Troubleshooting, Things that are normal with your microwave oven – GE 30 Inch Over-the-Range Microwave Owners Guide User Manual
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Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
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into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed.
Open the door and close securely.
Floor of the oven is warm even
when the oven has not been used
Heat from the cooktop light may make the
floor get warm.
This is normal.
"CONTROL LOCK IS ON"
appears on display
The control has been locked.
Press and hold
Mute On/Off
for about 3 seconds to unlock
the control.
You hear an unusual low-tone
beep
You have tried to change
the power level
when it is not allowed.
Many of the oven’s features are preset and cannot be
changed.
“SENSOR ERROR” appears on
display
When using a Sensor feature, the door was
opened before steam could be detected
Do not open door until steam is sensed and time is shown
counting down on display
Steam not detected in maximum amount of
time
Use
TIME COOK
to heat for more time
Food amount too large for
Sensor Reheat
Sensor Reheat is for single servings of
recommended foods
Use
TIME COOK
for large amounts of food
Troubleshooting Tips...
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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at
power levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict
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microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch
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the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
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interference to radio or television reception, which can be
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encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
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receiver.
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different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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technician for help.
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distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between
the antenna of this device and persons during device
operation.
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distance is not recommended.
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not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
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