
PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL ON
MICROWAVE OVEN
WILL NOT OPERATE
FOODS OVERCOOKED
OR UNDERCOOKED
IN MICROWAVE OVEN
MICROWAVE OVEN
SHUTS DOWN WHILE
IN
DISPLAY GOES BLANK
LOWER OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
IN LOWER OVEN
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
IN LOWER OVEN
LOWER OVEN WILL
NOT SELF-CLEAN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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The START pad not pressed.
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Door not securely closed.
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Another function was pressed. Press
CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel it.
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Make sure you have entered the cooking time or temperature.
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The temperature probe not inserted properly during Temp Cook functions.
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The CLEAR/OFF pad pressed accidentally.
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Not enough time set because starting temperature of foods varied widely.
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Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.
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Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish.
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Incorrect power level entered.
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Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in the recipe.
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Too many dishes in the oven at
same time.
Food not thoroughly defrosted.
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Improper use of coverings.
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The microwave is designed to cease operation when used in conjunction with
the top burners on high settings for extended periods
time. The microwave
will
operable once the internal temperature has reached an acceptable
level. If this condition persists, call service to check for inoperable or blocked
cooling fan.
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Light bulb is loose or is burned out.
* Switch operating the oven light is defective.
The
SET knob not set on BROIL position.
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The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
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The door not left ajar as recommended.
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Improper shelf position is being used, See the Broiling section.
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Necessary preheating was not done.
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Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
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Cookware not suited for broiling.
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Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit.
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The OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE position.
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The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
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Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.
Roasting pan is too small.
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Improper cookware is being used.
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A foil tent was not used
to slow down browning.
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Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.
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The latch handle is not moved all the way to the right.
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Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned
prior to self-cleaning.
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