6
GE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
* Q : Why do eggs sometimes explode?
* A : When you cook eggs, the yolk may explode due to
a steam buildup under its membrane skin. To
prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick
before cooking. Never cook eggs without first
piercing their shells.
* Q : Why should food be left to rest after cooking is
finished?
* A : This rest time is very important.
When cooking in a microwave oven, heat builds up
in the food and not in the oven. In many foods the
internal heat buildup is enough for cooking to
continue, even after removal from the oven. The
rest time observed with pieces of meat, large
vegetables and cakes is for them to finish cooking
inside without the outside becoming overcooked.
* Q : Is there a risk of damage to the microwave oven if
it is run empty?
* A : Yes. Never run a microwave oven empty.
* Q : Why does the oven not always cook food as
quickly as the microwave oven cooking guide says
it should?
* A : Take another look in the guide to check that all of
the instructions were followed precisely and find
what may have caused any variation in cooking
time. The cooking time and power settings shown
are only suggestions, to avoid overcooking food,
which is the problem most often encountered when
first learning to use a microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weight of food
may require longer cooking times. Use your own
best judgement as well as the suggestions in the
guide to determine whether food is properly
cooked, just like you would with a conventional
cooking appliance.
* Q : Can the microwave oven be used without the
glass tray or with it turned over to accept a larger
size dish?
* A : No. If you remove the glass tray or turn it over, food
will not cook properly. The dishes used in the oven
must fit on the moving platter.
* Q : Is it normal that the glass tray rotates in both
directions?
* A : Yes. The glass tray will rotate clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the motor rotation
direction when cooking begins.
* Q : Can I cook popcorn in the microwave oven? How
do I obtain the best results?
* A : Yes. Use special "microwave popcorn" packages
and follow the instructions on the pack. Never use
plain paper packs. Be sure to do the "pop test" by
listening during cooking: stop the oven as soon as
you stop hearing a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds.
Never attempt to cook unpopped corn again.
Never use a glass container for making popcorn.
* Q : I accidentally started the microwave oven without
any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A : If the oven only ran empty for a short while, it will
not be damaged. You are however advised to
avoid repeating this operation.
* Q : Can the oven be used without the glass tray or
turntable ring?
* A : No. The glass tray and the turntable ring must
always be in place in the oven before starting to
cook.
* Q : Can I open the oven door during cooking?
* A : The door can be opened at any time during
cooking. Microwave energy is instantly cutoff and
the timer countdown suspended until the door is
closed once again.
* Q : Why is the inside of the microwave oven damp
after cooking food in it?
* A : Dampness on the microwave oven sides is normal.
This is caused by steam from the food cooked in
the oven condensing on the oven's cold sidewalls.
* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the oven
door window?
* A : No. The metal grille on the window reflects the
microwave energy back into the oven cavity. Its
openings are designed to let light pass and not
microwave energy.
