If nothing on the oven operates | check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. |
check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. |
check that controls are set properly. |
If the oven interior light does not works | the light bulb is loose or defective |
If oven will not cook | check that control panel was programmed correctly. |
check that door is firmly closed. |
check that Start was pressed. |
check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle. |
check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function |
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly | be sure the Power Level is programmed properly |
If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time | check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle. |
be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit |
If food cooks unevenly | be sure food is evenly shaped. |
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking. |
check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking |
If food is undercooked | check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed. |
be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit. |
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking |
If food is overcooked | check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish) were followed |
If arcing (sparks) occur | be sure microwavable dishes were used. |
be sure wire twist ties weren’t used. |
be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty. |
make sure convection rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports |
If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking | check that door is firmly closed. |
check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking function |