First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you to avoid a service call, refer to
the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.kitchenaid.custhelp.com. In Canada, visit
http://www.kitchenaid.ca.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
In Canada:
Whirlpool Canada LP
Customer eXperience Centre
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga ON L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
PROBLEM SOLVER
If you experience Recommended Solutions
Microwave oven will
not operate Check the following:
■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 2minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not
heat, try the steps in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call forservice.
■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 5minutes or more without the
microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven. Open and close
the door, and then start thecycle.
■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
microwave oven Check the following:
■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
rotation directions ■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.
Display shows
messages
■“Enter clock” with flashing digits means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
■A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance.
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. It mayalso 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
phone interference Check the following:
■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 ovenis on. Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these
items during microwave oven operation.