ARCING
SAFETY FACT:
SUPERHEATED WATER
If 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:
• 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.
• Only cook popcorn in your microwave oven using a special
microwave popcorn accessory dish, unless you use popcorn
labeled for use in microwave ovens.
• 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.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build
up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly
resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with no food inside 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 before cooking.
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. Superheated 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.
• 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.
• 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 the oven for 30 to 40 seconds
such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
• 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 (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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
FOODS
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