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    Spacemaker IITM Microwave Oven Contents Adapter Plugs :42 (;rounding Instructions :42 Add ~lo Seconds 10 Hold Time 8 Appliance Registration 2 Installation :32 Auto cook” 19,20 Light Bulb Replacement :33 Auto Defrost 14, 15 Microwaving Tips :3 Auto Reheat 17, 18 Minute/Second Timer 8 Auto Roast 12, 1:3 Model and Serial Numbers 2,6 Auto Simmer 13 P[...]

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    Help us help you... Before using your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. 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 40[...]

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    Microwaving Tips s 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. Some cookware is labeled “suit~blc for microwaving.” If you are not sure[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) —Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. —Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no h[...]

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    ● ~~Boilab]e” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with c[...]

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    Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. TTT I I I I 1. Door Latches. 2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves conf[...]

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    Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 2. TIME COOK 1 & II. M icrowavc for a selected a[...]

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    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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call 1. Touch MI N/SEC TIMER pad. 2. Touch 3 and MINUTE pad ([...]

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    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 th~w foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and[...]

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    Cooking by Time Time Cook I & 11 allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook, To become better acquainted with [i me cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below. ,& / ““3 / Step 1: Fill a cup 2[...]

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    Popcorn Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package (;f popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the mtinufacturer ’s instructions. Close oven door. [ml Step 3 Touch POPCORN p~d [ml Step 4 Touch START The popcoln ~en~or dutom~tlc~lly calcul’~te~ the cooking time After the p[...]

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    Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking. Just as in conventional roasting, only [...]

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    Auto Roast Guide ● Place meats i n d cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) ● Recommended codes are shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. ● Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section. Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) Total time includes time to bring food to 180[...]

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    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even de[...]

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    Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1- 6.() lbs, Turn over. Separate and shield where necessary. 5 minutes 0.1 -6.0 lbs Separate. Remove defrosted pieces. 2 minutes Ground Meat 0.1- 6.() lbs, Turn over. Remove defrosted areas and break apart. 5 minutes Beef Pattie[...]

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    Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & 11 setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. TetTlp Cook & Hol[...]

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    Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With mfiny leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various typ[...]

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    Auto Reheat (continued) Containers and covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results. ● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe’? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section. “ Never use tight-sealing plastic lid[...]

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    Auto Cook The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time ii the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Because most cooking containers must be co[...]

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    How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, yOLI can set the oven to cook for 20Y0 ]ess time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 4 I next time and you’ll get 2~@~0 shorter cooking tilne. If you want a longer[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Containers & Covers Containers and covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. c Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe’? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section, ● Never use tight-sealing p[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Control Guide ● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. ● Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 fLlll. ● Add I/4 to 1/2 cup wa[...]

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    Food Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tctrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces (Up to 2fi Ibs.) Whole chicken (Up to ~ Ibs. ) Fish fillets ( 1 lb.) Meat loaf ( I X Ibs. ) Hamburger patties (4) Sausage patties [...]

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    Automatic Cooting Meafi and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave-sate containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 8. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code$. Cover with plastic wrap. Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwtive-sa[...]

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    Meat or Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—20 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 1/2 1/8 1 1 3 1 3 1/2 1 1 1 lb. ground chuck cup dry bread crumbs teaspoon pepper teaspoon salt teaspoon chili powder tablespoons dry minced onions egg tablespoons ketchup cup instant rice can ( 15’/2 oz.) kidney beans, und[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Vegetables Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of Pieces or slices of vegetables vegetables such as cauliflower or require 1/4 to I/2 cup of water. Use squash use Auto Cook code 1. Use appropriate size covered contuiner. a round container close to the size Microwave on Auto Cook code 1 . of vegettible. Add I/2 cup wat[...]

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    Vegetible Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Auto Cook Code 1 Approx. Cooking Time—12 min. Makes 4 Servings 1 1 3 1 2 2/3 1/4 1 1 2 tablespoon oil tablespoon soft butter medium onions, quartered small green pepper, cut in l/4-in. wide strips cups thinly-sliced cabbage cup carrots, sliced in thin diagonal slices cup sliced green onions cup broccoli flowe[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Fruits and Desserts Fruits Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accomptiniment. In 2-clt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea. ) drained pineapple chunks. Mix together 1 cup sllgar and 1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple. Top with mixture of 2 cLIps buttery -tlavol-e[...]

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    Dessert Recipes Easy Chocolate Cake Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lo-in.) ~be Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s k’ood cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-1/3 cups water 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans In lzlrgc bowl. pliicc c:lke mix, eggs, {}i] :lnd w~tel-. Fc~low package l-ccolllt~lend:ltions” for rnixcr speed :[...]

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    How to Use the Double Duty TM Shelf ● Use the shelf. only when cooking foods on 2 levels. ● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. I~roduct damage may reSUlt. ● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. ● I)o not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf: ● Use of DOUBLF. DUTY” shelf. with Au[...]

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    How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together, Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microw~~ve at High ( I ()) for 3 minutes. Reverse position of. pl~ltes (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High ( 1 ()) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue[...]

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    GROU~ING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. Use of Adapter Plugs In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk Usage situations where of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. appliance’s power cord will This appliance is equipped with a be disconnected infrequently. power cord ha[...]

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    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 interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh. ● Don’t us[...]

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    -“–%’- ‘==s Questions? + Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED “PRObE” APPEARS ON DISPLAY “Error” APPEARS ON DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or [...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assuri~nce that if you ever need infc~rmati(~n or assistance from GE, w~ll b~ there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! GEAnswer Centera In-Home Repair Service 80MEXARES (80M32-2737) Service Contracts 80@626-2224 I Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Patis andAccessories 80[...]

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    YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN I WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. II WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave ov[...]