GE JE1468K Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Automatic Cooting Containers& Covers
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers
and
coverings help
~lssure
good
cooking results.
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
Microwtiving Tips section.
Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers—they
can
prevent
ste~un
from
esc~lping
[uld
c:luse
food
to
overcook.
Match the amount of food to
the
size of the container. Fill
containers
:lt
least
h~df
fLIll
for
best
results.
Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
beiore
placing
food
in the oven.
Beads
of moisture turning into
steam
cun
misle~ld
the sensor.
Stir or rotate some foods after
a beeping signal, if required. See
Automatic Cooking Control
Guide and recipes on the
following pages.
Use
nlicrow~lve-safe
casseroles or
bowls
for
entrees
:ind
vegetables.
Cover with lids that
fit.
If
lids
are
not available, use plastic wrap
or
wax
p~lper.
Plastic
wrtip
should be
vented
over
food
to
idlow
for
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
plastic
wr:lp
firmly
around edges.
Use oblong or
square
cont:tiners
for
chicken or corn on the cob.
Plastic wrap covering should be
vented over food to
UIIOW
for
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
pl:lstic
wrap firmly
~lround
edges.
Paper plates—while
they
muy
be
used
for
Time
and
Temperature
For
frozen
entrees in paperboard
Cooking
:lnd
Defrosting, do not use
tr~lys,
remove tray
from
box but
do
them with automatic cooking.
Use
not
remove film over tray. Thick
microwuve-safe
pltites
or
bowls
for
entrees
may
take
longer
to
reheating. Cover with
pl:~stic
wr:lp
cook-see
the Automatic Cooking
or
wax
paper.
Control Guide.
For
trozen
foods
in metal trays,
remove
foil
covering
and
baked
goods, reinsert tray into box
and
close
ends of box.
Follow
Automatic
Cooking
Control
Guide setting
for
casserole;. Cover
casserole meat
and
veget:ibles
with
sauce.
If
they
are
not cool, it is
better to use Time Cook
1
&
11.
Slit
pl~lstic
pouches
I
inch
as
shown
above. Break
food
up
thoroughly after oven signals.