Questions and Answers
Q.What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?
A.■ Light bulb has blown. ■ Door is not closed.
Q.Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent and/or why is water dripping from the bottom of the door?
A.Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. The microwave has been made to vent this steam out of the side vent, occasionally this steam condenses on the door and water then drips out at the bottom of the door. This is quite normal and safe.
Q.Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A.No. The metal screen reflects the energy to the oven cavity. The holes, or ports are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through.
Q.Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?
A.Yes. Never run it empty.
Q.Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A.When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam
Never cook eggs witthout piercing their shells.
Q.Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?
A.Standing time is very important.
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven.
Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven.
Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
Q.Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says?
A.Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions exactly; and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent
Q.Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?
A.There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling (arcing) within cavity happens.
■You are using dishes with metal parts or trim (silver or gold).
■You have left a fork or other metal utensil in the oven.
■You are using a large amount of metal foil.
■You are using a metal
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