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Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
EASY SOLUTION
Microwave oven
interfering with radio,
TV or similar equipment.
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Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
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Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
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Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
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Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
Dim microwave oven light.
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When operating on low power levels, the microwave oven light may
be dimmer.
Steam accumulating
on door and hot air
coming out from vents.
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During operation, steam may be produced. Most will exit through the
vents, however some may accumulate around the oven door.
House lights dim
when in use.
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The outlet or wiring to the outlet may be underrated or the appliance may
be operating on a shared circuit. Ensure the appliance is connected to a
dedicated circuit.
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASON
EASY SOLUTION
Microwave oven
will not start.
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Power cord not plugged in
properly or switched on.
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Fuse blown or circuit
breaker problem.
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Trouble with outlet.
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Unplug, put the plug in again
and switch on.
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Replace the fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
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Have a professional check that
the outlet is not faulty.
Frozen snacks or other
foods are not getting
crisp or brown.
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Crisper pan is not hot enough.
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Too much food is being cooked
at one time.
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Thicker or denser pieces of
food may take longer to heat
through and dry enough for
adequate browning.
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Preheat crisper pan for full
3 minutes.
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Ensure that food is in a single layer
and all pieces are touching the
surface of the crisper pan.
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Choose a higher AMOUNT when
programming a cooking cycle.
When defrosting meat
or chicken pieces, the
edges are overcooking.
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Food is being overheated.
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Remove food from microwave
oven when still slightly frozen in
the center. Allow to rest at room
temperature or in the refrigerator
until completely thawed.