“The microwave gets VERY HOT on the outside top surface of the unit on the right side, above the light, but entire top is hot front to back? (not just where light is) Especially if I am microwaving back to back items at 2-3 minutes each. Is this normal?”
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Yes, the hot top on right side is normal because that is where the "nucotron" is located. The instructions tell you to not have anything on top of the oven when it is in use, probably because of the heat which probably will melt chocolates in a box.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello, That's a great question! We first want to thank you for choosing GE Appliances, and congratulate you on the new microwave. We appreciate your business and would be happy to help. Cooking foods in a microwave oven for an extended period of time can cause heat transfer to not only the internal oven walls and floor, but to the external cabinet, as well. In addition to the heat that is generated outward from the food being cooked, the oven interior lamp and the magnetron tube will also contribute to external heat transfer. This is normal. The exterior case may have symbol (triangle with waves) stamped in the metal. This symbol means "Caution, hot surface". The external temperature may also vary depending on depending on the type of food prepared and the length of the cooking time. We hope this information helps. Let us know if you have any further questions. Take care! -Sylvia@GEA
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