Samsung Electronics Co MW1250N Microwave Oven User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microwave Oven Users Manual
Users Manual
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164D3370P257 49-40323 02-03 JR
Microwave Oven
JES1246
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2–11
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .31, 32
Changing the Power Level . . . .16
Convenience Features . . . .23–26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12–15
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .30
Other Features . . . . . . . . . .27–29
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .17–22
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .33, 34
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . .34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________________
Serial # ________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
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■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 8.
■Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with
the provided Installation
Instructions.
■Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more back from
the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
■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.
■Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
■
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:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
■This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for
marine use.
■Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
■Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking
appliance.
■Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
■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.
■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.
■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 let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
■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.
— 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.
■See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven
section of this manual.
■GE does not support any
servicing of the microwave.
We strongly recommend that
you do not attempt to service
the microwave yourself.
■As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
■Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
■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.
■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.
■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.
■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.
■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.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
ARCING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■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.
■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.
■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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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.
■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,
since 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.
■Do not use the microwave 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.
■Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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 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 guide. 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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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.
We do not recommend using 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. (See WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an adapter
plug. However, if you still elect to use
an adapter, where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of
a UL listed adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the
wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been
established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
ADAPTER PLUGS
9
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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WARNING!
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.
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EXTENSION CORDS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1100 Watts
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be
in place when using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
POWER
LEVEL
30 SEC.
TIME
DEFROST
TIME
COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
COOK
POPCORN REHEAT
BEVERAGE
POTATO
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Time Features Convenience Features
About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
30 SEC. Starts immediately!
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz.
Press once, twice or 1.75 oz.
or three times more/less time
BEVERAGE
Starts immediately! 4 oz., 8 oz.
Press once, twice
or 12 oz.
or three times
POTATO
Starts immediately! 1, 2 or 3
potatoes
REHEAT Food type 1–6 Serving size
COOK
Food type 1–8 + weight
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power
level may also be changed during time countdown.
Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press START.
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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4
3
2
1
POWER LEVEL
START
PAUSE
1
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
789
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check
the food. Close the door and press START to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press TIME COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press TIME COOK again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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6
5
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
START
PAUSE
1
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
789
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
TIME
COOK
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11
/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange
after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. baking dish. Cover with vented
per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white) in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, chopped
10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
and leaf) 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer
1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
and yellow) cup water.
(winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time.
See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
Press TIME DEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press START.
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
■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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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 or 2 1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min.
Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking
per lb. 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
Chicken, broiler-fryer
14 to 20 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)
and turn over after first half of time. After
second half of time, separate pieces and
place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a
few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
20 to 25 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete
defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in the cavity until
giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe
per lb. dish breast-side-down. After 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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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For
example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
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EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.
■It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
30 SEC.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using Time Cook
if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger
than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn
in the center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of
popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package, or three
times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts
immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or
subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9immediately after
the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1immediately after
the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
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1
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EXPRESS COOK
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POPCORN
(less time) (more time)
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:
Press BEVERAGE once for a 4-oz. beverage, twice for
an 8-oz. beverage or three times for a 12-oz. beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
BEVERAGE
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Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats many previously
cooked foods.
Press REHEAT.
Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat
Guide below).
For food types 1–5, press 2or 3to reheat 2 or
3 servings. The oven starts immediately.
NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added
immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1,
2or 3. Serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed.
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1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5 Pizza (pieces) Do not cover.
6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
Food Type Comments
Reheat Guide
Potato
The potato feature cooks up to three 8- to 10-ounce
potatoes.
Press POTATO. The serving size is automatically set at 1,
but can be changed by pressing 2or 3for two or three
potatoes. The oven starts immediately.
POTATO
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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Cook
The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times
and power levels for a variety of foods.
Press COOK.
Select food type 1–8 (see the Cook Guide below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press START.
Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display
the food type and remaining cook time.
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1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or
bowl. Follow package instructions
for adding water. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each
serving. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
4 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
5 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax
paper.
6 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble
meat into dish. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
7 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
8 Pizza 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to
(frozen, microwaveable) prepare pizza for microwaving.
Food Type Weight Comments
START
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Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
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.
Press AUTO DEFROST.
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight.
For example, press pads 1and 2for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press START.
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
■Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
■Twice during defrost, the oven signals “turn.”
At each “turn” signal, turn the 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 in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(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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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of
day while microwaving.
Press CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Press START or CLOCK.
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Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will beep once a minute until you either
open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
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Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave
from being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF
for about three seconds. When the control panel is
locked, LOC will be displayed.
STOP
CLEAR
CLEAR
OFF
START/PAUSE
In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or
clearing the display.
START
PAUSE
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Timer
This pad performs three 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 Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
Press TIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
Press START. When the time is up, the timer will
signal.
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of
cooking time.
Press TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay
the start of cooking.
Press START. The timer will begin counting down to
zero and cooking will then begin.
How to Use to Set a Holding Time
You can set a holding time between Defrost and
Time Cook, from one second to 99 minutes.
Press TIME DEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press TIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want the oven
to hold.
Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Press START.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■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.
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 overbrowning. 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.
Term Definition
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Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of
baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord 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.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that
come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth
and dry.
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.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the
microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the
appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Rinse 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’s 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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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home •Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. •Unplug the microwave
oven; then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted •Make sure the 3-prong
into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
inserted 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
yet oven will not start securely.
START pad not pressed •Press START.
after entering cooking
selection.
Another selection entered •Press CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered •Make sure you have
after pressing TIME
COOK. entered cooking time
after pressing TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed •Reset cooking program
accidentally. and press START.
Food weight not entered •Make sure you have
after pressing AUTO entered food weight
DEFROST.
after pressing AUTO
DEFROST.
Food type not entered •Make sure you have
after pressing REHEAT entered a food type.
or COOK.
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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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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.
Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are no
warranties, whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof,
including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
For The Period Of: What GE Will Provide:
One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a
From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit
original purchase is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original
one-year warranty period.
■Properly pack your unit.
We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.
■Return the product to the retail
location where it was purchased.
■Include in the package a copy of the
sales receipt or other evidence of date
of original purchase. Also print your
name and address and a description
of the defect.
In Order to Make a Warranty Claim:
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Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to make a warranty claim.
GE Microwave Oven
One-Year Limited Warranty.
■Customer instruction. This owner’s
manual provides information
regarding operating instructions
and user controls.
■Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.
■Failure of the product if it is abused,
misused, or used for other than
the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
■Damage caused after delivery.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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