GE JE1140STC, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
outlet. into wall outlet .
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start
START pad not pressed after • Press START .
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press CLEAR/OFF .
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
pad not pressed to cancel it.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed • Reset cooking program and press START .
accidentally.
Microwave oven control The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds
will not work (When the control panel is to unlock the control .
locked, the lock indicator
will be lit.)
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
n
Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door .
n
Light reflection around door or outer case .
n
dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levels other
than high .
n
dull thumping sound while oven is
operating .
n
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 .
Troubleshooting Tips.