Do It Yourself - GE JKP69 Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
"F–AND A NUMBER
OR LETTER" FLASH
IN THE DISPLAY
CONTROL PANEL ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
WILL NOT OPERATE
FOODS OVERCOOKED
OR UNDERCOOKED
IN MICROWAVE OVEN
"PROBE" APPEARS
ON THE DISPLAY
"ERROR"APPEARS
ON THE DISPLAY
MICROWAVE OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
STRONG ODOR IN
LOWER OVEN
FAN NOISE WHEN USING
THE LOWER OVEN
"BURNING" OR "OILY"
ODOR EMITTING
FROM LOWER OVEN
WHEN TURNED ON
LOWER OVEN
TEMPERATURE TOO
HOT OR TOO COLD
DISPLAY GOES BLANK
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one
hour. Place the oven back into operation.
• Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the
failure code repeats, call for service.
• The START pad not pressed.
• Door not securely closed.
• Another function was pressed. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel it.
• Numbers not entered after pressing the TIME COOK pad.
• Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.
• The CLEAR/OFF pad pressed accidentally.
• No code number entered after pressing the AUTO COOK, AUTO ROAST
or AUTO DEFROST pad.
• Not enough time set when using the Time Cook function because starting
temperature of foods varied widely.
• Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.
• Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. See the Auto Roast section.
• Incorrect power level entered.
• Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in the recipe.
• Too many dishes in the oven at the same time.
• Food not thoroughly defrosted.
• Improper use of coverings.
• Dish not covered as directed when using the Auto Cook function.
• Humidity or moisture in the oven will lessen the cooking time in the Auto Cook
function. Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of containers are dry.
• Some standing time is recommended for certain vegetables cooked in the Auto
Cook function.
• The probe not inserted properly into the receptacle or food.
• The probe not used, although the AUTO ROAST or the TEMP COOK/HOLD
pad has been pressed.
• When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less
than 80°F. or more than 199°F.
• Door was opened during the "AUTO" cycle of the Auto Cook function. Close
the door and press the START pad.
• Replace the bulb.
• An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
• A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is
normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-
Cleaning Oven section.
• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
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