GE PNM1971SRSS Owner's Manual page 5

n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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. 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
FOOD
n Foods 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.
n Avoid 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.
n Don'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.
n 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.
n Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
n Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of
160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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