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21-27 Safety Instructions Defrosting Guide 19,20 Time Cook 6,28 Delayed Cooking Turntable Back Cover Extension Cords Features Terms Grounding Instructions Hold Time GE Answer Center@ Installation 800.626.2000 Microwave power output of this oven is 775 watts. Test Procedure) GE Appliances...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY Microwaving Tips INSTRUCTIONS Make sure all cookware used in Read all instructions before using this appliance. your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass Do not cover or block any When using electrical appliances, casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, basic safety precautions should be openings on the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) To reduce the risk of fire in Some products such as whole Plastic cookware—Plastic the oven cavity: eggs and sealed containers—for cookware designed for example, closed jars—will microwave cooking is very —Do not overcook food. explode and should not be heated useful, but should be used Carefully attend appliance if in this microwave oven.
. Spontaneous boiling—Under Program Cooking certain special circumstances, Use your Touch Control Panel to liquids may start to boil during or Time Cook with choice of power shortly after removal from the levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 microwave oven. To prevent (highest);...
Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking functions) 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 PAUSE/CANCEL pad. 1.
Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.
How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has How to Use Auto Start One Touch Cook three timing functions: The Auto Start feature allows With this feature, you can quickly It operates as a minute timer. you to program your oven to program a short cooking operation It can be set to delay cooking.
Cooking by Time Time Cook allows you to Using 2 & 3 Stage Cooking Questions and Answers microwave for a selected amount Feature Q. I set my oven for the time of time. called for in the recipe, but at the The Time Cook feature lets you set Power level 10 (High) is end of the time allowed, my food...
Auto Reheat Auto Reheat allows you to Foods Not Recommended reheat some of your favorite foods without having to select cooking time and power level. The oven does it automatically By actually sensing the steam Step 2. Select the desired code that escapes as food heats, this number ( 1 to 5) by tapping AUTO feature automatically adjusts the...
Auto Reheat (continued) Questions & Answers Q. I tried to warm some chow Containers and Covers Q. If my food is not completely Appropriate containers and Why didn’t this work? coverings help assure good reheated after using Auto A. Food must have some moisture reheating results.
Auto Defrost Stand Time With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the After Auto Defrosting, meat needs defrosting times and power to stand in order to let the inside levels for you. defrost. You may take the food out Use the Auto Defrost guide on the of the oven if you wish.
Auto Defrost Guide 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Chops...
How to Set Auto To store a second program You can store up to three different follow Steps 1 and 2 and touch cooking programs (Time and Time Cook MEMORY pad twice. Touch Power Level) in Memory. Auto Time Cook allows you to START to store the program cook most of your favorite foods in memory.
Glossary of Microwave Terms When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven food should look and taste will help when adapting or foil that is not molded to food.
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting Microwave Uses of Cookware Avoid using. Foil-lined paper bags and boxes You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will Foil baking trays reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is microwave-safe cookware, heated throughout. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
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Heating or Reheating Guide (continued) Item Time Amount Power Level Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces High (10) 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 pieces High (10) 3 to 4 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High (10) I k to 2 min.
Defrosting Guide Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. [f in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let Defrost (3).
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Defrosting Guide (continued) First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Fruit (3)] [Power Level: Defrost 2 to 3 Fresh (10 to 16 oz. ) break up with fork. Repeat if necessary. ( lo-oz. package) Meat Level: [Power Defrost (3)] Bacon ( I lb.
Cooking Guide Breads Crust on breads will be soft and tbe outsides will not brown. brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.
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Cooking Guide (continued) 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 Container Cover...
Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always 3. Cook eggs just 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.
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Cooking Guide (continued) Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent sputtering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Power Level &...
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Meats Power Level & Time Food Container Cover (or Internal Temp.) Comments Lamb Cooking bag Roast, leg or Pie plate Medium (S) Minutes Internal shoulder per lb. Temp. time. Let roust stand 10 minutes before Medium Well 1700 Chops & cutlets Round dish Meal-High (7) min.
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Cooking Guide (continued) Poultry while cooking, make sure it is If you use a meat thermometer safe for use in microwave ovens. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Chicken Pieces Plate or round Wax paper High ( 10) 2 to 2X min.
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Vegetables Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Cabbage (fresh wedges) I medium head High (10) 11 to 13 min. In a 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (about 2 Ibs.) Carrots (fresh, sliced) 1 lb. High (10) 12 to 14 min. In 1 fi-qt.
Care and Cleating Door (inside). Window: Wipe How to Clean the Outside up spatters daily and wash when Case. Clean the outside of your soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse oven with soap and damp cloth, thoroughly and dry. rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
This appliance must be grounded. Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where In the event of an electrical short appliance’s power cord circuit, grounding reduces the risk Usage situations where will be disconnected of electric shock by providing an appliance’s power cord will frequently.
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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...
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With the purchase ofyour 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! Whatever your question about any GE help. Your call–and your question- will be answered promptly and courteously.
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588P052 Pub. No. 49-8252...