Troubleshooting
centre.
PROBLEM
Oven will not start
POSSIBLE CAUSE
a. Plug not secure in power socket, or not switched on.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
Arcing or sparking
a. Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. The oven is operated when empty.
c. Spilled food remains in the cavity.
Unevenly cooked food
a. Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely.
c. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
d. Food is not turned or stirred.
Overcooked food
Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
Undercooked food
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely.
c. Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
d. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
Incomplete defrosting
Noise comes from
turntable when oven
is turned on
Oven light does not
glow
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
c. Food is not turned or stirred.
a. Food residue exists between the turntable roller rest and
cavity bottom.
a. The light bulb has burned out, a new bulb must be fitted by
a qualified service engineer.
b. START has not been pressed.
MAINTENANCE
Check for problems by using the chart below. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorised service
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