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ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

•Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.

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

•Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook- book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

•Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

•Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.

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

ABOUT SAFETY

•Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.

T E M P

F O O D

160°F

... for fresh pork, ground meat,

 

boneless white poultry, fish,

 

seafood, egg dishes and frozen

 

prepared food.

165°F

... for leftover, ready-to-reheat

 

refrigerated, and deli and carry-

 

out “fresh” food.

170°F

... white meat of poultry.

180°F

... dark meat of poultry.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

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

•Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without overcooking.

•Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached.

Doneness signs include:

-Food steams throughout, not just at edge.

-Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.

-Poultry thigh joints move easily.

-Meat and poultry show no pinkness.

-Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

•ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

•Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

•Stay near the oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

•NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.

•Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.

•Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.

•Use care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.

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R-508F, R-401F, R-404F, R-501F specifications

The GE R-501F, R-404F, R-401F, and R-508F are refrigerants specifically designed for various industrial and commercial applications. Each refrigerant possesses unique characteristics that cater to specific refrigeration needs, and they are widely used in systems ranging from refrigeration units to air conditioning systems.

The GE R-501F is noted for its efficiency in medium and low-temperature systems. It has a low global warming potential compared to some traditional refrigerants, making it a more environmentally friendly option. Its thermodynamic properties allow for improved energy savings and reduced operational costs. The R-501F is particularly effective in commercial refrigeration, such as display cases and walk-in coolers, due to its capacity to maintain low temperatures effectively.

R-404F, on the other hand, is a blend of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants that replace R-404A and is designed to offer better energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Its composition results in low GWP and excellent performance across a wide range of operating temperatures. R-404F is widely utilized in transport refrigeration, commercial freezers, and HVAC systems. The refrigerant is known for its stable performance and compatibility with various lubricants, making it an attractive option for many applications.

The GE R-401F is another refrigerant designed for low-temperature applications, especially in food refrigeration and commercial cooling. It is formulated to have a lower environmental impact with a balanced thermodynamic performance. R-401F shows minimal glide, which reduces the complexities in refrigerant charge management and enhances system efficiency throughout its lifecycle.

R-508F is specially formulated for ultra-low temperature applications. It is a blend usually used in cascade refrigeration systems where extremely low temperatures are required, such as deep freeze storage and certain laboratory applications. R-508F has excellent thermodynamic properties, including a low boiling point and high efficiency, allowing it to operate effectively even under extremely low temperature conditions.

Each of these refrigerants incorporates advanced technologies aimed at maximizing efficiency while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with global efforts to transition to more sustainable refrigerants. These characteristics make the GE R-501F, R-404F, R-401F, and R-508F essential components in modern refrigeration technology, catering to diverse needs across various industries.
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