Wall Oven or Range - Self-Clean Cycle Did Not Start
If your wall oven or range will not self-clean, check the following:
- The self-clean cycle will not start if the oven temperature is too high. After cooking in the oven, allow it to cool completely before setting the oven for self-clean.
- With both gas and electric ovens, check the Owner's Manual to be certain the self-clean cycle was set up properly.
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- Models with mechanical timers:
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- Knobs must be set to the proper positions.
- The start dial must be set to the same time as the range clock, and must be in the "popped out" position.
- The stop dial must be set three hours ahead of the start dial.
- Both the Oven Set and Oven Temperature knobs must be set on "clean."
- On electronic control models, you must select the "clean time" pad and set up the cycle according to the directions in the Owner's Manual.
- If the knobs have been removed for cleaning, make sure that the "Bake" select and the thermostat control knobs have not been switched.This can sometimes happen if the knobs are removed for cleaning.
- Double wall ovens: Self-clean will only run on one oven at a time.
If the above situations do not apply to your situation, check your owner's manual for other suggestions, then restart the clean cycle. For service, please schedule an appointment with GE Appliances Factory Service.