Brand: Haier
Category: Ovens
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for HMV1640AHB
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
Warranty Information
Haier provides a one-year limited warranty covering parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship.
Microwave Oven Use
Control Panel:
Familiarize yourself with the control panel layout including the Display Screen, Clock AM/PM, Auto Menu Pads, Number Pads, Power Level, and Vent Fan controls.
Clock:
Set the time using the CLOCK/AM/PM button and number pads.
Kitchen Timer:
Use the TIMER button for countdowns up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Options:
Adjust Vent Fan speed (High/Low/Off) and Surface Light (On/Off). Activate Child Lock by pressing STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds.
Cookware:
Use only microwave-safe cookware. Avoid metal, foil liners, and containers with metallic glaze.
Microwave Cooking:
Single-Stage: Use TIME COOK and POWER LEVEL buttons to set time and power. Press START/PAUSE to begin.
Multi-Stage: Program up to two cooking stages.
Convenience Cooking:
Use ADD 30 SEC. for quick 30-second cooking or select 1-6 minute presets.
Defrosting:
Choose Defrost By Weight or Defrost By Time using the DEFROST AUTO/TIME button.
Auto Menu Cooking:
Select presets for Popcorn, Baked Potato, Beverage, and Reheat by pressing the corresponding pads.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
| Oven will not start | Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. | Plug into the outlet. |
| Door is open. | Close the door and try again. | |
| Arcing or sparking | Wrong operation is set. | Check instruction. |
| Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. | Use microwave-safe cookware only. | |
| The oven is operated when empty. | Do not operate with oven empty. | |
| Spilled food remains in the cavity. | Clean cavity with wet towel. | |
| Unevenly cooked foods | Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. | Use microwave-safe cookware only. |
| Overcooked foods | Food is not defrosted completely. | Completely defrost food. |
| Cooking time, power level is not suitable. | Use correct cooking time, power level. | |
| Food is not turned or stirred. | Turn or stir food. | |
| Undercooked foods | Cooking time, power level is not suitable. | Use correct cooking time, power level. |
| Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. | Use microwave-safe cookware only. | |
| Improper defrosting | Food is not defrosted completely. | Completely defrost food. |
| Oven ventilation ports are restricted. | Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. | |
| Cooking time, power level is not suitable. | Use correct cooking time, power level. | |
| Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. | Use microwave-safe cookware only. | |
| Cooking time, power level is not suitable. | Use correct cooking time, power level. | |
| Food is not turned or stirred. | Turn or stir food. |