GE je1540 Before you call for service…, Oven will not start, Press CLEAR/OFF, CLEAR/OFF pad not

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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

Oven will not start		A fuse in your home	• Replace fuse or reset
		may be blown or the	circuit breaker.
		circuit breaker tripped.

		Power surge.	• Unplug the microwave
			oven, then plug it back in.

		Plug not fully inserted	• Make sure the 3-prong
		into wall outlet.	plug on the oven is fully
			inserted into wall outlet.

		Door not securely closed.	• Open the door and close
			securely.

Control panel lighted, yet		Door not securely closed.	• Open the door and close
oven will not start			securely.

		START pad not pressed	• Press START.
		after entering cooking
		selection.

		Another selection entered	• Press CLEAR/OFF.
		already in oven and
		CLEAR/OFF pad not
		pressed to cancel it.

		Cooking time not entered	• Make sure you have
		after pressing MICRO COOK.	entered cooking time
			after pressing MICRO COOK.

		CLEAR/OFF was pressed	• Reset cooking program
		accidentally.	and press START.

		Food weight not entered	• Make sure you have
		after pressing AUTO	entered food weight
		DEFROST.	after pressing AUTO
			DEFROST.

		Food type not entered	• Make sure you have
		after pressing REHEAT,	entered a food type.
		SNACKS or COOK.

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