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QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Can I operatemy microwave oven without the
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in
dish?
your oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I
You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied
may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?
with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not
supplied with the microwave oven, you can get
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
microwave oven?
small, fiat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4in. [1.9 cm]
deep and half filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-
clockwise, depending on the rotation of the
motor when the cooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears
This appearance is normal and does not affect
wavy. Is this normal?
the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear when my
You may hear the sound of the transformer
microwave oven is operating?
when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I microwave
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat
food in it? I thought that this should not happen,
to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.
What does "standing time" mean?
"Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This
frees the oven for other cooking.
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the vents.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results?
following manufacturer's guidelines or use the
Sensor POPCORN pad. Do not use regular
paper bags. Use the "listening test" by stopping
the oven as soon as the popping slows to a
"pop" every 1 to 2 seconds. Do not repop
unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass
cookware.
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