What you can check safely
Check the outlet and breaker if safe, confirm the door is fully closed, and check any child-lock or delay setting described in the manual.
Check the outlet, plug and door closure; never bypass the door interlock.
Check the outlet and breaker if safe, confirm the door is fully closed, and check any child-lock or delay setting described in the manual.
Check the outlet, plug and door closure; never bypass the door interlock. Other causes may be possible; a technician needs the exact brand, model and symptoms to narrow them down.
Request an inspection if the problem continues after the basic checks, repeats, shows an error code, trips power, leaks, smells burnt, or involves internal components.
This guide is general information, not a model-specific repair procedure. Error codes and user checks can differ across manufacturers and models; consult the official manual for your appliance.
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