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Before
You
Call
Check
the
following
to be sure a service
call is necessary:
If noting on the oven operates:
•
check for a blown
circuit fuse or a tripped
main circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric
circuit in honse.
•
check that controls
are set properly.
•
check that the cooking
time is set.
If the oven interior
light does not work:
•
The light bulb may be loose or defective.
See
page 20 or call a qualified
servicer.
If oven will not cook:
•
check that control panel was programmed
con'ectly.
•
check that door is firmly closed.
•
check that START
Pad was touched.
•
Auto Start
may have been set.
•
the Control
Lockout
may have been set
•
check the area between
the door and seal for
obstructions.
If oven
takes
longer
than
normal
to cook or
cooks too rapidly:
•
be sure the Power
Level is programmed
properly.
•
cheek instructions
on food density,
etc.
•
veri_
that voltage
to the microwave
oven is
not low.
If the time-of-day
clock does not always
keep
correct
time:
•
check that the power cord is fully inserted
into
the outlet receptacle.
•
check that the oven is properly
grounded.
•
try plugging
the oven into an outlet on a
separate
electrical
circuit.
If oven floor or glass tray are hot:
•
this is normal.
The floor is absorbing
heat
fi'om the food.
If the interior
of oven collects moisture:
•
this is normal.
Food gives off moisture
when
cooking
and the steam collects
on the door
and the oven surihce. Wipe offexcess
moisture
from oven after each use.
If food cooks unevenly:
•
refer to your recipe fbr proper
cooking
procedures.
•
be sure food is evenly shaped.
•
be sure food is completely
defrosted
before
cooking.
•
check placement
of aluminum
strips used to
prevent
overcooking.
If food is undercooked:
•
check recipe to be sure all directions
(amount,
time, and power levels) were correctly
followed.
•
check household
voltage.
•
try plugging
the oven into an outlet on a
separate
electrical
circuit.
•
be sure food was completely
defi'osted
before
cooking.
If food is overcooked:
•
check recipe to be sure all directions
(amount,
time, and power levels) were correctly
followed.
•
the initial temperature
of food may have been
higher than normal.
If arcing (sparks)
occur:
•
be sure microwave-safe
dishes were used.
•
be sure wire twist ties were not used.
•
be sure oven was not operated
when empty.
If the display
shows
a time counting
down but
the oven is not cooking:
•
check that door is firmly closed.
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