Light Bulb; Microwave Oven - GE Pt970 Owner's Manual

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
Control panel on

microwave oven

will not operate
"SENSOR ERROR"
appears in the
microwave oven
display
Microwave oven light
does not work
Foods overcooked or
undercooked in the
microwave oven
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Possible Causes
You forgot to press the
Start/Pause pad.
Door not securely closed.
Another function was pressed.
The Clear/Off pad was
pressed accidentally.
Oven controls
improperly set.
During a sensor
function the microwave
oven door was opened
too soon.
Light bulb is loose
or defective.
Varying density and amount
of foods being cooked.
Food not turned or stirred
as called for in the recipe.
Too many dishes in the
oven at the same time.
Food not thoroughly
defrosted.
Improper cookware or
coverings being used.
Humidity or moisture in
the oven will lessen the
sensor cooking time.
Food not allowed to stand.
What To Do
• Press the Start/Pause pad.
• Make sure the microwave oven door is closed.
• Press the Clear/Off pad twice to cancel it and
begin again.
• Begin again.
• While using Time Defrost, numbers not entered after
pressing the Auto Defrost pad.
• The microwave oven door should not be opened
before the time begins to count down in the display.
• Call for service.
• Varying density and amount sometimes require more
cooking time.
• Turn or stir food and begin again.
• Do not overload your microwave oven.
• See the Using the microwave sensor features section.
• See the Microwave safe cookware section of the
Important Safety Instructions section.
• Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of
the containers are dry.
• Some standing time is recommended for certain
vegetables cooked with the Sensor Controls.