Maytag JMV8208AA/AC Troubleshooting, Before Calling for Service, Problem Possible Causes

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Troubleshooting

Before Calling for Service

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

 

If nothing on the oven operates

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

 

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

 

• check that controls are set properly.

 

 

If the oven interior light does not work

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

 

 

If oven will not cook

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

 

• check that door is firmly closed.

 

• check that Enter/Start Pad was touched.

 

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

 

 

If oven takes longer than normal to

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

cook or cooks too rapidly

 

 

 

If the time of day clock does not

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

always keep correct time

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

 

 

If food cooks unevenly

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

 

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

 

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

 

 

If food is undercooked

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were

 

correctly followed.

 

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

 

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

 

 

If food is overcooked

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)

 

were followed.

 

 

If arcing (sparks) occur

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

 

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

 

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

 

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

 

 

If the display shows a time counting

• check that door is firmly closed.

down but the oven is not cooking

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

 

 

Vent fan starts automatically

• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent

 

hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool the oven. It may

 

stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

 

 

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Contents Over The Range Microwave Oven Important Safety Instructions Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsGrounding Instructions Infirm Persons JMV8208AA/AC FeaturesOven Specifications Light Timer Touch this pad to set the light timer FeaturesKitchen Timer Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer Operating Instructions ADD 30 SEC Light TimerChild Lock Hold WarmCustom Program Cooking AT High Power LevelsCooking AT Lower Power Levels MORE+/LESSCooking Guide for Lower Power Levels Power Level Microwave Output USEAdding or Subtracting Cook Time Sensor Operating InstructionsSensor Cooking Guide Sensor PopcornMelt Sensor CookPoultry Sensor ReheatCategory Directions Amount Sensor Cook TableSensor Reheat Table Poultry Table Butter Unwrap and place in microwavable container Soften TableMelt Table Butter or Unwrap and place in microwavable containerAuto Defrost Defrost TipsMetal Rack Rapid DefrostTime Defrost Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table Fish Power Level Cooking Time DirectionsFish and Shellfish Getting the Best Cooking ResultsMeat APPETIZERS/SAUCES/ SoupsPower Cooking Meat Level Time Directions Beef Meat Cooking TableCooking Poultry General Directions Power Cooking PoultryPoultry Cooking Table Time DirectionsPasta and Rice Power Cooking PastaPower Cooking Rice Pasta Cooking TableCleaning Grease Filter Care and CleaningCare and Cleaning Charcoal Filter Replacement COOKTOP/NIGHT Light ReplacementOven Light Replacement Cooking Utensils Microwave Utensil GuideProblem Possible Causes TroubleshootingBefore Calling for Service Were followedQuestions and Answers Question AnswerWhat is not covered by these warranties WarrantyFull Two Year Warranty If you need serviceHotte intégrée Instructions de sécurité importantes Instructions de liaison à la terre LI Faut que ce four soit relié à la terreInstructions de sécurité importantes Caractéristiques Spécifications DU FourPopcorn Maïs À Éclater Kitchen Timer MinuterieCaractéristiques Reheat RéchauffageVentilateur LE Four À MICRO-ONDESClock Horloge Light HI/LO/OFF Lampe JOUR/NUIT/ARRÊTADD 30 SEC. 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JMV8208AA/AC specifications

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