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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?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven ap-
pears wavy. Is this normal?
What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
Why does the dish become hot when I microwave
food in it? I thought that this should not happen.
What does “standing time” mean?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust
vent?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How
do I get the best results?
ANSWERS
You can only use a rack designed to be used with
your microwave oven. Use of any rack not designed
for the microwave oven can result in poor cooking
performance and/or arcing.
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding
(use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow
foil trays (if tray is not taller than
3
⁄4 inch deep and
half filled with food to absorb microwave energy).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of your oven.
You hear the sound of the transformer when the
magnetron tube cycles on.
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.
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the top vent.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper
bags. Use the “listening 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 microwave poppers. When
using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s
directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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