The Problem Solver - Hotpoint Counter Saver RVM58 Use And Care Manual

The Problem Solver
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To Save Time and Money—
before you call for service, check the Problem Solver
If you have a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to
locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OVEN WILL NOT COME ON
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped,
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, Door not securely closed.
YET OVEN WILL NOT START
START must be touched after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not
touched to cancel it.
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and
touch START.
Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during
TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST functions.
Make sure you have entered desired cooking temperature after
touching TEMP COOK.
After touching QUICK SET or AUTO ROAST pads, no code number
was entered.
FOODS ARE EITHER Over- cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food
COOKED OR UNDERCOOKED density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and addi-
tional cooking time for completion.
Incorrect Power Level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended
Power Level or changing levels during cooking if necessary.
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific
instructions, Check Cookbook or recipe for these instructions.
Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be
increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cookbook
for recommendation on increasing time.
Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check Cookbook for
probe placement.
"PF" APPEARS ON DISPLAY Appears when oven is first plugged in. This is normal.
Appears when power to oven has been interrupted, and then
resumed. Touch CLEAR/OFF to erase "PF". Clock must be re-set.
All These Things Are Normal on Your Microwave Oven:
1. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
4. Dull thumping sound while operating at power
2. Light reflection around door or outer case.
levels other than high.
3. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound 5. Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
may occur while operating at power levels other
while using your microwave oven. It's similar to the
than high.
interference caused by other small appliances and
does not indicate a problem with your oven.
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