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GEAppliances JEM21L Use And Care & Cooking Manual

GEAppliances JEM21L Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
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Problem SoIver...............................3O
More auest;ons ?...call
.' GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Control Panel .................................................2 7
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29
Consumer Services ...................3l
Appliance Registration ..................................2

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  • Page 1 Problem SoIver.......3O More auest;ons ?...call Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure .‘ GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Control Panel ..........2 7 Adapter Plugs ........28,29 Consumer Services ....3l Appliance Registration ........2 GE Appliances...

  • Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    Before using your oven, Be sure your microwave Save time and money. oven is registered. Before you request service... read this book carefully. It is important that we know the Check the Problem Solver in the It is intended to help you operate location of your microwave oven back of this book.
  • Page 3 When using electrical appliances, basic safety Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. precautions should be followed, including the following: of the Do not store anything directly on top microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
  • Page 4 (continued) Cookware may become hot —Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven because of heat transferred from unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory the heated food. Pot holders may or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in be needed to handle the microwave ovens.

  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    . ~~Boilable’J cooking pouches and tightly closed Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to plastic bags should be slit, piercd or vented as burst, possibly resulting in injury. directed by package.

  • Page 6: If You Need Service

    MICROWAVING TIPS Make Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap sure all cookware used in your microwave 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.

  • Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder

    6. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must 4. Touch Control Panel and 1. Door Latches. be in place when using the oven. Display. See Your Touch 2. Door Screen. Metal screen Cooking performance will be Control Panel section for permits viewing of foods and unsatisfactory without the tray instructions.

  • Page 8: Program Cooking

    YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PA~L The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven. controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. TIME DEFROST.
  • Page 10 HOW TO USE THE M~TE/SECO~ T~ER Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave functions: cooking functions. The time can range from one It operates as a minute timer.

  • Page 11: Defrosting Tips

    Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Step 1: Place package of frozen strawbemies in Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of the oven and close door. Be sure package contains frozen food and is one of the great advantages of no metal.

  • Page 12: Questions And Answers

    (continued) Questions and Answers Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull, Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? thumping noise. What is it? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the usual.
  • Page 13 Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time How to Change Power Level cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if After setting cooking time, touch POWER you want to change power levels during your cooking operations.
  • Page 14 GLOSSARY OF MICROWAW TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, food should look and taste will help when adapting you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.

  • Page 15: Cookware Tips

    Cookware Microwave Uses Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Avoid using. can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4 inch. (Foil or metal Foil baking trays will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls. Use for shielding.

  • Page 16: Power Level

    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. 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming 2.
  • Page 17 Amount Power Level Time Meats and Main Dishes 1 to 2 pieces Chicken pieces High (10) 3 to 4 pieces High (10) 4 to 6 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High (10) (4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings High (10) 3 to 5 min.
  • Page 18 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. for defrosting.
  • Page 19 First Half Second Half Food Comments Time, Min. Time, Min. Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes Bacon (12 to 16 oz.) 2 to 3 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb. after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 3 2 to 3...

  • Page 20: Cakes And Desserts

    Breads Crust on breads will be soft and tbe outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.
  • Page 21 Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate carefully. in paper bowl to melt. Container Cover Food Power Level & Time Comments Caramel apples High (10)

  • Page 22: Fish And Seafood

    (continued) prepared many ways in microwave oven. until set. Cook eggs just They are delicate and can toughen if Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent overcooked. bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell.
  • Page 23 Gravies and Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Food ConMiner Cover Power Level &...
  • Page 24 (continued) Meats Power Level & Time Food Cover (or Internal Temp.) Comments Container Beef (continued) 120 to Add 1 cup water per pound or meat. Simmered beef Casserole Cooking bag Medium (5) 130 min. Turn over after half of cooking time. (corned beef or Let meat stand in broth at least brisket)
  • Page 25 (continued) Food Container Power Level & Time Cover Comments Veal Chops (1 inch thick) 2-qt. oblong Wax paper Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min. Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat (4 chops) dish over after half of cooking time. Roast Cooking bag Medium (5)
  • Page 26 (continued) Vegetables 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. one corner to vent. 2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause 5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller darkening and dehydration of surface.

  • Page 27: How To Clean The Inside

    Don’t remove the mode stirrer Keep your oven clean and sweet- smelling. Opening the oven door a cover at the top of the oven. You will damage the oven. few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF thorough wiping with a solution of BEFORE CLEANING ANY...
  • Page 28 Replace First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp with 25-watt compartment cover by removing screw which holds appliance bulb. cover in place. Cover is located on the left side of the (It is available outer case. in drugstores and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover.

  • Page 29: Use Of Extension Cords

    Use of Adapter Plugs The larger slot in the adapter must Usage situations where Usage situations where be aligned with the larger slot in appliance’s power cord appliance’s power cord the wall receptacle to provide will be disconnected will be disconnected proper polarity in the connection frequently.
  • Page 30 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM OVEN WEL NOT COME ON or reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in, Door not securely closed. CONTROL PANEL START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered afready in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched NOT START to cancel it, Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TME COOK I &...

  • Page 31: Service Contracts

    With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company- operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

  • Page 32: What Is Not Covered

    Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obta[n service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of...

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