22B e f o r e Yo u C a l lIf noting on the oven operates: check for a blown circuit fuse or a trippedmain circuit breaker. check if oven is properly connected to electriccircuit in house. check that controls are set properly. check that the cooking time is set.If the oven interior light does not work: The light bulb may be loose or defective. Seepage 20 or call a qualified servicer.If oven will not cook: check that control panel was programmedcorrectly. check that door is firmly closed. check that START Pad was touched. Auto Start may have been set. the Control Lockout may have been set check the area between the door and seal forobstructions.If oven takes longer than normal to cook orcooks too rapidly: be sure the Power Level is programmedproperly. check instructions on food density, etc. verify that voltage to the microwave oven isnot low.If the time-of-day clock does not always keepcorrect time: check that the power cord is fully inserted intothe outlet receptacle. check that the oven is properly grounded. try plugging the oven into an outlet on aseparate electrical circuit.If oven floor or glas tray are hot: this is normal. The floor is absorbing heatfrom the food.If the interior of oven collects moisture: this is normal. Food gives off moisture whencooking and the steam collects on the doorand the oven surface. Wipe off excessmoisture from oven after each use.If food cooks unevenly: refer to your recipe for proper cookingprocedures. be sure food is evenly shaped. be sure food is completely defrosted beforecooking. check placement of aluminum strips used toprevent overcooking.If food is undercooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,time, and power levels) were correctlyfollowed. check household voltage. try plugging the oven into an outlet on aseparate electrical circuit. be sure food was completely defrosted beforecooking.If food is overcooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,time, and power levels) were correctlyfollowed. the initial temperature of food may have beenhigher than normal.If arcing (sparks) occur: be sure microwave-safe dishes were used. be sure wire twist ties were not used. be sure oven was not operated when empty.If the display shows a time counting down butthe oven is not cooking: check that door is firmly closed.Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary: