Sears 89950, 89952 Problem, Oven will not start, Incorrect time of day, Unevenly Cooked Foods

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly,locate the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Service Center by calling I_800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247). Sears Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

PROBLEM :

Oven will not start

,_ Is the power cord plugged in? o Is the door closed?

oIs the cooking time set?

Is the temperature set or probe plugged in?

Arcing or Sparking

• Are you using the approved cookware?

o Is the temperature probe properly positioned? o Is the oven empty?

Incorrect time of day

• Have you tried to reset?

Probe Light Flashes

• Is the temperature probe properly plugged in?

Unevenly Cooked Foods

•Are you using the approved cookware? o Were the foods turned or stirred?

o Were the foods completely defrosted?

® Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods

e Is the temperature probe properly positioned?

•Was the time/cooking power level correct? o Was the temperature setting correct?

Undercooked Foods

e Are you using the approved cookware?

o Is the temperature probe properly positioned? o Were the foods completely defrosted?

®Was the time/cooking power level correct? o Was the temperature control setting correct?

®Are the ventilation ports clear?

Improper Defrosting

o Are you using the approved cookware?

®Were the foods turned or stirred?

®Was the time/cooking power level correct?

®Did you use the metal rack?

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A Know Your OvenOven should not be Adjusted or IMPORTANT Safety InstructionsIf a Fire should Start To Avoid a Fire HazardTo Avoid Electric Shock To Avoid Improperly Cooking Some FoodsPreserve the Oven Floor Preserve Thetemperature ProbePreserve the Metal Rack Do not Heat the Oven Floor ExcessivelyTable of Contents IMPORTANT Information about Your Oven Oven SpecificationsLocation of Model Number ElectricalratingPacked With Your Oven Are The Following Items One each Oven PartsInsert the Grease Filters Clean the Grease FiltersSET the Time of DAY Oven Control Panel INTRODUCTiON to Microwave Cooking Auto Roast Quick Reference GuideTimer Special FEATURES/FUNCTIONSChild Lock Hold WarmTemp MemoryFAN LightBottom Position Inserting the RackNormal Position Sensor Cook Directions for Microwave CookingCooking Guidefor Code Category DirectionAdding or Subtracting Cook Time To use the Popcorn featurePopcorn Touch STOP/CLEARDirection Auto RoastCode Category MULTI-STAGE Cooking What the Oven does HI=POWER/MULTI-POWER CookingWhat YOU do DiRECTiONS for Microwave Cooking Power Level Microwave Output USETemperature Controlled Points to Remember Temperature Controlled HI=POWER/MULTI-POWER CookingTemperature Probe COMMENTS/NOTES Temperature Controlled CookingGeneral Instructions General Guidelines Auto Defrost Sequence TableSequence FoodMeat Auto Defrost InstructionsWhat YOU do Food Setting Beef Auto Defrost ChartAT Beep Special InstructionsTurn Over FishAT Beep INTRODUCTiON to Convection Cooking Convection Broiling Introduction to Convection CookingConvection Baking with Preheating Special Instructions Convenience Foods Cooking ChartCooking Mode Temperature Probe Convection Cooking Chart Convection Cooking with the Temperature ProbeDiRECTiONS for Convection Cooking Oven First Stage Second Stage Temp Time Probe TempCooking DiRECTiONS for ConvectionBeef LambMicrowaveconvectioncombination MICROWAVE/CONVECTION INTRODUCTiON to COMBiNATiON CookingQUANTITY/WEIGHT YOU can Cook Auto Combination ChartCombination BAKING/ROASTING Without Preheating Combination BAKING/ROASTING with PreheatingTemperature Probe Combination Cooking Chart Combination Cooking with the Temperature ProbeDiRECTiONS for COMBiNATiON Cooking OvenTemp Time Time or Probe Temp Food Oven First Stage Second StageVeal PorkUtensils MaterialGeneral Care and CleaningCharcoal Filter Replacement Care and CLEANaNGWhy do I see light reflection around the outer case? Why does steam come out of the vent grill?Operation Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?How do you avoid boilovers? Questions and AnswersIs it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven? Oven will not start ProblemIncorrect time of day Unevenly Cooked FoodsStatement U.S.A. only Warranty MA Maintenance AgreementYears of Ownership CoverageFull Five Year Warranty on the Magnetron Full ONE Year Warranty on Microwave Oven