Maytag UMC5100AD, Microwave Oven manual Maintenance, Troubleshooting

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MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

TROUBLE	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE REMEDY


Oven will not start.	• Electrical cord for oven is	• Plug into the outlet.
	not plugged in.
	• Door is open.	• Close the door and try
		again.
		• You did not press
		START.
	• A fuse in your home may be	• Replace fuse or contact a
	blown.	qualified electrician.
	• The circuit breaker tripped.	• Reset circuit breaker.
	• Plug is not inserted into wall	• Fully insert the 3-prong
	outlet properly.	plug into wall outlet.

Arcing or sparking.	• Materials to be avoided in	• Check materials and
	microwave oven such as	utensils you can use in
	metal or foil are used.	microwave oven.
		(page 8)
	• The oven is operated when	• Do not operate with oven
	empty.	empty.
	• Spilled food remains in the	• Clean cavity with wet
	cavity.	towel.

Food is not cooked,	• Materials to be avoided in	• Use microwave-safe
defrosted enough or	microwave oven are used.	cookware only. (page 8)
overcooked.	• Oven ventilation ports are	• Check to see that oven
	restricted.	ventilation ports are not
		restricted.
	• The cooking time or power	• Check the chart.
	level is not at recommended	(page 15)
	setting.
	• Food is not turned or stirred.	• Turn or stir food.

LOCK appears on	• The control is locked.	• Press START and hold		MAINTENANCE
rotate.	in place.	is correctly placed on the		MAINTENANCE
display.		for 4 seconds to unlock
		control panel. (page 13)
The oven is not	• You may be using Timer.	• Press STOP/CLEAR to
cooking even though	• The door is not securely	cancel the Timer.
the display shows	closed.	• Open and close the door.
time counting down.

The turntable will not	• The turntable is not correctly	• Check that the turntable
		receptacle. See turntable
		installation on page 9.

You do not hear any	• You have turned off beep	• Reset the setting to beep
tone when keypad is	sound.	sound on. See the
pressed or end-of-		optional settings on
pressed or end-of-		page 18.
cooking sound.		page 18.
cooking sound.

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Contents USER’S Guide Cooking Guide Serial Number Date of Purchase Where PurchasedSpecifications subject to change without notice Model NumberGuide Maintenance Safety SET UP Operation CookingTable of Contents If a fire should start Important Safety InstructionsProper and Safe USE of Your Oven SafetyElectric Shock Hazard Grounding InstructionsPersonal Injury Hazard Do not exceed 1 minute testing timeInterference Note UtensilsMaterials to be avoided in microwave oven Materials you can use in microwave ovenUtensils Remarks Turntable memory allows SET UPNames of Oven Parts and Accessories Turntable InstallationCountertop Installation InstallationOperation Control Panel and FeaturesSoup/Beverage IndicatorsPower Level Display WindowChild LOCK-OUT Setting ClockStep Procedure Keypad OperationMulti-stage Cooking TimerTimed Cooking and Power Level Delay Start CookingPress Cook Time Reminder Beeps If an Error Message appearsAuto Sensor Microwaving Press Pizza SliceGeneral Sensor Cooking/Reheating Auto Sensor Microwaving TipsOptional Settings Defrosting Techniques Conversion ChartDefrost Press Auto DefrostDuring Defrosting ADD 30 SecondsPress Add 30 sec. once Cooking Amount Time Special Notes ONE Touch Start CookingPress Display shows time counting Down Reheating Amount Time Special NotesTo delete a Custom Program Custom ProgramsPress Custom Programs once To use a Custom ProgramCooking Principles and Techniques Cooking GuideItem/Amount Menu Special Notes Reheating GuideCooking Guide Carrot and Basil Bake Fresh Vegetable RecipesTwice-Baked Potatoes Asparagus with Orange-Balsamic VinaigretteFrozen Vegetable Recipes CookingGuide Sensor Cooking Recipes Fresh Vegetable RecipesBeef Food Power Cooking Standing Special Notes TimeTimed Cooking MEATS, Poultry and Fish Fish and Seafood Should be opaque in color and flake easilyLamb PorkFish and Seafood Troubleshooting MaintenanceSTOP/CLEAR was pressed Press STOP/CLEARMicrowave eggs in the shell since they may explode Questions and AnswersRemovable Parts Care and CleaningSpecial Care MaintenanceLimited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada Microwave Oven WarrantyFull Two Year Warranty Limited Parts WarrantyIf You Need Service Microwave Oven Warrantycont