GE JES41W Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Heating or Reheating Guide1.2.3.Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cookedfoods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Usemicrowave-safe cookware. 4.Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are somesandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is thelast to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe,palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming orbubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food isheated throughout.If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure itis safe for use in microwave ovens.Item Amount TimeAppetizersDips: cream or processed cheese 1/2 cup 2X to 3X min.1 cup 3 to 5 min.Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings 2 to 4 min.Saucy: meatballs, riblets, 1 to 2 servings 1 X to 5 min.cocktail franks, etc. 3 to 4 servings 3 to 7 min.(1/2 cup per serving)Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.Bakery FoodsCake, ;offee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piecenut or fruit bread 2 pieces4 pieces9-in. cake or12 rolls ordoughnutsDinner rolls, muffins 1246 to 8Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice1 slice= l/8 of 9-in. pie 2 slices(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices9-in. pie1/4 to 1/2 min.1 to I X min.1 X to 2 min.4 to 5 min.1/4 to 1/2 min.1/2 to I min.1 to I X min.1 to 2 min.1/2 to 1 min.1 to 1 X min.2Z to 3 min.5 to 7 min.BeveragesCocoa, other milk based(6 OZ./CUp) 1 to 2 cups 3 to 6 min.(9 oz./cup) 1 to 2 cups 5 to 7 min.Coffee, tea, cider(6 OZ./CUp) 1 to 2 cups 1 X to 3 min(9 oz,/cup) 1 to 2 cups 3 to 5 min.Gravies & SaucesDesserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc. 1/2 cup X to 2 min.1 cup 1 to 3 min.Gravies: giblet or creamy 1/2 cup 2 to 4 min.I cup 3 to 5 min.Meat or main dish sauces, such as 1/2 cup 2 to 4 min.spaghetti sauce, etc. 1 cup 3 to 6 min.1 can (16 oz.) 4 to 7 min.Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.Griddle FoodsPancakes, french toast or waffles:Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces I to 1 M min.Syrup & butter 2 or 3 pieces 1 to 1 Z min.Tip: Do not cover.