GE JE2810A Use And Care & Cooking Manual

Countertop turntable microwave oven cooking guide
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Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance
Registration
Care and Cleaning
Clock
Control Panel
Cooking
Complete
Reminder
Cooking Guide
Defrosting
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Extension Cords
Features
Grounding
Instructions
Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11
Light; Bulb Replacement
Microwaving Tips
Minute/Second
Timer
Model and Serial Numbers
Model JE2810A
Power Levels
25
4,23
Precautions
Problem Solver
Program
Cooking
6
Repair Service
Safety Instructions
6
Temperature Cook
5
10-23
Temperature Probe
Time Cook
7
12, 13
Time Defrost
24
Warranty
5
25
24
26
3
24
2
6-9,24
2-4
27
6
27
2-4
9
9
8
7
Back Cover

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  • Page 1 Time Defrost Defrosting Guide Back Cover Delayed Cooking Warranty Extension Cords Features Grounding Instructions Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11 Holding Time Light; Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips GEAWWW CetieP Minute/Second Timer 8W.W.2~ Model and Serial Numbers Model JE2810A — GEAppBmcm...
  • Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers

    Consumer Affairs this oven with the door open since if you are not the original purchaser, open-door operation can result in GE Appliances please write to us, stating model harmM exposure to microwave Appliance Park and serial numbers. This appliance energy.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Mcrowaviw Tips — Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable not o~ra~ appHmC~ When using electrical appliances, for microwaving. Most glass this if it has a damaged power cord casseroles, cooking dishes, basic stiety precautions shodd be measuring cups, custard cups, or plug, if it is nat working foflowed, including the following:...
  • Page 4 WORT~T SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS (continu~) — FOOdS liquids Men cooking pork, follow cooked in (such –Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven utiess in a s~id as pasta) may tend to boil over the directions exactly and always microwave popcorn accesso~ or mom rapidy than foods containing cook the meat to an internal tiess you use popcorn labeled fir...
  • Page 5: Features

    Features of Your Oven CootiW Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and 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 CLEAR/OFF pad. &...
  • Page 6: Clock

    Your Touch Control Wnel The control panel allows you 8. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. to set the oven controls It can function as a kitchen timer, electronically with the touch as a holding period timer after of a finger.
  • Page 7: Defrosting

    Defrosting by ~me Questions and Answers The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of When I press START, I hear a frozen food and is one of the great dull thumping noise. What is it? advantages of a microwave oven. A.
  • Page 8: Time Cook

    Questions and Answers The Time Cooking feature allows Because automatic power level 10 you to preset the cooking time. is recommended for this cup of set my oven for the time coffee, there is no need to change The oven shuts off automatically. called for in the recipe, but at the the power level.
  • Page 9: Temperature Probe

    CooMng by Tempemtum Internal temperature is the best Cooking Tips test of doneness for many foods. Use a lower power level; it will Temp Cook/Hold takes the heat more evenly even though guesswork out of cooking because requiring more time. the oven automatically signals with Be sure frozen food has been four beeps when the food reaches...
  • Page 10: Heating Or Reheating Guide

    Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods from Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. throughout.
  • Page 11 bount Power hvel Item soups Water based (6 oz./serving) 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 7 min. 3 to 4 servings High (10) 7 to 11 min. 1 can (10 oz.) High (10) 6 to 7 min. Milk based (6 oz./serving) 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 8 min.
  • Page 12 Defrostiq Guide possible. Shield any warm area with small pieces of foil. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. cooking dish for defrosting.
  • Page 13: Power Level

    First Half Second Half Commenk ~me, Min. ~me, Min. Food fish & Seafood Defrost (3)] [Power Level: Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in Fillets cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first halfoftime. After second Prepackaged (1 lb.) 6t09 halfoftime, hold under cold water to separate.
  • Page 14 Mea@ Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal 3. Allow 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving. roasts. Cut slit near closure to vent. 2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
  • Page 15 Wwer bvel & Time Cover (or Internal Temp.) Commen@ Food Contiiner Cooking bag 20 to 23 min. Turn roast over after half of cooking time. Pork roast 2-qt. oblong Low (3) per lb. Microwave to an internal temperature of dish 170°F.
  • Page 16 Poultry Let turkey breast and other small poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. Wwer hvel & ~me Commenfi Food Contier Cover Chicken Pieces Plate or Wax paper High (10) 2% to 3 min. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of (per piece) oblong dish...
  • Page 17 ~s and Cheese 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. if overcooked. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell.
  • Page 18 Cereal, Wsti and Wce 4. Cover pas~ and rice while microwaving. When using plastic Always use microwave-safe cookware. wrap, turn back one corner to vent. 2. For pasta, use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon 5.
  • Page 19 Vegetables (continued) Commenh Vegetible bount Power bvel Carrots (fresh, sliced) 1 lb. High (10) 11 to 13 min. In l’h-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen) 1O-OZ. package High (10) 7 to 9 min. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cauliflower (fresh, whole) 1 medium head...
  • Page 20 Cakes and Desserh Always use microwave-safe cookware. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate cake for an hour to firm exterior surface. 2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line . Fruit dessefis will be fresh looking and tisting. them with wax paper.
  • Page 21 Adapting Your Favorite Recipes How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving Before converting a conventional recipe for Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more foods that microwave well? Look for cooking thickening to sauces and gravies.
  • Page 22 Microwave Atipting When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up to stirt with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or should look and taste will help when adapting recipes membrane.
  • Page 23 Wcrowave Cookware Guide ~p of Cookware Microwave Uses Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Avoid using. Foil baking trays You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4 in. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
  • Page 24: Holding Time

    How to Use the Minute/S~ond ~mer The Minute/Second Timer has Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for three timing functions: twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and It operates as a minute timer. “25 :00” appears on display. It can be set to delay cooking.
  • Page 25: Adapter Plugs

    GRO~ING ~STRUCTIONS Use of Adapter PIWS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short Us~e situations where Us~e situations where circuit, grounding reduces the risk appliance’s power cord will appliance’s power cord will of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Oukide Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth Case. Clean the outside of your to remove all soil. DO NW USE oven with soap and a damp cloth, ABRASIVES, SUCH AS rinse with a damp cloth and then CLEANING POWDERS OR...
  • Page 27: If You Need Service

    Cook/Hold. All These Things Are Normal If you need more help.. call, toll free: with your Microwave Oven: GE Answer Center” / 8W.626.2~ / consumer information service Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. If You Need Service NEXT, if you are still not pleased,...
  • Page 28 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If futiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JE281OA Part No. 164D2092P137 Printed in ~rea Pub.

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