Troubleshooting Tips - GE JGP3030 Manual Del Propietário

Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service
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Problem Possible Causes
Burners have
The combustion quality of
yellow or yellow- burner flames needs to be
tipped flames determined visually.
Control knobs will Knob isn't pushed down.
not turn
Burners do not Plug on cooktop is not
light completely inserted in the
electrical outlet.
Gas supply not connected or
turned on.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Burner parts not replaced
correctly.
The electrodes under the
burners are soiled.
Cooktop is locked.
The igniter hole (on some
models) is plugged.
Ticking sound of Control knob is still in the
igniter persists LITE position.
after burner lights
Top burners do not Improper burner assembly.
burn evenly
Burner slots on the side of
the burner may be clogged.
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What To Do
Determine the quality of flames visually. Normal burner flames should
look like (A) or (B).
Long, bright yellow flames are not normal. Normal flames may show
signs of an orange tint when well heated or signs of flickering orange
due to particles in the gas or air.
To turn from the OFF position, push the knob down and then turn.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded
outlet.
See the Installation Instructions that came with your cooktop.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
See the Cleaning the Cooktop section.
See the Cleaning the Cooktop section.
Unlock the cooktop. See the Using the Cooktop section.
See the Cleaning the Cooktop section.
Turn the knob out of the LITE position to the desired setting.
Turn the burner off and relight. If ticking is still present, call for service.
Make sure the burner caps are seated correctly. See the Care and
Cleaning of the range section.
Remove the burners for cleaning. See the Care and Cleaning of the
range section.
(A) Soft blue flames—
Normal for natural gas
(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones—
Normal for propane gas
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