Questions And Answers - Kenmore 721.81622 Use & Care Manual

Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS
Can the microwave oven operate without the
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a
large dish?
Can metal or aluminum pans be used in
the microwave oven?
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?
Sometimes the door of the microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
What are the humming noises the microwave
oven makes when it is operating?
Why does the dish become hot when food is
microwaved in it?
What does "standing time" mean?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Can popcorn be popped in the microwave
oven? How are the best results achieved?
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ANSWERS
No. If the turntable is removed or turned over, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in the
oven must fit on the turntable.
Aluminum foil can be used 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 the walls or the door.
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-
clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor
when the cooking cycle begins.
This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of the oven.
The sound of the transformer when the magnetron
tube cycles on may be heard.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to
the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove
after cooking.
"Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for addtional
time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven
for other 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
manufactures guidelines. Do not use regular paper
bags. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.