TROUBLESHOOTING
Most
cooking
problems
often
are caused
by little things
you can find and fix without
tools
of any
kind. Check
the lists below
before
calling
for assistance
or service.
If you still need help, see the
"Requesting
Assistance
or Service"
section.
• Is the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See installation instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?
Problem
Cause
The microwave
oven
• The door is not firmly closed and latched,
will not run.
• You did not touch START,
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that was programmed
earlier is still running.
• You have not set the time after touching MICRO pad.
Microwave
cooking
• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal,
times seem too long.
Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low, Your electrician
or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low,
• The cook power is not at the recommended
setting.
• Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
The turntable
will
• The turntable is not correctly in place, Make sure the turntable is correct-side
not turn.
up and is sitting securely on center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable, check that the
turntable support is properly in place, and restart oven. If turntable support
does not move, call a designated service technician for repair. Cooking
without the turntable can give you poor results.
The display shows a
• The oven door is not closed completely.
time counting down but
• You have set the controls as a kitchen timer, Touch TIMER SET/OFF to
the oven is not cooking,
cancel the Minute Timer,
You do not hear the
• The command is not correct.
Programming
Tone.
The fan seems to be
• The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run slower until the oven
running
slower than
warms up to normal room temperature.
usual.
If none of these items is causing your problem, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
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