Samsung MS23A7013A User Manual page 197

Problem Cause
The brightness Brightness changes
inside the depending on power output
microwave oven changes according to
varies. function.
Cooking is To ventilate the microwave
finished, but the oven, the cooling fan
cooling fan is still continues to run for about
running. 3 minutes after cooking is
complete.
Turntable
While turning, There is no roller ring, or the
the turntable roller ring is not properly in
comes out of place.
place or stops
turning.
The turntable The roller ring is not
drags while properly in place, there
turning. is too much food, or the
container is too large and
touches the inside of the
microwave.
The turntable Food residue is stuck to the
rattles while bottom of the microwave
turning and is oven.
noisy.
Microwave oven
The microwave The door is open.
oven does not
heat.
Action
Power output changes during Smoke comes
cooking are not malfunctions. out during
This is not an microwave preheating.
oven malfunction.
This is not an microwave
oven malfunction.
There is a
burning or plastic
smell when using
Install the roller ring and
the microwave
then try again.
oven.
There is a bad
smell coming
from inside the
Adjust the amount of food
microwave oven.
and do not use containers
that are too large.
The microwave
oven does not
cook properly.
Remove any food residue
stuck to the bottom of the
microwave oven.
Close the door and try again.
Problem Cause
During initial operation,
smoke may come from the
heating elements when you
first use the microwave
oven.
Food is on the heating
elements.
Plastic or non heat-resistant
cookware is used.
Food residue or plastic has
melted and stuck to the
interior.
The microwave oven door
is frequently opened during
cooking.
The microwave oven
controls are not correctly
set.
The wrong type or size of
cookware is used.
Action
This is not a malfunction, and
if you run the microwave
oven 2-3 times, it should
stop.
Let the microwave oven cool
and then remove the food
from the heating elements.
Use glass cookware suitable
for high temperatures.
Use the steam function and
then wipe with a dry cloth.
You can put a lemon slice
inside and run the microwave
oven to remove the odour
more quickly.
If you open the door often,
the interior temperature will
be lowered and this may
affect the results of your
cooking.
Correctly set the microwave
oven controls and try again.
Use suitable cookware with
flat bottoms.
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