GE JE1456L Use And Care Manual

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Microwaving Tipsl Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitablefor microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custard cups,pottery or china dinnerware whichdoes not have metallic trim orglaze with a metallic sheen can beused. Some cookware is labeled“suitable for microwaving.”If you are not sure if a dish ismicrowave-safe, use this test:Place in the oven both the dish youare testing and a glass measuringcup filled with one cup water—setthe measuring cup either in or nextto the dish. Microwave 1 minute athigh. If the dish heats, it should notbe used for microwaving. If thedish remains cool and only thewater in the cup heats, then thedish is microwave-safe.l Paper towels, waxed paper andplastic wrap can be used to coverdishes in order to retain moistureand prevent spattering. Be sure tovent plastic wrap so steam canescape.l Some microwaved foodsrequire stirring, rotating orrearranging. Check CookingGuide.l Steam builds up pressure infoods which are tightly coveredby a skin or membrane. Piercepotatoes, egg yolks and chickenlivers to prevent bursting.EIMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.Men using electrical appliances,basic safety precautions should befollowed, including the following:WARNING–TO reducethe risk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury to personsor exposure to excessivemicrowave energy:l Use this appliance only forits intended use as describedin this manual. Do not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors inthis appliance. This microwaveoven is specifically designed toheat or cook food, and is notintended for laboratory orindustrial use.l Read and follow the specificPrecautions to Avoid PossibleExposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section onthe previous page.l This appliance must begrounded. Connect only toproperly grounded outlet.See Grounding Instructionssection.l For best operation, plugthis appliance into its ownelectrical outlet, to preventflickering of lights, blowing offuse or tripping of circuit breaker.l Do not mount this applianceover a sink. Install or locatethis appliance only inaccordance with the providedInstallation Instructions.l Be certain to place the frontsurface of the door threeinches or more back from thecountertop edge to avoidaccidental tipping of theappliance in normal usage.l Do not cover or block anyopenings on the appliance.l Do not store this appfianceoutdoors. Do not use this productnear water—for example, in awet basement, near a swimmingpool or near a sink.c This microwave oven isnot approved or tested formarine use.l Do not store anythingdirectly on top of themicrowave oven surface whenthe oven is in operation.l Do not immerse power cordor plug in water.l Keep power cord away fromheated surfaces.l Do not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter.l Do not operate this applianceif it has a damaged powercord or plug, if it is notworking properly, or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped.l See door surface cleaninginstructions in the Care andCleaning section(s) of this book.l This appliance should beserviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contactnearest authorized servicefacility for examination, repairor adjustment.l As with any appliance,close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.l To reduce the risk of fire inthe oven cavity:—Do not use the oven forstorage purposes. Do notleave paper products, cookingutensils, or food in the ovenwhen not in use.(continued next page)3