Questions And Answers - Kenmore 767. 8505 Use & Care Manual

QUESTIONS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a
large dish?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.
What does "standing time" mean?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?

Questions and Answers

ANSWERS
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your
oven must fit on the turntable.
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is no 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.
Yes. The turntable reverses rotation each time the
microwave oven door is opened and closed.
This helps cook food evenly.
This appearance is normal and does not affect
the operation of your oven.
You may hear the sound of the transformer when
the magnetron tube cycles on.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.
"Standing time" means that after the timed
cooking period ends, food should be allowed
to stand either inside or outside of the oven to
completely finish cooking. Outside oven standing
time will allow the oven to be available for
other use. For inside oven standing time, you
can program a "0" power second stage of the
cooking cycle. See Two-Stage Cooking.
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent
this steam.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn while
following the manufacturer's guidelines. Do not
use regular paper bags.
Do not re-pop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
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