GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P088 Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave oven use and care guide

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Precautions .................................................2-
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 17
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Automatic Fan Feature..................................6
Auto
Start/Reminder
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...................................................8
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking
Guide
Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Defrosting Guide ...................................2O, 21
Delayed Cooking ............................................9
Exhaust Fan......................................................6
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................16
Heating or Reheating Guide...............l8, 19
Hold Time .........................................................9
Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 7
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Minute/Second
Timer
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........12
Power Levels ...................................10, 11, 13
Time Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
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Care and Cleaning ....................29-3l
Exhaust Fan ...................................................3O
Grease Filter ..................................................3O
Light Bulb Replacement .............................3 1

Problem Solver...............................32

More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Installation .....,....................................31
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Extension Cords ...........................................3 1
Grounding instructions ...............................3 1

Consumer Services ...................35

Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Microwave power ouput
of this oven k 750 watts.
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  • Page 1: Problem Solver

    Problem Solver...32 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Installation ...,...31 Adapter Plugs ..........31 Extension Cords ...3 1...
  • Page 2: Consumer Services

    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.
  • Page 3: Precautions To Avoid

    Connect only —Remove wire twist-ties bags before placing bags in oven. —Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. —Do not use recycled paper products. paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
  • Page 4 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. glass jars, even Avoid heating baby food in without their lids;...
  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40WH Filler Panel Kit. ~X81A charcoal Filter Kit for installation. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
  • Page 6: Automatic Fan Feature

    Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.
  • Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder

    7. Cooktop Light. 8. Oven Floor. 9. Auto Defrost Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance...
  • Page 8: Clock

    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.
  • Page 9: Delayed Cooking

    The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. c 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 1.
  • Page 10: Questions And Answers

    HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECO~ TMER 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.
  • Page 11: Express Cook Feature

    Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 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: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.
  • Page 12: Auto Start/Reminder

    Step 1: Touch AUTO START~EMINDER pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later).
  • Page 13: Time Defrost

    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.
  • Page 14: Auto Defrost

    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
  • Page 15 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 Chops ] 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separate, Frankfurters, Sausage I 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
  • Page 16: Glossary Of Microwave Terms

    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.
  • Page 17: Cookware Tips

    MICROWAVE COOKWARE GU~E & MICROWAVE ADAPT~G of Cookware Foil-1ined 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...
  • Page 18 HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E 1. Directions below tire for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-sate cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sfindwiches, griddle foods and baked items, 3.
  • Page 19 Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey. spaghetti. creomed chicken, chili. stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving) Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz.
  • Page 20 DEFROSTING GU~E 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Comments 1 to 2 Remove metal twist tie.
  • Page 21 First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Fruit (3)] [Power Level: Defrost Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) Plastic pouch—l to 2 1 to 3 ( 1()-oz. package) Meat (3)] [Power Level: Defrost Bacon ( 1 lb.) 2 to 3 per lb. Franks ( 1 lb.) 2 to 3 Ground: beef &...
  • Page 22 Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will no[ brown. desired, sprinkle top of butter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping fur brown color. To increase brown Food Container Coffee cakes 8 in. round or No squire dish Corn bread 8 to 9 in.
  • Page 23 Candies For easy clean-up, melt 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt. Food Container I pint (2-cup) Caramel apples measure fi-qt. casserole Chocolate bark or bowl Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong dish S’Mores Paper napkin...
  • Page 24: Fish And Seafood

    Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.
  • Page 25 Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Food Container Gravies and Casserole sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch ( I cup) Melted butter Glass measure sauces, clarified butter ( 1/2 cup)
  • Page 26 Meats (continued) Food Container Beef (continued) Simmered beef Cdsserole (corned beef or brisket) Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish high quality rump, sirloin tip) Lamb Roast, leg or 2-qt. oblong shoulder dish and trivet 2-qt. oblong Chops ( 1 in. thick) 4 chops dish Pork Bacon Microwave-...
  • Page 27: Power Level

    Poultry bre:~st find uther puultry stfind fnr 5 tn I () minutes after microwaving turkey Container Food Chicken Pieces Plate or (per piece) obhmg dish Whole chicken Oblong dish (8 pieces) Oblnng dish (unstuffed) (stLltfeLf) Obkmg dish Cornish Hens Halves Square or ubl(mg dish Whole (stuffed...
  • Page 28 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. High Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel 3 to 5 min. on floor of microwave oven, I inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes. High 6 to 8 min.
  • Page 29: How To Clean The Inside

    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.
  • Page 30: To Remove Grease Filter

    Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.
  • Page 31: Adapter Plugs

    40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 1 I N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
  • Page 32: Problem Solver

    Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service —.— —.. .——- QUESTIONS? fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
  • Page 33 NOTES...
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  • Page 35 Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from be there. GE, we’ll All you In-Home Repair Service 80ME4ARES (80M32-2737) protkssiorl~tl” A (1E consumer selwice will provide exper( repiiir service, scheduled :~t <t time th;it’s convenient...
  • Page 36: Installation

    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 D2588P088 Pub.

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