Amana Microwave Troubleshooting

Power

• Check to see if the microwave is completely plugged into the outlet if it won't turn on. Don't plug another appliance into the same circuit as the microwave, as that appliance will draw power away from the microwave. Fully close the microwave door and remove the packaging spacer if still attached. Check the magnetron. Try heating 1 cup of water for 2 minutes. If it doesn't get hot, check to see if the "Control Lock" is set. If it is, remove the microwave from this setting. Turn the control to the proper setting and press "Start." If the word "Door" flashes on the display, open and close the door, and try running the microwave again. If none of these solutions fix the problem, call for service. If you have no power at all, check for and replace a blown fuse or reset a tripped circuit breaker. Your clock and timer will not work during a power outage. If the power has not gone out, unplug the microwave from the wall for at least 10 seconds, then plug it back in.

Turntable/Display

• If your turntable makes a noise while turning, clean it. Reposition the roller and turntable until they are in the correct position. Ensure that the turntable is not upside down. If the display is counting down but the microwave is not on, you have set the timer, not the cook setting. If you see a ":" icon on your display, you have experienced a power failure and must reset the clock.

Cooking

• Completely defrost your foods before cooking them in your Amana microwave oven to prevent long cooking times. Set the microwave to the proper power setting recommended by your recipe. Plug your microwave oven into a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a 120-volt electrical supply. Test your voltage using a voltmeter. Insert the plugs into the wires (red probe for positive and black probe for negative), and compare the reading to the voltage needed for your microwave. If voltage is incorrect, contact an electrician. Increase cooking times for large amounts of food.

Additional Concerns

• It is normal for the Amana microwave oven door to appear wavy and for the microwave to make some noise. If your microwave's interior light does not come on, change out the bulb. Remove any metal from your oven if you see a spark. Don't cook with cookware that has silver or gold lining. Your microwave may interfere with other appliances. Keep it away from smaller appliances if possible. Clean the microwave seals so that the door completely closes.