How to Troubleshoot a GE Stove Which Is Not Heating Up
General Electric (GE) stoves are fueled by electricity or gas, although even the gas stoves use electricity for the ignition system. Many problems with the gas stoves can be solved by keeping the burners clean, and many problems with both electric and gas driven GE stoves can be eliminated by using the correct temperature for the food you are cooking. Does this Spark an idea?
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Make sure power is supplied to the stove. Check the circuit breakers or fuse box and re-trip the circuit or replace the fuse. Check that any power leads are connected. An electric stove will be hardwired to a junction box. The gas stove will have a power lead which goes to a wall plug. Visually verify that the power leads are connected.
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Make sure the gas stove burners have lit. Remove the burners, and clean them in soapy water. Use a stripped rubbish bag tie or a needle to poke the burner holes free of any debris.
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Make sure there is fuel. Check the propane tank if your stove uses liquid petroleum gas (LPG.) An odor of gas around the tank is a giveaway that the tank is empty. Check that the gas bill has been paid.
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Check that the stove's gas shutoff valve is open. It is located on the wall or under the cabinet near the stove. Trace the line back from the stove.
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Make sure the temperature control knobs are in the correct position. If they have been replaced after cleaning, ensure they were put back on the right way. Look for grooves and make sure they're displaying the right temperature.
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Close the oven door on the stove. Check that the time of day is correctly set. Check for any delayed or timed start; look for indications on the display panel if there is one. Enter a cooking time if the oven requires one.
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