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Question posted by tisweeme on July 17th, 2011

Why Does My Microwave Arc When Empty.

The microwave was turned on while empty and then arced. Then the vent fan came on. Is this normal.

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Answer #1: Posted by crazyredhead87 on July 17th, 2011 8:08 PM
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Yes, you cannot run a Samsung microwave without something in it, it will arc.

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User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1

SMH9187 Microwave Oven user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2

...kitchen solution. • Turbo vent With 400 CFM(Cubic Feet per Minute, Ft³/min) of ventilation power, your new Over The Range (OTR) oven offers optimal cooking conditions by absorbing... cooked dishes every time. features of your new microwave oven • Professional Design The new Stainless Steel Samsung Over The Range (OTR) oven has a clean, professional look that matches your other...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3

... the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to the: 1. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. safety information PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. Door (bent), 2. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4

...common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your microwave oven. What you and others. Note These warning signs are here to prevent... your microwave oven's many benefits and features. Do NOT disassemble. Please take time to take full advantage of your microwave oven, follow them explicitly. Make sure the machine is your new Samsung microwave oven. After...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5

... specifically designed to explode and should be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to persons: a. This appliance should not be heated in the microwave oven for example, closed , turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove wire twist-ties from paper...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6

... the blower may be at least as great as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter. CAUTION CAUTION 1. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. In the event of an electrical short circuit...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8

... - CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION This appliance should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at high ... disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - You may ignite and spread if the vent fan is accessible to do not come into contact with a lid, a cookie sheet or...Microwave Energy", found in an explosion or fire.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9

... being heated for microwaving. Do not use oven outdoors. Save these holes, unplug the power plug from the wall socket and contact your nearest service center. - Do not turn the power switch...with such manufacturers recommendations. Hot foods and steam can become hot. Use microwavable cookware in the oven is out of the reach of the appliance off by tasting before heating....
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11

... 13 Checking the parts 14 Warranty and service information 14 Setting up your microwave oven 15 Turning on /off) 20 Using the Vent delay off button 20 Using the Light hI/LO/off button 20 Using the Light timer button 21 Using the Turntable On/Off button 21 ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14

... these numbers below, along with a copy of your sales receipt to serve you need to avoid arcing and damaging your microwave oven 1. Wipe the inside the microwave to prevent damage to the CAUTION oven from arcing. 14_ setting up your oven. Keep this information in a safe place as a proof of the product. Open the door by pulling...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20

.../Off button to adjust the pre-set the light on for your microwave oven This is working. The fan may stay on time. 3. Using the Light timer button The microwave can manually select the vent setting. 1. Use the Number button to turn the fan off after you have already begun cooking with one of an automatic cooking...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31

... Aluminum foil Browning plate Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware Disposable polyester cardboard Fast-food packaging MICROWAVE-SAFE 3 7 3 3 3 COMMENTS Can be used in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be used to warm food. Recycled paper or metal trims Glassware 7 May cause arcing. After one minute at high power. Some frozen foods are testing should be used...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32

...the food has been removed from the oven. 3 8 Use only for short-term heating, as hot steam will escape. 3 8 Only if boilable or oven-proof. Conventional thermometers can be flammable. ... marked "Microwave- safe" and follow the directions. Avoid wrapping the food too tight. Should not be used if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some plastics may catch fire or cause arcing. 3 ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43

... amp circuit line. Has sparks or arcing. SOLUTION Make sure the plug is not working , but the power won't come on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. Reset the circuit breaker or replace any cooking instructions. If the other small appliances, such as your microwave oven... Check if the door is working...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7

... center. CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION This appliance should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the Save these instructions safety information _7 Read and follow the specific "Precautions...nearest service center : Failing to do so may ignite and spread if the vent fan is accessible to Excessive Microwave Energy", found in electric shock or fire. Do not hook the power ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14

... Service Center. If you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it is missing, you need to the CAUTION oven from arcing. 14_ setting up your new microwave oven Please record these numbers below, along with the other requested information. When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20

... time. 3. Press the Delay Off button five times to turn the fan off completely. Press the Light Hi/Lo/Off button three times to turn the light off after 5 minutes. 4. Press the Enter / Start button. 6. Using the Vent buttons (5 speed & on for your microwave oven Using the Vent delay off time. 7. Press the Delay Off button twice...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31

... Glass jars 3 Can be cool. Do not preheat for cookware that is not microwave-safe. Recycled paper or metal trims Glassware 7 May cause arcing. 03 Cookware guide cookware guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be used in a microwave oven. The following simple test: 1. button twice to heat them both for one minute...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32

... Thermometer Straw, wicker, and wood 3 : Recommended 3 7 : Use Caution 7 : Unsafe MICROWAVE-SAFE COMMENTS 7 May cause arcing or fire. 7 3 For short cooking times and warming. Pierce with a fork, if necessary...food has been removed from the oven. 3 8 Use only for short-term heating, as hot steam will escape. 3 8 Only if boilable or oven-proof. Conventional thermometers can be used...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43

...If the other small appliances, such as your microwave oven... If there was a power outage, the time indicator will display: 88:88. Has sparks or arcing. The turntable makes noise or becomes stuck. ... is working . Touch Cancel twice and enter all the cooking instructions again. The display is turned on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. Reset the circuit breaker or replace any ...

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