Summary of Contents for GE Spacemaker 164 D2092P126
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Spacemaker@Mic~we Own Microwaving Tips MinutelSecond Timer Model and Serial Numbers Power Levels 9-1? Precautions Problem Solver Safety Instructions Time Cook Time Defrost Warranty Back Cover GEAmw CeM@ 8W.~.~fl The el~tric output of this microwave oven is 750 watk~ *IEC-~5 Test Pr~edure...
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 on the upper left side.
Microwaving Tips Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
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. spon~neous boiKng-Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
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THE EXHAUST HOOD Have it installed and properly grounded by a qdfied instier. See the special instigation booHet packed with the microwave oven. . The exhaust fan in the oven W operate automatictiy under certain conditions (see htomatic Fan Feature, page 6). mile the...
Should this happen, the fan cannot 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 COOHW Complete Reminder 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 Minute/Second ~mer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. c It can be set to delay cooking. can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
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. ) Enter Step 3: your desired cooking program.
Defrosting Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility. Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
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.
Microwave Cookware Guide &Microwave Adapting ~p of Cookware Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metil or partially metal pok, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware Paper towels, paper napkins and...
Heating or Reheating Guide Directions below are for heating or reheating 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. 3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat.
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Item Mea@ and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta (%-% cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (%-1 cup per serving) Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz.
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.) Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 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. food if Second Half ~me, Min.
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First Half Second Half Time, Min. Food ~uit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 to 160z. ) 2 to 3 pouch—1 1 to 3 Plastic (10-oz. package) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 3 perlb. Franks (1 lb. ) 2 to 3 Ground: beef&...
Cooking Guide Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown color on Food Conbiner 8-in. round or No Coffee cakes square dish Corn bread...
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Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt. Food Contiiner Caramel apples 1 pint (2-cup) No measure Chocolate bark lY2-qt. casserole or bowl Mmhmdow 2-qt. oblong Ctip dish S’Mores...
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Cooting Guide (continu~) Cheese and EWS prepared many ways in tbe microwave oven. Always 1. Egs maybe pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. 2. Never cook e~s in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked e~s in the shell. They will explode.
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Gmvies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Food Container Gravies and sauces Casserole thickened with flour or cornstarch (1 cup) Melted butter Glass measure sauces, clarified butter (k cup) Thick spaghetti,...
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Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. Food Contiiner Chicken Reces Plate or (per piece) oblong dish Whole chicken Oblong dish (8 pieces) (unstuffed) Oblong dish (stuffed) Oblong dish Cornkh Hem Halves Square or oblong dish Whole (stuffed or...
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1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. High (10) 3 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on floor of microwave oven, l-inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. High (10) 6 to 8 min.
Care and Cleaning Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules: . Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the interior. An...
METAL FILTER FILTER COOKOP LIGHT The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.
Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 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.
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Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service on oven is fully inserted ~~tcting cooking SelWtiOn, after touching TIME COOK I & II pad, coo~ngtime pad w touchd a~ciden~y.
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your nelv GE appliance, receive the assurance that if You ever need information or assistance ‘rem GE, we’ll be’ there. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 80@-GE-cAREs Consumer Service...
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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 D2092P126 Pub.
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