GE JES1142SJ Use and Care Manual - Page 20

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Microwave oven control will not work Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Open the door and close securely. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection. • Press START. Another selection entered • Press PAUSE/CLEAR. already in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR pad not pressed to cancel it. PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed accidentally. • Reset cooking program and press START. The control has been locked. (When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit.) • Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds to unlock the control. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven s Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. s Light reflection around door or outer case. s Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. s Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. s TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20