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Adapter Plugs
Appliance Registration
Auto Defrost
Auto Roast
Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning
Control Panel
Convenience Food Guide
Conversion Guide
Cook 'N Watch
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Double Duty Shelf
4, 16, 17,34
Extension Cords
Features
Grounding Instructions
Heating or Reheating Guide 18, 19
Hold Time
How to get
15
Microwaving Tips
2
Minute/Second Timer
12, 13
Model and Serial Numbers
10, 11
Power Levels
11
Precautions
34
Problem Solver
6
Program Cooking
22,23
Repair Service
12
Safety Instructions
8
Temperature Cook
Temperature Probe
24-33
Time Cook
Time Defrost
20,21
7
Warranty
15
5
15
7
GENERAL
Use and Care of
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7
2
7-9, 14
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35
6
39
3,4
9
The electric output
9-11,34
is 600 watts.
7, 8
14
Back Cover
Your Direct Line to General Electric
The GE &wer Cente? 800.626.2000
ELECTRIC
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- Page 1 Defrosting Guide 20,21 Delayed Cooking Warranty Back Cover Double Duty Shelf 4, 16, 17,34 Extension Cords Features Grounding Instructions Heating or Reheating Guide 18, 19 Hold Time Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE &wer Cente? 800.626.2000 GENERAL ELECTRIC...
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Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Some cookware or need more help, write (include Write to: 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: Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS POSSIBLE Read all instructions before using this appliance. EXPOSURE TO When using electrical appliances Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or basic safety precautions should be EXCESSIVE followed, including the following: plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or WARNING–TO... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) –Do not pop popcorn in your Foods cooked in liquids (such microwave oven utiess as pasta) may tend to boil over in a speci~ more rapidly than foods containing tomatoes, apples, chicken livers microwave popcorn accessory or less moisture. -
Page 5: Cooking Complete Reminder
Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all AUTO ROAST codes except code 6, AUTO DEFROST, COOK ‘N WATCH, 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. -
Page 6: Control Panel
Your Touch Control Mnel 9. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use The Touch Control Panel the temperature probe to cook by allows you to set the oven controls using a preset temperature. Once electronically with the touch of a oven reaches preset temperature, finger. -
Page 7: Delayed Cooking
How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three Step 1: Take casserole from freezer Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for timing functions: and place in oven. twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and It operates as a minute timer. . -
Page 8: Cook 'N Watch
Cooking by~me Cook ‘N Watch TIME COOK I & II allows you Step 4: Touch START. “COOK to microwave for a preset amount The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a of time using automatic power counting down show on display. short-term cooking program which level 10, or change power level automatically turns the oven off... -
Page 9: Cooking By Temperature
Cooking by Temperature How to Temp Cook a Rolled Questions and Answers Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Beef Rib Roast to Medium inserted the temperature Q. I probe, closed the door, touched Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to Step 1: Insert temperature probe TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered cook a variety of foods to the... -
Page 10: Automatic Roasting
Automatic Roasting AUTO ROAST uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike TEMP COOK/HOLD, which uses a single power level, AUTO ROAST uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus 2. At 80°F , display switches to providing even, tender cooking show medt’$ Internal temperature Just as in conventional roasting,... -
Page 11: Auto Simmer
Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 6) Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. Your cooking guide has information on Automatic Simmering. . Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide. Total time includes time to bring Hold* food to 180°F. -
Page 12: Conversion Guide
Automatic Defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate Code number from 1 to 3 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion during defrosting, the oven Once... -
Page 13: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED MIN. - MAX. CODE FOODS SIGNAL STAND TIME WEIGHT Meat Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and turn over. Shield where Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate and remove 2 minutes defrosted pieces. Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Remove defrosted 5 minutes areas and break apart. - Page 14 Defrosting by ~me The Time Defrost setting is Questions and Answers designed for speedy thawing of When I press START, I hear a frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. This sound is normal. It is Use the Time Defrost setting to letting you know the oven is using a quickly thaw foods such as bread,...
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Page 15: Adapter Plugs
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 cord with your your personal responsibility and power cord. - Page 16 How to Use the Double Duty Shelf Positioning the Shelf Cookware for Shelf Do not store or cook with Heating and Reheating shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will fit when handling together on or under the shelf.
- Page 17 Two plates of leftovers Two frozen individual entrees maybe reheated together. Arrange thick should be~ess than 3 1/2 inches) IS (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners now possible. Cover with plastic (10 to 12 oz. each) are both ready to plate and cover with plastic wrap.
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Page 18: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room tcmpcraturc. Use microwave oven safe containers. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats. some sandwiches, griddle foods Iikc pancakes and baked foods, Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since ccntcr is last to heat, Suggested serving tcmpcraturcs arc given for most foods. -
Page 19: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide Suggested Approximate Power Item Amount Serving Temp. Time, Min. Sandwiches & Soups 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 Mcd-High (7) 1 to 2 servings Mcd-High (7) Meal-High (7) 4 to 5 soup 1 to 2 servings 150°-1700 High (10) 2 to 6... -
Page 20: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it may be rcmovcd after first half of time, Place food in microwave safe cooking dish. 2. After first half of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed f<)od. Shield bone tips, thin meat or warm areas with foil. - Page 21 Defrosting Guide First Half Second Half Power Food Comments Time, Min. Time, Min. Fish & Seafood Fillets (l-lb. ) 4 to 6 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped fish in dish. Turn over after first half none Defrost (3) of time; shield ends with foil. After second half of time, 4 to 5 Defrost (3) hold under cold water to separate, if necessary.
- Page 22 Convenience Food Guide 1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they arc already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware, For fo<)ds needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended. 3. To cook more than one package, add times together. Food Power hvel &...
- Page 23 Convenience Food Guide Food Cover Power Uvel & Time Pasta, Rice 4 to 6 min. Microwave High (10) Stir before serving. safe dish plastic wrap etc. (16-oz. ) Frozen rice in pouch Pouch Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place puch (lo-oz.”...
- Page 24 1. Always use microwave safe dish. starting to overcook. 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving. Food Cover Power tivel & Time Beef Stir after half of time. Add sauce or Ground crumbled Casserole casserole ingredients and finish. To cook (for casseroles or soup) frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes.
- Page 25 Food Cover Power hvel & Time Pork chops Microwave Plastic wrap Brush with barbecue sauce or browning safe dinner 10 to 12 min. Meal-High (7) agent, if desired. Rotate dish and turn chops plate or 9-in, Meal-High (7) 13 to 15 min. over after half of time.
- Page 26 Poultry poultry. 2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Food Cover Power bvel & Time Chicken Pieces Plate or Wax paper High (10) 2 to 3 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. (per piece) oblong dish Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so...
- Page 27 2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, und do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode. Food Cover Power hvel & Time Scrambled Meal-High (7) Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish. Microwave at High (10) until melted. per egg cup or Scramble the eggs with the butter and 1...
- Page 28 1. Always use microwave safe cookware. 2. Use hottest tap water; add salt according to package directions and I teaspoon oil. 3. For rice or Minute rice, use the same amount or slightly greater amount of water as with conventional boiling, Add salt according to package directions.
- Page 29 Vegetables cooked in their skins, Always usc microwave safe cookware. Cook most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes If desired, add not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving, Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving. salt to water in dish For soft Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture.
- Page 30 Cakes and Desserts 1. Always use microwave safe cookwdre. 4. Crust on cakes will be soft, Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is dcsircable for frosting. 5. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proofsurfacc or wooden board 10 to 45 minutes (check package directions for some large special cakes) 6.
- Page 31 Freezer-to-Table Home Frozen Foo~ Guide Defrost Hold Food Amount Time Time Power bvel & Time Comments Meatballs, raw High (10) Arrange in circle; cover with plastic wrap. 5 to 7 min. (12) For precooked meatballs, reduce each time period by 2 minutes. 1 recipe ’20 to 25 min.
- Page 32 Adapting Your Favorite Recipes How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwaving. Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, Before converting a conventional recipe for reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many thickening to sauces and gravies.
- Page 33 Microwave Utemil/Cookware Guide Microwave Uses Type of Utensil/Cookware Foil-1ined Paper Bags, Boxes and Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. or less. Foil or metal will reflect Baking Trays microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer than l-in.
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Page 34: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Your new Microwave Oven is Door (inside). Window: Wipe up DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf. Your a valuable appliance. Protect spatters daily and wash when soiled shelf accessory is designed for use it from misuse by following with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly in a microwave oven only;... - Page 35 . Dull thumping sound while oven 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...
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Page 39: 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 40 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 D1352P144...