Whirlpool RM280PXB Use And Care Manual page 42

Questions And Answers
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?
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.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers and shallow foil trays (if tray is
a/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
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?
This appearance is normal and does not
affect the operation of your oven.
You hear the sound of the transformer wher
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
taken out of the oven and covered for
additional time after cooking. This process
allows the cooking to finish, saves energy
and frees the oven for another purpose.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
following manufacturer's guidelines or use
the preprogrammed POPCORN pad. Do noi
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 try to repop unpopped
kernels. You can also use special micro-
wave poppers. When using a popper, be
sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Do
not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
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