GE PES7227BLTS Use and Care Manual - Page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OPERATING „ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. „ Do not operator the oven without the turntable in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn. „ Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used in compliance with cookware manufacturers' recommendations. „ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave surface when the microwave is in operation. „ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed jars - are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven. „ Do not overcook potatoes. The could dehydrate and catch fire. „ Do not cover any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. „ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. „ This oven is not approved or tested for marine use. SUPER HEATED WATER Ŷ /LTXLGVVXFKDVZDWHUFRIIHHRUWHDDUHDEOHWR 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. Ŷ 7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRILQMXU\WRSHUVRQV - 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. CLEANING „ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. „ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical pars involving risk of electric shock. „ When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 49-40780