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Poultry

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Plate or round

Wax paper

High ( 

2 to 

 min.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish

dish

per piece

so thickest meaty pieces are to outside
edges of dish. Turn pieces over and
rearrange after half of cooking time.

Whole

Round dish

Cooking bag

Meal-High (7)

10 to 12 min.

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close

(unstuffed)

per 

securely with plastic tie. Cook breast-

(stuffed)

side-down. Turn over after half of

Round dish

Cooking bag

Meal-High (7)

 to 20 min.

cooking time. Cook to 190° internal

per lb.

temp. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

 Hens

Halves

Round dish

Wax paper

Meal-High (7)

11 to   min.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

Whole (stuffed

Round dish

Wax paper

Meal-High (7)

9 to I   min.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn

or unstuffed)

per lb.

over after half of cooking time. Shield
tips of wings and legs with foil.

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe 

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause

one corner to vent.

darkening and dehydration of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces 

 take longer to cook than

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to

smaller pieces.

the outside of the dish.

6. For more even heating, stir or rearrange vegetables

during cooking.

Vegetable

Amount

Power Level Time

Comments

Asparagus
(fresh cuts)

 lb. (3 

 

High (10)

8 to   min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 

 cup water.

into 1- to 2-in. pieces

(fresh spears)

1 [b.

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 

 cup water.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

High (10)

8 to 10 min.

In 

 casserole.

Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)

 lb. cut in half

High ( 10)

10-oz. package

High (10)

1O-OZ. package

High (10)

I 3 to I 7 min.

In I 

 casserole, place 

 cup water.

7 to 9 min.

In   -qt. casserole, 

 2 tablespoons water.

9 to I   min.

In I -qt. casserole, place 

 cup water.

Beets
(fresh, whole)

I bunch

High (10)

25 to 

 min.

In I ‘/~-or 2-qt. casserole, place 

 cup water.

Broccoli
(fresh cut)

I bunch

High (10)

10 to   min.

In 2-qt, casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(1 ‘/~ to I ‘/z 

(fresh spears)

I bunch

High (10)

 to   min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

(1   to I   

l/4 cup water.

(frozen, chopped)

10-oz. package

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

In 

 casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

 

 casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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Summary of Contents for JE690T

Page 1: ... 16 22 Turntable 5 23 Cookware Guide 11 Warranty Back Cover Defrosting 8 Defrosting Guide 14 15 Delayed Cooking 7 Extension Cords 24 Features 5 Glossary of Microwave Terms 10 Grounding Instructions 24 Heating or Reheating Guide 12 13 Hold Time 7 Microwaving Tips 3 Minute Second Timer 7 GE Answer Center Model and Serial Numbers 2 800 626 2000 I Modek JE690T Microwave power output JE691WH of this ov...

Page 2: ...apor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem ...

Page 3: ...e 24 Use this appliance only for its intended use as deseribed in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use For best operation plug this apptiance into its own electrical outiet to prevent flickering of tights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit bre...

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 Plastic cookwar Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char ...

Page 5: ... screen when timer is on permits viewing of foods and 6 Touch Control Panel and keeps microwaves confined inside Display See next page for oven instructions 3 Model and Serial Numbers 7 Door Open Bar Press to open 4 Oven Vent door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 8 Removable Turntable Support 9 Removable firntable Turntable must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance ...

Page 6: ...R LEVEL Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 6 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time power level and time of day 7 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 Fo...

Page 7: ...ds 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Questions and Answers Q What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost hold and cook instructions A The oven will automatically rearrange your program Defrosting will always come first then hold...

Page 8: ... be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need mo...

Page 9: ...tep 6 Open the door How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food was not done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for...

Page 10: ...aving you 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 10 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 food...

Page 11: ...m food However do not heat baby food in jars even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations...

Page 12: ...p Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice fi of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 in pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 H...

Page 13: ...s rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 4 to 6 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min salad etc in bun...

Page 14: ...0 minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before servin Turn over after first half of time Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 10 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Prepackaged 1 lb 6 6 Freshly frozen I lb 6 6 to 9 S...

Page 15: ... in cmking dish After half of time turn roast over Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 2 to 3 2 to 4 2 to 4 2 I x to 25 Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Turn over after first half of time and scrape off thawed meat After second half of time break apart and let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after half of time Let stand 5 minutes Af...

Page 16: ...nd up in center Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted int...

Page 17: ...ackage marshmallows cover with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow Cereal and Rice 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time 2 For minute rice use the same amount of water needed for 5 Microwave time and conventional boiling t...

Page 18: ...Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High 10 Break eggs onto plate puncture membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to 1 min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Combine and microwave filling stirring every 1 to 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and ...

Page 19: ...ast in cooking bag place in microwave safe dish If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments or Internal Temp Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb 1 E lbs Meatballs 1 lb 2 lb Meatloaf Round loaf Casserole No High 10 Stir after half of cooking time Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish ...

Page 20: ...ax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 3 4 to 1 min 1 to I M min 2 to 2X min 2fi to 3 min 15 to 19 min per lb 18 to 27 min 15 to 18 min 18 to 20 min 20 to 23 min per lb 1 2 to 3 4 min per link 3 to 5 min Arrange in single layer on paper towels Cover with a paper towel Arrange in single layer Place fat side down in di...

Page 21: ... Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent darkening and dehydration of surface 5 Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than 3 Arrange vegetables such as asparagus with the thickest pieces to smaller pieces the outside of the dish 6 For more even heating stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Asparagus freshcuts lb 3 CUPS Cut Hig...

Page 22: ...tablespoons water I 2 to 15 min In I X qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 10 to 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 7 to 9 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 6 to 8 min In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 5 to 6 min per ear 7 to 8 min 4 to 5 min per ear 8 to 10 min 10 to I 1 min 7 to 9 min 13 to 15 min 6 to 8 min per potato 7 to 9 min 8 to 10 min 7 to 10 min 10 to I 3 m...

Page 23: ...How to Clean the Oubide Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come togethe...

Page 24: ...to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord Caution Attaching 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 wi ing You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Whe...

Page 25: ...OK pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level or changing power levels during cooking if necessary Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specifilc instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than...

Page 26: ...Notes 26 ...

Page 27: ...s 80 62 2002 IndividuA qutified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessor ies sent directly to their home The 1E parts system pro vides access to over 47 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully war ranted VISA Master ard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booMet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Othe...

Page 28: ...RVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product 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 Answer CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer i...

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