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Normal
Microwave oven affects
TV broadcasting.
Radio and TV broadcast may be affected by microwave oven.
This resembles the interference of small domestic appliances
such as mixer, vacuum cleaner and electrical fan. This is normal.
Dimmed oven lamp
Oven lamp may appear dimmed during microwave cooking
at low power. This is normal.
Vaporization on the door,
hot air release from out-
lets.
During cooking, steam may release from the food. Most of
the steam will release from ventilation holes. However, some
will accumulate in cold places like oven door. This is normal.
The oven is operated
by mistake with no food
inside.
The oven cannot be operated with no food inside. This is
dangerous.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
ACTION
The oven is not operat-
ing.
The appliance is not prop-
erly plugged to a power
outlet.
Fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is active.
There is a problem with the
power outlet.
Unplug the appliance. Replug it
after 10 seconds.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
(should be repaired by authorized
service technician).
Test the power outlet with other
electrical appliances.
The oven is not heating. The door is not properly
closed.
Close the oven door tightly.
Glass tray makes a
sound when the micro-
wave oven is operated.
Dirty reel slide and oven
base.
Refer to the section "Cleaning and
Maintenance" to clean dirty parts.