GE LVM1750SPSS Owner's Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 or breast
milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding
the baby.
• Don't 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.
• 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.
• Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
• 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.