Radio Interference; Troubleshooting; Cooking Techniques; Cooking Utensils Guide - Champion CHMW135 User Manual

Radio Interference

Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment.
When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
1. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
4. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
5. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
Trouble shooting
Before asking for service, please check each item below:
1. Check to ensure the oven is plugged in securely. If not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10
seconds, and plug it in again securely.
2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating
properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
3. Check to ensure the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
4. Check to ensure the door is securely closed, engaging the door lock system. If the door is not
properly closed, the microwave energy will not flow inside.
Note: If none of the above rectifies the situation, then contact a qualified technician. Do not try to
adjust or repair the oven yourself.

Cooking Techniques

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed.
Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
4. Turn foods over once during microwave cooking to speed cooking of such foods as chicken
and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from
the center of the dish to the outside.

Cooking Utensils Guide

1. Microwave cannot penetrate metal. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic con-
tainers suitable for microwave cooking.
2. Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be
used.
3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal
fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
4. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends
to overcook.
5. Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. But be
careful don't use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between foil and cavity.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils:
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