Troubleshooting - Kenmore 565.68380 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each
_roblem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest
authorized service center.
TROUBLE
When the oven is
plugged into a wall
outlet for the first time,
it does not work
properly.
CAUSE
• The microcomputer used in
the oven control may
temporarily become
scrambled and fail to
function as programmed.
Light reflection around .
the outer case.
Noise coming fromthe •
turntable when the
oven is turned on.
How are the boil-overs •
avoided.
Noise coming from the •
oven when reducing
power.
Oven will not start.
Arcing or sparking.
Unevenly cooked •
foods.
Steam coming out of •
the air exhaust vent.
This light is from the oven
light located outside the
oven cavity,
REMEDY
• Unplugthe oven from
the wall outlet and then
plug it back in.
Noise occurs when the • Clean the turntable
turntable roller rest and roller rest and cavity
cavity bottom are dirty, bottom.
Small utensil is used. • Use a larger utensil
than usual for cooking.
When cooking with a power
other than P-100, the oven
cycle to obtain the lower
power level.
The clicking noise can be
heard when the oven
cycles. This is normal.
Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
Door is open.
Wrong operation is set.
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
The oven is operated when
empty.
Food refuse remains in the
cavity or inside the cavity is
uncleaned.
Materials to be avoided in
.microwave oven are used.
Food is not defrosted
completely.
Cooking time/Cooking
power level is not suitable.
Food is not turned or
stirred.
Steam is produced during
cooking. The microwave
oven has been made to
vent this steam.
• Plug into the outlet.
• Close the door and try
again.
• Check instructions,
(pages 11-18)
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Do not operate with
oven empty.
• Clean cavity with wet
towel.
• Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 6)
• Completely defrost
food.
• Use correct time/
cooking power level.
• Turn or stirfood.
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