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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the
glass tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large
dish?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
Is it normal for the guide tray to move 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?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
What is the maximum size dish I can place in the
microwave oven?
ANSWERS
No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in
your oven must fit on the glass or guide tray.
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm]
deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave
energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or
door.
Yes. The guide tray moves from side to side, 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 may 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 after the timed cooking period
ends, food should be allowed to stand either inside or outside
of the oven to completely finish cooking. Outside oven stand-
ing time will allow the oven to be available for other use. For
inside oven standing time, you can program a “0” power
second stage of the cooking cycle.
See : “Two - Stage Cooking.”
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the vents.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
following manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not use
regular paper bags.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
Because of the large cavity and guide tray that moves side to
side, you can use dishes up to 1 x 15 inches.
