GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual page 7

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SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
be overheatedbeyond
the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visible bubblingor boiling
when the container
is removedfrom the
microwave ovenis not
always present. THIS
COULDRESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHEN THE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOON OROTHER
UTENSILIS INSERTED
INTO THELIQUID.
TO reduce the risk of i_ury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat the
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
betore and haiti*Jay
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow
necks.
-- After heating, alh)w the
container to stand in
the microwave oven
tbr a short time betbre
removing the container.
-- Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
'*Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with
the lid ofE Make sure all
intant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
tbrmula or breast milk.
The container may fbel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk betore t;t.eding
the baby.
'* Don't defl-ost ti-ozen
beverages ill 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 tbods and steam
can cause burns. Be
careful when opening
any containers of hot
ibod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible iqjury, direct
steam away from hands
and tace.
"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°E Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
toodborne illness.