BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problem.

If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Sears Service Center. Sears Service Centers are

fully equipped to handle your service requirements.

PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven

will not start

X

X

 

x

 

X

Arcing

or

Sparking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time of Day

Incorrect

 

 

 

 

 

 

Probe

Light

Flashes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unevenly

Cooked

Foods

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t:.

-

:_-

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Overcooked

 

Foods

 

 

 

 

- ....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undercooked

 

Foods

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

Defrosting

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X

= ....

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X

X

X

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X

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

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Cooking time not set.

Temperature not set or probe not plugged in. --

Use approved cookware only. --

Properly position temperature probe.

Do not operate with oven empty. --

Reset time of day. --

Is temperature probe properly plugged in? -

Supplied glass tray must be used: --

Turn or stir food. --

Completely defrost food. --

Use correct Time/Power Control setting. ---

Use correct Temp Control setting.

Check to see that oven ventilation -- ports are not restricted.

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