GE 164 D2588P063 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. A Some toods 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 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 If not reset timer TJMT PUOIIR OJNUITTA IY ISN 037 MOH IWIT AA SUNSOMIA Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page Select the food type by touching the appropriate pad Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide at right 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 1 Remove food from its package place in the oven on a microwave safe dish and close the door 2 Touch the AUTO DEFROST pad 10 2 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads land 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right START 4 Touch START pad Display shows the oven power level and defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directio2. 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 PREFERRED METHOD 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 22 2 Questions PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED Use This Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug your microwave oven then plug it b
3. Contents Adapter Plugs 29 Aluminum Foil 4 Appliance Registration 2 Auto Defrost 10 11 Auto Start 12 Care and Cleaning 26 Consumer Services 31 Control Panel 6 Cooking Complete Reminder 7 Cooking Guide 19 25 Defrosting Guide 17 18 Delayed Cooking 8 Exhaust Feature 6 27 Extension Cords 29 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 13 Grease Filter 27 Grounding Instructions 29 Models JVM132J JVM133J GE Appliances Use and Care amp Cooking Guide Spacemaker Microwave Oven Heating or Reheating Guide 15 16 Hold Time 8 Light Bulb Replacement 28 Microwave Cookware Guide 14 Microwaving Tips 3 Minute Second Timer 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Power Levels 6 8 9 12 30 Precautions 2 5 Problem Solver 30 Safety I nstructions 2 5 Time Cook 12 Time Defrost 9 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Microwave power output of this oven is 750 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure Help us help you 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 Registrati
4. Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent custard cup per egg bursting Omelet 9 in pie plate No High IO Melt butter Sprinkle cheese over omelet Microwave l min 1 2 to minute until cheese is slightly Medium 5 7 to 9 min melted Poached eggs 17 qt casserole Casserole High 10 6 to 8 min Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes 4 maximum cover Boil 2 cups on High 1 Break eggs onto plate water puncture membrane Swirl boiling water Medium 5 1 2 to 1 Amin with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover per egg Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to I min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Quiche 9 in pie plate No Medium 5 8 to1 min Pour filling into precooked shell Scrambled Glass No High 10 3 4 to I A Scramble eggs with teaspoon butter and 1 measuring cup min per egg tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and or casserole microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Let stand lor 2 minutes to finish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork Center 2 Cook fish with or without sauce A tight cover steams fish Use a may still be slightly translucent but will continue cooking as fish lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming stands a few minutes after cooking 3 Do not overcook fish Check at minimum time Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Fillets or steaks Round dish Wax paper or High 10 5 to
5. 1 5 30 minutes pieces Shield if necessary Steak 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and shield 1 5 30 minutes Stew 0 1 5 0 Ibs Separateandremovedefrostedpieces 15 30 minutes Poultry Whole Chicken 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 1 5 30 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 60 90 minutes in breast side up refrigerator Chicken Pieces 0 1 5 0 Ibs Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 30 minutes Cornish Hens whole 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield where necessary 10 20 minutes run cold water in cavity Cornish Hens split 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 10 20 minutes Seafood Fish Fillets 0 1 3 0 Ibs Separateandremovedefrostedpieces 15 30 minutes Shrimp Scallops 0 1 3 0 Ibs Separateandremovedefrostedpieces 15 30 minutes Whole Fish 0 1 3 0 Ibs Turn over and shield tail and head 1 5 30 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 11 WSO1JOM O1NV Cooking by Time Time Cook I amp II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time Power level 10 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 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add
6. 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section Place cup in oven and close door TIME COOK I amp i Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Step 3 Select your time Touch 1 0 and O for 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 at right Step 4 Touch START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End Oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook I 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 TIME COOK I amp i Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Step 5 Set your cooking 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 POWER 10 is displayed and COOK TIME I counts down St
7. 2 cup per serving 3to 4 servings High 10 2 4to 3 4 min l can 160z High 10 3 to 4 4 min Tip Cover vegetables for must even heating 16 Defrosting Guide 1 Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3 Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking unwrapping If food is foil wrapped remove foiland place food 4 When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If in cooking dish for defrosting Most food defrosts well using still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let Defrost 3 For more even defrosting of larger foods such as stand a few minutes beet lamb and veal roasts use Warm I 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 Min Comments Breads Cakes Power Level Defrost 3 I Bread buns or rolls 2 to3 1to2 Remove metal twist tie Turn over after first half of time 8 to 16 0z Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer 2 to3 none Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving 17 oz Cake plain I layer 2to 3 none Let stand 5 minutes before serving Cheesecake plain or 3to 6 none fruit topped 17 to 19 oz Coffee cakes 6to7 none II tol4 oz Cream or custard pie 1to2 1to2 Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before servi
8. 7 min Microwave until fish flakes easily Turn 1 Ib plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time Shrimp 1 b Pie plate Plastic wrap High 10 4 to 7 min Brush with garlic butter before cooking peeled Rearrange after 4 minutes Shrimp 1 Ib 2 qt casserole Lid or High 10 4 to 7 min Place shrimp in casserole Add 2 cups unpeeled plastic wrap hottest tap water Cover Stir after 5 minutes 21 pm SUTYOO Cooking Guide continued Gravies amp Sauces 1 Cover thick chunky sauces to prevent spattering 2 Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving Food Gravies and sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch 1 cup Melted butter sauces clarified butter 1 2 cup Thick spaghetti barbecue or sweet sour sauces 2 cups Thin liquid sauces Au jus clam etc 1 cup Meats 1 Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef lamb pork or veal roasts See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave safe dish Food Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 1b 1 lbs Meatballs 1b 2 Ib Meatloaf Round loaf Patties 4 patties per lb I to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts upto 3 lbs Tender roasts rib high quality rump sirloin tip 22 Container Casserole Glass measure Casserole Casserole Container Casserole
9. Baked apples or pears Bar cookies Commercial mix Ixto 20 oz Cupcakes 6 Pineapple upside down cake Container Microwave sate dish or casserole 8 in round baking dish X in round dish Paper lined cupcaker X in round dish Cover Lid or plastic wrap 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden board 1 to 15 minutes before inverting 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate cake for an hour to firm exterior surface 6 Chiffon and angel food cakes are not recommended for microwaving Power Level amp Time Comments High 10 2 to 4 min Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting per piece Core andfill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar teaspoon butter and 1 X teaspoon cinnamon Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit High 10 1 tol 3 min Grease dish before adding batter Cut when cool High 10 2 min Grease dish before adding batter Let Meal High 7 5 to 7 min stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting High 10 3 to 4 min When cooking several cupcakes some will be done before others Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest afew seconds longer High 10 IO tol 2 min When done toothpick inserted in center comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a few minutes 19 spins ZUBSOIJA Ipm ZUJOO Cooking Guide continued Candies 1 Alw
10. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving Slice thinly 23 Cooking Guide continued Poultry If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is sate for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Chicken Pieces Plate or round Wax paper High 10 2 to 2 2 min Arrange in single layer in cooking dish dish per piece so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange after half of cooking time Whole Round dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 12 min Slit bag near closure to vent Close unstuffed per lb securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of stuffed Round dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 17 to 20 min cooking time Cook to 190 F internal per lb temp Let stand 5 to 1 minutes Cornish Hens Halves Round dish Wax paper Meal High 7 1 Ito 13 min Arrange skin side up in dish on bed of per lb stuffing if desired Whole stuffed Round dish Wax paper Meal High 7 9to lI min Place breast side down in dish Turn or unstuffed per lb over after half of cooking time Shield tips of wings and legs with foil 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 th
11. Round dish Pie plate Ceramic dinner plate Pie plate Pie plate Cover N Yes Cover NO Wax paper or plastic wrap Plastic wrap Wax paper Cooking bag Cooking bag 3 Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese e amp g yolks cream wine or herbs Power Level amp Time Medium 5 High 10 High 10 High 10 5 to 8 min I to 2 min 5 to 7 min 6 to 8 min carving Comments Microwave fat flour and salt together to melt and blend Whisk in liquid and finish cooking Increase time I to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce Microwave butter just to melting For clarified butter bring to boiling then let stand until layers separate Pour off and usc clear top layer Prepare as directed in recipe Microwave stirring after half of cooking time Let stand 5 to I minutes to develop flavor Add flour water mixture to heated ingredients Stir well and microwave to finish 3 Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Power Level amp Time or Internal Temp High 10 High 10 Meal High 7 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 Rare Medium Well 5 to 7 min 7 to 9 min 6 to 8 min 9 to I 2 min 26 to 29 min 2 to 4 min 5 to 7 min 22to 25 min per lb Minutes Internal perlb Temp 10 to12 140 13 to 16 160 1
12. 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 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 on some models Some models are not vented to the outdoors they recirculate the air instead These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on usage Order Part 024809 from your GE supplier DO NOT CLEAN THIS 44 FILTER DO N KIL Rinse shake and remove moisture qs YOUR HOOD Wr THREE FILTERS IN PLACE To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven It will slide right out To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and in front of right rear tab Replace grill and secure with 2 screws ID
13. 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 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 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 ak SUL AQ SUTYOO Q m Dn na 9 g lt S a lt o 5 n Microwave Cookware Guide amp Microwave Adapting Type of Cookware Foil lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially m
14. 6 tol9 1700 Comments Stir alter half of cooking time Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish To cook frozen block microwave 10 to 15 minutes breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes Let stand 5 minutes Arrange 3 4 to lin apart in circle around edge of dish Make a well between the edge of meat mixture and dish to eliminate spill over of juices during cooking Let stand I minutes after cooking Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over If desired add browning sauce Add 1 2 cup water to cooking bag Turn over after half of time Add vegetables if desired after half of cooking time Recover and finish Turn roasts over after half of cooking time Let meat stand 1 minutes before carving Meats Food Container Lamb Roast leg or Pie plate shoulder Chops amp cutlets Round dish Iin thick 4 chops Pork Bacon Microwave per slice safe plate Canadian bacon Microwave 2 slices safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices Ham precooked Pie plate canned Ham slices amp steaks Round dish 1 to 2 in thick Pork chops 3 4in Microwave 2 safe cookware 4 Pork roast Pie plate Pork sausage Microwave raw link safe cookware Pork sausage Microwave raw 1 2lb 4 patties safe cookware Veal Chops See lamb chops above Roast 2 qt oblong shoulder dish Cover Cooking bag No Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wa
15. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN 26 How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel while 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 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 floor This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and a 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 D
16. Defrost 3 Chicken broiler fryer 9toll Sto 11 Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half cut Up 2 Ato 3 Ibs of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Chicken whole 12 to 15 12 to 15 Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time unwrap and 2 to 3 Ibs turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Cornish hen 5 to 6 per lb 5 per lb Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Duckling 4 to 6 per lb 4 to 6 per lb 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 Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 4 to 5 per lb 4 to 5 per lb Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 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 Food Container Coffee cakes 8 in ro
17. 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 Not 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 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 be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tight y covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face THE EXHAUST HOOD e Have it installed and proper
18. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS 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 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 In 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 Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED eService trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then ha
19. N problem with your oven is operating operating at power levels other microwave oven It s similar to the If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service suompynaysuj SUIpUNOAy yUIUMIBIe doy qing jYySIT IJAJOS Wq Notes We ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled ata time that s convenient for you 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 inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GEConsumer Service will still be thereafter your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effectand you ll receive asubstantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent
20. ack in Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle Door not securely closed eSTART pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I amp 11 pad e CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad Make sure you entered a code number after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad eCooking times may vary because of starting food temperature food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I amp 11 pad and additional cooking time for completion eIncorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions eToo many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check Cooking Guide time recommendations All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven I ight and change Some TV Radio interference around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your than high interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a Dull thumpi d whil Der MUMpINE SOUNG wile OVE
21. an 3 Arrange vegetables such as asparagus with the thickest pieces to smaller pieces the outside of the dish 6 For more even heating stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Asparagus fresh cut l lb 3cups cut High 10 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water into 1 to 2 in pieces fresh spears I lb High 10 6 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen spears 1 0z package High 10 6to 1 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 Ib cut in half High 10 12tol5min In1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 0z package High 10 7 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 1 0z package High 10 9 tol 1 min In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets fresh whole 1 bunch High 10 25to30min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch High 10 11tol3min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water I Ato I lbs fresh spears 1 bunch High 10 12 to 15 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 to 14 Ibs 1 4 cup water frozen chopped 1 oz package High 10 6 to 8 min In I qt casserole frozen spears 1 0z package High lo 7 to 9 min In I qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 24 Vegetables Vegetable Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole f
22. ave Oven Cooking Complete Reminder 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 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 2 Door Latches 3 Door Screen Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 4 Model and Serial Numbers This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No 270 1 0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior 5 Oven Vent 6 Oven Interior Light Light comes on when door is opened or when the oven is operating 7 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on each feature see the Control Panel section SONES C FM at 0 10 WG 6 3 Vert 215 Vert 5 9 Her 224 Her 8 Hood Controls Fan Press HI LO or OFF Light Press ON NIGHT or OFF 9 Grease Filters 10 Cooktop Light 11 Oven Floor PUVA 1011007 Yno MOA UIAGC JABMODTYA MOA JO SoNJCIT How to Use the Minute Second Timer The MIN SEC TIMER has three timing functions It operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The MI N SEC TIMER operates wi
23. ays 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 Container Cover Caramel apples 2 cup measure No or 1 qt casserole Chocolate bark I 4 qt casserole Yes or bowl Marshmallow crisp Large glass Yes bowl S Mores Paper napkin or No paper plate Cereal and Rice 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 2 For minute rice use the same amount of water needed for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt 3 Cover rice while microwaving When using plastic wrap turn back one corner to vent 2 Candies which are boiled become very hot handle cooking container carefully Power Level amp Time High 10 High 10 High 10 High lo 2 to 3 min 2 to 2 4 min 1 min to melt butter 2 Ato 3 min to melt marshmallows 15 to 25 seconds Comments Unwrap half ofa 1 4 02 package of caramels into measuring cup Add 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 0z package marshmallows cover with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish Cover graham cracker with ch
24. d O to hold for ten minutes TIME COOK I amp I Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I amp 11 Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time START 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 and the amount of cooking time Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly NOTE Foods that are highly perishable 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 m
25. directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 O parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are 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 FEEFEE A DE igh EREA GE Answer Center Whatever your question about any G major appliance GE Answer Center 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 open24hours a day 7 days a week A 5 5 VN a Nn Telecommunication Device for the Deaf SIJA II SECTION A A i MaLoWDErTumnKaie WITHAEARDRAR INneWoU CALEGMILINDERCOAT o for Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braill controls fora variety of GE appliance andabrochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these item 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 8334322 to request information or service YOUR GE
26. e 1 2 cup water InI qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In a round baking dish or pie plate 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 a round glass baking dish In qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into I 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 turntable I inch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach InI qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 4 gt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In X in round glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after half of time 25 dpimn ZUON 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 helps air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Don t use sharp edged utensils with your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched and the control panel can be damaged
27. ep 8 At the end of COOK TIME I the second power level is displayed and COOK TIME II is shown counting down Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 10 Open the door 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 To Use Auto Start AUTO START Step 1 Touch AUTO START pad instead of START pad 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 Glossary of Microwave Terms When adapting recipes for the microwave 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 Moist foods such as vegetables fruits poultry and seafood microwave well eRich foods such as bar cookies moist cakes and candies are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content Reduce conventional cooking time by one half to one third Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring but are not needed to prevent stic
28. etal 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 Microwave Uses Avoid using You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3 4 in Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 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 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 ma
29. in spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup High 10 3 to 4 min Ican 16 oz High 10 4 to 6 min Tip Cover food to prevent spattering Griddle Foods Pancakes french toast or waffles Plain no topping 2 or 3 pieces High 10 1 tol min Syrup amp butter 2 or 3 pieces High 10 1 to 14min Tip Do not cover Il sundepYy X IPMY d1BMYOOD IABMOIDIFY IVM SsuNvIysy 10 ZUNJVIH Heating or Reheating Guide continued Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chil i stew macaroniand cheese etc 3 4 I cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces Thinly sliced meat 3104 02 per serving Topped or mixed with sauce 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Amount 1 to2 pieces 3to4 pieces 1to2 servings 3to 4 servings Ito2 3to 4 Ito 2 servings Ito2 servings 3to 4 servings Ican 16 oz Ito2 servings 3to 4 servings Ito 2servings 3to 4 servings Ito 2 servings 3to 4 servings Power Level High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 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 Time 2 to3 min 3to 4 min 17 to2 min 2 to 3 min ltol 4 min IT Ato3 min Ito3 min 4to7 min 8to 12 min 6to8 min 27 to 4 min 6t
30. inutes and hold for 2 minutes Defrosting by Time 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 The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you Power level3 is automatically set for defrosting but you may change this for more flexibility See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below Step 1 Place a package of frozen chops in the oven and close the door Be sure the package contains no metal TIME DEFROST Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide For example touch 4 0 and O for 4 minutes How to Change Power Level After setting defrosting time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level START Step 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off 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 pac
31. kage and separate chops to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is ina foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish eCheck the Defrosting 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 defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will 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 Q Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking
32. king 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 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 n
33. king make sure it is safe for use in Microwave ovens IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce 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 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 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 2 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 28 For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated
34. lf of time Steaks 6 to 12 oz 2to3 none Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Whole fish X tol0 oz 3 2to4 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 spiny SuvITPY 10 ZUNYVIH yso 1jaq pm su Defrosting Guide continued First Half Second Half Food Time Min Time Min Comments Fruit Power Level Defrost 3 Fresh 10 to 16 oz 2 to3 2to3 Place package in oven Remove foil or metal After minimum time break up with fork Repeat if necessary Plastic pouch I to 2 Ito3 3 to4 Place package in oven Flex package once 1 0 0z package Meat Power Level Defrost 3 Bacon I Ib 2 to 3 per lb 2 to 3 per lb Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks IIb 2 to3 2 to3 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 3 to4 3to4 Turn meat over after first half of 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 to 2 minutes more 5 Ibs 12 to 13 12 to 13 Turn meat over after first half of time Scrape off softened meat after second half of time Set aside Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more Scrape and set aside Break
35. ly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature on the next page 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 flaming pan 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 JX40WH Filler Panel Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges SUOTPIN ASUT AJIJBC JULIO Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the ove
36. n controls electronically with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand When You Plug in the Oven The 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 1 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions 2 TIME COOK I amp 11 Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 High 3 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 4 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day temperature or power level 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 pad To reset or change time simply repeat this 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 AUTO START Allows y
37. ng 14 oz Crunch cakes amp cupcakes 1 2 to 3 4 each none Doughnuts 1 or 2 1 2tol none Rearrange after first half of time 4to 6 lto 2 Ito 2 French toast 2 slices 2 l Turn over after first balf of time Fruit or nut pie 8 in 7to Y none Pound cake 11 402 2to4 none Let stand 5 minutes before serving Sweet rolls 2to 3 2 to3 Rearrange after first half of time 8 to I2 oz Fish amp Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Pre packaged I 1b 4to5 5to7 Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in water place in Freshly frozen I Ib 4to5 5 to7 cooking dish Turn package over after first half of time After second half of time hold under cold water to separate Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 2 Place block in casserole Turn over and break up with fork after first 6 0z package half of time Oysters 12 0z can 4to6 4to6 Place block in casserole Break up with fork after first half of time Scallops I Ib package 4to6 4to6 Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after first balf of time Shellfish large Crab legs 1 to 2 2 to3 2 to3 Arrange in cooking dish with light underside up Turn over after x to 10 0z first half of time Lobster tails 1 to 2 3to4 3to4 Arrange in cooking dish with meaty side down Turn over after 6 to Y oz first half of time Shellfish small pieces 3to 4 3 to 4 Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish Rearrange pieces 11b after first ha
38. ns in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START 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 the CLEAR OFF pad is touched 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 Conversion Guide If the weight of the food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Ounces Pounds Auto Defrost Guide 1 Unwrap item being defrosted 2 Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave safe dish Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting and shield these areas with small pieces of foil RECOMMENDED MIN MAX FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Meat Chops 0 1 5 0 lbs Separate turn over and shield where necessary 15 30 minutes Frankfurters Sausage 0 1 5 0 Ibs Separate and remove defrosted pieces 10 15 minutes Ground Meat 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over remove defrosted areas and 15 30 minutes break apart Beef Patties 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and separate patties Remove 15 30 minutes defrosted pieces Roast 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 30 90 minutes Ribs 0 1 5 0 lbs Separate turn over and remove defrosted
39. o 5min Pastry bites small pizzas egg rolls etc 2 to 4 servings High 10 2 to4 min Saucy meatballs riblets Ito 2 servings High 10 2 to 4 min cocktail franks etc 3to 4 servings High 10 3to 5 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 piece Low 3 1 4 to 1 2 min nut or fruit bread 2 pieces Low 3 Ito 1 min 4 pieces Low 3 1 Ato 2 min 9 in cake or Low 3 4 to 5 min 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins I Medium 5 1 4 to 2 min 2 Medium 5 1 2 to I min 4 Medium 5 Ito I min 6 to 8 Medium 5 1 to 2 min Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice High 10 1 2 to I min I slice 1 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices High 10 Itol min use minimum time for custard 4 slices Meal High 7 2 to 3 min 9 in pie Meal High 7 5 to 7 min Beverages Cocoa other milk based 6 oz cup 1 to 2 cups Meal High 7 3 to 6 min 9 oz cup 1 to 2 cups Meal High 7 5 to 7 min Coffee tea cider 6 oz cup I to 2 cups High 10 Ito 3 min 9 oz cup Ito 2 cups High 10 3to 5 min Gravies amp Sauces Desserts chocolate butterscotch etc 1 2 cup High 10 Ito 1 min I cup High lo 1 4to2 min Gravies giblet or creamy 1 2 cup High 10 Ito 2 min I cup High 10 2 to 3 min Meat or main dish sauces such as 1 2 cup High 10 Ito 2 m
40. o 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 to 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 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 tha
41. o not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp 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 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 The Exhaust Feature CHARCOAL FILTER on some models REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS on all models 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 Depending on your model it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal filter and recirculated Reusable Grease Filters on all models 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 the hood filter will stop the entry of flames into the unit 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 grease filter soak it
42. o8 min 3to5 min 5 tog min 4 to6 min 8tol2 min Tip Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap Cover other main dishes andmeats with wax paper When heating or reheating 3to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables I plate High 10 3toS min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with2 slices of bread Ito 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min 3to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving 3to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 6 min Tip Use paper towel or napkinto cover sandwiches soups Milk based 6 07 per serving 1 to2 servings Meal High 7 4to7 min 3to 4 servings Meal High 7 9 to 13 min 1 can 10 oz Meal High 7 7to9 min Water based 6 oz per serving 1 to2 servings High 10 2to6 min 3to 4 servings High lo 6to 10 min I can 10 oz High 10 5 to6min Tip Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap Vegetables Large pieces or whole asparagus spears Ito2 servings High 10 I 4to3 min corn on the cob etc 3to 4 servings High lo 3to6 min Ican 160z High lo 5 to6 min Mashed 1 to2 servings High 10 2to4 min 1 2 cup per serving 3to 4 servings High 10 6 to8 min Small pieces peas beans corn etc 1 to2 servings High 10 1 to2 min 1
43. ocolate and marshmallow 4 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time 5 Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same Food Container Cover Oatmeal casserole No old fashioned l qt or bowl 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 2 to 1 minute Lid or plastic wrap Rice minute 1 Acups 2 qt casserole High 10 6 to 7 min Comments Increase casserole size for more than one serving Increase time about I z minutes for each additional serving you are cooking Stir after half of cooking time Add 14 cups water Stir after 4 minutes 20 Cheese and Eggs 1 Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven Always 3 Cook eggs just until set They are delicate and will toughen if pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting overcooked 2 Never cook eggs in the shell Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell They will explode Food Container Cover Power Level amp Time Comments Cheese Fondue 2 qt casserole Cover or High 10 To make Make Basic White Sauce substituting plastic wrap sauce wine for milk Add cheese and 5 to 7 min microwave at Medium 5 for 6 to 8 Medium 5 6 to 8 min minutes whisking every 2 minutes Eggs Basic Eggs Buttered Plastic wrap Medium 5 Ito 1 min
44. 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 overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your 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 maybe 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 holder
45. on 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 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 Your supplier is responsible for registerin 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 Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven 1 ight and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radi
46. ot placed on a 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 Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food In both conventional and microwave cooking dense foods such as potatoes take longer to cook than light porous foods such as rolls 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
47. ou to program your oven to begin cooking ata selected time of day up to a 12 hour delay 6 ENTER FOOD T WEIGHT LBS CLOCK VENT FAN 8 VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds 9 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and enter food weight The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 10 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 cooking 11 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 12 CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day 13 LIGHT Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or to turn on night light Lit E POWER P COOK WATCH DEF TIME H CODE LIGHT 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 prevent 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 Microw
48. pue 3180 suluvd IINJVIY JSNVYXY IU Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light REMOVE SCREW 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 Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S 11 N l 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 28 Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb with a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4235 available from your GE supplier ay Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces ften Use a solution of warm water and detergent About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
49. rozen 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 Amount I medium head about 2 Ibs 1 Ib 1 0z package I medium head 1 medium head 1 0z package 10 OZ package Ito 4 ears 1 ear 2 to 4 ears 10 OZ package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 02 package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 16 oz frozen chopped and leaf 1 oz package Squash fresh summer and yellow I lb sliced winter acorn or butternut I squash about I 1b Power Level Time High 0 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 f I to I 3 min 12 tol4 min 8 4 to 1 0 min 8 to I 2 min 13to 16 min 9 to I 1 min 6 to8 min 4 to 5 min per ear 7 to 8 min 4 to 5 min per ear 8to 1 min 10 to 11 min 5 to7 min 12 to 16 min 3to 4 min per potato 7 to 9 min 8toI min 7 to I min 1 to I3min Comments In a 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole plac
50. s may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the oven floor can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking e Foods cooked 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 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 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 be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat
51. surfaces e Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not 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 this book This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite continued next page SUULJITLAJSUY AJIJES JUBJIOd WY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION S continued Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers 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 operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger
52. t 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 Microwaving Tips Make sure all cookware used 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 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 e Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check cookbook supplied 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 use a meat thermometer while coo
53. thout microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call 1 Touch MIN SEC TIMER pad 2 Touch number pads 3 0 and O for 3 minutes and no seconds 3 Touch START pad Display shows time counting down 4 When time is up oven signals flashes End and display shows time of day 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 TIME COOK I amp II and enter cook time Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin 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 TIME DEFROST Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level MIN SEC TIMER Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 an
54. und dish Corn bread 8 to 9 in tube dish Muffins Paper lined 1 Muffin muffin cups 2 to 4 Muffins Do not use 3 to 6 Muffins foilliners 8 to 9 in tube dish Quick breads froma mix Cover NO N No NO 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 Power Level amp Time Comments Meal High 7 9to 1 I min Place batter in greased dish Meal High 7 1 ItoI3min Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped canned French fried onions before microwaving Turn out of pan upside down to serve High 10 Use microwave safe muffin container or 1 tol min homemade muffin cups made by cutting Ito2 min down hot drink paper cups Some muffins 2Ato 4A may be done before others Remove muffins min as they are done and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer High 10 9tol 2 min When done toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish Cool I tube dish is unavailable microwave in 8 in round dish with drinking glass placed open end up in center Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line them with wax paper Do not flour 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean Food
55. up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more Roast beef lamb veal 8 to 10 per Ib 8 to 10 per lb Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish Turn roast over after first 3 to 4 Ibs half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to hour in refrigerator Roast pork 6 to 8 per lb 4 to 6 per lb Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish Turn roast over after first 3 to 4 Ibs half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator Sausage bulk l lb tray 2 to3 2 to4 Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes 1 lb roll 2 to3 3 to4 Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Sausage links 2 LAto 2A Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes 1 to Ibs Sausage patties 2 2 to3 Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as 12 02 package they thaw Spareribs pork 2 to 4 per Ib 2 to 4 per Ib Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Turn over after first half of 2 to 3 Ibs time After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Steaks chops amp cutlets 3 to 5 per lb 3 to 5 per lb 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 to complete defrosting Use Warm 1 forroasts Poultry Power Level
56. ve any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper 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 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially 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 consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164 D2588P063 Pub No 49 8261 4 92 CG JVMI 32 JVMI 33
57. x paper Wax paper Cooking bag Power Level amp Time or Internal Temp Medium 5 Medium 1 8to22 Well 2H tm 28 Meal High 7 High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 Low 3 Minutes Internal per lb 8 to 10 min 3 4 to 1 min 1 tolY min 2 to 2 4 min 2 to 3 min 15 to 19 min per lb 18 to 27 min 15 to 18 min 18 to 20 min 15 to 18 min per lb lto 1 4 min per link 5 to 7 min 18 to 22 min per lb 160 170 Comments Place roast fat side down in microwave safe dish Turn over after half of cooking time Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving Brush chops lightly with oil Turn meat over after half of cooking time Arrange in single layer on paper towels Cover with a paper towel Arrange in single layer Place fat side down in dish Turn ham over after half of cooking time Turn over 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 Pme ZUJOO 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 Place roast fat or cut side down Turn over after half of cooking time
58. y 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 Cookware Tips Always check the cookware manufacturer s recommendations before using any cookware in the oven Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in cookware check its size to make sure it will fit in the oven For best cooking results select a dish that matches the size or amount of food being prepared Heating or Reheating Guide 1 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 sandwiches 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 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 palatable results Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste Let foods stand a few minutes before serving Item Amount Power Level Time Appetizers Dips cream or processed cheese 1 2 cup Medium 5 2 Ato 3 4 min I cup Medium 5 3 t
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