GE JE42 User's Manual
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1. A b Spee Heating amp Cannling Gui H Before Microwaving eee de Safety Instructions o Cooking ig oe ee a Me E a ea fs 6 Heating Be ve Cooking Guide Care and Cleaning pte Grounding Instructions The Problem 1 Solver Warranty Microwaving Tips 9 Make sure all cookware evar in your microwave oven is Suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china _ dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for Microwaving H f you are u unsure t use this dish t test Measure 1 cup water ina glass cup Place in oven on or beside dish Microwave I 14 minutes If water becomes hot dish is microwave safe If dish heats it should not be used for microwaving e Paper towels wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering e Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check your cooking guide e Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg voiks and chicken livers to nrevent rw RSW Awani wr LF eu me bursting Help us help you Bef2. Food Container Cover Time Comments asc Scrambled Glass measuring cup No 1 1 min Place teaspoon butter per egg in dish or casserole per egg Microwave until melted Scramble the eggs with the butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Scrape portions from the outside to the center Finish cooking Allow to stand 1 to 2 minutes to set eggs Poached 1 4 at casserole Lid 6 8 min Boil 2 cups hot tap water 6 to 8 minutes 1 14 min covered Break eggs onto plate puncture per egg membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon lt Z slip in eggs gently Cover Let stand in water a few minutes before serving Rraade AJA Qh a Crust on breads will be soft outside of foods will not brown If desired sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon sugar mixture chopped nuts or ae other topping for brown color Or increase brown color on upside down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar caramel s mixture or savory topping like crushed canned French fried onion rings Food Container Cover Time Comments Corn Bread 8 in round dish No 6 8 min For flavorful browned topping sprinkle 8 oz cooking dish with finely chopped canned French fried onions before microwaving Turn out of pan upside down to serve Coffee cake 8 in round dish No 9 1 min Let stand on flat surface 10 minutes to finish 14 oz baking Gingerbread 8 in round No ii i3 min Let stand on fiat sur
3. If used on countertop e Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not use outdoors e Do not immerse power cord or plug in water e Keep power cord away from heated surfaces TANT Toe TAN KOUCTIONS e Do not operate this appliance if t has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly nr if it hac haan damaged o or BFR AR AG MIGO UWAL LIES dropped a Qaa dnnr curfare clea T WY UVI JMI Ae wa H ng instructions on page 16 e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for _ examination repair or adjustment e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are nlaced inside the oven to facilitate placed inside the oven to facilitat cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers Paper towels napkins and wax paper Recycled paper products 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 Tha mat anarata tha avon wiht i0 ROL OPcraiw ult UV Vi hile empty to avoid damage to the oven and the da
4. SRE 5 A eae ac aa ad HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE rar aank af tha above wievenonti WI GWelWIE Wi BID AAV YO YUG gartu To avoid any trip charges you mu take the microwave oven to a Generai Electric Factory Service Center ora General Flactric ww Wi ttwl Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you miict nay for tha earvira tannin an ye ieee awa FASE REELS OV Ov Nr BR awl an ww travel costs to your home eres i ee a e improper instaliation Failure of the product if it is used K if you have an installation problem fOr other than its intended purpose re contact your dealer or installer or used commercially oi You are responsible for providing aces ad ae te A ee lee adequate electrical exhausting ps ites arr inka heat en S and other connectin facilities a ne g of God IES e Replacement of house fuses or s2 pmm ettim r mE mn cir mitt hen nlsn rrm WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIRBI ass ISOC y Wi UU DIcaKesrs Te eee ee oe FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Is S Fe leg Some states do foi aliow tne exciusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exciusion S 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 Nee To know what your legal rights are in your st
5. 11Llki AAWAL WAWI LY UUEI UIV AUU UVICAI AVITA l serving or bowl time 1 2 minutes per additional serving Cam or Rice C naor cottcry DON Ne 14 2 min Mix cereal with hottest tap water Increase serving paper bow time about 11 2 minutes per additional serving Use 2 qt casserole for n more than l serving Note To microwave single serving packet of instant cereals follow package directions for amount of water and microwave for 1 2 to 1 minute Il Veactahle Lge RCSA a ko d Fresh Vegetabies 1 Weights given for fresh vegetables are purchase weights before peeling trimming ete 2 Pierce skins of vegetables to be heated whole and unpeeled i e potatoes squash eggplant This allows steam to escape and prevents bursting DERAZ S HRGEGETESS ha SPST RMAF CWE ET EW WEST ST EET or popping 2 Add only 2 2 to 3 tablesnoons of water ner pound Rincina veortahice hatore cooking i ig usually s gufficient Salt inst befare serving 4 Heat covered in casserole dish stirring once Let stand covered 5 minutes unless otherwise specified Frozen Vegetables 1 Frozen vegetables may be heated in pouch package or freezer container Puncture pouch before heating and flex half way through cooking to distribute heat 2 Place frozen vegetables in covered casserole dish Add 2 tablespoons of water unless otherwise indicated in guide 3 Stir once during cooking Salt vegetab
6. 4 6 min Place on trivet or plate suitable for microwaving Cook uncovered Rotate plate 1 4 turn after half of time Breading will not be crisp Cook conventionally for crispness Casserole Vegetabie 8 12 oz pkg frozen 10 13 min Place in 1 quart casserole Cover Stir after half of time ae rae FOLALOCS Baked Stuffed Frozen l 6 8 min Examine potatoes to see that mashed filling is encased in potato skin 2 9 1 min NOT FOIL Place potato es on plate suitable for microwave oven 3 10 12 min Cover with wax paper Rotate plate 1 2 turn after half of time 4 13 15 min Potatoes Instant Mashed 4 servings 5 7 min Use utensil size and amounts of water milk butter and salt on package Cover After heating briskly stir in potatoes adding extra l to 2 tablespoons dry mix 13 Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe utensils glass or plastic 2 Before adding batter grease dishes but do not flour Or for easy removal line dish with wax paper 3 Crust on cakes will be soft Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is desirable for frosting 4 Fruit desserts wili be fresh iooking and tasting Food Container Cover Time Comments Cakes Basic Butter or Greased 8 in No 10 12 min Rotate 1 4 turn after 5 minutes Let stand on Chocolate Cake round dish heat proof counter or wooden board to cool 15 minutes Pineapple 8 in round dish No
7. or sometimes in the utensils spills and spatters are easy to remove Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove rrannat wth a Si waa alath 5i casy spatters Wiul a DUU SY VIVE then rinse with a damn 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 minimum of sudsy warm water Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp ninth alland MDA NAOT cotn to remove ai Soi POU INUL USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL MAR THE SI TD FACE WIAD Glass Cooking Tray Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven To prevent breakage do not place tray into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if aid mm s a s u 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 Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser by SerVaas Laboratories Inc After usino Rar Keepers Friend ALLA VEITSAR MF e A r r wa iy a aanvra Cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructio
8. 12 14 min Rotate 1 4 turn after 6 minutes When done Upside down toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean Cake Invart naka antn niate lat dich aetand over ERT E h WEAR IELAS BVEUE EI FS wee reeE by Rete n Te we cake a few minutes Cuncakes 6 Paper lined cupcaker No 3 4 min When cooking several cupcakes you may notice some will be done before others If so remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest a few seconds more i ie a hn SS a he a Grease dish before adding batter Rotate dish Bar Cookies 8 in square dish No 10 13 min 1 4 turn after half of time Cut when cool Baked apples Microwave safe dish Lid or 4 5 min Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting or pears or casserole plastic wrap per piece Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half of time Brownies 15 oz 8 in square dish No 10 13 min Rotate 1 4 turn after 5 minutes cake like or fudge like Cake mix with or 8 or 9 in round 6 8 min Use 2 cups batter Rotate 1 4 turn after 4 without pudding cake dish minutes Let stand 10 minutes before inverting in the mix 12 cup bundt 15 18 min Use all batter Rotate 1 4 turn every 5 minutes Let stand 15 20 minutes before inverting to cool g gome ol A ALCS 1 Always use microwave safe utensils glass or plastic For easy cleanup melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up or place chocolate in nnana r haul ta malt paepw VUW A UY ALIVE 2 Candies which are boiled become ver
9. 4 cup per serving 3 to 4 servings 4 6 Large pieces or whoie corn i to 2 servings 3 5 on the cob asparagus spears etc 3 to 4 servings 6 8 sts d 1 to 2 servings 3 5 4 cup per serving 3 to 4 servings 7 9 Mine Navar vanatahlac far mact avon heating Alpe wWUVYYl YeRViaulIre IVE HUOLL GYV IW Sauces Dessert chocolate 2 cup 1 2 butterscotch 1 cup 2 3 Mcat or main dish chunky 2 cup 3 4 type giblet gravy spaghetti l cup 4 6 sauce ete 1 can 16 oz 5 7 Creamy type 2 Cup 3 4 1 cup 4 5 Tip Cover food to prevent spatter Convenience Fogd fiamra Aly VERMA E TF TEELE i Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only since they are already cooked Always use microwave safe utensils glass or plastic For foods needing browning or crisping conventional baking is recommended 2 Remove food from foil containers over 3 4 inch high and place in microwave safe dish Food Time in Minutes Comments Appetizers Frozen prepared sandwiches 2 3 Wrap in paper towel Rotate 1 4 turn after half of time per sandwich Pizza 3 7 oz ae 3 5 Rotate 1 2 turn after 2 minutes Popcorn 3 0z pkg frozen i 5 6 Times given are for microwave popcorn Popcorn 3 4 0Z pkg room temp 412 5 Fish amp Shellfish Fish amp Chips 5 14 oz 5 8 Remove foil cover Return tray to carton or distribute evenly on microwave safe dish Brea
10. 4 pieces 3 4 Breakfast Foods Country Sausage 2 1 amp Biscuits 4 2 3 Rotate 1 4 turn at minute 6 4 5 Rotate Hee LUE n afar 2m minute Breakfast Entree 4 6 oz 4 5 Stir occasionally or turn 1 4 turn after half of cooking time EAr aar SINGS A t A ETE FE C Aee OT aeea Le par i Food Container Cover Time Comments Beef Ground 1 Ib Casserole Yes 7 9 min Stir every 2 minutes Add sauce or casserole Crumbied ingredients and finish To cook frozen bidck for casseroles microwave 12 to 15 minutes breaking up and or soup stirring every 5 minutes Meatballs Pie plate Wax 8 11 min Arrange 3 4 to 1 inch apart in circle around 1 Ib paper edge of dish Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half of time ranie 8 in square glass dish Wax Cover with wax paper Rotate dish 1 4 turn wattrac lh fearsth teeerae if Anatiearl ne Khanar after half af tima If desired ana hrawning 4 pattivos iv WER LEAVOL IO USI UI papu GAILI MOIL UE LIIW BE WEES NENE LA UY SAA a bE l 2 patties ceramic dinner plate For 3 5 min sauce or agent Let patties stand covered 3 4 patties l or 2 patties use paper 6 8 min 2 minutes piate lined with doubie thickness paper towels Aant lant Dina nlnta Dlactin 96 90 min T at ctand 10 minntec after cankina IVICAL iVvai i iu pian A AYLI hee hee Z ARLEN Base SLIRANE AW DAREARREUW CARL E WANE pee Round
11. NS 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 nower cord having a sroaundino PEN wa eet zaUGY balasa e i ama WV mannaa sgy 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 ImICIIOL ODADED WNOURC PNvuren GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE Consult a a qualified e electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly ee D n a BT ounded Where a standard two prong waii 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 circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Use of Adapter Plugs _ Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the USE Of an Adapter pi g However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded iwo prong wali rec
12. ate consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General IS 3 of ct a am 2h A Am BG F on es cae Printed in Korea
13. ded Fish 5 10 oz 5 8 Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish lined with 2 paper 14 16 OZ 9 1 towels Rearr range or rotate dik A tur etter nai Or Gime 23 25 oz 11 13 R 4 ivieats Dry mixes eee added 14 16 Add cooked drained hamburger Stir after 7 minutes Frozen Meats 5 8 oz 6 16 Ii f pouch package is used puncture with fork to vent Stir 10 16 oz 8 18 meat pieces or rotate 1 4 turn after half of time wn _ _ Wwe __ O Prozen LUMers Hearty T V Style 17 oz 12 15 Remove foil cover and return tray to carton If metal tray Regular T V Style I1 oz 10 12 is more than 3 4 inch deep place food in microwave safe Premium Entree 8 9 oz 10 12 container Rotate 1 4 turn after half of cooking time If 10 13 oz 12 14 food is in pouch slit pouch before microwaving Pasta and Rice Canned spaghetti 16 oz 6 8 Stir before serving Frozen Lasagna 21 oz 24 27 Rotate 1 4 turn after half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Macaroni amp Cheese 8 02 9 1 Stir or turn 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Poultry Fried Chicken 2 pieces 5 6 Arrange on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels Rotate 4 pieces 10 12 1 2 turn after half of time 6 pieces 1 13 Frozen Pouch 5 7 oz 4 6 Slit pouch before microwaving Stir before serving Griddle Foods French toast 2 pieces 2 3 Arrange on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels 4 pieces 3 4 Waffles 2 pieces 2 3 Arrange on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels
14. e Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 if YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN VASA Pr AREY WVAPIPEAAEN GE T Save proof of originai purchase date such as your saies slip or canceiied check to estabiish warranty period charge parts and service labor to repair of replace any pari oF tie microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect j LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year trom date ot original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if nivu ie avtandad tn t TAF LAAL E ILL LY the onaind purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Alaska OS Se ee ey Hawaii and Washington DC All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY the magnetron tube fails because GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY of a manufacturing defect You pay SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC for sarvica lahor chargas
15. ea eae a ae l lt a Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions HE ee oe n aaf Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions ae of a All These Things Are Normal with vour Microwave Oven 7 Ayma ar wasa m a a a Ctaam nr van JLU CLLILI UVAE VGE ae around the doo e Light reflection around door or For iais n n outer case e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused DY other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven if you need more heln call toll free Wwe te SHEWA WY neip eee Whang BOWER an wwo The GE Answer Center 8090 626 2000 consumer information service To obtain service see your warranty BF AFYA ARO e hack nave of this honk r Vb Y a7 CEE LI We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further heip 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisvill
16. eptacie by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT be PERMITTED iN CANADA Jol ALIGN LARGE j wall receptacle to provide prope oper polarity in the connection of the power cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the COVE screw is metal and n not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hoid ihe adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequentiy Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord piaces undue strain tha A land on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacie by a qualified electric Cian beiro o UNNE the appliance Use of Extension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recom
17. es 2 qt casserole Lid or 14 16 min Add 4 cups hot tap water Stir after 8 oz plastic wrap 10 minutes Time is the same for spinach or regular noodles Rira Aav h Rice regular 2 qt casserole Lid or 17 19 min Add 2 cups hot tap water and teaspoon salt long grain 1 cup plastic wrap Stir after 10 minutes Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving ies Rice minute 1 4 qt casserole Lid or 7 8 min Add 1 cups hot tap water Stir after OO i cups piastic wrap 4 minutes sens Cereal 1 Always use microwave safe utensils glass or plastic Use large enough container to avoid spillover 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time 3 Do not cover prevents spillover 4 Stir half way through cooking time Food Container Cover Time Comments Oatmeal Quick China or pottery bowl No 2 22 min Mix cereal salt and hottest tap water before per serving paper bowl microwaving Stir after 1 2 minutes and before serving Oatmeal l qt casserole No 4 5 min Increase casserole size for more than one long cooking serving Increase time about 21 2 minutes for i ser ving J each additional serving Grits Quick China or pottery bowl No 4 5 min Mix cereal with hottest tap water eae i servi ng paper bow casserole size and microwave time by 2 2 minutes per additional serving Oraam af U hoat lat racecarnia In RA min Ll ant watar tan hanail than add naronl Innraanca Ari Vk VT LEW amp yee WRAOIUVIVUIY IWW 7 T
18. essure in Fara 10005 which aie tightly COVETCG by a skin or memorans iricrce potatoes as you do conventionally egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting a dish in the oven helps food Rotating Occasionally repositioni cook evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the Alal suando l elam nadam ee hi Ak nern tn tha an L wAl maf tha mne an tn tha nsa GISI ULUL UIC SIUC WINCH Was iU UIC VAUS UE LHD UVCH IS LU UID MUG i ll 4 CTU Care and Cleaning Your new Microwave Oven is a valuable appliance Protect it from misuse by following these rules Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking Crane rue helps casi out the interior An occasional thorough wiping witha solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh e Don t use sharp edged utensils on your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged e Don t remove the mode stirrer cover at the top of the oven microwave feature 6 on page 5 You will damage the oven l2 p999 re LS bet ae How to Clean the Inside a or m maa were Walis 1100r and piastic Covel Because there ts little heat except in the food
19. et timer less than 2 minutes turn the Timer Control past 2 and then back to the desired tama LILLIV hanat aFF Step 3 When time is up the oven ht maa BS eee es u Pad f A Ln SOUNGS oven ignit aia ia 1 SNUL OLE 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 wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location most recipes e Ld wua UN A tema randa tn BIYO YOu ume ranpe wv prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your dish a little longer if necessary Q What happens if I accidentally operate the microwave oven wrauthanut fand in it VV RURAUIGRE AUP SHE EGO A Accidental use for short neriods of time does not damage the magnetron but it is not recommended Q Can I interrupt the cooking function to check the food A Yes To resume cooking simply close the door The timer must be reset for cooking to resume uniess time is remaining on timer r Rogen ee Heating or Reheating Guide l Directions below are for reheating already cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature Use microwave oven safe containers ame candwiches oriddle foods like nancakes ancl 2 Cover most foods see tips for fastest heating Exceptions are rare or med
20. face 5 minutes to finish or square dish baking Quick Bread Glass loaf dish bottom No 11 13 min Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half time Let stand 14 17 oz lined with wax paper on flat surface 15 minutes to finish baking eres marr eT ry Pasta and Rice ae Always i usc microwave s fe utensil glass Ui prasiic For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling there is less evaporation in a microwave oven Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon oil optional to prevent sticking 3 For rice of minute rice Use the same OF slightly greater amount of Water as with conventional Boiling Add regular amount salt 4 Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving Whea using plastic wrap turn back one corner to vent 5 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time Drain pasta immediately after microwaving 6 Microwaving time is about ihe same as conventionai boiling NOD mna Lan a rd T a P MN ere ne FERS wee n OO os wee wee on ee by root CONnRINEI TOVEI imc TOmment Pasta Macaroni 2 qt casserole Lid or 17 19 min Add 3 cups hot tap water Stir after 7 oz plastic wrap 10 minutes For rotini type check for dananacea aftar H miniutae RAUPEIR ER Weds CER LW R ALS FRSA EERE wips Spaghetti 2 qt casserole Lid or 18 20 min Add 3 cups hot tap water Rearrange after 7 oz broken nlastic wran 10 minutes Egg Noodl
21. it children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision When cooking pork follow our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat Boiling eggs is not recommended in a microwave oven Pressure can build up Sandan tha ane ey yal iL ana PTAA AN u HIMU UIC CKE YUN au Tuay Va it to burst resulting in injury a Daada wath umhwalban ntan lt Er HUER Wiin RALAN UDCA VULLA skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution shouldbe pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking e Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags shouid be slit pierced or vented as directed in cooking guide If they are not nilactic could burst during Ul ww SEW OS peers WA REAR Le UR TY ve eee cated ase or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic Widp remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face SAVE TH 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 2 Door Latches 3 Door Sc
22. ium meats some sandwiches griddle foods like pancakes an baked foods 3 Be sure foods are heated through before serving Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout va he san cent a ha mF saseclamniaa n f Aich AS a general ruic hot foods produce an area warm to the touch in center of underside of dish Item Amount Approximate Time Minutes o ae Appetizers 7 a EREI Saucy such as meatballs 1 to 2 servings 3 5 m cocktail franks riblets 3 to 4 servings 5 7 a Veus Ser senvine Pastry bites small pizzas 2 to 4 servings 2 32 egg rolls etc SORON EINS a Wanda nf T afinernnen E lait Ui LOYCA Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 e Ld Meats and main dishes Saucy main dishes chili to 2 servings 5 8 chop suey spaghetti stew 3 to 4 servings 7 19 4 1 cup serving l can 16 oz 6 8 Hamburgers or meat loaf 1 to 2 servings 2 4 4 oz per serving 3 to 4 servings 4 6 Hot dogs and sausages i to2 1 2 3 to4 2 3 12 3 i Rice and pasta to 2 servings Saa 4 cup serving 57 Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings 5 3 to 4 servings 7 9 Tin Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap Cover other main dishes and meats with waxed paper Soups Water based to 2 servings 3 5 i cup serving 3 to 4 servings 9 12 1 can 10 oz 7 9 Vegetables Small pieces peas corn beans etc I to 2 servings ii2 4
23. l covering allows excess steam to escape Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving Arranging on Oven Shelf In conventional baking you position foods such as tomatoes or potatoes so that hot air can flow around them When microwaving you arrange foods in a ring so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy om m tha hattm mrin sre sn UIC UULUIHH Stirring in range top cooking you stir foods up from to help them heat evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods which require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact hot pan When microwaving turning is Often needed when cooking foods s ch as frozen hamburgers 15 Standing Time In conventional cooking foods such as roasts or nalad nea nllan ta atanA tn fintah nnnbinea ne pat Ctrandina tima cakes ar GuGwed iO Stana vO IMn VUUR UE OUL VALUI C is especially important in microwave cooking A microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Shielding In a conventional oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning When microwaving you may use smali strips of foil to shiefd thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Pierce Foods to nee vote Steam builds up pr
24. les after cooking or put salt in the casserole with the water before adding vegetabies Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus Fresh I Ib 74 9 min Cut into 14 inch pieces Add 1 4 cup water Frozen spears 10 oz 8 10 min D nmmn Calis Fresh Green or Wax 1 ib 942 114 min Cut into 14 inch pieces Add 1 4 cup water Frozen 9 oz 8 1 min Broccoli Fresh spears l lb 8 10 min Add 1 4 cup water Era nhannard nr cneare IN av INDIA min a rozen cnoppe U Ui pvaui v AM VEs AW Law 4 ALLLAI Cabbage Fresh chopped shredded 4 cups 11 13 min Add 1 4 cup water Wedges 4 11 13 min Add 1 4 cup water Carrots Sliced Fresh 1 Ib 13 15 min Cut carrots into slices 1 2 inch thick Add 1 4 cup water Frozen 10 oz 8 2 10 4 min a4 Boa _ CAUHLHOWEr Fresh fiowerets i ib 92 12 min Add i 4 cup waiter Whole l Ib 16 18 min Frozen flowerets 10 oz 914 11 min Corn Whole kernel frozen i0 oz 7 8 min On the cob fresh l ear 5 7 min Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water 2 ears 7 92 min 4 ears 152 1712 min HUGS eee ae Fresh Cubed 1 Ib 11 13 min Add 2 tablespoons water Whole l Ib 7 10 min Pierce skin Turn over after half of time Frozen 10 oz 8 10 min Add 1 4 cup water Okra Frozen Sliced 10 oz 8 9 4 min Whole 10 oz 9 il min 12 Vegetabie Amount Time C
25. loaf wrap rh a Pork Bacon Microwave Paper 1 144 min Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on safe plate towel ner slice trivet set in dish Layer many slices between layers of paper towels Pork sausage Microwave Wax Arrange in single layer Rotate dish 1 2 turn raw safe utensil paper after half of time 2 patties 2 4 min A nattiec 5 7 min a Partsesv E SEARREe Pork iink sausage Microwave Wax Arrange in single layer Rearrange after haif raw safe utensil naner of time 2 links 2 3 min 4 links 5 6 min O lit TO wen O HIKS ITO LKI Canadian bacon Microwave Wax Arrange in single layer FLA clinar cafa ntancil nanoar 19 min aT Sides JAIU UtViloli Pepy A her LILAR 6 slices 2 3 min o sh and Seafood An ASE SMA GE RT Ge See NT GS Ge i Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork Center may stili be slightly transiuscent but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes before serving 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 Time Comments wne LB EISI Fillets or 8 in square dish Wax paper or 9 ii min eal until fish flakes easily Let stand ctnale 1 Th Plactic wran 3 minutes before servin AIVUaAO Lb bef A SURE YUE Ry eeaean wwe we We Clams 6 Pie plate or Plastic wrap 6 8 min Arrange in circle Rotate dish 1 4 turn after shallow dish half of ti
26. me Shrimp I Ib Pie plate or Plastic wrap 7 9 min Stir once during cooking pecicd shallow dish Shrimp 2 Ibs 2 qt casserole Lid or 7 9 min Stir twice during cooking unpeeled Plastic wrap HELE j b TE L E Rie Poultry Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for 5 to 10 minutes Rana Oantoaimnars Linurn irn n Ooammantea LUULU l WU RACCERRALE YVYVUVUL a MUE WG UARDREASY ALELO Chicken Pieces Plate or 8 in Wax paper 3 4 min Brush with browning agent if desired 12 2 lbs square dish per piece Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so approx 6 pieces thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Whole 8 in square dish Wax paper 10 12 min Place breast side down After half of cooking 2 2 2 Ibs per Ib time turn over Shield ends of legs and wing tips with foii Cornish Hens Whole stuffed 8 in square dish Wax paper 11 13 min Place breast side down in dish Turn over or unstuffed per lb after half of time 1 1 lbs Halves 8 in square dish Wax paper 10 12 min Arrange skin side up in dish on bed of per Ib stuffing if desired Eggs 1 Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting 2 Never hard cook eggs in the sheli and do not reheat in sheii hard cooked eggs They couid expiode 3 Cook eggs just until set they are delicate and can toughen if overcooked
27. mend against the use of an extension cord However if it is necessary to usean extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance 15 amperes Such extension cords are obtainable kF ESR K WAREWEEWIALW ELA WW A WA WHA OW o BETA through General Electric service If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use Cook times may be longer as well TE ty 4 l aL lt i pa gent F F d i P 4 shee j po 2 Toa x t A gt i A Finat En were kaa mau k kawa ar hc mront hreaker trinns NACE THE O PST NO Ae aR year TANLAR NW AIMI mN EZANT FY AA MA W WARM SIAE MAARI be tprp ees m nuper Ia enerne Sr ek circuit breaker Make sur 3 prong plugo on oven is fully inserted ito wall recen OVEN wir f NOT Raw vY Ekaki ANNI RS COME ON RY b7 oe ry ashes FOODS ARE EITHER aay Cooking t times may Vat ryt because of starting food temperature food density or amount OVERCOOKED OR ye f ofi foods in coven Set additional cooking time for completion Aces 4 UNDERCOOKED st 2
28. nger 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 continued next page gt TLT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continuea Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven uniess in a speciai microwave popcorn accessory or unless vou use popcorn labeled for WEAR WAIT Jx INM WR LAAR ARRU WAUA SUT use in microwave ovens If materials inside oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel o Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven e Avoid heating baby foed in glass jars even without their lids especially meat and egg mixtures o 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 resulting in injury o Use metal only as directed in cooking guide Foil sirips as used on meat roasts are helpful when nead aa ehawn 1 mn rank nia IVIL UOVU GD OLAUYVAR LAG COOKING guide TU Ainnaen Trt Frat ha minrauinuad iv Ginners may oC microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil c
29. ns on can Do not use Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser on the painted surfaces neo tha eal manr anentn ow Ta h such aS tie Wau It Hay StidadwWil the paint L How to Clean the Outside Case Ciean the outside of your nuan unth onan and da ninth than VWYWVILIIL Vv iu DVA ana Gamp WANILEA LARWA rinse and dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cioth and then with a dry towel Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soan and water abrasives or sharn objects on the panel they can damage it Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use oniy mild non abrasive soaps ne datarnante annhiad with a annnaa wi UV EWS appireu VV ALAR a OPW Eby or soft cloth 3 rm 2 onilad un OVA UP damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse and dry thoroughly before piugging cord into outiet om ee N Oven Lamp Kepiacement First unplug the oven Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which hoids anvar in nilana anvar ic laratad VUVUL EII chu WU AD IVV GALL on the side of the outer case Replace with 25 watt appliance bulb It is available in drug and hardware stores Replace compartment cover Plug in the oven UNDING INSTRUCTIO
30. o General Electric Company Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a gisspracsaraarh A Aarna TAARA EU QS YUH eoo Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold vor the Microwave WAALS JAI CEAW LIYALW Oven Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 18 It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself Optional Accessory 04 F0B6 01 Installation Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet available at extra cost from your General Electric supplier ings Are Normal with your Microwave Oven e Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while u us sing your arenes CMRI SOR OS Pee sie Hh INIO rOWaVO OVIL it 5 similar iO Lie interference caused by other small gf en appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven POSSIBLE w eee A ee eee EXCESSI VE E MICR OWAVE lt ee a Do Not Attemnt 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 Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It i
31. omments eea Onions Fresh 8 10 912 12 min Use small whole onions Add 1 4 cup water ett Peas 7 Green fresh 1 Ibs 7 2 9 min Add 1 4 cup water Frozen 10 oz 714 84 min B _ Peas Datatnac A UEC UW Fresh baking l 7 8 min Rinse and pat dry Prick with fork several times Arrange in circular medium 2 11 12 min pattern on paper towel lined oven bottom equal distance apart Turn 6 oz 4 17 18 min over after half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving a Spinach Fresh eat i ib 8 104 min Add 1 4 cup water Frozen leaf or chopped 10 oz 94 12 min SOE 7 Squash Summer sliced fresh l Ib 9 12 min Slice squash 1 2 inch thick Add 1 4 cup water Frozen 10 oz 7 4 9 4 min Squash Winter fresh whole I Ib 9 11 min Pierce skin Turn over after half time Let stand 7 minutes after cooking 1 lbs 11 13 min Pierce skin Let stand 7 minutes after cooking MOM 2 a AE SUCCOLASH Frozen 10 oz 812 101 min _ 2 eer ae Pe ae CLCLADICS Frozen mixed 10 oz 94 11 min FP W988 LUCCI Siiced fresh l Ib 10 12 min Slice 1 2 inch thick Add 1 4 cup water Frozen 10 oz 8 10 min _annea vy egeranies Amount Undrained ODrained Comments All kinds 8 OZ 3 3 min 2 2 4 min Place vegetables in microwave safe serving dish Cover with plastic 15 17 oz 6 8 min 3 4 min wrap Check at minimum time Stir and serve wr s 8 E ya Y y egetapie Convenience Foods Vegetable Amount Time Comments Breaded Vegetables 7 oz pkg frozen
32. ore microwaving 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 General Electric Company 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 oe RANOAARA ese nnmiber Baes Model Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls we aa a wra Wee eee eee Oe Re eT ne Ow a n concerning your Microwave Oven The electric output of this microwave oven is 500 watts Be sure your Microwave Oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your Microwave Oven should a need occur for adjustments AH These Th o Steam or vapor escaping from around the door tection around door or 2 dea 4 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 Ownersh ship Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance wns tho react ered Bloaca ha cortain must p he fay Hi that it is Write t
33. over and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven e Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil e Sometimes the cooking tray can become too hot to touch Be careful when touching the cooking tray during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing Iess Moisture Should this ULLUIL refer to page 16 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven eS WAS PRS TRA Se SO ee e Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food vou are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven e Plastic utensils Plastic utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful but shouid be used carefully Even microwave 1 tin many t ho ac tralarant nf puasuc may not 0 as wWierant Oi 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 utensils could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the utensil manufactu rer s recommend atinne ACAZTALUALEY WJ RABALAAWAADSELSELANW AALS 2 Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving 3 Do not perm
34. reen Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 4 Oven Interior Light Turns on when timer is on 5 Oven Vent 6 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects the microwave energy distributing system Do not remove this cover You will damage the oven 7 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place The tray may be removed for cleaning 8 15 Minute Timer with graduated scale in first five minutes Set timer to desired cooking time Setting the timer a Anns atarta tha avan firhan th DLL L MUIC UVULE W HCU UI UUUL is closed Q AAA a A IVIVUTI d i Ja Uu eriai WT INGE Pots VCS iig I ihe L l Cooking The timer allows you to preset the cooking time The oven shuts off automatically To become better acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps beiow moara mee vee mena ene aren nanen ST ERO eT i X Wy U me a pt rar Sa ER L gt i Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 fuii of water and add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee has no metal decoration and is microwave safe Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Set Timer Control For coffee set at 1 2 minutes Timer may be reset during cooking if needed Note To s
35. s 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 1 aAncanad 1UVUSULLUY 3 door seals and sealing surfaces AY Tha Nenn Ghanld A 2 d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel re TANET When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARN ING reduce tha ial af hi the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Use 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 at left e This appliance must be grounded Connect tonly to properly grounded ScsIDOVT INDING outlet See WINGY U INDIA INSTRUCTIONS on page 17 Lasni ana n a salee thin s For best operati tion plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of TEVA YY was hw weeny BSB AwW Ae A ee lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker o Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions o Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage
36. starch for cach cup of liquid 3 Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving 4 Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese egg yolks cream or dry milk solids Add flour with mayonnaise or wine Food Container Cover Time OO Gravies and Glass measure No 5 2 6 min Microwave fat flour and salt together sauces or bow to monand bend Oy hick in euid and thickened with finish cooking Increase time 1 to2 flour or minutes per additional cup of sauce cornstarch 1 cup sauces Thin liquid Casserole No 6 8 min Add cornstarch water mixture to sauces Au jus heated ingredients Stir well and Clam etc microwave to finish 1 cup Melted butter Glass measure No 2 min Microwave butter just to melt For sauces clarified butter bring to boii then iet clarified butter stand until layers separate Pour off 4 cup and use clear top layer Thick spaghetti Casserole or Yes 5 7 min Stir ingredients together and barbecue or large bowl spaghetti 4 6 min microwave 5 to 7 minutes stirring sweet sour after half of time Continue cooking sauces 4 to 6 minutes until sauce is slightly 2 cups thickened stirring twice Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor Cooking Techniques for Microwaving Covering In both conventional and microwave cooking covers hold in moisture and speed heating Conventionally partia
37. y hot be sure to handle cooking containers carefully Time Comments ANO tn PP PP A A A E AER AEEA OA AEA E RAAE EATA O Food Container Cover S Mores Paper napkin No 15 20 secs Cover graham cracker with chocolate and or paper plate marshmallow Caramel Apples l qt casserole No 34 4 min Unwrap a 14 ounce package of caramels into measuring cup Add 1 tablespoon water Stir mixture after 2 minutes Stir again before dipping 4 apples into mixture Marshmallow g in square dish Yes 1 min to In 8 inch square dish melt 1 4 cup butter Crisp melt butter Add 40 marshmallows about a 10 ounce 314 4 min to package Cover loosely with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 4 cups crispy melt marshmallows rice cereal Press firmly into dish aa eS a a Ma a Ne a E a tea eee ee nl es Place 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate pieces Chocolate Bark 1 2 t casserole Yes 4 5 min in container Microwave to melt Add cup or bow whole toasted almonds Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet Chill until firm Gravies amp Sauces i No cover is needed except for thick chunky spagheitt sauce 2 Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the same amount of thickening Increase thickening by adding extra teaspoon to tablespoon flour or corn
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