GE JCGB860 Owner's Manual

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30 49-85223TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.Problem Possible Cause What To DoMy new oven doesn'tcook like my old one.Is something wrongwith the temperaturesettings?Your new oven has a different cooking systemfrom your old oven and therefore may cookdifferently than your old oven.For the first few uses, follow your recipe timesand temperatures carefully and use rackpositions recommended in the Cooking Guide.If you still think your new oven is too hot or toocold, you can adjust the temperature yourselfto meet your specific cooking preference. Seethe Special Features section.Food does not bakeproperlyOven controls improperly set. See the Cooking Modes section.Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level. See the Cooking Modes section and CookingGuide.Incorrect cookware or cookware of impropersize being used.See the Cookware section.Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Special Features section.Food does not broilproperlyOven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broilmode.Improper rack position being used. See Cooking Guide for rack locationsuggestions.Cookware not suited for broiling. Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.Aluminum foil on the broil pan has not beenfitted properly or slit to drain grease.If using aluminum foil on broil pan, wrap tightlyand add slits conforming to those in the pan toallow grease to drain.Oven temperature toohot or too coldOven temperature needs adjustment. See the Special Features section.Oven and/or displayappears not to workA fuse in your home may be blown or thecircuit breaker tripped.5HSODFHWKHIXVHRUUHVHWWKHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUOven controls improperly set. See the Using the Oven section.Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify, that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode.See the Special Features section.The clock is turned off. See the Special Features section.“Crackling” or“popping” soundThis is the sound of the metal heating andcooling during both the cooking and cleaningfunctions.This is normal.Why is my rangemaking a "clicking"noise when using myoven?Your range has been designed to maintain atighter control over your oven's temperature.You may hear your oven's heating elements"click" on and off more frequently than inolder ovens to achieve better results duringbaking, broiling, and self-clean cycles.This is normal.Sometimes theoven takes longer topreheat to the sametemperatureCookware, food, and/or number of racks inoven.Cookware, food, and racks in the oven willFDXVHGLIIHUHQFHVLQSUHKHDWWLPHV5HPRYHexcess items to reduce preheat time.Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service