Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Spacemaker”Micmwe Oven
Contents
Adapter Plugs Microwaving Tips
29 3
Aluminum Foil 4 Minute/Second Timer 9
Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers
2
Auto Cook
19-24 Oven Shelf 5,26,27
Auto Defrost 16, 17 Power Levels 9-12
Auto Reheat
14, 15 Precautions 2-5
Auto Roast 12, 13 Problem Solver
Auto Simmer 13 Recipes, Cooking Tips
21-;:
Auto Start 11 Safety Instructions 2-5
Care and Cleaning
2429 Temperature Cook 11
Consumer Services 31 Temperature Probe 11-13
Control Panel 6,7 Time Cook 10
C
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Help us help you... Before usi~ your oven, This appfiance must be registered. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, Please be certain that it is. write all the details-including read this book carefully. your phone number—to: Write to: It is intended to help you operate Manager, Consumer Relations and maintain your new microwave GE Appliances GE Appliances oven properly. Range Product Service Appliance Park Appliance Park Keep it handy for answers to your Louisville, Kentucky 40225 Louisville, KY4
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
~O~~T SNETY ~STRUCTIONS Read all instrudions before usiq tMs appliance. Microwaving Tips When using electrical appliances, c See door surface cleaning basic safety precautions should be instructions on page 28. ● Make sure all cookware used in followed, including the fo~owing: . ws appliance should be your microwave oven is suitible serviced o~y by qua~led service for microwaving. Most glass WAMING–TO reduce personnel. Contact nearest casseroles, cooking dishes, the risk of burns, electric shock
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
~ORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● If~~~erials i~ide oven sho~d ● Foods with unbroken outer ● Thermometer-Do not use ~te, keep oven door closed, turn a thermometer in food you are “skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers oven off, and disconnect power microwaving udess the thermometer is designed or and other giblets, and egg yolks cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. recommended for use in the (see previous caution) should be microwave ov
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE EXHAUST HOOD USE OF THE OVEN SHELF ACCMSORY Optional Accessory ● Have it ins~ed and properly grounded @ a qtified Mer. ● Remove the shelf from oven Available at extra cost from your See the special initiation boouet GE supplier. when not in use. packed with the microwave oven. ● Do not store or cook with shelf ~lA Charcoal Filter Kit for ● The daust fan in the oven non-vented installation. on floor of oven, Product damage ~ operate automaticdy under may result. ce- co
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Your Touch Control Wnel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven 9. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s different fan speeds. designed to be easy to use and understand. 10. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches When You Plug in the Oven preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the The display panel displays fi
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
— 4 I + @ AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS I ( ) 7
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Features of Your Microwave Oven CooKng Complek Reminder (For all cooting features except Auto Roast Code 4.) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. ~“”—–”–—fig 1’ I 1. Door Handle. Pull to open 7. Receptacle for Temperature 10. Touch Control Wnel and door. Door must be securely Probe. Probe must be securely Digital Display. For detailed latched for oven to operate. inserted i
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The Minute/Second Timer has Step 1: Take casserole from freezer Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN three timing functions: and place in oven. for a cooking time of 25 minutes. “COOK TIME” flashes and . It operates as a minute timer. “25:00” and “POWER 10” appear ● It can be set to delay cooking. on display. ● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy. How to ~me a 3-Minute Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST Phone
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Time Cook I &II allows you to Step 7: “COOK TIME 11’ Step 5: When time is up, the oven microwave for a preset amount of signals and display flashes “End~’ “POWER 10” and time, counting time using automatic power levels down, show on display. Oven, light and fan shut off. 10 @igh), or change power level Step 8: At the end of the first Step 6: Open the door. automatically. programmed cook time, the second Power level 10 (High) is power level, “COOK TIME II” UsiW the ~me Cook II recommended for mos
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best Step 4: Touch the POWER LEVEL Cooking Tips test of doneness for many foods. pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes ● Use a lower power level; foods on the display. Touch 5 for medium will heat more evenly though Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook power. “FOOD TEMP~’ “160F” and requiring more time. a variety of foods to the desired “POWER 5“ show on the display. finished food temperature. The ● Be sure frozen food has been Step 5: Touch START pad. If Time Cook
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, Note: By touching the AU~ tender cooking results without ROAST pad during cooking, the overcooking. meat’s internal temperature will be Just as in conventional roasting, displayed. (“COOL” will be Place pork roast in cooking bag only tende
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) ● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Your cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering, including ● Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. guides and recipes. ● Insert probe as described on page 12. Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and hold at that Final Approx. Time Hold* Doneness Food Code Temp. (minutes pe
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Auto Reheat foods calling for a dry look or crisp Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared surface after reheating should not foods to serving temperature. With be Auto Reheated. It is best to Time many leftovers, there is no need to Cook these foods. Iook up reheating times in the ❑ ::G cookbook or rely on guesswork. Easy to Use By actually sensing the steam that Simply touch three control pads— escapes as food heats, this feature Touch number pad 1 or 2 for REHEAT, d
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Containers and Covers Questions & Answers Q. I tried to warm some chow mein noodles using Auto Reheat. Appropriate containers and coverings Q. If my food is not completely Why didn’t this work? reheated after using the suggested help assure good reheating results. A. Food must have some moisture code, what should I do? ● Always use microwave-safe in order to create steam which A. Use Time Cook I and power containers and cover them with helps the auto sensor function. level 10 for 30-second incre
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, Stind ~me the oven automatically se~ the When using the Auto Defrost defrosting times and power levels feature, it is necessary to allow for you. the food to stand in order to finish Use the Auto Defrost guide on defrosting the interior. You may take page 17. Enter the food weight in the food out of the oven if you wish. pounds and tenths of a pound (see Stand time recommendations are Conversion Guide at right). Then given in the guide on the next page
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Auto Defrost Guide MCOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT FI~T SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes I I I where necessarv. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces. Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs. firn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutes areas and break apart. Beef Patties 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes Roast 0.1 -5.0 lbs. ~rn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes shield. I I I Ribs 0.1 -5.0
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Defrosting by ~me The Time Defrost setting is Questions and Answers designed for speedy thawing of Q. When I press the START pad, frozen food and is one of the great I hear a dull thumping noise. advantages of a microwave oven. What is it? Use the Time Defrost setting to A. This sound is normal. It is quickly thaw foods such as bread, letting you know the oven is using a rolls, vegetables, fruifi and frozen power level lower than 10 (High). dinners. The Auto Defrost setting Step 4: Touch START.
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Automatic Cooting The Auto Cook feature eliminates foods calling for a dry look or crisp Example: your need to lookup cooking times surface after cooking should not be in the cookbook or guess how long Auto Cooked. It is best to Time AUT to set cooking time. By actually Cook these foods. sensing the steam that escapes as Foods that microwave best using food microwaves, this feature AUTO ‘:: ,. the temperature probe should be automatically adjusk the oven’s Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted. COOK ‘:’’:
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
How to Adjust Questiom & Amwers cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended. Auto Cook Codes to Q. Why does myovenautomati~y Suit Your Taste cut off after the Auto cycle when Q. My scalloped potitoes were using Auto Cook code 1, when it not completely cooked when I By simply adding a 1 after any Auto does not for other settings? removed the dish after Auto Cook code number, you can set the Cook. What is wrong? A. When using Code 1, there is no oven to cook for 20% less time than second phase of
