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Your Direct Line to &neral Electric
The GE kwer Cente~ 800.626.2000
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  • Page 1 Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers Power Levels 7-1o Precautions Problem Solver Program Cooking Repair Service Safety Instructions Temperature Probe Back Cover Warranty Your Direct Line to &neral Electric The GE kwer Cente~ 800.626.2000 GENERAL @ EIECTR 1 C...
  • Page 2: Write Down The Model And Serial Numbers

    Some cookware Write to: or need more help, write (include is labeled “suitable for microwaving:’ your phone number): GE Appliances If you are unsure, use this dish test: Consumer Affairs Range Product Service Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
  • Page 3 POSSIBLE Read all instructions before using this apptiance. EXPOSURE TO When using electrical appliances EXCESSIVE basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: plug, if it ii not working properly, or if it has been damaged or ENERGY WARNING–To reduce .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (con~inu~dl –Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven utiess in a special because of heat transferred the directions exactly and always microwave popcorn accessory or from the heated food. Pot holders cook the meat to an internal may be needed to handle the temperature of at least l~°F.
  • Page 5: Features Of Your Oven

    Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles) oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. 1. Door Handle. Pull to open 6.
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Your Touch Control Wnel 7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle The Touch Control Panel thawing at automatic Power Level 3 allows you to set the oven controls (Low). (If desired you may change electronically with the touch of a power level after entering finger.
  • Page 7: Hold Time

    How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three Step 1: Take casserole from freezer Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for timing functions: and place in oven. twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and “25:00” It operates as a minute timer.
  • Page 8: Microwaving Tips

    Cooking by ~me Step 8: At the end of the first The TIME COOK I & II feature Because automatic power level 10 programmed cook time, the next is recommended for this cup of allows you to microwave for a selected power level, “COOK preset amount of time using coffee, there is no need to change...
  • Page 9: Cooking By Temperature

    Cooking by Temperature Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF Internal temperature is the best pad to stop the cycle. test of doneness for many foods. Step 8: Remove probe and food Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to from the oven. cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature.
  • Page 10: Defrosting

    Defrosting The Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food Q. When I press START, I hear a and is one of the great advantages dull, thumping noise. What is it? of a microwave oven. A. This sound is normal. It is Power level 3 is automatically set letting you know the oven is using a for defrosting, but you may change...
  • Page 11: Heating Or Reheating Guide

    Heating or Reheating Guide 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Suggested serving temperatures are given for most foods. Young children usually prefer cooler food, generally about 20°...
  • Page 12 Heating or Reheating Guide Suggested Power Approximate Item Amount Serving Temp. Time, Min. Sandwiches & Soups Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad, Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 etc. in bun. (M cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 h to 3...
  • Page 13 Defrosting Guide Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it maybe removed after first half of time. Place food in microwave safe cooking dish. After first half of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed food Shield bone tips.
  • Page 14: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide First Half Second Half Power Food Time, Min. Time, Min. (l-lb.) 4 to 6 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped fish Fillets in dish, Turn over after first half Steaks (6 to 16-oz.) 2 to 3 none Defrost (3) of time; shield ends with foil. After second half of time, Steaks (1 to 2-lbs.) 4 to 5 3 to 5...
  • Page 15: Convenience Food Guide

    Convenience Food Guide 1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they arc already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware. For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended. Food Cover Power hvel & Time Appetizers & Snack Microwave Medium (5) Place on trivet in dish.
  • Page 16 Convenience Food Guide Food Cover Power hvel & Time Canned spaghetti. Microwave Lid or High (10) 4 to 6 min. Stir before serving. etc. (16-oz. ) safe dish plastic wrap Frozen rice in pouch Pouch Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent.
  • Page 17 1. Always usc microwave safe dish. 2. Start meat fat side down. After half of cooking time or when temp probe reaches 90~ turn meat fat side up. Shield with foil any portions that are starting to overcook. Cover Food Power bvel &...
  • Page 18 Food Cover Power hvel & Time Pork chops Microwave Plastic wrap Brush with barbecue sauce or browning (2– M to %-lb. ) safe dinner Meal-High (7) 10 to 12 min. agent, if desired. Rotate dish and turn chops Meal-High (7) over after half of time.
  • Page 19 Poultry 2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Food Cover Power hvel & Time Chicken Plate or Wax paper High (10) 2 to 3 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. (per piece) oblong disb Arrange in single Iaycr in cooking dish so Whole chicken...
  • Page 20 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whule yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting, 2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode. Food Power bvel &...
  • Page 21 1. Always usc microwave safe cookware. 2. Use hottest tap water: add salt according to package directions and I teaspoon oil. directions, 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving, 6. Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling. Cover Food Power hvel &...
  • Page 22 1. Always use microwave safe cookware. Cook most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes cooked in their skins. 2. Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables.
  • Page 23 Cakes and Desserk Always use microwave safe cookware. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes, but do not flour. Or, for easy removal, line dish with wax paper. Cakes arc done when toothpick or long skewer stuck in center comes out clean. Crust on cakes will bc soft.
  • Page 24: Microwave Adapting

    Defrost Hold Food Amount Time Time Power hvel & Time Meatballs, raw 1 recipe High (10) 5 to 7 min. Arrange in circle; cover with plastic wrap. (12) For precooked meatballs. reduce each time period by 2 minutes. Meat loaf, raw Meal-High (7) 20 to 25 min.
  • Page 25 Adapting Your Favorite Recipes How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwaving. Before converting a conventional recipe for Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many thickening to sauces and gravies.
  • Page 26 Microwave Utemil/Cookware Guide Microwave Uses Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. or less. Foil or metal will reflect Foil-1ined Paper Bags, Boxes and Baking Trays microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer than l-in. to oven walls. Metal or part metal pots, Pans, Thermometers, Skewers and Foil Trays...
  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled Case. Clean the outside of your with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly oven with soap and damp cloth, and dry. rinse with damp cloth and then dry. Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe the window clean with a Wipe frequently with a damp...
  • Page 28: Grounding Instructions

    Such extension cords are obtainable Where a standard two-prong wall wall receptacle to provide proper through GE service. If you do use receptacle is encountered, it is polarity in the connection of the an extension...
  • Page 29 Dull thumping sound while oven Light reflection around door or problem with your oven. is operating, outer case. If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 30 Notes...
  • Page 31: If You Need Service

    NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Printed in Korea 4-88...

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