Haier HVM1630SBSS User Manual

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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.
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDy
Oven will not 
start
a. Electrical cord for oven is not 
  plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c.  Incorrect operation is set.
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try again.
c.  Check instructions.
Arching or 
sparking
a. Materials to be avoided in 
  microwave oven are being used.
b. Oven is being operated empty.
c.  Spilled food remains in the cavity.
a. Use microwave-safe 
  cookware only.
b. Do not operate with oven empty.
c.  Clean cavity with wet towel.
Unevenly 
cooked
foods
a. Materials to be avoided in 
  microwave oven are used.
b. food is not defrosted completely.
c.  Cooking time, power level is  
  not suitable.
d. food is not turned or stirred.
a. Use microwave-safe 
  cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c.  Use correct cooking time, 
  power level.
d. Turn or stir food.
Overcooked 
foods
Cooking time, power level is not 
suitable.
Use correct cooking time, 
power level.
Undercooked 
foods
a. Materials to be avoided in 
  microwave oven are used.
b. food is not defrosted completely.
c.  Oven ventilation ports are 
  restricted.
d. Cooking time, power level is 
  not suitable.
a. Use microwave-safe 
  cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c.  Check to see that oven 
  ventilation ports are not 
  restricted.
d. Use correct cooking time, 
  power level.
Improper  
defrosting
a. Materials to be avoided in 
  microwave oven are used.
b. Cooking time, power level 
  is not suitable.
c.  food is not turned or stirred.
a. Use microwave-safe 
  cookware only.
b. Use correct cooking time, 
  power level.
c. Turn or stir food.