Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven; Troubleshooting - Hotpoint MWH2321X Operating Instructions Manual

Thermome- Microwave-safe thermometers
only (meat and candy
ters
thermometers).
wax paper Use as a cover to prevent
splattering and retain moisture.
mATERIALS TO bE AVOIDED IN
mICROwAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer
food into a microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton May cause arcing. Transfer
food into a microwave-safe
with metal
dish.
handle
Metal or Metal shields the food from
microwave energy. Metal
metal-trimmed
trim may cause arcing.
utensils
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could
cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or
contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high tem-
perature.
wood wood will dry out when used
in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
CLEANING
ensure the appliance is unplugged from the
power supply.
1. clean the oven cavity after use with a
slightly damp cloth.
2. clean the accessories always with soapy
water.
3. The door frame, seal and surrounding
surfaces must be cleaned carefully with a
damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface
and the glass may break.
cleaning Tip- To
cavity walls that the cooked food can touch:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint)
of water and heat at 100% microwave power for 10
minutes. wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
TROUbLE SHOOTING
NORmAL
Microwave oven
interference with Tv
oven light is dim
Steam accumulating
on door, hot air out
of vent openings.
oven started
accidentally with no
food in.
TROUbLE POSSIbLE
CAUSE
oven (1) Power cord
cannot be not plugged in
started. tightly.
(2) Fuse blowing
or circuit breaker
in function.
(3) Trouble with
outlet.
oven does (4) Door not
not heat. closed well.
en
easily clean the oven
radio and Tv signals
may be interfered
during microwave oven
operation. it is similar to
the interference of small
electrical appliances, like
mixers, vacuum cleaners,
and electric fans. it is
normal.
in low power microwave
cooking, oven light may
become dim. it is normal.
while cooking, steam may
come out of food. Most
steam will get out from
vent openings. anyway,
some may accumulate on
cool place like oven door.
it is normal.
Do not operate the
appliance without any
food inside. it is very
dangerous.
REmEDY
Unplug. Then
plug again after
10 seconds.
replace
fuse or reset
circuit breaker
(repaired by
professional
personnel of
our company)
Test outlet with
other electrical
appliances.
close door
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