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Page 1: ... DOUBLE DUTYM Shelf 4 5 8 12 18 22 23 Express Cook Feature 6 11 Features 8 Glossary of Microwave Terms 18 Heating or Reheating Guide l9 Hold Time g MicrowavingTips 5 Minute SecondTimer 9 Popcorn 12 22 Power Levels 6 9 10 13 14 16 19 22 Program Cooking 6 Quick Reheat 14 15 Mjcrowave Oven Problem Solver 25 More questions call GE Answer Center 80 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 23 Control Panel 23 DOUBLE ...
Page 2: ...25 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builderjthat 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 ...
Page 3: ...ction s of your 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 Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed ...
Page 4: ...tics 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 4 When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an intemd temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be...
Page 5: ... 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 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 the Co...
Page 6: ...change time simply repeat this process AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power Ieveis and defrosting time 13 CODE REHEAT Use Code Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels 14 DINNER PLATE Touch this pad then START to reheat a plate of leftovers 15 EXPRESS COOK Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5...
Page 7: ...AUTOMAnC COOKING CO OW GUIOE BEHINO OOOR QUICK REHEAT BEVERAGE OINNER COOE J PUTE REHEAT 1 4 ...
Page 8: ... not remove this cover You will damage the oven 4 Automatic Cooking Guide Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods 5 DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and DOUBLE DUTV Shelf sections for special instructions Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels 7 Door Latch ...
Page 9: ...IME COOK I 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 tinutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it n Step 4 Set standing or hold time by MIN SEC TIMER touching MIN...
Page 10: ...OOK I II Step 5 Set your second cook time 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 below n Step 4 Touch START START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door If you interrupt Time Cook to check...
Page 11: ...se Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start oven to begin cooking at a later time of day up to Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the a 12 hour delay correct time of day n Step 1 Touch the AUTO Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program AUTO START pad START Step 4 Touch the START pad The oven will automatically start at the d...
Page 12: ...POPCORN pad a Step 4 Touch the START pad How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is there is a simple adjustment you can make another adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9 The word POP will appear on the display with a plus sign besid...
Page 13: ... foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal n Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST TIME DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in th...
Page 14: ...f automatically after a preset amount of time Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods See the guide on the next page Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or Dinner Plate programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you Beverage The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage Use a cup that has no metal ...
Page 15: ... goods 2 MEATS 1 min Meats casseroles Dizza solid foods 3 VEGS 1 min Fruits and vegetables 4 BEV 1 M min Beverages 5 SAUCE 2fi min Soups stews sauces 6 PLATE 3 min total 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each To Reheat More Than One Serving Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to three servings To add more than one serving just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START The word SE...
Page 16: ...ouch number pads 1 mmmm and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 Dound 3 ounces See Co version Guide below After 3 seconds START flashes n Step 4 Touch the START pad START Display shows defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide r 17 l f for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touc...
Page 17: ...d Pieces 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield Turn over Shield where necessary 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity 5 minutes 0 1 6 0 lbs Turkey Breast breast side up Separate and remove defrosted pieces Chicken Pieces Turn over 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold water in cavity ...
Page 18: ...u 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 p...
Page 19: ...pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Mce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces to 2 pieces 1 to 3 min to 2 servings 1 to 3 min to 2 1 4 to 1 min to 2 servings 1 to 3 min to 2 servings 2 to 5 min 0 2 servings 1 to 4 min Thinly slid ...
Page 20: ...age in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 4 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 9 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm l Steaks chops and cutlets 4 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil Aft...
Page 21: ...aking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In lat casserole In Iti qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place114 cuP water Rotate dish tier half of time In l qt casserole In l qt casserole place...
Page 22: ... you are not using it How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together Place on shelf large foods which should be served hot must be placed on or dense foods which the shelf while foods which need only to be warmed need the most heating should be placed on the oven floor This is because such as leftover fried microwave energy enters the ov...
Page 23: ...hout the cooking tray in place 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 Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp obje...
Page 24: ... prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is avtilable at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD I Adapter plugs not ntiedin Canada ml Align large prongslslots i G I I I r 2 w Ensure Droper ground 1 and firm co nne tion Fig 2 before use The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connec...
Page 25: ... or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure the 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle Door not securely closed START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered tieady in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking time a...
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Page 27: ...th impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GMC 800 83 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or semice kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contrac 80W26 2224 You can have the secur...
Page 28: ... warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 II WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answe...
