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Jonathan FreemanSep 5, 2025
What causes excessive smoking when broiling in my GE Oven?
- RRichard KnightSep 5, 2025
Excessive smoking during broiling can occur if the food is too close to the burner element. Lower the rack position of the food.
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Excessive smoking during broiling can occur if the food is too close to the burner element. Lower the rack position of the food.
Why is my GE JT5500 not broiling food properly?
If your food isn't broiling properly, consider these factors: * Ensure you select the appropriate broil mode. * Check the Cooking Guide for proper rack position. * Make sure the cookware is cool before use. * Use a pan specifically designed for broiling. * If using aluminum foil, conform to pan slits. * In some areas with low voltage, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
How to stop excessive smoking during clean cycle in my GE JT5500?
If there's excessive smoking during the clean cycle in your GE oven, it's likely due to excessive soil or grease. Press the Cancel/Off pad, open the windows to rid the room of smoke, wait until the LOCKED light goes off, wipe up the excess soil, and reset the clean cycle.
What to do if my GE JT5500 Oven does not work?
If your GE oven isn't working, check if a fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Also, refer to the Using the Oven section to ensure the oven controls are properly set. Finally, verify that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode by checking the Special Features section.
Why is the LOCKED light on when I want to cook in my GE JT5500 Oven?
The oven door is locked because the temperature inside the GE oven has not dropped below the locking temperature. Press the Cancel/Off pad and allow the oven to cool.
What to do if the LOCKED light is on when I want to cook in my GE Oven?
If the LOCKED light is on when you want to cook, the oven door is locked because the temperature inside the oven hasn't dropped below the locking temperature. Press the Cancel/Off pad and allow the oven to cool.
Why does "LOCK DOOR" flash on my GE JT5500 Oven display?
The "LOCK DOOR" message flashes when the self-clean cycle has been selected, but the door is not closed. Simply close the oven door.
Why is my GE JT5500 Oven not clean after running a clean cycle?
If your oven isn't clean after a clean cycle, it could be due to: * Improperly set oven controls. * The oven being 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.
Why won't my GE JT5500 Oven self-clean?
If your oven won't self-clean, it could be due to: * The temperature being too high. Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls. * Improperly set oven controls.
What to do if my GE JT5500 Oven is smoking excessively during the clean cycle?
Excessive smoking during the clean cycle is often due to excessive soil or grease. Press the Cancel/Off pad, open the windows to rid the room of smoke, wait until the LOCKED light goes off, wipe up the excess soil, and then reset the clean cycle.
General| Brand | GE |
|---|---|
| Model | JT5500 |
| Oven Type | Single |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Oven Capacity | 5.0 cu. ft. |
| Number of Ovens | 1 |
| Number of Oven Racks | 2 |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Convection Cooking | Yes |
| Broiler | Yes |
| Bake Element Wattage | 2500 W |
| Clock Type | Digital |
| Timer | Yes |
| Control Lock | Yes |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Broil Element Wattage | 3600 Watts |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Cooktop Surface | Ceramic Glass |
Provides essential safety guidelines for using the appliance safely and correctly.
Warns about keeping flammable materials away from the oven to prevent fire.
Details steps to prevent injury and fire spread in case of an oven fire.
Outlines safety procedures specific to operating the oven and its components.
Provides crucial safety instructions for using the self-cleaning feature.
Instructions on safely removing protective film and adhesive tape from new appliances.
Explains the function and operation of controls for the single wall oven model.
Details the controls and their functions for the double wall oven model.
Describes unique functionalities like temperature adjustment, display settings, and auto conversion.
Guidance on oven rack positioning, proper use of foil/liners, and cookware selection.
Explains various cooking modes like Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, Broil, Proof, and Warm.
Provides recommended modes and rack positions for various food types.
Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the oven's control panel.
Guidelines for cleaning the oven's exterior and stainless steel surfaces.
Details manual cleaning, steam clean mode, and internal oven care.
Guidance on cleaning and maintaining oven racks.
Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the oven light bulb.
Procedures for removing and replacing the oven door.
Addresses problems like food not baking/broiling properly or temperature inaccuracies.
Helps diagnose issues like the oven not working, strange noises, or clock/timer problems.
Solves problems related to self-cleaning cycles, error codes, and display messages.
Explains normal odors, fan operation, and visual aspects like door glass tint.
