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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel on You forgot to press the • Press the START pad.
microwave oven START pad.
will not operate
Door not securely closed. • Make sure the microwave oven door is closed.
Another function was pressed. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad twice to cancel it and begin
again.
The CLEAR/OFF pad was • Begin again.
pressed accidentally.
Oven controls • While using Time Defrost, numbers not entered after
improperly set. pressing the AUTO DEFROST pad.
“SENSOR ERROR” During a sensor • The microwave oven door should not be opened
appears in the function the microwave before the time begins to count down in the display.
microwave oven oven door was opened
display too soon.
Microwave oven light Light bulb is loose • Call for service.
does not work or defective.
Foods overcooked or Varying density and amount • Varying density and amount sometimes require more
undercooked in the of foods being cooked. cooking time.
microwave oven
Food not turned or stirred • Turn or stir food and begin again.
as called for in the recipe.
Too many dishes in the • Do not overload your microwave oven.
oven at the same time.
Food not thoroughly defrosted. • See the Using the microwave sensor controls section.
Improper cookware or • See the Microwave safe cookware section of the
coverings being used. Important Safety Instructions section.
Humidity or moisture in • Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of
the oven will lessen the the containers are dry.
Sensor cooking time.
Food not allowed to stand. • Some standing time is recommended for certain
vegetables cooked with the Sensor Controls.
Clock and timer A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work or blown or the circuit breaker
display goes blank tripped.
Controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and lower oven timer section
for the lower oven clock.
• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven
clock.
The clock is in the • See the Special features of your lower oven control
black-out mode. section for the lower oven clock.
• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven
clock.
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