GE Spacemaker JVM139K Use And Care Manual page 24

HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E
1. 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. Foods heated to 160°F, to 165°F. will provide safe,
Item
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
Saucy: meatballs, riblets,
cocktail franks, etc.
( 1/2 cup per serving)
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fruit bread
muffins
Dinner rolls,
Pie: fruit, nut or custard
1 slice= 1/8 of 9-in. pie
(use minimum time for custard)
Beverages
based
Cocoa, other milk
(6
OZ./CUP)
(9 oz./cup)
tea, cider
Coffee,
(6
(9 oz./cup)
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts:
chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
Gravies: giblet or creamy
or main dish sauces,
Meat such as
spaghetti sauce, etc.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or wames:
Plain, no topping
Syrup & butter
Tip: Do not cover.
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palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean
food is heated throughout.
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If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Amount Power Level
Medium (5)
cup
1 cup Medium (5)
2 to 4 servings
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings High ( 10)
1
piece Low (3)
2
Low (3)
pieces
Low (3)
4 pieces
Low (3)
9-in. cake or
doughnuts
1
Medium (5)
2
Medium (5)
4
Medium (5)
6 to 8
Medium (5)
High ( 10)
1 slice
2 slices High ( 10)
Meal-High (7)
4 slices
Meal-High (7)
9-in. pie
Meal-High (7)
to 2 cups
1
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
to 2 cups
1
I to 2 cups High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
1 cup
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
I cup
112 cup High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
I can (16 oz. )
High ( 10)
2 or 3 pieces
High ( 10)
2 or 3 pieces
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Time
2 to 4 min.
2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
I to I X min.
I X to 2X min.
2 to 4 min.
1 to I X min.
I to I X min.
5 to 7 min.
3 to 6 min.
5 to 7 min.
I to 3 min.
6 to 7 min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
1 to i X min.