09
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
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.
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start
a. Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try
again.
c. Check instructions.
Unevenly cooked
foods
a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. Food is not defrosted
completely.
c. Cooking time, power level
is not suit ble.
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.
Overcooked foods
Cooking time, power level is
not suitable.
Use correct cooking time,
power level.
Arcing or sparking
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.
Undercooked foods
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
ventilation ports are not
restricted.
d. Use correct cooking
time, power level.
Improper defrosting
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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