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Sheila Henriksen Posted on Dec 12, 2013
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Unable to adjust power level, the power level button on the control panel does not respond.

We are unable to adjust the Power Level on our new KitchenAid microwave. Once the cooking time is set, and start button is pushed, the cooking level button (when pushed) gives a P-10 reading. But the Power Level button will not respond when pushed to change the power level. I have followed the instructions in the owner manual for setting the power level, but cannot get the Power Level button to respond at all when following instructions in the manual. The microwave is brand new, and we are just learning to use the different features. Is this appliance defective?

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Try pressing and adjusting the power level before setting the cook time, or maybe before pressing start. Worked on my Panasonic

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 21, 2008

SOURCE: Changing the power level

I had the same problem. All you need to do is put in your cook time first, then adjust the power level. So time cook, whatever # of minutes, power level, then # power level. Hope this helps.

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SOURCE: microwave power level

The first thing to try is a "hard reset". Unplug it from the power line for a minute, plug it back in, set the clock, then try again.

If you don't have your owner's manual, you can download it free from GE/Hotpoint.

Please reply back if you need more help.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Aug 02, 2008

SOURCE: Panasonic Model NN T964SF inverter

If the digital programmer circuit / controller does not get a feedback signal from the inverter for a period of 3 seconds, the controller will stop the cook cycle.

In most cases, this is a problem with the inverter or a bad magnetron.

Due to the lethal voltages used and produced, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.

I would recommend that you contact your nearest Panasonic-authorized servicer.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2008

SOURCE: can't adjust power level

You can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here.

Let us know if you still need help after reviewing the manual.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: Toshiba ER-684 microwave time setting?

clock - clear - enter time - clock

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