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CLEANING
OVEN WILL NOT START AT ALL
*Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
-Plug into the outlet.
*Door is open.
-Close the door open and try again.
*Wrong operation is set.
-Check operation instructions.
ARCING OR SPARKING
*Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are
used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
*The oven is operated when empty.
-Do not operate with oven empty.
*Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the
cavity is uncleaned.
-Clean cavity with wet towel.
UNEVEN COOKING OR POOR
DEFROSTING
*Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are
used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
*Cooking time/Cooking power level is not
suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
*Food is not turned or stirred.
-Turn or stir food.
OVERCOOKED FOODS
*Cooking time/Cooking power level is not
suitable.
-Use correct time/cooking power level.
UNDERCOOKED FOODS
*Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are
used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
*Food is not defrosted completely.
-Completely defrost food.
*Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not
restricted.
*Cooking time/Cooking power level is not
suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
Please check your problem by using the guide
below and try the solutions for each problem. If
the microwave oven still does not work properly,
contact the nearest authorized service center.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
INSIDE OF THE OVEN
Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and
spillovers. It is important to keep the area between
door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then
rinse and dry.
Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.
GLASS TRAY
The glass tray can be washed by hand or in
dishwasher.
CONTROL PANEL
Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a
dry cloth.
DOOR
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside
of the oven door, wipe the panel with a soft cloth.
This may occur when the microwave oven is
operated under high humidity conditions and in no
way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
OUTSIDE OVEN SURFACE
Clean with damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, the water should
not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.
After cleaning the oven, be sure that the rotating
ring and the glass tray are in the right position.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any
accidental key setting.
Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power
supply cord of the oven. If impossible, open the
oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL
*
Dull thumping sound during oven operation.
*
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
*Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.
*
Dimming oven light and change in blower
sound during oven operation at power levels
other than high.
*
Some radio and TV interference might occur
during operations. It is similar to the interference
caused by other small appliances such as
mixers, blow dryer, etc.