Insignia NS-OTR16WH8 Documentation - Page 10

NS-OTR16WH8(-C)_BS8(-C)_SS8(-C)_17-0277_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 10 Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:46 PM NS-OTR16WH8(-C), NS-OTR16BS8(-C), or NS-OTR16SS8(-C) Installing the turntable Hub (underside) Glass turntable Turntable ring Turntable shaft Notes • Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted. • Both the glass tray and turntable ring must always be used during cooking. • Always place all food and containers of food on the glass tray for cooking. • If the glass tray or turntable ring cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center. 1 Place the turntable ring in the round depression in the bottom of the microwave oven so that it turns freely. 2 Place the glass turntable (flat side up) on the turntable ring so that the hub engages the turntable shaft in the bottom of the oven. The glass turntable should not turn freely when it is correctly installed. Using your microwave Tips for the best results Storage temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature. Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones. Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together. For more even results, reduce the power levels when cooking large pieces of food. Natural moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently. Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat more evenly. This will allow the food to cook faster. Constant stirring is not necessary. Turn over items Turn over foods such as pork chops, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cook time. This will help to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. Food placement Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable tray. Food arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon, with the thicker or meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable tray. Let the food stand After removing the food from the microwave, cover the food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking. This will help the food finish in the center and avoids overcooking the out edges. The length of stand time depends on the density and surface area of the food items. 10 www.insigniaproducts.com