Troubleshooting; Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven; Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven - Black & Decker MZ30PGSA Original Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Trouble Possible Cause
Radio and T.V.
Microwave oven
reception may be
interferes with T.V.
interfered with when
reception.
operating the oven.
This is similar to the
interference of small
electrical appliances,
like mixers, vacuum
cleaners and electric
fans.
Dim oven light.
In low power
microwave cooking,
oven light may
become dim.
In cooking, steam may
Steam
escape from food.
accumulating on
Most will escape
door, hot air
through the vents, but
escaping from
some may accumulate
vents.
on cool places like the
oven door.
Power cord not
Oven will not start.
connected properly.
Fuse blown.
Trouble with outlet.
Door not closed
Oven will not heat.
properly
Glass turntable
Dirt has accumulated
makes noise
on turntable rollers.
when microwave
is in operation.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensil Remarks
Aluminium foil. Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can
be used to cover thin parts of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The
foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away
from oven walls
(Original instructions)
Utensil
Browning dish.
Solution
This is
normal.
Dinnerware.
Glass jars.
This is
Glassware.
normal.
Oven cooking
This is
bags.
normal.
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Unplug the
power cord.
Parchment paper
Then plug in
again after 10
seconds.
Plastic
Replace fuse
and reset
circuit
breaker.
Test outlet
with other
electrical
Plastic wrap
appliance.
Close door
properly
Thermometers
Refer to

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

'Cleaning and
Maintenance'
Utensil
section on
Aluminium tray.
cleaning
parts.
Food carton with
metal handle.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils.
Metal twist ties.
Paper bags.
ENGLISH
Remarks
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
The bottom of the browning dish must
beat least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the
turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat
food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only.
Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do
not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming
only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and
absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering
or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Should
be labelled "Microwave Safe". Some
plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and
tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed on
package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover
food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food
Microwave-safe only.
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave
energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a
fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
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