GE JGBP88 manual Before you call for service…, Operating Instructions Safety Instructions, Problem

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

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
Top burners do not light	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
or do not burn evenly.	inserted in the electrical outlet.	grounded outlet.
(The front right burner is
	Burner slits on the side of the	• Remove the burners and clean them. Check the
designed to have slightly
	burner may be clogged.	electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See
smaller flames between
		the Care and cleaning of the range section.
the 6 and 9 o’clock
positions. This is normal.)	Improper burner assembly.	• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.
		See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Burner flames very	Improper air to gas ratio.	• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person
large or yellow		who installed your range or made the conversion.
Surface burners light	The oven gas shut-off valve	• To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the
but oven does not	may have accidentally been	drawer (see the Care and cleaning of the range
	moved during cleaning or	section). For lower oven drawer models, remove the
	moving.	rear access panel by unscrewing the thumb screws in
		the upper left and right corners. Look for the gas
		shut-off lever at the back of the range.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions

Lever is

shown closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

Sealed burner models

Thumb screws

Lower oven drawer models

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