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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. is it damaged?
A: We do not recommend to operating the microwave oven without any food. However, running the oven empty for a
SHORT time will not damage the oven.
Q: Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
A: The door can be opened anytime durng the oven operation. Microwave energy will be instantly switched off and
the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.
Q: Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A: No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass through.
They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Q: My microwave oven causes interference with my TV. is this normal?
A: Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to
the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem
with your oven.
Q: How can we know whether the oven is operating or not?
A: Oven is operating only when the door is closed.
The operation of fan motor is same as the oven's operating.
Q: Why does my oven light dim?
A: When cooking with DEF. power, the oven must cycle to obtain the selected power levels. The oven light, dims and
clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles.
Q: When is the oven light on and off?
A: The oven light is on during the cooking time.
Q: Why does steam accumulate on the oven door?
A: During cooking, steam is given off from the food. Most of the steam is removed from the oven by the air which circulates in
the oven cavity.
However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why?
A: The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity. This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air
flow pattern in the oven. There are no microwave in the air. The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking.
Q: Why does the smoke come out of the exhaust vent at the back of oven?
A: It is normal for smoke to come out of the vents during cooking. Smoke may be produced when food is overcooked.