GE JHP64G Use And Care Manual

Microwaving Tipsl Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glass casseroles,cooking dishes, measuring cups,custard cups, pottery or chinadinnerware which does not havemetallic trim or glaze with a metallicsheen can be used. Some cookwareis labeled “suitable for microwaving:’If you are unsure, use this dish test:Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.Place in oven on or beside dish.Microwave 1 minute at High (10).If water becomes hot, dish ismicrowave safe. If dish heats, itshould not be used for microwaving.. Paper towels, wax paper, andplastic wrap can be used to coverdishes in order to retain moistureand prevent spattering.l Some microwaved foods requirestirring, rotating, or rearranging.Check your cookbook for specificinstructions.l Steam builds up pressure in foodswhich are tightly covered by a skinor membrane. Pierce potatoes, eggyolks and chicken livers to preventbursting.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.When using electrical appliancesbasic safety precautions should befollowed, including the following:WARNING–TO reducethe risk of burns, electric shock,fire, injury to persons or exposureto excessive microwave energy:. use this appliance only for itsintended use as described in thismanual.l Be sure your appliance isproperly installed and groundedby a qualified technician inaccordance with the providedInstallation Instructions.. This appliance rnUSt bconnected to a grounded, metallic,permanent wiring system, or anequipment grounding conductorshould be run with the circuitconductors and connected to theequipment grounding terminalor lead on the appliance.l This cooking center isspecifically designed to heat orcook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.l Do not l~ve children ~one—children should not be Iefi alone orunattended in area where applianceis in use. They should never beallowed to sit or stand on any partof the appliance.Q Don’t allow anyone to climb,stand or hang on the door,drawer or cooktop. They coulddamage the cooking center andeven tip it over causing severepersonal injury.l CAU~ON: ITEMS OFINTEREST ‘Ill CHILDRENSHOULD N(YI’ BE S’IOREDIN CABINETS ABOVE ACOOKING CENTER OR ONTHE COOKTOP-CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THECOOKING CENTER TOREACH ITEMS COULD BESERIOUSLY INJURED.l Wew proper clothing. Loosefitting or hanging garments shouldnever be worn while using theappliance. Flammable materialcould be ignited if brought incontact with hot heating elementsc This appliance should beserviced only by qualified servicepersonnel. Contact nearestauthorized service facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.l Before performing anyservice, DISCONNECT’ THECOOKING CENTER POWERSUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLDDISTRIBUTION PANEL BYREMOVING THE FUSE ORSWITCHING OFF THECIRCUIT BREAKER.l Do not cover or block anyopenings on the appliance.c Do not use outdoors.l Do not operate this applianceif it is not working properly, or ifit has been damaged or dropped.l As with any appliance, closesupervision is necessary whenused by children.and may cause severe burns.. Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp potholders on hotsurfaces may result in burns fromsteam. Do not let potholderstouch hot heating elements. Donot use a towel or other bulkycloth.. Never use your appliance fOrwarming or heating the room.. Storage in or on appliance—Flammable materials should notbe stored in an oven or nearsurface units.. Keep hood and grease fikersclean to maintain good ventingand to avoid grease fires.. DO not let cddng greaseor other flammable materialsaccumulate in the cooking centeror near it.3