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Sparking
a. Materials to
be avoided in
microwave oven
were used.
b. The oven is
operating 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 a
wet cloth.
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 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.
Overcooked foods
Cooking time, power
level is not suitable.
Use correct cooking
time, power level.
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.
