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Spacemaker MicrowaveOven
Safety instructions
Precautions
to Avoid
to Excessive
................... 3.5
Possible
Microwave
Operating
Instructions,
............ 2
Auto
Foil
13
........................... 4,
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ................... 29.32
Tips
Add30Seconds
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Exposure
Energy
Problem Solver .............................. 33
21,24,26
Exhaust Fan ............................................
31, 32
Grease Filter ..................................................
3 1
Defrost .................................................
20
Light Bulb Replacement
Auto Defrost Guide .....................................
2 1
Oven Shelf .....................................................
29
Temperature
29
Automatic
Auto
Fan Feature
............................ 5. 7
Roast .............................................
Auto Simmer
23
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13
Beeper
Feature
.............................................
13
Beverage
Feature
........................................
16
Clock ..................................................................
8
Panel ..............................................
8, 9
CookFeature
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Cooking
Guide
12,13
Reminder
.........................................
32
Adapter
Plugs
..............................................
Extension
Grounding
instructions
...................
Consumer
Services
lo
Appliance
Registration
Phone
.............................................
27
Important
18
Model and Serial
Defrosting
Guide
26
Warranty
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Delayed
Cooking
.........................................
Fan ...................................
Heating
or Reheating
Guide
..................... 25
11
11
Oven
Tips ..........................................
6
Pad .......................................................
Shelf
...................... 4, 5,
8
10, 14,28,29
Popcorn
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Power Levels
........ 2,7,8,
11,
12,14,
17-20,22,25-27
Reheat
Feature
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Snacks
Feature
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Temperature
GE App/iances
Probe
4,8-11,
.......... 2
BackCover
10
................. 24
Kitchen
Timer
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Minute
....................... 35
Location
13
H0idTime......................................................
Microwaving
Number
,5, 9,31,32
Features
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Terms
Numbers
11
Express
CookFeature
.................................
of Microwave
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35
................................. 2
by Time ......................................
Glossary
32
.............................. 32
Defrosting
Exhaust
32
Cords ...........................................
19
Cooking
byTime...................................
Complete
Installation
17
CookingbyTemperature
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Cooking
.....................................
22, 23
Auto Start/Reminder ....................
Control
Probe
............................ 30
16
14,16
19,22,23,29
Models: JVM240BL
JVM240WL
JVM241BL
Microwavepoweroutput
ofthisovenis 850 watts.
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HELP U S HELP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
Before you request service...
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
It is important that we know
the location of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don't understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
.
egistration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier
to be sure he has done so; also
send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not
the original purchaser, please
write to us, stating model and
serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
Save time and money.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
• Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
• Light reflection
outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
• Dull thumping
is operating.
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
around door or
sound while oven
• Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It's
similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances and does not
indicate a problem with
your oven.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do NotAttempt to operate thisoven with
thedoor open since open-door operation can
result in harmfulexposureto microwave
energy.It is important not to defeator tamper
with the safetyinterlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven
front face and the dooror allowsoil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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(c) Do Not _crate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properlyandthat thereis no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (brokenor loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC ONS
Read All Instructions Before Using Your Appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
a,
.Do not let power cord hangover
or counter.
WARNING-To
reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read and follow the specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on the previous page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly, grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this book.
.Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual,Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat
or cookfood, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrialuse.
• This over-the-range ovenwas designed
for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.
It maybe installedover both gas and electric
cooking equipment
• For best operation, plug this applianceinto its
own electricaloutlet, to prevent ticketing of
tights,blowing of fuseor tripping of circuit
broker.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
.Do not store this applianceoutdoors. Do not
usethis productnear water--for example, in a wet
basement,near a swimmingpool ornear a sink
• This microwaveoven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven-ace when the oven is in
operation.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
.Keep power cord away from heatedsurfaces.
edge of table
.Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, flit is not
working properly, or ifit has been damaged
or dropped.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
--Do not overcook food, Carefullyattend
appliance if paper,plastic or othercombustible
materials are placedinside the oven to facilitate
cooking
--Remove
wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
--Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
--Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon f'damentsshould be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
--Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or.unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
--Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate andcatch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
•-Do not operate the ovenwhile emptyto avoid
damage to the ovenand the danger of fh'e-If
by accident the oven shouldrun emptya minute
or 2, noharm is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty atall times-it saves
energy andprolongs the life of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC ONS
(continued)
--Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paperproducts,cookingutensils
or food in the oven whennot in use.
mIf materialsinside oven shouldignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, anddisconnect
power cord, orshutoff"power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for example, closed jars-will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave overt. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury,
.Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
without their lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
,Don't defrost frozenbeverages in narrow
necked bottles(especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure canbuild
up, This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury,
• Use foil only as directed in this book, TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high; remove the top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
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.Cookware
of heat transferred
may become
from the
hot heated
because
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware,
.Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) maytend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s)for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
.Thermometer-Do
not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven;
.Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If .you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food
or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
create electricalarcing in the oven anddamage
oven walls.
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.Plastic cookware---Plasticcookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics onlyand
use them in s!rict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
.When cooking pork, followthe directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°1:.
Thisassures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the meat,it will be killed and meat
will be safe to eat.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
.Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and e yolks(see previous
caution) shou_c_bepierce_tto allow
steam to escape during cooking.
.Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
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certain specialcircumstances,
. Spontaneous
boiling-Under
liquids may start
to boil during
or shortlyafter removal from
the microwave oven.To prevent
burns from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. Whencooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
.Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
opcorn bags, cooking pouches and
oxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
.Use of the shelf accessory.
--Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
--Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.
Product damage may result.
--Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware, They may be hot.
--Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
--Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.
--Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
Do NOT use the metal shelf"with the Popcorn
program (see the Popcorn section).
.The exhaust fan in the oven *operate
automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature). Whilethe fan
is operating, caution is requiredto prevent
the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fireswhilethe exhaust fan is in
use. Forthis reason:
--Never leavesurface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovercauses smoking and
greasy spilloversthatmay ignite and spread if
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat only when necessary.
flaming
on surface
--Insmother
the event
of a pan
grease
fire,
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray.
--Clean the vent hood often. Donot allowgrease
to buildup on the hood or the filter
--Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter.
Con'osive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
--When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,may
spread the flame.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional
The Exhaust Hood
.Have it installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer• Seethe special installation
booklet packed with the microwave oven.
Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX40WII Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM240WL).
JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for models P,/M240BL
and JVM241BL).
JX50 Glass Canopy Kit
JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
installation.
This microwave oven is UL listed for
instigation over electric and gas ranges.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We're proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for
some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details--including
your phone number--to:
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wicker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
MICROWAVING TIPS
.Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used; Some cookware is labeled "suitable
for microwaving."
.If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both
the dish you are
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of
water--set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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.Paper towels, waxed
can be used to cover
moisture and prevent
plastic wrap so steam
paper and plastic wrap
dishes in order to retain
spattering. Be sure to vent
can escape.
.Some microwaved
foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
Check the Cooking Guide
.Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, e,,,,_,_,
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full
power is the fastest way to cook and gives you
100% power. Each power level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to %qualize" or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
POWER LEVEL
BEST USES
High 10
Medium 7
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boilin_ liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter,
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come onto protect the internal parts of the
microwave.
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YOUR
TOUCH
CONTROL
PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
13. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the
different fan speeds.
14. TEMP COOK. Use the temperature probe to
cook by using a preset temperature. Once food
reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
15. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad,
the desired number pad for the code, then START,
The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic
preset program.
5. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
16. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
6. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
17. COOK. Touch this pad, a code number and
weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of
foods using different times and power levels.
7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
9. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and O and "1:30" will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
10. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,
temperature, power level, or food weights for
Auto Defrost.
11. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
12. AUTO
oven to
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be used
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START. Allows you to program your
begin cooking at a preset time of day-12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can
like an alarm clock.
18. SNACKS. Touch this pad, a code number and
weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of
snack foods.
19. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds
of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook
time as it's counting down or for an "instant on"
for 30 seconds.
20. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
21. MIN. Use this with number pads to enter whole
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
4 and MIN.
22. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
23. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
24. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on
the surface light. Touch NIGHT to turn on the
night light.
25. SOUND LEVEL. Touch the SOUND LEVEL
pad. Touch number pad O, 1, 2 or 3, then touch
START pad to change the sound level of the
oven beeper.
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The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER"
and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper
portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock
and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
"PROBE" Appears on the Display:
.Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook function is being used.
.Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
8. Hood Controls.
Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Surface Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
9. Grease Filters.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook and
Auto Roast functions only.
6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods
on two levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven
Shelf section for special instructions.)
Cooking
Complete
(For all cooking features
Auto Roast code 4)
Reminder
except Temp Cook and
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display "End" and beep once a minute
until you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAWOFF pad.
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10. Cooktop
Light.
11. Automatic Cooking
12. Oven Floor.
Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
.It operates
Timer
Timer has 3 timing functions:
as a minute timer.
.It can be set to delay cooking.
.It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
Using a Holding
Time
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
"holding time" between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK or
AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or
code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number
of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp
Cook or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in
food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero
and cooking will begin.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MIN pad (for
3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
Delayed
Cooking
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
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KITCHEN
Step
4: Set
standing or
hold time
touching
KITCHEN
TIMER
pad. by
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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TIME
DEFROST
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Step s: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold for l0 minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK
DEFROST pad.
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TIMECOOK
I & II pad.
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN for
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
is automatically set on power level 3 but
can be changeci by touching the POWER
LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
START
each function is automatically
Step 8: Touch START. As
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes "End."
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COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave
amount of time.
for a preset
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a
cup 2/3 full of
water, add
1 teaspoon of
instant coffee
and stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Tips
Step 2: Touch TIME
I&ll
[TllECOOK
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see "How to Change Power Level" below.)
COOK I &II pad.
MIN pad for 1 minute.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want
to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
I&II.
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TIIE(:OOK
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
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Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
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How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
Step 7: At the end of "COOK TIME I," the second
power level is displayed and "COOK TIME II" is
shown counting down.
Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 9: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
The Express
The Express
1-5 minutes.
Cook Feature
Cook feature
is a short-cut method
to set time for
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
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Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of
_ookin_
at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2
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, for 2 minutes of cooking .
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time.No need to touch
_-_ _
--_-START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of davm
up to a 12-hour delay.
AUTO
START
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
(REMINDER)
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder
feature
clock,
starting
without
can be used like an alarm
the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment
at 10 a.m.
AUTO
START
/
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(REMINDER)
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup
to 12 hours later).
Add 30 Seconds
convenient way to extend cooking time by
The
Add 30 while
Seconds
provides
a
30 seconds
the feature
oven timer
is counting
down. It will add 30 seconds to the time
shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may also be used as an express
cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need
to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is
now set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad. The display will show "REM" until the oven
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The
REMinder time may be displayed by touching the
AUTO START pad. The time-of-day may be
displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
The Beeper
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Feature
The Beeper Feature lets you change the sound level
of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:
SOUND
LEVEL
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LEVEL pad.
Step 1: Touch the SOUND
(CODES: 0-1-2-3)
Step 2: Touch O for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for Normal
or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the
oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
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POPCORN
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Popcorn
NOTE: Doprogram.
NOT use the metal shelf with the
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
POPCOIW
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
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No need to touch START, the oven
Step start
3: Touch
POPCORN pad.
will
immediately.
or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked,
another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad
and then immediately
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then immediately
touch number pad 1.
A minus sign will appear
on the display beside the
word "POP". The minus
sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
touch number pad 9.
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A plus sign will appear
on the display beside the
word "POP". The plus
sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.
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No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 9, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
there is
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No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 1, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
SNACKS
With the Snacks feature, the
oven automatically sets the
mierowaving times and power
levels for you.
Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch
the SNACKS pad. For codes 1 to 4
enter the quantity of food. For
codes 5 and 6 enter the food
weight in ounces. Then touch the
START pad.
How to Use the Snacks Feature
(Snacks
Codes 1 to 4)
NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks
Codes 5 and 6.
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Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
SNACKS
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b: CRd
CODE
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pad.
START
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The oven calculates time and
changes power levels during
microwaving to give even results.
Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food code.
For example, touch
number pad 1 for bread,
rolls and muffins. The
code number and food
type you selected will
appear on the display.
"ENTER" will flash.
Step 4: Touch number pad to
enter the quantity of food. For
example, touch 2. After 5
seconds "START" flashes on
the display.
Oven will begin microwaving.
Step
5: Touch
the START
pad.
Touching
the SNACKS
pad
during microwaving will display
the remaining time. When done,
oven displays "End".
How to Use the Snacks Feature
(Snacks Codes 5 and 6)
NOTE: See the previous page on how to use
Snacks Codes 1 to 4.
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Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish or container. Close
the oven door.
SNACKS
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Step 4: Touch number pad
to enter food weight. For
[_ @ ---_12 example,
touch 15 and
2 for
ounces. After
seconds
"START" flashes on
the display.
Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.
START
Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food
code. For example,
touch number pad 5
for soup. The code
number and food twe
you selected will appear
on the display. "ENTER
WEIGHT" will flash.
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Step 5:will
Touch
themicrowaving.
STARTpadpad.
Touching
the
SNACKS
during
Oven
begin
microwaving will display the
remaining time. When done, oven
displays "End".
SNACKS CODE GUIDE
Codes
€1
1 to 4
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:
Food
Code
Display
Quantity
Limit (QTY)
Comments
Bread, rolls,
muffins
1
BREAd
1 to 4
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Sandwiches
2
SANDw
1 to 2
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Pizza
(leftover slices)
3
PIZ
1 to 4
Use microwave-safe
plate.
Dessert
4
TOP
1 to 4
Use microwave-safe
dish.
Toppings
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Codes
5 and 6
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For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:
Food
soup
Cheese Dip
Code
Display
Weight
Limit (OZ)
5
SOUP
8 to 40 oz.
Use microwave-safe
6
CHEEZ
4 to 16 oz.
If container is microwaveable,
follow instructions on container;
or use microwave-safe dish.
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dish.
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REHEAT
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to
automatically reheat a previously cooked food.
The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.
Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat
many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.
Reheat
To Reheat
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.
REHEAT
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Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
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The serving size may even be changed or added
after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn
off automatically when finished.
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Than One Serving
The word "SERV"
and a number will be
displayed to show how
many servings have
been selected.
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to selec a
food group.
Reheat
More
Guide
Code
Display
Serving
Size
Time per
Serving
1
PASTA
1-3
2 min. 10 sec.
Pasta
2
MEATS
1-3
1min. 30 sec.
Meats, casseroles,
3
VEGS
1-3
1 min. 15 sec.
Fruits and vegetables
4
BEV
1-3
1 min. 30 sec.
Beverages
5
SAUCE
1-3
1 min. 15 sec.
Sauces and gravies
6
PLATE
-
3 min. 45 sec.
2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
Foods Recommended
pizza
BEVERAGE
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a
cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer
to the Microwaving Tips section).
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_ Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need
BEVERAGE
to touch START, the-oven will start
immediately.
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The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be
changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after
touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven will signal
and turn off automatically when finished.
COOK
With the Cook feature, the oven
automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for you.
Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch
the COOK pad. Touch a number
pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired
food group. Enter the food weight in
ounces, then touch the START pad.
The oven calculates cooking
time and changes power levels
during cooking to give even
cooking results.
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Step 4: Enter weight. For
example, touch 1 and 8 for
How to Use the Cook Feature
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
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COOK
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18 ounces. After 5 seconds
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START" flashes on the display.
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Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.
START
Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food
code. For example,
touch number pad 1
for canned vegetables.
The code number and
food type you selected
will appear on the
display. "ENTER
WEIGHT" will flash.
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Step
5:Touch
START
pad. will
the
padthe
during
cooking
OvenCOOK
will begin
cooking.
Touching
display the remaining Cook time.
Oven displays "End" when cooking
is done.
Cook Code Guide
Cook
Code
Weight
Limit (OZ)
Canned
Vegetables
I
4 to 18 OZ.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen
Vegetables
2
4 to 16 OZ.
Fresh
Vegetables
3
4 to 16 OZ.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes
4
8 to 40 OZ.
Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.
Fish
5
4 to 16 OZ.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken
Pieces
6
4 to 40 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat
(Beef, Pork,
Turkey)
7
8 to 48 OZ.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Bacon
8
2 to 10 oz.
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Pizza
(frozen
microwaveable)
9
4 to 16 OZ.
Follow pa.ckage instructions to prepare pizza for
microwavmg.
Food
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
•Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
• See the Defrosting
Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
TIME
DEFROgl
)
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and M[N pad for 4 minutes.
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START
the cycle is completed, the oven
sl_,nals
Step 4: and
Touch
flashes
START.
End,When
then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End,"
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in
paper or plastic can
be defrosted in the
package. Tightly
closed oackages
should 'be slit, pierced
or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as
directed by package. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
.Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
•For even defrosting,
some foods need to
be broken up or
separated part of
the way through
the defrosting time.
.Check the Defrosting
Guide for other defrosting tips.
.Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
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Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature
for many foods.
is the best test of doneness
Use Temp Cook to cook a variety of foods to the
desired finished food temperature.
The Time Cook
I & II setting is recommended
for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
The Temperature
Temp Cook takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold"
when preset food temperature is reached.
Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe
must be used when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast.
To use the probe properly, follow directions in the
Automatic Roasting section.
Handle
Cable
End
Sensor
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
START
TEMP O00K
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"1 Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK pad.
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160°E
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POVIEtB
LEVEL 1
pad. Touch 5 for medium power.
Step 4:TouchPOWERLEVEL
Step than
5: Touch
START
less
internal
temperature
90°F.,the
display
of the
willpad.
roast
showIfis
"COOL"; if temperature is 90°E
or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°E is reached, the oven will sound
and display "Hold." The oven will then hold the
temperature.
OFF
CLEAR
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Step
7: the
Touch
the CLEAR/OFF
to stop
cycle.
pad
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
.Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
.Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
.Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
.Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions
and Answers
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I
touched the START pad?
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not
inserted in food?
A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable
end of the probe securely into the receptacle in
the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK
pad and forget to use the probe.
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven.
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AUTO
DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically
sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.
Enter the food weight in pounds
and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide). Then
touch the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum
and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
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DEFROST
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Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
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Step 3: Enter weight. For
example, touch number pads 1
[-0-7and 2 for weJgJ_t _$ J.2 pounds
_--_.(1 round 3 ounces. See
Conversion Guide below.)
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
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START
shows defrost time counting down.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
Twice during
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
"TURn" flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues during "TURn" display.)
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When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Conversion
Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces
Pounds
1-2
.1
3
.2
4-5
.3
6-7
.4
8
.5
9-1o
.6
11
.7
12-13
.8
14-15
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check
the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these
areas with small pieces of foil.
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
INSTRUCTIONS
STAND TIME
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0.1 - 6.0 lbs. I Separate,
turn over and shield where necessary.
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0.1 -6.0 lbs. s eparate and remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Ground Meat
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break apart.
5 minutes
Beef Patties
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and separate patties. Remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Roast
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if necessary.
5 minutes
Steak
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
5 minutes
Stew
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Chops
Frankfurters,
Sausage
I
I Turnover
I
and
shield.
2 minutes
30-90
minutes
m
Whole Chicken
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
20 minutes in
refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Cornish hens (whole)
Turn over and shield where necessary.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
Cornish hens (split)
Fish fillets
0.1 -6.0 lbs. ! Separate
Shrimp, scallops
0.1
Whole fish
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
- 6.0 lbs.
pieces.
5 minutes
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Turn over and shield tail and head.
5 minutes;
hold under cold
running water.
and remove
defrosted
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook
to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp
Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast
uses up to 3 power settings which automatically
switch during roasting, thus providing even,
tender cooking results without overcooking.
Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
be roasted until specified internal temperatures are
reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place tender beef
roast in cooking
bag on trivet in
microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to
package instructions
for proper use of
cooking bag.) Insert
probe through cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the food or top or
sides of the oven.
Place pork roast
in cooking bag
and place in
microwave-safe
dish.
Place meat in
oven with probe
to the right. Insert
cable end of probe
firmly into
receptacle on
oven wall.
How to Roast Beef to Medium
Step
1: Touch
AUTO
pad. Touch
number
padROAST
1. Touch
START. (See the Auto Roast
Guide for complete list of
recommended codes.)
All TOR_OA
$T t
/\
/
NOTE: By touching
the AUTO ROAST
_
F"_ I_" I
pad during cooking,
_-7_qLJ F
the meat's internal
FOOD_MP
temperature will be
C00E
displayed. ("COOL" will
be displayed until meat reaches 90°R) When pad is
released, doneness code reappears on the display.
Step 2: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or
T
I _ I_--"[
t
2, the oven signals with
! I J,I r _ 1"'9
4 beeps and "TURn"
flashes on the display
e0_
when it's time to turn the
roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and
touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after
the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
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food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4'fi_e_'&nd "HOLd"
appears on the display.
Step 4: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times
and "End" appears.
V'l
,LI,uL
,-.JI
CODE
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.
Code
Minimuln End
Temp.
Approx. Time
(minutes per pound)
Hold*
Minutes
Doneness
Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
Well
1
2
160°E
170°E
15-23
23-30
0
5-1o
MEal
WELL
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast
2
170°E
23-30
10
WELL
3
185°E
16-19
10-15
WELL
Food
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast
!Insert probe horizontally
Into meatiest area.)
*Recommended standing time before serving.
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."
51, :-¢"' I
CODE
Oven
oven
Automatic
switches
to Hold
!_IF/'-#
I rLIL
'-4
at 180°F., and continues
holding at 180°F. until
you remove food and
CODE
touch CLEAR/OFF
pad. If stirring is
recommended,
you can restart oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF
pad to turn
off.
Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final
Approx.
Time/Hours
Doneness
Display
Food
Temp.
Beef
Pot Roast
180°F.
5-7
SIM
180°F.
5-8
SIM
180°F.
4-6
SIM
180°F.
3-4
SIM
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 112 of time,
Same procedure as above.
Ham/Pork
Roast
180°F.
4-6
SIM
Add 4 cups liquid.
soup
Stock/Vegetable
180°F.
7-10
SIM
180°F.
5-7
SIM
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir alter
3 hours.
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Fryer
Split Pea
Comments
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after
3 hours, if possible.
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GLOSSARY
OF MICROWAVE
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how
the food should look and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will
cook better in regular ovens.
•Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
•Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
•Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to
1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
• Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
• Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape,
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that
all sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Basic Microwave
Density of
microwave
take longer
rolls, bread
Stirring.
In range-top cooking, you stir tbods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring will need only
occasional stimng when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,
turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the
oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish
until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the side.
Guidelines
Food. In both regular baking and
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
to cook than light, porous foods, such as
or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods
to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also
happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings
to avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy
is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven
in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand
so it heats evenly.
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TERMS
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones,
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
HEATING
NOTE:
1.
OR REHEATING GUIDE
Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Directions
below are for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refligerator or at room temperature. Use
microwave-safe coo_vare.
2. Cover most foods for thstest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
last to heat. Foods heated to 160°1=.to 165°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 does not necessarily mean
food is heated throughout.
I
itf you
is sateusefora meat
use inthermometer
microwave
while cooking,
ovens.
make sure
I
Item
Amount
Bakery
I
!
Power
Level
Time
Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts,
nut or fl'uit bread
Dinner
sweet rolls,
rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit nut or custard; I slice= i/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
1 piece
9 inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
'
6 to 8
1 slice
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium
Medium
1/4 to 1/2 min.
2 to 4 min.
(5)
(5)
9 inch pie
Meal-High
(7)
1 to 2 cups
1to 2 cups
Meal-High (7)
1/4 to 1/2 min.
1 to 2 min.
1/2 to 1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Beverages
Cocoa,
other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee
other water-based
drinks (6 oz. per cup)
2 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken
pieces
Hamburgers
or meatloaf
Hot dogs and sausages
(4 oz. per serving)
I to 2 pieces
1 to 2 min.
1 to 2 servings
1 to2
1to 1V,-min.
1 to 2 min.
Rice and pasta (9-/3-3/4 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 min.
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey. spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
2 to 4 min.
Steaks, chops,
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
1 ½ to 2/., min
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High
I to 2 min.
Thinly-sliced
Topped
ribs, meat pieces
meat (3 to 4 oz. per smMng)
or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4
cup per smMng)
(7)
1 to 2 servings
2 to 4 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 1/2turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat
3 to 4 min.
1 plate
plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate
of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese
filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue,
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper
towel or napkin
ham salad,
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 rain.
Ito 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
1to 2 min.
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
1 ½ to 4 min.
1/--to 3 min.
to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based
Water-based
(6 oz. per smMng)
(6 oz. per smMng)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large
Mashed
pieces
or whole:
asparagus
spears, corn on the cob, etc.
(1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables
for most even heating.
ito 2 servings
I to 2 servings
1to 2 selwings
1 to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.
1 ½ to 3 min.
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ii/
DEFROSTING
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without
unwrapping.
If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beet, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (t).
GUIDE
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking,
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven vm T briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Food
Time
Breads,
Cakes
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1 min.
Sweet roils
(approx. 12 oz.)
3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen
Shellfish,
(1 lb.)
Comments
Rearrange
after half of time.
[powerLevel: Defrost (3)]
(1 lb.)
small pieces
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half
of time.
Fruit
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Plasticpouch--1to 2
3to 6min.
(10-oz.package)
Meat
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground
meat
3 to 5 min. per lb.
3 to 5 min.
(1 lb.)
Roast:
beeL lamb
Steaks,
chops and cutlets
Poultry
veal, pork
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min. per lb.
6 to 8 min. per lb.
Place unopenedpackage
in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm
(1).
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half
of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cutup(2V--to 3 lbs.)
16 to 20
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
(2% to 3 ibs.)
18 to 22
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with toil. To complete defrosting,
run cool water in cavity until giblets cau be removed.
Cornish hen
8 to 14 min. per lb.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up.
Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
6 to 10 min. per lb.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe
dish breast-side-down.
After
first half of time, turn breast-side-up
and shield warm areas with foil.
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator
to complete defrosting.
Turkey breast
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(4 to 6 Ibs.)
COOKING GUIDE
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetables
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(frozenspears)
1 lb.
7 to 9 min.,
Meal-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
In 1 A-qt. oblong glass baking dish. place 1/4cup water.
Rotate dish after half oftilne.
In 1-qt. casserole.
1 lb. cut in half
10 to 12 min.
IO-OZ. package
10-oz.package
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
In I_-qt. casserole, place 1/2cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
I bunch
18 to 22 min.
In 2-qt. casserole,
I bunch (1 ¼ to l_lbs.)
lbunch (1 ¼to 1 ½1bs.)
8 to 10 rain.
10 to 13 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half oftilne.
lO-OZ, package
lO-OZ, package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)
9 to 11 rain.
8 to 10 min.
In 1X-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place I/4 cup water.
1 lb.
10-OZ.package
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1 i:-qt.casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In ! -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
1 medium head
I medium head
10 to 14 min.
l0 to 17 min.
(frozenspears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(fiozenlilna)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccoli
(fiesh cut)
(fieshspears)
(frozen, chopped)
(fiozenspears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fiesh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
10-OZ.package
place 1/2 cup water.
water.
IO-OZ. package
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel)
lO-OZ,package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole,
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
lto 5 ears
3 to 4min.
perear
In 2-qt. oblong glas s baking dish, place corn. If corn
is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
place 2 tablespoons water.
1 ear
5 to 6min.
2 to 6 ears
3 to 4 min. per ear
Mixed, vegetables
(frozen)
10-OZ. package
5 to 7 min.
In i qt. casserole,
place 3 tablespoons
Peas
(fresh,shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
IO-OZ. package
10 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole,
In 1-qt. casserole,
place 1/4 cup water.
place 2 tablespoons water.
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
I (6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after halfoftilne.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel
on turntable, I inch apart in circular arrangement.
Let stand 5 minutes.
(l;resh)
(frozen, chopped
and leaf)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz.package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
1 lb. sliced
5 to 7 min.
In 1½-qt. casserole,
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
8 to 11 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous melnbranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
(frozen)
water.
Potatoes
Squash
(fiesh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
place 1/4 cup water.
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GUIDE TO USE OF THEOVEN SHELF
• Use the shelf only when cooking food on
2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed
directly on the oven floor.
.Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of
oven. Product damage may result.
• Use pot holders when handling
cookware. They may be hot.
browning dish on
.Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn
program.
metal shelf and
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave
oven. Now more than one food may be heated or
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
Positioning
.Do not store microwave
metal shelf.
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
which need to be prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf.
the Shelf
When properly positioned,
the
shelf should fit snugly in place,
be level and not touch the back
or side wall of the oven.
To position the shelf, tip the back
slightly and fit the shelf support
guides onto the support guides
located at each side of the oven
in the rear.
How to Reheat Several
Next, lower the front until the shelf
support guides fit onto the support
guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
Different
Types of Feds Together
When heating several different types of food together,
foods which should be served hot must be placed on
the oven floor, while foods which need only to be
warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is
because microwave energy enters the oven from the
bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that
foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.
Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its
starting temperature.
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start
reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,
let the underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).
To determine heating times, add times for all foods
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially
those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and
remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
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If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is not
touching oven walls. To prevent
arcing, remove the shelf when
you are not using it.
Place on the
floor larger
or more dense
foods, which
need the most
i
heating, such
as leftover
fried chicken,
casseroles of
canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place
on the oven shelf those foods which need only be
warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor
only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
CARE AND CLEANING
Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Don't use sharp-edged
utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be
scratched. The control panel
can be damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Special note when using Brown 'N Sear Dish: If
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown 'N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon Ami ® brand cleanser.
After using Bon Ami ® brand cleanser, rinse and dry
thoroughl_,ollowing
instructions on can. Do not use
Bon Ami%'rand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature
Probe. Probe is sturdy,
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean,
wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in
dishwasher.
Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a
microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven.
Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing
could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Outside
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel-they can dmnage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
LIGHT
Cooktop Light/Night
Light
To replace
combination
cooktop/night
light, first
disconnect power
at main fuse or
circuit breaker
panel or pull plug.
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REMOVESCREW
Remove screw on right side of light compartment
cover and lower cover until it stops.
Be sure bulbs to
be replaced are
[
II
cool before
removing. Break
the adhesive seal by
gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace
with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from
your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs
(40S 11 N/l), which are available in supermarkets and
hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.
Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
Oven Light
NHIr
b
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.
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Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center
of oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with
a 30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from
your GE supplier.
Clean off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent.
About 1 tablespoon of ammonia
may be added to the water. Take
care not to touch the filters and
enamel surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken metal.
THE EXHAUST FEATURE
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged
through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal
filter and recirculated.
CHARCOAL FILTER
(on some models)
F-----3
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
Reusable
Grease Filters (onan models)
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never
operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry
of flames into the unit.
To Remove
Grease Filter
To remove grease filter,
grasp the "finger hold"
on the filter and slide to
the rear. Then pull filter
downward and to the
front. The filter will
drop out.
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don't use
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame
slot on the back of the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
Charcoal
Filter
(on somemodels)
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier.
DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT
OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.
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next
page)
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THE EXHAUST FEATURE
(continued)
To Remove Charcoal
To remove the
charcoal filter,
Filter
,/
at main fuse or
disconnect
power
circuit
breaker
g
panel or pull
__
plug. Remove
the top grille by
taking off 2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter
and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out.
To Install Charcoal
Filter
To install a new
filter, remove
plastic and other
outer wrapping
from the new
filter. Insert filter
into top opening
of oven as shown.
It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and
in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure
with 2 screws.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
VV!'-kI'KIN IIN _J--Improper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not use an extension
Consult a
qualified
electrician
or service
technician if
the grounding
instructions are
not completely
understood, or
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig. 1
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
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Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
cord with this appliance.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
=,
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
oA fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuitbreakertripped.Replace fuseor
reset circuit breaker.
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•Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
•Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
•Door not securely closed.
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• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to
cancel it.
•Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.
•CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
•Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK pad.
.Make sure you have emered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST p.ad.
"PROBE" APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
,Probe hasbeen forgottenor notseatedproperlyin ovenwallwhenusingTemp
FLOOR OF THE OVEN
IS WARM, EVEN
WHEN THE OVEN
HAS NOT BEEN USED
•The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp
is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.
Cook or AutoRoastfunction.
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m
All these things are normal with your microwave
oven:
•Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
•Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
•Light reflection
•Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It's similar to
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
around door or outer case.
•Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
If you need more help...call,
toll flee: GE Answer Center'*'/800.626.2000/consumer
information
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NOTES
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We'll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call--toll-free!
In-HomeRe_air Service
800-GE-CARES
(800432-2737)
AGE consumer service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that's convenient
tbr you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated
locations offer you service today or tomorrow,
or at your
convenience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained
technicians
knowyour
appliance inside and out-so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
GEAnswerCenter®
8086262000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance,
intbrmation service is available to help. Your call--and
GE Answer
Center"
your question--will
be
answered® promptly and courteously.
And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I
o.
AM
ForCustomers
With Special Needs...
800.626.2000
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls tbr a variety of GE
appliances,
and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-t_ee
kitchen tbr persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-8334322) to request
intbrmation or service.
ServiceContracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you'll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year
contract,
you're assured of future service at today's prices.
PartsandAccessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have needed parts or accessories
sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
47,000 parts.., and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
tully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User
maintenance
cover
procedures
Other
service
servicing
generally
should
personnel.
Caution
must
improper
servicing
instructions
intended
may
to
contained
be
cause
in
performed
by
be referred
be exercised,
unsafe
this
booklet
any
user.
to qualified
since
operation.
YOUR GE MICROWAVE
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
OVEN
WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the microwave oven that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHATIS
NOT COVERED
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician's travel
costs to your home.
For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetrontube if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care®
servicers during normal working
hours.
• Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care
material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toil free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
,Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
,Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.
,Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT
RESPONSIBLEFOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other
connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor:
General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
• Part
D2588P191
Pub. No.
No.164
49-8391
11-93
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