Microwave
	Description A microwave oven is an appliance that uses microwaves to heat food. Microwaves are radio waves. Water, fats and sugars absorb radio waves in this frequency range, and then when they are absorbed, they are converted directly into atomic motion or heat.

Maintenance Checklist

• Clean the inside of your microwave often so food particles do not absorb the microwave energy while the unit is operating.
• Clean exterior of microwave often, this includes touch pad controls, door hardware, and other exterior trim pieces so they will last       longer.
• Use a surge protector to plug in microwave because they are more susceptible to damage from voltage spikes caused by       lightening.
• Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal trim in the microwave and never operate microwave when it is empty.

Troubleshooting - Microwave

Problem	Potential Cause	Potential Solution
There are holes in the interior lining.	Food particles are stuck to the walls of the microwave.	Remove the food particles by boiling a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice to loosen the particles for easy cleaning.
The touchpad is not working properly.	No power to the unit.	Be sure the unit is plugged in.
	Clock is not set.	Check for a blown fuse and then reset the clock.
	Incorrect program sequence was entered.	Start over by clearing the original programming.
Turntable is not turning.	Turntable is improperly set.	Adjust the turntable to fit securely on the motor and be sure it is centered.
The unit is making an unfamiliar popping noise.	There is nothing in the unit but it is running.	Be sure there is always something in the unit before it runs.
	A metal item was placed in the unit.	Never use metal dishes when operating the unit.