Whirlpool GH7145XF - Manual (Page 10)

CEniNC TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
How YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
(CONT.)
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating
them so food absorbs
the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal con­
tainers so food does
not absorb the energy.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to
the center from the
outer, cooked areas
just as in regular oven
cooking. This is one
of fhe reasons for
letting some foods
(for example, roasts
or baked potatoes)
stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring
some foods during the cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules in the
food. As the molecules bounce around bumping
into each other, heat is made, like rubbing
your hands together. This is the heat that does
the cooking.
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For the best cooking results
• Always cook food for the shortest cooking
time recommended. Check to see how the
food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD
MINUTE while the oven is operating or
after the cooking cycle is over (see the
“Using ADD MINUTE” section).
• To help make sure the food is evenly
cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the
food about halfway through the cooking
time.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use
wax paper, or microwave-approved paper
towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn
back a corner of the plastic wrap V4 to Vz
inches (6 mm to 1.2 cm) to vent steam
during heating or cooking.
NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
R
adio interferenq
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio
or television.
I Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave
oven.
I Plugging the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV
are on different branch circuits.
TESUNG YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of cold
E
B water in a glass container in the oven.
^ Close the door and make sure it
11 latches. Follow the directions in
^ “Cooking at high cook power” in
H the “Using Your Microwave Oven”
section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes.
When the time is up, the water should be heated.
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