GE JE1468L Use And Care & Cooking Manual Download Page 11

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is 

 for

meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.

● 

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.

● 

See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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 

 the door. Be sure the package contains

no metal.

Step 

2: 

Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 3: Select 

 of the total defrosting time

recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For
example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START. When

START

the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● 

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted

in the package. Tightly closed packages should be

 pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially

defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered.

● 

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

● 

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.

 Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

● 

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork 

 not be allowed

to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.

 

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Summary of Contents for JE1468L

Page 1: ...oking 10 Double DutyTM Shelf 4 5 7 14 21 22 24 30 34 35 Express Cook Feature 1 3 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 30 Heating or Reheating Guide 3l HoldTime 10 MicrowavingTips 6 Minute Second Timer 10 Popcorn 14 15 Power Levels 8 l3 16 18 20 31 33 ProgramCooking 9 Recipes Cooking Tips 24 33 Temperature Probe 4 7 8 10 16 17 20 38 GE Appliances Problem Solver 38 More questions call GE Answer Ce...

Page 2: ...al Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave 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 esc lping from around the door Light reflection around door or ...

Page 3: ...tion Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this book This appliance should be servi...

Page 4: ...of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven wa...

Page 5: ... can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf accessory Remove the shelf from oven when not in use Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They m...

Page 6: ...chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at 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 IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service s...

Page 7: ...be Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and Double DutyTM shelf pages fOr special instructions Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floc r Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels b o 7 8 9 I I Touch Control Panel and Display See next page for instructions Door Latch Rel...

Page 8: ...rowave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time time of day temperature power level Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost 9 10 11 12 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 ...

Page 9: ...ost with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times to Temp Cook Hold using your choice of temperature to Time Cook or Time Defrost using your choice of power levels from 1 lowest to 10 highest to heat foods for 30 seconds using Add 30 Seconds to set the clock and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute Second Timer Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style F...

Page 10: ...TIMER and down The timer signals when time is up enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast cooking be sire probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to O and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MINUTE pad to hold for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then T...

Page 11: ...r example touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes n Step 4 Touch START When START the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to fin...

Page 12: ...r acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Y instan coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no I I I metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door m Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I II Tl jC OK m Step 3 Select your time Touch 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute 1 J Because automatic power level 10 is recomme...

Page 13: ...and COOK TIME II is shown counting down Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 10 Open the door If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short c...

Page 14: ...p to 12 hours later Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now set at the time you programmed and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound E T until you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad The display will show REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START REMINDER pad The time of day may be displayed by touchin...

Page 15: ...r pad 1 The word POP will appear on the display with a minus sign beside it The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided Questions and Answers Q I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Q Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn Error appeared on the display Why feature in my microwave oven A The Popcorn program first detects steam and then A No This automatic fun...

Page 16: ...of the oven Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave safe dish Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall m How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium Step 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch START See the Auto Roast Guide for m AUTO ROAST Step 3 After a n pre programmed food temperature is comDlete list of recomme...

Page 17: ...g section Display shows SIM and CODE 4 E holding at 180 F until 1 t you remove food and touch CLEAWOFF pad If stirring is E l f l f 1 1 1 f COOE CODE recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn off oven Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 I Final Food Temp Beef Pot Roast Chili Chicken Stewing Broiler rver 180 F 180 F 180 F 180 F Hatiork Roast so...

Page 18: ...p 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads I GII71 sl fla u o c so pounds Co version Guide below m Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down hes m defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and Follow the directions in 1 the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURn display When defrosting ...

Page 19: ...cken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Shield where necessary 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish hens whole 0 I 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold water in cavity...

Page 20: ... probe securely in oven wall Close the door 11 Lwwi m Step 5 Touch the START pad If START internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or I HoLD I bu au above display shows temperature J counting up Step 3 Touch 1 6 and O for 160 F Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound nStep 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad and display Hold The oven will then ...

Page 21: ...ervings of food or plates of leftovers Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention foods calling for a dry look or crisu surface afte reheating should not be Auto Reheated It is best to use Time Cook I 11 Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the ...

Page 22: ...g time to various types and amounts of food NOTE Use of the metal Double DutyTM shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish casseroles vegetables leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked Foods that must be cooked uncovered foods that require constant attention foods that require addition of ingredients durin...

Page 23: ...NOT Step 2 Touch number pad for OPEN DOOR COOK COOE desired code CODE 2 shows OPENING DOOR After 4 seconds START flashes MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE on display Touch START Beep sounds when e s d I t E 1 f by cook time Rotate or COOK stir food if necessary COOE When done oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply...

Page 24: ...r and milk based soups sauces gravies Thick chili beef stew ravioli spaghetti chunky soups Vegetables 8 to 16 ounces Leftovers Convenience Foods Frozen dinners with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta Frozen dinner entree individual Pouch Tray Frozen dinner entree 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast entrees Grocery Shelf dinner entrees Auto Cook Code 1 2 2 2 4 3 5 5 3 3 Container Microwave...

Page 25: ...sh 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish l qt casserole with lid Pouch on microwave safe plate 8 inch square dish 2 qt casserole with lid 1 k to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid pprox Time 20 to 30 min 40 to 55 min 8 to 20 min 30 to 40 min 5 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 8 to 10 mi...

Page 26: ...e not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked go...

Page 27: ... uses Auto Cook code 8 Cover with plastic wrap Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave safe square or oblong dish Cover with plastic wrap If cooking bag is used for whole chicken shield breast bone with small strip of foil Microwave using Auto Cook code 5 Pork chops automatically cook well in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each...

Page 28: ... after oven signals and time remaining appears on display Recover and touch START to finish cooking PrecookeWcanned vegetables should be placed in round container Container should be no more than 1 3 full Microwave on Auto Cook code 2 Stir before serving Frozen Vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container at least half full and covered with lid ...

Page 29: ...y Grease bottom and sides of microwave safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1 3 cup chopped nuts or coconut Carefully pour batter from one box 2 layer size cake mix over nuts cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread 1 4 cup melted butter and 1 2 cup brown sugar in 8 inch round glass dish Sp...

Page 30: ...ou 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 ...

Page 31: ...es Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes cbop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 I cup per serving to 2 pieces 1 to 3 min to 2 servings I to 3 min to 2 1 2 to 1 min to 2 servings l 2 to 3 min to 2 servings 2 to 5 min Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings 1 to 4 min Thinly sli...

Page 32: ...package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 4X to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 10 to 15 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 4fi to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with f...

Page 33: ... qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place l 2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 1O OZ package 3 to 8 min Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 2 to 5 min per ear In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If com is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of tim...

Page 34: ...ady to serve at the same time Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from cooked without the oven shelf scratch should be Positioning the Shelf lx To position the DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear ext lower the front until the she support guides fit onto ...

Page 35: ...eating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily let the underheated food continue cooking Heat or reheat different types of food at High 10 To determine heating times add times for all foods together After half of time stir or rearrange foods do not reverse positions Check foods especially those on oven floor after 3 4 of total time and remove any which are done Continue cooking ...

Page 36: ...ear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thorough following instructions on can Do not use 2 Bon Aml brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do n...

Page 37: ...ing the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with ...

Page 38: ...F pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad Make sure you have entered a temperature tier touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad Make sure you have entered a code number after touching A O ROAST or AUTO COOK pad Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions During Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn program the door wa...

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