GE 164D2966P142, 49-8622, JVM250, JVM250AV, JVM250BV, JVM250WV AUTOMATIC ROASTING

AUTOMATIC ROASTING

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Auto Roast Guide

• Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use

of cooking bag.)

• Insert probe as described in the Automatic

Roasting section.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and

hold at that temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer like

Auto Roast as explained

in the Automatic

Roasting section.

Display shows ‘‘SIM’’

and ‘‘CODE 4.’’

Oven switches to Hold

at 180°F., and continues

holding at 180°F. until

you remove food and

touch CLEAR/OFF

pad. If stirring is

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn

oven off.

CODE

CODE

Minimum End Approx. Time Hold* Doneness

Food Code Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium 1 160°F. 15–23 0 MEd

Well 2 170°F. 23–30 5–10 WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast 2 170°F. 23–30 10 WELL

Poultry (6 lb.max.)

Turkey Breast 3 185°F. 16–19 10–15 WELL

(Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final Approx. Doneness

Food Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments

Beef

Pot Roast 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

Chili 180°F. 5-8 SIM Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface.

Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chicken

Stewing 180°F. 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh

from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Broiler/Fryer 180°F. 3-4 SIM Same procedure as above.

Ham/Pork

Roast 180°F. 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable 180°F. 7-10 SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.

Stir every 3 hours.

Split Pea 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.

Stir after 3 hours.

Contents

Main SpacemakerMicrowave Oven GE Appliances Use and Care & Cooking Guide Model: JVM250 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, Tips Problem Solver HELP US HELP YOU Before using your oven, read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. Be sure your microwave oven is registered. If you received a damaged oven... IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance. W ARNING IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions The Exhaust Hood SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories IF YOU NEED SERVICE MICROW AVING TIPS VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (110) AUTOMATIC FAN FEA TURE If You Need Service Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Auto Fan Feature YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL Your Touch Control Panel SELECTIONS OFF MICRO COOK TIME 1 2 3 4 5 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Cooking Complete Reminder HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time Features of Your Oven How to Use the Kitchen Timer How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Using the Micro Cook II Feature Cooking by Time The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds The Express Cook Feature How to Use Reminder How to Use Delay Start POPCORN BEVERAGE How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Popcorn Beverage Defrosting by Time DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Defrosting Tips How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Cooking Tips COOKING BY TEMPERATURE The Temperature Probe Cooking by Temperature Auto Defrost How to Set Auto Defrost Stand Time Conversion Guide AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost AUTO DEFROST GUIDE Auto Defrost Guide Automatic Roasting AUTOMATIC ROASTING Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting How to Roast Beef to Medium AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer Automatic Simmer Guide Automatic Roasting Reheat REHEAT Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Example: Questions & Answers COOK Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Cook Codes Example: REHEAT AND COOK CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Cook Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS Basic Microwave Guidelines HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Item Amount Power Level Time Bakery Foods Beverages DEFROSTING GUIDE Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Fish and Seafood Fruit COOKING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetable Amount Time Comments Defrosting Guide Cooking Guide GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF Positioning the Shelf How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf Care and Cleaning CARE AND CLEANING How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Outside Cooktop Light/Night Light LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Oven Light Light Bulb Replacement Grounding Instructions The Exhaust Feature GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING Reusable Grease Filters THE EXHAUST FEATURE To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER Page Page Well Be There Consumer Services 800.626.2000 In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) W ARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.