GE JE1840 Microwave terms.

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is

caused by:

■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like

antennas).

■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce

cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper

allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to

prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips

of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on

poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes

are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is

especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a

microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by

turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Term Definition

Microwave terms.

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Contents

Main Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Do Not Operate The Oven Should Not Do Not Attempt PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. Care and cleaning of the microwave oven FOODS SUPERHEATED WATER MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Follow these guidelines: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EXTENSION CORDS ADAPTER PLUGS EXTENSION CORDS Page Page GE & You, A Service Partnership. Read this Manual If You Need Service Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Convenience Features Press Enter Option About changing the power level. Time Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments frozen, Page Time Defrost Defrosting Guide Auto Defrost. High power level 10 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Express Cook Add 30 Seconds Popcorn Beverage Snacks Reheat Cook Auto Defrost About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder Clock Delay Start About the other features. Reminder Child Lock-Out Sound Kitchen Timer Microwave terms. Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside Page Before you call for service Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven GE Microwave Oven Warranty All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: Service Telephone Numbers.