GE JKP86BFBB User Manual - Page 8

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE s Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. s Light reflection around the door or the outer case. s Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. s The microwave fan may operate with both ovens off. It is cooling the control and will turn itself off. s Some TV-radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It's similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven. s A dull thumping sound while the oven is operating. MICROWAVE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s metal or foil touching the side of the oven. s foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). s metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. s recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. 8