GE JES61T Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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COOmG GU~E(continued)Vegetables1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause one comer to vent.darkening and dehydration of surface. 5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces pieces.to the outside of the dish. 6. For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables duringcooking.Food Container Cover Time CommentsFreshSlices, pieces(1 lb.)(2 lbs.)Whole, halves orlarge or starchyvegetables(winter squash,cauliflower, etc.)Watery (tomatoes,summer squash)(1 lb.)(2 lbs.)Potatoes(6 to 8 oz. each)1234Corn on the cob1234Casserole Yes9 to 20 min.14 to 25 min.Casserole or Yes 9 to 20 min.square dishCasseroleNoYesNo7 to 12 min.12 to 17 min.3 to 6 min.7 to 10 min.11 to 15 min.14 to 20 min.No Husk orplastic wrap 4 to 7 min.6 to 10 min.12 to 16 min.15 to 18 min.Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.Add 112 cup water to cauliflower.Winter squash needs no water. Turnvegetables over after half of time.Cut in pieces or halves. No additionalwater is needed.Prick skin before cooking. Positionpotatoes in star pattern on turntableAfter cooking, wrap in foil and allowto stand for 5 minutes before serving.For convenience and freshest flavor,microwave corn in husk. Position cornin star pattern on turntable.FrozenPackage (10 oz.)Pouch (10 OZ.)Corn on the cob(4 ears)Blanching freshvegetables forfreezingCasserole Yes 7 to 11 min. Add 1 tablespoon water. Stir after halfof time.Plate No 6 to 9 min. Pierce pouch before cooking. Stirbefore serving.Casserole Plastic wrap 9 to 12 min. Follow package instructions. Place onturntable in star pattern.Casserole Yes 4 to 10 min. Blanch 1 pound or 1 quart vegetablesat a time. Place in 1 or 2 qt. casserolewith 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Cool drainedblanched vegetables immediately byplunging in container of ice water.22