Goldstar MA-851MD Owner's Manual page 22

Question Answer
Will the microwave oven be damaged if
Yes. Never run it empty.
it is operated while empty?
after the cooking operation has been
heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough
completed?
internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after
the food has been removed from the oven. Standing time for
joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside
to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.