Safety Instructions - GE JVM6175 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
This microwave oven is cUL listed for installation over both
gas (less than 60,000BTU) and electric ranges.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the Cancel/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 oven.
Foil not molded to food.
Plates or dishes with metallic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen.
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.
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in
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.
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no
wider than 36" (91.4 cm). It may be installed over both gas
and electric cooking equipment. .
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.
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.
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
into the container.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags,
steam away from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71°C) and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
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