Before Calling For Service - Amana MVH240E Mode D'emploi

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as
well as reviewing additional information on items to
check may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the oven operates:
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check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker.
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check if oven is properly connected to electric
circuit in house.
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check that controls are set properly.
If the oven interior light does not works:
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the light bulb is loose or defective.
If oven will not cook:
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check that control panel was programmed
correctly.
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check that door is firmly closed.
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check that Start Pad was touched.
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check that probe was inserted correctly
into receptacle.
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check that timer wasn't started instead of a cook
function.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly:
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be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
If the time of day clock does not always keep
correct time:
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check that the power cord is fully inserted into the
outlet receptacle.
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be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
electrical circuit.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If food cooks unevenly:
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If food is undercooked:
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If food is overcooked:
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If arcing (sparks) occur:
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If the Display shows a time counting down but the
oven is not cooking:
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Vent fan starts automatically. If the temperature gets
too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent
hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool
the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
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be sure food is evenly shaped.
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
check placement of aluminum foil strips used to
prevent overcooking.
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,
& power levels) were correctly followed.
be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power
level, time, size of dish) were followed.
be sure microwavable dishes were used.
be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
be sure oven wasn't operated when empty.
make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on
4 supports.
check that door is firmly closed.
check that timer wasn't started instead of a cooking
function.