GE JMS08 Before You Call For Service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do

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Before You Call For Service…

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning 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

 

 

 

 

 

Surface units not

 

The surface units are not
With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
functioning properly

 

plugged in solidly.
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surface unit controls
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

 

 

improperly set.
unit you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drip pans are not set
With the controls off, check to make sure the drip

 

 

securely in the cooktop.
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

 

 

 

 

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

Oven will not work

 

Plug on range is not completely
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

 

 

inserted in the electrical outlet.
grounded outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fuse in your home may be
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

blown or the circuit breaker

 

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven control improperly set.
See the Using the oven section.

 

 

 

 

 

Food does not bake

 

Oven control improperly set.

See the Using the oven section.

or roast properly

 

 

 

 

 

Shelf position is incorrect

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

 

 

or the shelf is not level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect cookware or cookware

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

of improper size being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven thermostat needs
See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

 

 

adjustment.
section.

 

 

 

 

Food does not

 

Oven control improperly set.

See the Using the oven section.

broil properly

 

 

 

 

 

Door not open to the broil stop

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

 

 

position as recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper shelf position.
See the Broiling Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food being cooked
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.

 

 

in a hot pan.
Make sure it is cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware not suited for broiling.

Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum foil used on the

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

broiling pan and grid has not

 

 

 

been fitted properly and slit as

 

 

 

recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In some areas the power
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes. Broil for

 

 

(voltage) may be low.
the longest period of time recommended in the

 

 

 

 

Broiling Guide.

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