Whirlpool W10545080A Problem Solver, If you experience Recommended Solutions

PROBLEM SOLVER

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If you experience	Recommended Solutions
Microwave oven will	Check the following:
not operate	■	Household fuse or circuit breaker - If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, replace the
		fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
	■ Household inverter power supply - The power source for this microwave oven is an inverter, and is
		incompatible with household inverter power supplies.
	■ Magnetron - Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not
		heat, try the steps in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for service.
	■ Door - Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door, remove it,
		then firmly close door.
		If a message about the door appears in the display, the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the
		microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven. Open and close
		the door, then start the cycle.
	■ Control - Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is off. Make sure Demo Mode (on some
		models) is off.
Arcing in the	Check the following:
microwave oven	■	Soil buildup - Soil buildup on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the
		door touches the frame can cause arcing. See “General Cleaning” in “Microwave Oven Care” section.
Turntable alternates	■	This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.
rotation directions
Odor and smoke
coming from
microwave oven during	■	This is normal for the first few convection cycles. The odor will dissipate with repeated use.
convection cooking
(on some models)
Quartz bulb (on some	■	This is not unusual. See “Grill Element” in the “Features” section.
models) does not	■	Is the element still working properly?
appear to be on
		Place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack, place the rack on the turntable and close the door. Program the
		microwave oven using manual grill – without microwaves – for 4 minutes. The bread should toast dark brown. If it
		does not toast, call for service.
Fan running during	■	This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan (on some models), which is separate from the vent fan,
cooktop usage		automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven. It may also
		automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven’s controls while the cooktop below is
		being used.
Fan running after	■	This is normal for convection and grill use. The fan may run for up to 10 minutes to cool the microwave oven.
cooking is finished
Radio, TV or cordless	Check the following:
phone interference	■	Proximity - Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the radio or TV antenna.
	■ Soil - Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean.
	■ Frequency - Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise
		while microwave oven is on. Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these
		items during microwave oven operation.

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