Whirlpool YMT8068SE Troubleshooting, If nothing operates, check the following, Problem Cause

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Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.

If nothing operates, check the following:

Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)

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Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

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Has the electric company experienced a power failure?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEM	CAUSE

The microwave	•	The door is not firmly closed and latched.
oven will not run	•	You did not touch START/ENTER.
	•	You did not follow directions exactly.
	•	An operation that was programmed earlier is still running.
	•	You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME.

Microwave cooking	•	The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower
times seem too long		than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line
		voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can tell
		you if the outlet voltage is low.
	•	The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
	•	Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.

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Contents Part NO. NEW-65250501/4393202 UseAndCareTable of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance Your safety is important to us Microwave Oven SafetyPrecautions to Avoid WWARNING Installation InstructionsElectrical requirements Grounding InstructionsGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven worksMicrowave ovens are safe. Microwave Glass turntable of your microwave Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenTesting your microwave oven For the best cooking resultsRadio interference Hot and water stays cool, do not use it Testing your dinnerware or cookwareOperating safety precautions Test dinnerware or cookware before usingAfter microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could resultElectrical connection Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on back Microwave oven featuresUnder-the-counter kit Turntable Support under turntableOn next Control panel featuresThree tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructions Audible signalsInterrupting cooking Programming tone will sound each time you touch a padEnter the time of day Setting the clockTouch Using the minute timerDuring cooking Touch ADD Minute Using ADD MinuteUsing Your Microwave Oven Cooking at high cook powerSet the cooking time Cook Power Name When to USE IT Cooking at different cook powersSet the cook power Cooking with more than one cook cycle To see the cook power during cookingSet the cook power for the first cycle Changing instructions Using Baked PotatoesStart the oven Enter the number of potatoesTouch Beverage Using BeverageTouch Popcorn Using PopcornUsing Frozen Entree Enter the defrosting time Using DefrostDefrosting tips Touch Display Food Reheat Shows Quantities Available Using ReheatUsing Breakfast Reheating tipsTouch Display Food Breakfast Shows Quantities Available Touch Display Quantities Available Food Vegetables Shows Using VegetablesTo clean turntable and turntable support Caring for Your Microwave OvenFor interior surfaces Wash often with Microwave cooking tips Cooking GuideContainer must be half filled Using aluminum foilArranging food Cooking you should not do in your microwave ovenQuestions Answers Questions and AnswersIf nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes Problem CauseTroubleshooting If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … If you need service† …Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, at If you need assistance or service in CanadaIf you need service† How to obtain serviceAuthorized Service Centres Page Page Page Topic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited SEVEN-YEAR