Categories: Microwave

Magic Chef microwave troubleshooting

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