Troubleshooting Tips; Things That Are Normal - GE DVM7195 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Tips.

Problem
Oven will not start
Floor of the oven is warm,
even when the oven has
not been used
display
You hear an unusual, low-
tone beep
"SENSOR ERROR" appears
on display
Food amount too large for
Sensor Reheat
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around door or outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in the blower
sound at power levels other than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
Possible Cause
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge.
Plug not fully inserted wall
outlet.
Door not securely closed.
Heat from the cooktop light may
make the oven floor get warm.
The control has been locked
You have tried to start the
Reminder without a valid time
of day.
You have tried to change the
power level when it is not
allowed.
When using a Sensor feature,
the door was opened before
steam could be detected.
Steam not detected in maximum
amount of time.
Sensor Reheat is for single
servings of recommended
foods.
What to Do
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the into oven is
fully inserted into wall outlet.
Open the door and close securely.
This is normal.
Press and hold SET CLOCK for about 3 seconds to
unlock the control.
Start over and enter a valid time of day.
Many of the oven's features are preset and cannot
be changed.
Do not open door until steam is sensed and time is
shown counting down on display.
Use COOK TIME to heat for more time
Use COOK TIME for large amounts of food.
TV/radio interference might be noticed while using
the microwave. Similar to the interference caused
by other small appliances, it does not indicate a
problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or
TV as far away from the microwave as possible,
or check the position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.
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