GE JE1468L Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 19, 30,32

Auto Cook ..............................................22.29

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Automatic Cooking Control Guide ...24, 25

Auto Reheat............................................2 1,22

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Auto Start/Rem index.......... . . . . . . . . . . . .............14

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

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........8, 9

Cooking by Temperature ...........................20

Cooking

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ........,.........................,......,....33

Defrosting by Time......, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Defrosting Guide ..........................................32

Delayed

Cooking

Double Duty

Shelf

..............4,5, 7, 14,21,22,24,30,34, 35

Express Cook Feature ..................,..............1 3

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

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................30

Heating or Reheating Guide ......................3l

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn

Power Levels........8- l3, 16, 18,20,31-33

Program Cooking ............................................9

Recipes, Cooking Tips .........................24-33

Temperature Probe 4,7,8,10,16,17,20,38

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Problem Solver.................,..........,..38

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Page 1 Program Cooking ...9 Recipes, Cooking Tips ...24-33 Temperature Probe 4,7,8,10,16,17,20,38 GE Appliances Countertop Microwave Oven Problem Solver...,...,..38 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Care and Cleaning ...36, 38 Double Duty Light Bulb Replacement...38 Temperature Probe ...36 lnstallation...37 Adapter Extension Cords ...3 7 Grounding Instructions ...37...
Page 2: To Excessive Microwave Energy
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 This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.
Page 4 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metal shel~ at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.
Page 5: Optional Accessory
Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, or Popcorn sections). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessory Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-20B Installation Kit converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.
Page 6: 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, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer...
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
The tray may be removed for cleaning. 10. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. fOr special...
Page 8: Your Touch Control Panel
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. “Error” Appears on Display: During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.
Page 9: Program Cooking
When You Plug in the Oven The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set. Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times;...
Page 10: Minute/Second Timer
HOW TO USE THE MmUTE/SECO~ TMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. 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.
Page 11: Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is 1 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 12: Microwaving Tips
DEFROSTING BY T~E Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time.
Page 13: Express Cook Feature 1
Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 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 14 AUTO START START/REMINDER pad. REMINDER 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 15: Questions And Answers
The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided. Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven? A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Page 16: Auto Roast
AUTO~TIC ROAST~G Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Page 17: Auto Simmer
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Food Code Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender Roast Medium Well Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast Poultry (6 lb. max.) Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
Page 18: Conversion Guide
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 19 RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Stew 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Page 20: Cooking Tips
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook& Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
Page 21 Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a the cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.
Page 22: Auto Cook
Questions & Answers Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using Auto Reheat, what should I do? A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached. The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time.
Page 23 Auto Cook Codes Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods, Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods. Example: Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
Page 24 AUTO~TIC COO~G CONTROL GU~E not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Page 25 Auto Cook Food Code Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, suchas scalloped potatoes hamburger patty stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces 2ti lbs.) (Up to Whole chicken 3 lbs.) (Up to Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (1 k lbs.)
Page 26: Containers And Covers
Fill containers at least half full for best results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Page 27 How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes your casserole recipes for Automatic adapt Cooking. 1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating. 2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount.
Page 28: Frozen Vegetables
AUTO~TIC COOmG VEGETABLES Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use a round container close to the size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Frozen Vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in...
Page 29 AUTOmTIC COOmG FRUITS Am DESSERTS Fruih Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks. 1 cup sugar and Mix together 1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple.
Page 30: 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 31 HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1. Directions below are for heating or rebeating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
Page 32: Fish And Seafood
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 to 6 min.
Page 33 NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetible Amount Asparagus (frozen spears) 1O-OZ. package (frozen spears) Beans (fresh green) lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 1O-OZ. package Beets (fresh, whole) I bunch Broccoli (fresh cut) B lbs.) 1 bunch ( 1 X to...
Page 34 HOW TO USE THE DO~LE DUTYTM SHELF Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Use the shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware.
Page 35 Place on floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads. Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0...
Page 36: Temperature Probe
Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher. DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Page 37: Grounding Instructions
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding...
Page 38: Problem Solver
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service :.;:: ~- .,:;;.. @ ..,,,.:,. ..,.,;, ~ : ;...
Page 39: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive tie assurance fiat ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80MEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient f{~r you.
Page 40: 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. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pati No. 164 D2588P230 Pub.