GE JES1036 User manual

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Microwave Oven
164D3370P207 49-40246-2 04-02 JR
JES1036
Owner’s
Manual
Safety Instructions . . .2–10
Operating Instructions
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . .31, 32
Changing the
Power Level . . . . . . . . .16
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . .23–26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . .12–15
Microwave Terms . . . . .30
Other Features . . . .27–29
Time Features . . . .17–22
Troubleshooting
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven . . . . .34
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________
Serial # ____________
Find these numbers on
a label inside the oven.

■Read and follow the specific
precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
■This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet.
See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 8.
■Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
■Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more back from
the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
■Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open
since open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
■Do Not Place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■
Do Not Operate the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
WARNING!
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
■Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
■Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking
appliance.
■Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
■Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
■Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
■Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
■Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool or
near a sink.
■Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
■Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
■Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
■To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
– Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
– If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
■See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven
section of this manual.
■GE does not support any
servicing of the microwave.
We strongly recommend
that you do not attempt
to service the microwave
yourself.
■As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■Metal or foil touching the side
of the oven.
■Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
■Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
■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.
■Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode and
should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could
result in injury.
■Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■Operating the microwave
with no food inside for more
than a minute or two may
cause damage to the oven
and could start a fire. It
increases the heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
■Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
ARCING
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■SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not
heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup. After heating,
let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
■Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid off.
Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food
to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The
container may feel cooler
than the formula really is.
Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
■Don’t defrost frozen beverages
in narrow-necked bottles
(especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can
cause the container to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■Spontaneous boiling—
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may
start to boil during or shortly
after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid,
we recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand in
the oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after the oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in
narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can
build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
■Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes.
To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
■Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
■Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly–meat to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
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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 “suitable
for microwaving.”
■If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
■If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
■Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
■Do not use the microwave to
dry newspapers.
■Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use.
■Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
■Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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■“Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be
at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
■Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″high; remove the
top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1″away
from the sides of the oven.
■Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials
and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of
a UL listed adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle 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 not 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 grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
ADAPTER PLUGS
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Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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WARNING!
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be
in place when using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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30 SEC.
TIME DEFROST
TIME COOK
AUTO DEFROST
COOK
POPCORN REHEAT
BEVERAGE
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Time Features Convenience Features
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Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
30 SEC. Starts immediately!
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz.
Press once, twice or 1.75 oz.
or three times more/less time
BEVERAGE
Starts immediately! 4 oz., 8 oz.
Press once, twice or 12 oz.
or three times
REHEAT Food type 1–4 Serving size
COOK Food type 1–6 + weight
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power
level may also be changed during time countdown.
Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on a range. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 will cook
faster but food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to
the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy
did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check
the food. Close the door and press START to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press TIME COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press TIME COOK again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1
1
⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
(1
1
⁄ 4 to 1
1
⁄ 2 lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
(1
1
⁄ 4 to 1
1
⁄ 2 lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen, 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2 - or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11
/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange
after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. baking dish. Cover with vented
per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white) in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
and leaf) 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
and yellow) cup water.
(winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time.
See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
Press TIME DEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press START.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the
total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
■Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced
or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic
storage containers should be partially uncovered.
■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
■Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before cooking.
■When defrosted, food should be cool but softened
in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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0
4
EXPRESS COOK
TIME DEFROST
START
About the time features.