Westinghouse WMG281SF - Manual (Page 13)

TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
CAUTION
DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
microwave oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which
may result in shattering of the glass.
CAUTION
Never use abrasive cleaners, commercial oven cleaners or steel wool
pads on any part of the oven.
TIPS & INFORMATION
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3
minutes.
CAUTION
Never use a knife or any utensil to remove deposits from the oven
surfaces.
TIPS & INFORMATION
To remove odors from the microwave oven interior, boil a cup of water
plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
CAUTION
The turntable motor is sealed. Nevertheless, be careful to avoid water
penetrating under the turntable spindle when the bottom of the oven is
being cleaned.
CAUTION
Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before
cleaning.
CAUTION
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
problem possible cause remedy
Microwave oven
interfering with TV
reception
Your microwave
oven may cause
interference
with radio and
television signals.
This is normal
and applies to all
small electrical
appliance around
the home
Position the microwave
oven as far from the
television as is practical.
Dim microwave
oven light
In low power
microwave
cooking,
microwave oven
light may dim.
This is a normal part of
the low power function.
Steam
accumulating on
microwave oven
door or leaking
from vents
Cooking foods
with a high
moisture content
will always
produce steam
This is a normal part of
the cooking process.
Microwave oven
cannot be started
Power cord not
plugged in or
loose
Ensure that power cord is
inserted securely into the
socket and try again.
Blown fuse or
circuit breaker
Reset circuit breaker or
have fuse replaced by a
qualified tradesperson
Faulty power
outlet
Test the outlet with other
electrical appliances
Microwave oven
does not heat
Door not closed
Ensure that door is
properly closed
Glass turntable
makes a noise
when microwave
oven is in
operation
Dirty or incorrectly
installed turntable
ring assembly
Refer to installation guide
or cleaning advice.
Before calling a Service Technician please check carefully the
operating instructions, service booklet and the warranty terms
and conditions
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