Manual

Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can the microwave oven operate without the No. If the turntable is removed or turned over, you
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in the
large dish? oven must fit on the turntable.
Can metal or aluminum pans be used in
the microwave oven?
Aluminum foil can be used for shielding (use small,
flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays
(if tray is not taller than 3/4 in. [1.9 cm] deep and is
filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never
allow metal to touch the walls or the door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-
clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor
when the cooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of the microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of the oven.
What are the humming noises the microwave
oven makes when it is operating?
The sound of the transformer when the magnetron
tube cycles on may be heard.
Why does the dish become hot when food is
microwaved in it?
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to
the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove
after cooking.
What does "standing time" mean? "Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for addtional
time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven
for other cooking.
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 vents.
Can popcorn be popped in the microwave
oven? How are the best results achieved?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufactures guidelines. Do not use regular paper
bags. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware.
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