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WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. | ■ Metal, such as |
Arcing is caused by: | rimmed dishes, in the microwave. |
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. | ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal |
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act | pieces being used in the microwave. |
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FOODS
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■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
■Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.
■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers, and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby.
■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
■SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
—Do not overheat the liquid.
—Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
—Do not use
—After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
—Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■Cook meat and poultry
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