GE PVM9179SF Manual

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  Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless 

in a special microwave popcorn accessory  

or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in 

microwave ovens.

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  Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will 

build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, 

possibly resulting in injury.

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  Operating the microwave with no food inside for 

more than a minute or two may cause damage  

to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the 

heat around the magnetron and can shorten  

the life of the oven.

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  Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, 

hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers 

and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to 

allow steam to escape  

during cooking.

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  SUPERHEATED WATER

  Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to  

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  Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may  

tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less 

moisture. Should this occur, refer to the  

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section  

for instructions on how to clean the inside of  

the oven.

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  Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with  

the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly 

cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.  

Be careful to prevent scalding when warming 

formula. The container may feel cooler than the 

formula really is. Always test the formula before 

feeding the baby.

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  Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked 

bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the 

container is opened, pressure can build up. This can 

cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in 

injury.

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  Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful 

when opening any containers of hot food, including 

popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To 

prevent possible injury, direct steam away from 

hands and face.

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  Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate 

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

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least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry 

to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. 

Cooking to these temperatures usually protects 

against foodborne illness.