GE JDP36, JDP37 manual QUESTIONS? USE this Problem Solver, Care and Cleaning Problem Solver

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

“F–AND A NUMBER”

• If the time display flashes “F–and a number”, you have a function error code.

FLASH IN THE DISPLAY

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back

 

into operation. If the failure code repeats, disconnect all power to the range.

 

Call for service.

 

 

OVEN WILL

• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

NOT WORK

• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

 

 

• Oven controls not properly set.

 

 

FOOD DOES NOT

• Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.

BROIL PROPERLY

• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.

 

 

• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.

 

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

 

• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

 

• Cookware is not suited for broiling.

 

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan rack has not been fitted properly

 

and slit as recommended.

 

 

FOOD DOES NOT

• Oven controls are not properly set.

ROAST OR BAKE

• Shelf position is not correct.

PROPERLY

• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

 

 

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

 

Do It Yourself section.

 

• A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.

 

 

OVEN LIGHT DOES

• Bulb may be loose or burned out.

NOT COME ON

• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.

 

 

 

OVEN TEMPERATURE

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

Do It Yourself section.

 

 

CONTROL BEEPS AFTER

• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.

ENTERING COOK TIME

 

OR STOP TIME

 

 

 

SURFACE UNITS

• Surface units are not plugged in solidly.

NOT FUNCTIONING

• Surface unit controls are not properly set.

PROPERLY

 

 

 

CLOCK AND TIMER

• Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded

DO NOT WORK

power outlet.

 

• Check for power outage.

 

 

 

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Care and Cleaning

The Problem Solver

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Contents UseandCare Guide Help US Help YOU… If YOU Need SERVICE…Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsOven Surface Cooking Units Self-Cleaning OvenSave These Instructions Features of Your Range HOW does this Cooktop Compare To Your OLD ONE? Features of Your Range Cooktop ComparisonCooking Guide for Using Heat Settings How to Set the ControlsSurface Cooking Surface Cookware TipsSurface Cooking Home Canning TipsTips Home Canning TipsTimeoven Features of Your Oven ControlFeatures of Your Oven CONTROL, Clock and TimerTimer Oven ControlBefore Using Your Oven Using Your OvenOven Light Switch Oven ShelvesHow to Set Your Oven for Baking Using Your OvenBaking BakingBaking Pans Pan PlacementBaking Guides CookiesTimed Baking How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic StopTimed Baking Aluminum FoilQuick Reminder How to Set Delay Start and Automatic StopTimed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat Adjust the Oven ThermostatUse of Aluminum Foil RoastingWhy is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Questions and AnswersRoasting Guide RoastingShould I salt the meat before broiling? Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Broiling Oven door should be open to the broil stop position Broiling GuideBroiling Before a Clean Cycle Operating the SELF-CLEANING OvenHow to Set Oven for Cleaning Self-Cleaning OvenHow to Delay Start of Cleaning OperatingHow to Stop a Clean Cycle After a Clean CycleShould there be any odor during the cleaning? Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?Self-Cleaning Oven Care Care and CleaningCleaning Surface Units and Drip PansBrushed Chrome Cooktop on some models Lift-Up CooktopPorcelain Cooktop on some models Broiler Pan and RackGlass Window Care and CleaningPainted Surfaces Lift-Off Oven DoorOven Vent Control Panel and KnobsOven Light Bulb Care and Cleaning Problem Solver QUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverSELF-CLEAN Problem SolverWe’ll Be There Warranty