Monogram ZEM115 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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:
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned
FOODS
n Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless
n Some products such as whole eggs and
n Do not boil eggs in this oven. Pressure will
n Operating the microwave with no food
n Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
n Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
n Don't defrost frozen beverages in
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oven.
in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use
in microwave ovens.
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.
build up inside egg yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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.
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
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.
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is open, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Countertop Microwave Oven
edges act like antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins,
or gold-rimmed dishes, in the oven.
■ Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the oven.
n 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
containe
r.
n Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
n Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
n Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat
to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 160°F and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.
Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.