Whirlpool 8206540 Use And Care Manual page 17

Turntable alternates rotation directions
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the
beginning of the cycle.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing ":"?
There has been a power failure or the clock time has been
turned off. See "Display" section to clear display. See "Clock"
section to reset the clock or to turn it on.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
See "Display" section to clear. If it reappears, call for service.
See "Assistance or Service" section.
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating
Is the Timer in use?
See "Timer" section.
On some models, is the Demo Mode in use?
See "Demo Mode" section.
Tones are not sounding
Are tones turned off?
See "Tones" section.
Steam is coming from the vent grille
Some steam is normal.
Fan running slower than usual
Has the oven been stored in a cold area?
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal
room temperature.
Fan running during microwave cooking
This is normal. The fan comes on at low (or medium) speed to
cool the microwave oven. See "Vent Fan" section.
Fan comes on during cooktop usage
This is normal. The fan automatically comes on to cool the
microwave oven if the temperature from the cooktop below
gets too hot. See "Vent Fan" section.
Cooking times seem too long
Is the cooking power set properly?
See "Microwave Cooking Power" section.
Are large amounts of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in
"Microwave Hood Combination Safety?"
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the
home.
Radio, TV or cordless phone interference
Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?
Try a different outlet.
Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust
the radio or TV antenna.
Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?
Make sure these areas are clean.
Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless
networks may experience static or noise while the oven is on.
Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or
avoid using these items during oven operation.
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