GE JGSP28 Clock and timer do, not work, See the Using the clock and timer section, “Crackling” or

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
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	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	may be blown or the
	circuit breaker tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven will not self-clean	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
	Oven door is not in the	• Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way
	locked position.	to the right.
“Crackling” or	This is the sound of the	• This is normal.
“popping” sound	metal heating and cooling
	during both the cooking and
	cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking	Excessive soil.	• Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle		rid the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the
		SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil
		and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will not	Oven too hot.	• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
open after a clean cycle
Oven not clean after a	Oven controls not properly set.	• See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle
	Oven was heavily soiled.	• Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
		cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
		again or for a longer period of time.
“F—and a number	You have a function error code. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash		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. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation.

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