29Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.Problem Possible Causes What To DoOven light does Light bulb is loose. • Tighten or replace the bulb.not workOven will not work A fuse in your home • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.may be blown or the circuitbreaker tripped.Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.or roast properly Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.or the rack is not level.Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.cookware of impropersize being used.Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!adjustment. section.Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.broil properly Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.being used.Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.for broiling.The probe is plugged into • Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.the outlet in the oven.In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.(voltage) may be low. • Broil for the longest period of time recommendedin the Broiling Guide.Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.Clock and timer A fuse in your home • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.do not work may be blown or thecircuit breaker tripped.Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.too high to set a self-cleanoperation.Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.The probe is plugged into • Remove the probe from the oven.the outlet in the oven.Before you call for service… GEAppliances.comSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support