GE JES1142, JES1140 Troubleshooting Tips, Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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Troubleshooting Tips.

Problem

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven will not start

 

 

A fuse in your home may be 

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blown or the circuit breaker

 

 

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power surge.

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Plug not fully inserted into wall  ‡0DNHVXUHWKHSURQJSOXJRQWKHRYHQLVIXOO\LQVHUWHG

 

 

 

outlet.

into wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door not securely closed.

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Control panel lighted,

 

 

Door not securely closed.

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yet oven will not start

 

 

 

 

START pad not pressed after

‡3UHVVSTART.

 

 

 

 

 

 

entering cooking selection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another selection entered

‡3UHVVCLEAR/OFF.

 

 

 

already in oven and CLEAR/OFF

 

 

 

 

pad not pressed to cancel it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR/OFF was pressed

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accidentally.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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‡Open and close the door before staring a cooking feature.

 

 

 

 

 

Microwave oven control

 

 

The control has been locked.

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will not work

 

 

(When the control panel is

to unlock the control.

 

 

 

locked, the lock indicator

 

 

 

 

will be lit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

„Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

„Light reflection around door or outer case.

„Dimming oven light and change in

the blower sound at power levels other than high.

„Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

„TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to

the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

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Contents 49-40646-1 10-12 GE You can find them on a label inside the oven„ Read and follow the specific precautions „ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only„ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this If the door is opened, the fire may spreadArcing FoodsGEAppliances.com During cookingMICROWAVE-SAFE Cookware „ Do not use recycled paper products. RecycledWe strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug Grounding InstructionsAdapter Plugs Extension Cords DQHWHQVLRQFRUGLVXVHG³About the features of your microwave oven Door LatchesCooking Controls Time FeaturesConvenience Features Changing the Power Level Warm Power Level 1 Keeping food warmAbout the time features Add 30 SecTime Cook Express CookMyPyramid Feature Cooking Guide for MyPyramid FeatureOn some models Enter Code Food Choice Serving Ounces per serving SelectionDefrosting Guide About the convenience featuresTime Defrost Cooking Guide for Reheat feature PopcornReheat Enter CodeBeverage Key PadPizza on some models Key Pad No. of ServingsCooking Guide for Vegetable Feature PausePotato on some models Express CookAbout the other features OffClock PauseTimer TimerThis pad performs the following functions Enter the amount of time you want to count downMicrowave terms Term DefinitionCare and cleaning of the microwave oven How to Clean the InsideHow to Clean the Outside Helpful HintsTroubleshooting Tips Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave OvenGEAppliances.com Page GE Microwave Oven Warranty Original purchase Service to replace the defective partGE Will Replace What GE Will Not CoverSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio
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