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Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Can I operate my microwave oven without

No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,

the turntable or turn the turntable over to

you will get poor cooking results. Dishes

accommodate a large dish?

used in your oven must fit on the turntable.

 

 

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so

You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with

that I may reheat or cook on two levels at

your microwave oven. Use of any rack not

a time?

supplied with the microwave oven can result in

 

poor cooking performance and/or arcing.

 

 

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in

Useable metal includes aluminum foil for

my microwave oven?

shielding (use small, flat pieces), small

 

skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is

 

3⁄4 inch [19mm] deep and half filled with food

 

to absorb microwave energy). Never allow

 

metal to touch walls or door. (For more

 

information, see “Using aluminum foil” in the

 

“Cooking Guide” section.)

 

 

Is it normal for the turntable to turn in

Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or

either direction?

counterclockwise, depending on the rotation

 

of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.

 

 

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven

This appearance is normal and does not

appears wavy. Is this normal?

affect the operation of your oven.

 

 

What are the humming noises that I hear

You hear the sound of the transformer when

when my microwave oven is operating?

the magnetron tube cycles on.

 

 

Why does the dish become hot when I

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the

microwave food in it? I thought that this

heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads

should not happen.

to remove food after cooking.

 

 

What does “standing time” mean?

“Standing time” means that food should be

 

removed from the oven and covered for

 

additional time to allow it to finish cooking.

 

This frees the oven for other cooking.

 

 

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn

How do I get the best results?

following manufacturer’s guidelines or use

 

the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use

 

regular paper bags. Use the “listening test”

 

by stopping the oven as soon as the popping

 

slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds.

 

Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop

 

popcorn in glass utensils.

 

 

Why does steam come out of the air

Steam is normally produced during cooking.

exhaust vent?

The microwave oven has been designed to

 

vent this steam out the rear vents.

 

 

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Contents UseAndCare Part NO. NEW-65250501/4393202Table of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to usPrecautions to Avoid Installation Instructions WWARNINGGrounding Instructions Electrical requirementsMicrowave ovens are safe. Microwave Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Glass turntable of your microwaveRadio interference Testing your microwave ovenFor the best cooking results Test dinnerware or cookware before using Testing your dinnerware or cookwareOperating safety precautions Hot and water stays cool, do not use itDo not overcook potatoes. Fire could result After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foilElectrical connection Turntable Support under turntable Microwave oven featuresUnder-the-counter kit Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on backControl panel features On nextProgramming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Audible signalsInterrupting cooking Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructionsSetting the clock Enter the time of dayUsing the minute timer TouchUsing ADD Minute During cooking Touch ADD MinuteSet the cooking time Using Your Microwave OvenCooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITSet the cook power To see the cook power during cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycleSet the cook power for the first cycle Using Baked Potatoes Changing instructionsEnter the number of potatoes Start the ovenUsing Beverage Touch BeverageUsing Popcorn Touch PopcornUsing Frozen Entree Using Defrost Enter the defrosting timeDefrosting tips Using Reheat Touch Display Food Reheat Shows Quantities AvailableTouch Display Food Breakfast Shows Quantities Available Using BreakfastReheating tips Using Vegetables Touch Display Quantities Available Food Vegetables ShowsFor interior surfaces Wash often with To clean turntable and turntable supportCaring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tipsCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Using aluminum foilArranging food Container must be half filledQuestions and Answers Questions AnswersProblem Cause TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes If nothing operates, check the followingTroubleshooting If you need service† … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …How to obtain service If you need assistance or service in CanadaIf you need service† Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, atAuthorized Service Centres Page Page Page Index TopicLimited SEVEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for
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