Reprinted fromwww.galanz.com

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards the outside of dish.

2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

4. Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.

5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking, both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.

1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwaves. That is, It allows energy to pass through the container and heat the food.

2. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be used.

3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.

4. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

5. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

6. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.

7. The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

8. Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.

9. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

10. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions, and is normal.

11. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

12. The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.

Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

13. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl, and microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.

14. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.