User manual GE JEM31

[. . . ] 49-40356-1v01 5/11/04 3:58 PM Page 1 GEAppliances. com Microwave Oven Safety Instructions . . 2­11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature . . 15­20 Owner's Manual JEM31 Troubleshooting Tips . . 32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . [. . . ] Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. I 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. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips I 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. I For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. I 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. 18 49-40356-1v01 5/11/04 3:59 PM Page 19 Safety Instructions GEAppliances. com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb. ) 8 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb. ) 5 to 8 min. Fruit Plastic pouch ­ 1 or 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb. ) Franks (1 lb. ) Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Operating Instructions 3 to 7 min. Ground meat (1 lb. ) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting. Unwrap and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2­4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. [. . . ] I Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. I Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. I Damage caused after delivery. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. [. . . ]