TROUBLESHOOTING

4.Lift up the bulb cover.

1.Bulb cover

5.Replace light. Close bulb cover.

6.Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws.

7.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 provided with your microwave oven.

Oven will not operate

Is the door completely closed? 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?

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 transformer in the magnetron cycles on.

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. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart oven. If still 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 or turn on Clock.

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.

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