Answers - Whirlpool MT2081XB Use And Care Manual

Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
the turntable or turn the tumtahle over to
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
accommtxfate a large dish?
used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
Canlusearackinmymicrowaveovenso
Youcanuwarackonfyifrackissupplied
thatlmayreheatorccckontwolevelsata with your microwave oven. Use of any rack
time?
not supplii 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?
shiiing (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (ii tray is
3/r inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door. (For more information,
see page w
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either Yes. The tumtahle rotates cbckwii or
direction? countercloc~, depending on the
rotation of the motor when the cooking
cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normalanddoesnot
appears wavy. Is this nomA?
affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear
You hear the sound of the transformer wher
when my microwave oven is operating?
the magnetron tube cydes on.
Whydoesthedishhecomehotwhenl
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
sholllclnotheppen. pads to remove food after cooking.
What does %tanding time" mean?
"Standi time" means that food should be
taken out of the oven and covered for
additbnal 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?
Yea. Pop packa@ microwave popcorn
How do I get the heat results? folbwing manufacturer's guidelines or use
the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not
use regular paper hags. Use the 'listening
test" by stopping the oven as soon as the
pof3pingsbwstoa'pop"everyoneortwo
secon&.Donottrytorepopuqopped
kernels. You can also use special micro-
wave poppers. When using a popper, he
sure to folbw manufacturer's directions. Do
not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Steam is normally pmduced during cooking.
The microwave oven has heen designed to
vent thii steam out the bottom and side
vents.
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