GE JVM3150 Owner's Manual page 10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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
set the measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds 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.
If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
Some foam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor
of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
Paper towels, waxed 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.
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Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle the
cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If
they are not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4" high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray to the box.
When using foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1" away from the
sides of the oven.
designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may not
be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations.
2. Do not microwave empty containers.
3. Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
supervision.