GE KOG-1MOT Owner's Manual

Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.comARCINGIf you see arcing, press CLEAR/OFF and correct the problem.Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by: Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges actlike antennas). Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper towels containing small metalpieces being used in the microwave.FOODS When microwaving, place all foods andcontainers on the glass microwave turntable. SUPERHEATED WATERLiquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able tobe overheated beyond the boiling point withoutappearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container is removed from the microwaveoven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULTIN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVERWHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR ASPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTOTHE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury to persons:— Do not overheat the liquid.— Stir the liquid both before and halfway throughheating it.— Do not use straight-sided containers withnarrow necks.— After heating, allow the container to stand inthe microwave oven for a short time beforeremoving the container.— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon orother utensil into the container. Do not pop popcorn in your microwave ovenunless in a special microwave popcorn accessoryor unless you use popcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed jars—are ableto explode and should not be heated in thismicrowave oven. Such use of the microwaveoven could result in injury. Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk and will cause itto burst, possibly resulting in injury. Operating the microwave with no food inside formore than a minute or two may cause damage tothe oven and could start a fire. It increases theheat around the magnetron and can shorten thelife of the oven. Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolksshould be pierced to allow steam to escapeduring cooking. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, evenwith the lid off. Make sure all infant food isthoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute theheat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding whenwarming formula. The container may feel coolerthan the formula really is. Always test the formulabefore feeding the baby. Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even ifthe container is opened, pressure can build up.This can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in injury. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefulwhen opening any containers of hot food,including popcorn bags, cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steamaway from hands and face. Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrateand catch fire, causing damage to your oven. Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to atleast an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F andpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperatureof 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usuallyprotects against foodborne illness.WARNING!3