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QUESTIONS
Can I operate my microwave oven without
the turntable or turn the turntable over to
accommodate a large dish?
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at
a time?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
What are the humming noises that I hear
when my microwave oven is operating?
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this
should not happen.
What does “standing time” mean?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
ANSWERS
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.
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with
your microwave oven. Use of any rack not
supplied with the microwave oven can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
3
⁄
4
inch [19mm] 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.)
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
This appearance is normal and does not
affect the operation of your oven.
You hear the sound of the transformer when
the magnetron tube cycles on.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads
to remove food after cooking.
“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.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
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.
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the rear vents.
Questions and Answers
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