GE JRP 28 Before you call for service…, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, “F- and a number

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
“F— and a number	You have a function	• Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
or letter” flash	error code.	one hour. Put the oven back into operation.
in the display
	If the function	• Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30
	code repeats.	seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
		error code repeats, call for service.
Display goes blank	A fuse in your home may	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	be blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.
	The clock is in the	• See the Special features of your oven control section.
	black-out mode.
Display flashes	Power failure.	• Reset the clock.
Unable to get the	Oven control pads were	• The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be touched
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 touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
		and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily”	This is normal in a	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from	new oven and will	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent	disappear 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.
Fan noise	A cooling fan may	• This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on to cool
	automatically turn on.	internal parts. It may run for up to 2 hours after the
		oven is turned off.

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