GE JES623 Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Glossary of Microwave Terms Heating or Reheating GuideHEATING OR REHEATING GUIDENOTE: Use Power Level High unless otherwise noted.Item Amount Power Level TimeBakery FoodsCake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piece Low 1/2 to 1 min.nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low 2 to 4 min.12 rolls or doughnutsDinner rolls, muffins 1 Medium 1/4 to 1/2 min.6 to 8 Medium 1 to 2 min.Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice=1/8 of 9 inch pie 1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie Med-High 5 to 7 min.BeveragesCocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups Med-High 3 to 6 min.Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups 1 to 3 min.Meats and Main DishesChicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces 2 to 3 min.Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min.Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1/2 to 1 min.Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 min.Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 min.chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Med-High 2 to 4 min.Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High 1 to 3 min.Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 min.Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.Plate of LeftoversMeat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 to 4 min.Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.SandwichesMeat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Med-High 1 to 3 min.Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, 1 to 2 servings Med-High 1 to 2 min.etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.SoupsMilk-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High 2 to 3 min.Water-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 11⁄2 to 3 min.Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.VegetablesLarge pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc. 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min.Mashed (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min.Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min.Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.1. Directions below are for heating or reheatingalready-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or atroom temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions aresome sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since thecenter is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to165°F. will provide safe, palatable results.Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving.Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish doesnot necessarily mean food is heated throughout.If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.11