GE JVM1442 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Oven will not
start
Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
“LOCKED” appears
on display
You hear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
A fuse in your home may be blown Replace fuse or reset
or the circuit breaker tripped. circuit breaker.
Power surge. Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3-prong
into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
The cooktop light is located below the This is normal.
oven floor. When the light is on, the
heat it produces may make the oven
floor get warm.
The control has been locked. Press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about
3 seconds to unlock the
control.
You have tried to start the Reminder
Start over and enter a
without a valid time of day.
valid time of
day.
You have tried to change
the
power
Many of the oven’s
level when it is not allowed.
features are preset and
cannot be changed.
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.
Things That
Are Normal