GE 49-4545 - Manual (Page 5)

• Do not pop popcorn In pur microwave oven
uniess in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn in a
package
labeled for microwave ovens.
Because of heat generated, without these
precautions, the container could catch fire.
• Do not use any thermometer in food you are
miGrowaving unless that thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
• Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by
accident the oven should run empty a minute
or two, no harm done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all times—it
saves energy and prolongs life of the.oven.
9 Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food. This is
especially true if plastic wrap has been cov­
ering the top and handles of the utensil. Pot
holders may be needed to handle the utensil.
® "BGiiable” cooking pouches and tightly dosed
plastic bags should be slit, pricked or vented
as directed in Cookbook, if they are not,
plastic could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage containers should be at
least partially uncovered because they form
a tight seal. When cooking with containers,
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
• DonT over cook. Excess over cooking dehydrates
potatoes, and may cause them to catch fire causing
ilamage.
• Plastic utensils designed for microwave
cooking are very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave piastic may not
be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subject to short periods of
overcooking, in longer exposures to over­
cooking, the food and containers may even
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave
plastics only and use them in strict com-
piiance with the container manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty
containers to microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use piastic containers without
cornpleie supervision.
Use metal only as ulreßted m the Cookbook, metal
strips as used on meat roasts are helpful in
cooking food when used as directed. Metal
trays may be used for TV dinners. However,
when using metal in the oven, keep metal at
least l-inch''away from sides of the oven.
Sometimes, the oven shelf oars become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the shelf during
and after cooking.
Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with, if you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in
food or liquid, and turn on microwave
energy, it can create electrical arcing in the
oven, and damage oven wails.
If food should ever ignite: Keep the oven door
closed. Turn off the power immediately. Turn
Timer to OFF or disconnect power cord or
shut off power at the fuse/circuit breaker
panel.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry news­
papers. if overheated, they can catch fire.
Cleaning Your Cooking Center
Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care
Book.
' Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket Is
essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the
gasket.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler
pan and other containers.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
Listen for Fan—A fan noise should be heard some­
time during the cleaning cycle. If not, oaf! a ser­
viceman before self-cleaning again.
You Need Service
Read “The Problem Solver” on page 18.
Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recom­
mended in this book. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Disconnect range at range circuit breaker or
main fuse before performing any service.