Microwaving Tips; Precautions - GE Spacemaker D2092P129 Use And Care Manual

Microwaving Tips

Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled "suitable
for microwaving."
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
Paper towels, wax paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check the cookbook.
Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all i-ructions before using thk appliance.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
appliance ody for its
. Use this
intended use
as described in this
manual.
and follow
. Rwd the specific
"PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" 2.
on page
grounded.
Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
on page 21.
This microwave oven is
.
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
For best operation, plug this
appliance into iti own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
appliance
. Instil or locate this
provided Hation htructions.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outd~m.
power cord
. not immerse
or plug in water.
. mep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
over edge of table or counter.
it has a damaged power cord or
plug, ifit is not working proprly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
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instructions on page 19.
This appliance should be
.
serviced ody by quatified service
personnel.
Contact nearest
examination, repair or adjustment.
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. Carefifly
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facditate
cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon fdaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven
microwave popcorn accessory or
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire.
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at dl
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
from
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