(continued)
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot
over a longer cord.
outlet;
Longer cord
sets
or extension cords are available and
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
not drape over the counter top or
where
If a long cord or extension cord is
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
unintentionally.
extension cord should be at least as great as the
If you use an extension cord, the interior
electrical
of the appliance;
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN
NOT COME
●
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse
ON
or reset circuit breaker.
receptacle.
●
Door not securely closed.
CONTROL PANEL
●
Door not securely closed.
OVEN
NOT START
●
pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
●
Another selection entered already in oven and
pad not touched
I
●
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK pad.
I
●
pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
●
Steam or vapor escaping from
●
Dimming oven light and change
●
Some TV-Radio interference
around the door.
in blower sound may occur while
noticed while using your
●
Light reflection around door or
operating at power levels other
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
outer case.
than high.
interference caused by other small
●
Dull thumping sound while oven
appliances and does not indicate a
is operating.
problem with your oven.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service
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