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. Ifyou still need help, see the Sears toll- free numbers on the back cover.
MICROWAVE | OVEN DOES NOT WORK |
PROBLEM | CAUSE |
Nothing works. | • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 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. |
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The microwave oven will | • You are using the oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen |
not run. | Timer. |
| • The door is not firmly closed and latched. |
| • You did not touch START/ENTER. |
| • You did not follow directions exactly. |
| • An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel |
| that operation. |
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM | CAUSE |
Food is not cooked | • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your |
enough, | 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. |
| Check the chart on Page 15. |
The display shows a time
counting down but the oven is not cooking.
•You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked. Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
•The oven door is not closed completely.
•You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen Timer.
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