GE Convection Grill Combination Microwave User manual

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Time Features
Time Cooking
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time.
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
1
You can microwave
by time, temperature
or with the
convenience
features.

Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
serving size
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serving size
REHEAT (See Reheat Guide) serving size
POTATO Starts immediately! serving size
VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! food type/serving size
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight
(Press once)
2
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK
•Cooking
•Time Defrost
•Reheat
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Quick Start

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Operating Instructions
Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven
can be compared to the
surface units on a range.
High (power level 10) or
full power is the fastest way
to cook and gives you
100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of
the food.
Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this
is shown with power level
3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may be
entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be
changed during time
countdown.
1 Press TIME COOK or
select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power
level 1–10.
5 Press START.
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking of
meat and
poultry;
baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews
and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
without
cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening
butter.
Changing Power
Levels

Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is automatically set, but
you may change it for
more flexibility.
You may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START
to resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press TIME COOK
again.
5 Enter the second cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press START.
Time Cook
Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I &II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I &II

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Time Features
Allows you to defrost for the
length of time you select.
See the Defrosting Guide
for suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but
you may change this for
more flexibility. You may
defrost small items more
quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about
half; power level 10 cuts the
total time to approximately
1/3. Rotate or stir food
frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
•Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
•Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved.
If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it
to a microwave-safe dish.
•Foods that spoil easily, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
•For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal roasts,
use Auto Defrost.
•Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
before cooking.
•When defrosted, food
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when
the oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on
Convenience Features.)
Time Defrost

Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls
(1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen
(1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon
(1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes,
if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2–4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
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Time Features
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You can use this feature
two ways:
•It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
•It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can
be changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
Express Cook

How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
1
Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is
less than 3.0 ounces or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2 Press POPCORN. The
oven starts immediately.
Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are
cooking.
.
Popcorn
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
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NOTE: Do not use the metal
shelf when cooking popcorn.
Use only with
prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Convenience Features
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The Reheat feature reheats
servings of many previously
cooked foods.
1 Press REHEAT.
2 Select food type 1–6 for
one serving (see Reheat
Guide below). On some
models, the oven starts
immediately.
3 On some models, press
START.
4 Press 2 or 3 to change the
serving size.
NOTE: The serving size may
be changed or added after
the oven starts. Press
number pad 2 or 3. On some
models, the serving size
for food type 6 cannot be
changed.
Reheat
1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Meats Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Veggies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Beverages Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.
5 Sauces Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Food Type Comments
Reheat Guide
NOTE: Do not use the metal
shelf when using the Reheat
feature.
The Beverage feature heats
servings of any beverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The
oven starts immediately.
On some models, the serving
size is automatically set at
1, but can be changed by
pressing 2 or 3 right after
pressing BEVERAGE.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
Beverage

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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
The Potato feature cooks
up to four 8–10 ounce
potatoes.
Press POTATO once for
one potato, twice for two
potatoes, three times for
three potatoes and four
times for four potatoes.
The oven will start
immediately after
POTATO is pressed.
Potato
The Vegetable feature
automatically sets the
cooking times and power
levels to cook fresh, frozen
or canned vegetables.
1 Press VEGETABLE.
“Select Veggie type 1–3”
will be displayed.
2 Select food type 1–3
(see chart below).
3 Enter weight in ounces
(see chart below).
4 The oven starts
automatically.
Vegetable (Model HVM1540 only)
Food Code Food Weight
1Canned 4–20 oz.
2Frozen 4–20 oz.
3Fresh 4–16 oz.

Convenience Features
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Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Time
feature gives you two ways
to defrost frozen foods.
Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for
Auto Defrost or twice for
Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat,
poultry and fish. Use Time
Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically
sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give
even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds.
There is a handy guide
located on the inside front
of the oven.
•Remove meat from
package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
•Twice during defrost,
the oven signals TURN.
At each TURN signal,
turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat
or shield warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
•After defrosting, most
meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter
food weight. For
example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost is
explained in the Time
Features section.)
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is
stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
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Guide

Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Case
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
Control Panel
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly. Do not
use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects
on the panel—they can
damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch
the control panel.
Door Panel
Before cleaning the front
door panel, make sure you
know what type of panel
you have. Refer to the
eighth digit of the model
number. “S” is stainless
steel, "G" is Graphite, “L”
is CleanSteel and “B”, “W”
or “C” are plastic colors.
Stainless Steel
The stainless steel panel
can be cleaned with
Stainless Steel Magic or a
similar product using a
clean, soft cloth. Apply
stainless cleaner carefully
to avoid the surrounding
plastic parts. Do not use
appliance wax, polish,
bleach or products
containing chlorine on
Stainless Steel finishes.
CleanSteel or Graphite
Use a clean, soft, light and
lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do
not use appliance wax,
polish, bleach or products
containing any chemical
agent on the CleanSteel
or Graphite surfaces.
Plastic Color Panels
Use a clean, soft, lightly
dampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly.
Door Seal
It’s important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the microwave.
Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a
clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and
dust on the bottom often.
Use a solution of warm
water and detergent.
We recommend against
using cleaners with
ammonia or alcohol,
as they can damage
the appearance of the
microwave oven. If you
choose to use a common
household cleaner, first
apply the cleaner directly
to a clean cloth, then
wipe the soiled area.
How to Clean
the Outside
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Light Bulb Replacement
1 To replace the bulb(s),
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the screw from
light cover and lower
the cover.
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool before
removing. After breaking
the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 30- or 40-
watt incandescent bulb
(30-watt—WB36X10198/
40-watt—WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
1 To replace the oven light,
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the top grille by
taking out the 4 screws
that hold it in place.
3 Push tab back and lift
light housing. Replace
the bulb and press the
light housing back into
place.
4 Replace the top grille
and 4 screws. Connect
electrical power to
the oven.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 30- or 40-
watt incandescent bulb
(30-watt—WB36X10198/
40-watt—WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
Oven Light
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REMOVE SCREW
REMOVE SCREWS

Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
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The vent fan has two metal
reusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
The Vent Fan
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
The reusable grease filters
trap grease released by
foods on the cooktop.
They also prevent flames
from foods on the cooktop
from damaging the inside
of the microwave.
For this reason, the filters
must ALWAYS be in place
when the hood is used.
The grease filters should
be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
Reusable Grease
Filters
To remove, slide them to
the side using the tab. Pull
them down and out.
To clean the grease filters,
soak them and then swish
them around in hot water
and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia
products because they will
darken the metal. Light
brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let them
dry before replacing.
To replace, slide the filters
in the frame slot on the
left side of the opening.
Pull up and to the right to
lock into place.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter

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If the model is not vented
to the outside, the air will
be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke
and odors.
The charcoal filter
should be replaced when
it is noticeably dirty or
discolored (usually after
6–12 months, depending
on hood usage). See
“Optional Kits,” page 9
for more information.
The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned. It
must be replaced. Order
Part No. WB02X10776
from your GE supplier.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
To remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
Remove the top grille by
removing the 4 screws that
hold it in place. Slide the
filter toward the front of
the oven and remove it.
To Remove
Charcoal Filter
Remove 4 grille screws to
remove the grille.
To install a new filter,
remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from the
new filter.
Insert the filter into the
top opening of the oven
as shown. When properly
installed, the wire mesh of
the filter should be visible
from the front. Replace
the grille and 4 screws.
To Install
Charcoal Filter

If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Oven will not
start
Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
“LOC” appears
on display
Vent fan will not
turn off
“BAD PROBE”
appears on display
“PLEASE INSERT
PROBE
“ appears
on display
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears on display
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
A fuse in your home •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the
into wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
The cooktop light is •This is normal.
located below the oven
floor. When the light
is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
The control has been •Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
locked. about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
The vent fan •The vent fan cannot be turned off
automatically turns on while the microwave is operating.
to cool internal parts This is normal. Wait for the microwave
while the microwave to turn off and the fan will either go
is on. off automatically or you will need to
turn it off by pressing the Vent Fan
pad after the microwave is off.
The probe has not been •Insert the probe properly into the
completely inserted into oven wall outlet.
the oven wall outlet.
The probe is defective. •Replace the probe.
Probe has been •Insert the probe properly into the
forgotten or not oven wall outlet.
inserted properly.
When using a Sensor •Do not open door until steam is
feature, the door was sensed and time is shown counting
opened before steam down on display.
could
be detected.
Steam was not detected •Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
in maximum amount
of time.
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•Moisture on the oven
door and walls while
cooking. Wipe the
moisture off with a paper
towel or soft cloth.
•Moisture between the
oven door panels when
cooking certain foods.
Moisture should dissipate
shortly after cooking is
finished.
•Steam or vapor escaping
from around the door.
•Light reflection around
door or outer case.
•Dimming oven light and
change in the blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
•Dull thumping sound
while oven is operating.
•The vent fan operating
while the microwave is
operating. The vent fan
will not go off nor can it
be turned off until the
microwave is off.
•TV-radio interference
might be noticed while
using the microwave.
Similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances, it does not
indicate a problem with
the microwave. Plug the
microwave into a different
electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away
from the microwave as
possible or check the
position and signal of
the TV/radio antenna.
Things That
Are Normal
Before You Call For Service