Oven will not, Self-clean, Oven starts a | GE 49-8780, 164D3333P034

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

Oven will not		The oven temperature	• Allow the range to cool to
self-clean		is too high to set a	room temperature and
		self-clean operation.	reset the controls.

		Oven controls	• See Using the self-cleaning
		improperly set.	oven section.

		Oven door is not in	• Make sure you move the
		the locked position.	door latch handle all the
			way to the right.
Oven starts a		Oven door locked	• Press the CLEAR/OFF
self-clean cycle		during cooking.	pad. Allow the oven to
when you wanted			cool. Never force the door
to bake, roast			latch handle.
or broil
“Crackling” or		This is the sound of	• This is normal.
“popping” sound		the metal heating and
		cooling during both
		the cooking and
		cleaning functions.

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GE 49-8780 Oven will not, Oven starts a, Self-clean cycle, When you wanted, To bake, roast, Or broil Crackling or

Contents

GE Answer Center Write the model and serial numbers here Staple sales slip or cancelled check hereCongratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family You can find them on a label behind GE & You Service Partnership All ranges can tip and injury could result Fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a verySmall amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Safety Precautions Safety Information When Cooking PORK… Oven SELF-CLEANING Oven Surface Cooking Units Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Radiant Surface Units REMEMBER… Wok Cooking Using the surface unitsHow to Set About the radiant surface units… glass cooktops only Do not use the surface as a cutting board Selecting types of cookware. glass cooktops only Using the oven controls Clock and Timer Features Oven Control Settings Using the self-cleaning oven section Using the oven Before you begin… Aluminum Foil Preheating and Pan PlacementHow to Set the Oven for Broiling HI Broil. To change from HI Broil to LO Broil Broiling guide Comments Using the clock and timer Using the timed baking and roasting features How to Set an Immediate Start Automatic Stop How to Set a Delay Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourself To Adjust the Thermostat Using the self-cleaning oven Before a Clean Cycle How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Press the Auto Self Clean pad How to Delay the Start of Cleaning After a Clean Cycle Care and cleaning of the range Control Panel and Knobs Oven Shelves Painted SurfacesSure Grip Handle Lift-Off Oven Door To clean the inside of the doorTo clean the outside of the door Do not lift the door by the handle To remove the cover Oven Light ReplacementOven Heating Elements Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Operating Instructions Safety Information To remove a surface unit To replace a surface unit To replace Cooktop Surface LightTo remove To remove the storage drawer How to Remove the Storage Drawer to Clean Under the RangeBroiler Pan & Grid To replace the storage drawer For heavy, burned-on soil Cleaning the glass cooktopDaily Cleaning National Parts Center Special Care Installation of the range Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes Prepare the Opening Flooring Under the Range Prepare for Electrical Connection Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Strain relief, they can be removed for better fit Wire Power Cord Installation Do not remove ground strap connection Before After Wire Conduit Installation Connector block terminal Bare wire Final Check Anti-Tip Bracket InstallationLeveling the Range Oven will not work Before you call for service…Control signals after Entering cook time See the Broiling guide Food does notBroil properly At Broil Broil HI/LO pad Food does not bake Oven temperatureClock and timer Or roast properly When you wanted Self-cleanSelf-clean cycle Oven will not Excessive smoking Oven not cleanAfter a clean cycle Oven door will Lock light is on When you wantPower outage To cook Surface units Surface units will not Frequent cyclingOff and on Maintain a rolling boil Properly Surface unitsNot functioning Cooktop feels hot We Will Replace, At No Charge To You GE Electric Range WarrantyFive Years Replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due What GE Will Not Cover TDD 800-TDD-GEAC Service Telephone NumbersIn-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES