Troubleshooting

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 does not work

the light bulb is loose or defective.

 

 

If oven will not cook

check that control panel was programmed correctly.

 

check that door is firmly closed.

 

check that Enter/Start Pad was touched.

 

check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking function.

 

 

If oven takes longer than normal to

be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

cook or cooks too rapidly

 

 

 

If the time of day clock does not

check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

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 was not operated when empty.

 

make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

 

 

If the display shows a time counting

check that door is firmly closed.

down but the oven is not cooking

check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

 

 

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 LO setting to cool the oven. It may stay

 

on up to an hour to cool the oven.

 

 

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Maytag AMV5164AC, AMV5164AA important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes

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