Before You Call - Magic Chef KOT-172S Use And Care Manual

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Before You Call
Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary:
If noting on the oven operates:
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped
main circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric
circuit in house.
If the interior of oven collects moisture:
• this is normal, Food gives offmoisture when
cooking and the steam collects on the door
and the oven surface. Wipe offexees_
moisture from oven after each use.
• check that controls are set properly.
• check that thecooking time is set.
lftbe oven interior light does not work:
• The light bulb may be loose or defective. See
page 20 or call a qualified servicer.
If oven will not cook:
• check that control panel was programmed
correcdy.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that START Pad was touched.
• Auto Start may have been set.
• the Control Lockout may have been set
• check the area between the door and seal for
obstructions.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or
cooks too rapidly:
• be sure the Power Level is programmed
properly.
• check instructions on food density, etc.
• verify that voltage to the microwave oven is
not low.
If the time-of-day clock does not always keep
correct time:
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into
the outlet receptacle.
• check that the oven is properly grounded.
• try plugging the oven into an outlet on a
separate electrical circuit.
If oven floor or glas tray are hot:
• this is normal The floor is absorbing heat
from the food.
If food cooks unevenly:
• refer to your recipe for proper cooking
procedures.
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before
cooking.
• checkplacement ofaIuminum strips used to
prevent overcooking,
If food is undercooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,
time, and power levels) were correctly
followed.
• check household voltage.
• try plugging the oven into an outlet on a
sepm-atc electrical ci_uit
• be sure food was completely defrosted before
cooking.
If food is overcooked:
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,
time, and power levels) were correctly
followed_
• the initial temperature of food may have been
higher than nomud.
If arring (sparks) occur:
• be sure microwave-safe dishes were used.
• be sure wire twist ties were not used.
• be sure oven was not operated when empty.
lfthe display shows a time counting down but
the oven is not cooldng:
• check that door is firmly closed.
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