Safety Instructions - GE PEB7226 Serie Manual Del Proprietário

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the Cancel/Off pad and correct the
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
[] Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
[] Foilnot molded to food.
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[] Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
[] 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 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.
[] Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill 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.
[] Foodswith 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 isthoroughly 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 narrow-necked bottles
(especiallycarbonated beverages).Even if the container is
opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
[] 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 THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERY HOTLIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILINGOVERWHEN THE
CONTAINER ISDISTURBED ORA SPOONOROTHERUTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTOTHELIQUID.
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 container 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
INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
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