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Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a
with your microwave oven. Use of any rack
time?
not supplied with the microwave oven can
result in poor cooking performance and/or
arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
my microwave oven?
shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
% inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door. (For more information,
see page 43.)
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not
appears wavy. Is this normal? affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear
You hear the sound of the transformer when
when my microwave oven is operating?
the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
microwave food in it? I thought that this
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot
should not happen.
pads to remove food after cooking.
What does “standing time” mean? “Standing time” means that food shoukl be
taken out of the oven and covered for
additional time after cooking. This process
allows the cooking to finish, saves energy,
and frees the oven for another purpose.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
following manufacturer’s guidelines or use
the preprogrammed 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 one or two
seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped
kernels. You can also use special microwavE
poppers. When using a popper, be sure to
follow manufacturers directions. Do not pop
popcorn in glass utensils.
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 top vent.
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