Viking Convection Microwave Hood Message "ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE": weight outside the allowed range

What ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE means

On Viking convection microwave hoods in the VMOR205 and RVMHC330 families, such as the VMOR205SS and RVMHC330SS, this message means the weight you entered for weight defrost or weight cook is outside the range the oven accepts. The oven refuses the entry instead of starting. It is a programming message about the number typed in, and the display usually stays on this text until you clear it or enter a new weight.

Common causes of ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE

A weight entered that is below the minimum or above the maximum for the selected food program
A typing slip, such as an extra digit in the weight
A food program chosen that does not match the amount of food in the oven

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the message. 2. Weigh the food and check the allowed range for the program you picked. 3. Re-enter the weight in the correct units. 4. For loads outside the range, cook by time and power level instead. 5. If keys do not respond at all, unplug the microwave for one minute and plug it back in.

! Why to stop there

The message points at the number entered, not at a broken part, so a visit would not change anything
Re-entering the weight takes less than a minute
A technician is useful only if the keypad ignores correct entries after a reset

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGEERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE questions

Does this message mean the microwave is broken?

No. It is a programming message. The oven is telling you the weight you keyed in is outside what that program accepts. Clear it and enter a valid weight, or cook by time.

What should I do with food that is too light or too heavy for the program?

Use manual time cooking at a suitable power level and check the food as it cooks. Very small portions are best handled that way, and large loads can be split into two batches.

When should I call you?

Call us if correct weights keep being rejected, or if the keypad does not respond after unplugging the unit for a minute. We quote the price in writing before any work and back repairs with a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Viking Convection Microwave Hood Message “ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE”: weight outside the allowed range

What ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE means

Common causes of ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE

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