Amana AMV4204AA Use and Care Guide download pdf (Page 26)

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

If nothing on the oven operates

If the oven interior light does not work

If oven will not cook

If oven takes longer than normal to

cook or cooks too rapidly

If the time of day clock does not

always keep correct time

If food cooks unevenly

If food is undercooked

If food is overcooked

If arcing (sparks) occur

If the display shows a time counting

down but the oven is not cooking

Vent fan starts automatically

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Enter/Start pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were

correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)

were followed.

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

• if the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent

hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven. It may

stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent

an unneeded service call.

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