LG Electronics USA V144XGA Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

Spacemaker Oven
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JVM1490
Owner’s
Manual
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
You can find them on a label when the
door is open.
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Bake Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18, 20
Best Method of Cooking Chart . . . .21
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cooking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Fast Bake Feature . . . . . . . . .10, 19, 20
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–24
Automatic Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Auto Nite Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CLEAR/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cooking Complete Reminder . . . .22
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Display Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
START/PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Surface Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Sensor Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–17
Time and Auto Features . . . . 9, 11–13
Care and Cleaning
Charcoal Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . .27
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Vent Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . 30, 31
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . 32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 6.
■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
■This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
■This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges
no wider than 36.″It may be installed over both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
■Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
■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, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
— 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.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on
the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
■When using the Bake or Fast Bake functions, both
the outside and inside of the oven will become hot.
Always use hot pads to remove containers of food
and accessories such as the oven shelf.
■Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave or
combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
■Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.
■Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
■This appliance must only be serviced 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.
■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
WARNING!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
FOODS
■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 boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
■Operating the microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
■SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
— After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
■Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the inside of
the oven.
■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. The container may feel cooler than the
formula really is. Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
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 30–45 seconds 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.
■
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
■
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.
■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■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 filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
■Use of the shelf accessory:
— Remove the shelf from the oven when
not in use.
— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.
■Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers.
■
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
■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.
■
Do not use paper products when the microwave/
convection oven is operated in the
BAKE
or
FAST BAKE
mode.
■Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■“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 be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
■Use foil only as directed in this manual. 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 at least 1″away
from the sides of the oven.
■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware 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.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances 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.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING!
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care
to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
■Clean the underside of the microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave
or the fan filters.
■In the event of a grease fire on the surface units
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
■Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
■When preparing flaming foods under the
microwave, turn the fan on.
■Never leave surface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessary.
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Filler Panel Kits
■JX40CT—Bisque
■JX40WH—White
■JX41—Black
When replacing a 36″range hood, filler panel kits
fill in the additional width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains
two 3″wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
■JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
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About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
900 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latch Release Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the oven.
Shelf. Use with Bake or Fast Bake. (Do not use
when microwave cooking.) For best results,
use the shelf in its “low” position, hanging
down from the shelf supports.
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You can cook by Microwave, Baking or Fast Baking.
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Cooking Controls
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
MICRO EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
DEFROST
Press once (Time) Amount of defrosting time
Press twice (Auto) Food weight up to six pounds
Press three times (Fast) Food weight up to one pound
POWER level Power level 1–10
Sensor Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (regular)
Press twice (snack)
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (plate)
Press twice (1⁄2to 1 cup)
Press three times (1 to 2 cups)
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
AUTO COOK Food type 1–7 more/less time
Baking
Press Turn and push dial to enter
BAKE Oven temperature and cook time
Fast Baking
Press Turn and push dial to enter
FAST BAKE Oven temperature and cook time
Dial Selector
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Do not use the shelf when
microwave cooking.
Always use the shelf when baking.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
Benefits
Fast, high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
Cooking Method
Hot air circulates
around food to
produce browned
exteriors and seal
in juices.
Heat Source
Circulating
heated air
(Convection).
Heat Conduction
Heat conducted
from outside of food
to inside.
Benefits
Aids in browning
and seals in flavor.
Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection heat
combine to cook
foods in up to
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Food heats from
instant energy from
penetration and heat
conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning and
crisping from
convection heat.
Always use the shelf with Fast Bake.
Available cooking options.
Microwave Cooking
Baking
Fast Baking
Your oven also offers the option of Fast Bake, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping
to perfection.
During baking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently
circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden
brown exteriors and rich moist interiors. This circulation of heated air is called convection.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to
develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically
by sensor.
Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.
The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time
between 15 seconds and 95 minutes.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
Press the TIME COOK button.
Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press the dial to enter.
Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press POWER. Turn the dial
to select. Press the dial to enter.)
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start cooking.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
the dial or START/PAUSE to resume cooking.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press the TIME COOK button.
Turn the dial to set the first cook time
and press the dial to enter.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)
Press the TIME COOK button again.
Turn the dial to set the second cook
time and press the dial to enter.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start cooking.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
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Micro Express Cook
This is a quick way to set and start cooking
in 30 second blocks each time the MICRO
EXPRESS button is pressed. The cook time
may be changed by turning the dial at any
time during cooking.
The power level will automatically be set
at 10 and the oven will start immediately.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press the POWER button,
turn the dial and press to enter.
PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT
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PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT
Using the Dial
You can make selections on the oven by
turning the dial and pressing it to enter
the selection.
Pressing the dial can also be used in place
of the START/PAUSE button for quicker
programming of the oven.
PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT
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Time Defrost
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time.
Press the DEFROST button once.
Turn the dial to select the time you
want. Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.
Turn the food over if the oven signals
TURN FOOD OVER.
You may change the defrost time at any
time during defrosting by turning the dial.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can
be changed. You can defrost small items
quickly by raising the power level after
entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in about half; power
level 10 cuts the total time to approximately
1/3. However, food will need more
frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This is normal when
oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
■Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT
DEFROST
About the time and auto microwave features.
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds.
Use Time Defrost
for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
■Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
Press the DEFROST button twice.
Turn the dial to the food weight,
using the Conversion Guide at right.
For example, dial 1.2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 oz.) Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.
Turn the food over if the oven signals
TURN FOOD OVER.
■Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
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Fast Defrost
Fast Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish weighing up to one pound.
■Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
Press the DEFROST button three times.
Turn the dial to the food weight,
using the Conversion Guide at right.
For example, dial .5 for .5 pounds
(8 oz.) Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.
Turn the food over if the oven signals
TURN FOOD OVER.
■Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
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About changing the power level.
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express
Cook. The power level may also be changed
during time countdown.
First, follow directions for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook.
Press the POWER button.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level. Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
cooking.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. 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. Most
cooking will be done on High (power level
10) which gives you 100% power. Power level
10 will cook faster but food may need more
frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings is
used. 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 “equalize” 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:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
■The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
■Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
■Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are
dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead
the sensor.
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
Vented
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Auto Cook
Because most cooking containers must be covered during Auto Cook, this feature is best
with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook is not recommended.
Recommended Foods
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked
using this feature.
Foods not recommended
Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that
require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature. It is best to Time Cook them.
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TURN TO SELECT
Sensor Food Type Guide
Food Type Servings Serving Size Comments
Chicken Pieces 1 to 4 2 to 8 Use oblong, square or round dish.
pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Fish 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Ground Meat — 8 to 32 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat
(Beef, Pork, Turkey) into dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Potatoes 1 to 4 8 to 32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in a
star pattern in center of turntable.
Canned Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Auto Cook
Place covered food in the oven and
close the door. Press the AUTO COOK
button. SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in
the display.
Turn the dial to the desired food type.
Press to enter.
See the Sensor Food Type Guide below for
specific foods and instructions.
The oven starts immediately.
NOTE: If the door was open while the
control was being set, close the door and
press the START/PAUSE button to begin
cooking.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
Do not open the oven door before the countdown
time is displayed—steam escaping from the oven
can affect cooking performance. If the door is
opened, close the door and press START/PAUSE
immediately.
If ground meat was selected, the oven may
signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open
the door, drain the meat and close the door.
Press the START/PAUSE button if necessary
to resume cooking.
Cooking Tips
■When oven signals and countdown time
is displayed, the door may be opened
for stirring, turning or rotating food.
To resume cooking, close the door and
press START/PAUSE.
■Match the amount of food to the size of
container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
■Be sure outside of container and inside
of oven are dry.
■After completion of Cook cycle, if food
needs additional cooking, return food to
oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
At any time after the countdown begins,
turn the dial counterclockwise and press
to enter.
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:
At any time after the countdown begins,
turn the dial clockwise and press to enter.
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About the sensor microwave features.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the turntable.
Press the POPCORN button once or
twice. The oven starts immediately.
Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, an error message will appear.
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting
to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overpops consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
To subtract time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven
starts, turn the dial counterclockwise for 20
seconds (-) less cooking time. Press to enter.
Turn again to reduce cooking time another
10 seconds (- -) total 30 seconds less time.
Press to enter.
To add time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven
starts, turn the dial clockwise for an extra
20 seconds (+) cooking time. Press to enter.
Turn again to add another 10 seconds (++)
total 30 seconds additional time.
Press to enter.
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of
leftovers.
Place the cup of liquid or covered
food in the oven. Press REHEAT once,
twice or three times. The oven starts
immediately.
Press once for a plate of leftovers.
Press twice for 1/2 to 1 full cup.
Press three times for 1 to 2 full cups.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining begins
counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may
have wide variations in temperature. Some areas of
food may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the
countdown use Time Cook for additional
reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
■Bread products.
■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating.
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven
starts, turn the dial counterclockwise and
press to enter.
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven
starts, turn the dial clockwise and press
to enter.
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REHEAT
Beverage
Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an
8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.
The oven starts immediately.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
BEVERAGE
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Baking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any
oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set. A fan gently circulates this heated air
throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and
rich, moist interiors. This circulation of heated air is called convection.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to
develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
For Best Results…
Always use the shelf in its “low” position when baking.
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
Bake with Preheat
Press the BAKE button.
Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press dial to enter.
Do not enter bake time now. (The cook
time will be entered later, after the oven
is preheated.)
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start preheating.
When the oven is preheated, it will
signal. If you do not open the door
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off
automatically.
Open the oven door and, using
caution, place the food in the oven.
Close the oven door. Turn the dial
to set the cook time and press the dial
or START/PAUSE to start cooking.
When cooking is complete, the oven
will signal and turn off.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time
during cooking by turning the dial.
You may change the oven temperature at any
time during cooking by pressing the POWER
button. Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press the dial to enter.
To view the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the BAKE button.
Reduce the recipe oven temperature 25°F
for baked goods.
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Bake without Preheating
If your recipe does not require
preheating, press the BAKE button.
Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press to enter.
Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press to enter.
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start the oven.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time
during cooking by turning the dial.
You may change the oven temperature at any
time during cooking by pressing the POWER
button. Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press the dial to enter.
To view the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the BAKE button.
Reduce the recipe oven temperature 25°F
for baked goods.
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About the baking features.
Always use the shelf in its “low”
position when baking.
Fast Bake without Preheat
If your recipe does not require
preheating, press the FAST BAKE
button.
Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press to enter.
Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press to enter.
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start the oven.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time
during cooking by turning the dial.
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the POWER button. Turn the
dial to set the oven temperature and press the
dial to enter. Then, turn the dial to set microwave
power level 1 through 4 and press the dial to
enter. The default power level is 4.
To view the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the FAST BAKE button.
NOTE:
■Some recipes call for preheating.
■Check the Cookware Tips section for
correct cookware when using Fast Bake.
■Do not use metal cookware with
Fast Bake.
■See the Best Method of Cooking section
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake.
■Reduce the recipe cook time by 25%.
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Fast Bake offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves
cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. Any oven
temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set.
For Best Results…
Always use the shelf in its “low” position with Fast Bake.
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
See the Best Method of Cooking section to determine the which foods are appropriate to cook
using Fast Bake.
Fast Bake with Preheat
Press the FAST BAKE button.
Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press dial to enter.
Do not enter FAST BAKE cook time
now. (The cook time will be entered
later, after the oven is preheated.)
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start preheating.
When the oven is preheated, it will
signal. If you do not open the door
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off
automatically.
Open the oven door and, using
caution, place the food in the oven.
Close the oven door. Turn the dial to
set the cook time and press to enter.
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
button to start cooking.
When cooking is complete, the oven
will signal and turn off.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time
during cooking by turning the dial.
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the POWER button. Turn the
dial to set the oven temperature and press the
dial to enter. Then, turn the dial to set microwave
power level 1 through 4 and press the dial to
enter. The default power level is 4.
To view the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the FAST BAKE button.
■Check the Cookware Tips section for
correct cookware when using Fast Bake.
■Do not use metal cookware with
Fast Bake.
■Reduce the recipe cook time by 25%.
■See the Best Method of Cooking section
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake.
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Always use the shelf in its “low”
position with Fast Bake.
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Cookware tips.
Bake
Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where
browning is important.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and
produce crisper crust.
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because they reflect heat
and help produce a light tender crust.
Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese
recipes due to the cleanability of glass.
Fast Bake
Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with
metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf. This can damage
the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is not
recommended for foods requiring all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat.
Cookware Microwave Bake Fast Bake
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic Yes Yes Yes
(Pyrex ®, Fire King ®, Corning Ware®, etc.)
Metal No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastics Yes No Yes*
Plastic Films and Wraps Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker and Wood Yes No No
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F.
■In Microwave mode, the food should
always be cooked on the glass turntable
tray. Microwave mode should not be used
with the metal shelf in the oven.
■The metal shelf should always be used
when cooking in Bake or Fast Bake
modes so that heated air will brown
the bottom of the food. The glass
turntable can be left in place in Bake
and Fast Bake modes.
■For best cooking performance in Bake or
Fast Bake modes, leave at least a one inch
gap between the cooking dish and the
sides of the oven.
■For best cooking performance in Bake or
Fast Bake modes, always place the shelf
in the “low” position.
■Placing the shelf in the “high” position
will cause the top of the food to brown/
cook much faster than the interior and
bottom of the food.
Correct shelf position
Cookware and food placement suggestions.
Incorrect shelf position
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Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Recipes can be adapted using the guidelines below to
determine the appropriate cooking mode.
Foods Microwave Bake Fast Bake
Appetizers
Dips and Spreads ✓
Pastry Snacks ✓✓✓
Beverages ✓
Sauces and Toppings ✓
Soups and Stews ✓
Meats
Defrosting ✓
Roasting ✓✓
Poultry
Defrosting ✓
Roasting ✓✓✓
Fish and Seafood
Defrosting ✓
Cooking ✓✓✓
Casseroles ✓✓✓
Eggs and Cheese
Scrambled, Omelets ✓✓
Quiche, Souffle ✓✓
Vegetables, (fresh) ✓
Breads
Muffins, Coffee Cake ✓✓
Quick ✓
Yeast ✓
Desserts
Cakes, Layer and Bundt ✓
Angel Food and Chiffon ✓
Custard and Pudding ✓
Bar Cookies ✓✓
Fruit ✓
Pies and Pastry ✓
Candy ✓
Blanching Vegetables ✓
Frozen Convenience Foods ✓✓✓
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Bake
When using the BAKE mode to cook baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pizzas, pies,
breads, etc., reduce the oven temperature 25°F from the recipe to prevent over browning
on the top of baked goods.
Example: A recipe states to bake brownies for 25–30 minutes at 400°F.
400°F - 25°F = 375°F
The new bake temperature in BAKE mode will be 375°F.
Fast Bake
When using the FAST BAKE mode, reduce the recipe cook time by 25%.
Example: A recipe states to cook a roast for 60 minutes at 400°F.
60 minutes x 0.25 = 15 minutes saved.
The new cook time in FAST BAKE mode will be:
60 minutes - 15 minutes = 45 minutes.
Recipe conversions.
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About the other features.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check
the time of day while cooking.
Press the CLOCK button.
Turn the dial to set hours. Press the dial
to enter.
Turn the dial to set minutes. Press the
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select AM or PM.
Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
the clock.
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CLOCK
AM / PM
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS
READY and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or press the
CLEAR/OFF button.
CLEAR / OFF
START / PAUSE
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display.
Clear/Off
Press the CLEAR/OFF button to stop and
cancel cooking at any time.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent
the oven from being accidentally started or
used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold the CLEAR/OFF button for about three
seconds. When the control panel is locked,
CONTROL LOCKED will be displayed briefly
anytime a button or dial is pressed.
CLEAR / OFF
Help
The HELP button displays feature
information and helpful hints.
Press HELP, then turn the dial to select
a feature and press the dial to enter.
PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT
HELP
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Display ON/OFF
Use to turn your clock display on or off.
Press the OPTIONS button and turn the
dial to select DISPLAY ON/ OFF. Press the
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select ON or OFF. Press
the dial to enter.
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TURN TO SELECT
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Auto Nite Light
The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on
and go off at desired times.
Press the OPTIONS button and turn the
dial to select AUTO NITE LIGHT. Press the
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select SET TIMES. Press
the dial to enter.
Enter the time of day for the light to
come on by turning the dial to select
the hour, minutes and AM or PM. Press
the dial to enter after each selection.
Enter the time of day for the light to
go off by turning the dial to select the
hour, minutes and AM or PM. Press the
dial to enter after each selection.
NOTE: The NITE indicator will be lit whenever
the nite light is set to operate.
To review the nite light settings, turn the
dial to select REVIEW SETTINGS after
selecting the Auto Nite Light option.
Press the dial to enter.
To clear the nite light settings, turn the dial
to select CLEAR SETTINGS after selecting
the Auto Nite Light option. Press the dial
to enter.
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OPTIONS
Beeper Volume
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.
Press the OPTIONS button and turn the
dial to select BEEPER VOLUME. Press the
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select mute to loud.
Press the dial to enter.
NOTE: The MUTE indicator will be lit whenever
the beeper volume is set to mute.
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TURN TO SELECT
OPTIONS
Display Language
The language for the scrolling display can
be set to either English or Spanish.
Press the OPTIONS button and turn the
dial to select DISPLAY LANGUAGE. Press
the dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select ENGLISH or
SPANISH. Press the dial to enter.
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TURN TO SELECT
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Vent Fan
The vent fan removes steam and other
vapors from surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for low fan speed,
twice for high fan speed or a third time
to turn the fan off.
NOTE: The FAN indicator will be lit while
the fan is operating.
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature protects the
microwave from too much heat rising from
the cooktop below it. It automatically turns
on if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find
that you cannot turn it off. The fan will
automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes
or more after the cooktop and microwave
controls are turned off.
VENT FAN
Surface Light
Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light,
twice for the night light or a third time to
turn the light off.
SURFACE
LIGHT
About the other features.
Timer
The Timer operates as a minute timer and
can be used at any time, even when the
oven is operating.
Press the TIMER button.
Turn the dial to select the minutes.
Press the dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select the seconds.
Press the dial to enter
Press the dial or TIMER to start.
To cancel, press the TIMER button.
When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER.
NOTE: The TIMER indicator will be lit while the
timer is operating.
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TURN TO SELECT
TIMER
Display Speed
The scroll speed of the display can
be changed.
Press the OPTIONS button and turn the
dial to select DISPLAY SPEED. Press the
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select slowest to fastest.
Press the dial to enter.
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TURN TO SELECT
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Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
■the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
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.
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.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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Care and cleaning of the oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda
and water keeps the inside fresh.
Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
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 or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Outside
We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage
the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household
cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water
and detergent.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
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 damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
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Stainless Steel
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot,
damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot,
damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,
clean cloth.
If food soil remains, try a general
kitchen cleaner.
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard
stainless-steel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami®
or Cameo.
®
Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner.
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub
lightly in the direction of the grain.
After cleaning, use a stainless-steel polish,
such as Stainless Steel Magic,®Revere
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner,®or
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish.
®Follow
the product instructions for cleaning the
stainless-steel surface.
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Replacing the light bulb.
Cooktop Light/Nite Light
Replace with a 120 volt, 20 watt (max.) halogen
bulb. Order WB36X10213 from your GE supplier.
To replace the cooktop light/nite light,
first disconnect the power at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel, or pull
the plug.
Remove the screw from the side of the
light compartment cover and lower the
cover until it stops.
Be sure the bulb is cool before
removing. Break the adhesive seal
by gently unscrewing the bulb.
Screw in the new bulb, then raise the
light cover and replace the screw.
Connect electrical power to the oven.
4
3
2
1
Remove screw.
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About the exhaust feature.
Vent Fan
The vent fan has two metal reusable
vent filters.
Models that recirculate air back into the
room also use a charcoal filter.
Reusable Vent Filters
The metal filters trap grease released by
foods on the cooktop. They also prevent
flames from foods on the cooktop from
damaging the inside of the oven.
For this reason, the filters must always be
in place when the hood is used. The vent
filters should be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
Removing and Cleaning the Filters
To remove, slide them to the rear using the
tabs. Pull down and out.
To clean the vent filters, soak them and
then swish around in 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 let dry before replacing.
To replace, slide the filters into the frame
slots on the back of each opening. Press up
and to the front to lock into place.
Reusable vent filters
(on all models).
Charcoal filter (on some models).
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Charcoal Filter
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must
be replaced. Order Part No. WB2X9883 from
your GE supplier.
If the model is not vented to the outside,
the air will be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter that helps
remove smoke and odors.
The charcoal filter should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored
(usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on
usage).
To Remove the Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal filter, first disconnect
power at the main fuse or circuit breaker,
or pull the plug. Remove the top grille
by removing the two screws that hold it
in place.
You may need to open the cabinet doors to
remove the screws.
Slide the filter toward the front of the oven
and remove it.
To Install the Charcoal Filter
To install a new charcoal filter, remove
plastic and other outer wrapping from the
new filter.
Insert the filter into the top opening of the
oven as shown, maneuvering it behind the
plastic grille until it fits squarely into place.
It will rest at an angle behind the plastic
grille on two side support tabs and in front
of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and
two screws. Reconnect power.
Remove 2 grille screws to remove
the grille.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start
START button not pressed after •Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered •Press CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
button not pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered after •Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing
pressing TIME COOK. TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed •Reset cooking program and press START.
accidentally.
Food weight not entered after •Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST or AUTO DEFROST or FAST DEFROST.
FAST DEFROST.
Food type not entered after •Make sure you have entered a food type.
pressing AUTO COOK.
CONTROL LOCKED The control has been locked. •Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds
appears on display to unlock the control.
CAUTION—OVEN HOT The temperature inside the •This is normal.
appears on display oven is greater than 200°F.
One of the sensor cooking •These features will not operate when the oven is hot.
pads was pressed when the
temperature inside the oven
was greater than 200°F.
Floor of the oven is warm The cooktop light is located •This is normal.
even when the oven has below the oven floor. When
not been used light is on, the heat it produces
may make the oven floor get warm.
You hear an unusual You have tried to change •Many of the oven’s features are preset and
low-tone beep the power level when it is cannot be changed.
not allowed.
Oven emits a smoky odor Oils on the stainless steel cavity •This is normal.
and gray smoke after are burning off after using the
using the Bake feature Bake feature the first few times.
Before you call for service…
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food browns on top much Rack has been placed in the •Always use the rack in its “low” position.
faster than on the bottom “high” position.
Oven temperature The cooking element cycles •This is normal.
fluctuates during cooking on and off to maintain the
oven temperature at the
desired setting.
Vent fan comes on The vent fan automatically turns •This is normal.
automatically on to protect the microwave if it
senses too much heat rising from
the cooktop below.
During Bake or Fast Bake •This is normal.
(after preheating), the vent
fan will automatically come
on to cool the oven components.
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Before you call for service…
Things That 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
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
■Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
■TV/radio interference might be noticed
while using the microwave. Similar to
the interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a
problem with the microwave. Plug the
microwave into a different electrical
circuit, move the radio or TV as far away
from the microwave as possible, or check
the position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home
original purchase service to replace the defective part.
Ten Years The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the second through
During this additional nine-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home
the tenth year from the service costs.
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■Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
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