TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

Manual background CAUTION

DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the microwave oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Manual background CAUTION

Never use abrasive cleaners, commercial oven cleaners or steel wool pads on any part of the oven.

TIPS & INFORMATION

To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes.

Manual background CAUTION

Never use a knife or any utensil to remove deposits from the oven surfaces.

TIPS & INFORMATION

To remove odors from the microwave oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.

Manual background CAUTION

The turntable motor is sealed. Nevertheless, be careful to avoid water penetrating under the turntable spindle when the bottom of the oven is being cleaned.

TROUBLESHOOTING

problem

possible cause

remedy

Microwave oven

Your microwave

Position the microwave

interfering with TV

oven may cause

oven as far from the

reception

interference

television as is practical.

 

with radio and

 

 

television signals.

 

 

This is normal

 

 

and applies to all

 

 

small electrical

 

 

appliance around

 

 

the home

 

Dim microwave

In low power

This is a normal part of

oven light

microwave

the low power function.

 

cooking,

 

 

microwave oven

 

 

light may dim.

 

Steam

Cooking foods

This is a normal part of

accumulating on

with a high

the cooking process.

microwave oven

moisture content

 

door or leaking

will always

 

from vents

produce steam

 

 

Power cord not

Ensure that power cord is

 

plugged in or

inserted securely into the

 

loose

socket and try again.

Microwave oven

Blown fuse or

Reset circuit breaker or

cannot be started

circuit breaker

have fuse replaced by a

 

 

qualified tradesperson

 

Faulty power

Test the outlet with other

 

outlet

electrical appliances

Microwave oven

Door not closed

Ensure that door is

does not heat

properly closed

 

Glass turntable

Dirty or incorrectly

Refer to installation guide

makes a noise

installed turntable

or cleaning advice.

when microwave

ring assembly

 

oven is in

 

 

operation

 

 

Manual background CAUTION

Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.

Before calling a Service Technician please check carefully the operating instructions, service booklet and the warranty terms and conditions

Manual background CAUTION

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance.

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Westinghouse WMS281SF, WMG281SF, WMS281WF Troubleshooting, Care And Cleaning Of Your Microwave Oven, Tips & Information