GE JE48A Use & Care & Cooking Manual

Sub-compact microwave oven

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, ~ps

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 14

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel ...............................................7, 8

Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cooking Tray .............................................7, 16

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . 10, 11

Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heating or Reheating Guide ......................l3

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute/Second Timer ..................................9

Power Levels..........................6, 9-11, 13-15

Program Cooking ............................................8

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Problem SOIVer...............................l8

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Page 1 Sub-Compact Microwave Oven Problem SOIVer.......l8 More questions ?...call Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 to Excessive Microwave Energy .....2 Operating Instructions, ~ps Control Panel ..........16 Aluminum Foil ..........4, 14...
Page 2 Steam or vapor escaping from send in your Consumer Product Consumer Affairs around the door. Ownership Registration Card. GE Appliances If you move, or if you are not Light reflection around door or Appliance Park outer case. the original purchaser. please Louisville.
Page 3: To Excessive Microwave Energy
Do not mount the microwave oven over or near precautions should be followed, including the any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. following: Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. burns, electric shock, f~e, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Page 4 (continued) —Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven Sometimes, the oven tray ean become too hot unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory to touch. Be careful touching the tray during and or udess you use popcorn labeled for use in after cooking.
Page 5 To prevent Optional bums from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. removing the container from the microwave oven. under a cabinet. plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Page 6: Power Level
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escaue.
Page 7 5. Door Open Bar. Press to open door. Door 1. Door Latches. must be-securely latched for oven to operate. 2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of 6. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven. when using the oven.
Page 8: Program Cooking
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PAmL 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. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day and time counting down during cooking functions (or power level when POWER LEVEL pad is touched).
Page 9: Cooking Guide
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 It operates as a minute timer. second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding It can be set to delay cooking.
Page 10: Defrosting Tips
Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven frozen food and is one of the great advantages of and close door. Be sure package contains no metal. a microwave oven.
Page 11: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time A.
Page 12 GLOSSARY OF ~CROWAW TE~S When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, the food should look and taste will help when you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Page 13 NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 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. microwave-safe cookware.
Page 14: Fish And Seafood
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food 4. When defrosted. food should be cool but softened in all areas. in cooking dish for defrosting.
Page 15 Vegetables Amount Asparagus 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10 to 12 min., In 1 X-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Meal-High (7) Rotate dish after half of time. (frozen spears) 1O-OZ. package 7 to 10 min. In I-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh Seen) 1 lb.
Page 16: How To Clean The Inside
Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t remove the mode stirrer smelling. Opening the oven door cover at the top of the oven. You a few minutes after cooking helps will damage the oven. air out the inside. An occasional BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps...
Page 17: Adapter Plugs
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an Where a PREFERRED electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of standard METHOD electric shock by providing an escape wire for the two-prong electric current. This appliance is equipped with a wall receptacle power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding is encountered,...
Page 18: Extension Cords
Dull thumping sound while oven problem with your oven. is operating. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service...
Page 19: Consumer Services
With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service convenience (7:00 a.m.
Page 20: What Is Not Covered
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 further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588P251 Pub.

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