GE JBW3-4 QUESTIONS? USE this Problem Solver, 131ectric Coil Models, Glass Cooktop Models

QUESTIONS?❑● ●

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL	● The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
NOT WORK	● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown.
	s Oven controls not properly set.
OVEN LIGHT	● The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
DOES NOT WORK	Q The switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service,
FOOD DOES NOT	● The OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL,
BROIL PROPERLY	● The door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
	● Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
	● Food is being cooked on hot pan.
	● Cookware is not suited for broiling.
	● Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and
	slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT	● The OVEN TEMP knob not set at proper temperature.
ROAST OR BAKE	● Shelf position is incorrect. See the Roasting or the Baking sections.
PROPERLY
	D Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
	● A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.
	● The OVEN TEMP knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the
	Oven Thermostat–Do It Yow-.se~section.
OVEN TEMPERATURE	● The OVEN TEMP knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD	Oven Thermostat–Do It Yourse§ion.
THE OVEN DOOR	● Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets out of position during
1S CROOKED	installation. To straighten the door, push down on the high corner.
131ectric Coil Models
SURFACE UNITS	● Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
NOT FUNCTIONING	● Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
PROPERLY	● Surface unit controls are not properly set.
Glass Cooktop Models
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT	c You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the
MAINTAIN A ROLLING	pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS	● Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
NOT FAST ENOUGH
COOKTOP FEELS HOT	● Large pans hold heat close to the cooktop.
	● Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow from the oven vent and
	cause the cooktop to get hot.

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