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MAINTENANCE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.
When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it
does not work properly. What is wrong?
A.
The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily
become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven
from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. The microcomputer
should then automatically reset for proper functioning.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave oven is
turned on?
A.
This noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are dirty.
Clean the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom. Frequent cleaning of
these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the microwave oven when reducing
power?
A.
When cooking with a power other than P100, the oven cycles on and off to
obtain the lower power level. The clicking noise can be heard when the
oven cycles on and off. This is normal.
Q.
Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?
A.
Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been made to
vent this steam out of the air exhaust vent.
Q.
What is wrong when the microwave oven interior light will not glow?
A.
There may be several reasons why the interior light will not glow. The light
bulb may have burned out or
START
may have not been pressed. Replace
the light bulb or press
START
. Never replace the light bulb by yourself.
Contact an Authorized Sanyo Service Center.
Q.
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A.
The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane.
Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it.
Never microwave
eggs in the shell since they may explode.
Q.
How are boil-overs avoided?
A.
Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the microwave oven
door or touch
STOP/CLEAR
, the food will stop boiling.
Q.
Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the control panel is pressed?
A.
The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
However, you can turn off the beep tone. See optional settings on page 16.
Q.
Why does the exhaust fan start when the FAN keypad is not pressed?
A.
High temperature air from the heating surface below microwave oven can
cause an overheating condition that may damage the oven. The exhaust
fan will start automatically to cool off the microwave oven and prevent
damage to it.
Q.
How can you be sure your microwave oven is turned off when the exhaust
fan is operating?
A.
When you are operating the microwave, the sound of the exhaust fan may
be louder than the microwave itself. This could possibly prevent you from
knowing for sure if the microwave oven is turned off. The microwave oven
is designed to automatically turn off when door is open.
If for some reason you are not sure the microwave oven is turned off, turn
the exhaust fan off to eliminate the sound and check to see if the
microwave oven is operating. If you are still not satisfied, have the
microwave oven checked.
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