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Useand Care &~oking Guide SpacemakeP Microwave Oven Safe~ instructions ....................2-5 Precautions .................................................2- 5 Operating Instructions, Tips A~~ 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS Read N1 instmctions before using tMs apptiance. L ! Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (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 potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
● Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. . Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
MICROWAVING TIPS ● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. 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.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Q QQ I I II 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven ~o operate. 2. Door Latches. 3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. 4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL 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. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions.
# 1 ( AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS - GUIDE BEHIND DOOR ‘<+ ‘EHEAT m VENT FAN LIGHT 1[ OFF ON 9.
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND T~ER The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to functions: program a “holding time” between microwave c It operates as a minute timer.
Questions and Answers Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions? A. The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function. Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A.
COO~NG BY T~E (continued) Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time Step 5: Set your second cook time. cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking How to Change Power Level operations.
How to Use Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct to a 12-hour delay. time of day.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, Use the Auto Defrost guide on the The oven calculates defrosting the oven automatically sets the next page. Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound (see during defrosting to give even levels for you.
AUTO DEFROST GU~E 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Chops I 0.
DEFROSTING BY T~E Time Defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, 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). Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food? A.
COO~NG BY TEMPEWTUm (continued) How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. n Step 2: Touch TEMP TEMP COOK COOWHOLD pad. n START ~ugp$gE) Step 3: Touch 1,6 and 0 for 160°F.
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.
AUTOmTIC ROASTmG Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp should be roasted until specified internal temperatures Coo~old, which uses a single power level, Auto are reached.
Auto Roast Guide ● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe ● Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of section. cooking bag.) Minimum End Approx. Time Hold* Doneness Food Code Temp.
GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to stirt 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 conventionally.
MICROWAVE COOKWARE GU~E & MICROWAVE ADAPTING ~pe of Cookware Microwave Uses Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Avoid using. Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermo.
HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
Item Amount Power Level Time Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces High (10) 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 pieces High (10) 3 to 4 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 3 min. (4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 5 min.
DEFROSTING GUmE 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats tire completely defrosted before cooking, unwrapping, If food is foil wrapped, remove foil tind place food 4. When defrosted, food” should be COOI but softened in all areas.
Food First Half Second Half Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) 2 (0 3 2 to 3 Plastic pouch—l to 2 1 to 3 3 to 4 ( 1()-()z. pack~ge) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon ( I lb. ) 2 to 3 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb.
COOmG GU~E Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.
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 carefully. in paper bowl to melt. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Caramel apples I pint (2-cup) measure Chocolate bark 1 Y-qt.
COO~NG GU~E (continued) Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. overcooked. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell.
M Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while wine or herbs.
COOmG GU~E (continued) Meats (continued) Power Level & Time Food Container Cover (or Internal Tern~.) Comments Beef (continued) Simmered beef Casserole Lid or Medium (5) 120 to (corned beef or pla.
Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
COO~G GU~E (continued) Vegetables (continued) Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Commenk Asparagus (continued) (fresh spears) I lb. Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min. High (10) 6 to 8 min. In I fi-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door a On your oven. The inside and few minutes after cooking helps air outside oven walls can be scratched. out the inside. An occasional The control panel can be damaged.
THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.
Cooktop Light To replace cooktop light, first disconnect power ‘esurebu’bstobe replaced are cool before removing. at main fuse or Break the adhesive circuit breaker panel or pull seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED “PRObE’7 APPEARS ON DISPLAY FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM, EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED POSSIBLE CAUSE ● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
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II YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is.
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