MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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.
Oven will not start
Arcing or sparking
Unevenly cooked foods
Overcooked foods
Undercooked foods
Improper defrosting
a. Electrical cord for oven is not
plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try again.
c. Check instructions
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.
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.
Cooking time, power level is not
suitable.
Use correct cooking time, power
level.
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
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.
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