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GE Spacemaker II JEM20H Use And Care Manual

GE Spacemaker II JEM20H Use And Care Manual

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Convenience Food Guide
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Extension Cords
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Minute/Second Timer
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Your Direct Line to General Electric
The GE Answer Cente~ 8W.626.2~

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  • Page 1 Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11 is 6M watts. Hold Time Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers Power Levels Precautions Problem Solver Program Cooking Repair Service Safety Instructions Back Cover Warranty Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Cente~ 8W.626.2~ GENERAL...

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    Some cookware or need more help, write (include Write to: is labeled “suitable for rnicrowaving~’ your phone number): GE Appliances If you are unsure, use this dish test: Consumer Affairs Range Product Service Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
  • Page 3 TO AVOD POSSIBLE this appliance When using electrical appliances not operate basic safety precautions should be if it has a damaged power cord or EXCESSIVE followed, including the following: plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped, ENERGY reduce...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) in your . Cooking utensils may become cooking pork follow microwave oven mess in a special hot because of heat transferred microwave popcorn accessory or from the heated food. Pot holders cook the meat to an internal may be needed to handle the temperature of at least 170°F.

  • Page 5: Features Of Your Oven

    Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and TIME 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 Your Touch Control Wnel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, 6. TIME DEFROST. Gentle time counting down during cooking thawing at automatic power level 3 functions, power level, cooking (Low).

  • Page 7: Questions And Answers

    The TIME COOK I & II feature Because automatic power level 10 Step 8: At the end of the first allows you to microwave for a is recommended for this cup of programmed cook time, the next preset amount of time using coffee, there is no need to change selected power level, “COOK TIME”...
  • Page 8 Defrosting Questions and Answers The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food Q. When I press START, I hear a and is one of the great advantages dull, thumping noise. What is it? of a microwave oven. A.

  • Page 9: Time Cook

    How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three Step 1: Take casserole from freezer Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for timing functions: and place in oven. twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and “25:00” .

  • Page 10: Heating Or Reheating Guide

    Heating or Reheating Guide Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe conbiners. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods. 3.
  • Page 11 Heating or Reheating Guide Approximate Item Amount Power ~vel Sandwiches & Soups Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad, 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 etc. in bun. (lA cup/serving) Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 servings 3 to 4 Thick meat-cheese filling;...

  • Page 12: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide 1. Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it may be removed after first halfoftime. Place food in microwave safe cooking dish. 2. After first half of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed food. Shield bone tips, thin meat or warm areas with foil.
  • Page 13 Defrosting Guide First Half Second Half ~wer Food Fillets (l-lb.) 4 to 6 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped fish in dish. ~rn over after first half Steaks (6 to 16-oz.) 2 to 3 none Defrost (3) of time; shield ends with foil. After second hdf of time, Steaks (1 to 2-lbs.) 4 to 5 3 to 5...
  • Page 14 Convenience Food Guide Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware. For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended, 2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high. 3.
  • Page 15 Convenience Food Guide Food Cover Power Uvel & ~me Rice Canned spaghetti, Microwave Lid or High (10) 4 to 6 min. Stir before serving. etc. (16-oz. ) safe dish plastic wrap Frozen rice in pouch Pouch Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent.
  • Page 16 1. Always use microwave safe dish. 2. Start meat fat side down. After half of cooking time, turn meat fat side up. Shield with foil any portions that are starting to overcook. 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving. Food Cover Power hvel &...
  • Page 17 Cover Food Brush with barbecue sauce or browning Microwave Plastic wrap Pork chops Meal-High (7) 10 to 12 min. agent, if desired. Rotate dish and turn chops (2– k to %-lb.) safe dinner 13 to 15 min. over after half of time. Let stand covered 5 to (3–% to l-lb.) Meal-High (7) 16 to 20 min.
  • Page 18 Poultry 1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry. 2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Cover Power hvel & Time Food Chicken Wax paper 2 to 3 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. Pieces High (10) (per piece)
  • Page 19 @sand Cheese 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. Food Cover Power hvel & ~me Scrambled Glass Meal-High (7) Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish. measuring per egg Microwave at High (10) until melted.
  • Page 20 1. Always use microwave safe cookware. 2. Use hottest tap water; add salt according to package directions and 1 teaspoon oil. 3. For rice or Minute rice, use the same amount or slightly greater amount of water as with conventional boiling. Add salt according to package directions, while microwaving.
  • Page 21 Vegetables Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture. Minimum time on guide gives fresh taste and crisp-tender texture. For soft texture witb well-developed flavor, cook maximum time or longer.
  • Page 22 Cakes and Desser@ 1. Always use microwave safe cookware. 2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes, but do not flour. Or, for easy removal, line dish with wax paper. 3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer stuck in center comes out clean. 4.
  • Page 23 Freezer-to-Table Home Frozen Foo~ Guide Hold Defrost Amount Time Food Time Power hvel & Time Comments Meatballs, raw High (10) 5 to 7 min. Arrange in circle; cover with plastic wrap. (12) For precooked meatballs, reduce each time period by 2 minutes. Meat loaf, raw 1 recipe Meal-High (7)
  • Page 24 Adapting Your Favorite Recipes How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwaving. Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, Before converting a conventional recipe for reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many thickening to sauces and gravies.
  • Page 25 Microwave Utemil/Cookware Guide Type of Microwave Uses Utensil/Cookware Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. or less. Foil or metal will reflect Foil-lined Paper Bags, Boxes and microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer Baking Trays than l-in.

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Door (inside). Window: Wipe up Your new Microwave Oven is a valuable appliance. Protect spatters daily and wash when soiled Case. Clean the outside of your with a minimum of sudsy, warm it from misuse by following oven with soap and damp cloth, water.

  • Page 27: Grounding Instructions

    Such extension cords are obtainable Where a standard two-prong wall wall receptacle to provide proper through GE service. If you do use receptacle is encountered, it is polarity in the connection of the an extension cord with your your personal responsibility and power cord.
  • Page 28 It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven. If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...

  • Page 29: If You Need Service

    NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...
  • Page 32 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: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Printed in Korea 4-88...