Whirlpool RM280PXA Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS
Can I operate my microwave oven without
the turntable or turn the turntable over to
accommodate a large dish?
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a
time?
ANSWERS
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied
with your microwave oven. Use of any rack
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.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
direction?
counterclockwise, depending on the rotatior
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 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
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 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. Use
only special microwave poppers, being sure
to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not
pop popcorn in glass utensils.
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