GE PEB206C Owner's Manual

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4Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!FOODS■ 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 damageto the oven and could start a fire. It increases theheat around the magnetron and can shortenthe life 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.■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 A SPOONOR 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 halfwaythrough heating 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.■ 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 (70°C)and poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F (80°C). Cooking to thesetemperatures usually protects against foodborneillness.