GE 49-80038 Clean light flashes, Oven makes, Clicking noise, Clean light is on, A number, Display

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
CLEAN light flashes	Oven controls not	• Move the door latch handle to the right before
	properly set.	setting the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
Oven makes	This is the sound of the	• This is normal.
clicking noise	heating element turning
	off and on during
	cooking functions.
CLEAN light is on	The oven door was	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow
when you want to cook	accidentally locked.	the oven to cool. Then move the latch to the far left.
		Never force the door latch handle.
“F— and a number	You have a function	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Put the oven
or letter” flash in	error code.	back into operation.
the display
	If the function code repeats.	• Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
		seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
		error code repeats, call for service.
The display goes blank	Power surge.	• Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
or indicator lights come		for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power
on when range is not		up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
in use		call for service.
	The clock is in the	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
	black-out mode.
Oven door will	Oven too hot.	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN. The
not lock		glowing oven cleaning light after the knob is turned
		indicates the oven is too hot from previous use. To cool
		the oven, open the door wide, and allow the oven to
		cool. After the oven has cooled, close the door and slide
		the latch handle all the way to the right.
“Burning” or “oily”	This is normal in a new	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from	oven and will disappear	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent	in time.	oven section.
Strong odor	An odor from the insulation	• This is temporary.
	around the inside of the
	oven is normal for the first
	few times the oven is used.
Storage drawer	Rear drawer support is	• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked	on top of the guide rail.	Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
		range section.
Storage drawer	Power cord may be	• Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close	obstructing drawer	Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
	in the lower back	cleaning of your range section.
	of the range.
	Rear drawer support is	Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
	on top of the guide rail.	Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
		range section.

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