Kenmore 363.6367 Series Use & Care Manual page 5

WARNING!
ARCING
ff you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR button and
correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes,
in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being
used in the microwave.
WARNING!
FOODS
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting
m Injury.
• Operating the microwave with no food 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.
• Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
• Some products such as whole eggs and 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.
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 presenL
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.
• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more
rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to the Care and Maintenance section for instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
• 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. The container may feel cooler
than the formula really is. Always test the formula 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.
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