GE JES1855P Owner's Manual

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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support5 SUPERHEATED WATERLiquids, such as water, coffee ortea, are able to be overheatedbeyond the boiling point withoutappearing to be boiling. Visiblebubbling or boiling when thecontainer is removed from themicrowave oven is not alwayspresent. THIS COULD RESULTIN VERY HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOILING OVERWHEN THE CONTAINER ISDISTURBED OR A SPOON OROTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTEDINTO THE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury topersons:— Do not overheat the liquid.— Stir the liquid both beforeand halfway throughheating it.— Do not use straight-sidedcontainers with narrow necks.— After heating, allow thecontainer to stand in themicrowave oven for a shorttime before removing thecontainer.— Use extreme care wheninserting a spoon or otherutensil into the container. Don’t defrost frozenbeverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonatedbeverages). Even if thecontainer is opened, pressurecan build up. This can causethe container to burst,possibly resulting in injury. Avoid heating baby food inglass jars, even with the lidoff. Make sure all infant foodis thoroughly cooked. Stirfood to distribute the heatevenly. Be careful to preventscalding when warmingformula. The container mayfeel cooler than the formulareally is. Always test theformula before feedingthe baby. Hot foods and steam cancause burns. Be careful whenopening any containers ofhot food, including popcornbags, cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possibleinjury, direct steam awayfrom hands and face. Do not overcook potatoes.They could dehydrate andcatch fire, causing damageto your oven. Cook meat and poultrythoroughly—meat toat least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand poultry to at least anINTERNAL temperatureof 180°F. Cooking to thesetemperatures usually protectsagainst foodborne illness.