F.Bertazzoni KOTR30MXE, Use & Care Manual

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Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any
food in it. Is it damaged?
A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage
the oven. However, it is not recommended.
Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller
guide removed?
A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be
used in the oven before cooking.
Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking
operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly
switched off and the time setting will maintain until the
door is closed.
Q : What does "Er01" message mean?
A : "Er01" means SENSOR ERROR and will appear if you
open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR pad while
cooking time is displayed. To continue cooking, press
the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.
Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after
cooking?
A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is
normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting
the cool oven surface.
Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates
while empty?
A : Yes. Never run it empty.
Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam buildup inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.
Q : Why is this standing time recommended after the
cooking operation has been completed?
A : Standing time is very important.
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the
oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow
the cooking process to continue, even after the food is
removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat,
large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook
completely, without overcooking the outside.
Q : What does “standing time” mean?
A : “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.
Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the
microwave cooking guide says?
A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve
followed directions exactly, and to see what might cause
variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat
settings are suggestions to help prevent over-cooking,
the most common problem in getting accustomed to a
microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape, weights and dimensions
could require longer cooking time. Use your own
judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to
check whether the food has been properly cooked just
as you would do with a conventional cooker.
Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing
screen in the door?
A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the
oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass
through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large
dish?
A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get
poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit
on the turntable.
Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise,
depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking
cycle begins.
Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper
bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven
as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
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