Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by littlethings 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, call Sears Service at
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. |
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 not touch START. |
| • You did not follow directions exactly. |
| • An operation that you set earlier is stillrunning. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel |
| that operation. |
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM
Food is not cooked
enough.
CAUSE
•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 or service technician can tell you if the outletvoltage 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.
•The oven door is not closed completely.
•You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel the KitchenTimer.
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