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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home may be blown
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
or the circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
wall outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Electrical cord is not plugged in. • Plug into the outlet.
Door is open. • Close the door and try again.
Wrong operation is set. •Check instructions.
Control panel lighted,
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start
START
not pressed after entering • Press
START.
cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press
STOP/CLEAR.
already in oven and
STOP/CLEAR
not pressed to cancel it.
Food weight not entered after • Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting
AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.
Microwave oven controls
The control has been locked. • Press and hold
STOP/CLEAR
for about 3 seconds to
will not work
unlock the control.
Arcing or sparking
Materials to be avoided in Use microwave-safe cookware only.
microwave oven were used.
The oven is operated when empty. • Do not operate with oven empty.
Spilled food remains in the cavity. • Clean cavity with wet towel.
Unevenly cooked foods
Materials to be avoided in Use microwave-safe cookware only.
microwave oven were used.
Food is not defrosted completely. • Completely defrost food.
Cooking time, power level is not • Use correct cooking time, power level.
suitable.
Food is not turned or stirred. • Turn or stir food.
Troubleshooting tips.