GEAppliances JEM21K, Use And Care & Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...utions 2 4 Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Problem Solver 25 Cooking Guide 16 22 Safety Ins ctions 2 5 Defrosting Guide 14 15 Time Cook 8 Delayed Cooking 7 Time Defrost 9 Express Cook Feature 8 Warranty Back Cover Extension Cords 24 Features 5 Glossary of Microwave Terms 10 Crounding Instructions 24 Heating or Reheating Guide 12 13 Hold Time 7 GE Answer Center Light Bulb Replacement 23 800 626 2000 Mo...

Page 2: ...caping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with yo...

Page 3: ...osive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accorda...

Page 4: ...is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookwar...

Page 5: ...ide oven 3 Oven Vents 4 Model and Serial Numbers 5 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects the microwave energy distributing system Do not remove this cover You will damage the oven 6 Oven Interior Light Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating 7 Touch Control Panel and Display See next page for instructions 8 Door Open Button Push to open door 9 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place ...

Page 6: ... functions as a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking 5 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time power level and time of day 6 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start oven 7 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 8 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while micro...

Page 7: ...ROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When time is up the oven signals and flashes End Questions and Answers Q What will hap...

Page 8: ...touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch the START pad Step 7 POWER 10 is displayed and COOK TIME I counts down Step 8 At the end of COOK TIME I the second power level is displayed and COOK TIME II is shown counting down When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time f...

Page 9: ...frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but...

Page 10: ...waving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts 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 Prick foods ...

Page 11: ...m food However do not heat baby food in jars even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations...

Page 12: ...r dips with plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice 1 slice l 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 in pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medi...

Page 13: ...eat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables I plate High 10 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 5 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal High 7 I ...

Page 14: ...over after first half of time Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Steaks 6 16 oz 2 to 3...

Page 15: ...of time Let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place unwrapped ribs in cookin...

Page 16: ...Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior s...

Page 17: ...wave safe cookware 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed for wrap turn back one corner to vent conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon 5 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time Drain pasta oil optional to prevent sticking immediately after microwaving 3 For rice or minute rice use the same a...

Page 18: ...nto each custard cup Cover loosely with plastic wrap Cook according to guide Pour filling into precooked 9 inch shell Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and I tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it tlakes easily when tested w...

Page 19: ... for most roasts before roasts See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag carving 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place on trivet in microwave safe dish If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments or Internal Temp Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb 1X lbs Meatballs 1 lb M...

Page 20: ...e 2 qt oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish with trivet Microwave safe cookware Microwave safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 X to I min X to I X min 1 to I Y min 1 X to 2 min 14 to 19 min per lb 10 to 15 min 7 to 13 min 9 to 16 min...

Page 21: ...f cooking time Brush with browning agent if desired Slit bag near closure to vent Close securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of cooking time Cook to 190 internal temp Cornish Hens Halves Square or Wax paper Meal High 7 9 to 10 min Arrange skin side up in dish on bed of oblong dish per lb stuffing if desired Whole stuffed Square or Wax paper Meal High 7 I 3 to I 5 mi...

Page 22: ... to 10 min 12 to 15 min 15 to 20 min No Husk or High 10 plastic wrap 5 to 7 min 7 to 8 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 18 min Add 1 4 to l 2 cup water Add l 2 cup water to cauliflower Winter squash needs no water Turn vegetables over after half of time Cut in pieces or halves No additional water is needed Prick skin before cooking Position potatoes in star pattern on oven floor After cooking wrap in foil a...

Page 23: ... Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami R brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls ...

Page 24: ...power cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wi ing You shoulfi have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter alw...

Page 25: ...oods in oven Touch TIME COOK I II pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check Co...

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Page 28: ...ORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the pro...