GE JE85T Use And Care & Cooking Manual Download Page 7

Summary of Contents for JE85T

Page 1: ...el 6 7 Problem Solver 29 CookingComplete Reminder 8 Program Cooking 5 CookingGuide 20 26 SafetyInstructions 2 5 DefrostingGuide 18 19 Temperature Cook 11 DelayedCooking 9 Time Cook 10 Extension Cords 28 Turntable 3 8 27 Features 8 Warranty BackCover GlossaryofMicrowaveTerms Grounding Instructions E Heating or Reheating Guide 16 17 Hold Time 9 Installation 28 GEAnswer Center MicrowaveCookwareGuide ...

Page 2: ...eflection around door or oute case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high eDull thumping sound while oven is operating 0Some 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 with your oven If you need service To o...

Page 3: ...unded Connectonlyto properlygrounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS onpage28 Usethisapplianceonlyfor its intendeduseas describedin this manual Donotuse corrosive chemicals orvaporsin thisappliance Thismicrowave ovenis specifically designed to heatorcookfood andis not intendedforlaboratory or industrial use For bestoperation9 plugthis applianceintoits ownelecfricaI outlet to preventflickeringof ...

Page 4: ...h removetopfoilcover andretuim traytobox When usingmetalinthemicrowave oven keepmetaIat least 1inch awayfromsidesofoven cookwaremaybecomehot becauseofheattransferred from theheatedfood Potholdersmay beneededtohandlethecookware S e i es the r able a becometoohotto touch Be carefultouchingtheturntable duringandaftercooking Foodscookedin Biquids such aspasta maytendtoboilover morerapidlythanfoods con...

Page 5: ...d including popcornbags cookingpouchesandboxes To preventpossibleinjury direct steamawayfromhandsandface SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS _ _ when You Plugin the oven The display panel lights up After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears Touch the PAUSE CANCELpad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence recurs and you must reset clo...

Page 6: ...tting and maintains that temperatureuntil you touch the PAUSE CANCEL pad 5 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking time time of day temperature power level or food weights for Auto Defrost 6 CLOCWAUTO START Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK AUTO STARTpad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number...

Page 7: ...4 AUTODEFROST TOUCH PAD ENTER WEIGHT amm mm m x BBBH BHBBa Bm o I 7 ...

Page 8: ...be in place when using the oven Cooking perfo nnancewill be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place The turntable may be removed for cleaning permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 3 Ove Vente 4 Model and Seriai Numbers 50Receptacle for Temperature Probe Temperature probe must be securely inserted into receptacle when using Temp Cook 7 Temperature Probe Use with T...

Page 9: ...me you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day See Your Touch Control Panel section Step 4 Touch STARTpad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Programming Delayed cooHng To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch TIME COOK TEMP COOK pad and enter the cook time Touch MIN SEC TIMER pad and enter number of minutes to delay co...

Page 10: ...tep 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Touch TIME COOK TEMP COOK pad again Step 5 Set your second cook time I How toChange Power Level I After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Questions and Answers Q I setmy oven for the time called for ill the recipe but at the end of the time allo...

Page 11: ...the first touch 115 F for the second touch Step 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch the appropriate number pad Note If you do not want to program a second stage touch the START pad to begin cooking o Stage Programming If you want to program a second stage proceed to Step 5 Step 5 Touch the TIME COOK TEMP COOK pad Step 6 TOL Ch the appropriate number pad to set the second stage temperature 100 F 195...

Page 12: ... the food that you are defrosting For example touch 2 POULTRY pad n 6 150 0 2 110 n 7 160 on 34 120 130 on 89 170 180 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right 4 Touch START pad Display shows the oven power level and the defrost time counting down When defrostingtime is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times O...

Page 13: ...ak I 0 1 6 0 lbs I Turn over and shield I 15 30minutes Stew I 0 1 6 0 lbs I Separate and remove defrosted pieces I 15 30minutes JVholeChicken 0 1 6 0 lbs TLIrnover and shield 15 30minutes run cold water in cavity w Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs rum over and shield 60 90 minutes in breast side up refrigerator Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate and remove defrosted pieces 15 30minutes Cornish hens whol...

Page 14: ...rowaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts SLICkas the tips of wings and legs on poultry which woL d cook before larger parts Arci g Sparks c tuscclby too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food rick roods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick food...

Page 15: ...se 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 Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbing moisture and preventin...

Page 16: ...ticwrap Microwavepastrybitesuncoveredto retaintheircrispness Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1piece Low 3 Xto Xmin nut or fruit bread 2 pieces Low 3 1to 1Xmin 4 pieces Low 3 lfi to2 min 9 in cakeor Low 3 4 to5 min 12rollsor doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 Medium 5 to Xmin 2 Medium 5 Mto 1min 4 Medium 5 1to 1Xmin 6t08 Medium 5 1to2 min Pie fruit nutor custard 1slice High 10 k to 1min 1slice...

Page 17: ...eces rotatedish 1 2turnafterhalfofcookingtime Plate ofLeftovers R1eatplus2 vegetables 1plate High 10 3 to 5 min Tip Coverplateof foodwithwaxpaperor plasticwrap Nfeat cheese filli lg with2 slicesof bread 1to 2 servings Meal High 7 to4 min 3 to4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 6 min a h oistfilling SloppyJoes barbecue hamsalad 1to2 servings Meal High 7 2 to4 min etc inbun cupper serving 3 to4 servings Mea...

Page 18: ...pre packaged 1lb 4t05 5t07 Freshlyfrozen 1 lb 4t05 5t07 Shelifish blocks Crabmeat 2 6 oz package Oysters 12 oz can 4t06 4t06 Scallops l lb package 4t06 4t06 Shellfish large Crablegs 1to 2 2t03 2t03 8 tO lo OZ Lobstertails 1to 2 3t04 3t04 6 to9 OZ SI ellfish smallpieces 3t04 3t04 1 lb Stea s 6 to 12oz 2t03 none Wholefish 8 to 10oz 3 2t04 Removemetaltwisttie Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time Letstand5 t...

Page 19: ...foftime Letstandfor30 minutesto 1hourinrefrigerator Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime Letstand5 minutes Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time Letstand15minutes Rotatepackage1 4turnafterfirsthalfof time Letstand5 minutes Turnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime Removepattiesas theythaw Placeunwrapped ribsincookingdish Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time Aftersecondhalfof time separatepieceswithtableknife Let standtoco...

Page 20: ...edopen end up incenter Cakesand Desserts 1 Alwaysusemicrowave safe cookware 4 Coolcakein dishsetdirectlyonheat proof surfaceorwooden 2 Beforeaddingmeasuredamountofbatter greasedishesor line board10to 15minutesbeforeinverting themwithwaxpaper Donotflour 5 Crustoncakeswillbe soft If cakeis tobe frosted refrigerate 3 Cakesaredonewhentoothpickor longskewerinsertedinto cakeforan hourtofirmexteriorsurfa...

Page 21: ...owl melt 1 4cupbutter Add10 oz packagemarshmallows coverwithwaxpaperandmicrowave to melt Stirin 5 cupscrispyricecereal Pressfirmlyintobuttered2 qt oblong glassdish Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate andmarshmallow Alwaysusemicrowave safe cookware es Forminuterice usethesan e amountofwaterneededfor 4 Stirorrearra ge afterhalfofcookingtime 5 Iicrowave timeandconventional boilingtimeareabout r conventio...

Page 22: ...seis slightly melted Heat2 cupshottapwater5 to 6 minutes onHigh 1O Breakeggsontoplate puncturemembrane Swirlboilingwater withspoon slipineggsgently Cover MicrowaveatMedium 5 1 2to 1min peregg Letstandinwatera few minutes Combineandmicrowave filling stirring every1to2 minutes Pourfillinginto precookedshell Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat left Scramble eggswith1teaspoon butterand1 tablespoon milkpere...

Page 23: ...ngroastin cookingbag placein microwave safe dish Ifyouusea meatthermometer whilecooking makesl re it is safeforuseinmicrowave ovens Food container Cover PowerLevel Time Conlments m G or Internal Ten3pe Ground crumbled forcasseroles or soup 1lb Ifilbs Meatbal s 1 lb lb Meatloaf Roundloaf Patties 4 pattiesper lb 1to2 patties 3 to4 patties Pot roasts Lip tO lbS Tender roasts rib highqualityrump sirlo...

Page 24: ...axpaper Cookingbag Waxpaper Plasticwrap Cookingbag Waxpaper Waxpaper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 3 4to 1min 1to 1Xmin 2to 2Xmin 2 to3 min 15to 19min perlb 18to27min 15to 18min 18to 20min ZO to23min perlb 1to 1Mmin perlink 5 to7 min Arrangein singlelayeronpapertowels Coverwitha papertowel Arrangeinsinglelayer Placefat side down indish Turnham overafterhalfofco...

Page 25: ...ecookingmaycause onecornerto vent darkeninganddehydration of surface 5 Largervegetablepieceswilltakelongertocookthan 3 Arrange vegetables suchasasparagus withthethickestpiecesto smallerpieces theoutsideof thedish 6 Formoreevenheating stirorrearrangevegetables duringcooking vegetabIe Amount Power Level Time comments Asparagus freshcuts 1lb 3CUpS Cut High 10 5 to9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4cupw...

Page 26: ...In 1 qt casserole place2 tablespoons water 6to 12min 7 to 13min 9Xto 11min 6 to 8 min 5 to 6 min perear 7 to 8 min 4 to5 min perear 8 to 10min 10to 11min 5 to7 min 12to16min 6 to 8 min perpotato 7 to 9 min 8 to 10min 7 to 10min 10to 13min In 1X qt casserole piace 1 2cupwater In 2 qt casserole place 1 2cupwater In 1 qt casserole place2 tablespoons water In l qt casserole place2 tablespoons water In...

Page 27: ...n be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Se ardish 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 thoroughly following ...

Page 28: ...ng 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 o...

Page 29: ...ME COOK TEMP COOK pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook function Check cookbook for specific instructions All these th...

Page 30: ...t Witha multiple year contract you reassured offuture serviceat today sprices Telecommunication Detice for theDeaf Ixlditidu qudfied tosefice tieh OM a fimces can haveneeded parts or accessoriessent directiyto their home The GEparts systempro videsaccessto over4 7 000 parts and allGEGenuine RenewalPartsare fullywarranted VISA MasterCard and Discovercards are accepted User mtitenmce ins ctions cont...

Page 31: ...is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home WHAT S NOTCOVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used f If you have an installationproblem other than its intended purpose or Service trips to your home to teach contact your dealer or installer used commercially you how to use the product You are responsiblefor providing Damage to prod...

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