GE JBP48 Before you call for service

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units not The surface units are •With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

functioning properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit •Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

controls improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are •With the controls off, check to make sure the drip

not set securely in pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

the cooktop. opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Cooktop feels hot Large pans hold heat •Choose a pan that matches the size of the surface

close to the cooktop. unit you are using.

The oven vent •Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow

is blocked. from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot.

Food does not bake Oven controls •See the Using the oven section.

or roast properly improperly set.

Shelf position is incorrect •See the Using the oven section.

or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware •See the Using the oven section.

or cookware of improper

size being used.

Oven thermostat needs •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment. section.

Food does not Door not open to the •See the Using the oven section.

broil properly broil stop position

as recommended.

Oven controls •Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.

improperly set.

Improper shelf position •See the Broiling Guide.

being used.

Cookware not suited •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your

for broiling. oven.

Aluminum foil used on the •See the Using the oven section.

the broiling pan and grid has

not been fitted properly and

slit as recommended.

In some areas the power •Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.

(voltage) may be low.

•Broil for the longest period of time recommended

in the Broiling Guide.

Contents

Main GEAppliances.com Ranges JBP48 Profile Self-Cleaning Electric 164D4290P354 49-80201 06-03 JR Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Accessories Consumer Support WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY SURFACE COOKING UNITS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OVEN SELF-CLEANING OVEN Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Surface Cookware Tips Home Canning Tips Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Operating Instructions Care and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support Using the oven controls. Preheating and Pan Placement Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin CAUTION: How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Care and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support Broiling Guide Safety Instructions Using the clock and kitchen timer. To Set the Clock To Set the Kitchen Timer To Reset the Kitchen Timer To Cancel the Kitchen Timer Using the timed baking and roasting features. 12-Hour Shutdown Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle Cook and Hold Special features of your oven control. 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Control Lockout Special features of your oven control. How to Set Sabbath Feature for Regular Baking/Roasting How to Set Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking/Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Using the Sabbath feature. www.GEAppliances.com (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (On some models) To Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the oven thermostatDo it yourself! The type of margarine will affect baking performance! How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Before a Clean Cycle Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. After a Clean Cycle How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Care and cleaning of the range. Control Panel Porcelain Enamel Cooktop How to Remove Packaging Tape Oven Heating Elements Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Lift-Off Oven Door Cleaning the Oven Door Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Broiler Pan and Grid Painted Surfaces Storage Drawer Removal Care and cleaning of the range. Surface Units Drip Pans Lift-Up Cooktop Oven Vent Before you call for service Page Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Appliances Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number Page Accessories. GE Electric Range Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Provide: What GE Will Not Cover: GE Appliances Website Consumer Support. Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended Warranties