Manual

Checkthefollowinglisttobesureaservicecallisreally
necessary.Aquickreferenceofthismanualaswellas
reviewingadditionalinformationonitemstocheck,may
preventanunneededservicecall.
Ifnothingontheovenoperates:
• checkforablowncircuitfuseoratrippedmain
circuitbreaker.
• checkifovenisproperlyconnectedtoelectriccircuit
inhouse.
• checkthatcontrolsaresetproperly.
Iftheoveninteriorlightdoesnotworks:
• thelightbulbislooseordefective.
Ifovenwillnotcook:
• checkthatcontrolpanelwasprogrammedcorrectly.
• checkthatdoorisfirmlyclosed.
• checkthatStartPadwastouched.
• checkthatprobewasinsertedcorrectly
intoreceptacle.
• checkthattimerwasn'tstartedinsteadofacook
function.
Ifoventakeslongerthannormaltocookorcooks
toorapidly:
• besurethePowerLevelisprogrammedproperly.
Ifthetimeofdayclockdoesnotalways keep
correct time:
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the
outlet receptacle.
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
electrical circuit.
If food cooks unevenly:
• 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,
& power levels) were correctly followed.
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
If food is overcooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,
power level, time, size of dish) were followed.
If arcing (sparks) occur:
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.
• be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
• be sure oven wasn't operated when empty.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installed
on 4 supports.
If the Display shows a time counting down but the
oven is not cooking:
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Timer wasn't started instead of a cooking
function.
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If
your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the chart below and try the
solutions marked for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly,
contact the nearest Service Centre. Service Centers
are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
PROBLEM
Oven will
not start
Arcing or
Sparking
SOLUTION
Is power cord plugged in?
Is door closed?
Cooking time not set.
Temperature not set or probe
not plugged in.
Use approved cookware only.
Properly position temperature
probe.
Do not operate with oven empty.
Time of day Reset time of day.
incorrect
Probe Light Is temperature probe properly
Flashes plugged in?
Unevenly Use approved cookware only.
Cooked Foods Turn or stir food.
Completely defrost food.
Overcooked
Foods
Undercooked
Foods
Improper
Defrosting
Oven Lamp
does not Light
Properly position temperature
probe.
Use correct time. / Power level
setting.
Use correct temp setting.
Use approved cookware only.
Properly position temperature probe.
Completely defrost food.
Use correct time. / Power level setting.
Use correct temp setting.
Check see that oven ventilation
ports are not restricted.
Use approved cookware only.
Turn or stir food.
Use correct time. / Power level
setting.
Is power cord plugged in?
Is door closed?
Cooking time not set.
Is light bulb burned out?
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