TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
•
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
•
Is the appliance
wired properly?
See Installation
Instructions provided with your oven.
Oven will not operate
•
Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
•
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Microwave
Oven Control" section.
Is the Child Lock set?
See "Child Lock" section.
Is the magnetron
working properly?
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100%
cooking power. If water does not heat, contact a Sears
trained repair specialist. See back cover.
Oven makes humming
noise
•
This is normal and occurs when the transformer for the
magnetron cycles on.
Oven door looks wavy
•
This is normal and will not affect performance.
Turntable
will not operate
•
Is the turntable
properly in place?
Make sure turntable is correct-side
up and is sitting securely
on the turntable support. See "Turntable" section.
Is the turntable
support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.
Replace turntable. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart
oven. If still not working, contact a Sears trained repair
specialist. See back cover. Do not operate the oven without
turntable and turntable support working properly.
Turntable
rotates both directions
•
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of
cycle.
Display shows messages
•
Is the display showing an "Oven Status" screen, with a
letter/number
code and instruction to inform Sears?
The oven has detected an internal problem. It has run a self-
checking program and displayed the error. Contact a Sears
trained repair specialist. See back cover.
Display shows time countdown,
but oven is not
operating
•
Is the Kitchen Timer in use?
See "Kitchen Timer" section.
Tones are not sounding
•
Are tones turned off?
See "Tones" section.
Steam is coming from the vent grille
•
Some steam is normal.
Fan running
slower than usual
•
Has the oven been stored in a cold area?
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal
room temperature.
Fan running during cooking
•
This is normal. Fan comes on at low speed to cool the oven.
Cooking
times seem too long
•
Is the cooking power set properly?
See "Cooking Power" section.
•
Are large amounts
of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
•
Is the incoming
voltage less than specified in the
"Microwave
Oven Safety" section?
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the
home.
Radio or TV Interference
•
Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?
Try a different outlet.
•
Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust
the radio or TV antenna.
•
Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?
Make sure these areas are clean.
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