Samsung MC17J8000C User Manual - Page 48

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Troubleshooting Problem The power turns off during operation. Cause The oven has been cooking for an extended period of time. The cooling fan is not working. Trying to operate the oven without food inside. There is not enough ventilation space around the oven. There is no power to the oven. Several appliances or devices are plugged into the same outlet. Power is not supplied. There is a popping sound during operation, and the oven doesn't work. Cooking food in a sealed container or using a container with a a tight lid may cause popping sounds. Action After the oven has cooked for an extended period of time, let the oven cool. Listen for the sound of the cooling fan. Put food in the oven. There are intake/exhaust outlets on the front and rear of the oven for ventilation. Check the installation guide and make sure that the microwave is far enough away from walls and cabinets for proper ventilation. Unplug all other appliances or devices from the outlet. Make sure power is supplied. Confirm the microwave is plugged in. Check your fuses or circuit breakers. Do not cook food in sealed containers or in containers with tight lids. Expanding steam from the cooking food can cause the containers to burst or the lids to pop off. Problem The oven exterior gets too hot during operation. The door cannot be opened properly. The oven does not heat. Cause There is not enough ventilation space around the oven. Objects are on top of the oven. Food residue is stuck between the door and oven interior. The oven may not work if too much food is being cooked or improper cookware is being used. Action There are intake/exhaust outlets on the front and rear of the oven for ventilation. Check the installation guide and make sure that the microwave is far enough away from walls and cabinets for proper ventilation. Remove all objects on the top of the oven. Clean the oven and then open the door. To test the oven, put one cup of water in a microwavesafe container, put the container in the oven, and then run the microwave for 1-2 minutes to check whether the water is heated. If the water is heated, reduce the amount of food and start the function again. Use a cooking container with a flat bottom. Troubleshooting 48 English MC17J8000CG_AA_DE68-04224E-02_EN+MES.indb 48 7/11/2018 11:13:21 AM

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48 English
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Action
The oven exterior
gets too hot
during operation.
There is not enough
ventilation space around the
oven.
There are intake/exhaust
outlets on the front and rear
of the oven for ventilation.
Check the installation
guide and make sure
that the microwave is far
enough away from walls
and cabinets for proper
ventilation.
Objects are on top of the
oven.
Remove all objects on the
top of the oven.
The door cannot
be opened
properly.
Food residue is stuck
between the door and oven
interior.
Clean the oven and then
open the door.
The oven does not
heat.
The oven may not work
if too much food is being
cooked or improper
cookware is being used.
To test the oven, put one cup
of water in a microwave-
safe container, put the
container in the oven, and
then run the microwave
for 1-2 minutes to check
whether the water is heated.
If the water is heated,
reduce the amount of food
and start the function again.
Use a cooking container with
a flat bottom.
Problem
Cause
Action
The power
turns off during
operation.
The oven has been cooking
for an extended period of
time.
After the oven has cooked
for an extended period of
time, let the oven cool.
The cooling fan is not
working.
Listen for the sound of the
cooling fan.
Trying to operate the oven
without food inside.
Put food in the oven.
There is not enough
ventilation space around the
oven.
There are intake/exhaust
outlets on the front and rear
of the oven for ventilation.
Check the installation
guide and make sure
that the microwave is far
enough away from walls
and cabinets for proper
ventilation.
Several appliances or
devices are plugged into the
same outlet.
Unplug all other appliances
or devices from the outlet.
There is no power
to the oven.
Power is not supplied.
Make sure power is supplied.
Confirm the microwave is
plugged in. Check your fuses
or circuit breakers.
There is a popping
sound during
operation, and
the oven doesn't
work.
Cooking food in a sealed
container or using a
container with a a tight lid
may cause popping sounds.
Do not cook food in sealed
containers or in containers
with tight lids. Expanding
steam from the cooking food
can cause the containers to
burst or the lids to pop off.
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