Appendix
Troubleshooting Guide |
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Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible | Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference. | |
problems and solutions. | • This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, | |
Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. | ||
such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other | ||
• Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. | ||
appliances, like your TV or radio. |
• If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch | Note : | |
is turned on. | If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes, it will auto- | |
• Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in | ||
matically adjust itself to 70 percent power after 25 minutes to | ||
again. | ||
avoid overcooking. | ||
• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse. | ||
Care and Cleaning | ||
• Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t | ||
work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet. | Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. | |
• Plug the oven into a different outlet. | ||
The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come | • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids | |
on. | can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently. | |
• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not | ||
• Make sure the door is closed securely. | ||
use harsh detergents or abrasives. | ||
• Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door | • To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of | |
seal. | water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven | |
• Check for door damage. | fresh) in a | |
• Press Cancel twice and | or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes. | |
The power goes off before the set time has elapsed. | • Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray. | |
• If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the | To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it | |
in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm | ||
outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If there was a power | ||
sudsy water or in the dishwasher. | ||
outage, the time indicator will display “ ENJOY YOUR COOKING - - - | ||
• Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth. | ||
PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS” Reset the clock | ||
Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the | ||
and any cooking instructions. | ||
oven, don’t let water seep into the openings. | ||
• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse. | ||
• Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use | ||
The food is cooking too slowly. | ||
a soft cloth to avoid scratching. | ||
• Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating | • If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a | |
another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If | soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high | |
necessary, move the oven to its own circuit. | humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage. | |
You see sparks or arcing. | • Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the | |
• Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, | magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water | |
in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is | ||
use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil | ||
accidentally turned on. | ||
and interior oven walls. | ||
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The turntable makes noises or sticks. |
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• Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor. |
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• Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly. |
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