GE JET230 How To Get The Best page 4

1. For personal safety the oven must be properly
grounded, See grounding instructionson page 3 of
this book. For best operation, plug this appliance
~nto its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
]ights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
2, Use of extension cords, Because of potential
safety hazards under certain conditions we strortgly
recommend against the use of an extension cord.
I-bwever, if you still elect to use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord and that
the current cm.rrying rating of the cord In amperes
be IS amperes or greater, Such extension
CcMds are
obtainable through General Electric service. If you
do use au extenskm coI*d with your microwave
oven, the interior light may flicker' and the blower
sound may vary when oven is in use,
3. Be certain to place the front surface of the door
three inches or more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipp~ngof the appliance in
normal usage.
4. Use metalonly as .dRectedin cookbook. Metal
strips as used on meat roasts are helpful in cooking
food when used as directed. Metal trays may be
used for TV dinners. However, when using metal in
the microwave oven, keep metal at least l-inch
away from sides of mkwowaveoven.
5. Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid'
damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by ac-
cident the oven should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done, However, try to avoid operating
the oven empty at all times–it saves energy and
prolongs life of the oven.
6. Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food. This is espe-
cially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top
and handles of the utensil. Pot holders may be
needed to handie the utensil.
7. Sometimes, the oven floor can become too hot
to touch. Be careful touching the floor during and
after cooking.
8. 120 not we any Wvmnmneter in food you are
microwaving unless that thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
9. Flernove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using H to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or
liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create
electrical arcing in the oven, and damage
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walls.
10. FWmove wire twist+es on paper and plastic
bags before placing in oven. Twist-ties sometimes
cause bag to heat, and may cause fire.
11.~~n't defrost frcDzen in narrow necked
bottles especially carbonated ones. Even if the con-
tainer is opened, pressure can build up. This can
cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.
12. Don't cwercclclka Exa?sshK? deihy"
d$'a%$s p otatoes, and may cause them to catch tire
Causing damage.
13, If food should ever ignite: Keep the oven door
closed. Turn off the power immediately: Touch
CLEAR/OFF or disconnect power cord or shut off
power at the fuse circuit breaker panel.
14. Boiling eggs (in and out of shell) is not recom-
mended for microwave cooking. Pressure can build
up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, result-
ing in injury.
"15. Foodswith unbroken outer "skin" such as po-
tatoes, hot dogs or sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and eggs (see
above) should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
1&"f3011able"cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastlc bags should be slit, pricked or vented as di-
rected in Cookbook. 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.
17. !30 not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in micro-
wave ovens, Because of the heat generated without
these precautions, the container could catch fire.
18, Plastic Utensi!s–Plastic utensils designed for
microwave cooking are very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be
as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass
or ceramic materials and may soften or char if sub-
jected to short periods of overcooking. In longer ex-
posures to overcooking, the food and utensils
could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave
plastics only "and use them" in strict compliance
with the utensil manufacturer's recommendations.
2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3)
130not permit children to use plastic utensils with-
out complete supervision.
19. !20 not use your microwave oven to dry news-
papers. If overheated, they can catch fire.
20. Use of Lloub!e 13utyTM shelf accessory. To posi-
tion shelf so that it is securely "seated," insert into
the oven cavity above shelf supports and com-
pletely to the back oven wall. 13rop into place so
that the recessed areas are over the shelf supports.
To remove shelf, lift shelf above supports and then
pull forward and out. Do not place food on shelf
unless it is securely "seated" on the supports.
@When the shelf is not in use, remove from the oven.
@130not use a microwave browning dish on shelf.
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'21. When cooking pork follow - our directions
exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170°.
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22. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even
without their Iids especial/y meat and egg mixtu
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