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Spacemaker MicrowaveOven

Safety instructions ................... 3.5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ 2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add30Seconds.......................................... 13

Aluminum Foil ........................... 4, 21,24,26

Auto Defrost ................................................. 20

Auto Defrost Guide ..................................... 2 1

Automatic Fan Feature ............................ 5. 7

Auto Roast ............................................. 22, 23

Auto Simmer ................................................ 23

Auto Start/Reminder .................... 13

BeeperFeature............................................. 13

BeverageFeature........................................ 16

Clock .................................................................. 8

Control Panel .............................................. 8, 9

CookFeature................................................ 17

CookingbyTemperature........................... 19

CookingbyTime................................... 12,13

Cooking Complete Reminder ................... lo

Cooking Guide ............................................. 27

Defrosting by Time ...................................... 18

Defrosting Guide ......................................... 26

DelayedCooking......................................... 11

Exhaust Fan ................................... ,5, 9,31,32

ExpressCookFeature................................. 13

Features......................................................... 10

Glossary of Microwave Terms ................. 24

Heating or Reheating Guide ..................... 25

H0idTime...................................................... 11

KitchenTimer............................................... 11

Microwaving Tips .......................................... 6

Minute Pad ....................................................... 8

Oven Shelf ...................... 4, 5, 10, 14,28,29

Popcorn.......................................................... t4

Power Levels

........ 2,7,8, 11, 12,14, 17-20,22,25-27

ReheatFeature............................................. 16

SnacksFeature..................................... 14,16

Temperature Probe 4,8-11, 19,22,23,29

Problem Solver .............................. 33

More questions ?...call

GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ................... 29.32

Exhaust Fan ............................................ 31, 32

Grease Filter .................................................. 3 1

Light Bulb Replacement ............................ 30

Oven Shelf ..................................................... 29

Temperature Probe ..................................... 29

Installation .........................................32

AdapterPlugs.............................................. 32

Extension Cords ........................................... 32

Grounding instructions .............................. 32

Consumer Services ..................35

Appliance Registration ................................. 2

Important Phone Numbers ....................... 35

Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2

Warranty........................................ BackCover

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.

It is intended to help you operate

and maintain your new microwave

oven properly.

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

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls

concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave

oven is registered.

It is important that we know

the location of your microwave

oven should a need occur for

adjustments.

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:

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.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the

back of this book. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

All these things are normal

with your microwave oven.

•Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

•Light reflection around door or

outer case.

• Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other

than high.

• Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do NotAttempt to operate thisoven with

thedoor open sinceopen-door operation can

result in harmfulexposureto microwave

energy.It is important notto defeator tamper

withthe safetyinterlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any objectbetweenthe oven

frontface and the dooror allowsoilor cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealingsurfaces.

(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 anyoneexcept properly qualifiedservice

personnel.

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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, 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 useas

described in this manual,Donot usecorrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat

or cookfood, and is not intended forlaboratory

or industrialuse.

•This over-the-range ovenwas designed

for useover ranges no wider than 42 inches.

It maybe installedover both gas andelectric

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 notstore this applianceoutdoors. Donot

usethis productnear water--for example, in awet

basement,near a swimmingpool orneara sink

•This microwaveoven is notapproved 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.

.Do not let power cord hangover edge of table

or counter.

.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 fleckswhich 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 ovenandthe danger of fh'e-If

by accident the oven shouldrun emptya minute

or 2, noharmis done. However, try to avoid

operating the ovenempty 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 storagepurposes.

Do notleavepaperproducts,cookingutensils

or food inthe oven whennot in use.

mIf materialsinside oven shouldignite, keep

oven door closed,turn oven off, anddisconnect

power cord, orshutoff"power at thefuse or

circuitbreaker panel.

•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers--for example, closed jars-will

explode and shouldnot 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 ininjury,

•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.

,_ .Cookware may become hot becauseof heat transferred from the heated

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

andCleaning section(s)for instructions on how to

clean the inside of theoven.

.Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in

food you aremicrowaving 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 withoutinserting it in food

or liquid, and turn onmicrowave energy, it can

create electricalarcing in the oven anddamage

oven walls.

.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 aninternal

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 aspotatoes, 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.

__] .Spontaneous boiling-Under

certain specialcircumstances,

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 fromthe microwave oven.

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•"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 Hood

.Have it installed and properly grounded by a

qualified installer• Seethe special installation

booklet packed with the microwave oven.

.The exhaust fan in the oven *operate

automaticallyunder certain conditions

(see Automatic Fan Feature). Whilethe fan

is operating, caution is requiredto prevent

the starting and spreading of accidental

cooking fireswhiletheexhaust fan is in

use. Forthis reason:

--Never leavesurface units unattended at high

heat settings. Boilovercauses smoking and

greasy spilloversthatmay ignite andspread if

exhaustfan is operating. To minimize automatic

fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and

use high heat onlywhen necessary.

--In the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering pan completely

with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet

or flat tray.

--Clean the vent hood often. Donotallowgrease

to buildupon the hood orthe 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 theflame.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional 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:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wicker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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 ametallic 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.

.Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent

plastic wrap so steam 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.

IIf you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make I

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sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. I

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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 Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boilin_ liquids.

Medium 7 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.

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.

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.

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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).

4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

Power Level 3 (Low).

5. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.

No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

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.

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 START. Allows you to program your

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--

up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can

be used like an alarm clock.

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.

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.

16. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of

a variety of foods using different times and

power levels.

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.

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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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

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.)

7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see

Your Touch Control Panel section.

8. Hood Controls.

Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

Surface Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

9. Grease Filters.

10. Cooktop Light.

11. Automatic Cooking Guide.

12. Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except Temp Cook and

Auto Roast code 4)

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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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER

The Kitchen Timer

The Kitchen Timer has 3timing functions:

.It operates as a minute timer.

.It can be set to delay cooking.

.It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Kitchen Timer operates without

microwave energy.

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.

How to Time a3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

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.

Programming Delayed Cooking

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.

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:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

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TIME DEFROST pad.

DEFROST

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 4: Set standing or hold time by

KITCHEN ] touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

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Step s: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold for l0 minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

TIMECOOK I & II pad.

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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for 25 minutes of

cooking time.

Step 8: Touch START. As

START each function is automatically

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 for a preset

amount of time.

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

1teaspoon of

instant coffee

and stir to

dissolve. Use a

cup that has no

metal decoration

and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips

section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: TouchTIME

[TllECOOK ] COOK I &II pad.

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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and

MIN pad for 1 minute.

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.)

/ Step 4: Touch the START pad.

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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.

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.

TIIE(:OOK ]

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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

I&II.

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.

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.

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.

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The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for

1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

.... ,--,-, Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of

_ookin_ at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2

_ _ _ _ ,for 2 minutes of cooking .

I 6 II 7II81191I o IDad 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 a12-hour delay.

/ Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.

AUTO J

START

(REMINDER)

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

automatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7a.m. and you must remember

to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

_Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.

AUTO /

START

(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).

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.

Add 30 Seconds

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a

convenient way to extend cooking time by

30 seconds while the 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.

The Beeper Feature

The Beeper Feature lets you change the sound level

of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:

}Step 1: Touch the SOUND

SOUND LEVEL pad.

LEVEL

(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. 13

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NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the

Popcorn program.

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.

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.

] Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCOIW No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,

there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad

and then immediately

touch number pad 9. ]_ /"_ ]_ +

A plus sign will appear LJ

on the display beside the

word "POP". The plus

sign indicates 20 seconds more

cooking time is being provided.

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.

aShorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is

another adjustment you can make.

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.

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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.

The oven calculates time and

changes power levels during

microwaving to give even results.

How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 1 to 4)

NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks

Codes 5and 6.

Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

]Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.

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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.

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START

Step 4: Touch number pad to

enter the quantity of food. For

example, touch 2. After 5

seconds "START" flashes on

the display.

Step 5: Touch the START pad.

Oven will begin microwaving.

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.

Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in

the oven on microwave-safe dish or container. Close

the oven door.

] Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.

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SNACKS

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.

'-'-_ ........ Step 4: Touch number pad

12345 to enter food weight. For

_ [_ @ --_12 example, touch 1 and 2 for

-- ounces. After 5 seconds

"START" flashes on

the display.

) Step 5: Touch the START pad.

START J Oven will begin microwaving.

Touching the SNACKS pad during

microwaving will display the

remaining time. When done, oven

displays "End".

SNACKS CODE GUIDE

Codes 1 to 4

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:

Quantity

Food Code Display Limit (QTY) Comments

Bread, rolls, 1 BREAd 1 to 4Use paper towel or

muffins microwave-safe plate.

Sandwiches 2 SANDw 1 to 2 Use paper towel or

microwave-safe plate.

Pizza 3 PIZ 1 to 4 Use microwave-safe plate.

(leftover slices)

Dessert Toppings 4 TOP 1 to 4 Use microwave-safe dish.

Codes 5 and 6

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:

Weight

Limit (OZ)

8 to 40 oz.

4 to 16 oz.

Food Code Display Comments

soup 5 SOUP Use microwave-safe dish.

Cheese Dip 6 CHEEZ If container is microwaveable,

follow instructions on container;

or use microwave-safe dish.

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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.

REHEAT

Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat

many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.

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).

] Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.

REHEAT

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to selec a

food group.

Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn

off automatically when finished.

To Reheat More Than One Serving

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.

The word "SERV"

and a number will be

displayed to show how

many servings have

been selected.

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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.

Reheat Guide

Serving Time per

Code Display Size Serving Foods Recommended

1 PASTA 1-3 2 min. 10 sec. Pasta

2 MEATS 1-3 1min. 30 sec. Meats, casseroles, pizza

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

I6 PLATE -3 min. 45 sec. 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each

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).

r _ Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need

BEVERAGE to touch START, the-oven will start

immediately.

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.

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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.

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.

) Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.

1

COOK

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.

_' ........... Step 4: Enter weight. For

example, touch 1 and 8 for

[_] _] _-_ [] [_ 18 ounces. After 5 seconds

...... START" flashes on the display.

)Step 5:Touch the START pad.

START ] Oven will begin cooking. Touching

the COOK pad during cooking will

display the remaining Cook time.

Oven displays "End" when cooking

is done.

Cook Code Guide

Cook Weight

Food Code Limit (OZ) Comments

Canned I4to 18 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen 2 4 to 16OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh 3 4 to 16 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Vegetables 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 16OZ. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken 6 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Pieces Cover with wax paper.

Ground Meat 7 8 to 48 OZ. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.

(Beef, Pork, Cover with wax paper.

Turkey)

Bacon 8 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

Pizza 9 4 to 16 OZ. Follow pa.ckage instructions to prepare pizza for

(frozen microwavmg.

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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.

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.

•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.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function,

defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by

following the steps below.

Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in

the oven and close door. Be sure package contains

no metal.

) Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROgl

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.

I Step 4: Touch START. When

START the cycle is completed, the oven

sl_,nals and flashes End, 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).

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.

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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

for many foods.

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.

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.

The Temperature 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.

Cable

End

Handle 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.

"1 Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK pad.

TEMPO00K /

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160°E

[ 1 Step 4:TouchPOWERLEVEL

POVIEtB pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

LEVEL

/ Step 5: Touch the START pad. If

START J internal temperature of the roast isless than 90°F., display will show

"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.

) Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad

CLEAR J to stop the cycle.

OFF

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.

.Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used

in frozen foods.

.Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

even heating.

.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?

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.

Q. Can Ileave my probe in the oven if it's not

inserted in food?

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 avariety 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.

[AlUm

DEFROST IStep 2: Touch the AUTO

DEFROST pad.

........ --, Step 3: Enter weight. For

1H 2 H 3H4H 5 example, touch number pads 1

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[_) ___7.J__] [-0-7and 2 for weJgJ_t _$ J.2 pounds

_--_.(1 round 3 ounces. See

Conversion Guide below.)

START Step 4: Touch START pad. Display

shows defrost time counting down.

Twice during

defrosting, the oven

beeps 4 times and

"TURn" flashes.

Follow the directions in

the Auto Defrost Guide

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for what to do at the first and second signal. Then

close the door and touch START. (Defrosting

continues during "TURn" display.)

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.

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.

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

1-2

3

4-5

6-7

8

9-1o

11

12-13

14-15

Pounds

.1

.2

.3

.4

.5

.6

.7

.8

.9

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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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Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties

Roast

Ribs

Steak

Stew

0.1 - 6.0 lbs. I

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Is

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1- 6.0 lbs. I

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

I

eparate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and

break apart.

Turn over and separate patties. Remove

defrosted pieces.

Turnover and shield.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

30-90 minutes

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary.

5 minutes

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield.

0.1 - 6.0 lbs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

5 minutes

m

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Cornish hens (whole)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield where necessary.

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

20 minutes in

refrigerator;

run cold water

in cavity.

5 minutes

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Cornish hens (split)

Fish fillets

Shrimp, scallops

Whole fish

0.1 -6.0 lbs. ! Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield tail and head.

5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes;

hold under cold

running water.

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 ROAST All $T t

pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch TOR_OA /

START. (See the Auto Roast /\

Guide for complete list of

recommended codes.)

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.)

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.

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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.

Minimuln End Approx.Time Hold* Doneness

Food Code Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium 1 160°E 15-23 0 MEal

Well 2 170°E 23-30 5-1o WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast 2 170°E 23-30 10 WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast 3 185°E 16-19 10-15 WELL

!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 switches to Hold

at 180°F., and continues

holding at 180°F. until

you remove food and

touch CLEAR/OFF

pad. If stirring is

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CODE

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn

oven off.

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final Approx. Doneness

Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments

5-7 SIM

Food

Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

180°F.

180°F. 5-8 SIM

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.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

Broiler/Fryer

Ham/Pork

Roast Add 4 cups liquid.

soup

Stock/Vegetable

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-10

5-7

Split Pea

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

180°F.

180°F.

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.

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

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is

best to start with afamiliar 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.

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.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,

take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as

rolls, bread 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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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 OR REHEATING GUIDE

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1. 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,

4.

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming

or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

food is heated throughout.

I f you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure

it is sate for use in microwave ovens.

II

!

Item Amount Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

nut or fl'uit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit nut or custard; Islice= i/8 of 9 inch pie

(use minimum time for custard)

1 piece Low (3) 1/4 to 1/2 min.

9inch cake or Low (3) 2 to 4 min.

12rolls or doughnuts

' Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 min.

6 to 8 Medium (5) 1 to 2 min.

1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.

9 inch pie Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

Coffee other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.

1to 2 cups 2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta (9-/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop suey. spaghetti, creamed chicken,

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per smMng)

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per smMng)

I to 2 pieces

1 to 2 servings

1to2

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 min.

1 to 2 min.

1to 1V,-min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1 to 2servings Meal-High (7) 1 ½ to 2/., min

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) Ito 2 min.

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.

1plate

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

3 to 4 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2rain.

Ito 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1to 2min.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per smMng)

Water-based (6 oz. per smMng)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

1to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1½to 4 min.

1 to 2 servings 1/--to 3 min.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed (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 2selwings

1 to 3min.

2 to 4min.

1 ½ to 3 min.

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ii/ DEFROSTING GUIDE

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).

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.

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.

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.

Sweet roils 3 to 5 min.

(approx. 12 oz.)

Rearrange after half of time.

Fish and Seafood [powerLevel: Defrost (3)]

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min.

Shellfish, small pieces 5 to 7 min.

(1 lb.)

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half

of time.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plasticpouch--1to 2 3to6min.

(10-oz.package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. per lb.

Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min.

Ground meat (1 lb.)

Roast: beeL lamb veal, pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets

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.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer, 16 to 20

cutup(2V--to 3 lbs.)

Chicken, whole 18to 22

(2% to 3 ibs.)

Cornish hen

Turkey breast (4 to 6 Ibs.)

8 to 14 min. per lb.

6to 10 min. per lb.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Vegetables

COOKING GUIDE

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(frozenspears)

(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)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

1 lb. 7 to 9 min.,

Meal-High (7)

10-OZ.package 5 to 7 min.

1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min.

IO-OZ. package 6 to 8 min.

10-oz.package 6 to 8 min.

I bunch 18 to 22 min.

I bunch (1 ¼to l_lbs.)

lbunch (1 ¼to 1½1bs.)

8 to 10 rain.

10 to 13 min.

lO-OZ, package 5 to 7 min.

lO-OZ, package 5 to 7 min.

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 9 to 11rain.

8 to 10min.

1lb. 7 to 9 min.

10-OZ.package 5 to 7 min.

1 medium head 10 to 14 min.

I medium head l0 to 17 min.

IO-OZ. package 5 to 7 min.

lO-OZ,package 5 to 7min.

lto 5 ears 3 to 4min.

perear

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.

Peas

(fresh,shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min.

(frozen) IO-OZ. package 5 to 7 min.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min.

white) (6 to 8 oz. each)

(fresh, whole, I (6 to 8 oz. each) 3 to 4 min.

sweet or white)

In 1 A-qt. oblong glass baking dish. place 1/4cup water.

Rotate dish after half oftilne.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In I_-qt. casserole, place 1/2cup water.

In 1-qt.casserole, place2 tablespoons water.

In 1-qt.casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

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.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1X-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place I/4 cup water.

In 1 i:-qt.casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In ! -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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.

In i qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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 16oz. 5 to 7 min.

10-oz.package 5 to 7 min.

Squash

(fiesh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min.

and yellow)

(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min.

or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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.

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GUIDE TO USE OF THEOVENSHELF

• 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 metal shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

.Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

.Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn

program.

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.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods

which need to be prepared from scratch should be

cooked without the oven shelf.

Positioning the Shelf

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.

Next, lower the front until the shelf

support guides fit onto the support

guides located at each side of the

oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place,

be level and not touch the back

or side wall of the oven.

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.

How to Reheat Several Different Types of Feds

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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Together

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 sweet-

smelling. Opening the oven door

afew minutes after cooking helps

air out the inside. An occasional

thorough wiping with asolution

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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LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Cooktop Light/Night Light

To replace

combination l 11

cooktop/night

light, first

disconnect power

at main fuse or

circuit breaker

panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment

cover and lower cover until it stops.

REMOVESCREW

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 11N/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

NHIrb

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.

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.

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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

(onall models)

Reusable Grease Filters (onanmodels)

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 (onsomemodels)

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.

(continued next page)

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THE EXHAUST FEATURE

(continued)

To Remove Charcoal Filter To Install Charcoal Filter

To remove the ,/

charcoal filter,

disconnect power g

at main fuse or

circuit breaker

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 anew

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)

VV!'-kI'KIN IIN _J--Improper use of the grounding

plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a

qualified

electrician

or service

technician if

the grounding

instructions are

not completely

understood, or

PREFERRED

METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1 exists before use

if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

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.

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.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

"PROBE" APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

FLOOR OF THE OVEN

IS WARM, EVEN

WHEN THE OVEN

HAS NOT BEEN USED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

oAfusein your home maybe blown or the circuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseor

reset circuit breaker.

•Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

•Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

•Door not securely closed.

• 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.

,Probehasbeenforgottenor notseatedproperlyin ovenwallwhenusingTemp

Cookor AutoRoastfunction.

•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.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

•Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. •Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

•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.

•Light reflection 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 service

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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, GE Answer Center"

intbrmation service is available to help. Your call--and 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.

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ForCustomersWithSpecial 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 instructions contained in this booklet

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under 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

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.

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.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer Care®

servicers during normal working

hours.

Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHATIS NOT COVERED • 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

• 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.

,Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

,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

CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

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

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