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GE Spacemaker JVM139K User's Manual

1. 36 Light Bulb 37 Temperature Probe 35 Problem 1 38 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation 36 Adapter Plugs 36 Extension Cords Grounding Instructions ow 36 Consumer Services Appliance Registration Model and Serial Numbers Warranty Microwave power output of this oven is 750 watts lEC 708 Test Procedure Before using your oven read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven HELP US HELP YOU Be sure your microwave oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your microw
2. 14 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down START Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURn display When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound AUTO DEFROST GUIDE amp 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 Meat Chops 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate turn over and shield where necessary 5 minutes Frankfurters Sausage 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate andremove defrosted pieces 2 minutes Ground Meat 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over remove defrosted areas and 5 minutes break apart Beef Patties 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and separate patties Remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Roast 0 1 6 0 165 Turnover shield 30 90 minutes Ribs 0 1 6 0 165 Separate turn over and remove defrosted 5 minutes pi
3. 1 slice 1 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices High 10 I to I use minimum time for custard 4 slices Meal High 7 2 2 to 3 min 9 in pie Meal High 7 5 to 7 min Beverages Cocoa other milk based 6 7 1 to 2 cups Meal High 7 3 to 6 min 9 oz cup Ito 2 cups Meal High 7 5 to 7 min Coffee tea cider 6 2 1 to 2 cups High 10 I to 3 min 9 oz cup I to 2 cups High 10 6 to 7 min Gravies amp Sauces Desserts chocolate butterscotch etc 1 2 cup High 10 I to 2 min 1 cup High 10 2 to 3 min Gravies giblet or creamy 1 2 cup High 10 I to 2 min Icup High 10 2 to 3 min Meat or main dish Sauces such as 112 cup High 10 2 to 3 min spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup High 10 3to 4 min Ican 16 oz High 10 3 to 4 min Tip Cover food to prevent spattering Griddle Foods Pancakes french toast or waffles Plain no topping 2 or 3 pieces High 10 1 toi min Syrup amp butter 2 or 3 pieces High 10 Ito 14 min Tip Do not cover 24 Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces Thinly sliced meat 3 to 4 oz per serving Topped or mixed with sauce 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Tip Cover saucy main dishes
4. Use and Care amp Cooking Guide Spacemaker Microwave Oven Safety instructions 2 5 Precautions ceccccesessesesesceseececesseevecvecsecsens 2 5 Operating Instructions Tips Add 30 Seconds E 12 Aluminum Foil 81 Automatic Fan Feature Ato SIMME ai ie ro Auto Start Reminder ees 8 Control E 8 9 Cooking Complete Reminder 7 Cooking Guide weer 28 34 Defrosting by Time 16 17 Defrosting 26 27 Delayed Cooking scien e E eins ar 10 Express Cook Feature 12 Exhaust 6 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 22 Heating or Reheating Guide 24 25 10 Microwave Cookware Guide 23 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second 10 11 POP COM Ay site G a Sas sale 13 Power 10 12 19 Temperature Cook 17 18 Time 11 13 GE Appliances Model JVM 139K Care and Cleaning 35 37 Exhaust Fane ei ear A An A aT 36 Grease Filter
5. Vegetables 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cover vegetables when cooking If using plastic wrap turn back 2 Salt vegetables after cooking Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent darkening and dehydration of surface 5 Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces 3 Arrange vegetables such as asparagus with the thickest pieces to 6 For more even heating stir rearrange or rotate vegetables during the outside of the dish cooking Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Asparagus fresh cuts I Ib 3 cups cut into High 10 8to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 1 to 2 in pieces continued next page 33 Vegetables Continued Vegetable Asparagus continued fresh spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut 34 Amount I lb 10 02 package I lb cut in half 10 0z package 10 02 pac
6. e Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Answers Q Are there any foods I can t Temp Cook A Yes Delicate butter icings ice cream frozen whipped toppings etc soften rapidly at warm temperatures Batters doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe It s best to Time Cook these foods Q Why did PRODbE flash on the display after I touched the START pad A will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe 18 Step 5 Touch the START pad If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold T he oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating Q Can I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food A No if it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven Q Can I Temp Cook different portions of foo
7. 5 20 Let stand 10 minutes after cooking loaf shape 170 25 Let stand 10 minutes after cooking Patties Oblong glass Wax paper High 10 Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered 4 patties per 16 dish with trivet if and turn patties over If desired add 1 to 2 patties desired or ceramic 3 to 5 min browning sauce 3 to 4 patties dinner plate 4 to 6 min Pot roasts Oblong dish Cooking bag Low 3 24 to 29 min Brush with browning sauce and add 1 2 or casserole per lb cup water to cooking bag Turn over after half of time Add vegetables if desired after half of cooking time Recover and finish continued next page 3 8010079 Meats continued COOKING GUIDE continued Power Level amp Time Food Container Cover or Internal Temp Comments Beef continued Simmered beef Casserole Lid or Medium 5 120 to Add 1 cup water per pound of meat corned beef or plastic wrap 130 min Turn over after half of cooking time Let brisket meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking For boiled dinner remove meat and cook vegetables in broth Tender roasts rib Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium 5 Minutes Internal Turn roasts over after half of cooking high quality rump time Let meat stand I minutes before sirloin tip Rare 1 14 140 F carving Medium 14to17 160 Well 17to 201 170 Lamb Roast leg or shoulder Chops 1
8. food reaches preset temperature oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad 14 MINUTE Use with number pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE 15 ADD 30 SECONDS Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down 16 CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day 17 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 18 AUTO ROAST Insert probe Touch this pad the desired number pad for code then START The oven slow cooks meat with the automatic preset program 19 LIGHT Touch ON to turn on hood light ENTER FOOD TEMP COOK WEIGHT LBS DEF TIME MIN SEC TIMER TIME DEFROST TIME COOK I amp I POWER ADD 30 LEVEL SECONDS AUTO START CLEAR AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS GUIDE BEHIND DOOR HOLD USE PROBE MINUTE 1 AUTO DEF AUTO ROAST REHEAT 18 Da VENT FAN HOW TO USE THE MINUTE SECOND TIMER The Minute Second Timer The Minute Second Timer has three timing functions It operates as a minute timer can be set to delay cooking can be used as hold setting after defrosting The Minute Second Timer operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call 1 Touch MIN
9. for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt 2 Candies which are boiled become very hot handle cookware carefully Power Level amp Time High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 3 min 3to 5 min 1 Amin to melt butter min to melt marshmallows 15 to 25 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic wrap turn back one corner to vent 5 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time Drain pasta immediately after microwaving 6 Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same Comments Unwrap 14 02 package of caramels into measuring cup Add I tablespoon water Microwave stirring every minute Dip 4 apples into mixture Place 12 oz semi sweet chocolate pieces in container Microwave to melt Add 1 cup whole toasted almonds Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet Chill until firm In large glass bowl melt 1 4 cup butter Add 10 02 package marshmallows cover with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal Press firmly into buttered dish Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow 8 Food Oatmeal old fashioned Container I qt casserole or bowl Cover NO Power Level amp Time High 10 3to 5 min per serving Note To microwave single serving packet of instant oatmeal follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High 10 for 1
10. shallow dish Fillets or Oblong dish Wax paper or High 10 5 to 7 min Microwave until fish flakes easily Turn steaks I 1 plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time Shrimp 1 1b Pie plate or Plastic wrap High lo 7 to 9 min Brush with garlic butter before cooking peeled shallow dish Rearrange after 4 minutes Shrimp 1 b 2 qt casserole Lid or High 10 5 to 9 min Place shrimp in casserole Add 2 cups unpeeled plastic wrap hottest tap water Cover Stir after 5 minutes Whole fish Oblong dish Plastic wrap High 10 5 07 Shield head thin tail with aluminum per lb foil 30 Gravies amp Sauces 1 Cover thick chunky sauces to prevent spattering 2 Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while wine or herbs microwaving Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Gravies and Casserole No Medium 5 4 to 7 min sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch cup Melted butter Glass measure No High 10 I to 2 min sauces clarified butter 1 2 cup Thick spaghetti Casserole bowl High 10 5 to 7 min barbecue or sweet sour sauces 2 cups Thin liquid sauces Casserole No High 10 3 to 4 min au jus clam etc 1 cup Meats 3 Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese egg yolks cream Comments Microwave fat flour and salt together to melt and blend Whisk in liquid and finish microwaving Increase time I to 2 minutes per additional cu
11. 2 to I minute Rice minute 1 cups Rice regular long grain I cup Spaghetti 16 oz 2 qt casserole 3 qt casserole 2 qt oblong dish Lid or plastic wrap Lid or plastic wrap Plastic wrap High 10 High 10 High 10 2 to 3 min 18 to 2 I min 16 to 1 Y min Comments Increase casserole size for more than one serving Increase time about 1 z minutes for each additional serving you are cooking Stir after half of cooking time Add I cups water Stir after 2 minutes Add 24 cups water Stir after 10 minutes Add 6 to 7 cups water Rearrange after I minutes continued next page 29 COOKING GUIDE continued Cheese and Eggs 1 Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting 2 Never cook eggs in the shell Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell They will explode 3 Cook eggs just until set They are delicate and can toughen if overcooked or casserole Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork Center may still be slightly translucent but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Cheese Fondue Microwave safe Cover or High 10 To make sauce Make basic white sauce substituting wine 2 qt dish plastic wrap 3to 5 min for milk Add cheese and microwave
12. However do not heat baby food in jars even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters Heating and serving of sandwiches or appetizers Light covering to hold in steam Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers such as nylon woven into them Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite Avoid using recycled paper Covering to hold in steam wrap Cooking cooking and boil in bags Heating storage bags Cooking and heating Cooking and heating Warming e Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in cookware check its size to make sure it will fit in the oven e For best cooking results select a dish that matches the size or amount of food being prepared 23 JO 4125500 X VM YOO HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE Directions below are for heating or reheating already cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use microwave safe cookware 2 Cover most foods for fastest heating Exceptions are some s
13. II Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 l and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Touch TIME COOK 1 amp II The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes To Express Cook your food or beverage Step 1 Touch a number pad from I to 5 that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time in minutes For example touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Step 2 Touch the START pad The oven will automatically signal flash and shut off at the end of the programmed time Step 5 Set your second cook time How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 At the end of COOK TIME the second power level is displayed and COOK TIME is shown counting down Step 8 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 9 Open the door Add 30 Seconds oem Add 30 Seconds feature ADD 30 provides a convenient way to SECONDS extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food was not done What happened A Since house pow
14. cooling rack Shielding In a conventional oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as potatoes as you do conventionally egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotating Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side Piece Size Small pieces cook faster than large ones Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly With large pieces of food reduce the power setting for even cooking Shape of Food In both types of cooking thin areas cook faster than thick areas This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center Starting Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature Timings in our recipes are based on the
15. hen in riven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped duckling in oven Turn over after first half of time Shield warm areas with foil Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foi 1 Defrost for second half of time Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete del resting 27 spins SUNSOIIG COOKING GUIDE Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown If desired sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon sugar mixture chopped nuts or other topping for brown color To increase brown color on upside down breads line dish before microwaving with brown sugar caramel mixture or savory topping such as crushed canned french fried onion rings Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Coffee cakes 8 in round or No Meal High 7 8 to 10 min Place batter in greased dish square dish Corn bread 8to Y in No Meal High 7 Y to 11 min Sprinkle cooking dish with finely tube dish chopped canned french fried onions before microwaving Turn out of pan upside down to serve Mu ffins Paper lined No High 10 Use microwave safe muffin container or 1 Muffin muffin cups 1 tol Amin homemade muffin cups made by cutting 2 to 4 Muffins Do not use Ito 2 min down ho
16. inside and out so Most repairs can be handled in just one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Youcan have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With multiple year contract you reassured of f future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances canhave needed parts oraccessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Partsare fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question aboutany G major appliance GE Answer Jenter information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Telecommunication Device for the Deaf For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon reques
17. to 7 min Grease dish before adding batter dish Cut when cool Commercial mix 8 in round or No High 10 2 min Grease dish before adding batter 18 to 20 OZ square dish Meal High 7 4 to 6 min Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting Fluted tube No High 10 Iltol3 min Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cake pan cool before inverting Cupcakes 6 Paper lined No High 10 2 4 to 3 min When cooking several cupcakes some cupcaker will be done before others Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer Pineapple upside 8 in round No High 10 10 to I 2 min When done toothpick stuck in cake down cake dish comes out clean Invert cake onto plate 28 let dish stand over cake a few minutes Candies 1 Always use microwave safe cookware For easy clean up melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt Food Caramel apples Container I pint 2 cup measure Chocolate bark 1 qt casserole or bowl Marshmallow crisp 2 qt oblong dish S Mores Paper napkin or paper plate Cover NO Yes Yes Cereal Pasta and Rice 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt and I teaspoon oil optional to prevent sticking 3 For rice or minute rice use the same amount of water needed
18. 0 and MINUTE to hold for ten minutes Step 6 Touch TIME TIME COOK COOK 1 amp II pad 1811 Step 7 Touch 2 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When time is up the oven signals and flashes End Questions and Answers Q What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost hold and cook instructions A The oven will automatically rearrange your program Defrosting will always come first then hold and then the cooking function Q Can I defrost and hold only A Yes Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food hold it and cook it later All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time Then program the hold time Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Q I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary What happened A When instructions conflict the oven carries out the last instruction You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes hold for 2 minutes and then defrost for 6 minutes In this case the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes COOK
19. ATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside METAL METAL FILTER COOKTOP FILTER LIGHT Reusable Grease Filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate your hood without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filter will stop the entry of flames into the unit To Remove Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place Charcoal Filter Kit for some models There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside Filter Kit model JX8 I A can be ordered from your GE supplier Ask for part WB02X9883 GROUNDING INST
20. CROWAVING TIPS e Make sure all cookware used in your microwave ePaper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not steam can escape have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen e Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide for microwaving e Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE Cooking appliances installed under the oven may under some heavy usage conditions cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven To preven
21. High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Time 2 to 3 min 3 to 4 min 2 to 3 min 4 to 5 min 1 2 to 1 min 1 to 2 min Ito3 min 3 to 5 min 6 to 9 min 5 to 7 min 2 to 4 min 5 to 7 min I to 3 min 2 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 6 min 3 to 4 min 1 to 3 min 3 to 4 min I to 2 min 2 to 3 min 2 to 3 min 5 to 7 min 6 to 7 min 1 to 3 min 4 to 6 min 4 to 5 min 1 to 2 min 2 to 3 min 4 min Ito 2 min 3 to 4 min lto 2 min 2 to 3 min 2 to 4 min servings 25 DEFROSTING GUIDE 1 Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting Most food defrosts well using Defrost 3 For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal roasts use Warm 1 2 After first half of defrosting time unwrap package and check food Turn food over if necessary break apart or separate food if possible Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil First Half Second Half Food Time Min Time M
22. ING BY TIME Time Cook Time Cook I amp II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time Power levell0 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide To become better acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Filla cup 2 3 full of water add l teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch TIME TME COOK COOK 1 amp 11 pad I all Step 3 Select your time Touch and MINUTE pad for MINUTE one minute Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee there is no need to change the power level If power level 10 is not appropriate see How to Change Power Level on next page Step 4 Touch the START pad START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door ll COOKING BY TIME continued Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK TIWECDOK 14 I amp
23. ONTROL PANEL e Door not securely closed LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED PRObE APPEARS ON DISPLAY FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED e START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection e Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it e Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK amp 11 pad e CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad e Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad e Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST pad e Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I amp II pad and additional cooking time for completion e Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level e Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check Cooking Guide time recommendations Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast function Check Cooking Guide for specific instructions Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly i
24. RUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Fig 1 WARNING improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock 36 PREFERRED Ensure proper ground Fig 1 exists before use Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Cooktop Light To replace cooktop light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top
25. SEC TIMER pad 2 Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad for 3 minutes and no seconds 3 Touch START Display shows time counting down The timer signals when time is up How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven Step 2 Touch TIME TIME DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level MINUTE 10 Using a Holding Time The Minute Second Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the Cooking Guide Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch either TIM E COOK I amp TEMP COOK HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time temperature or code Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin Step 4 Set standing or hold MIN SEC time by touching MI N SEC Step 5 Touch 1
26. andwiches griddle foods and baked items 3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal since the center is the last to heat Foods heated to 160 F to 165 F will provide safe palatable results Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste Let foods stand a few minutes before serving 4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Item Amount Power Level Time Appetizers Dips cream or processed cheese 1 2 cup Medium 5 21 4 to 3 min 1 cup Medium 5 3to 5 min Pastry bites small pizzas rolls etc 2 to 4 servings High 10 2 to 4 min Saucy meatballs riblets I to 2 servings High 10 2 to 4 min cocktail franks etc 3 to 4 servings High 10 5 to 7 min 1 2 cup per serving Tip Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper Cover dips with plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece Low 3 1 2 to 1 min nut or fruit bread 2 pieces Low 3 I to I 4 pieces Low 3 2 min 9 in cake or Low 3 2 to 4 min 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins Medium 5 1 4 to 1 2 min 2 Medium 5 1 2 to I min 4 Medium 5 ltolY min 6 to 8 Medium 5 lto 2 min Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice High 10 1 2 to 1 min
27. at Medium 5 8 to 9 min Medium 5 for 8 to 9 minutes whisking every 2 minutes Eggs Basic eggs Buttered Plastic wrap Medium 5 1 to 1 Amin Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent custard cup per egg bursting Omelet 9 in pie plate NO High 10 Melt butter Sprinkle cheese over omelet Microwave 12 to 24 1 2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly High 10 1 to 2 min melted Poached eggs I 4 qt casserole Casserole High 10 5 to 6min Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes cover Boil 2 cups on High 10 Break eggs onto plate water puncture membrane Swirl boiling water Medium 5 1 2 to 1 min with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover per egg Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to 1 minute per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Quiche 9 in pie plate NO Meal High 7 17 to 22 min Pour filling into precooked 9 inch pie shell Scrambled Glass No High 10 3 4 to I min Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and measuring cup per egg I tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking 2 Cook fish with or without sauce A tight cover steams fish Use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming 3 Do not overcook fish Check at minimum time Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Clams 6 Pie plate or Plastic wrap High 10 4 to 7 min Place in dish with hinged side out
28. ave oven should a need occur for adjustments Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating eSome TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you t
29. be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat 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 Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking eNot all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven e Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should beat 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 re foods and steam can cause 227 Be careful when opening containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury d
30. d at different temperatures A Yes The temperature probe gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed N The Reheat feature is a short term program to Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked many popular foods See the guide at bottom of page food The oven turns off automatically after a preset O amount of time z Reheat The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many Step 1 Touch REHEAT pad a popular foods Choose a code number from 1 to 6 Step 2 Touch a number pad lt see Reheat Guide below REHEAT from 1 to 6 to select a food group S Step 3 Touch START pad Oven will signal and E display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off Reheat Guide To Reheat More Than One Serving Reheat codes through 5 let you heat up to three Time Foods servings To add more than one serving just touch Code Display per serving Recommended number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START 1 The serving size may BREAD 20 sec Breads pastries pies bakery goods Meats casseroles pizza solid foods even be added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 SERV and a number Fruits amp will be displayed briefly vegetables to show that ser
31. e door and touch START NOTE Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over 20 Just as in conventional roasting only tender roasts should be roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time according to the cookbook that comes with your oven Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave safe dish Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall 3 After a pre programmed food temperature is reached oven beeps 4 times and HOLd appears on the display 4 Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven then beeps 4 times and End appears Auto Roast Guide e Place meats a cooking bag in microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag Food Beef 5 Ib max Tender Roast Medium Well Pork 5 Ib max Loin Roast Poultry 6 Ib max Turkey Breast Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area Recommended standing time before serving oe Roast Code 4 p gt ct Minimum End Temp 160 F 170 170 15 19 section Approx Time minutes per pound 13 15 15 17 185 Total time time to bring food to Soe and hold at that temperature until done Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Automa
32. ease Filters 9 Cooktop Light 10 Oven Floor 11 Auto Defrost and Auto Roast Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No 210 sdi j SUIABMOIDIT UIAG INOA Jo SINIJA 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 When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 8 s 18 POWER and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and oven is ready for use If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence recurs and you must reset Clock after touching the CLEAR OFF pad PRODE Appears on the Display e Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used e Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle 1 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions 2 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 3 TIME COOK I amp II Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 High 4 NUMBER PADS Touc
33. eces Shield if necessary Steak 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield Sminutes Stew 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate andremove defrosted pieces Sminutes Poultry Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 20 minutes in breast side up refrigerator Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield where necessary 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Cornish hens split 0 1 6 0 Ibs l Turn over and shield 5 minutes Seafood Fish fillets 0 1 6 0165 Separate andremove defrosted pieces Sminutes Shrimp scallops 0 1 6 0165 Separate andremove defrosted pieces Sminutes Whole fish 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield tail and head 5 minutes hold under cold running water Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas After first or second signal shield warm areas with small pieces of foil 15 gt pt p gt oO DN 2 DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread rolls vegetables fruits and frozen dinners Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting but
34. ectrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING 10 reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy in this book This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use eFor best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions not cover block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter n
35. er varies due to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the food for doneness and cook the food a little longer if necessary Q I touched the number pads and selected my power level When I touched START however my oven didn t come on Why not A The TIME COOK I amp 11 pad must be touched before setting the power level otherwise your oven will not begin cooking 19 Q I want to cook on a power level other than 10 High What do I need to do A To change power level touch the POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Q Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food A Yes To resume cooking simply close the door and press the START pad The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer How to Use Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch AUTO AUWIOSBARRY START REMINDER pad REMINDER How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a m Step 1 Touch AUTO AUTO START STARTREMINDER pad REMINDER Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminde
36. g Guide for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food A Yes You may open the door at any time during microwaving To resume defrosting close the door and press START The oven begins operating if time is left on timer not reset timer Q Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking A Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature The Time Cook I amp II setting is recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food Its appearance may vary from picture at right The probe must be used when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast To use the probe properly follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they wi
37. grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs REMOVE SCREW Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S 11 which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven ISNLEYXA AL I Next remove the single screw Clean off the grease and dust on located above door near center of hood surfaces often Use a solution oven that secures light housing of warm water and detergent Replace burned out bulb with a About 1 tablespoon of ammonia 30 watt incandescent bulb may be added to the water Take WB02X4235 available from care not to touch the filters and your GE supplier enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal 34317 37 QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT COME fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse ON or reset circuit breaker e Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle C
38. h these pads to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day temperature power level or food weights for Auto Defrost 5 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 6 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 7 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 8 AUTO START REMINDER Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock 9 REHEAT Use Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels 10 POPCORN Touch this pad then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces 11 VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds 12 MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking 13 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once
39. hile 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 is done However try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even without their lids especially meat and egg mixtures 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 Use metal only as directed in this book TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware e Foods c
40. in Breads Cakes Power Level Defrost 3 Bread buns or rolls 2to 3 Ito 2 8 to 16 oz Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer 20 3 none 17 02 Cake plain I layer 2103 Cheesecake plain 3to 6 none fruit topped 17 to 19 oz Coffee cakes 6to7 none 11 tol4 0z Cream or custard pie 1102 Ito 2 14 oz Crunch cakes amp cupcakes 1 2 to 3 4 each none Doughnuts 1 or 2 1 2 to none 4to 6 1102 lto 2 French toast 2 slices 2 1 Fruit or nut pie 8 in Tto 9 none Pound cake 11 07 2to4 none Sweet rolls 2to 3 2 to 3 8 to 12 oz Fish amp Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Pre packaged 1 16 4to5 5 to7 Freshly frozen 1 1b 4to5 5107 Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 2 6 02 package Oysters 12 07 can 4to6 4to6 Scallops 1 lb package 4to6 4to6 Shellfish large Crab legs I to 2 2 to 3 2103 8 to 10 oz Lobster tails 1 to 2 3104 304 6 to 9 oz Shellfish small pieces 3to4 3to 4 1lb Steaks 6 012 02 2003 Whole fish X to 10 oz 3 2 to4 26 3 Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking 4 When defrosted food should be but softened in allareas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes Comments Remove metal twist tie Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of ti
41. in thick 4 chops Pork Bacon per slice Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Ham precooked canned butt or shank Ham slices amp steaks 1 to 2 in thick Pork chops in 2 4 6 Pork roast Pork sausage raw link Pork sausage raw 1 2 1b 4 patties Veal Chops 1 in thick 4 chops Roast shoulder 32 2 qt oblong dish and trivet 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe plate or oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Cooking bag No Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper No Cooking bag Medium 5 per Ib to 15 12 016 Medium Well Meal High 7 High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 Meal High 7 Medium 5 Temp 160 F 170 F 6 to 9 min 3 4 to l min lto 1 min 2 to 2 min 2 4to 3 min 151019 min per lb 10 to 15 min 10 013 min 13 to 16 min 16to 19 min 15 to 19 min per lb 1 2 to 3 4 min per link 3 to 5 min 6 to 9 min 17 to 2 min per lb InternalPlace roast fat side down in microwave safe dish Turn over after half of cooking time Let roast stand 10
42. irect steam away from hands and face The Exhaust Hood eHave it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven e The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary In the event of a grease fire smother gt flaming on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames Keep hood and grease filters clean according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX41 Filler Panel Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges 50002013501 Ajayes jue LIOd WT MI
43. it is best to start with a familiar recipe Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving Foods that require browning or crisp dry surfaces will cook better conventionally e Moist foods such as vegetables fruits poultry and seafood microwave well e Rich foods such as bar cookies moist cakes and candies are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content eReduce conventional cooking time by one half to one third Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking e Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring but are not needed to prevent sticking e Seasonings may need to be reduced Salt meats and vegetables after cooking Covering In both conventional and microwave cooking covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Conventionally partial covering allows excess steam to escape Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Arranging Food in Oven In conventional baking you position foods such as cake layers or potatoes so hot air can flow around them When microwaving you arrange foods in a ring so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food In both conventional and microwa
44. kage bunch l bunch 1165 1 bunch 1A to 1165 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs Ib 0 02 package medium head medium head oz package 10 0z package Ito 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 lbs unshelled 1 oz package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 1602 10 02 package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about I lb each COOKING GUIDE continued Power Level Meal High 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High lo High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Time 8 to 10 min 6 to 8 min 13 tol7 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 20 to 25 min 8 to 10 min 10 to 13 min 6 to 8 min 6 to 8 min 9 to 11 min 8 to 10 min 7 to 9 min 6 to 8 min 10 to 14 min 10 to 17 min 6 to 8 min 5 to 8 min 4 to 5 min per ear 6 to 7 min 3 to 4 min per ear 5 to 8 min 10 to 12 min 5 to 8 min 12 to14 min 3 to 5 min 6 to 8 min 6 to 8 min 5 to 7 min X to 11 min Comments In I 4 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In I qt casserole In I qt casserole p
45. lace 1 2 cup water In1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In I qt casserole Inl qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In i qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 9 casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 in cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place on paper towel on floor of microwave oven inch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In I 4 qt casser
46. ll need more frequent attention than usual Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1 2 Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 3 During either rotate or stir food frequently Q Why don t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food A These times are averages Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly Aa 0150119 Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad NOTE Oven automatically switches to Hold when preset food temperature is reached continued next page Aa 3urqoo COOKING BY TEMPERATURE continued How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1 Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall Close the door Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK HOLD pad TEMP COOK HOLD USE PROBE Step 3 Touch 1 6 and 0 for160 F Step 4 Touch POWER POWER LEVEL pad Touch 5 for LEVEL medium power Cooking Tips
47. me Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in water place in cooking dish Turn package over after first half of time After second half of time hold under cold water to separate Place block in casserole Turn over and break up with fork after first half of time Place block in casserole Break up with fork after first half of time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after first half of time Arrange in cooking dish with light underside up Turn over after first half of time Arrange in cooking dish with meaty side down Turn over after first half of time Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish Rearrange pieces after firsthalf of time Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Place fish in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time After second half of time rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting First Half Second Half Roast beef lamb veal 8 tolO per Ib 3104 Ibs Roast pork 6 to 8per lb 3to 4 tbs Sausage bulk 1 6 tray 2 to3 1 1 roll 2103 Sausage links 2 11017165 Sausage patties 2 12 02 package Spareribs pork 2 to3 lbs 2004 per lb Steaks chops amp cutlets 3to 5 per lb Use Warm 1 forroasts Poult
48. mer 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 164D2588P089 Pub No 49 8285 2 92 CG JVM139K
49. minutes before carving Brush chops lightly with oil Turn meat over after half of cooking time Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish Cover with a paper towel To microwave more than layer of bacon use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters Arrange in single layer Place fat side down in dish Turn ham over after half of cooking time Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent if desired Turn over after half of cooking time Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving Turn roast over after half of cooking time Microwave to an internal temperature of 170 F Arrange in single layer If cooking 6 or more links rearrange after half of cooking time Arrange in single layer Turn over after half of cooking time Brush chops lightly with oil Turn meat over after half of cooking time Place roast fat or cut side down Turn over after half of cooking time Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving Slice thinly Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Chicken Pieces Plate or Wax paper High 10 2 to 3 min Arrange in single layer in cooking dish s
50. n oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast function The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor When the lamp is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change eSome TV Radio interference in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your operating at power levels other microwave oven It s similar to the than high interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a thumpi d whil Dull thumping sound while oven ATE sali is operating If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 38 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receivethe assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to dois call toll free li Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GEconsumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled ata time that s convenient for yell Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Satur days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance
51. ning block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish Turn roast over after first half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to hour in refrigerator Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish Turn mast river after first hall of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes tolhour in refrigerator Turn over alter first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over alter firsthalf of time Let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Turn over after first hall of time After second hall of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand tocomplete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish M icrowave 2 to 4 minutes inure if necessary Let stand few minutes tofinishdefrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After firsthalf of time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped
52. o per piece oblong dish total thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges Whole chicken Oblong dish Wax paper High 10 110013 min of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange 8 pieces total after half of cooking time unstuffed Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 12 min Brush with browning agent if desired Slit per lb bag near closure to vent Close securely stuffed Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 13 to 16 min with plastic tie Cook breast side down per lb Turn over after half of cooking time Cook to 190 F internal temperature Cornish Hens sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp Halves Square or Wax paper Meal High 7 12 to 14 min Arrange skin side up in dish on bed of OQ oblong dish per lb stuffing if desired Whole stuffed Square or Wax paper Meal High 7 15 min Place breast side down in dish Turn over or unstuffed oblong dish per lb after half of cooking time Shield tips of wings and legs with foil Duckling Oblong dish Cooking bag High IO 6 to 8 min Microwave breast side down for first half and trivet per lb of cooking time Brush with browning wale 2 Turkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium 5 13 to 15 min Tie ribs to breast cavity Place breast in per lb cooking bag Close securely with plastic tie Place breast side down in dish Slash bag on underside near closure to vent Turn over after half of cooking time
53. o be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel When using el
54. ole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes AND CLEANING inside fresh Li i224 How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Door inside Window Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside An occasional th
55. ooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven e Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven 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 the food or liquid and turn on the microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may
56. orough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the T Don t use sharp edged utensils On your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and wash with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet 35 HOU THE EXHAUST FE
57. ot operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of your book e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite continued next page 3 SUOTIIN AJSUT AJQJVS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven w
58. overcooked try this Touch the POPCORN pad Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn Touch number padl A minus sign is displayed The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided 13 Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you AUTO DEFROST Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide below Then touch START pad The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost 1 Remove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door 2 Touch the AUTO AUTO DEF DEFROST pad C 2 5 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for 6 2 gt weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below Stand Time After Auto Defrosting meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost You may take the food out of the oven if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page
59. p of sauce Microwave butter just to melting For clarified butter bring to boil then let stand until layers separate Pour off and use clear top layer Stir ingredients together then microwave stirring after half of cooking time Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor Add cornstarch water mixture to heated ingredients Stir well and microwave to finish 1 Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef lamb pork or 3 Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before veal roasts See package instructions for proper use of cooking carving bag DOE ou use a meat thermometer while cooking mak 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place on trivet in He cafe tor ie in microwave Ovens amp microwave safe dish Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled Casserole No High 10 Stir after half of cooking time Add sauce for casseroles or casserole ingredients and finish To or soup cook frozen block microwave 10 to 15 minutes breaking up and stirring 1 lb 5 to 7 min every 5 minutes 1 165 7 to 9 min Let stand 5 minutes Meatballs Round dish or Wax paper or High 10 Round dish arrange 3 4 to in apart in 1 1b oblong dish plastic wrap 6 to 8 min circle around edge of dish 2 Ibs 9 to 12 min Oblong dish arrange 3 4 to lin apart Rearrange after half of cooking time Meatloaf Pie plate or Plastic wrap Meal High 7 round loaf loaf dish or cook to
60. r time can be set up to 12 hours later Popcorn The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad Step 2 Touch START pad Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is undercooked try this Touch the POPCORN pad Touch number pad for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn Touch number pad 9 A plus sign is displayed The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time y Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now set at the time you programmed and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad The display will show REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START REMINDER pad The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad Aq 8 Light Microwave Popcorn Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad Step 2 Touch number pad 2 Step 3 Touch START pad If your favorite popcorn is
61. ry Power Level Defrost 3 Chicken broiler fryer 9 toll 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 120014 2 4 to 316 Cornish hen 5 to6 per lb Duckling 4 to 6 per lb Turkey breast 4to 6Ibs 3to 5 perlb 8 to lOper Ib 4to6 per lb 2104 3104 14102 2to3 2 to 4 per Ib 3to 5 per Ib 9 toll 121014 5 per lb 4 06 per lb 3 to 5 perlb Food Time Min Time Min Comments Fruit Power Level Defrost 3 Fresh 10 1016 oz 2to3 2to 3 Place package in oven Remove metal After minimum time break up with fork Repeat if necessary Plastic pouch I to 2 1to3 3to 4 Place package in oven Flex package once 10 02 package Meat Power Level Defrost 3 Bacon I 1 2103 Ib 2 to 3per Ib Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks 1 Ib 2 to3 2to3 Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground beef amp pork 1 Ib 3to4 3to4 Turnmeatover after firsthalf 01 time 2 Ibs 6to7 6to7 Turn meat over after first half of time Scrape off softened meat after second half of time Set aside Break up remaining block and microwave I in 2 minutes more 5 tbs 12 to 13 12 to 13 Turn meat over after first halt of time Scrape off softened meat after second halt of time Set aside Microwave 6 to X minutes more Scrape and set aside Break up remai
62. t GE will provide Braille controls fora variety of f GE appliances anda brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access toa TDD oraconventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 torequestinformation or service JU T N SIJLAAD YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Ans
63. t drink paper cups Some muffins 3 to 6 Muffins foil liners 2 to 4 min may be done before others Remove muffins as they are done and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer Quick breads Glass loaf No Meal High 7 11 to 16 min Shield corners after half of cooking from a mix dish time When done toothpick inserted in center will come out clean Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish Cool If tube dish is unavailable microwave in 8 in round dish with drinking glass placed open side up in center Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior surface center comes out clean 6 Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for microwaving Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Baked apples Microwave Lid or High 10 2 to 4 min Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting or pears safe dish or plastic wrap per piece Core and fill center of apple with casserole 2 tablespoons sugar I teaspoon butter and 1 8 teaspoon cinnamon Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit Bar cookies 8 in square No High 10 5
64. t overheating from taking place the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur Should this happen the fan cannot be manually turned off but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN oP 1 0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 2 Door Latches 3 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven 4 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking 5 Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only Cooking Complete Reminder For all cooking features except Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast Code 4 To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad 6 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section 7 Hood Controls Fan Press HI LO or OFF Light Press ON or OFF 8 Gr
65. temperatures at which you normally store the foods Quantity of Food In both types of cooking small amounts usually take less time than large amounts This is most apparent in microwave cooking where time is directly related to the number of servings Shelf on models so equipped Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at one time Take the shelf out when you are not using it MICROWAVE COOKWARE GUIDE amp MICROWAVE ADAPTING Type of Cookware Foil lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots pans thermometers skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware Paper towels paper napkins and wax paper Plastic wrap cooking bags boil in bags and storage bags Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners Straw wicker and wood Cookware Tips e Always check the cookware manufacturer s recommendations before using any cookware in the oven Microwave Uses Avoid using You canuse foil trays that are no higher than 3 4 in Foil metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls Use for shielding Do not use Microwave safe thermometers and skewers are available Generally glass jars can be used to warm food
66. tic Roasting section Display shows SIM and CODE 4 Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Approx Food Temp Time Hours Beef Pot Roast 180 F 5 7 Chili 180 F 5 8 Chicken Stewing Broiler Fryer Ham Pork Roast soup Stock Vegetable Split Pea Doneness Display SIM SIM SIM SIM SIM SIM SIM tele Comments Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Precook meat Place probe 1inch from top surface Stir after 3 hours if possible Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Same procedure as above Add 4 cups liquid my e Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting Hold Minutes Doneness Display MEd gt WELL x WELL WELL 5 ga Oven switches to Hold at 180 F and continues holding at 180 F until you remove food and touch CLEAR OFF If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAR OFF pad after cooking gt 2 Dn 2 Make sure that vegetables meat are covered by liquid Stir every 3 hours Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches Stir after 3 hours 21 GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave
67. ve cooking dense foods such as potatoes take longer to cook than light porous foods such asrolls bread or pieces of cake Round Shapes Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top bottom and sides round shapes and rings cook more evenly Corners receive more energy and may overcook This may also happen when cooking conventionally Delicacy Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly 22 Stirring In range top cooking you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such as frozen hamburgers Standing Time In conventional cooking foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a
68. ving size has been changed Beverages SAUCE 2 min Soups stews sauces PLATE 3 min total 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each TANEN 19 AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature Unlike Temp Cook Hold which uses a single power level Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven How to Roast Beef to Medium 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad AWNMRBASET Touch number pad 1 Touch PN START See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes NOTE By touching the AUTO ROAST pad i_t during cooking the meat s internal temperature will be displayed COOL willbe displayed until meat reaches 90 F When pad is released doneness code reappears on the display l FOOD TEMP 2 When you select Auto Roast codes lor 2 the oven signals with 4 beeps and TURn flashes on the display when it s time to turn the roast over After you turn the roast close th
69. wer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service elmproper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Call 1 800 GE CARES 1 800 432 2737 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consu
70. with plastic wrap Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper When heating or reheating 3 to 4 Amount I to 2 pieces 3 to 4 pieces 1 to2 servings 3 to 4 servings 1to2 3 104 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I can 16 oz 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving Tip Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches soups Milk based 6 oz per serving Water based 6 oz per serving Tip Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap Vegetables Large pieces or whole asparagus spears corn on the cob etc Mashed 1 2 cup per serving Small pieces peas beans corn etc 1 2 cup per serving Tip Cover vegetables for most even heating 1 plate J to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I 10 oz I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings 1 can 10 oz I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I can 16 oz 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings I can 16 oz Power Level High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10
71. you may change this for more flexibility eSee your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST TIME DEFROST Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package ESSA N Ve e For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time 16 Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide For example touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes How to Change Power Level After setting defrosting time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off START Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting eFamily size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish eCheck your Defrostin

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