GE JGBS10, JGBS09 manual Before you call for service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Top burners do not light	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
or do not burn evenly	inserted in the electrical outlet.	grounded outlet.
	Burner hole or slits on the side	• Remove the burner heads and caps and clean them
	of the burner may be clogged.	with a sewing needle or twist-tie. Make sure you do not
		enlarge the holes. Check and clean the electrode
		area for burned-on food or grease.
	Improper burner assembly.	• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.
		See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Burner flames very	Improper air to gas ratio.	• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person
large or yellow		who installed your range or made the conversion.
Clock does	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
not work	inserted in the electrical outlet.	properly grounded outlet.
	A fuse in your home may be	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	blown or the circuit breaker
	tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
Food does not bake	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
	Shelf position is incorrect.	• See the Using the oven section.
	Incorrect cookware or cookware	• See the Using the oven section.
	of improper size being used.
	Oven thermostat needs	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
	adjustment.
	Clock not set correctly.	• See the To set the clock section.
	Aluminum foil used improperly	• See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
	in the oven.
	Oven bottom not securely	• See the Installation of the range section.
	seated in position.

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