●Make sure all the cookware used in your microwaveoven is suitable for microwaving. Mostglasscasseroles,cookingdishes,measuring cups,custardcups,potteryor chinadinnerware whichdoesnot have metallictrimor glazewith a metallicsheencan be used.Somecookwareis labeled“suitablefor microwaving.”
●If you are not sure if a dish is
Placein the oven both the dish you are testingand a glass measuringcup filled with one cup water— set the measuringcup eitherin or nextto the
If the dish remainscooland only the waterin the cup heats,then the dish is
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
●Steamor vaporescapingfrom aroundthe door. *Lightreflectionaroundthe dooror the outercase.
*Dimmingof the oven lightand changein the blower soundmay occurwhileoperatingat powerlevels otherthan high.
●Paper towels,wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to coverdishesin orderto retain moistureand preventspattering.Be sure to vent plasticwrap so steamcan escape.
●Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. See the cookbook.
●Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Piercepotatoes,egg yolksand chickenlivers to preventbursting,
●The microwavefan mayoperatewithbothovens off. It is coolingthe controland will turn itselfoff.
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●A dull thumpingsoundwhilethe oven is operating.
HOW TO USE THE HOLD TMR
The hold timer has three timing functions:
●It operatesas a minutetimer,
●It can be set to delaycooking.
@It can be used as a hold settingafterdefrosting. The holdtimeroperateswithoutmicrowaveenergy.
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HOLDTl~ER 1. Press the HOLDTIMERpad.
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3.Press the STARTpad. The displayshows the time countingdown.
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4. Whentime is up, the ovencontrolsignals.
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