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QUESTIONS
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a
time?
ANSWERS
You can use a rack only if the rack is
supplied with your microwave oven. Use of
any rack not supplied with the microwave
oven can result in poor cooking perfor-
mance and/or arcing.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
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 53.)
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 wher
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 should be
taken out of the oven and covered for addi-
tional 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 “listen-
ing test” by stopping the oven as soon as
the popping slows to a “pop” every one or
two seconds. Do not repop unpopped
kernels. You can also use special micro-
wave poppers. When using a popper, be
sure to follow manufacturer’s directions.
Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
vent?
The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the top vent.
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