GE 49-4545 - Manual (Page 18)

The Problem Soswer
Save time and money.. .before you call for service, check the following:
Microwave Oven Oven Light Does Not Work:
Oven Will Not Start:
ÉS 1 inht hiilhv Ic lr\r»co
® Make sure door is securely closed.
'3 TIME/TEMP Switch may iiot be pushed all the way up
or down.
® Timer isn’t set when using Time Cooking.
® when Temperature Cooking, switch isn’t set on TEMP.
® Temperature Probe is not securely “seated” into oven
receptacle during Temperature Cooking.
® Check Temperature Control Knob if using Temperature
Cooking to make sure set temperature is higher than
actual internal food temperature, otherwise oven will
not start.
® Start Button not pressed after setting oven controls.
Foods Are Eftlier Overcooked or
Undercooked:
® Not enough time set when using Time Cooking because
of variance of starting food temperatures.
® The density and amount of foods will vary and thus may
© Bulb is defective.
© Switch operating oven light is broken.
Foods Áre Not Cooking Properly During
Baking, Roasting or Broiling:’
ivia^tí burü '^vtìii (-/uriirui miuus arti pruptiriy bt;i.
Improper shelf position is being used.
Thermostat needs adjustment.
Meat thermometer is not positioned correctly in meat.
Not preheating oven when suggested.
Improper size container is being used.
Not enough cooking time allowed for meat’s poundage.
Oven shelf not level.
Too many utensils or foods in the oven.
Aluminum foil not slit when used over broiler rack.
Food being baked on hot pan.
In TIME BAKE, Automatic Oven Timers not set properly.
n a a r i m n r a t i m a f n r c n m n l a t i n n
® Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check
Cookbook for specific probe placement.
Seif-Cleaning Operation:
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred if these instruc­
tions were given in recipe.
Too many dishes in oven at same time.
You did not enter a different Power Level as suggested
in recipe.
Oven Won’t Latch:
® Oven is too hot from prior use, so let cool slightly.
© Not holding in Latch Release while moving Latch.
@ Oven Set Knob not on CLEAN.
Coriveritfonaf Oven
Oven Will Not Work:
® Plug on range not completely inserted in outlet receptacle.
© The circuit breaker tripped in your house.
© A fuse has biovv/n.
© Oven controls are not properly set.
Ail These Things Are Normai on Your Mlc|ó^áV© W
1. Steam oTvapor escaping from around the door.
2. Light refiection around door or outer case.
3. Dimming oven lighi and Change in biower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than hiah.
4. Dull thumping sound while operating at power
levels other than high.
^ £ 3 ^ ó * r \ , : I < * » -»n. A í i-«. ^»1.
•rf» I V “3 .lOMiw. If 1 1^1 ! M i y f ! i
while using your microwave oven. It's sirriilar to the
interference caused by other sm,a!i appliances and
does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Oven Will Not Seff-Cfean:
@ Door is improperly locked and latched.
© Oven Set Knob is not in CLEAN position.
® Oven Temp Knob is not positioned on CLEAN.
© Start iime/stop time dials are improperly set.
@ Excessive spills, spatters, and soil deposits are not
being cleaned up prior to self-cleaning.
Oven Won’t Unlock:
® Range hasn’t cooled to a safe temperature.
© Not holding down Latch Reiease Button while moving
Latch.
ilSh'