KitchenAid KHMS2056S manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate Display shows time countdown, but is not operating

■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

■Is the appliance wired properly?

See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven.

■Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section.

■Is the Learning Mode in use? See “Learning Mode” section.

Steam is coming from the vent screen

■Some steam is normal.

Microwave oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

■Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the door?

Remove spacer, then firmly close door.

■Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section.

■Is the Control Lock set? See “Control Lock” section.

■Is the Learning Mode activated? See “Learning Mode” section.

■Is the magnetron working properly?

Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

■Does the display show a message about opening the door?

The door has been closed for an extended period of time (about 5 minutes) after placing food and before starting the microwave oven. Open and close the door, then start the cycle.

Microwave oven door looks wavy

■This is normal and will not affect performance.

Turntable will not operate

■Is the turntable properly in place?

Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.

■Is the turntable support operating properly?

Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and rollers. Replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Place

1 cup (250 mL) of water on turntable, then restart microwave oven. If it still is not working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly.

Turntable alternates rotation directions

■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.

Fan running slower than usual

■Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area? The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature.

Fan running during cooktop usage

■This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan, which is separate from the vent fan, automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven. Both the vent fan and the cooling fan may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven’s controls while the cooktop below is being used.

Cooking times seem too long

■Is the cooking power set properly? See “Microwave Cooking Power” section.

■Are large amounts of food being heated?

Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.

■Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave Hood Combination Safety?”

Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home.

Radio, TV or cordless phone interference

■Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet? Try a different outlet.

■Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the radio or TV antenna.

■Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean? Make sure these areas are clean.

■Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?

Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven is on. Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone, or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation.

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