Hotpoint RVM5160 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or
the circuit breaker tripped.
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Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
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Control panel lighted, yet
oven will not start
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Start/Pause button not pressed after
entering cooking selection.
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Another selection entered already in
oven and Cancel/Off button not pressed
to cancel it.
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Cooking time not entered after pressing
Cook Time
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Food weight not entered after selecting
Weight Defrost or Time Defrost
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“LOCKED” appears on
display
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Floor of the oven is warm
even when the oven has
not been used
The cooktop light is located below the
oven floor. When light is on, the heat it
produces may make the oven floor get
warm.
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You hear an unusual low-
tone beep
You have tried to change the power
level when it is not allowed.
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Vent fan comes on
automatically
The vent fan automatically turns on
to protect the microwave if it senses
too much heat rising from the cooktop
below.
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SENSOR ERROR appears
on the display
When using a Sensor feature, the door
was opened before steam could be
detected.
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Steam was not detected in a maximum
amount of time.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Hotpoint RVM5160 Specifications

General

Brand	Hotpoint
Model	RVM5160
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English