IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the “STOP” button 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 (upturned edges act like antennae).
• 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.
FOODS
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Only cook popcorn in your microwave oven using a special microwave popcorn
accessory dish, unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
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Some products- such as whole eggs (with shell), sealed containers, and closed
jars - will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Heating
these products in the microwave oven could result in injury.
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Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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Operating the microwave with no food inside may cause damage to the oven
and could start a fi re. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
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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 before cooking.
SAFETY FACT
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Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the
boiling point; they can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. Super-
heated liquid can bubble up when it is moved or when something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not
heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
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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. The container may feel cooler than the
milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
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Spontaneous boiling- Under certain circumstances, liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we recommend the following:
Before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in
the oven for 30 to 40 seconds. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if
the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or
overfl ow.
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Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbon-
ated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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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.
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Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fi re, causing dam-
age to your oven.
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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly- meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 160°F (71.1°C), and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F
(82.2°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against food borne
illness.
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