Containers And Covers - GE Spacemaker II JEM31L Use And Care Manual

Auto Reheat
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Containers and covers

Appropriate containers and
coverings help assure good
reheating results.
Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
Wonder if it's microwave-safe'? Put
it to the test described in the
Microwaving Tips section.
lids—they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause poor reheating
results.
Match the amount of food to
the size of the container. 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.
Stir or rotate some foods after
the beeping signal (if required).
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls. Cover with lids that fit. If
lids are not available, use plastic
wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap
should be loose over food to allow
pressing plastic wrap firmly
around edges.
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Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely
reheated after using Auto
Reheat, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook in 30-second
increments.
Q. What if I don't fully cover the
dish in Auto Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly,
which shortens the reheating time
and leaves food too coo]. Cover
tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of
food make a difference when
using Auto Reheat?
A. Yes, in some cases, .Iarger
pieces will require additional
time cooking. Be sure to check
suggested arrangement of pieces in
the dish, since proper arrangement
is often a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
which are reheated best using
Time Cook I & II, rather than
Auto Reheat?
A. Bakery foods, candies, melted
chocolate or foods when a dry or
crisp surface is desirable, are
reheated best by Time Cook I & 11.
Q. Would my plastic containers
with very tight fitting lids be
appropriate for Auto Reheat?
A. No, most types of plastic
storage dishes, butter tubs, etc.
with tight fitting lids are not
recommended for microwaving.
Also tight fitting plastic lids may
prevent adequate steam from
escaping and food may not heat
properly during Auto Reheat.
Q. I tried to warm some chow
Why didn't this work?
A. Food must have some moisture
in order to create steam which
Extremely dry foods such as chow
other such foods do not have
enough moisture.
Q. May I use Auto Reheat when
I am reheating many foods in
more than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because of different food
densities, attention needed during
reheating, and food amounts, it is
best to use Time Cook 1 & 11 when
reheating many foods.