Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Causes |
1. Dim Oven Light | 1. In low power cooking, |
| oven light may become |
| dim |
What to do
1. This is normal |
2.Steam accumulating on door or hot air coming out of vents during cooking
3.Oven is started accidentally with no food in it
4.Interference with TV reception
2.Food releases steam during cooking
3.Microwave is started accidentally with no food in it
4.Microwave operation may affect radio and TV reception
2. This is normal |
3. No damage will occur if |
the microwave runs for less |
than 20 seconds |
4. This is normal |
5. Microwave will not start | 5a. Power cord not plugged in tightly |
| 5b. A fuse is blown or circuit breaker |
| trips |
| 5c. Problem with electrical outlet |
5a. Unplug, wait 10 seconds, then plug in again
5b. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
5c. Consult with professional electrician
6.Glass turntable makes noise during operation
7.Popcorn is
6.The microwave cavity is dirty
7.Incorrect power level selected for size of popcorn bag
6. Clean the microwave and |
Turntable rest with warm water and |
7. Refer to page 12 for “Popcorn” |
Button instructions. Always follow |
manufacturer’s instructions for |
popcorn if the cooking time for the |
manufacturer’s recommended time. |
Never leave popcorn cooking |
unattended. |
8. One of the display icons begins | 8. A cooking function was |
flashing when the microwave isn’t | accidentally activated |
cooking |
|
8. Press “Stop/Clear” button |
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Microwave 87025 Use and Care Manual: Support: