Kenmore 86013 Troubleshooting, Microwave Oven does not Work, Cooking Times, Vent Motor, Noise

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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, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

Nothing works.

The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded three

 

 

prong outlet. (See the Electrical Requirements section on page

 

 

6 and the Electrical Connection section on page 8.)

 

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

 

The electric company has had a power failure.

 

 

 

The microwave oven will not run.

You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP to cancel the

 

 

Timer.

 

The door is not firmly closed and latched.

 

You did not touch START.

 

You did not follow directions exactly.

 

An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP to

 

 

cancel that operation.

COOKING TIMES

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

Food is not cooked enough.

The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the

 

 

chart on page 15.

 

The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or

 

 

lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the

 

 

line voltage is low. Your electrician can tell you if the outlet

 

 

voltage is low.

 

Refer to Cooking Tips Guide.

The display shows a time counting

The oven door is not closed completely.

down but the oven is not cooking.

You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch the STOP

 

 

 

pad and cancel the Timer.

VENT MOTOR

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

Vent fan comes on automatically

• The vent fan will automatically turn on if it senses to much heat

 

during cooking on the cooktop below.

 

 

NOISE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

You hear the humming sound

• This is normal noise during operation from the magnetron, fan

 

noise and the transformer.

 

 

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Contents Kenmore Elite Table Of Contents Microwave Hood Combination WarrantyMaster Protection Agreements Protection AgreementsImportant Safety Instructions Microwave Oven SafetyYour safety and the safety of others is very important Product RecordMicrowave Oven Safety Electrical Requirements Grounding InstructionsElectrical Shock Hazard Overview Testing Your Microwave OvenHOW Your Microwave Hood Combination Works Radio InterferenceTesting Your Dinnerware or Cookware Operating Safety PrecautionsElectrical Connection To Install Microwave Oven FeaturesModel and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Label Vent GrilleControl Panel Features Soften/Melt How To Use Vent Light TimerCooktop Light TouchTWO-STAGE Cooking ADD 30 SECTimed Cooking CookCook Power Level When to USE IT Microwave Power LevelsTurntable ON/OFF FavoriteOption Melt SoftenSoften Table Weight Conversion Table Auto DefrostOPERATING TIPS Auto Defrost Table Food Setting AT Beep Special Instructions BeefLamb PorkCornish ChickenHens TurkeyDefrosting Tips Bread settingUse small pieces of aluminum foil to shield If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and placeCook Sensor Guide Sensor Operating InstructionsPopcorn Sensor Cook SensorCook Sensor Table Reheat Sensor TableDirection Amount Auto Cook Table Auto CookWarm & Hold PrecautionsExample To use the Warm & Hold Without the Turntable in PlaceTemperature ConvectionTime counting down Cook Convection Baking Guidelines Casseroles Time, Min CommentsFoods VegetablesMeat Roasting Guidelines for Convection Cooking Temperature range has 9 steps from 250F to 450F PrecautionsCombi pad Temperature Combination RoastSpeed Cook Chart Speed CookTouch pad Category Direction Amount Number Combination Roast Cooking Guide Frozen Entree QuicheFrozen Pizza PizzaItems Cook time at High Special Instructions Heating / Reheating GuideTime Standing Vegetable Amount At High InstructionsCare And Cleaning Oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean clothCleansers, steel wool Pads, gritty wash cloths Replacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights Cooktop lightOven light Grease filters Part No.2B72705B Caring for the FiltersCooking Tips Using aluminum foil Cooking you should not do in your microwave ovenRemoving the rack Cooking Comparison Guide Cookware Cookware GuideDo not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating HOW to USE AccessoriesPossible to use Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack Do not useQuestions And Answers Microwave Oven does not Work TroubleshootingCooking Times Vent MotorTones Glass TrayDisplay Messages Glass tray will not move

721.86012, 86019, 86013 specifications

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