Siemens HME 97 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 59

Problem
The clock display flashes.
The clock display suddenly
becomes blank.
A cooking time, temperature
and/or a flashing symbol
appear in the display.
The microwave does not
switch on.
The food takes longer than
usual to heat up.
The microwave does not
switch off.
The Er1 or Er4 error message
appears in the temperature
display.
The Er3 error message
appears in the clock display.
Er5 appears in the
temperature display.
Possible cause
Power failure.
The time counts down in
the background.
A rotary knob or a button
was pressed accidentally.
The Start button was not
pressed after the setting
had been made.
The door is not closed
properly.
The microwave was not
started.
The microwave setting
selected was too low.
A greater amount than
usual was placed in the
microwave.
The food was colder than
usual.
The temperature sensor
has failed.
The electronic circuits have
overheated.
Electrical fault.
Comments/Remedy
Reset the time.
Press the clock button three times.
The time is visible.
Press the Stop button.
Press the Start button or clear the
setting by pressing the Stop button.
Check whether left over food or a
foreign object is trapped in the door.
Make sure that the seal surfaces are
clean. Check to see if the door seal has
become twisted.
Press the Start button.
Select a higher setting.
Double the amount = almost double the
cooking time
Stir or turn the food during cooking.
Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact customer service.
The microwave works. Contact
customer service.
The cooling fan is operating. Er3 will
clear after cooling and the oven will
heat up again.
Only the microwave works. Contact
customer service.
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