Troubleshooting

Before Calling for Service

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

the light bulb is loose or defective.

does not work

 

 

If oven will not cook

check that control panel was programmed correctly.

 

check that door is firmly closed.

 

check that Start Pad was touched.

 

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

If oven takes longer than

be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

normal to cook or cooks

 

 

too rapidly

 

 

If the time of day clock does

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

not 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

check that door is firmly closed.

counting down but the oven is

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

not cooking

 

 

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 LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay

 

 

on up to an hour to cool the oven.

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Maytag MMV4184AA owner manual Troubleshooting, Before Calling for Service, Problem Possible Causes

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