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... Find these numbers on a label on the left front when the door is open. DE68-02561A 49-40478 01-06 JR Spacemaker Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-7 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 37-40 Cooking Features 12-18 Defrosting Features 21-27 Easy Guide™ Menu System... . . . . .9 Help Features 34 Home Screen 10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms 36 Options 28-32 Other Features 33, 35 ...
... Find these numbers on a label on the left front when the door is open. DE68-02561A 49-40478 01-06 JR Spacemaker Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-7 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 37-40 Cooking Features 12-18 Defrosting Features 21-27 Easy Guide™ Menu System... . . . . .9 Help Features 34 Home Screen 10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms 36 Options 28-32 Other Features 33, 35 ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door ...or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to the: (1) door...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door ...or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to the: (1) door...
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... it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is opened, the fire may be installed over electric and gas ranges. • This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Do not use . - If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use this appliance....portion. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven section of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for use . • Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid ...
... it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is opened, the fire may be installed over electric and gas ranges. • This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Do not use . - If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use this appliance....portion. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven section of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for use . • Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid ...
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...agents, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on surface units only when necessary. 4 To minimize ...8226; Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to prevent the starting and spreading of the microwave often. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see ...
...agents, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on surface units only when necessary. 4 To minimize ...8226; Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to prevent the starting and spreading of the microwave often. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see ...
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...extreme care when inserting a spoon or other giblets and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for more than the milk really is. Cooking to distribute the heat evenly. Stir food to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne...as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in this microwave oven. Always test the milk before removing the container. - Do not overheat the liquid. - Even if the container is removed from hands and...
...extreme care when inserting a spoon or other giblets and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for more than the milk really is. Cooking to distribute the heat evenly. Stir food to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne...as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in this microwave oven. Always test the milk before removing the container. - Do not overheat the liquid. - Even if the container is removed from hands and...
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... hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. In longer exposures to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for a microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of water-set the measuring cup either in the...seconds at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials, and may not be as are not, plastic could ignite. Even microwave-safe plastic may soften or char if subjected to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard...
... hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. In longer exposures to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for a microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of water-set the measuring cup either in the...seconds at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials, and may not be as are not, plastic could ignite. Even microwave-safe plastic may soften or char if subjected to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard...
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... grounding wire with this appliance. In the event of electric shock. This appliance is properly grounded. If the power cord is your GE supplier. See the back cover for the electric current. the risk of -cabinet installation. For installation between cabinets only; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. not for end-of electric ...
... grounding wire with this appliance. In the event of electric shock. This appliance is properly grounded. If the power cord is your GE supplier. See the back cover for the electric current. the risk of -cabinet installation. For installation between cabinets only; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. not for end-of electric ...
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... foods at once. Do not store the shelf inside walls of the microwave oven 1 Door Handle. Helps circulate microwaves throughout the oven cavity for the microwave to be removed for cleaning. 10 Side Stirrer. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside the oven cavity. 6 Touchscreen Display. Turntable and support must be in... swings open the door. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the left front when the door is dark, press HOME or the Touchscreen, or open . Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping...
... foods at once. Do not store the shelf inside walls of the microwave oven 1 Door Handle. Helps circulate microwaves throughout the oven cavity for the microwave to be removed for cleaning. 10 Side Stirrer. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside the oven cavity. 6 Touchscreen Display. Turntable and support must be in... swings open the door. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the left front when the door is dark, press HOME or the Touchscreen, or open . Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping...
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... Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad below the touchscreen. Press to defrost foods by microwave sensor food selection. COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 2 POPCORN OPTIONS HOME Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 OPTIONS Description Press to... reminder • Set the custom functions available on the Home Screen • Set options for the touchscreen display • Set the timer 10 Home Screen ge.com Features of the oven's cooking functions.
... Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad below the touchscreen. Press to defrost foods by microwave sensor food selection. COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 2 POPCORN OPTIONS HOME Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 OPTIONS Description Press to... reminder • Set the custom functions available on the Home Screen • Set options for the touchscreen display • Set the timer 10 Home Screen ge.com Features of the oven's cooking functions.
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..., such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select ... Warm 1 BEST USES Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to cancel your microwave cooking. softening butter. 11 From the Reheat Screen, select PIZZA, CASSEROLE or RICE. 3 Enter the cooking or defrosting time and press ENTER, or select...
..., such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select ... Warm 1 BEST USES Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to cancel your microwave cooking. softening butter. 11 From the Reheat Screen, select PIZZA, CASSEROLE or RICE. 3 Enter the cooking or defrosting time and press ENTER, or select...
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... time of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage. Cooking Features ge.com Features of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Option More done/Less done 12
... time of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage. Cooking Features ge.com Features of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Option More done/Less done 12
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... you change it for the first cooking time. At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2 counts down. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10...
... you change it for the first cooking time. At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2 counts down. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10...
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...add time. • The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. • Always use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables • ...food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Cooking Features ge.com EXPRESS 30 SEC 2 MIN 4 MIN 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features are dry before placing food in succession...
...add time. • The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. • Always use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables • ...food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Cooking Features ge.com EXPRESS 30 SEC 2 MIN 4 MIN 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features are dry before placing food in succession...
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... overcooked or burnt food. Place potatoes on top. The Select Food feature gives you easy, automatic results with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal.
... overcooked or burnt food. Place potatoes on top. The Select Food feature gives you easy, automatic results with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal.
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.... Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. it and press START immediately. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press MORE DONE within the...: After pressing POPCORN, press LESS DONE within the first 30 seconds after the countdown, use TIME COOK for an extra 20 seconds of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. 4 Select POPCORN from the touchscreen. Do not...
.... Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. it and press START immediately. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press MORE DONE within the...: After pressing POPCORN, press LESS DONE within the first 30 seconds after the countdown, use TIME COOK for an extra 20 seconds of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. 4 Select POPCORN from the touchscreen. Do not...
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...the time you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. of Cooking 18 The Delay feature allows you wish to delay, then set the microwave to delay the start time will be displayed and will remain until the oven automatically starts at the delayed time. Unwrap butter or cream cheese... and place on the touchscreen. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want to clear your previous entry, or press BACK to return to the previous screen...
...the time you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. of Cooking 18 The Delay feature allows you wish to delay, then set the microwave to delay the start time will be displayed and will remain until the oven automatically starts at the delayed time. Unwrap butter or cream cheese... and place on the touchscreen. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want to clear your previous entry, or press BACK to return to the previous screen...
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...starts immediately after each entry or CLEAR to erase the entry. 4 Check to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice Reheating Features ge.com 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT. 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on the same food portion- ... down . After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reduce or add time. 4 For BEVERAGE, select the beverage type. The oven starts immediately. Reheated foods may have wide ...
...starts immediately after each entry or CLEAR to erase the entry. 4 Check to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice Reheating Features ge.com 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT. 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on the same food portion- ... down . After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reduce or add time. 4 For BEVERAGE, select the beverage type. The oven starts immediately. Reheated foods may have wide ...
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...dinners can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be changed. You can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwavesafe dish. • For more frequent attention than one hour after half the ...• Foods that spoil easily should be cool but can be defrosted in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to defrost for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select...
...dinners can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be changed. You can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwavesafe dish. • For more frequent attention than one hour after half the ...• Foods that spoil easily should be cool but can be defrosted in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to defrost for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select...
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... water in the oven breast-side-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Defrosting Features ge.com Time 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. 3 to 6 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to 16 min. Place .... Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Place wrapped chicken in oven. Run cool water in dish breast-side-down. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in dish. Turn over after half the time. Place unwrapped breast in the cavity until giblets...
... water in the oven breast-side-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Defrosting Features ge.com Time 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. 3 to 6 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to 16 min. Place .... Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Place wrapped chicken in oven. Run cool water in dish breast-side-down. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in dish. Turn over after half the time. Place unwrapped breast in the cavity until giblets...
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... Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing one pound. • Remove meat from package and place on a microwave-safe dish. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select 1 LB QUICK DEFROST. For example, press... Shield any warm areas with small pieces of a pound) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Lb. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). Large roasts should...
... Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing one pound. • Remove meat from package and place on a microwave-safe dish. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select 1 LB QUICK DEFROST. For example, press... Shield any warm areas with small pieces of a pound) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Lb. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). Large roasts should...