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Troubleshooting Tips; Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven - GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542BF Owner's Manual

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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
Oven will not start
Floor of the oven is warm,
even when the oven has
not been used
"LOCKED" appears on
the display
You hear an unusual,
low-tone beep.

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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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.
Possible Causes
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Power surge.
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
The cooktop light is
located below the oven
floor. When the light is
on, the heat it produces
may make the oven floor
get warm.
The control has been
locked.
You have tried to change
the power level when it is
not allowed.
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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 oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
This is normal.
Press and hold CLEAR/OFF
for about 3 seconds to
unlock the control.
Many of the oven's features
are preset and cannot be
changed.
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