GE 49-4791 Use & Care Manual page 44

Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
CONTROL PANEL
ON, YET OVEN WILL
NOT OPERATE
FOODS OVERCOOKED
OR UNDERCOOKED
MICROWAVE OVEN
FAN COMES ON
WHEN OVEN IS OFF
• START pad not touched.
• Door not securely closed.
• Another function was touched. Touch CLEAR/OFF to cancel.
• Numbers not entered after touching Time Cook.
• Finished temperature not entered after touching Temp Cook.
• CLEAR/OFF pad touched accidentally.
• No code number entered after touching Auto Cook, Auto Roast or Auto Defrost.
• Not enough time set when using Time Cook function because starting temperatures
of foods varied widely.
• Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.
• Dish in Auto Cook not covered as directed.
• Humidity or moisture in oven will lessen the cooking time in the Auto Cook
function. Make sure inside of oven and outside of containers are dry.
• Some standing time is recommended for certain vegetables cooked with the Auto
Cook setting.
• Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section
of this book.
• Incorrect power level entered.
• Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in recipe.
• Too many dishes in oven at same time.
• Food not thoroughly defrosted.
• Improper use of coverings. Check cookbook and this book for instructions.
• Microwave oven fan is used during self-cleaning of conventional oven to keep
components cool. Microwave power is not on.
"PROBE" APPEARS • Probe not inserted properly into oven receptacle or Ibod.
ON DISPLAY • Probe not used, although Auto Roast or Temp Cook pads have been touched.
"ERROR" APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
• When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less than
80°E or more than 199°E
• Door was opened during "AUTO" cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and
touch START pad.
All These Things Are Normal on Your Microwave Oven:
• Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
• Light reflection around door or
outer case.
• Dull, thumping sound while
oven is operating.
• Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
• Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It's similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
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