Troubleshooting
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Can I use a rack in my microwave
oven so that I may reheat or cook
in two rack positions at a time?
Can I use either metal or aluminum
9ans in my microwave oven?
Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance
and/or
arcing and may damage your oven.
Usable metal includes aluminum
foil for shielding
(use small, flat pieces).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Sometimes the door of my
This appearance
is normal and does not affect the operation
of your oven.
microwave oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?
What are the humming
noises I
This is the sound of the transformer
when the magnetron tube cycles on
hear when my microwave oven is
and off.
operating?
Why does the dish become hot
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
when I microwave food in itP
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
Dish may not be microwave safe.
What does standing time mean?
Standing time means that food should be covered for additional
time after
cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish.
Can I pop popcorn in my
microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Why does steam come out of the
air exhaust vent?
What are the best cooking utensils
Use utensils with short sides to allow the hot air to surround
the top of
to use when convection
baking?
your food for browning.
Are there special techniques
to
know when combination
cooking
meats?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn 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 try to 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 utensils.
Steam is normally produced
during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.
Large cuts of meat should be turned about halfway through the total
cooking time.
Place meat fat side down first, then fat side up for the final portion of
cooking time. This allows for even cooking and nicely browned fat for
presentation.
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