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QUESTION & ANSWERS
Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not
glow?
A There may be several reasons why the oven light
will not glow.
Light bulb has blown.
Door is closed.
FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY
Q Does microwave energy pass through the
EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR
viewing screen in the door?
POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light
OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS
to pass; they do not let microwave energy
BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP
through.
AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES,
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad
DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING
on the Control Panel is touched?
COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting
FIRE.
is being properly entered.
Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
CAUTION
operates empty?
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR
A Yes. Never run it empty or without the glass
POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP
tray.
LEFTOVER KERNELS.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk
Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as
may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk
the cooking guide says?
membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the
A Check your cooking guide again to make sure
yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in
you’ve followed directions correctly, and to see
the shell.
what might cause variations in cooking time.
Cooking guide times and heat settings are
Q Why is standing time recommended after
suggestions, chosen to help prevent
microwave cooking is over?
overcooking, the most common problem in
A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps
getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in
on cooking during standing time. This standing
the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the
time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food.
food require longer cooking time. Use your own
The amount of standing time depends on the
judgement along with the cooking guide
density of the food.
suggestions to test food condition, just as you
Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave
would do with a conventional cooker.
oven?
A Yes, if using one of the two methods described:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
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Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens
f the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The microwave oven shall be used freestanding.
WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during
use. To avoid burns young children should be kept away.
1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically
for microwave cooking.
2 Prepackaged microwave popcorn that contains
specific times and power outputs needed for
an acceptable final product.
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