Operating Safety Precautions Continued
Glass turntable
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Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age designed especially for microwave ovens. Follow directions supplied with the product.
Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.
Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recommended.
If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for awhile.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
Glass turntable
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place. Cooking efficiency will be reduced. Also, arcing (sparking and crackling) can occur, causing black marks in the oven cavity.
Make sure glass turntable is
Handle glass turntable with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. If glass turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.
When a browning dish is used, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the glass turntable. If your browning dish is not elevated on feet, set it on a
