Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if the rack is
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at supplied with your microwave oven. Use
a time? of any rack not supplied with the micro-
wave oven can result in poor cooking
performance 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
not taller than % inch deep and half filled
with food to absorb microwave energy).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
(For more information, see the “Microwave
cooking tips” section.)
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 my microwave oven is operating?
when 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
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results?
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 1 or
2 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 cookware.
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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