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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
accommodate a large dish? used in your oven must fii on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at with your microwave oven. Use of any rack
a time? not 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 (ii tray is
3/ inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door. (For more information,
see page 35.)
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 apwarance 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
should not happen. pads to remove food after cooking.
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 another purpose.
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 “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 air
exhaust vent?
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Use care when popping 3.5 oz bags of
popcorn; because of large size of bag and
small size of oven cavity, bag can become
stuck between turntable and oven wall.
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the bottom and side vents