Mechanical; Oven Light; Before Calling For Service - Raytheon Amana Menumaster FS-8EVP Use And Care Manual

Mechanical

Oven Light

Caution
To avoid electrical shock
hazard unplug power cord
or open circuit breaker to
microwave oven before
replacing light bulb.
After replacing light bulb,
reconnect power.
Tools needed--
• protective gloves
• flat head screwdriver

Before Calling for Service

If microwave oven does not operate:
• Confirm unit is plugged into dedicated
circuit.
• Confirm unit is on grounded and
polarized circuit.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Determine if
circuit is operable by plugging another item
in outlet.
If oven light does not work:
• Confirm light bulb is screwed in tightly.
• Confirm light bulb is not defective.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any
time. Only authorized servicer should remove outer case. If removed by another
person, warranty is void.
Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-
5511 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also
recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.
Important! Wear gloves to protect hands
should bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to cool.
To change oven light:
1. Remove screw from and open cover on
access door on side of oven (FS-11EVP and
FS-16EVP only).
2. Remove lamp cover on back of oven
(FS-8EVP only).
3. Remove bulb by turning counterclockwise,
being careful not to burn fingers or break
bulb.
4. Replace bulb with:
FS-8EVP--25T-8C, 125-volt, 25-watt,
candelabra base bulb. FS-11EVP and
FS-16EVP T-6 120-volt, 25-watt, candelabra
base bulb available at hardware store.
5. Close access door and replace access
screw (FS-11EVP and FS-16EVP only).
6. Reinstall lamp cover (FS-8EVP only).
7. Plug in microwave oven.
If unit operates intermittently:
• Check inlet and discharge areas for
obstructions.
• Confirm unit was not operated empty or with
metal utensils.
If unit operates, but will not heat food:
• Place one cup cool water in unit.
Heat for one minute. If water temperature
does not rise, unit is operating incorrectly.
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