Manual
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* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without 
any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A :  Running the oven empty for a short time will not 
damage the oven. However, it is not 
recommended.
* Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or 
roller guide removed?
* A :  No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must 
always be used in the oven before cooking.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is 
operating?
* A :   The door can be opened anytime during the 
cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be 
instantly switched off and the time setting will 
maintain until the door is closed.
* Q :  What does "Er01" message mean?
* A :  "Er01" means SENSOR ERROR and will appear if 
you open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR 
pad while cooking times is displayed. To continue 
cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook 
manually.
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven 
after cooking?
* A :  The moisture on the side of your microwave oven 
is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food 
hitting the cool oven surface.
* Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it 
operates while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q :  Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A :   When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop 
due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. 
To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a 
toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without 
piercing their shells.
* Q : Why is this standing time recommended after 
the cooking operation has been completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.
  With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, 
not in the oven. Many foods build up enough 
internal heat to allow the cooking process to 
continue, even after the food is removed from the 
oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large 
vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook 
completely, without overcooking the outside.
* Q :  What does “standing time” mean?
* A :   “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.
* Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as  
the microwave cooking guide says?
* A :   Check your cooking guide again, to make sure 
you’ve followed directions exactly ; and to see 
what might cause variations in cooking time. 
Cooking guide times and heat settings are 
suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking... the 
most common problem in getting used to a 
microwave oven.
  Variations in the size, shape and weights and 
dimensions could require longer cooking time. Use 
your own judgement along with the cooking guide 
suggestions to check whether the food has been 
properly cooked just as you would do with a 
conventional cooker.
* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the 
viewing screen in the door?
* A :  No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to 
the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light 
to pass through. They do not let microwave energy 
pass through.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the 
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a 
large dish?
* A : 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.
* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either  
 direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or 
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the 
motor when the cooking cycle begins.
* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?  
How do I get the best results?
* A :  Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following 
manufacture’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. Do 
not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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