Questions And Answers - Kenmore 721.80402 Use & Care Manual

Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass No. Ifyou removeor movetheglasstray,youwillget
tray or move the glass tray over to hold a large dish? poorcookingresults.Dishesusedin yourovenmust
fit on the glasstray.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
You cannotuse metalpans.You can use
aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat
pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if
tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm] deep and is
filled with food to absorb microwave energy).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Is it normal for the glass tray to move in either Yes. The glass tray moves from side to side,
direction? 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.
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? Standingtime meansthatfoodshouldbe allowedto
standeitherin or outof ovenaftercookingpower
stops.Standingtimeallowsheatto spreadevenly
throughout t hefood,improving cookingresults.
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, but only pop pre-packaged microwave
popcorn, and only use the Popcorn command
pad. Do not pop popcorn in any other form or by
any other method."
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