Troubleshooting

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question

Answer

Can I use either metal or aluminum

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).

pans in my microwave oven?

Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

 

 

Sometimes the door of my

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

microwave oven appears wavy.

 

Is this normal?

 

 

 

What are the humming noises I

This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on

hear when my microwave oven is

and off.

operating?

 

 

 

Why does the dish become hot

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.

when I microwave food in it?

Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

 

Dish may not be microwave safe.

 

 

What does standing time mean?

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and

 

covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking

 

to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.

 

 

Can I pop popcorn in my

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s

microwave oven?

guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.

How do I get the best results?

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

 

try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave

 

poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions.

 

Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

 

 

Why does steam come out of the

Steam is normally produced during cooking.

air exhaust vent?

The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the air

 

exhaust vent.

 

 

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Maytag UMV1152BA important safety instructions Questions and Answers, Can I use either metal or aluminum

UMV1152BA specifications

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