If
you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
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Before calling for assistance.. .
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself with-
out tools of any kind
If nothlng operates:
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Is the range correctly plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage? [See Instal-
lation Instructions.)
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Have you checked the main fuse or crrcurt
breaker box?
If the microwave oven will not run:
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Is the timer set?
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Is the Cook Power set?
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Is the door firmly closeci ?
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Did you push the START Button?
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Did you follow the directions on page 5
exactly?
If microwave cooking times seem too long:
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Is the electric supply to your home low or
lower than normal? Your electric company
can tell you if the line voltage is low.
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Is the Cook Power at the recommended
setting?
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Are you allowing for more time when cook-
ing more food at one time?
If the microwave oven turns off too soon or
not soon enough when using the probe:
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Is at least 1 3 of the probe in the food?
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Is the probe tip in the center of the food?
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Is the probe touching bone or fat?
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Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few
minutes after cooking7
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Is the probe plugged tightly Into its socket?
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Is the Cook Power set where rt should be?
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Is the Meal Sensor set at the ena tempera.
ture you want?
If the lower oven will not operate:
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Is the Oven Selector turned to a setting
(BAKE or BROIL, but not TIMED)’
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Is the Oven TemperaturF Control turned to a
temperature setting?
If surface units will not operate:
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Have you checked main fuse or circuit
breaker box?
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Are surface units plugged in all the way?
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Do the control knobs turn?
If surface unit knob or knobs wlff not turn:
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Did you push in before trying to turn:
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Is the spring replaced as shown on
pagel7?
If solI Is visible on continuous-cleaning oven
finish:
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The special finish is designed to gradually
reduce oven soil during normal baking
or roasting. It is not designed to keep your
oven spotless...only presentably clean.
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If you broil often, you may see oven soil.
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The door is cooler than oven walls. Soil will
be more visible on the door than other
areas in the oven. See page 21, “Hand
Cleaning.”
If cooking results aren’t what you expect:
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Is the range level?
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Are you using pans recommended in the
Cooklng Guide?
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If baking, have you allowed 11 2 to 2 inches
(4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air
circulation?
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Does the oven temperature seem too low or
too high? See page 12, “Adjusting the oven
temperature control.”
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Have you preheated the oven as the recipe
calls for?
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Are the pans the size called for in the
recipe?
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Are you following a tested recipe from a
reliable source?
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Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat
bottoms?
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Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit
being used?
See the Cooklng Guide for more information
on cooking problems and how to solve them.
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