IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Countertop
Microwave
Oven
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
[] Hetal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
[] Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges
act like antennas).
[] Hetal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed
dishes, in the oven.
[] Recycled paper towels containing
small
metal pieces being used in the oven.
FOODS
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Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
I Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for
example, closed
jars-are
able to explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could result in injury.
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Do not boil eggs in this 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.
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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. Hake 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.
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Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container
is open,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container
to burst, possibly resulting in
injury.
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Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visiblebubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present.
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERYHOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVERWHEN THE
CONTAINERISDISTURBED ORA SPOONOR
OTHERUTENSIL ISINSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
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 straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
- 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 thoroughly-meat
to at least an INTERNALtemperature
of
160% and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures
usually protects against
foodborne illness.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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