GE JCBP71 Consumer Support, “F – and a number, or letter” flash, in the display, loud tone

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
“F – and a number	You have a function	• Press the OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash	error code.	operation.
in the display
	If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
		seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
		error code repeats, call for service.
		• If a function error code appears during the
		self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch.
		The latch may have been moved, if only slightly,
		from the locked position. Make sure the latch is
		moved to the right as far as it will go. Press the OFF
		pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the
		oven back into operation.
Display flashes “bAd”	The installed connection	• Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a	from the house to the unit
loud tone	is miswired.
Display goes blank	A fuse in your home may be	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.
	The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer section.
	showing in the display.
Display flashes	Power failure.	• Reset the clock.
Unable to get the	Oven control pads were	• The BAKE and BROIL pads must be pressed
display to show “SF”	not pressed properly.	at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage,	Power outage or surge.	• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes		it by pressing the OFF pad, setting the clock and
		resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily”	This is normal in a new	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from	oven and will disappear	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self- cleaning
the vent	in time.	oven section.
Strong odor	An odor from the insulation	• This is temporary.
	around the inside of the
	oven is normal for the first
	few times the oven is used.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips

No power supply from convenience outlet on top of backguard (on some models)

Small appliance plug is not	• Make sure the small appliance plug is properly
completely inserted in the	inserted.
convenience outlet.
The backguard is too hot	• Allow the range to cool, then reset the circuit
and the convenience outlet	breaker by pressing the switch located near the
breaker has tripped.	convenience outlet.

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