GE JCBP81 of the cooktop, Frequent cycling, off and on of, surface units, Control signals after

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Pitting (or indentation)	Hot sugar mixture spilled	• Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop	on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling	Improper cookware	• Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of	being used.
surface units
Control signals after	You forgot to enter a	• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time	bake temperature or	CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
or delay start	cleaning time.
Food does not bake	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
	Rack position is incorrect	• See the Using the oven section.
	or the rack 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.
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 may	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	be blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven light does	Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
	Switch operating light	• Call for service.
	is broken.
Food does not	Door not open to the broil stop	• See the Using the oven section.
broil properly	position as recommended.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• Make sure you press the BROIL pad.
	Improper rack position	• See the Broiling Guide.
	being used.
	Cookware not suited	• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
	for broiling.
	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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