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GE JE1468K Use & Care Manual

GE JE1468K Use & Care Manual

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Adapter Plugs
Appliance Registrati(m
Auto C:ook
Auto Simmer
Auto Start
Automatic Cooking [;uide 5, 19-20
Delayed C;(~oking
Extension ~:{~rds
Features
GE Appliances
Countertop Microwave Oven
Installation
10
Light Bulb Replacement
19,20
14, 15
Minute/Second
17, 18
12, 1:+
Problem Solver
Recipes, C(~oking Tips
7
Safety Instructions
10
Temperature (:(~(~k
Warranty
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
Timer
11
2-5
5
2-5
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  • Page 1 P{}wer Levels 8-1:3, 16 Precauti(ms Problem Solver Program {;ooking Recipes, C(~oking Tips Safety Instructions Temperature (:(~(~k Ternpemture Probe 4,6,12,113,16, :33 Warranty Back ~;over GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts. IEC-705 l’est Procedure :3:3 22-29...

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (inciude 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 chinu dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metal I ic sheen can be used.
  • Page 4 Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. —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.

  • Page 5: Program Cooking

    CLEAR/OFF. Optional Accessory Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX18K Installation Kit converts this oven to a built-in wall oven. Note: JX 18K kits should not be installed above a built-in oven with rotisserie feature.

  • Page 6: Features Of Your Oven

    Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4) 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 CLEAR/OFF pad. 1.
  • Page 7 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 aid understa~d. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

  • Page 8: Time Cook

    How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC 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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

  • Page 9: Defrosting By Time

    Defrosting by Time 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.

  • Page 10: Cooking By Time

    Cooking by Time Time Cook 1 & 11 allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time. (High) is pOWeI- ]eve] I () rccornrnended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

  • Page 11: Questions And Answers

    Popcorn Note: Use of the metal Double Duty’ ’ shelf with Popcorn program is NOT recommended. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 12: Automatic Roasting

    Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses u~ to 3 power settings which autom>ticaljy switch dur;ng roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

  • Page 13: Auto Roast Guide

    Auto Roast Guide Place meats i n a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) c Recommended codes are shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting section. Minimum Temp.

  • Page 14: Auto Defrost

    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right).

  • Page 15: Auto Defrost Guide

    Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT (). I -6.0 lbs. Chops Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Ground Meat 0. I - 6.() lbs. Beef Patties (). I -6.0 lbs. Roast 0. I -6.0 lbs. Ribs 0. I -6.0 Ibs. Steak I O.1 -6.0...

  • Page 16: Cooking By Temperature

    Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

  • Page 17: Auto Reheat

    Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various...

  • Page 18: Containers And Covers

    Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

  • Page 19: Auto Cook

    Auto Cook The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
  • Page 20 How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste adding o I after any simply Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 2090 less time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than ike it, yOLI 1...
  • Page 21 :lt least h~df fLIll for best results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry beiore placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam cun misle~ld the sensor.
  • Page 22 Automatic Cooting Control Guide Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the size of container.
  • Page 23 Auto Cook Code Food Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in such as S~LICe, tuna noodle, turkey tctrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked” ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes hamburger patty stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces 2X Ibs.) (Up to Whole chicken Ibs. ) (Up to ~ Fish fillets ( 1 lb.
  • Page 24 Automatic CooHng Mea6 and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microw~lve-s~lfe cont~liners. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 8. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code ~ Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Page 25 Meat or Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—20 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings lb. ground chuck cup dry bread crumbs teaspoon pepper teaspoon salt teaspoon chili powder tablespoons dry minced onions tablespoons ketchup cup instant rice can (15X oz.) kidney beans, undrained...

  • Page 26: Frozen Vegetables

    Automatic Cooting Vegetables Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash use Cook code 1. Auto round container close to the size vegetable. Add I/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Frozen Vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in...
  • Page 27 Vegetible Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Auto Cook Code 1 Approx. Cooking Time—12 min. Makes 4 Servings 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper, cut in l/4-in. wide strips 2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage 2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin diagonal slices 1/4 cup sliced green onions...
  • Page 28 Automatic CooHng Fruifi and Desserts Fruits Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompilniment. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea. ) drained pineapple chunks. Mix together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple.
  • Page 29 Desseti Recipes Easy Chocolate Cake Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (10-in.) Tube Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s Food cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-1/3 cups water 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water.
  • Page 30 How to Use the Double Duty’TM Shelf Use the shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware.
  • Page 31 How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at Hixh ( I ()) for 3 minutes.
  • Page 32 (15 amperes). If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

  • Page 33: How To Clean The Outside

    DOUBLE DUTY’l’” shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
  • Page 34 Light reelection around door or outer case. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center’ / 800.626.2000/ consumer information service POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
  • Page 35 Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour” new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80ME4ARES (80M32-2737) Service Contracts...
  • Page 36 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588PO07 ~49”-821 O...

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