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Spacemaker@Mic~we Own
Contents
Adapter Plugs Microwaving Tips
27 3
Aluminum Foil
4 MinutelSecond Timer 9
Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers
Care and Cleaning
25,26 Power Levels 9-1?
Consumer Services 31 Precautions
2-5
Control Panel
6,7 Problem Solver
28
Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Safety Instructions
2-5
Cooking Guide 18-24
Time Cook 10
Defrosting Guide
16, 17 Time Defrost 11
Delayed Cooking 9 Warranty Back Cover
Exhaust Fan 6,26
Extension Cords
27
Features
8
Glossary of Microwav
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Help whelp you... why you are not pleased. In most This appliance must be registered. Before using your oven, Please be certain that it is. cases, this will solve the problem. read this book carefully. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, Write to: It is intended to help you operate write all the details—including GE Appliances and maintain your new microwave your phone number–to: Range Product Service oven properly. Appliance Park Manager, Consumer Relations Keep it handy for answers to your Lou
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w IMPO~~T SMETY ‘:C ~STRUCTIONS Read all imtructiom before using this appliance. : E I Microwaving Tips When using electrical appliances, ● See door surface cleaning basic safety precautions should be instructions on page 25. ● Make sure all cookware used in followed, including the following: @ This appliance should be your microwave oven is suitable serviced oniy by qual~~ed service for microwaving. Most glass WARNING–TO reduce persourtel, Contact nearest casseroles, cooking dishes, the risk of
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WO~NT S~E~ mSmUCTIONS (Continual) ● Foods with unbroken outer ● Foods cooked in liquids (such ‘%kins~’ such as potatoes, sausages, as pasta) may tend to boil over mom rnpidly than m co- tomatoes, apples, chicken livers less moisture. Should this occur, and other giblets, and egg yolks, &r to p~e 25 for instructions on (see previous caution) should be how to clean the inside of the oven. pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. * Thermometer—Do not use ● Not W plastic wrap is suitable a t
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THE EXHAUST HOOD SAVE THESE ● Have it installed and properly INSTRUCTIONS grounded by a qdfied instier. See the special instigation booHet Optional &cessory packed with the microwave oven. Available at extra cost from your . The exhaust fan in the oven GE supplier. W operate automatictiy under ~lA Charcoal Filter Mt for certain conditions (see htomatic non-venti installation. Fan Feature, page 6). mile the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidenti c
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Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven 8. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding designed to be easy to use and understand. period after defrost or as a delay timer before cooking. (See page 9.) When You Plug in the Oven 9. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and all time, defro
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Features of Your Microwave Oven COOHW 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. 1.0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior I ? ?? I I IE ,., :,: :::::: ;,.,:, ,. .,,, ,. .,,, ,, ..,! ,. .!,: :!! ;:; ,,. “7 I ‘“7. 1. Door Handle. Pull to open 5. Oven Vent. 8. Hood Controls. door. Door must be securely Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. 6. Oven Light. Light comes on latched for oven to
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How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The Minute/Second Timer has Step 1: Take casserole from freezer Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for a three timing functions: and place in oven. cooking time of 25 minutes. “COOK TIME” flashes and ● It operates as a minute timer. “25:00” and “POWER 10” appear c 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 T~E DEFROST pad.
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Cootiq by~me Time Cook I &II allows vou to Step 5: When time is up, the oven Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed . . . .– . . @ microwave Ior a preset amount or signals and flashes “End~’ Oven, and “COOK TIME I“ counts down. light and fan shut off. time using automatic power level Step 8: At the end of “COOK 10 (High), or change power level TIME 1:’ the second power level is Step 6: Open the door. automatically. displayed and “COOK TIME II” Power level 10 (High) is is shown counting down. Using the
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Defrosting Time Defrost is designed for Questions and Answers speedy thawing of frozen food Q. When I touch the START pad, and is one of the great advantages I hear a dull thumping noise. of a microwave oven. What is it? ● Power level 3 is automatically set A. This sound is normal. It is for defrosting, but you may change letting you know the oven is using a this for more flexibility. power level lower than 10 (High). ● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. Step 4: Touch the START pad. Q
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Glossary of Microwave Term When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or should look and taste will help when adapting recipes foil that is not molded to food. for microwaving. Foods that require browning or Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally. pressure in foods that are
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Microwave Cookware Guide &Microwave Adapting ~p of Cookware Microwave Uses Avoid using. Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays 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 1 inch to oven walls. Aluminum foil Use for shielding. Metil or partially metal pok, pans, Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available. thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass
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Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. heated throughout. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. safe for use
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Item Amount Power hvel =e Mea@ and Main Dishes Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces High (10) 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 pieces High (10) 3 to 4 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 3 min. (4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 5 min. Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 High (10) 1/2 to 1 min. 3 to 4 High (10) 1 to 2 min. Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings High (10) 1 to 3 min. (%-% cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, 1 to 2 servings High (10) 3 to 5 min. creamed ch
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Defrosting Guide 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb stand a few minutes. an
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First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Commen@ ~uit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 to 160z. ) 2 to 3 Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time, 2 to 3 break up with fork. Repeat if necessary. 1 to 3 Place package in oven. Flex package once. Plastic pouch—1 to2 3 to4 (10-oz. package) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 3 perlb. 2 to 3 perlb. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb. ) 2 to 3 2 to 3 Pla
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Cooking Guide Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned, desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown color on french fried onion rings. Commenb Food Conbiner Cover Power hvel & Time Coffee cakes 8-in. round or No Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min. Place batter in greased
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Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in carefully. paper bowl to melt. Food Contiiner Cover Power bvel & ~me Commen@ Caramel apples 1 pint (2-cup) No High (10) 3 min. Unwrap a 14-oz. package of caramels into measure measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture. Chocolate bark lY2-qt. Yes H
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Cooting Guide (continu~) Cheese and EWS 3. Cook egsjust until set. They are delicate and can toughen 1. Egs maybe prepared many ways in tbe microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. if overcookd. 2. Never cook e~s in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked e~s in the shell. They will explode. CommenG Food Contiiner Cover Wwer hvel & ~me Cheese To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine Fondue Microwave- Cover or High (10) safe 2-qt. dish plastic
