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Normal Phenomena
Microwave oven interfering TV reception
Radio and TV reception may be aected when
the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to
the interference of small electrical appliances, like
mixer, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. It is normal.
Dim oven light
During low power microwave cooking, the oven light
may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents
During cooking, steam may come out of food. Most
of steam will escape from the vents. But some of
them may accumulate on positions like the oven
door. It is normal.
Oven operated accidentally with no food in.
It is forbidden to operate the appliance without any
food inside. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the interior of the oven.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oven cannot be operated.
Power cord not plugged in tightly.
Unplug the appliance then plug it
in again after 10 seconds.
There is something wrong with
the mains socket.
Test the mains socket by plugging
another appliance in.
Oven does not heat up. Door not closed well. Close door well.
Glass tray makes noise when
microwave oven operates.
Dirty roller and oven bottom.
Refer to ‘CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE’ to clean dirty
parts.
Glass tray is not positioned
properly.
Position the glass tray properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICING SAFEGUARDS
Caution: MICROWAVE RADIATION
1. The high voltage capacitor remains charge after disconnection; short the
negative terminal of H. V capacitor to the oven chassis (use a screwdriver)
to discharge before touching.
2. During servicing below listed parts are liable to be removed and give access
to potentials above 250V to earth.
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