GE PEM31 Owner's Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A 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 microwuving."
[] 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 I cup of water-
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.
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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.
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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 (likethose 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.
"Bailable" 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.-rv dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays lessthan 3/z¢'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.
Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking isvery 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.
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