Why is my food not fully cooked or browned in my GE PT7800?
- JJulia GoldenAug 31, 2025
Programmed times may not match the size or amount of food you are cooking. Adjust the cooking time for doneness, or adjust the upper or lower lamps for browning.
Why is my food not fully cooked or browned in my GE PT7800?
Programmed times may not match the size or amount of food you are cooking. Adjust the cooking time for doneness, or adjust the upper or lower lamps for browning.
Why does my GE PT7800 Oven make fan noise?
A cooling fan may automatically turn on in your GE Oven. This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on to cool internal parts and may run for up to 1-1/2 hours after the oven is turned off.
What to do if my GE Oven will not self-clean?
If your GE Oven won't self-clean, the temperature may be too high to start the self-clean operation. Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
What does "CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING" mean on my GE PT7800 Oven display?
The message "CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING" on the GE Oven display means that the door is open during a cooking or cleaning feature. Close the oven door.
What does "OVEN IS COOLING DOOR IS LOCKED" mean on my GE Oven display?
The "OVEN IS COOLING DOOR IS LOCKED" message on your GE Oven display means that the oven door is locked because the temperature inside the oven has not dropped below the unlocking temperature. Press the Clear/Off pad and allow the oven to cool.
What does it mean if "SERVICE MAY BE NEEDED" show on my GE PT7800 display?
If you see an oven error and "SERVICE MAY BE NEEDED" on the display of your GE Oven: * Press the Clear/Off pad and allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. * If the function code repeats, disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.
What to do if there's excessive smoking during clean cycle of my GE PT7800 Oven?
If you notice excessive smoking during the clean cycle of your GE Oven, it's likely due to excessive soil or grease. Press the Clear/Off pad, open the windows to rid the room of smoke, wait until the OVEN IS COOLING DOOR IS LOCKED display goes off, wipe up the excess soil, and reset the clean cycle.
What to do if my GE PT7800 does not work?
If your GE Oven doesn't seem to be working, there are a couple of things to check: * A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. * The oven may be in Sabbath Mode. Verify that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode.
Why won't my GE PT7800 Oven start even though the control display is lit?
If your GE oven's control display is lit but the oven won't start, several factors could be at play. First, ensure the clock is set. Next, confirm the door is securely closed. Also, check that you've pressed the Start/Pause pad or selector dial after making your cooking selection. Another possibility is that another selection is already entered; if so, press the Clear/Off pad to cancel it. Finally, make sure you've entered the size, quantity, or cooking time after the final selection, and that you haven't accidentally pressed the Clear/Off pad; if so, reset the cooking program and press Start/Pause.
How to unlock the control on my GE PT7800 when it displays 'Control is LOCKED'?
If 'Control is LOCKED' appears on your GE oven display, it means the control has been locked. To unlock it, press and hold the Settings pad for 3 seconds.
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