GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P188 Use And Care Manual Download Page 4

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use,

 materials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.

● 

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

 example, closed jars-will

explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.

Avoid 

 baby food in glass jars, even

without their 

 

 meat 

 egg

mixtures.

● 

Don’t defrost 

 beverages in narrow

necked bottles 

 carbonated beverages).

Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.

● 

Use 

 

 as directed in this book. 

 dinners

may be microwaved in foil trays less 

 3/4”

high; remove the top foil cover 

 return the tray

to the box. 

 using foil in 

 microwave

oven, keep the 

 at least 1 inch away from the

 of 

 

● 

Cookware may become hot because

of heat transferred from   heated
food. Pot holders 

 be needed to

handle the cookware.

Foods cooked in 

 (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing

less moisture. 

 this occur, refer to the Care

 

 section(s) for instructions on how to

clean the inside of the oven.

● 

Thermometer-Do 

not 

use a thermometer 

food you   microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave 

● 

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 if subjected to short periods of
overcooking.   longer exposures to overcooking,

the food and cookware could ignite. For 
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s 

   Do not

subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.

● 

 cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook 

 meat to an internal

temperature of at least 

 This assures that,

in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the meat, it will be killed and meat
will be safe to eat.

. Do not 

 eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk 

 will cause it to

 possibly resulting in injury.

● 

Foods with unbroken outer 

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, 

 egg 

 (see previous

caution) should be pierced to 
steam to escape during cooking.

● 

Not   plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

. Spontaneous boiling-Under

certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing 

 stir the

liquid briefly before removing the
container from 

 microwave oven.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker 164 D2588P188

Page 1: ...13 Features 10 Glossary of Microwave Terms 18 Heating or Reheating Guide l9 HoldTime 11 KitchenTimer 11 MicrowavingTips 6 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 2 7 8 11 12 14 16 19 21 Problem SOIVer 26 More questions call GE Answer Centera 80 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 22 25 ExhaustFan 24 25 Grease Filter 24 LightBulbReplacement 23 Installation 25 Adapter Plugs 25 Extension Cords 25 Groundinginstructions 25 Con...

Page 2: ...erial 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 escaping from around the door Light reflection around door o...

Page 3: ...tiom Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated su c Do not let power cord hangover 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 your book This appliance should be serviced o...

Page 4: ...aving 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 Evenmicrowave safeplastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking k longer exposures to overcoo...

Page 5: ...ing and spreading of accidenti cooking fires while the efiaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat ody when necessary s A In the event of a grease fire smother flam...

Page 6: ...g Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glwe with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving 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 ...

Page 7: ...y and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Lbvbl POWER LEVEL High 10 Medium 7 Medium 5 Low 3 warm 1 BEST USES Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Gentle cooking of...

Page 8: ...food weights for Auto Defrost 8 KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking 9 AUTO START Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay 10 VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and ...

Page 9: ...E FtiDTEMP COOK NO SOUNO WGW MS DEF TIME III CODE ...

Page 10: ... oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven b Hood Controls Vent Fan Press HI LO or OFF Surface Light Press ON or OFF Grease Filters Cooktop Light Automatic Cooking Guide Oven Floor CooHng Complete Retinder For all cooking features 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 ...

Page 11: ...h START Display shows time counting delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down down The timer signals when time is up 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 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it m Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching WTCHEN TIMER pad Step 1 Tak...

Page 12: ...sume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking ...

Page 13: ... popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed 3 0 to 3 5 ounces by the package instructions Close oven door Step 1 Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn m Step 3 Touch POPCORN pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped there is a simple a...

Page 14: ... 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 package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal m Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide...

Page 15: ...ld not be allowed defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry noise What is it A Yes but they will need more frequent attention A This...

Page 16: ...ad J 1 c 1 5Htim Step 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 l pound nces see and 2 for weioht of 12 pounds Conversion Guide below I I START sho ws defrost time counting do wn hes m defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and Follow the directions in 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 W...

Page 17: ...d shield 5 minutes Stew I 0 1 6 Olbs Separate and remove defrosted pieces I 5 minutes Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs breast side up Turn over and shield 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces I 0 1 6 Olbs Separate and remove defrosted Dieces I 5minutes I Comish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over...

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 tightiy covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as p...

Page 19: ...s 1 to 2 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving I to 2 servings 1 to 2 min Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 I to 1 X min Mce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces I to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 X to 2X min Thi...

Page 20: ...e in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessq to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 5 to 7 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm l Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After s...

Page 21: ...up water Rotate dish after half of time In l qt casserole In 1 fi qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In l 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 place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In l qt casserole In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons wat...

Page 22: ...ow to Clean the Outiide Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and 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 objects on the panel they can damage i...

Page 23: ...acements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb...

Page 24: ...the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light bmshing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame sl...

Page 25: ... wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Fig 1 WARNING Improperuseofthe grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood...

Page 26: ...et cooking program and touch START pad FLOOR OF THE OVEN The cooktop lamp is located direcfly below the oven floor When the lamp IS WARM EVEN is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal W N THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED Au these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Light reflecti...

Page 27: ...for a variety of GE aPP1i nces and a brochure to assist m planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 83 4322 to request information or service Service Con ac 80M26 2224 You can have the secure fee...

Page 28: ...eyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice 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 Failure of the prduct if it is used for material other than its intended purpose or If You then have any auestions used commercially about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Dam...

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