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GE JE42 Installation instructions

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Features p5 UseandCareof
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Cooking p6 modelsJE40&JE42
Heating&
CookingGuide p7
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UsetheProblemSolver pl$
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sheencanbewd. $km3ecookware ~wv••-
islabeled“suitableforMicmwavingY
Eyou areunsure,usethisdisht&f:
Measure,1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placehovenonor besidedish. ‘
MicrowaveMMminutes.Ifwater
becomeshot,dishismicrowave
safe. Ifdkh heats,it shouldnot
beusedformicrowaving.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,artd
plasticwrap can be used to cover
dishesin order to retainmoisture
andpreventspattering.
@$hne microwavedfoodsrequire
stirring,.nXating,or rearranging.
Checkyourcookingguide.
@W3ambuildsuppressureinfoods
whkh m-etight~ycoveredbyaskin
or membrane.piercepxatoes, egg
yoih andchickenlivers to prevent
bursting.
Before
Iwl.dthis
It isintendedto helpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave
Ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmore help,write (include
yourphone number-):
ConsumerAffairs
GeneralElectricCompany
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
write down the model
and serial
You’11find themon alabelinside
theoven.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer ProductOwnership
RegistrationCard that camewith
yourMicrowaveOven. Before
sendingin thiscard, please write
thesenumbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbersin any
correspondence or service calls
concerning yourMicrowaveOven.
The electric outputofthis
microwaveovenis 500 watts.
Be SW%!your Microwave
Oven is l“egisterd
It is important thatwe knowthe
locationofyour MicrowaveOven
shouldaneedoccurfor adjustments.
Yoursupplierisrcsponsihlcfor
registeringyoumtkowner,
Pleasecheck with yoursupplierto
Ix sure he hasdone so; alsosend in
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard. If youmove,or
ifyouarc nottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewrite to us, statingmodel
and serialnumbers.‘1’his
appliance
mustk?!qiskred. Pk!asf!becertain
that it is.
Writeto:
General Electric Company
Rmge Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225
Eyou received a
Owen. e.
Immediatelycontactthedealer (or
builder)that soldyouthe Microwave
Oven.
save time and money.
Before you FrequestSeF.”vice.,.
checktheProblemSolveronpage 18.
It listsminor causes ofoperating
problems that youcan correct
yourself.
Accessorv
04-FOB6-01hstakutioi’ Kit allows
this ovento be mounted under a
cabinet (availableat extra cost from
your General Electric supplier).
(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
-ope-tiooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.Itisimportantnotto
defeatortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNotPlaceanyobject
betweenthe ovenfront faceand
thedooror allowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatetheoven
ifitisdamaged.Itisparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(1)Door(bent),
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened),
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The OvenShouidNotbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.
Readallinstructionsbdorwusingthisappliance.
Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
theriskofburns,electricshock,~
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
@Usethisapplianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
oReadandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSUREK)
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
@Thisappliancemustregrounded.
Connectonlytoproperlygrounded
outlet.See“GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS”onpage17.
~Forbestoperation,plugthis.
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffhseortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
@Installorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.
~Becertaintoplace the front
surface ot’the doorthreeinchesor
morebackfromthecountertop
edgetoavoidaccidentaltipping
dthe applianceinnormalusage.
(Nusedloncountertop)
@Donotcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance.
@Donotuseoutdoors.
QDonotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater.
=Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
~Donotlet powercordhangover
edgeoftableorcounter.
~Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug?ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
@Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage16.
.Thisapplianceshould
be
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.
@Aswithanyappliance,Ck)Se
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren. ~XI••
@Toreducetheriskoffirein
theovencavity:
–Do notovercookfd. Carefully
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.
–Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
–Do notuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–Paper towels,napkinsand
waxpaper.Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Do notoperatetheoven
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedangeroffiredIf
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharin
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times–it savesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.
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–-Donotpoppopcorninyour
microwaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
–If materialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,turn
ovenoff,anddisconnectpower
cord,orshutoffpoweratfuseor
circuitbreakerpanel.
~someproducts suchmwhole
eggsandsealedcontainers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
~Avoid
heatingbabyfoodin
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
@Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressurecan
buildup.Thiscancausethecontainer
toburst,resultingininjury.
oUsernetii onlyasdirectedin
cookingguide.Foilstripsas
usedonmeatroastsarehelpfi.d
whenusedasshownincooking
guide.
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keepmetal
atleast 1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.
*COOMBgutensilsmaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransfer~*ecl
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
Q$ometimes,thecookingtray
canbecometoohottotouch.Be
carefidwhentouchingthecooking
trayduringandailercooking.
.F’oodscookedinliquids(such
aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfoodscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage16forinstructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
eThermome~er—Donot
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
@~~~fic~te~~s—Plasticu~mils
designedformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefidly.Evenmicrowave
plasticmaynotbeastolerantof
overcookingconditionsasareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoovercooking,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave
plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommendations.
2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision.
@when cookingporkfOllOW
ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoatleast170”F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
Icilledandmeatwillbesafetoeat.
oBoilingeggsisIIOt
recommendedinamicrowave
oven.Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury.
oFo~d~withunbrokeno~te~
%IW suchaspotatoes,sausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
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cOOkiIlg~uc~~~
ancltightiyclosedplasticbags
shbtildbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey
arenot,plasticcouldburstduring
orimmediatelyafiercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.Also,
plasticstoragecontainersshould
beat leastpartiallyuncovered
becausetheyformatightseal.
Whencookingwithcontainers
tightlycoveredwithplasticwrap,
removecoveringcarefullyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsandface.
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LDoor Handle. Pulltoopen
door.Doormustbesecurely
latchedforoventooperate.
2. Door Lf@K!s.
3. Door Screen. Metalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4. OvenInterior !@@. T_hrnson
whentimeris on.
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5. Own Vent.
6. ModeStirrer Cover.Protects
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Donotremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.
7’.CWssCookingTray.Traymust
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.
5
8. 15-IWnuteTimer with
graduatedscaleinfirstfive
minutes.Settimertodesired
cookingtime.Settingthetimer
startstheoven(whenthedoor
isclosed).
9. Model andSerialNumbers.
—
Thethnerallowsyoutopreset
thecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
StepkFillacup2/3fullofwater
andadd 1teaspoonofinstantcoffee
andstirtodis;olve.Useacupthat
hasnometaldecorationandis
microwavesafe.Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.
Step2: SetTimerControl.For
coffee,setat 1%minutes.Timer
mayberesetduringcooking
ifneeded.
Note:Tosettimerlessthan
2minutes,turntheTimerControl
past2andthenbacktothedesired
time.
Step3: Whentimeisup,theoven
sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff.
QuestionsandAnswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetke
calIedforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallo~ed,myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocationmostrecipes
giveyouatimerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor
minimumtime,testthefoodfor
doneness,andcookyourdisha
littlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. Whathappensif~ accidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshort
periodsoftimedoesnotdamage
themagnetronbutitisnot
recommended.
Q. CanIinterruptthecooking
functiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply
closethedoor.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
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6
m’
I. Directionsbe]owareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatmfrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainer~-
2.Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarer~reormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand
bakedfoods.
3.Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout.
Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
mm Amount Approximate Time,.Mhmtes
Appetizem
Saucy;suchasmeatballs, 1to2servings 3-5
cocktailfranks,riblets 3to4servings
(%cupperserving) 5-7
Pastrybites;smallpizzas, 2to4servings 2-3%
eggrollsetc.
HateofLeftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 3-5
Meall$ and main di$k!s
Saucymaindishes;chili, 1to2servings 5-8
chopsuey,spaghetti,stew 3to4servings 7-1o
(%-1cupserving) 1can(16oz.) 6-8
Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2servings 2-4
(4oz.perserving) 3to4servings 4-6
Hotdogsandsausages 1to21-2
3to42-3
Riceandpasta 1to2servings 1%-3
(%-%cupserving)
‘lIoppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings 5-7
3to4servings 7-9
Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.
—— —
smq$s
Waterbased 1to2servings 3-5
(1cupserving) 3to4servings 9-12
1can(10oz.) 7-9
Smallpieces;peas,corn,beans,etc. 1to2servings 1%-4
(Mcuppcrserving) 3to4servings 4-6
Largepiecesorwhole;corn 1to2servings 3-5
onthecob,asparagusspears,etc. 3to4servings 6-8
Mashed 1to2servings
(McUpperserving) 3-5
3to4servings 7-9
Tip: Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
Sh.Mx?s
Dessert;chocolate, ‘/2cup 1-2
butterscotch icup 2-3
Meator maindish,chunky ‘/2 cup 3-4
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti 1cup 4-6
sauce,etc. 1can(16oz.) 5-7
Creamytype %cup 3-4
1cup 4-5
Tip: Coverfiredtopreventspatter.
7
1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor
plastic).Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.
2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.
Fbod TimeinMinutes comments
Appetizers’
Frozenpreparedsandwiches 2-3 Wrapinpapertowel,Rotate1/4turnaflerhalfoftime.
persandwich
Pizza(3.7oz.) 3-5 Rotate1/2turnafier2minutes.
“,,,,
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)frozen 5-6 Timesgivcmareformicrowavepopcorn.
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)roomtemp. 4%5
Fish&Shewiiih
Fish&Chips(5-14oz.) 5-8 Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute
evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
BreadedFish(5-10oz.) 5-8 Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2paper
(14-16
OZ.) 9-11 towels,Rearrangeorrotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
(23-25OZ.) 11-13
Meats $
Drymixes,hamburgeradded 1446 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7minutes,
FrozenMeats(5-8oz.) 6-10 Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir
(10-16
OZ.) 8-18 meatpiecesorrotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
Frozen
HeartyT.V.-Style(17oz.) 12-15 Removefoilcoverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray ,
RegularT.V.-Sty1e(11oz.) 10-12 ismorethan3/4-inchdeep,placefoodinmicrowavesafe
PremiumEntree(8-9oz.) 10-12 container.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.If
(10-13oz.) 12-14 foodisinpouch,slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
PastaandRice
Cannedspaghetti(16oz.) 6-8 Stirbeforeserving.
FrozenLasagna(21oz.) 24-27 Rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutes
beforeserving.
Macaroni&Cheese(8oz.) 9-11 Stirorturn1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
Poultry
FriedChicken 2pieces 5-6 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.Rotate
4pieces 10-12 1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
6pieces 11-13
FrozenPouch(5-7oz.) 4-6 Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.Stirbeforeserving.
GriddleFoods
Frenchtoast 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
Waftles 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
Foods
CountrySausage 21%
&Biscuits 42-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute.
64-5 Rotate1/4turnafter2minutes.
BreakfastEntree(4-6oz.) 4-5 Stiroccasionallyorturn1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorg]ass.
mod Container cover Time comments
Beef
Ground(1lb.) Casserole Yes 7-9min. Stirewxy2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole
Crumbled ingredientsandfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,
(forcasseroies microwave12to15minutes,breakingupand
orsoup) stirringevery5minutes,
Meatballs Pieplate Wax 8-11min. Arrange3/4tol-inchapartincirclearound
(1lb.) paper edgeofdish.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalf
oftime,
Patties 8-in.squareglassdish Wax Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/4turn
4patties/lb. (withtrivetifdesired)or paper afterhalfoftime.Ifdesired,addbrowning
1-2patties ceramicdinnerplate(For 3-5min. sauceoragent.Letpattiesstand,covered,
3-4patties 1or2pattiesusepaper 6-8min. 2minutes.
platelinedwithdouble
thicknesspapertowels.)
Meatloaf Pieplate Plastic 26-29min. Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
(Roundloaf) wrap
Pork
Bacon Microwave Paper 1-1%min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron
safeplate towel perslice trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween
layersofpapertowels.
Porksausage Microwave Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rotatedish1/2turn
(raw) safeutensil paper afierhalfoftime.
2patties 2-4min.
4patties 5-7min.
Porklinksausage Microwave Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rearrangeafterhalf
(raw) safeutensil paper oftime.
2links 2-3min.
4links 5-6min.
8links ‘7-8min.
Canadianbacon Microwave Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.
2-4sjices safeutensil paper 1-2min.
6slices 2-3min.
1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutes
beforeserving.
2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.LJsealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3.Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
mod Container cover’ Time cmmnmt$
Fish
Filletsor 8-in.squaredish Waxpaperor 9-11min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand
steaks(1lb.) Plasticwrap 3minutesbeforeserving.
Clams,6Pieplateor Plasticwrap 6-8min. Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish 1/4turnafter
shallowdish halfoftime.
Shrimp(1lb.) Pieplateor Plasticwrap 7-9min. Stironceduringcooking.
(pcclcd) shallow{iish
Shrimp(2lbs.)2-qt.casscrolc Lidor 7-9min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
(Unpcclc(i) Plasticwrap
9
Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor5to10minutes,
Food container cover Time Gmments
Chkken
Pieces Plateor8-in. Waxpaper 3.4rein, Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired,
(1%-2Ibs., squaredish !, perpiece Arrangein~inglelayerincookingdishso
approx.6pieces) thickest,meatypiecesaretooutsideedges
ofdish,
Whole 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 1042min. Placebreastsidedown,Afterhalfofcooking
(2-2%lbs.) perib, timeturnover.Shieldendsoflegsandwing
tirxwithfoil.
CmlishHens ,’
Whole(stuffed 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 11-13min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Thrnover
orunstuffed, perlb. afterhalfoftime.
1-1%lbs.)
Halves 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 10-12min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedof
uerlb. stuffingifdesired,
1.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
Food container cover Time Comments
Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup No 1-1%min. Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
orcasserole peregg Microwaveuntilmelted.Scrambletheeggs
withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper
egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand
1to2minutestoseteggs.
Poached 1%-qt.casserole Lid 6-8min. Boil2cupshottapwater6to8minutes
1-1%min. covered.Breakeggsontoplate,puncture
peregg membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,
slipineggsgently.Cover.Letstandinwater
afewminutesbeforeserving.
Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsideoffoodswillnotbrown.Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsor
othertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrowncoloronupside-downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel
mixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.
Food container cover Time comments
CornBread 8-in.rounddish No 6-8min. Forflavorfhlbrownedtoppingsprinkle
(8OZ.) cookingdishwithfinelychopped,canned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish No 9~11min. Letstandonflatsurface10minutestofinish
(14oz.) baking.
Gingerbread 8-in.round No 11-13min. Letstandonflatsurface5minutesto finish
orsquaredish baking.
QuickBread Glassloafdish,bottom No 11-13min. Rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalftime.Letstand
(14-17oz.)linedwithwaxuam- onflatsurface15minutestofinishbakirw.
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