Sharp R-959M, R-98STM-A operation manual Troubleshooting Chart, Query, Answer

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	TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
QUERY	ANSWER
Draught circulates	When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
around the door.	The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
Condensation forms in	The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
the oven, and may drip	steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
from the door.	The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
	being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
	Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing from	Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
within the cavity when	the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of
cooking.	the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.	Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been
	pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or
	similar.
The display is lit but the	Check the door is closed properly.
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Oven cooks too slowly.	Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.	The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.	The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
The display shows	Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. Follow these steps to cancel the
different messages from	demo mode.
“ENERGY SAVE MODE”	1.	Press the STOP/CLEAR key once.
when you plug the oven	2. Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 10 seconds until you hear
in and open the door.
		until you hear the oven beep for a second time.
You are unable to
	3. Quickly press the STOP/CLEAR key 10 times within 10 seconds.
programme your oven
	4.	The oven display will show “DEMO OFF”.
or the microwave energy
does not pulse on and
off during use.

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