GE JES1656SRSS - Manual (Page 18)

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be ‡ Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. ‡ Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall ‡ Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. ‡ Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. ‡ Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start
START pad not pressed after ‡ Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered ‡ Press CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
pad not pressed to cancel it.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed ‡ Reset cooking program and press START.
accidentally.
Microwave oven control The control has been locked. ‡ Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds
will not work (When the control panel is to unlock the control.
locked, the lock indicator
will be lit.)
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
„ Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
„ Light reflection around door or outer case.
„ Dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
„ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
„ 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.
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