GE 49-8697 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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How to Use the Probe to Simmer
The Simmer feature heats food to
180°F. and holds it at that temper-
ature up to 12 hours or until you
remove it and press CLEAR/OFF.
1
Insert the temperature probe
into the food, resting it on the
side of the dish. Attach it
securely in the oven wall.
2
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
4 times to select Simmer.
3
Press START. If you need to stir
the food, restart the oven by
pressing START again.
When the simmer temperature is
reached, the oven holds the food
at that temperature until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed.
Beef
Pot Roast 5–7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If
adding vegetables, make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
Chili 5–8 Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of thigh from below end and
parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Broiler/Fryer 3–4 Same as above.
Ham/Pork
Roast 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea 5–7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least
2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
Food Type Hours* Comments
Simmer Guide
*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.