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BEFORE YOU CALL

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense.

Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed:

Problem

Solution

Oven control panel beeps and

displays error codes

•

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. When this occurs an

E

or

F

will

show in the display.

•

Turn both oven selectors to the

OFF

position; Activate a

Bake

or

Broil

using both

the oven mode and temperature selectors.

•

If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5 minutes and

then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day.

•

Try

Bake

or

Broil

function again. If a fault code appear again, turn both oven

selectors to the OFF position to clear the error code and contact your servicer.

Poor baking results

•

Many factors effect baking results.

•

Use proper oven rack position.

•

Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.

•

Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.

•

Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.

See

“Adjusting Oven Temperatures”

on

page 33

if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.

Quick Preheat performs poorly

•

Quick Preheat not used correctly. This cooking function is intended for conve-

nience, precooked, and other specific foods. See

“Quick Preheat”

on

page 20

and

follow tips for best using this feature.

Appliance is not level

•

Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack

to check if oven has been properly installed.

•

Kitchen cabinet alignment may make oven appear not level. Be sure cabinets are

square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

•

If cabinets are not square or are built in too tightly, contact builder or installer to

make appliance accessible.

Cannot move appliance easily

Appliance must be accessible for

service

•

Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.

•

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

Appliance does not operate

•

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure.

•

Call your local electric company for service outage information.

•

Service wiring is incomplete. Call 1-800-944-9044 for assistance.

Flames inside oven or smoking

from oven vent

•

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity.

Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven.

•

If flames or excessive smoke are present when broiling, see

See “Setting Broil”

on

page 24

.

Section	Page
Product Record and Registration	2
Important Safety Instructions	3
Cooking Recommendations	12
Before Setting Oven Controls	15
Setting Oven Controls	17
About Your Microwave Oven	37
Radio or TV Interference	37
About Microwave Cooking	37
About Foods	38
About Utensils and Coverings	39
Accessories	39
About Children and the Microwave	40
About Food Safety	40
Preparing Food for Microwave Cooking	41
Table 1: Preparing food for microwave	41
Microwave Features	43
Figure 1: Microwave features	43
Display	43
Figure 2: Microwave display	43
Before Operating the Microwave	43
Control Panel	44
Figure 3: Microwave Control Pad	44
1. Lock: Use to lock the controls to prevent accidental use.	44
2. Settings / User Preferences	44
3. Presets	44
4. Melt/Soften	44
5. Auto Cook	44
6. Sensor Cook	44
7. Power level (10 power levels available)	44
8. Timer On-Off	44
9. Number Keys	44
10. START/+30Sec.	44
11. STOP/Cancel: Clears all previous settings if pressed before cooking starts. During cooking, press once to pause (and START to resume); press twice to stop and clear all entries.	44
Quick Start	45
Timed Heating	45
1. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
2. Press START.	45
Timer	45
1. Press Timer On-Off.	45
2. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
3. Press Timer On-Off.	45
Setting Power Level	45
1. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
2. Press the Power Level pad until the desired level displays. For example, press once for high power (PL- HI). Press Power Level four times to change to 70% power (PL-70). The selected power level appears in the display.	45
3. Press START.	45
Multi-Stage Cooking	45
1. Use the number pads to enter the time for the first stage.	45
2. Press Power Level until the desired power for the first stage is shown.	45
1. Use the number pads to enter the time for the second stage.	45
2. Press Power Level until the desired power for the second stage is shown.	45
3. Press START.	45
Add Cook Time (+30 Sec)	46
Defrost	46
1. Press Defrost until the correct food type displays.	46
Table 1: Defrost Settings	46
2. Press START.	46
3. Use the numeric keys to enter the weight of the food in pounds. The setting can be from 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.	46
4. Press START.	46
Popcorn	46
1. Press Popcorn until the correct popcorn amount displays.	46
Table 2: Popcorn Settings	46
2. Press START.	46
Potato	46
1. Press Potato.	46
2. Press START.	46
Veggies	47
1. Press Veggies until the correct vegetable type displays.	47
Table 3: Popcorn Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
Beverage	47
1. Press Beverage until the correct amount displays.	47
Table 4: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
Melt / Soften	47
1. Press Auto Cook until the correct food type displays.	47
Table 5: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
3. Press the number key corresponding to the amount of food.	47
4. Press START.	47
Auto Cook	47
1. Press Auto Cook until the correct food type displays.	47
Table 6: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
3. If cooking bacon, use the number keys to enter how many pieces (1 to 3) and press START.	47
Sensor Cook	48
Table 7: Popcorn Settings	48
1. Press Sensor Cook until the correct food type displays.	48
2. Press START.	48
Reheat	48
Table 8: Defrost Settings	48
1. Press Reheat until the correct food type displays.	48
2. Press START.	48
3. For soup/sauce, use the number keys to enter the quantity (skip for Default) and press START again.	48
Keypad Lock	48
Set Clock	49
1. Press the Settings pad once. “ENTER TIME” flashes in the display	49
2. Enter the time using the numeric keys.	49
3. Press START.	49
Audible Signal Elimination	49
1. Press the Settings pad twice.	49
2. “VOLUME” shows in the display. “LOW”, “MED”, and “HIGH” will show in a cycle.	49
3. Press START when the desired volume is shown in the display.	49
1. Press the Settings pad 3 times. “Lb / KG” shows in the display.	49
2. Press START to change the setting. “KG” or “LB” will briefly display to show the new setting.	49
Care and Cleaning	50
Before You Call	56

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