GE JVM150J warranty How to Use the Oven Shelf, Positioning the Shelf

How to Use the Oven Shelf

●Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Roduct damage may result.

. Use potholders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

●Do not store microwave browning dish on metil shelf.

●Use of shelf with Auto Cook I or Auto Reheat is not recommended.

The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added c~pacity heating-and reheating in your Spacemak~r@ microwav~ oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techni~ues will differ from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this is shown on the next page. Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 31/2 inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf. following cookbook directions.

Use pot holders when handling food; heated together with yo~r oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food in 8-in. square or other 2-quart size casseroles. The ex~ra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes,

check to see that they will fit together on or under the sheif. Also, be–sure cookware is microwave-safe.

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Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the shelf, tiptheback slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or sidewall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side upon all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

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