Convenience Features - GE jes1290 Owner's Manual

About the convenience microwave features.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
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Popcorn
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Popcorn feature:
1 Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
Press the POPCORN button once or
2
twice. The oven starts immediately.
Press once for a regular size (3.5 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
Press twice for a smaller size (3.0 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
Beverage
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Beverage feature:
Press BEVERAGE.
1
2 The serving size is automatically set
at 4 ounces, but can be changed by
pressing BEVERAGE to select 8 or 12
ounces. Pressing twice selects 8 ounces
and pressing three times selects 12
ounces. The oven starts immediately.
Reheat
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
The Reheat feature reheats 1–6 servings
of many previously cooked foods.
Press REHEAT.
1
Select food type 1–6. (See Reheat Guide
2
below).
Reheat Guide
Food Type Comments
1. Meats Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2. Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3. Pizza slices
Do not cover.
4. Plate of leftovers
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5. Sauce Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
6. Vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, PAUSE will appear. Close the
door, press START/PAUSE to resume
cooking OR press CLEAR/OFF to cancel
the popcorn feature.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for
additional cooking time.
To add time:
Immediately after oven starts, press 9
to add 20 seconds.
To subtract time:
Immediately after oven starts, press 1
to subtract 20 seconds.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care.
If beverage is not hot enough after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
heating time.
Select serving size 1–3.
3
Press START.
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NOTE: Serving size cannot be changed
during cooking.