TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
No power
Arcing or sparking during
operation
Unevenly cooked food
Overcooked food
Undercooked food
Poor Defrosting
• A fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped
• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet
• Metallic items were left in the microwave during operation
• The microwave is being operated while empty
• Spilled food has built up inside the microwave or on the mica sheet
• Food was not completely defrosted before cooking
• Cooking time or power level were insuffi cient
• Food was not turned or stirred during cooking
• The power level or cooking time were too high
• Food was not completely defrosted before cooking
• Cooking time or power level were insuffi cient
• Food was not turned or stirred during cooking
• Ventilation openings are blocked
• Defrosting time or power level were insuffi cient
• Food was not turned or stirred during defrosting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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