Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
If you see arcing, press the PAUSE/CLEAR pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
•Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
•Metal, such as twist ties, poultry pins, or
•Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
Foods
• 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 or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
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