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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over.

Separate 

 shield

5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -6.0 

Separate.

Remove defrosted

2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over.

Remove defrosted areas

5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties

  0 . 1 -  

    T u r n o v e r .

 Separate patties.

 5 minutes

Roast

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over and

Shield if necessary.

shield.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.

Turn over.

30 minutes

0.1 -6.0 

5 minutes

Ribs

Steak

0.1 -6.0 

5 minutes

Stew

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over and

Separate and remove

5 minutes

separate.

defrosted pieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over and

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes;

shield.

run cold water
in cavity.

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over.

Shield where

20 minutes;

necessary.

run cold water
in cavity.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

10 minutes;

run cold water
in cavity.

5 minutes

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0 

Remove wrapper
and turn over.

 Hens (whole)

 Hens (split)

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0 

Fish Fillets

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

0.1 -6.0 

Separate.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole Fish

0.1 -6.0 

Turn over and

Hold under

shield tail and

cold running

head.

water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker 164D2966P143

Page 1: ...icrowave Terms 24 Heating or Reheating Guide 25 Hold Time 11 Kitchen Timer 11 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Pad 8 Oven Shelf 4 5 10 14 22 24 28 29 Popcorn 14 30 Power Levels 7 8 11 12 14 16 25 26 Reheat 2 1 Sensor Cooking 22 Canned Vegetables Potatoes Meats Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Fish Fillets and Chicken Pieces Sound Level 13 Temperature Probe 4 8 10 16 19 20 IiiH Eil H o I Problem Solver ...

Page 2: ...ed a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide 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 outer case Dimm...

Page 3: ...surface when the oven is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces c Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter c 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 thi...

Page 4: ...m 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 walls Plastic cookware 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...

Page 5: ...ed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave sur...

Page 6: ...r microwaving Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent CUPS pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape ha e rnetall c trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not Tce the dish you are t...

Page 7: ...over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels POWER LEVEL Hi...

Page 8: ...2 or 3 then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper 13 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 or temperature cooking 8 14 CLOCK Touch this Dad to enter time of day 15 or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time ...

Page 9: ...nel displays 88888 18 POWER 6 PRObE Appears on the Display and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and oven is ready for use Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle This will happen any time there is ...

Page 10: ...shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels See Safety Instructions and Oven Shelf section for special instructions For detailed information on ea h featu e ee Your Touch Control Panel section 8 Hood Controls Vent Fan Press once for LOW again for HIGH and again for OFF Surface Light Night Light 9 Grease Filters 10 Cooktop Light 11 Automatic Cooking Guide 12 Oven Floor NOTE Rating plate oven vent s a...

Page 11: ...s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven mStep 2 Touch TIME DEFROST pad TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and ...

Page 12: ...2 Select cooking time EIZl l 3 Press POWER LEVEL m m 4 Select desired power level 1 10 l m n 5 Press START Using the Micro Cook II Feature The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a rnicrowave safe container and close the...

Page 13: ...1 Touch DELAY START pad DELAY START REMINLWR Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now set at the time you E 1 19ZITI programmed and will 1 Ill signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAI...

Page 14: ...immediately Then touch number pad 9 A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP E E E The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less is being provided 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 fea...

Page 15: ... repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time 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 plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers sh...

Page 16: ... securely in oven wall Close the door of the roast is less than 90 F display will show Step 2 Touch TEMP COOIUHOLD pad COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display Step 3 Touch 1 6 and O for 160 F shows temperature counting up Step 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad Touch 5 for Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the medium power temperature Step 7 Touch ...

Page 17: ... For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After approximately 5 seconds START flashes oStep 4 Touch START pad Display shows START defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes E 71 1 Followthedirectionsin 1 1 the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close ...

Page 18: ...efrosted pieces Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes necessary run cold water in cavity Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minutes Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over...

Page 19: ... to the right Insert sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall How to Roast Beef to Medium Step 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch START See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes NOTE By touching the AUTO ROAST E 1 pad during cooking the meat s internal FOOO TEMP temperature will be ...

Page 20: ... Hold at 180 F and continues E l_l l l I 1 holding at 180 F until 1 f f you remove food and touch CLEAR OFF CODE pad If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAR OFF pad to turn oven off Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Food Temp Beef Pot Roast 180 F Chili 180 F Chicken Stewing 180 F Broiler Fryer 180 F Ham Pork Roast I 180 F soup Stock ...

Page 21: ...ds calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be reheated using this feature It is best to use Micro Cook Easy to Use mPlace covered food in the oven REHEAT Touch the REHEAT pad No need to touch START The oven will start immediately RHEAT and FOOD are displayed A beep sounds when e edbyPbyP time counting down Rotate or stir food if necessary Close the door and touch START t...

Page 22: ...le Place covered food in the oven Touch CHICKEN A beep sounds when steam PIECES pad The oven will start immediately is sensed and ChiKn is E 1 1 1 7 The word ChiKn shows r replaced by the cook time I POWER on display The steam remaining Rotate the food l_l COOK sensor is now activated l l I rll if necessary When done TIME DO NOT OPEN THE the oven beeps every DOOR OPENING THE minute until the door ...

Page 23: ...ime is displayed door may are dry be opened for stirring turning or rotating food To After completion of Sensor Cooking cycle if food resume cooking close door and touch START needs additional cooking return food to oven and Match the amount of food to the size of container use Micro Cook to finish cooking Fill containers at least 1 2 full Features Pad Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Veg...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...burgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rice 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 to 2 pieces 1 to 2 min to 2 servings 1 to 2 min to 2 1 to 1X min to 2 servings 1 to 2 min to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2 min Thinly ...

Page 26: ...e in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary 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 1 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...

Page 27: ...n In 1 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In l qt casserole In 1 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 place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In l qt casserol...

Page 28: ...not using it How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the shelf This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only Also it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at d...

Page 29: ... dry thorough following instructions on can Do not use J 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 not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if ne...

Page 30: ...y also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light r To replace your oven light first disconnect Dower at main fuse or circuit b eaker 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 housin...

Page 31: ...iance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance 7 THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside LIGHT Reusable Grease Filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Ne...

Page 32: ...identally Reset cooking program and touch START pad Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or COOK pad Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast function During Sensor Cooking Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam cou...

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Page 35: ... 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 GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contraclk 80 626 2224 You can have the secure fee...

Page 36: ...nd call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED c Service 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have ...

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