Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guide - Sears 401.8505 serie Manual De Uso

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions.
Neither the oven's display nor the oven operate.
Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.
If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.
Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
electrician repair the outlet.
Plug the oven into a different outlet.
The oven's display works, but the power won't come on.
Make sure the door is closed securely.
Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal.
Check for door damage.
Press STOP/CLEAR pad twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.
The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.
If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then
plug it in again. If there was a power outage, the time indicator will display: PLEASE TOUCH
CLOCK AND SET TIME OF DAY. Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
The food is cooking too slowly.
Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating another appliance on the
same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.
You see sparks or arcing.
Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, use only narrow strips and
allow at least one inch between the foil and interior oven walls.
The turntable makes noises or sticks.
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.
Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference.
This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. Move
your microwave further away from other appliances, like your TV or radio.
Normal noise during operation.
Buzzing can be caused by the magnetron.
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
Slight vibration is considered normal during operation.
NOTE:
If the oven is set to cook for more than 20 minutes, it will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent
power after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
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If none of these items are causing your problem,
call Sears service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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