GE JES1288SH Owners Manual - Page 24

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting tips. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Microwave oven controls 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. Door not securely closed. START not pressed after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not pressed to cancel it. CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. Food weight not entered after selecting AUTO DEFROST. The control has been locked. (When the control panel is locked, L will be in the display.) 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. • Open the door and close securely. • Press START. • Press CLEAR/OFF. • Press START. • Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting AUTO DEFROST. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 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 24