GE 49-8726, 164D2966P238 warranty Problem Solver, Self-Clean

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT

• Automatic timer dials not set or not set properly. The clock must be set to time

SELF-CLEAN

of day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time

noted on oven clock.

• The STOP TIME dial was not advanced for long enough.

• Both the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs must be set at the

CLEAN setting.

• During the self-cleaning function, a thick pile of spillover in the oven can

leave a heavy layer of ash that can insulate the area from further heat.

• The door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.

OVEN DOOR

• Oven may be too hot from previous use. Open oven door to cool oven. When

WON’T LATCH

oven has cooled, latch handle can again be moved.

OVEN TEMPERATURE

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

TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

Do It Yourself section.