Hotpoint RE960 Use And Care Manual page 11

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 ~C)ME 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.
Door not securely closed.
WHEN USING TEMPERA- TIM E/TEMP switch must be set at TEMP'position. If Switch is set on
TUFIE PROBE, OVEN WILL TIME and there is time left on timer, rotate timer to "O".
NOT COME ON AFTER
"START" IS PRESSED
Check to be sure cable end of probe is securely "seated" into oven
receptacle.
Temperature set on TEMPERATURE Dial must be higher than actual
food temperature for oven to start.
FOODS ARE EITHER Over- cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food
COOKED OR UNDERCOOKED
density or amount of foods in oven. Set additional cooking time for
completion.
Incorrect Power Level set. Check Cookbook for recommended
Power Level or changing levels d,uring 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 fooditem. Check Cookbook
for recommendation on increasing time.
Temperature probe must be inserted into food properiy. Check
Cookbook for probe placement when cooking by temperature.
t. 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
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
5. Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using.,your microwave oven. It's similar to the
interference caused by other small appliances and
does not indicate a problem with your oven.