GE JEM21L Use and Care Manual

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance

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Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels 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 problem with your oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do

(b)

Not Attempt

operate this oven

with

the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do Not

Place

any

object

between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Not Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The

Oven Should

Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

A WARNING-Toreducetheriskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

. Read and

foUow

the

specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”on previous page.

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This

appliance must be grounded,

Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this

Use

this appliance

only for its intended use as

book.

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

tights,

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

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Do not mount the microwave oven over or near

any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

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Do not store anything directly on top

of the

microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

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Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

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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 your book.

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This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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As with any

apptiance,

close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

not

mount this appliance over a sink.

lnstall or locate this appliance only

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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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 appliance in normal usage.

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Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

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This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

●

not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this microwave oven.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

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~ORTANT

SAFETY

(continued)

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook

potitoes.

They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do

not

use

the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel,

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Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

Sometimes, the oven tray can become too hot

to touch.

after cooking.

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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

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Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Be careful touching the tray during and

oven.

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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed

jars~will

explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

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Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their

fids;

especially meat and egg

mixtures.

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Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

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Use metal only as directed in this book, TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 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.

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Plastic

cookwar*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 as are glass or ceramic materials and may

sofien

or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food

and

cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not

subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

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When

cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

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Do not

boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

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Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes,

sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Not

all

plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

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Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during

or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

~~Boilable’J

plastic bags should be slit,

cooking pouches and

piercd

tightly

or vented as

closed

directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.

men

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully from

hands and

face.

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Hot foods and steam can cause

and

direct steam away

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burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, pouches and boxes. To prevent

cooking

possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be

mounted under a cabinet.

JX-29K Installation Kit converts this oven to a

built-in wall oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAVING TIPS

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Make

oven is suitable for microwaving.

sure all cookware used in your microwave

Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

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testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

●

Some

microwaved foods require stirring,

rotating or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

Check the Cooking Guide.

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.

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

4. Touch Control Panel and

Display. See

Control Panel section for instructions.

5. Door Open Button. Press to

open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to

operate.

Your Touch

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

Glass Cooking Tray.

6. be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Tray must

are

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

DISPLAY.

down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), or change power level after entering cooking time.

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

MIN/SEC 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 cooking.

EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through

5. 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

Displays time of day, time counting

PA~L

START. After all selections

pad to start the oven.

TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). If desired, you may change power level after entering defrosting time.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or

8. check time of day while microwaving.

To 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 “1:3077 will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cooking/defrosting time, power level and time of

day.

10.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

are

made, touch this

—

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the ready for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset the Clock after touching the

CLEAWOFF pad.

CLEAWOFF

pad, set the Clock and oven is

“18

POWER” and

lights

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Time Cook with choice of power levels from

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with

the Minute/Second Timer, and set the Clock. Create your own programs to suit your individual

cooking style. For example: use the delay the start of Time Cook I & II or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II. Set Time Cook I &11 for a two-stage program using different times and power levels.

MitiSec Timer to

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HOW TO USE THE

M~TE/SECO~

T~ER

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I & II pad and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

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 oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

(

TIME

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time. (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

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

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

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touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

l&llpad

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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DEFROST~G

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

● Power level 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 defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level. Then touch START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps at right.

Step 1: Place package of frozen

strawbemies

in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step

4: Touch START. When

START

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

the cycle is completed, the oven

signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

half of defrosting

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

● 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.

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

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Questions and Answers

DEFROST~G

(continued)

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Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

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Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

CUP 2/3

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.

Fill a

full

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

l&llpad

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes,

❑

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” below.)

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the desired number. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0

MINUTE

START

and O for one minute.

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to

check food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new

power level. Then touch START.

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Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two 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:

container and close the door.

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step

Ste~ 5: Set

Step 6: Change the power level.

Place

food in oven in microwave-safe

TIME COOK

I &II

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

I & II.

your

second cook time.

The Express Cook Feature

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level. Then touch START.

Step

7: Touch START.

Step 8: “COOK TIME I,” the selected power level

and the first programmed cook time, counting down,

show on the display. Step 9: At the end of the first programmed cook

the next selected power level, “COOK TIME II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step

11:

Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook t check food, simply close the door and press START resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

timt

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step

2: Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.

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GLOSSARY OF

MICROWAW

TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste

will

help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to

one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

In both regular baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering

allows

excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting.

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer so excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides

are

exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.

Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

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Over.

In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, 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, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and

chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

to about one inch from top, bottom shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly.

In both regular baking and microwave

longer to

Since microwaves penetrate foods

and

sides, round

also

happen

of food affects how it cooks. Very

Piece Size.

Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting

Temperature.

Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

(on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

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of Cookware Microwave Uses

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

Avoid using.

You can use foil trays that

are

no higher than 3/4 inch. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use for shielding. Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even 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

metaI

trim.

Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners Plastic trays and plates used for frozen

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners Straw, wicker and wood

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations before

using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in cookware, check its

size to make sure it will fit in the oven.

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches the size or amount

of food being prepared.

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~ATING

REmATING

GU~E

1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to

heat,

Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

Item Amount

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

I I

Power Level

Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings Saucy: meatballs,

cocktail franks, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.

riblets,

1/2

cup

1 cup

1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 4 min.

3 to 4 servings

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10) 3 to 5 min.

2 to 3 min. 3 to 5 min.

I to 3 min.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

nut or fruit bread 2 pieces

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices

1 piece

4 pieces 9 inch cake or

rolls or

doughnuts

2 4 6

slice

2 slices 9 inch pie

(3)

Low Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) High (10) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

l/4 to 1/2 min. I to 1 X min.

I fi

to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4

1/2

to 1 min.

to 2 min.

min.

I X

min.

min. 1/2 to 3/4 rein,

1/2 I

1/2 to 1 to

2 to 3 min. 3 to 5 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based (6 oz. per cup)

(9 oz. per cup) Coffee, tea, cider

(6 oz. per cup) (9 oz. per cup)

Gravies and Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

Gravies: giblet

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

creamy

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, french toast or waffles:

Plain, no topping 2 Syrup and butter

Tip:

Do not cover.

1 to 2 cups High (10) 3 to 5 min.

3 to 4 cups

1 to 2 cups High (10) 2 to 4 min.

3 to 4 cups High (10) 5 to 7 min.

1/2 cup

cup

1/2

cup

112 cup

cup

can (16 oz.)

3 pieces

2 or 3 pieces

High (10) 7 to 9 min.

High

(10) (10)

High High (10)

Higb

(10)

High

(10) 2 to 3 min. (10) 3 to 4 min.

High High (10) 4 to 6 min.

High (10) High (10)

to 1 X min.

2 to 2fi min. 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 min.

to I M min.

to I H min.

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Item

Amount

Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf

(4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2/3 to 3/4 cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and 3 to 4 servings cheese, etc. (3/4 to

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2/3 to 3/4 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

suey,

spaghetti,

cup per serving)

to 2 pieces

3 to 4 pieces

1 to 2

servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2

3 to 4 High (10) 1 X to 2X min.

1 to 2 servings

can (16 oz.)

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

High (10) High (10) 4 to 6 min.

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

High (10) 4 to 7 min. High (10) High (10) 5 to 7 min.

Meal-High (7) 1 k to 2M min. Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

High (10) 3 to 5 min. High (10) 5 to 8 min.

to 3 min.

to 2 min.

3 to 5 min.

to 1 X min.

1 to 2X min.

8 to 1 I min.

to 2 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

plate

High (10) 3 to 4 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

etc. in bun (

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

1/3

cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10 oz.)

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (10 oz.)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc. 3 to 4 servings

Mashed

(1/2 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

( 1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I can (I6 oz.)

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 min.

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10) 4 to 6 min.

High (10) 2 to 4 min.

(10) 5 to 7 min.

High High (10)

(10) 5 to 9 min.

High High (10)

2 to 3 min. 4 to 5 min.

1 to 2 min.

1 X

to 5 min. 7 to 10 min. 7 to 8 min.

I M

to 3 min. 5 to 9 min. 5 to 10 min.

1 X to 3 min.

I k

to 3 min.

5 to 10 min.

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DEFROST~G

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as

beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (I).

2. After first food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible.

for defrosting. Most food defrosts well

half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

Shield

any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

using

GU~E

4. When defrosted, food should be If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

cool

but softened in all areas.

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls

(8 to 16

OZ.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layers (17 oz.)

Cake,

plain, I

layer

Cheesecake,

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.) Coffee cakes

(11 to

Cream or custard pie

(14 to 23 OZ.)

Crunch cakes and cupcakes Doughnuts (1 or 4) Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 8 large)

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 inch) Pound cake Sweet rolls

14%

oz.)

(8%

plain

(1OH

to 12 oz.)

oz.)

to 3 none

2 to 4

2 to 4 none 5 to 7 none

2 to 3

4 to 6 4 to 6 Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes

1/2

314

each

to 2

to 3

8 to 15 none

to 5 none

2 to 3 2 to 3

none

2 to 3

none none

2 to 3

Remove

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

before serving.

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.

metal

twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets (1 lb.)

Steaks (6 to 16 oz.) Steaks ( 1 to 2

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package) Oysters (10-oz. can) Scallops (l-lb. package)

Shellfish, large

Crab legs, (8 to

OZ.)

Lobster tails, I to 2 (6 to 9 OZ.)

Shellfish,

(1 lb.)

Whole

Fruit

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)

Plastic pouch-1 to 2

(10-oz. package)

small

fish (8 to 10 oz.)

[Power Level:

to 2

Ibs.)

pieces

Defrost (3)]

to 5

2 to 3 2 to 3

4 to 5

4 to 6 4 to 6 4 to 6 4 to 6

2 to 4 2 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4

3 to 4 3 to 4

2 to 3 2 to 3

1 to 3

5 to 7 3 to 5

to 4

3 to 4

Place unwrapped fish on trivet in dish. Turn over after first half of time, shield ends with under

cold

water to separate.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after

first half of time. Place

block

in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.

Place

block

of time.

Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with light-underside-up. Turn over after first Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half of time.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After second

complete defrosting.

Place package in oven. Remove time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half

half of time, rinse cavity with

foil.

After second half of time, hold

half of time. half of time.

cold

water to

foil

or metal. After minimum

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Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Meat

[Power Level:

Bacon (12 to 16 oz.)

Franks (1 lb.) 2

Ground: beef and pork

(1 lb.) 3 to 5

(2 Ibs.) 6 to 8

Roast: beef, lamb, veal

(Up to 3 Ibs.)

Roast,

pork

(Up

3 Ibs.)

Sausage,

(1-lb. tray) (1-lb. roll)

Sausage, links

(1/2 to 1 lb.)

Sausage,

(12-oz.

Steaks, chops and

cutle~

Spareribs, pork

bulk

patties

package)

to 3 lb.)

Defrost (3)]

2 to 3

4 to 5 per lb.

per lb.

2 to 3 3 to 5

to 5 per lb.

per lb.

to 3 per lb.

2 to 3

3 to 5 6 to 8

4 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 3 to 5

2 to 3

3 to 4 per lb.

to 4 per lb.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if

Turn meat over after first half of time. Turn meat over after first after second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 1 to 2 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for

30 minutes to

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after

first

haIf of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for

30 minutes to

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 meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with knife. Let stand to

hour.

necesstiy, to complete defrosting.

half of time. Scrape off softened meat

compIete

thawing.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut Up

Chicken, whole

(2X

Cornish

Duckling

firkey

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

( 1 X to 2

to 3fi Ibs.)

hen

breast

to 5 Ibs.)

lbs.)

8 to

5 to 6 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

6 to 8

I 1 to 13

4 to 5 per lb.

to 6 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken on trivet in cooking dish. After first half of time, turn chicken over. Shield bone ends, wings, tail and warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Rinse cavity to loosen giblets.

Place hen breast-side-down on trivet in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. Run cavity to loosen giblets.

Place unwrapped time. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete defrosting in refrigerator.

duckIing

in oven. Turn over after first half of

sbield

warm areas

Page 20

Breads

Crust on breads will be soft and

If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown

Food

Coffee cakes

Corn bread

Muffins (1

Muffin) (2 to 4 Muffins) (3 to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads, Glass loaf from a mix

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 inch round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

tbe

outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with

Container

8 inch round or square dish

to 9 inch

tube dish*

Paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 to 1 min. (Do not use foil liners.)

dish

Cover

Power Level & Time

Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.

Meal-High (7) 8 to 9 min.

Meal-High (7)

brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,

french

fried onion rings.

1 to 3 min.

3 to

4fi

min.

to 22 min.

Comments

Place batter in greased dish.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, French-fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave-safe muffin container or homemade muffin cups, made by cutting down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins may be done before others. Remove muffins as they are done, and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line 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 center comes out clean. 6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside

down cake

Container Cover

Microwave-

safe dish or casserole

8 inch round baking dish

8 inch or 9 inch round dish

12 cup fluted

tube cake pan Paper-lined

cupcaker

8 inch round dish

Lid or plastic wrap

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.

cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

microwaving.

2 to 4 min.

per piece

5 to 10 min.

6 to 10 min.

I 1 to

min.

to 4fi min.

10 to

min.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter. Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting.

Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cool before inverting.

When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

water for each piece

—

Page 21

Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.

carefully.

Food

Caramel apples

Chocolate bark

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. casserole

S’Mores

Container Cover

pint (2-cup

measure)

fi-qt. casserole

or bowl

bowl

Paper napkin

or paper plate

Yes

No Meal-High (7)

Power Level & Time

High (10) 3 to 7 min.

High (10) 3 to 6 min.

High (10)No

1 min. to melt butter, 4 min. to melt

marshmallows

15 to 25

seconds

Comments

Unwrap half of a caramels into measuring cup. Add tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

in container. Microwave to melt. Add

cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet.

Chill

In large glass bowl, melt l/4 cup butter. Add with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow.

Cereal, Rice and Pasta

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt and (optional, to prevent sticking). immediately after microwaving.

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed 6. Microwave time and

for regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

teaspoon oil 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

regulm boiling time are about the same.

14-oz.

package of

until firm.

10-oz.

package marshmallows, cover

Food

Oatmeal, I-qt. casserole No

old fashioned

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for 1/2 to

Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole (I K cups) plastic wrap

Rice, regular 2-qt. casserole long grain (1 cup) plastic wrap

Spaghetti

(1X

cups)

oz.) 2-qt. casserole Plastic wrap

Container

or bowl

oblong

dish

Cover

Lid or

Lid or High (10)

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

minute.

High (10)

3 to 5 min. per serving

2 to 6 min.

17 to 21 min.

16 to 20 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

Add

1 X

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 6 to 7 8 minutes.

CUDS water. Stir after

(continued next page)

Page 22

COO~G

Eggs may be

Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the in the

prepared many ways in

shell.

They

will

shell.

explode.

the

microwave oven.

Do not reheat hard cooked eggs

(continued)

GU~E

Cook eggs just

overcooked.

until set.

They are delicate and can toughen if

Food

Container Cover Power Level & Time

Cheese

Fondue

Microwavesafe

Eggs

Basic eggs

Omelet 9 inch pie

Poached eggs

(4 maximum)

Quiche

Scrambled

Buttered Plastic wrap Medium (5) custard

plate

Custard

9 inch No

quiche dish Glass

measuring cup or casserole

2-qt.

dish plastic wrap

CUP

Cover or

Plastic wrap

High (10) Medium (5)

High

(10)

Medium (5) High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Comments

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

3 to 5 min.

to 9 min. Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking

3/4 to 1 min.

per egg

Melt butter

30 to 35 sec.

to 10 min.

to 2 min.

1/2

3/4

per egg

17 to 22 min.

3/4 to 1 min. per egg

min.

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 tablespoons water and 1/4

teaspoon vinegar in each custard cup. Break one egg into each custard cup. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Cook according to guide.

Pour filling into precooked 9 inch

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

shell.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use

Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming. cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.

Food

Clams,

Fillets or

steaks (1 lb.)

Shrim~l

(peeled)

Shrim~l

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

lb.

Container

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

Oblong dish

Pie plate or shallow dish

2-qt.

casserole

Oblong dish

Cover

Wax paper or

plastic wrap Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

High (10)

High (10) 5 to 7 min.

High (10) 6 to 8 min.

High (10) 5 to 9 min.

High (10) 5 to 7 min.

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

Comments

4 to 7 min.

per pound

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn steaks over after half of cooking time.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.

Page 23

Gravies and Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.

Food ConMiner

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or

cornstarch (1

Melted butter Glass measure No sauces, clarified

butter (1/2 cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces Casserole

(au

jus, clam, etc.)

(1 cup)

cup)

Glass measure No

or bowl

Casserole, Yes bowl

Cover

(spaghetti) stirring after half of cooking time. Let

Meats

1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork

veal

roasts. See package instructions for proper use of

cooking bag.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in microwave- safe dish.

3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs.

Power Level & Time Comments

High

(10)

High (10) 1 to 3 min.

High (10) 5

High (10)

4 to 7 min.

to 10 min.

3 to 5 min.

Allow

about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

carving.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish

cooking. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per

additional cup of sauce.

Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand

until

layers separate. Pour off and use

clear, top layer. Stir ingredients together, then microwave,

stand 5 to 10 minutes to

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir to finish.

develop flavor.

well

and microwave

Food

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles or soup)

lb.)

(IX

lbs.)

Meatballs (1

lb.)

Meatloaf

(round

loa~

(loaf shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.)

to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(Up

Ibs.)

Contiiner

Casserole

Oblong or

round dish Pie plate

or loaf dish

Oblong glass dish (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate

CasseroIe or

oblong glass baking dish

Cover

Wax paper or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

Meal-High (7) or cook to

170°F.

High (10)

Low (3)

5 to 12 min. 7 to 12 min.

9 to 13 min.

25 to 30 min. 30 to 35 min.

3 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min.

4 to 6 min.

23 to 29 min. per lb.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

15 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Arrange around edge of dish.

Let stand Let stand

If desired add browning sauce or agent. Let patties stand, covered, 2 minutes.

Brush with browning sauce and add

1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of time. Recover and finish.

minutes after cooking.

(continued next page)

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Meats

Food

Beef (continued)

Simmered beef Casserole (corned beef or

brisket)

Tender roasts (rib,

high quality rump, with trivet sirloin tip)

Lamb

Roast

(leg or shoulder)

Chops and cutlets 2-qt. (1 to 2) dish (3 to 4)

COO~G

Container

Oblong dish

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag dish with trivet

oblong

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Cooking bag

Wax paper

GU~E

(continued)

Power Level & Time

Medium (5)

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

Rare Medium

Well

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

120 to 130 min.

per lb. Temp. 11 to 14 140°F.

to 17

15 to 20

Minutes per lb.

Medium

Well

6 to 9 min.

160°F. 170°F.

10X

17 to 22

Comments

Add 1 cup water per pound or meat. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand in broth at least

minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth.

Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before

carving.

Place roast fat-side-down in microwave- safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking

time. Shield end of shank bone with during first half of time. Let roast stand

10 min. before carving.

Brush chops lightly with oil Turn meat over after half of cooking time.

foil

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices

Ham, precooked: canned,

shank

Ham, slices

and steaks

Pork chops: 1 inch .

3 4

Pork roast

Pork sausage,

(raw) link

Pork sausage (raw) (1/2 lb.: 4 patties) safe cookware

butt or

to 2 inch thick)

Microwave-safe plate or oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt.

oblong

dish with trivet

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Plastic bag

Wax paper

High (10)

Medium (5)

High

(10)

High (10)

3/4 to 1 min.

1/2 to 1% min. 1 to 1 K min.

1 X

to 2 min.

14 to 19 min.

per

lb.

10 to 15 min.

7 to 13 min. 9 to 16 min.

13 to 19 min.

to 20 min.

per lb.

1/2

to 3/4 min.

per link

to 5 min.

Arrange in or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwave more than one layer of bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time. Microwave to an internal temperature of

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time.

single layer on paper towels.

170°F.

—

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Meat

(continued)

Food

Container

Cover

Veal

Chops (1 inch thick)

(4 chops)

Roast

(shoulder) dish with trivet

2-qt.

dish

2-qt.

oblong

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

Cooking bag

Poultry

Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.

Food

Chicken

Pieces Plate or

(per piece)

Whole chicken

(8 pieces) (unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Container

oblong dish Oblong dish

Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Oblong dish

Cover

Wax paper High (10)

Wax paper High (10) 10 to 13 min.

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Power Level & Time

6 to 9 min.

Medium (5) 16 to 21 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn

per lb.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Comments

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat

over after half of cooking time.

over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Power Level & Time Comments

3 to 5 min. per piece thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

per piece after half of cooking time.

to 12 min. Brush with browning agent, if desired.

per lb.

to 16 min. side-down. Turn over after half of

per lb.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely with plastic tie. Cook breast-

cooking time. Cook to temperature.

190°F.

internal

Cornish

Halves

Whole (stuffed

or unstuffed)

hrkey

~rkey

Breast

Hens

Square or oblong dish per lb.

Square or

oblong

dish

Oblong dish

Wax paper Meal-High (7) 9 to 10 min.

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

to 15 min. Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

per lb. after half of cooking time. Shield tips of

I 3 to 15 min.

per lb.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of stuffing, if desired.

wings and legs with foil.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash

bag on underside near closure to vent. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to

190°F.

internal temperature.

(continued next page)

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Vegetables

COO~G

(continued)

GU~E

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause darkening and dehydration of surface.

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to the outside of the dish.

Vegetable

Container

Cover

Power

Fresh:

Slices, pieces

Whole,

halves or

large or starchy vegetables (winter squash,

cauliflower, etc. ) Watery (tomatoes,

summer squash) Potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each)

2 3

4 Corn on the cob

2 3

Casserole

Casserole or square dish

Casserole

No No High (10)

No Husk or High (10)

Yes

plastic wrap

High (10) 1 lb.:

High (10) 6 to 16 min.

High

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

5. Larger vegetable pieces pieces.

6. For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during cooking.

Level

& Time Comments

10 to 17 min.

Ibs.:16 to 21 min.

min.

8 to

Ibs.:

13 to 17 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.

to 16 min.

to 18 min.

(10) 1

lb.:

will

take longer to cook than smaller

Add

114

1/2

cup water.

Add

1/2

cup water to cauliflower. Winter squash needs no water. Turn vegetables over after half of time.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional

water is needed. Prick skin before cooking. Position

potatoes in star pattern on oven floor. After cooking, wrap in to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

For convenience and freshest flavor, microwave corn in husk. Position corn in star pattern on oven floor.

foiI

and allow

Frozen:

Package

Pouch (10

Corn on the cob (4 ears)

Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing

(10

oz.)

OZ.)

Casserole

Plate

Casserole

Yes

Plastic wrap

Yes

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

High (10) 3 to 7 min.

8 to 11 min.

7 to 9 min.

8 min.

tablespoon water. Stir after

Add half of time.

Pierce pouch before cooking. Stir before serving.

package instructions. Place

on oven floor in star pattern. Blanch 1 pound or 1 quart vegetables

at a time. Place in with 1/4 to drained blanched vegetables immediately by container of ice water.

or 2 qt. casserole

1/2

cup water. Cool

phrnging

—

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Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door a

few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover at the top of the oven. You

will damage the oven. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters

can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Clean

the Inside

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent 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 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 bum onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

After using Bon thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

Page 28

OWN

LAMP REPLACEMENT

First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the left side of the outer case.

GRO~~G

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

WARNING–Improper

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drugstores and hardware

stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

~STRUCTIONS

proper ground

exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Page 29

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

UL listed

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the 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 receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected

frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord

places undue strain on the adapter

and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

three-

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and

may

be used if care is exercised in their use.

a long cord or extension cord is used—

The marked electrical extension cord should be at-least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

rating

of the cord set or

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot

outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it

not

drape

over the counter top or it can b-e pulled on by unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

childr~n

tabletop

or tripped over

where

will

Page 30

PROBLEM

OVEN

WEL

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIG~D, ~T

OVEN

WLL

NOT START

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A fuse in your home may be blown or

or reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back

Make sure 3-prong

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered to cancel

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching

●

CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally.

it,

plug on

oven is

afready

START pad.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

the

circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

in,

filly

inserted into wall receptacle.

in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched

Reset

cooking program and touch

TME

COOK I & II pad.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

you

need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

● Dimming oven light and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

might be noticed while using yo~r

microwave oven. It’s

than high. similar to the interference

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Page 31

Wdll

With the purchase

Be There

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

information or assistance from GE, we’ll

tiere.

ifyou

ever need

All you have to do is call—toll-free!

lmHome

80MEXARES(80W2-2737)

AGE

uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

Repair Service

consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched-

company-

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our

factory-

GEAnswer Cente~

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@

service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

krCustomen Wtih

80~6262000

Upon request, GE Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

will

provide

SpecialNeeds...

Center@

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

call

800-TDD-GEAC

tion

or service.

(800-833-4322) to request informa-

Service Contracts

80M2&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andAccessories

80M262002

Individuti qutified

can have

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

are accepted.

needed parts or accessories sent directly to

to service

their ow

appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this boo~et

cover procedures intended to be

Other servicing

service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

generdy shodd be referred to

perfomed

by any user.

qdfied

Page 32

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

here. Proof of original

is needed to

obta[n

under warranty.

check

purchase

service

date

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

repair or replace

microwave oven that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year from date of will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must

take the microwave oven to a

General Electric Factory Center or a General Electric Customer Care” up following

service is also available, but you

must pay for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

patis

and sewice labor to

anypati

otiginal purchase, we

magnetron

sewicer

sewice. In-home

the

tu~

if the

Sewice

and pick it

This warranty is

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary

the 48 mainland states, Alaska,

Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided

by our

Facto~

by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE CARES

(800-432-2737).

extended to

home use in

D.C.

Sewice Centers or

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

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

Some

states

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer

Part No. 164 Pub. No. 49-8342

12-92

D2588P141

not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resefling

Warrantor: General Electric Company

of circuit breakers.

affairs office

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL

rights

which vary from state to

or your state’s Attorney General.

NOT

DMGES.

state

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