Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause | GE XL44

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE

CLOCK DOES NOT WORK	• Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for
	blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT	• Bulb may be loose or burned out.
COME ON	• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
	• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.

OVEN WILL NOT WORK	• Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
	• Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions
	for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven.
	• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
	• Oven controls not properly set.

OVEN TEMPERATURE	• The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD	Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
OR BAKE PROPERLY	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
	• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
	Do It Yourself section.
	• Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

FOOD DOES NOT	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
BROIL PROPERLY	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.
	• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
	• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
	• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly
	and slit as recommended.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

RAINBOW EFFECT	• This is normal. It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window.
IN THE OVEN WINDOW
(on some models)

STRONG ODOR	• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
	• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few
	times oven is used. This is temporary.

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GE XL44 manual Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, Do It Yourself section

Contents

Safety Instructions InstallationCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 Gas Save time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Read this manual carefully IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Surface Cooking Baking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MASK FOR SHELVES FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary Features of Your Range Oven Light On/Off Switch on some modelsClock and Timer on some models See page SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner ControlsBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface Burner Do not use a wok on any other support ring How to Select Flame SizeTop-of-Range Cookware CLOCK AND TIMER To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is Operating USING YOUR OVEN and TimerUsing Your Oven Before Using Your Oven Oven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents locks so when placed How to Set Your Range for Baking BAKINGBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the Pan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides Cookies Pies CakesBaking Pans Don’t Peek ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT The Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking PerformanceTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELF ROASTING RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf Cooking Questions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to BROILING BroilingQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling CARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some models Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode Electrode Care and Cleaning Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven Bottom Oven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and Grid Care and Cleaning Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some models Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of doorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of door Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife or INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGIN DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 361⁄4″± 1⁄4″36 ″ 40 ″ LOCATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL PROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some modelsGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Electric Disconnect 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 5 LIGHT THE PILOTSLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven Pilot 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of Flames7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flames Air adjustment shutter Loosen Loosen Air adjustment shutterTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottom 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer 10 LEVELING THE RANGE 2 1⁄ 8 ″11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE CONVERTING TO LP GAS WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDMAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION Page QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Do It Yourself section GE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime online at GEAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investmentModel Number Serial Number Schedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website WARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED