Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by littlethings you canfind and fix without tools of any kind. Check the
listsbelow and on the next page beforecalling for assistance or service. Ifyou still need help, call Sears Service
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME_
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works. • The power supply cord isnot plugged intoa grounded 3 prong outlet. (See the
ElectricalRequirements" section on page 6 and the "Electricalconnection"
section on Page 8.)
• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
• The electric company has had a powerfailure.
The microwave oven will
not run.
• You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP to cancel the Kitchen
Timer.
• The door is not firmly closed and latched.
• You did nottouch START.
• You did notfollow directions exactly.
• An operation that you set earlier is still running.Touch STOPto cancel that
operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is notcooked
enough.
• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your
electric company can tellyou if the line voltage is low. Your electricianor service
technician can tellyou if the outlet voltage is low.
• The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
Check the chart on Page 15.
The display shows a time • The oven door is notclosed completely.
counting down but the oven • You have set the controls asa kitchentimer. Touch STOP to cancel the
is notcooking. KitchenTimer.
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