Maytag AMV6177AAS Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 29)

Troubleshooting

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.

If nothing on the oven operates • 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.

If the oven interior light does not • the light bulb is loose or defective.

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If oven will not cook • 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.

If oven takes longer than normal to • be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

cook or cooks too rapidly

If the time of day clock does not • check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

always keep correct time • be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

If food cooks unevenly • be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

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

If food is undercooked • 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.

If food is overcooked • check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of

dish) were followed.

If arcing (sparks) occur • 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.

If the display shows a time • check that door is firmly closed.

counting down but the oven is not • check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

cooking

Vent fan starts automatically • if the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the

vent hood will automatically turn on at the level 5 setting to cool the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

Fault Code - F and a number • touch the Stop/Clear pad to clear code.

appear in the display • if fault code continues to appear, call for service.

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