Arcing in the microwave oven - Sparks or flashes during operation

What does Arcing mean?

Sparks or flashes are visible inside the microwave oven cavity during operation. This is typically caused by food residue or other soil buildup.

• Soil buildup on cavity walls.
• Soil buildup on the microwave inlet cover.
• Soil buildup on cooking rack supports.
• Soil buildup in the area where the door touches the frame.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Unplug the microwave oven from the electrical outlet.

2. 2

   Clean the microwave oven cavity thoroughly, including the walls, microwave inlet cover, and cooking rack supports.

3. 3

   Pay special attention to cleaning the area where the door touches the frame.

4. 4

   Refer to the 'General Cleaning' section in your manual for detailed instructions.

5. 5

   Plug the microwave back in and test its operation.