GE GMOG28ECPSS Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT
MICROWAVING
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:
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Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
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Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
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Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
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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.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed jars - are able to
explode and should not be heated in this microwave
oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in
injury.
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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.
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Do not cook eggs in the shell. Puncture egg yolks,
egg white before cooking to prevent "explosion".
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Occasionally a poached egg may burst during
cooking. Be sure to cook covered and let stand one
minute before removing the cover.
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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.
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Foods surrounded with membrane/with unbroken
outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers, egg yolks and other
giblets, should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
SAFETY FACT
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.
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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.
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Do not 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.
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Do not use the oven for home canning.
Microwave ovens are not designed to permit proper
canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be
dangerous for to consume.
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Do not attempt to deep-fry food in this oven.
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