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