Arcing; Foods - GE JVM1190 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!

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:
The temperature probe in
the microwave but not
inserted in the food.
The metal shelf not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.

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—will 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. 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.