GE jkp25shss User Guide

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Before you call for service… 
Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Control signals after
You forgot to enter a 
• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the 
entering cooking time
bake temperature or 
SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad and desired clean time.
or delay start
cleaning time.
Food does not bake 
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect
• See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or 
• See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper 
size being used.
Oven thermostat 
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
needs adjustment.
section.
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad. 
broil properly
Improper shelf 
• See the Broiling Guide.
position being used.
Food being cooked 
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
in a hot pan.
Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited 
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power  
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in 
the Broiling Guide.
Clock and timer 
A fuse in your home 
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. 
do not work
may be blown or the  
circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the Using the clock, timer and control lockout
section.
Oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Pad operating light is broken.
• Call for service.
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
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oubleshooting T
ips
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