5.Lift up the bulb cover.

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1.Bulb cover

6.Remove the burned-out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together, pulling to the right and lifting.

7.Replace bulb, using tissue to handle bulb, or wearing cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.

8.Close bulb cover.

9.Replace charcoal odor filter.

10.Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place.

11.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the door?

Remove spacer, then firmly close door.

Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section.

On some models, is the Child Lock set? See “Child Lock” section.

Is the magnetron working properly?

Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Oven makes humming noise

This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off.

Oven door looks wavy

This is normal and will not affect performance.

Turntable will not operate

Is the turntable properly in place?

Make sure turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.

Is the turntable support operating properly?

Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly.

Turntable rotates both directions

This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle.

Display shows messages

Is the display showing “:”?

There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it on.

Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Display shows time countdown, but is not operating

Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section.

On some models, is the Demo Mode in use? See “Demo Mode” section.

Tones are not sounding

Are tones turned off? See “Tones” section.

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