Questions And Answers; Care Of Your Microwave Oven - Smeg SA31-1MX Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any
food in it. is it damaged?
A: We do not recommend to operating the microwave oven
without any food. However, running the oven empty for a
SHORT time will not damage the oven.
Q: Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
A: The door can be opened anytime durng the oven
operation. Microwave energy will be instantly switched off
and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.
Q: Does microwave energy pass through the viewing
screen in the door?
A: No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven
cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass through.
They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Q: My microwave oven causes interference with my TV.
Is this normal?
A: Some radio and TV interference might occur when you
cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar
to the interference caused by small appliances such as
mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
Q: How can we know whether the oven is operating or
not'?
A: Oven is operating only when the door is closed.
The operation of fan moter is same as the oven's
operating.

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

1
Turn the oven off before cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or
2
spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very
dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
3
The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap
and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent
damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the ventillation
openings.
4
If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on
Control Panel.
5
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when
the microwave oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.
6 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for
cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a
dishwasher.
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Q: Why does my oven light dim?
A: When cooking with DEF power, the oven must cycle to
obtain the selected power levels. The oven light dims and
clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles.
Q: When is the oven light on and off?
A: The oven light is on during the cooking time.
Q: Why does steam accumulate on the oven door?
A: During cooking, steam is given off from the food. Most of
the steam is removed from the oven by the air which
circulates in the oven cavity.
However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces
such as the oven door. This is normal.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents.
Why?
A: The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in
the oven cavity. This warmed air is carried out of the oven
by the air flow pattern in the oven. There are no
microwave in the air. The oven vents should never be
blocked during cooking.
7
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom
surface of the oven with mild detergent or window cleaner
and dry. The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy
water or in a dishwasher.
ROLLER GUIDE
1
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for
cooking together with the Glass Tray.
GLASS TRAY
1
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in
place.
2
DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
3
If the Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before
Cleaning or placing it in water.
4
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
Glass Tray Roller Guide