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Convenience Food Guide

1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since

they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe utensils,
plastic or glass. For foods needing browning or crisping,

conventional baking is recommended.

Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high, and place in
microwave safe container.
Amounts can be increased, To cook multiple packages. add

times together.

Food

Cover

Power

Appetizers &

Pastry bites

Microwave

HI (10)

to 2

min.

safe dish

Frozen prepared

Paper towel

N()

HI (10)

1 to 3 min.

Remove from foil package and

in paper

sandwiches

sandwich

towel. Rotate dish

turn after half of time.

Popcorn

Microwave bag

N()

HI (10)

3 to 5 min.

Follow package directions.

Cheese

Scrambled
substitute
(8-02. carton)
Cheese souffle

)

Breakfast, (6

)

Scrambled eggs

with sausage and
hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit (lO-oz. )

Microwave
safe dish

Microwave
safe 8-in. pie plate

and custard cups

Package
paper tray

Microwave
safe dish

HI (10)

min.

Microwave about 1 minute per

cup

mixture. Stir after half of time, Let stand to

complete cooking.

(3) 9 to 13 min.

To Defrost: Place in 8-in.

plate. Stir twice

HI (7)

9 to 1 I min.

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
custard cups. 6 or

Rearrange after 5

minutes. Souffles are done when

is set.

Package

HI (10)

2 4 min.

Remove paper tray from carton. turn back

cover

film to expose potatoes. Rotate tray 1/2 turn
after half of time.

Yes

5 min.

Break up before continuing

HI (10)

3 to 5 min.

Stir before

Crab or shrimp

)

Fish & chips
(5 to

)

Deviled crab (6-02. )

Breaded
(5 to

)

(I4 to
(23 to

)

Package

HI (10)

3 to 5 min.

Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with

pouch

vent.

Package tray

HI (10)

to 6 min.

foil cover. Return tray to carton or

distribute

on microwave safe dish.

Microwave

HI (10)

2 to 4 min.

safe dish

Microwave

HI (10)

3 to 5 min.

Distribute

safe dish.

safe dish

6 to 9 min.

to min.

Meat

Frozen meats
(5 to 8-02. )

)

(I6 to

)

Dry mixes
(hamburger added)

TV dinners
(6
(I2 to

)

Package tray

Package

HI (10)

to 7 min.

If pouch package

used puncture with fork

or pouch

cover

5 to min.

to vent.

12 to 20 min.

Microwave

Lid or

HI (10)

13 to 18 min.

Add cooked, drained hamburger.

after

safe casserole

plastic wrap

half of time. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes
to thicken.

Package tray

Carton

HI (10)

and carton

6 to 8 min.

Remove foil cover, replace in carton. Rotate

7 to min.

turn after half time.

Canned spaghetti,

Microwave

Lid or

2 to 5 min.

Stir before serving

etc.

safe dish

plastic wrap

Frozen rice in pouch

Pouch

HI (10)

5 to 7 min.

Puncture pouch with fork to vent and

(lo-oz. )

of time.

Frozen macaroni

Microwave

Lid or

HI (10)

4 to 9 min.

up and stir

half of time,

cheese. spaghetti

safe dish

plastic wrap

(8 to

)

Summary of Contents for RE1011

Page 1: ...efrosting Guide 10 11 Extension Cords 25 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 25 Heating or Reheating Guide 8 9 Light Bulb Replacement 24 Microwaving Tips Model and Serial Numbers 2 Power Levels 5 7 Precautions 3 Problem Solver 26 Repair Service 27 Safety Instructions 3 4 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Use and Care of model RE1011 The electric output of this microwave oven is 600 w...

Page 2: ...ervice check the Problem Solver on page 26 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is operating Light reflection around door or Some TV Radio interference outer case might be noticed while using your c Dimming oven light and change micro...

Page 3: ...blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Instill or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided ins ation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inch or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power cord or...

Page 4: ...wave oven Plastic utensfi Plastic utensfis designed for microwave cooking are very usefil but should be used carefilly Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditionsas are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the fd and utensils could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave plasti...

Page 5: ...timer to desired cooking or defrosting time Y u will dama c the oven 10 Variable Power bvel Knob 3 Door Screen Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps 8 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must This knob can be set at WM microwaves confined inside oven be in place when using the oven LOW DEF MED MED HI or HI 4 Jven Vent Cooking performance will be U S rt Press to start the oven unsatisfactory without ...

Page 6: ...r it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I turn the TIMER control knob and start the oven I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is Ictting you know the oven is using a power level lower than HI Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent attention than usual Set Timer and turn VAMABLE POWER control knob to desired sett...

Page 7: ... less than 2 minutes turn the TIMER control knob past 2 and then back to the desired time START i Step 4 Press START Timer moves back toward O while oven runs Step 5 When time is up the oven sounds oven light and fan shut off 7 Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies ...

Page 8: ... od with wax paper or plastic wrap Meati and Main Dishes Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti 1 to 2 servings 150 1600 HI 10 3 to 7 creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and 3 to 4 servings 150 1600 HI 10 6 to 10 cheese etc 1 cup serving 1 can 16 oz 150 1600 HI 10 4 to 5 2 Thinly sliced roasted meat Rare beef rodst minimum time medium rare I to 2 servings MED HI 7 1 2 to 2 maximum time 3 to 4 02 se...

Page 9: ...et gravy 1A cup 150 1600 HI 10 I to 2 M spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup 150 1600 HI 10 2 to 4 1 can 16 02 150 1600 HI 10 3 to 6 Creamy type 1 2 cup 140 1500 H 10 I to 11A I cup 140 1500 HI 10 2 to 2 Y2 Tip Cover food to prevent spatter Bakery Foo Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 picccs 4 pieces Y in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts 4 6 to 8 Dinner rolls muffins Pie fruit ...

Page 10: ...side Break up remaining block and rnicrowavc 3 to 5 minutes more Place unwrapped roast in oven Alter first half of time turn roast over Defrost for second half of time Let stand it r 30 minutes Place wrapped package in oven Turn over tiltcr first halt of tirnc After scc md half of time sepcratc pieces with table knife Let stand to complctc defrosting Place wrapped package in oven Turn over after f...

Page 11: ...Turnover after half of time Place in cooking dish with light underside up Turn over after half oftime Bream Cakes Power Level W DEF 3 Bread or buns l lb Heat serve rolls 7 OZ pkg Coffee cake 11 to 14 oz Coffee ring 10 oz pkg Sweet rolls 8 to 12 oz Doughnuts 1 to 3 Doughnuts glazed 1 box of 12 French Toast 2 slices Cake frosted 2 to 3 Iaycr 17 OZ Cake filled or topped 1 layer 1Z Y2 to 16 oz Pound c...

Page 12: ...HI 10 2 tn 4 min Remove paper tray from carton turn back cover film to expose potatoes Rotate tray 1 2 turn after half of time Yes LOW DEF 3 5 min Break up before continuing HI 10 3 to 5 min Stir before serving Crab or shrimp ncwburg 6 l z oz Fish chips 5 to 14 OZ Deviled crab 6 02 Breaded fish 5 to 10 oz I4 to 16 oz 23 to 25 oz Package No HI 10 3 to 5 min Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to ...

Page 13: ...nt mashed potatoes 2 to 6 servings 8 to 12 servings Soutflc Irt zcn 12 OZ pkg Potatoes baked stuf fcd frozen 1 to 3 to 4 M icrowavc N J sale dish Micrnwavc Lid or sale dish plastic wrap M icrowavc Lid or sale dish plastic wrap M icruwavc N safe pic plate and custard cups Micrnwavc Wax paper safb dish HI 10 2 to 4 min HI 10 1 to 3 min 3 to 5 min 7 tn 10 min HI lo 4 to 6 min 8 to 14 min LOW DEF 3 9 ...

Page 14: ...ket Tender roasts rib high quality rump sirloin tip Oblong dish Lid or MED 5 20 to 25 min or casserole plastic wrap per pound Casserole Lid or MED 5 2 IA to 2 hrs plastic wrap Oblong dish Wax paper MED 5 andtrivet Min Internal per lb Temp Rare 12 to 14 115 Medium 15 to 17 125 Well 18 to 20 145 Brush with browning sauce nd add 1 2 cup water to 3 to 5 pound roast Turn over after half of time Add veg...

Page 15: ...rain liquid and add barbecue sauce microwave a few minu es to finish Shield top edge of ham with 1 Y2 inch strip of foil After cooking period let ham stand 10 minutes before carving Let stand 5 minutes before serving If a glaze is desired spoon pineapple or apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a few minutes before serving Lamb Chops Brown N Sear 4 chops dish preheated for 8 min Roast leg or 3 qt...

Page 16: ...ed bird until brown and crisp firkey Large oblong Cooking bag MED 5 13 to 16 min Brush with browning agent if desired Add 1 2 dish pcr lb cup water to cooking bag Slit bag near closure to vent D not use metal tie on bag Cook bretist side up Or place turkey breast up in dish and cnvcr with plastic wrap Microwave at MED 5 20 to 22 minutes per lb Remove plastic wrap baste and rotate dish 1 2 turn aft...

Page 17: ...er e Let stand in water a few minutes Melt butter in pie plate add omelet Microwave at MED 5 6 to 8 minutes Sprinkle cheese over omelet Microwave at MED 5 l z o I minute until cheese is slightly melted Combine and microwave filling stirring every 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Rotate 6 to 8 min dish 1 2 turn atter halt ot time Cheese Fondue Micr...

Page 18: ...etc Yes 10 to 20 min 14 to 20 min 9 to 12 min 7 to 10 min 15 to 20 min 10 to 15 min 10 to 12 min 2 to 5 min Oblong dish or casserole Yes HI 10 HI 10 H 10 HI 10 Cut in pieces or halves Add 1 4 cup water Use large enough casserole to low for boiling in dish To stir fry one type of vcgctablc substitute I tablespoon oil for water and follow times in conk ing guide Blanch only 1 pound or 1 quart prepar...

Page 19: ...ge after 7 minutes Brush with oil then cover with water Using fork turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving Add 2 cups water Stir after 10 minutes Add 1 z cups water Stir after 2 minutes Cereal 1 Always usc microwave safe utensils plastic or glass Use Iargc 3 Do not cover crrough container to avoid spillover 4 Stir halfway through cooking time 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking t...

Page 20: ... stuck in cake comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a few minutes When cooking several cupcakes you may notice some will be done before others If so remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest a few seconds more Rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of time Cut when cool Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting Candies 1 Always use microwave safe utensils pl...

Page 21: ...c kcn helps ti od cook evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front T rotate t14 turn turn the dish until the side which wus to the back of the wen is to the side 5 to 7 min Arrange in circle cover with plastic wrap For precooked meatballs reduce each time period by 2 minutes 20 to 25 min Cover with plastic wrap Rotate 1 4 turn after half...

Page 22: ...pers 6 medium green peppers 1 z lbs ground chuck beef 2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic minced 1 can 10 oz condensed tomato soup 1 2 cup water 1 to 2 cups grated cheese Makes 6 servings Conventional Method Cut off tops of green peppers remove seeds and membrane Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover drain In medium skillet on rang...

Page 23: ...pecialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic Trays and Plates used for frozen entrees and dinners pe of Utensil Cookware Microwave Uses Avoid Use only foil trays 3 4 in or less Foil or metal will reflect microwaves thus preventing even heating Arcing can occur if foil is c...

Page 24: ...r or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place 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 cooking tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse a...

Page 25: ...acle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the 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 n t insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounde...

Page 26: ...rned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check cooking guide or recipe for these instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check cooking guide for recommendation on increasing time All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Q Dull thumping sound while around the door ...

Page 27: ...r further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 N...

Page 28: ...ervice technician s travel costs to your home Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care R ...

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