11
Troubleshooting
Warning: To avoid electrical shock, which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove the outer case at any time. Only an authorized
SPECTRUM servicer should conduct repairs. Unauthorized repair will void your warranty.
Issue
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Oven will not start
Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
Plug cord into outlet correctly.
Door is open.
Close the door and try again.
Wrong operation is set.
Check instructions.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker is open.
Replace fuse (should be repaired by authorized
servicer) or reset breaker.
Malfunctioning outlet.
Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
Arcing or sparking
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
The oven is operated when empty.
DO NOT operate with cavity empty.
Spilled food remains in the cavity.
Clean cavity with a wet towel.
Dim oven light
Cooking at low power level.
This is normal.
Steam forms on oven door
When cooking foods in a microwave, steam is
generated.
This is normal.
Hot air expelled from vents
Food cooking in a microwave may release heat.
This is normal.
Unevenly cooked foods
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Food is not defrosted completely.
Completely defrost food prior to using oven.
Cooking time, power level, are not suitable.
Use correct cooking time and power level.
Food is not turned or stirred.
Turn or stir food. Follow food distributor's
instructions if necessary.
Overcooked foods.
Cooking time, power level, are not suitable.
Use correct cooking time and power level.
Under cooked foods
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Food is not defrosted completely.
Completely defrost food prior to using oven.
Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not
restricted.
Cooking time, power level, are not suitable.
Use correct cooking time and power level.
Improper defrosting.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Cooking time, power level, are not suitable.
Use correct cooking time and power level.
Food is not turned or stirred.
Turn or stir food. Follow food distributor's
instructions if necessary.
Fan continues after food is
done and door open
Unit keeps fan on to cool the electronics
This is normal
