GE JVM1540WMC Owner's Manual

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVINGArcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in theoven. Arcing is caused by:• The metal shelf (ifincluded) not installedcorrectly so it touches themicrowave wall.• The temperature probe(if included) in themicrowave but notinserted in the food.• Metal or foil touchingthe side of the oven.• Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas).• Metal, such as twist-ties,poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in themicrowave.• Recycled paper towelscontaining small metalpieces being used in themicrowave.If you see arcing, pressthe CLEAR/OFF pad andcorrect the problem.ARCING• Do not pop popcorn inyour microwave ovenunless in a specialmicrowave popcornaccessory or unless youuse popcorn labeled foruse in microwave ovens.• Some products such aswhole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example,closed jars—are able toexplode and should notbe heated in thismicrowave oven. Such useof the microwave ovencould result in injury.• Do not boil eggs in amicrowave oven. Pressurewill build up inside eggyolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resulting ininjury.• Operating the microwavewith no food inside formore than a minute ortwo may cause damage tothe oven and could starta fire. It increases theheat around themagnetron and canshorten the life of theoven.• Foods with unbrokenouter “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs,sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers andother giblets, and eggyolks should be piercedto allow steam to escapeduring cooking.FOODS5DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 5