GE JBS10 series, Owner'S Manual

Problem 

Possible Causes 

What To Do

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 cookware

   • See the 

Using the oven

 section. 

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs 

 • 

See 

the 

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adjustment.

section.

Clock and timer do 

Plug on range is not completely

  • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly  

not work

inserted in the electrical outlet.

  grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may 

• Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. 

be blown or the circuit 

breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

 • 

See 

the

 Using the clock and timer

 section.

Control is in Energy Saver 

 • 

See 

the

 Energy Saver Mode 

section. 

Mode.

Oven light does

Light bulb is loose or defective.

  • Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

Switch operating light

• Call for service. 

is broken.

Food does not

Door not open to the broil stop

 • See the

 Using the oven 

section. 

broil properly

position as recommended.

Oven controls improperly set.

  • Make sure you touch the 

Broil Hi/Lo

 pad. 

Improper rack position

 • 

See 

the 

Broiling Guide

. 

being used.

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

.

Oven temperature 

t

oo

 Oven 

thermostat 

 • 

See 

the 

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hot or too cold

needs adjustment.

section.

Oven will not work

Plug on range is not 

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, 

completely inserted in 

  properly grounded outlet. 

the electrical outlet.

A fuse in your home may

• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. 

be blown, or the circuit 

breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

  • See the Using the oven section.

Door left in the locked 

• If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock  

position.

the 

door.

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Troubleshooting Tips  

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following 

pages first and you may not need to call for service.