Hotpoint REM29H Use And Care & Cooting Manual Download Page 17

Food

Cover

Power 

 & 

 Rice

 spaghetti,

Microwave

Lid 

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

Stir before serving.

 

 )

safe dish

plastic wrap

Frozen rice in pouch

Pouch

No

Meal-High (7)

6 to   min.

Puncture pouch with fork   vent. Place pouch

(lo-oz. )

in microwave safe dish. Stir before serving.

Frozen macaroni 

Microwave

Lid or

 (7)

10 to 15 min.

Stir before serving.

cheese. spaghetti

 dish

plastic wrap

 to 14-02.)

Frozen lasagna

Microwave

Lid or

Rotate 

 turn every 10 minutes. Let stand

(IO 

 )

safe dish

plastic 

Medium (5)

   20 min.

5 minutes before serving.

 )

Medium (5)

 to 

 min.

Poultry

Canned

Microwave

Lid or

Place in microwave safe dish. 

 stir

(5 to 

10Y2-OZ. )

safe 

plastic wrap

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

after half of time.

(I4   

 )

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

Frozen pouch

Pouch

No

 (10)

4 to 6 min.

Slit pouch. Place pouch in microwave safe

(5 to 61A-02. )

dish.

 main dish

Microwave

No

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Stir or rotate after 5 minutes.

 pkg. )

safe dish

 fried chicken

Microwave

No

 label 

 not state “fully 

 check

(2 pieces)

safe dish

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

for doneness.

 to 6 

High 

8 to 9 min.

 to 10 pieces)

High 

 to   min.

Sauces, Gravies

Canned

Microwave

Lid or

High (10)

4 to 5 min.

Stir after half of time.

(10 

 16-02. )

safe dish

plastic wrap

Vegetables

Frozen breaded
(7   8-02. )
Canned

(8   

 )

(I5 to 
(28   

 )

Instant mashed
potatoes”

 to 6 servings)
 to   servings)

Frozen 

 pkg. )

Potatoes: baked.
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)

 to 4)

Microwave
safe dish
Microwave

safe dish

Microwave

 dish

Microwave

safe 
plate 
custard cups

Microwave

safe dish
on trivet

No

Lid 

plastic wrap

Lid 
plastic wrap

 paper

High (10)

High (10)

 (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)
Defrost 

 (7)

High (10)
High (10)

4 to 6 min.

2 to   min.

4 to 5 min.

10 to   min.

 to 

7 min.

8 to   min.
7 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.

6 to 10 min.

 to 15 min.

Place on 

 trivet in dish.

Place undrained vegetables in microwave
safe 

 Cover. (Or 

 temperature probe

 to 150°. )

Use container 

 and amounts of water, 

butter and salt on package. Cover. After
heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding 

 1

to 2 tablespoons 

 mix. Heat I to 2 minutes.

To Defrost: Place souffle in 

 plate.

 Cook: Divide between46-oz. custard

 Rearrange after 5 minutes Souffles arc

done when centers are set.
Check to see that potatoes arc 

 

 Place on microwave safe dish.

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Summary of Contents for REM29H

Page 1: ...8 10 Convenience Food Guide 16 17 Time Cook 7 Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Warranty Back Cover Cooking Guide 18 27 Defrosting 11 Defrosting Guide 14 15 Delayed Cooking 28 Extension Cords 30 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 30 Heating or Reheating Guide 12 13 Hold Time 28 Light Bulb Replacement 29 Microwaving Tips 3 Minute Second Timer 28 GE Answer Center Model and Serial Numbers 2 800 626 2000 Use...

Page 2: ...rowave oven Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 31 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 Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is operating Light reflection around door or Some TV Radio interference outer case might be noticed wh...

Page 3: ...l use For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Ins or locate this appli ce only in accordance with the provided instigation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the apptiance in normal...

Page 4: ...e electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven tils pl tic c pl tic cookware designed for microwave cooking are very useful but should be us carefufly 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 In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite...

Page 5: ...7 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects 10 Auto Roast Guide Contains the microwave energy distributing cooking information for the system Do not remove this cover Automatic Roasting function You will damage the oven see page 9 8 MICROTHERMOMETERTM U Touch Control Rnel and Temperature Robe Use with Display See next page for Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold instructions functions only 9 Glass Cooking Tray Tray mu...

Page 6: ...set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appear in display Touch START pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 8 AUTO ROAST Insert probe touch this pad and desired number pad for code to slow cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program See pages 9 and 10 9 POWER LEVEL Touch this ...

Page 7: ...r example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and H seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 Step 5 Set your cooking time I I How to Change Wwer hvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIMEJ the selected power level and the first programmed cook time counting down show...

Page 8: ...6 When 125 F is reached the oven will sound and display HOLD The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen fo...

Page 9: ...er beef roast on trivet in microwave safe dish Insert probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven Cover with wax paper 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad AUTO is displayed and ENTER CODE flashes Enter selected code from Auto Roast Guide For example beef medium calls for code 2 CODE and 2 appear on display and S...

Page 10: ...overed by liquid Chili 5 8 Precook meat Place probe 1 inch from top surface Stir after 3 hours impossible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 3 4 Same procedure as above Ham or Pork Roast 4 6 Add 4 CUPS li uid soup Stock Vegetable 7 1o Make sure that vegetables and meat are...

Page 11: ...h the defrosting time Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questiom and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It 1s 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 w...

Page 12: ...t not in meat slices Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Rotate plate 1 2 turn after half of time Mea and Main Dishes Saucy main dishes chop sucy spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and checsc etc 1 cup serving Thinly sliced roasted meat Rare beef roast minimum time Medium rare maximum time 3 to 4 02 serving Well done beef pork ham poultry etc Steaks chops ribs other meat ...

Page 13: ... to 2 ears 140 1600 High 10 2 to 4 3 to 4 ears 140 1600 High 10 5 to 8 Mashed potatoes 1 to 2 servings 150 1600 High 10 2 to 4 Y2 cup serving 3 to 4 servings 150 1600 High 10 6 to 7 Tip Cover vcgetahles for most even heating Sauces Dessert chocolate butterscotch 1 2 cup 125 High 10 1A to 1 i cup 125 High 10 1 to 2 Meat or mtiin dish chunky type giblet gravy 1 2 cup 150 1600 High 10 2 to 3 spaghett...

Page 14: ...ime Set aside After second half of time break up remaining block microwave 1 to 3 minutes more if necessary Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish After half of time turn roast over and shield ends Let stand one hour to complete defrosting Place unwrapped spareribs in cooking dish Turn meat over after first half of time and separate pieces with table knife Let stand 10 minutes to complctc defrosting...

Page 15: ... none Defrost 3 Arrange on trivet in cooking dish 6 to 9 02 Breads Cakes Bread rolls or buns 4 to 6 none Defrost 3 8 to 16 02 Coffee cake I1 to 14 02 3 Y2 to 5 none Defrost 3 Sweet rolls 8 to 12 02 4 to 6 none Defrost 3 Doughnuts 1 to 4 1 to 3 none Defrost 3 Doughnuts glazed 4 to 6 none Defrost 3 1 box of 12 large French toast 2 slices 4 to 5 none Defrost 3 Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer 2 to 4 none De...

Page 16: ...nute until desired firmness No Defrost 3 7 to 10 min To Defrost Place in 8 irt pie plate Stir twice Meal High 7 4 to 6 min To Cook Divide between 3 or 4 buttered 6 oz custard cups Rearrange afier 5 minutes Souffles arc done when center is almost set Package High 10 3 to 4 min Remove paper tray from carton Turn b ck cover clear film to expose potatoes h Shellf h Crab shrimp or Package No High 10 3 ...

Page 17: ...ess 1 lb to 6 picccs High 10 8 to 9 min 2 lbs 8 to 10 pieces High 10 17 to 18 min Sauces Gravies Canned Microwave Lid or High 10 4 to 5 min Stir after half of time 10 to 16 02 safe dish plastic wrap Vegetables Frozen breaded 7 to 8 02 Canned 8 to 9 oz I5 to 17 OZ 28 to 32 OZ Instant mashed potatoes 2 to 6 servings 8 to 12 servings Frozen soufllc 12 07 pkg Potatoes baked stuffed frozen 1 to 2 3 to ...

Page 18: ... 35 min per lb Tender roasts rib Oblong dish Wax paper high quality rump and trivet sirloin tip Medium 5 Min Internal per lb Temp Rare II to 13 115 to 125 Medium 13 to 15 125 to 140 Well 15 to 17 140 to 155 Brush with browning sauce and add l 2 cup water per pound of meat Cover with I id or plastic wrap Microwave at High 10 10 minutes turn roast over Continue microwaving at Medium 5 turning over a...

Page 19: ...efore serving Turn nvcr after half of total time Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Meal High 7 Medium 5 10 tu 12 min 13 to 15 min 16 tn 20 min 18 to 20 min per lb or micruwavc to 170 internal temp 24 tn 27 min per lb Plastic wrap Spare ribs 3 qt bl mg glass baking dish or 3 qt casser llc Plastic wrap or cover Medium 5 Canned Ham Precnokcd Oblnng dish Plastic wrap Plastic wrap Mcdiurn 5 Medium 5 13 tt 15 min...

Page 20: ...range skin side up in dish on bed Of oblong dish per lb stuffing if desired Duckling Oblong dish Wax paper High 10 8 to 10 min Shield leg ends and bony wing areas and trivet per lb Microwave breast side down for first half of time Brush with browning sauce or do not apply browning sauce and broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp rkey Breast Oblnng dish Wax paper Medium 5 16 to 18 m...

Page 21: ...heese is slightly melted Combine and microwave filling stirring cve 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Cheese Fondue 2 qt dish or Cover or High 10 To heat wine Add chccse flour and seasonings to hot wine microwave plastic wrap 4 min and microwave at Medium 5 whisking fondue pot Medium 5 6 to 7 min every minute until smooth Breads 1 Crust on breads w...

Page 22: ...n befc re cooking Let stand 5 6 to 8 oz each High 10 2 6 to 8 min minutes before serving High 10 3 9 to 12 min High 10 4 12 to 16 min frozen 10 OZ pkg Casserole Yes High 10 8 to 1 I min Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water and 1 2 teaspoon salt Stir after half of time 10 oz pouch Plate No High 10 7 to 9 min Pierce pouch before cooking Stir before serving Blanching fresh Casserole Yes High 10 3 to 7 min Bl...

Page 23: ...ming add I teaspoon butter or margarine High 10 6 min Add I H cups water Stir after 2 minutes Cereal 1 Always use microwave safe cookware Use large enough container to avoid spillovcr 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time 3 Do not cover prevents spillover 4 Stir halfway through cooking time Food Contiiner Cover Power hvel Time Commenk Oatmeal quick China or No Medium 5 pottery bow...

Page 24: ...ng to COOI Let stand on heat proof counter or wooden board to cool 15 minutes Rotate l 2 turn after 5 minutes When done toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a fcw minutes Route dish 1 4 turn after half of time Grease disb before adding batter Rotiitc dish l 4 turn every 2 minutes Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting Candies 1 Always use microw...

Page 25: ...rack Shielding n a conventional oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When defrosting you usc small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and Icgs on poultry which would cook before Iargcr parts were defrosted Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods which arc tightly covered by a skin or mcmbranc Prick potatoes as ...

Page 26: ...ppers 6 medium green peppers 1 lbs ground chuck beef z cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic minced 1 can 10 oz condensed tomato soup 1 2 cup water 1 to 2 cups grated cheese Makes 6 servings Conventional Method Cut off tops of green peppers remove seeds and membrane Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover drain In medium skillet on range...

Page 27: ...Cooking Bags Boil in bags Storage Bags Specialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic nays and Plates used for frozen entrees and dinners Avoid Use only foil trays 3 4 in or less Foil or metal will reflect microwaves thus preventing even heating Arcing can occur if foil is ...

Page 28: ...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 Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...te when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven cooking 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 instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It ma...

Page 30: ...Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall W not under any ch cm eceptacle cover screw does not cut or remove the third und ground the appliance unless the prong from the power cord 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...

Page 31: ... cooking guide time recommendations c Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions Check cooking guide for specific instructions PRObE APPEARS Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Auto Roast or ON DISPLAY Temp Cook Hold functions All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Di...

Page 32: ... to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE ...

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