Questions And Answers - Whirlpool MT5120XAQ Use And Care Manual

QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
the turntable or turn the turntable over to you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
accommodate a large dish? used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a with your microwave oven. Use of any rack
time? not supplied with the microwave oven can
result in poor cooking performance and/
or arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
my microwave oven? shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers and shallow foil trays (if tray is
3/ inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door. (For more information,
see page 42.)
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
direction? counterclockwise, depending on the
rotation of the motor when the cooking
cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
This appearance is normal and does not
appears wavy. Is this normal?
affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear You hear the sound of the transformer
when my microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
microwave food in it? I thought that this heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot
should not happen. pads to remove food after cooking.
What does "standing time" mean? "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.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results?
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.
You can also use special microwave pop-
pers. When using a popper, be sure to
follow manufacturer's directions. Do not
pop popcorn in glass utensils.
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