Maytag MMV5186AA owner manual 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	•	the light bulb is loose or defective.
does not work
If oven will not cook	•	check that control panel was programmed correctly.
	•	check that door is firmly closed.
	•	check that Start Pad was touched.
	•	check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.
If oven takes longer than	•	be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly
If the time of day clock does	•	check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.
not 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 wasn’t operated when empty.
	•	make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.
If the Display shows a time	•	check that door is firmly closed.
counting down but the oven is	•	check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.
not cooking
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 LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay
		on up to an hour to cool the oven.

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Contents Contents Over The Range Microwave OvenWhat You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsImportant Safety Instructions Recognize this symbol as a Safety message Features MMV5186AA Oven SpecificationsCustom Programs Touch this pad to set a cooking time Features cont’dFeatures Help Kitchen TimerLearn about Your Microwave Oven ClockLight HI LOW OFF Light TimerChild Lock ADD 30 SECCustom Recipe Cooking AT High Power LevelCooking 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 PopcornCook Baked PotatoVegetable Entree, Casserole and Rice Example To cook riceExample To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef ReheatAuto Defrost Defrost padDefrosting Tips Weight Conversion ChartEquivalent Ounce Weight Tenths of a pound Food Setting AT Beep Special Instructions Beef Auto Defrost ChartMeat Setting LambAuto Defrost Chart Operation cont’dDefrost pad Time DefrostExample To defrost for 2 minutes Example To defrost 1lb. ground beefFish and Shellfish Fish Power Level Cooking Time DirectionsCooking Fish and Shellfish Cooking TableMeat Meat Cooking Table Power Cooking Meat Level Time Directions BeefCooking cont’d Poultry Cooking Table Power Cooking Poultry Level Time DirectionsPoultry Cooking Poultry General DirectionsPasta and Rice Power Cooking Pasta Level Time DirectionsPower Cooking Rice Level Time Directions Pasta Cooking TableCleaning Grease Filters MaintenanceCare and Cleaning Metal RackCharcoal Filter Replacement Oven Light ReplacementRecommended Utensils Microwave Utensil GuideProblem Possible Causes TroubleshootingBefore Calling for Service Question Answer Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers Canadian Residents Limited Parts WarrantyLimited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada