Whirlpool YMT9101SF, MT9100SF, YMT9090SF Questions and Answers, Questions 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
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	Usable metal includes aluminum foil for
my microwave oven?	shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
	skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
	3⁄4 inch [19 mm] deep and half filled with food
	to absorb microwave energy). 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
either 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
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?	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.
	Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
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 vents.

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