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Use and Care & Cooking Guide
Contents
Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration
Auto Defrost
Auto Start
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Control Panel
Cooking
Complete
Reminder
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Feature
Extension Cords
Features
Glossary of Microwave Terms 13
Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions
Models ~M132J
GE Appliances
Heating or Reheating Guide 15, 16
4
Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement
2
10, 11
Microwave
Cookware
12
Microwaving Tips
Minute/Second
26
Model and Serial Numbers
Power Levels
6
7
Precautions
19-25
Problem Solver
17, 18
Safety Instructions
8
Time Cook
6,27
Time Defrost
Warranty
7
GE Answer Center
27
29
800.626.2000
Microwave power output
of this
Guide
14
Timer
2
6,8-9, 12,30
2-5
2-5
12
9
Back Cover
a
oven is
watts.
750
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Summary of Contents for GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P063
- Page 1 Guide Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers Power Levels 6,8-9, 12,30 Precautions Problem Solver Safety Instructions Time Cook Time Defrost Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Microwave power output oven is watts. of this (lEC-705 Test Procedure)
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Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
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: Microwaving Tips
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. - Page 4 Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.
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Page 5: Save These Instructions
Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40WH Filler Panel Kit. JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. -
Page 6: Control Panel
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. -
Page 7: Features
Features of Your Microwave Oven Coohg Completi Retider 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. -
Page 8: Delayed Cooking
How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC TIMER 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 MI N/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. -
Page 9: Time Defrost
Defrosting by Time Time Defrost 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 quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen dinners. -
Page 10: Auto Defrost
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 next page. Select the food type by touching the appropriate pad. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). -
Page 11: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT 0.1 -5.0 lbs. -
Page 12: Auto Start
Step 1: Touch AUTO 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. -
Page 13: 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 14: Microwave Cookware Guide
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting ~pe of Cookware Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, 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... -
Page 15: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide Directions below ire for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, Eriddle foods and baked items. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat, Foods h;ated to 1600F. - Page 16 Heating or Reheating Guide Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta (~/3-3/4 cup pcl- serving) Saucy, main dishes: ch(]p sLIey, spaghetti, crc:lmcd chicken, chi I i, stew. m;ictu”nni ;md cheese, etc.
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Page 17: Defrosting Guide
10 oz. ) Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. [f still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Time, Min. - Page 18 Defrosting Guide (continued) First Half Second Half Time, Min. Time, Min. Food Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] 2 to 3 Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) Plastic pouch—l to 2 I to 3 ( 1 ()-oz. package) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon ( I lb.) 2 to 3 Franks ( 1 lb.)
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Page 19: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Breads be soft and the outsides will not brown. Crust breads will If desired, sprinkle top ot’ batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increfise Food Container Coffee cakes 8-in. round dish Corn bread 8- to 9-in. - Page 20 Cooking Guide (continued) Candies 1. Always For easy clean-up, melt use microwave-safe cookware. chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt. Food Container Caramel apples 2-cup measure No or 1 -qt. casserole Chocolate bark I fi-qt.
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Page 21: Fish And Seafood
Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode. - Page 22 Cooking Guide (continued) Gravies & 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 Casserole sauces thickened with tlour or cornsttirch ( 1 cup) Melted butter Glass measure sauces, cltirified...
- Page 23 Meats Food Container Lamb Roast, leg or Pie plate shoulder Chops & cutlets Round dish ( I in. thick) 4 chops Pork Bacon Microwave- (per slice) safe plate Canadian bacon Microwave- 2 slices safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices Ham, precooked: Pie plate canned Ham, slices &...
- Page 24 Cooking Guide (continued) Poultry Food Container Chicken Pieces Plate or round dish Whole Round dish (unstuffed) (stuffed) Round dish Cornish Hens Round dish Halves Whole (stuffed Round dish or unstuffed) Vegetables 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause darkening and dehydration of surface.
- Page 25 Vegetables Vegetable Amount Cabbage (fresh wedges) I medium head (about 2 Ibs.) Carrots (fresh, sliced) 1 lb. (frozen) 1()-oz. package Cauliflower (flowerets) I medium head (fresh, whole) 1 medium head (frozen) I ()-oz. package Corn (frozen kernel) 1O-OZ. package Corn on the cob (fresh) I to 4 ears (frozen)
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Page 26: Care And Cleaning
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 inside. An... -
Page 27: Grease Filter
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). Order Part ~ from your GE supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS $ FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE ‘LL ~.~~$~ YOUR HOOD WITHOUT THREE FILTERS IN PLACE. -
Page 28: Adapter Plugs
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 (40S 11 N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. - Page 29 Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or Dimming oven I ight and change...
- Page 31 We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 8omExAREs (8DW32-2737) A(;Econsunler selviceprotkssioniil”...
- Page 32 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 D2588P063 Pub.