QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
“F- AND A
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This is the function error
code.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven
to
NUMBER” FLASH
cool one hour. Place oven back into operation. If function error occurs again,
IN
THE DISPLAY
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
OVEN WILL
●
The circuit breaker in your
house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
NOT WORK
● Oven controls not properly
5et.
OVEN LIGHT DOES
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Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
NOT WORK
Q
Pad operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT
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The oven controls are not properly set. See the Broiling section.
BROIL PROPERLY
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The door not left open to the broil-stop position as recommended.
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Improper shelf position being used.
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Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
Q
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
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Low voltage. See the Broiling section.
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Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan
and slit as recommended.
rack has not been fitted properly
FOOD DOES NOT
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The oven controls are not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY
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Shelf position is not correct.
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Incorrect cookware of improper size is being used.
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The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat–Do /t
Yo~irse~section.
OVEN WILL NOT
—
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Temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the oven to cool, and
SELF-CLEAN
reset the controls.
●
Probe is in oven. Remove the probe.
OVEN DOOR WILL
c
Oven must
cool
below locking temperature.
NOT OPEN
OVEN NOT CLEAN
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Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE
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Heavily soiled ovens require 372- to 4-hour Clean Time.
● Heavy
spillovers
should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.
“door” APPEARS
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Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle selected.
IN THE DISPLAY
Q
Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.
“OFF” APPEARS
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Oven is too hot for Self-Clean.
IN THE DISPLAY
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Bake or Broil attempted too soon after Self-Clean.
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Other oven is in Self-Clean.
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Child Lockout feature turned on.
OVEN TEMPERATURE
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The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
Thermostat–Do It Yourse~section.
“BURNING” OR “OILY”
●
This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
ODOR EMITTING FROM
set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See Operating the
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
Self-Cleaning Oven section.
STRONG ODOR
●
An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is
normal
for
the first
few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
FAN NOISE
●
A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal
and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned
off.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
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