Special Notes About Microwaving - GE Spacemaker JNM1541DM User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

ARCING
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
FOODS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
• The temperature probe
(if included) in the
microwave but not
inserted in the food.
• Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
• 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.
• 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.
• Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
• 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.
• 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.
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