Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
Can I operate my microwave oven without the | No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you |
turntable or turn the turntable over to | will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your |
accommodate a large dish? | oven must fit on the turntable. |
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Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that | You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your |
I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? | microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with |
| the microwave oven can result in poor cooking per- |
| formance and/or arcing. |
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is 3⁄ inch [19 mm] deep and half 4
filled with food to absorb microwave energy). When using the crisp feature, use the specially designed crisper pan that comes with your oven. 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 counter- |
either direction? | clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor |
| when the cooking cycle begins. |
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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. |
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What are the humming noises that I hear when | You hear the sound of the transformer when the |
my microwave oven is operating? | magnetron tube cycles on. |
Why does the dish become hot when I micro- wave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.
As food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Also, when cooking with the crisp feature, remember that the crisper pan is made of special material that absorbs microwave energy, making the pan very hot for browning. To avoid burns, use hot pads or the crisper pan handle to remove food after crisp cooking.
What does “standing time” mean?
“Standing time” means that food should be re- moved 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? How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogram- med 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. The |
exhaust vent? | microwave oven has been designed to vent this |
| steam out the top vents. |
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How does my crisper pan aid browning | The bottom of your crisper pan is coated with |
and crisping? | a special material that absorbs the magnetic part |
| of the microwave energy. This material becomes |
| very hot and transfers heat to the bottom of the |
| crisper pan for higher temperature cooking. |
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