GE jes1290 owner manual Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook, Vegetable Amount Time Comments

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Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook

NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable

Amount

Time

Comments

 

 

 

 

Asparagus

 

 

 

(fresh spears)

1 lb.

6 to 9 min.,

In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

 

 

Med-High (7)

 

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

 

 

 

 

Beans

 

 

 

(fresh green)

1 lb. cut in half

9 to 11 min.

In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green)

10-oz. package

6 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

(frozen lima)

10-oz. package

6 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

 

 

 

 

Beets

 

 

 

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

17 to 21 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

 

 

 

 

Broccoli

 

 

 

(fresh cut)

1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)

7 to 10 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)

9 to 13 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen, chopped)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Cabbage

 

 

 

(fresh)

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)

8 to 11 min.

In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(wedges)

 

7 to 10 min.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

 

 

 

 

Carrots

 

 

 

(fresh, sliced)

1 lb.

7 to 9 min.

In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Cauliflower

 

 

 

(flowerets)

1 medium head

9 to 14 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head

10 to 17 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Corn

 

 

 

(frozen kernel)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Corn on the cob

 

 

 

(fresh)

1 to 5 ears

3 to 4 min.

In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is

 

 

per ear

in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,

 

 

 

add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen)

1 ear

5 to 6 min.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

 

2 to 6 ears

3 to 4 min.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

 

 

per ear

half of time.

 

 

 

 

Mixed vegetables

 

 

 

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Peas

 

 

 

(fresh, shelled)

2 lbs. unshelled

9 to 12 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Potatoes

 

 

 

(fresh, cubed, white)

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

9 to 12 min.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.

 

 

 

casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole, sweet

1 (6 to 8 oz.)

3 to 4 min.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″

or white)

 

 

apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

 

 

 

 

Spinach

 

 

 

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz.

5 to 7 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen, chopped and leaf)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

 

 

 

 

Squash

 

 

 

(fresh, summer and yellow)

1 lb. sliced

5 to 7 min.

In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(winter, acorn or butternut)

1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)

8 to 11 min.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In

 

 

 

2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

 

 

 

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

 

 

 

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Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # 3513913700 49-40499 01-06 JROperating InstructionsGe.com Care and cleaning of the microwave oven sectionFollow these guidelines MICROWAVE-SAFE CookwareSee Extension Cords section GRILLING, Convection & Combination SafetyIf an extension cord is used Adapter PlugsAbout the features of your oven Press Enter and press Start Option Microwave Cooking Time and Auto FeatureEnter oven temperature Convection CookingTime Defrost or Express Cook Using the microwave featuresAbout changing the microwave power level Here are some examples of uses for various power levelsAdd 30 Seconds About the time and auto microwave featuresTime Cook Express CookVegetable Amount Time Comments Cooking Guide for Microwave Time CookDefrosting Tips Weight of FoodTime Defrost Auto DefrostFood Time Comments Defrosting GuideReheat About the convenience microwave featuresPopcorn BeverageConvection Time Cook with Preheat About the convection featuresConvection Time Cook without Preheating For Best Results…Combination Cooking Combination 1 Time Cooking with PreheatCombination 1 Time Cooking without Preheat CookingRemove cookware completely from the oven before turning food Setting a Combination 2 Microwave and Grill ProgramSetting a Grilling Program Using the grill featureGrill 2 Uses the Top Heater Only Combi 1 Uses both Microwave Power and Convection HeatCombi 2 Uses both Microwave Power and Grill Heaters Best cooking methodsCookware Microwave Convection Grill Combination Cookware tipsConvection Cooking Combination CookingAbout the other features Clear/Off Beeper VolumeDisplay On/Off Display SpeedTerm Definition Microwave termsHelpful Hints Care and cleaning of the microwave ovenHow to Clean the Inside How to Clean the OutsideThings That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Troubleshooting tipsProblem Possible Causes What To Do Page Page Page We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration What GE Will Not Cover GE Microwave Oven WarrantyWhen calling for service For The Period GE Will ReplaceReal Life Design Studio Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Consumer Support GE Appliances Website

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