Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems oftenare caused by little things you can find andfix without tools of any kind. Check the
lists below andon the next page before calling for assistanceor service. If you still need help, callSears Service
at 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME®

MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothingworks. • The power supply cord is not plugged intoa grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the
ElectricalRequirements" section on page 5 and the "Electricalconnection"
sectionon Page 7.)
•A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
•The electric company has had a power failure.
The microwave oven will •You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP/Clear to cancel the Kitchen
not run. Timer.
•The door is not firmly closed and latched.
•You did nottouch START.
•You did notfollow directions exactly.
•An operation that you set earlier is still programmed. Touch STOP/Clear to
cancelthat operation.

COOKING TIMES

PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is not cooked •The electric supply to your home or wail outlets is lowor lowerthan normal Your
enough, electriccompany can tell you ifthe line voltage is low. Your electrician or service
techniciancan tell you if the outlet voltageis low.
•The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
Checkthe charton Page 15.
The displayshows a time • The oven door is not closedcompletely.
countingdown butthe oven • You have set the controls as akitchen timer. Touch STOP/Clear to cancel the
is not cooking. Kitchen Timer.
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