Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven without the No. Ifyou remove or turn over the turntable, you
turntable or turn the turntable overto hold a large will get poor cooking results. For best results,
dish? microwave safe dishes must fit on the turntable.
Can I use eithermetal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
You can use aluminum foil for shielding(use
small,flat pieces),small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (iftray isnot taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm]
deep and is filled with food toabsorb microwave
energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or
door.
Is it normalfor the turntable to turn in eitherdirection? 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 normaland does not affect
wavy. Isthis normal? the operationof your oven.
What are the humming noisesthat I hearwhen my You may hear the sound of the transformer
microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hotwhen I microwave As thefood becomes hotit will conduct the heat
food in it? Ithought that this should not happen, tothe dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to
remove food after cooking.
What does"standing time" mean? "Standingtime" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additionaltime 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 outthe 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. Do not use
regular paper bags.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
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