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Contents Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration Auto Cook 19-24 Auto Defrost 16, 17 Auto Reheat 14, 15 Auto Roast 12, 13 Auto Stirt Auto Simmer Care and Cleaning 28, ;: Consumer Services Control Panel Cook ‘N Watch Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Delayed Cooking Exhaust Fan 6,29...
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, KY40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
–Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven udess in a special microwave popcorn accessory or udess you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
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*S and sealed containers-for example, closed jm—w~ e~lode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury+ Q Avaid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids;...
Do not Automatic Cooking feature. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessory Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. ~lA Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. UL llsted for Installation over...
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Should this happen, the fan can not be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
Features of Your Microwave Oven CootiW Complek Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4.) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
How to Use the ~nute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC T~R has three 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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.
Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 ~igh), or change power level automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
Step 1: Touch AU~ START pad (instead of START pad). Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. ) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Automatic Roasting 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 B up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. . Insert probe as described on page 12. Final ;ode Temp.
Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various...
Be sure the oukide of the cooking contiiner 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.
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the following page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right).
The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods such as br-d, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
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Automatic Cooting The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
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How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your ~ste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time.
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. 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.
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Automatic Cooting Control Guide Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and time, counting down, is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START pad. Match the amount of food to the size of the container.
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Auto Cook Code Food Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew Meats, Poultry, Seafood Chicken pieces 2 % lbs.) (Up to Whole chicken 3 Ibs.) (Up to Fish fillets (1 lb.)
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Automatic CooHng Meat and Main Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup...
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Automatic Cooting Vegetable and fruit Recipes Zsty Squash and Tomatoes Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—15 min. Makes 4 Servings 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow squash, thinly...
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How to Use the Oven Shelf Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Roduct damage may result. . Use potholders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. Do not store microwave browning dish on metil shelf. Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is not recommended.
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How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Two plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn.
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Break the adhesive seal by gentlv unscrewing the bulbs. Repiac~ wi~h 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High-intensity, 40-watt bulbs (40SllN/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.
Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt GE bulb (WB02X4235) available from your GE supplier. Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ /800.6262000/ consumer information service ~ready in oven and cLEAR/oFF Reset acciden~lly, micro~ving lefihu~idi~ or moistum in oven,...
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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 Part No. 164 D2092P131 Pub.
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