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Cleaning the Oven
Troubleshooting
Accessories
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Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Surface units do not
work properly or
flashing power setting.
Improper cookware being used.
Wrong pan type. Use a magnet to check that cookware is
induction-compatible. Use a flat induction-capable pan that meets
the minimum size for the element being used. See the Pan Size
and Shape section in full owner's manual.
Pan is too small.
Pan size is below the minimum size for the element. See the Pan
Size and Shape section in full owner's manual. Use smaller element.
Pan not positioned correctly.
Center the pan in the cooking zone.
Pan is not in full contact with glass surface.
Pan must be flat.
In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low.
Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Cooktop controls improperly set.
Check to see that the control is set properly.
My new oven doesn't
cook like my old one.
Is something wrong
with the temperature
settings?
Your new oven has a different cooking
system from your old oven and therefore
may cook differently than your old oven.
For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperatures
carefully. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you
can adjust the temperature yourself to meet your specific cooking
preference.
NOTE:
This adjustment affects Bake temperatures; it
will not affect Broil or Clean.
Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Oven temperature needs adjustment.
See the Special Features section.
Oven light does not
work
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Tighten or replace bulb.
Pad operating light is broken.
Call for service.
Oven will not self-clean
The temperature is too high to set a
self-clean operation.
Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set.
See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Excessive smoking
during clean cycle
Excessive soil or grease.
Press the
Cancel/Off
pad. Open the windows to rid the room of
smoke. Wait until the
LOCKED
light goes off. Wipe up the excess
soil and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will not open
after a clean cycle
Oven too hot.
Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
soiled oven, run a 5 hour self-clean cycle. The oven will
turn off when the self-clean cycle is complete. The door
will not unlock until the oven has cooled below the unlocking
temperatures. After the oven has cooled down wipe ash
out of the oven.
Steam Clean Mode:
The Steam Clean feature is for
cleaning light soils. To use the Steam Clean feature, wipe
grease and soils from the oven. Pour one cup of water
into the bottom of the oven. Close the door. Press
Steam
Clean
then press Start. The oven door will lock. You
cannot open the door during the 30 minute steam clean.
When the cycle completes, soak up remaining water and
wipe the oven walls and door.
Manual Cleaning:
Do not use oven cleaners, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning
powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild
soap and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with
clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Self Clean Mode:
Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety
Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using
Self Clean Mode.
Self-clean (black) racks may remain in the oven. Close the
door. If the oven is too hot, you will not be able to start
self- clean. Press the
Self Clean
pad. Use the number
pads to enter any clean time between 3 and 5 hours and
press start. The oven door will lock. For a moderately
soiled oven, run a 3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. For surfaces not listed
here, see the full owner's manual at www.GEAppliances.ca.
