Food won’t defrost? Does the backlight or the microwave oven produce strange sounds? Using the table below you can find out the cause of the problems and find a solution for your model of equipment.
Magic Chef 1.6 over the range microwave troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| If noting 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. | |
| check that the cooking time is set. | |
| If the oven interior light does not work | the light bulb may be loose or defective |
| If oven will not cook | check that control panel was programmed correctly. |
| check that door is firmly closed. | |
| check that START Pad was touched. | |
| Auto Start may have been set. | |
| the Control Lockout may have been set | |
| check the area between the door and seal for obstructions. | |
| If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly | be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. |
| check instructions on food density, etc. | |
| verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low | |
| If the time-of-dav clock does not always keep correct time | check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle. |
| check that the oven is properly grounded. | |
| try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit | |
| If oven floor or glass tray are hot | this is normal. The floor is absorbing heat from the food |
| If the interior of oven collects moisture | this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface. Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use |
| If food cooks unevenly | refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures. |
| be sure food is evenly shaped. | |
| be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking. | |
| check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent overcooking | |
| If food is undercooked | check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed. |
| check household voltage. | |
| try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit. | |
| be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking | |
| If food is overcooked | check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed. |
| the initial temperature of food may have been higher than normal. | |
| If arcing (sparks) occur | be sure microwave-safe dishes were used. |
| be sure wire twist ties were not used. | |
| be sure oven was not operated when empty | |
| If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking | check that door is firmly closed |