Amana AMV2175CW, AMV2175CS, AMV2175CB 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.
	■ 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
Display shows	■ A flashing “:” or “PF” means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
messages	■ A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance.
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.
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.