Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASON
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Microwave oven
Power cord not plugged in properly or
will not start
switched on
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Fuse blown or circuit breaker problem
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Trouble with outlet
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Microwave oven
Door not closed properly
does not heat
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Microwave
Radio and TV reception may be
oven interfering
interfered with during operation.
with television
This is similar to the interference
reception
that is sometimes cause by vacuums,
blenders etc.
•
Dim microwave
When operating on low power levels,
oven light
the microwave oven light may be
dimmer.
•
Steam
During operation, steam may be
accumulating
produced. Most will exit through the
and/or hot air
vents, however some may accumulate
coming out from
around the microwave oven door.
vents
EASY SOLUTION
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Ensure door is shut properly
•
Check to make sure there are no
obstructions or that the door is not
damaged in any way
•
Ensure door is shut properly
•
Check to make sure there is no
obstructions or that the door is not
damaged in any way
•
Interference should stop once microwave
is switched off
•
This occurrence is normal
•
Once microwave cooking is complete,
steam condensation maybe removed by
wiping over the affected area with
a dry cloth
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