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Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
the turntable or turn the turntable over to
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
accommodate a large dish?
used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at
your microwave oven. Use of any rack not
a time?
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
3/4 inch [19mm] deep and half filled with food
to absorb microwave energy). Never allow
metal to touch walls or door. (For more
information, see “Using aluminum foil” in the
“Cookino Guide” section.)
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
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 operatina?
the maanetron tube cvcles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this
should not happen.
What does “standing time” mean?
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads
to remove food after cooking.
“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.
3 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 “listening
test” by stopping the oven as soon as the
popping slows to a “pop” every one or two
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
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 rear vents.
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