Troubleshooting

Replacing Microwave Oven Light

The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug microwave or disconnect power.

2.Pull the vent grille out of the snaps fitting.

3.Lift up the bulb cover.

1.Bulb cover

4.Replace light. Close bulb cover.

5.Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place. Push the top until it snaps into place.

6.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

■Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section.

■On some models, is the Control Lock set? See “Control Lock” section.

■Is the magnetron working properly?

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Oven makes humming noise

■This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off.

Oven door looks wavy

■This is normal and will not affect performance.

Turntable will not operate

■Is the turntable properly in place?

Make sure turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.

■Is the turntable support operating properly?

Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart oven. If still not working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly.

Turntable rotates both directions

■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle.

Display shows messages

■Is the display showing “:”?

There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it on.

■Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

GH9185XL specifications

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