Troubleshooting Tips; Things That Are Normal - GE JNM6171 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Tips.

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
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Problem Possible Cause
Oven will not
A fuse in your home
start may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge.
Plug not fully inserted
wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Heat from the cooktop
Floor of the oven is
light may make the oven
warm, even when
floor get warm.
the oven has not
been used
"LOCKED" appears The control has been
on display locked.
You hear an
You have tried to start
unusual, low-tone
the Reminder without
beep
a valid time of day.
You have tried to change • Many of the oven's features are preset
the power level when it is
not allowed.
"SENSOR ERROR" When using a Sensor
feature, the door was
appears on display
opened before steam
could be detected.
Steam not detected
in maximum amount
of time.
Food amount too Sensor Reheat is for
large for Sensor single servings of
Reheat recommended foods.
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.
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.
• This is normal.
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
• Start over and enter a valid time
of day.
and cannot be changed.
• Do not open door until steam is
sensed and time is shown counting
down on display.
• Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
• Use Time Cook 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.