Whirlpool GSC308 YGSC308 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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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 blown, or has the circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If problem
continues, call an electrician.
Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See Electronic Oven Control section.
On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See Control Lock section.
On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set?
See Sabbath Mode section.
On combination oven models, is the lower oven self-
cleaning?
The upper oven will not work during the lower oven Self-
Cleaning Cycle.
Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service.
See Assistance or Service section.
Oven makes humming noise
This is normal and occurs when the transformer in 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.
Is the turntable support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.
Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the
turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for
service. See Assistance or Service section. 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 PF, PF id=27 or PF id=30?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
Display(s) section. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See Clock section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See Display(s) section. If it reappears, call
for service. See Assistance or Service section.
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating
Is the Timer in use?
See Timer section.
Tones are not sounding
Are tones disabled?
See To nes section.
Smoke is coming from oven vent during broiling
Some smoke is normal and occurs just as in conventional
broiling.
Sparking during broiling
This is normal and occurs as fat burns off from past cooking.
Sparking will stop once fat is completely burned off.
Cooking times seem too long
Is the cooking power set properly?
See Cooking Power in Microwave Oven Use section.
Are large amounts of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Parts
and Features?
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system of the
house.