GE JBP70 Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, the Broiling Guide

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Oven light does	Light bulb is loose or defective.	• Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
	Switch operating	• Call for service.
	light is broken.
Oven will not work	Plug on range is not	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
	completely inserted in	grounded outlet.
	the electrical outlet.
	A fuse in your home may	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	be blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
	Door left in the	• If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
	locked position.	the door.
Food does not bake	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
	Shelf position is incorrect or	• See the Using the oven section.
	the shelf is not level.
	Incorrect cookware or	• See the Using the oven section.
	cookware of improper
	size being used.
	Oven thermostat needs	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
	adjustment.	section.
Food does not	Oven controls improperly set.	• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly		BROIL position.
	Door not open to the	• See the Using the oven section.
	broil stop position as
	recommended.
	Improper shelf position	• See the Broiling Guide.
	being used.
	Cookware not suited	• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
	for broiling.
	Aluminum foil used on the	• See the Using the oven section.
	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.
Oven temperature	Oven thermostat	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold	needs adjustment.	section.

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