Manual

SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and
other liquids do not always
bubble when they roach the
boiling point. They can
actuary get superheated
and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will
bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it.
Toprovent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for moro than 2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30
seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
Spontaneous boiling-Under .
certain special circmnstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shordy after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before
removing the container from the ,
oven, allow the container to stand
in tt_e oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after tt_e oven has shut off.. Do not
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boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink
bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if
tt_e container is opened, excessive
steam can build tip and cause it to
burst or overflow.
Don't defrost frozen beverages in
narrox,_necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build tip. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in in)m),.
Hot fbods and steam can cause
burns. Be carefi.ll when opening
any containers of hot fbod,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injm T, direct steam away
from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and pouluy
d_oroughly-meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
160°F. and pouluy to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.