Sanyo EMS-8600S Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

TROUBLE	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not	• Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.	• Plug into the outlet.
start.	• Door is open.	• Close the door and try
	• Wrong operation is set.	again.
		• Check instructions.
Arcing or	• Materials to be avoided in microwave	• Use microwave-safe
sparking.	oven were used.	cookware only.
	• The oven is operated when empty.	• Do not operate with oven
	• Spilled food remains in the cavity.	empty.
		• Clean cavity with wet towel.
Unevenly	• Materials to be avoided in microwave	• Use microwave-safe
cooked foods.	oven were used.	cookware only.
	• Food is not defrosted completely.	• Completely defrost food.
	• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.	• Use correct cooking time,
	• Food is not turned or stirred.	power level.
		• Turn or stir food.
Overcooked	• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.	• Use correct cooking time,
foods.		power level.
Under cooked	• Materials to be avoided in microwave	• Use microwave-safe
foods.	oven were used.	cookware only.
	• Food is not defrosted completely.	• Completely defrost food.
	• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.	• Check to see that oven
	• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.	ventilation ports are not
		restricted.
		• Use correct cooking time,
		power level.
Improper	• Materials to be avoided in microwave	• Use microwave-safe
defrosting.	oven were used.	cookware only.
	• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.	• Use correct cooking time,
	• Food is not turned or stirred.	power level.
		• Turn or stir food.

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