Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
:he 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
9’4 inch deep and half filled with food to
absorb microwave energy). Never allow
metal to touch walls or door. (For more
information, see page 55.)
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction? Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
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. 3 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. You can alsc
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 air
exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the rear vents.
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