Kenmore 86013 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works.
The microwave oven will not run.
The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded three
prong outlet. (See the Electrical Requirements section on page
6 and the Electrical Connection section on page 8.)
A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
The electric company has had a power failure.
You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP to cancel the
Timer.
The door is not rmly closed and latched.
You did not touch START.
You did not follow directions exactly.
An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP to
cancel that operation.
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can nd and x without tools of any kind. Check
the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears
Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food is not cooked enough.
The display shows a time counting
down but the oven is not cooking.
The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the
chart on page 15.
The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or
lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the
line voltage is low. Your electrician can tell you if the outlet
voltage is low.
Refer to Cooking Tips Guide.
The oven door is not closed completely.
You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch the STOP
pad and cancel the Timer.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM CAUSE
Vent fan comes on automatically The vent fan will automatically turn on if it senses to much heat
during cooking on the cooktop below.
VENT MOTOR
PROBLEM CAUSE
You hear the humming sound This is normal noise during operation from the magnetron, fan
noise and the transformer.
NOISE