GE JBP84 Before you call for service…, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, Food does not bake

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Food does not bake	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
	Shelf position is incorrect	• See the Using the oven section.
	or 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 touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
broil properly
	Door not open to the broil stop	• See the Using the oven section.
	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.
	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.
Oven temperature	Oven thermostat	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold	needs adjustment.	section.
Clock and timer do	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work	inserted in the electrical outlet.	grounded outlet.
	A fuse in your home	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	may be blown or the
	circuit breaker tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven will not self-clean	The oven temperature is	• Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
	too high to set a self-clean	reset the controls.
	operation.
	Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
“Crackling” or	This is the sound of the	• This is normal.
“popping” sound	metal heating and cooling
	during both the cooking
	and cleaning functions.

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