Table of Contents
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Adapter Plugs
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Control Panel
Cooking
Cooking Guide
Cookware Guide
Defrosting
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Extension Cords
Features
Glossary of Microwave Terms 10
Grounding Instructions
Heating or Reheating Guide 12, 13
Hold Time
Microwaving Tips
Minute/Second
Timer
Model and Serial Numbers
GE Appliances
Microwave Oven
Power Levels
24
2
Precautions
23
Problem Solver
27
Program Cooking
Safety Instructions
5
Time Cook
16-22
Turntable
11
Warranty
8
14, 15
7
24
5
24
7
GE Answer Center@
7
800.626.2000
2
Microwave power output
of this oven is 625 watk.
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7-9
2-4
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2-4
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Back Cover
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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Extension Cords Features Glossary of Microwave Terms 10 Grounding Instructions Heating or Reheating Guide 12, 13 Hold Time Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer GE Answer Center@ Model and Serial Numbers 800.626.2000 Microwave power output of this oven is 625 watk. GE Appliances... -
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Write to: NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including Before using your oven, GE Appliances your phone number—to: read this book carefully. Range Product Service Manager, Consumer Relations Appliance Park... -
Page 3: Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwaving Tips Read all instructions before using this appliance. Make sure all cookware used in When using electrical Do not store this appliance your microwave oven is suitable outdoors. Do not use this appliances, basic safety for microwaving. Most glass precautions should be followed, product near water—for casseroles, cooking dishes,... -
Page 4: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) possibility that trichina may be use recycled paper this TV dinners maybe —Do not book. present in the meat, it will be microwaved in foil trays less than products. Recycled paper towels, killed and meat will be safe to eat. 3/4”... -
Page 5: Features
Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. 1. -
Page 6: Program Cooking
Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in the Oven The panel display lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “PF”... -
Page 7: Delayed Cooking
How to Use the Minute/Second Timer Questions and Answers The Minute/Second Timer has How to Defrost, Hold three timing functions: and Time Cook Q. What will happen if I It operates as a minute timer. accidentally reverse my defrost, Let’s say you want to defrost a It can be set to delay cooking. -
Page 8: Defrosting
Defrosting by Time Questions and Answers Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food Q. When I press START, I hear a and is one of the great dull, thumping noise. What is it? advantages of a microwave oven. A. -
Page 9: Cooking By Time
Cooking by Time Time Cook allows you to Because automatic power level 10 Questions and Answers microwave for a selected is recommended for this cup of Q. I set my oven for the time amount of time. coffee, there is no need to change called for in the recipe, but at the the power level. -
Page 10: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
Glossary of Microwave Terms When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven should look and taste will help when adapting recipes or foil that is not molded to food. -
Page 11: Cookware Guide
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting Microwave Uses Avoid using. Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls. -
Page 12: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating cooked foods stored palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. 2. - Page 13 Item Amount Power Level Time Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces High (10) 2 to 3 min. High ( 10) 3 to 4 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 2 to 3 min. (4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 5 min.
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Page 14: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping, If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. cooking dish for defrosting. -
Page 15: Power Level
First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Meat Defrost (3)] [Power Level: Bacon (1 lb..) 3 to 5 per lb. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. 2 to 3 per lb. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 3 2 to 3 Place unopened package in oven. - Page 16 Cooking Guide Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.
- Page 17 Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cooking chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in container carefully. paper bowl to melt. Food Cover Power Level & Time Comments 3 min.
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Page 18: Fish And Seafood
Cooking Guide (continued) Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and will toughen if pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. overcooked. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell, They will explode. - Page 19 Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Gravies and Medium (5)
- Page 20 Cooking Guide (continued) Meats Food Power Level & Time Cover (or Internal Temp.) Lamb Roast, leg or Pie plate Medium (5) Internal Place roast fat-side-down in microwave- Minutes Cooking bag per lb. Temp. shoulder safe dish.Turn over after half of cooking time.
- Page 21 Poultry If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. Food Power Level & Time Comments Cover Chicken Plate or round Arrange in single layer in cooking dish Pieces Wax paper High ( 10) 2 to 2’/, min.
- Page 22 Cooking Guide (continued) Vegetables Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Cabbage (fresh wedges) I medium head High (10) 18 to 23 min. In a 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (about 2 Ibs.) Carrots (fresh, sliced) High (10) (frozen) 10-oz. package High (10) In I -qt.
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Page 23: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Oubide Case. Clean the outside of your can be removed with a paper oven with soap and damp cloth, towel, others may require a damp rinse with damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a cloth. -
Page 24: Adapter Plugs
This appliance must be grounded. Use of Adapter Plugs In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk Usage situations where Usage situations where of electric shock by providing an appliance’s power cord will appliance’s power cord will escape wire for the electric current. - Page 25 Dull thumping sound while oven problem with your oven. is operating. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service 25 I...
- Page 26 Notes...
- Page 27 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance — from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! help. Your call-and your questiorl- will be answered pr-ornptly and courteously.
- Page 28 YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save such as proof original purchase date your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...