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ARCING
If you see arcing, press
STOP/CLEAR
and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
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The metal shelf installed incorrectly so it touches
the microwave wall.
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Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
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Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
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Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
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When microwaving, place all foods and
containers on the glass microwave turntable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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
during cooking.
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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 formula really is. Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
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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.
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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 fire, causing damage to your oven.
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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (70°C)
and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F (80°C). Cooking to these temperatures
usually protects against foodborne illness.
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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 cleaning of the microwave oven
section
for instructions on how to clean the inside
of the oven.
WARNING!
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