Frigidaire FMOS1745BS Complete Owners Guide - Page 17

MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. 17 TROUBLE Oven will not start Arcing or sparking Unevenly cooked foods POSSIBLE CAUSE • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. • Door is open. • Wrong operation is set. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. • The oven is operated when empty. • Spilled food remains in the cavity. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. • Food is not defrosted completely. • Cooking time, power level is not suitable. • Food is not turned or stirred. POSSIBLE REMEDY • Plug into the outlet. • Close the door and try again. • Check instructions. • Use microwave-safe cookware only. • Do not operate with oven empty. • Clean cavity with wet towel. • Use microwave-safe cookware only. • Completely defrost food. • Use correct cooking time, power level. • Turn or stir food. Overcooked foods Undercooked foods Improper defrosting • Cooking time, power level is not suitable. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. • Food is not defrosted completely. • Oven ventilation ports are restricted. • Cooking time, power level is not suitable. • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. • Cooking time, power level is not suitable. • Food is not turned or stirred. • Use correct cooking time, power level. • Use microwave-safe cookware only. • Completely defrost food. • Check to see that oven venti- lation ports are not restricted. • Use correct cooking time, power level. • Use microwave-safe cookware only. • Use correct cooking time, power level. • Turn or stir food.