GE JES1289 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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 Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
wall 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 not pressed after Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered Press CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
not pressed to cancel it.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed Press START.
accidentally.
Food weight not entered after Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.
Microwave oven controls The control has been locked. Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock
will not work (When the control panel is the control.
locked, L will be in the display.)
Microwave and The rotisserie spit may Remove the spit from the microwave.
grill cooking features be in place. Display reads
will not work “REMOVE SPIT ROD”.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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Troubleshooting tips.
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 TVas far away
from the microwave as possible, or check
the position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.