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Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and will toughen if

pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in

overcooked.

the shell. They will explode.

Food

Container

Cover

Time

Comments

Cheese

Fondue

 casserole

Cover or

To make

Make Basic White Sauce, substituting

plastic wrap

sauce

wine for milk. Add cheese and

5 to 7 min.

microwave at High for 6 to 8 minutes,

6 to 8 min.

whisking every 2 minutes.

Eggs

Basic Eggs

Buttered

Plastic wrap

I to I   min.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent

custard cup

per egg

bursting.

Omelet

9-in. pie plate

No

Melt butter

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

 min.

1/2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly

7 to 9 min.

melted.

Poached eggs

 casserole

Casserole

to   min.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes

(4 maximum)

cover

Boil 2 cups

on High, Break eggs onto plate, puncture

water.

membrane. Swirl boiling water with

 to     min.

spoon, 

slip 

in eggs gently. Cover.

per 

Microwave at High 

 to 1 min. per egg.

Let stand in water a few minutes.

Quiche

9-in, pie plate No

8 to 10 min.

Pour filling into precooked shell,

Scrambled

Glass

No

 to I 

Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and I

measuring cup

min. per egg

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and

or casserole,

microwave for 

 of total time. Stir set

portions from the outside to the center. Let
stand 1 or 2 minutes to 

 cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a

may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish

lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

stands a few minutes after cooking.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

Food

Container

Cover

Time

Comments

Fillets or steaks

Round dish

Wax paper or

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn

(1 lb.)

plastic wrap

steaks over after half of cooking time.

Shrimp—1 lb.

Pie plate

Plastic wrap

4 to 7 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

(peeled)

Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Shrimp—1 lb.

 casserole

Lid or

4 to 7 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups

(unpeeled)

plastic wrap

hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after
5 minutes.

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Страница 1: ...ng 2 Microwaving Tips 3 Consumer Services 27 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Control Panel 6 Precautions 2 5 Cooking 7 Problem Solver 24 Cooking Guide 15 21 Safety Instructions 2 5 Defrosting 8 Timer 6 8 Defrosting Guide 13 14 Warranty Back Cover Extension Cords 23 Features 6 Glass Cooking Tmy 6 22 GE Answer Center Glossary of Microwve Terms 9 800 626 2000 ModelJE3A GE Appliances Microwave power output...

Страница 2: ...vapor escaping from around the door c Light reflection around door or outer case imming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power JeveIs other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is Operating Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a proble...

Страница 3: ...or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in this book This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tr...

Страница 4: ...ch Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking c Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than 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 thermometer is designed or recommended f...

Страница 5: ...ontainers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face c Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from h...

Страница 6: ...ermits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 4 Oven Vent 6 Mode Cover Protects the microwave energy distributing system Do not remove the cover You will damage the oven 7 15 Minute Timer Set timer to desired cooking time Setting the timer starts the oven when the door is closed be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place...

Страница 7: ... 2 and then back to the desired time Step 3 Open the door when time is up Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location most recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your f...

Страница 8: ...e defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q Why don t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food A These times are averages Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer Set your oven for the time indicated in your Defrosting Guide If your food is still not completely tha...

Страница 9: ...waving you 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 ...

Страница 10: ...n without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbing mo...

Страница 11: ...2 cup per serving Tip Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper Cover dips with plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls I piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or I 2 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice I slice l 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time fo...

Страница 12: ... to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 to 5 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 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 servings 4 to 6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue hzm salad 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min etc in bun I 3 c...

Страница 13: ... 1 to 2 2 7 to 9 2 to 4 2 to 3 Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time none 1 to 2 I none none 2 to 3 Fish Seafood Fillets Pre packaged 1 lb Freshly frozen I lb Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in water place in cooking dish Turn package over after first half of time After second hal...

Страница 14: ...efrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Turn over after first hal...

Страница 15: ...pen end up 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 tbem with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft f cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted...

Страница 16: ... melt melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal marshmallows Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish S Mores Paper napkin or No 15 to 25 Cover graham cracker with chocolate paper plate seconds and marshmallow Cereal and Rice 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time 2 For minute rice use the same amount of water needed for 5 Microwave time and conve...

Страница 17: ... Cover per egg Microwave at High 1 2 to 1 min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Quiche 9 in pie plate No 8 to 10 min Pour filling into precooked shell Scrambled Glass No 314 to I x Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and I measuring cup min per egg tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and or casserole microwave for hdf of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Let sta...

Страница 18: ... enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave safe carving dish If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Time Food Container Cover or Internal Temp Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb I Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 lb Meatloaf Round loaf Patties 4 patties per lb I to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts Up to Ibs Tender roasts ri...

Страница 19: ...hops lightly with oil Turn meat over after half of cooking time 3 4 to 1 min Arrange in single layer on paper towels Cover with a paper towel Arrange in single layer I to I X min 2 to 2X min 2fi to 3 min 15 to 19 min Place fat side down in dish Turn ham per lb over after half of cooking time 18 to 27 min Turn over after 10 minutes Brush with barbecue sauce or browning 5 to 18 min agent if desired ...

Страница 20: ...Salt vegetables after cooking Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent 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 to smaller pieces the outside of the dish 6 For more even heating stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking Vegetable Amount Time Comments AsQaragus fresh cut ...

Страница 21: ...und glass baking dish frozen I ear 2 to 4 ears Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh 10 oz package In I qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 2 Ibs unshelled 10 oz package 10 to 11 min 5 to 7 min In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into l in cubes Place in 2 q...

Страница 22: ...o prevent breakage do not place tray into 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 cooking tray 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 floor This may...

Страница 23: ... larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord Caution 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...

Страница 24: ...ed turned or stirred Some dishes reauire soeciflc instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven light and change Some TV Radio interference around the door in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your Light reflection around door or operating at power levels other mi ro...

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Страница 27: ...xpires Pur chase a C E 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 prices Telecommmication Detice for tie Deaf Pa andAccessories 80M2G2002 Individu qutified to service their o appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The E parts system pro vid...

Страница 28: ...recto for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE R SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED 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 ...

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