GE 49-8697 Before You Call for Service, Oven Will Not Come On, BAD Probe Appears on Display

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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

Oven Will Not Come On

A fuse in your home may be

• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit breaker

 

tripped.

 

 

 

Power surge.

• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug

 

it back in.

Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.

•Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

“PLEASE INSERT PROBE” Appears on Display

Probe has been forgotten or not inserted properly in the oven wall when using the Temp Cook or Roast function.

•Insert the probe properly into the wall receptacle.

“SENSOR ERROR” Appears on Display

During Sensor Cooking, Reheat, or Popcorn program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.

•Do not open door until steam is sensed and time is shown counting down on display.

Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time.

•Use Micro Cook to heat for more time.

Floor of Oven is Warm, Even When the Oven Has Not Been Used

The cooktop light is located

• This is normal.

below the oven floor. When the

 

light is on, the heat it produces

 

may make the oven floor get

 

warm.

 

“BAD PROBE” Appears on Display

The probe has not been completely inserted into the wall receptacle.

•Insert the probe properly into the wall receptacle.

The probe is defective.

• Replace the probe.

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Contents Before You Call For Service GE Service NumbersWatts Read all safety information before using For Your SafetyBefore Using Your Microwave Oven 800.626.2000Safety Precautions This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine usePage Special Notes About Microwaving ArcingFoods Do not boil liquids in narrow- necked containers Microwave-Safe Cookware Vent Fan Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black JX40AL-Almond Grounding Instructions/Optional KitsGrounding Instructions Filter Kits JX81A-Recirculating CharcoalFeatures of Your Microwave FeaturesWattage Watts Controls on Your Microwave Oven Press twice Selected Press once TemperatureDesired food Well automaticallyChanging Power Levels Press Micro Cook I Enter cooking time Time FeaturesMicro Cook Press Start Micro CookCooking Guide for Micro Cook I Vegetable Amount Time CommentsVegetable Amount Time Comments Time Defrost Defrosting TipsDefrosting Guide Food Time CommentsYou can use this feature two ways Express CookAdd 30 Seconds Enter Food Auto FeatureAuto Defrost OuncesTemperature Features Temperature ProbeTemp Cook/Roast How to Use the Probe and Set the Temperature Yourself Cooking TipsInsert the probe How to Use the Probe with the Roast SettingsTo cook after the signal Ly in the oven wallHow to Use the Probe to Simmer CommentsSensor Features Sensor ControlsPopcorn BeverageReheat ReheatFood How to Change the Automatic SettingsSensor Cooking Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes, FishClock Other Features Your Model HasHelp Scroll SpeedDisplay On/Off Delay StartTimer On/Off ReminderStart/Pause Child Lock-OutTurntable Sound Level Automatic FanSurface Light Auto Nite LightUse of the Oven Shelf Two-Position ShelfIdeas for Using the Shelf Cooking ReheatingMicrowave Terms Term DefinitionCare and Cleaning How to Clean the InsideHelpful Hints How to Clean Outside MicrowaveLight Bulb Replacement Oven LightCooktop Light/ Night Light Exhaust Feature Reusable Grease FiltersTo Remove Grease Filter Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned. They must be replaced To Install Charcoal FilterTo Clean and Replace Grease Filter To Remove Charcoal FilterBAD Probe Appears on Display Before You Call for ServiceOven Will Not Come On What to DoAll These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Locked Appears on DisplayPage Page GE Answer Center In-Home Repair ServiceWe’ll be there For Customers With Special NeedsParts and Accessories Service ContractsFurther Service Para los clientes de habla españolaMicrowave Oven Warranty What is Not Covered

164D2966P212, 49-8697 specifications

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