9. Wipe the Control Panel with a soft damp cloth. Do not allow the Control
Panel to become wet.
NOTE: When cleaning the Control Panel leave the Microwave door open or
activate the Child Lock to prevent the Microwave from being turned on
accidentally.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Microwave will not start
• Electrical cord for Microwave
• Plug into the outlet
is not plugged in
• Door is open
• Close the door and try again
• Wrong operation is set
• Check instructions
Arcing or sparking
• One of the items in the
• Use microwave-safe
‘Materials to be Avoided in
cookware only
the Microwave Oven’ section
was used.
• The Microwave is operated
• Do not use empty
when empty
• Spilled food remains
• Clean cavity. See the
in the cavity
‘Care & Cleaning’ section.
Unevenly cooked foods
• One of the items in the
• Use microwave-safe
‘Materials to be Avoided in
cookware only
the Microwave Oven’ section
was used.
• Check weight and time
• Food is not defrosted completely
of defrosting
• Food is not cooked completely • Turn or stir food during
cooking
Overcooked or
• Cooking time, power
• Use correct cooking
undercooked foods
level is not suitable
time, power level
Improper defrosting
• One of the items in the
• Use microwave-safe cookware
‘Materials to be Avoided in
only - See 'Utensils for Use in
the Microwave Oven’ section
the Microwave section
was used.
• Cooking time, power level is
• Check recipe or package
not suitable
directions
• Food is not turned or stirred
• Turn or stir food during cooking
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