GE Spacemaker Microwave Oven JVM1540 - Manual (Page 5)

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
• The temperature probe
(if included) in the
microwave but not
inserted in the food.
• Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
• 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.
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
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—are able to
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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