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WARNING!
FOOD
nDo 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.
nDo not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
nOperating 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.
nFoods 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.
nSuPERheATED 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.
nFoods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.
nAvoid 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.
nDon’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow- necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
nHot 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.
nDo not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
nCook meat and poultry
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