GE P2B912 Troubleshooting Tips

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Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Operating

Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning

Installation

Instructions

Troubleshooting

Tips

Consumer Support

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.

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 .

Oven will not The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and

self-clean high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

“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

rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED DOOR

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the

clean cycle.

Oven door will not open Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

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.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.

in the display select ed but the door is not

closed.

LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool.

is on when you want because the temperature

to cook inside the oven has not

dropped below the

locking temperature.

“F—and a number or You have a function error code. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for

letter” flash in the display one hour. Put the oven back into operation.

If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes

and then reconnect power. If the function error

code repeats, call for service.

Oven shelves are The shelves were cleaned in a • Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper

difficult to slide self-clean cycle. towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with

the paper towel. Do not spray with Pam®or other

lubricant sprays.

Contents

Main Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 183D5580P221 49-85137 05-07 JR Self-Cleaning Gas In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppliances.ca SMELL GAS WARNING: ANTI-TIP DEVICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: SURFACE BURNERS SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFET Y INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OVEN WARNING: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Using the gas surface burners. In Case of Power Failure Wok This Way Stove Top Grills Top-of-Range Cookware How to Insert the Griddle Using the griddle. CAUTION: Using the Griddle Type of Food Preheat Cook Conditions Setting Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features Using the upper oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin Power Outage Upper Oven Light Using the upper oven. Aluminum Foil How to Set the Upper Oven for Gas Only Baking or Roasting Type of Food Shelf Position Using the oven. Broiling Guide How to Set the Oven for Broiling Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock To Set the Timer Using the clock and timer. Page Using the timed baking and roasting features. How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop 12 Hour Shut-Off Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Special features of your upper oven control. Special features of your oven control. 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Control Lockout Cook and Hold Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting How to Set for Timed Baking/RoastingImmediate Star t and Automatic Stop Using the Sabbath Feature. To Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the upper oven thermostatDo it yourself! The type of margarine will affect baking performance! Using the electric warming drawer. To Use the Warming Drawer When Using the Warming Drawer Number Pad Setting Using the electric warming drawer. Temperature Selection Chart Food Type Control Setting To Crisp Stale Items To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning After a Clean Cycle Using the self-cleaning oven. Care and cleaning of the range. Griddle Griddle Precautions: Sealed Burner Assemblies CAUTION: Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Burner Heads and Oval (Center) Burner Head/Cap Assembly After cleaning Replacement Burner Heads Cooktop Surface Stainless Steel Surfaces Burner Grates Cleaning Oven Air Vents Control Panel Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs Lift-Off Oven Door Oven Bottom Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks Oven Light Replacement Oven Heating Elements Page Installation BEFORE YOU BEGIN Range Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT CAUTION DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. LOCATION IMPORTANT! PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY WARNING: GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Alternate Hookup ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION: ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS CAUTION: without all burner parts in place. CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER (C) Soft blue flamesNormal for natural gas (B) Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas (A) Yellow flames Call for service ADJUST OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER IF NECESSARY LEVELING THE RANGE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 10 CONVERTING TO LP GAS INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED (or converting back to natural gas from LP) Before you call for service Page Troubleshooting Tips Page Accessories. General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Well Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.* Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com Page Page Page What GE Will Not Cover: For The Period Of: GE W ill Replace: GE Gas Range Warranty. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: What Mabe Will Not Cover: Consumer Support . GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended Warranties Parts and Accessories