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 antennas).
•
The metal shelf not installed correctly so
it touches the microwave wall.
•
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.
Arcing
•
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.
•
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—will explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven could result
in injury.
•
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.
•
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.
Foods
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
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