GE Spacemaker-3 JEM4KWA Use And Care & Cooking Manual Download Page 9

HOW TO USE THE 

 

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

functions:

program a “holding time” between microwave

● 

It operates as a minute timer.

cooking functions. The time can range from one
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding

● 

It can be set to delay cooking.

or standing time may be found in some of your

● 

It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

To delay cooking up to 

99 

minutes and 99 seconds,

Step 

2: 

Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes

touch TIME COOK   &   pad and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of

and no seconds).

minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer

Step 

3: 

Touch START. Display shows time counting

will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

down. The timer signals when time is up.

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:

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

MIN/SEC

TIMER

touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

Step 

2: 

Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

TIME COOK

Step 

6: 

Touch TIME COOK

I &11

 &   pad.

Step 

3: 

Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of

power level 

but can be changed by touching the

cooking time.

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power 

Step 8: Touch START. As
each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End.”

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker-3 JEM4KWA

Page 1: ...ting Guide 2O 21 Hold Time 9 MicrowavingTips 6 Minute Second Timer 9 10 PowerLevels 8 23 ProgramCooking 8 TimeCook 11 12 Problem Solver 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cl...

Page 2: ...25 If you received 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 book It l...

Page 3: ...ple in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a hati...

Page 4: ...n 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred fr...

Page 5: ...container from the microwave oven Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immedi...

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 m asuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 min...

Page 7: ...be securely latched for oven to operate wi Latches 4 Touch Control Panel and 6 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray...

Page 8: ...e simply repeat above process 6 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time power level and time of day 7 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level if you want t...

Page 9: ...inutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting will count down to zero and cooking will begin down The timer signals when time is up How to Defrost Hold and T...

Page 10: ...l 3 Low 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 After setting defrostin...

Page 11: ...to check on the progress of my food A Yes You may open the door at any time during microwaving To resume defrosting close the door and press START The oven begins operating if time is left on timer If...

Page 12: ...Step 6 Change the power level flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 11 Open the door Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time a...

Page 13: ...afe 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 pape...

Page 14: ...ta 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed for wrap turn back one corner to vent regu...

Page 15: ...over loosely with plastic wrap Cook according to guide Combine and microwave filling stirring every 1 to 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Scramble eg...

Page 16: ...g time for most roasts before or veal roasts See package instructions for proper use of carving cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave If you use a meat thermometer whil...

Page 17: ...h 2 3 4 Pork roast Pork sausage raw link Pork sausage raw 1 2 lb 4 patties Microwave safe plate or oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt ob...

Page 18: ...10 3 to 5 min Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so per piece thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges 10 10 to 12 min of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange per piece after half of cooking ti...

Page 19: ...7 min 4 to 6 min 8 to 10 min 12 to 15 min 15 to 20 min 5 to 7 min 7 to 8 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 18 min Add 114 to 1 2 cup water Add 1 2 cup water to cauliflower Winter squash needs no water Turn veget...

Page 20: ...crowave 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 inch cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner ro...

Page 21: ...rn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices o...

Page 22: ...serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish and Seafoo...

Page 23: ...dish Turn roast over after first half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over after first half of ti...

Page 24: ...t breakage do not place the tray in water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the c...

Page 25: ...roperly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plu s not 2 permitted In anada m Alian Iara...

Page 26: ...securely closed s START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking tim...

Page 27: ...warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in eff ect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s pr...

Page 28: ...ng hours Should your appliance need sewice during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your U...

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