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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start 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
suitable .
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
ventilation 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
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 .
MODEL:
SMW1800E
Operation Instructions Cont.