Panasonic nn-cd989s User Manual
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Maintenance
Before Requesting Service
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:
The oven causes interference
with my TV.
with my TV.
Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused
by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused
by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
The oven lights dim.
When cooking with a power other than P10 – P3, the oven must cycle to
obtain the lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises
can be heard when the oven cycles.
obtain the lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises
can be heard when the oven cycles.
Steam accumulates on the oven
door and warm air comes from
the oven vents.
door and warm air comes from
the oven vents.
During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of
the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which
circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on
cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.
the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which
circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on
cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.
I accidentally ran my microwave
oven without any food in it.
oven without any food in it.
Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
However, we do not recommend this to be done.
However, we do not recommend this to be done.
The oven has an odor and
generates smoke when using
the Bake, Combination and
Broil function.
generates smoke when using
the Bake, Combination and
Broil function.
It is essential that your oven is cleaned regularly particularly after
cooking. Any fat and grease that builds up on the ceiling and walls of the
oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned.
cooking. Any fat and grease that builds up on the ceiling and walls of the
oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned.
PROBLEM
The oven is not plugged in
securely.
securely.
Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and re-insert.
10 seconds and re-insert.
Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped
or blown.
or blown.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
fuse.
There is a problem with the
outlet.
outlet.
Plug another appliance into the
outlet to check if the outlet is
working.
outlet to check if the outlet is
working.
The door is not closed
completely.
completely.
Close the oven door securely.
Start Button was not pressed
after programming.
after programming.
Press Start Button.
Another program has already
been entered into the oven.
been entered into the oven.
Press Stop/Reset Button to
cancel the previous program and
program again.
cancel the previous program and
program again.
The program has not been
entered correctly.
entered correctly.
Program again according to the
Operating Instructions.
Operating Instructions.
Stop/Reset Button has been
pressed accidentally.
pressed accidentally.
Program oven again.
Oven is set at Demo Mode.*
Press Micro Power Button once,
press Start Button 4 times and
press Stop/Reset Button 4 times
to turn off Demo Mode.
press Start Button 4 times and
press Stop/Reset Button 4 times
to turn off Demo Mode.
Roller Ring and oven bottom are
dirty.
dirty.
Clean these parts according to
Care of Your Oven (see next
page).
Care of Your Oven (see next
page).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The words “DEMO MODE”
appear on the screen.
appear on the screen.
When the oven is turning on,
there is noise coming from
Ceramic Tray.
there is noise coming from
Ceramic Tray.
Oven will not start cooking.
Oven will not turn on.
* DEMO MODE is designed for retail store display.
Cooking and other functions will not operate during Demo Mode.
If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Center.