GE JBS08PIC Problem Solver…, Troubleshooting Tips, Possible Causes, What To Do, Surface units not

Problem Solver…

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 controls	• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
	improperly set.	unit you are using.
	The drip pans are not set	•With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan
	securely in the cooktop.	is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in
		the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Oven light does not work	Light bulb is loose or defective.	• Tighten or replace the bulb.
	Switch operating light is broken. •Call for service.
Oven will not work	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
	inserted in the electrical outlet.	grounded outlet.
	A fuse in your home may be	• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
Food does not bake	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
	Shelf position is incorrect or the	• See the Using the oven section.
	shelf is not level.
	Incorrect cookware or cookware	• See the Using the oven section.
	of improper size being used.
	Oven thermostat needs	•See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
	adjustment.	section.
Food does not	Oven is not set at BROIL.	• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly		BROIL position.
	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.
	Food being cooked in a hot pan.	• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
		range. Make sure it is cool.
	Cookware not suited for broiling.	• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
		range.
	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.

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