GE WB48X10055 A number, Or letter flash, Display goes blank, Display flashes, Unable to get, Vent

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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