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Turntable Microwave Oven

 instructions ....................3 - 5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil 

Clock 

Control Panel 

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22

Defrosting by Time . . . 10

Defrosting Guide 

 15

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

Features 

Heating or Reheating 

 13

Hold Time 

Microwaving 

Minute/Second Timer 

Power Levels 

 2

Program Cooking ............................................8

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

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Problem 

More questions 

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ............................23

Control Panel 

Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...,..,.23

Installation 

..................................24, 25

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

Extension Cords ...........................................25

Grounding Instructions .......................24, 25

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance 

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty 

 Cover

Microwave power 

of 

 oven 

 625 

watts.

 

 Procedure)

Summary of Contents for JE692T

Page 1: ...Guide l2 13 Hold Time 9 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second Timer 9 Power Levels 8 2 2 Program Cooking 8 Time Cook 11 GE Appliances H Problem Solver 25 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 23 Control Panel 23 Turntable 23 Installation 24 25 Adapter Plugs 24 Extension Cords 25 Grounding Instructions 24 25 Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numb...

Page 2: ...5 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 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 o...

Page 3: ...not approved or tested for marine use Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over 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 Do not operate oven without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place ...

Page 4: ...e can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking c Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly Man foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermomete...

Page 5: ...ns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Boilable coo ng 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 immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storag...

Page 6: ...afe Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page i...

Page 7: ...ctory without the turntable in place The Touch Control Panel section for instructions turntable may be removed for cleaning 4 Door Open Button Press to open door Door must NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are be securely latched for oven to operate located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Cooking Complete Reminder For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles To remind you that you ha...

Page 8: ...is process 6 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 7 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 8 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 9 CLEAWOFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day W...

Page 9: ... and no seconds delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting 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 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in...

Page 10: ...flashes End then automatically shuts off To become better acquainted with the defrost function Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of following the steps at right defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberr...

Page 11: ...oking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a CUP 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK m ad n Step 3 Select your time Touch 1 pads 1 3 and O for one minute and 30 seconds Because automatic p...

Page 12: ...owave 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 I 2 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice l 8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 inch pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5...

Page 13: ...pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 4 to 6 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min etc i...

Page 14: ... minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Turn over after first half of time Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 10 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets 1 lb Prepackaged I lb 6 6 Fresbly frozen 1 lb 6...

Page 15: ...or second half of time Let stand for I hour Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish After first half of time turn roast over Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 to 45 minutes Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Turn over after first half of time and scrape off thawed meat After second half of time break apart and let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after fi...

Page 16: ...p in center Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe 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 paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into ca...

Page 17: ...4 apples into mixture Place 12 oz semi sweet chocolate pieces in container Microwave to melt Add I cup whole toasted almonds Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet Chill until firm In large glass bowl melt l 4 cup butter Add 10 oz package marshmallows cover with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish Cover graham cracker w...

Page 18: ...ed Heat 2 cups hot water 5 to 6 minutes on High 10 Break eggs onto plate puncture membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to I min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Combine and microwave filling stirring every 1 to 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and I...

Page 19: ...ns for proper use of cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave safe dish Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving If you use a meat thermometer whiIe cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb IX Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 Ibs Meatloaf round ...

Page 20: ...kware Pork sausage raw Microwave 1 2 lb 4 patties safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 3 4 to 1 min High 10 I to 1 k min 2 to 2K min 2fi to 3 min Medium 5 15 to 19 min per lb High 10 18 to 27 min Medium 5 15 to 18 min 18 to 20 min Medium 5 20 to 23 min per lb High 10 1 2 to 3 4 min per link High 10 3 to 5 min Arrange in sing...

Page 21: ...e cooking may back one corner to vent cause darkening and dehydration of surface 5 Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than 3 Arrange vegetables such as asparagus with the thickest pieces smaller pieces to the outside of the dish 6 For more even heating stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Asparagus fresh cuts I lb 3 CUPS CUt into I to...

Page 22: ...gh 10 High 10 7 to 8 min 4 to 5 min per ear Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white 10 oz package High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 8 to 10 min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 2 Ibs unshelled 10 oz package 10 to 1 I min 7 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 13 to I 5 min Peel and cut into 1 inch c...

Page 23: ...sh turntable and support carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support securely in place Special note 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 tray This may be removed with...

Page 24: ...n Attaching 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 adapt...

Page 25: ... NOT START A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle Door not securely closed START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it M...

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Page 28: ...our appliance need sewice during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 II WHAT IS NOT COVERED Q Sewice 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 consu...

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