44BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…(continued)PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSECLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check forblown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT • Bulb may be loose or burned out.COME ON • Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.• Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructionsfor Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven.• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.• Oven controls not properly set.OVEN TEMPERATURE • The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust theTOO HOT OR TOO COLD Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.FOOD DOES NOT ROAST • Oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.OR BAKE PROPERLY • Shelf position is not correct.• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.• Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.FOOD DOES NOT • Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.BROIL PROPERLY • Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.• Cookware is not suited for broiling.• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properlyand slit as recommended.• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.RAINBOW EFFECT • This is normal. It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window.IN THE OVEN WINDOW(on some models)STRONG ODOR • Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first fewtimes oven is used. This is temporary.If you need more help…call, toll free:GE Answer Center®800.626.2000consumer information service