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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* 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.
