GE JVM172H User Manual

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 Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
 
 NOT
 A fuse in your 
 
 be blown   the circuit breaker tripped. Replace 
 or
COME 
reset circuit breaker.
 Unplug 
your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
 Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully 
 
 wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL
● 
Door not securely closed.
 YET OVEN
WILL 
 START
● 
START must be 
touched after entering cooking selection.
 Another selection entered already   oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to 
 
 Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME 
   or 11.
● 
 
 touched 
 Reset cooking program 
 touch 
START.
 Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being 
used during Auto Roast or
Temp Cook.
● 
Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP
COOK/HOLD.
Make sure you entered a code number 
 touching 
 functions.
 
 EITHER
 Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density
OVERCOOKED 
OR
or 
 of foods in 
 Touch 
 COOK I or 11 and additional cooking
time for completion.
. Incorrect 
 
 entered. Check cookbook for recommended power
level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.
● 
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific 
Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.
. Too many dishes in oven at same 
 Cooking time must be increased
when cooking more than 
 food item. Check cookbook for recommendation on
increased time.
 Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.
● 
Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking
time in Auto Cook 
● 
Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state during Auto Cook, just as in regular
microwaving, Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to
5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces.
 Oven door was opened during 
 cycle of Auto Cook function.
. Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or
Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook   Auto Roast section of this book
for specific instructions.
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