Whirlpool YMH6130XE warranty Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS	ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without	No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
the turntable or turn the turntable over to	you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
hold 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 the rack is
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at	supplied with your microwave oven. Use
a time?	of any rack not supplied with the micro-
	wave oven can result in poor cooking
	performance and/or arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans	Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
in my microwave oven?	shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
	skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
	not taller than 3⁄4 inch [19 mm] deep and
	at least half filled with food to absorb micro-
	wave energy). Never allow metal to touch
	walls or door. (For more information, see
	the “Microwave cooking tips” section.)
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either	Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
direction?	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 my microwave oven is operating?	when 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
should not happen.	pads 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?	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 “listen-
	ing test” by stopping the oven as soon as
	the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or
	2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped
	kernels. You can also use special micro-
	wave poppers. When using a popper, be
	sure to follow manufacturer’s directions.
	Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
Why does steam come out of the air	Steam is normally produced during cooking.
exhaust vent?	The microwave oven has been designed to
	vent this steam out the top vent.

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