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Questions &
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Q Is it possible to popcorn in a microwave oven?
A Yes, if using one of the two methods described
below:
1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking.
2
What’s wrong when the oven light will not light up?
Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific
times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.
It could be the light bulb has blown or the oven door is not properly
closed.
FOLLOW EXACTLY THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER
FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED
WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP BY THE
SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING COULD
RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.
CAUTION
Does microwave energy pass through the viewing window on the door?
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.
No, microwave energy can not pass through the viewing window.
Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?
A
Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is
Check your cooking guide again to make sure you have followed the
directions correctly, and to see what might cause variations in the cooking
time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to
help prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to
a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions
of the food require different cooking time. Use your own judgment along
with the cooking guide suggestions to cook the food, like as you would
do with a conventional cooker.
touched?
The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
Yes, never run the oven when it is empty or without the glass tray.
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying, or poaching egg, the yolk may pop due to steam
build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk
before cooking. Never microwave eggs their shells.
Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?
After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during
standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the
food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.
