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Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommo- date a large dish?
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking resufts. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
No. When you place a rack on the turntable, cooking resufts will be uneven and unpredictable
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding, (use small, flat pieces), small skewers and shallow foil trays (if tray is W inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?
What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating?
Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.
What does “standingtime” mean?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter- clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
You hear the sound of the magnetron tube cycling on and off when cooking at less than 100% power.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
“Standingtime” 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.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the
Use the “listeningtest” 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. Use only special microwave poppers, being sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
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