Samsung Electronics Co OTR8ST Consumer Microwave Oven User Manual 49 40116v03

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SpacemakerXL
Microwave Oven
www.GEAppliances.com
Safety Information
Troubleshooting Tips
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave-Safe
Cookware . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . .2, 3
Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . .39
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . .39
Operating Instructions
Owner’s
Manual
JVM1840
JVM1841
Consumer Support
Optional Kits . . . . . . . .10
Product
Registration . . . . . .41, 42
Consumer
Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Changing
Power Level . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . . .20–25
Cooking Guide . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . .37, 38
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . .11, 12
Microwave Terms . . . . .33
Other Features . . . 26–32
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . .36
Time Features . . . .14–19
Model number: ________________
Serial number: ________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
164D3370P113 49-40116 11-00 JR
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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.
Operating Instructions
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
■ 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.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
Consumer Support
■ 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.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
■ This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 42″.
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven
while cooking.
■ 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.
— Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
■ Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
■ Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—
for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.
■ Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
— If materials inside the oven
should 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.
■ This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
Consumer Support
■ Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
— Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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.
Operating Instructions
■ Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
■ As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
ARCING
Operating Instructions
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
■ Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
■ The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
■ Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
■ Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
■ Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
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■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will 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.
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■ SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
To prevent this from
happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for
more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for
30 seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
■ 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.
Consumer Support
■ 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.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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 or breast
milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
■ Spontaneous boiling—
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may
start to boil during or shortly
after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid,
we recommend the
following: before removing
the container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
Operating Instructions
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something
like a spoon or tea bag is put
into it.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Operating Instructions
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.”
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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.
Consumer Support
■ 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.
■ 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.
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Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and
use them in strict
compliance with
the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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 microwavesafe 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.
Operating Instructions
■ “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.
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not microwave
2 Do
empty containers.
not permit children
3 Do
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
Consumer Support
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating 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.
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
Consumer Support
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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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.
Operating Instructions
■ 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.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Information
About optional kits.
OPTIONAL KITS
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH—White
JX48BL—Black
JX48AL—Almond
When replacing a 36″ or 42″ range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in
appearance.
Operating Instructions
For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet
installation. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Two kits
are needed for a 42″ opening.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS—Stainless Steel
Troubleshooting Tips
When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills
in the area between the microwave and the range left by the
Hi/Low model.
Consumer Support
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
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Safety Information
About the features of your
microwave oven.
Operating Instructions
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
1000 Watts
Features of the Oven
Touch Control Panel.
Door Latches.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to
be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in
the oven.
Cooktop Lights.
Grease Filters.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
Consumer Support
Shelf. Lets you microwave
several foods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly
on the oven floor or
turntable.
Troubleshooting Tips
Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for
the microwave to operate.
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Safety Information
About the features of your microwave oven.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
TIME
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
POPCORN
VEGETABLE
REHEAT
BEVERAGE
SNACKS
COOK
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
Operating Instructions
POWER
LEVEL
AUTO/QUICK
DEFROST
ADD
30 SEC.
Cooking Controls
Time Features
Troubleshooting Tips
Press
TIME COOK I & II
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
POWER LEVEL
Enter
Amount of cooking time
Amount of defrosting time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10
Convenience Features
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Press
POPCORN
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
BEVERAGE
COOK
REHEAT
VEGETABLE
Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)
SNACKS
AUTO/QUICK DEFROST
Press once (Auto Defrost)
Press twice (Quick Defrost)
12
Enter
Option
Starts immediately! more/less time
3.5 oz.
3.0 oz.
1.5 oz.
Starts immediately! serving size
Food type 1–9 + weight
Food type 1–6
1–3 servings
Starts immediately!
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
(on some models)
Snack type 1–6
number/weight
Food weight
up to 6 lbs.
up to 1 lb.
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About changing the
power level.
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
How to Change the
Power Level
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:
Power Level Best Uses
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 such as
stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
Consumer Support
Press TIME COOK or
1 select
TIME DEFROST.
cooking or
2 Enter
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
desired
4 Select
power level 1–10.
5 Press START.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
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.
High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest
way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain percent
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
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LEVEL
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Safety Information
About the time features.
Time Cook I
TIME
COOK
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
power level
3 Change
if you don’t want
Troubleshooting Tips
full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select
a desired power
level 1–10.)
4 Press START.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
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:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
the power level if you don’t want full
3 Change
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press TIME COOK again.
5 Enter the second cook time.
the power level if you don’t want full
6 Change
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
Consumer Support
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half
9 to 11 min.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package
6 to 8 min.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package
6 to 8 min.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
1 bunch
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
10-oz. package
7 to 10 min.
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
(fresh spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb.
7 to 9 min.
(frozen)
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 9 to 14 min.
(frozen)
Consumer Support
(wedges)
1 medium head 8 to 11 min.
(about 2 lbs.)
7 to 10 min.
(fresh, whole)
Troubleshooting Tips
(frozen,
chopped)
(frozen spears)
9 to 13 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Operating Instructions
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
Comments
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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About the time features.
Vegetable
Amount
Operating Instructions
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package
Time
Comments
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half
of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears
3 to 4 min.
per ear
(frozen)
1 ear
5 to 6 min.
2 to 6 ears
3 to 4 min.
per ear
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
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Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min.
(frozen)
10-oz. package
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
4 potatoes
9 to 12 min.
(6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
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(frozen,
chopped
and leaf)
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 min.
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced
5 to 7 min.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash
8 to 11 min.
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
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In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with
1/2 cup water. Stir after half
of time.
Pierce with cooking fork.
Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
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
TIME
DEFROST
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Press TIME DEFROST.
defrosting
2 Enter
time.
food over when
4 Turn
the oven signals.
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may
change this for more flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time. However, they will need
more frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time, turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
Troubleshooting Tips
5 Press START.
Allows you to defrost for the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
Press START.
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■ 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, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
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■ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal 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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About the time features.
Defrosting Guide
Food
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
Operating Instructions
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Troubleshooting Tips
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6 to 8 min.
5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
3 to 6 min.
2 to 5 min.
2 to 5 min.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min.
per lb.
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Comments
1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Franks (1 lb.)
Steaks, chops and cutlets
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Time
15 to 19 min.
Chicken, whole
(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
17 to 21 min.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min.
per lb.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
5 to 9 min.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking
dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish.
Unwrap and turn over after half
the time. When finished, separate
pieces and microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish.
After half the time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
If necessary, run cold water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven
breast-side-up. Turn over after half
the time. Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish
breast-side-down. After half the
time, turn over and shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator
to complete defrosting.
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EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
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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 2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Operating Instructions
ADD
30 SEC.
Add 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.
Troubleshooting Tips
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About the convenience features.
Popcorn
POPCORN
EXPRESS COOK
How to Use the Popcorn Feature
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
package instructions, using Time Cook
1 Follow
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 microwave.
Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
2 Tap
POPCORN to select the bag size you are
Operating Instructions
cooking.
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 20–30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional time).
Troubleshooting Tips
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after
the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
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Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
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Snacks
SNACKS
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1 Press SNACKS.
snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide
2 Select
below).
the number of items or the food weight
3 Enter
in ounces.
4 Press START.
Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
The Snacks feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to warm a
variety of snack foods.
Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during
cooking to display the snack type and remaining
microwaving time.
Snacks Guide
Food Type
Quantity or Weight
1 to 4
Sandwiches
1 to 2
Pizza (leftover slices)
1 to 4
Dessert toppings
1 to 4
Soup
8 to 40 oz.
Cheese dip
4 to 16 oz.
Troubleshooting Tips
Bread, rolls, muffins
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About the convenience features.
Vegetable
VEGETABLE
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Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
The Vegetable feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for fresh, frozen
or canned vegetables.
1 Press VEGETABLES.
vegetable type 1–3 (see the Vegetable
2 Select
Guide below).
3 Enter weight in ounces.
4 Press START.
Hint: Press and hold the VEGETABLE pad during cooking to
display the remaining cooking time.
Vegetable Guide
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Troubleshooting Tips
Food Type
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Weight
Comments
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.
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.
Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Reheat
REHEAT
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START
PAUSE
The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many
previously cooked foods.
Operating Instructions
1 Press REHEAT.
food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat
2 Select
Guide below).
3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings.
4 Press START.
NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after
pressing START. Press number pad 2 or 3.
Reheat Guide
Comments
Pasta
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Meats, casseroles, pizza
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fruits and vegetables
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Beverages, 8–10 oz.
Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.
Sauces and gravies
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Plate of leftovers
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Troubleshooting Tips
Food Type
Beverage
BEVERAGE
The Beverage feature heats 4–12 ounces of any
beverage.
Press BEVERAGE once for 4 ounces. The oven starts
immediately.
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Press BEVERAGE a second time for 8 ounces.
Press BEVERAGE a third time for 12 ounces.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very
hot. Remove the container with care.
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About the convenience features.
Cook
COOK
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Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for a variety of foods.
1 Press COOK.
food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide
2 Select
below).
3 Enter weight in ounces.
4 Press START.
Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking
to display the food type and remaining cook time.
Cook Guide
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Troubleshooting Tips
Food Type
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Weight
Comments
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.
Frozen Vegetables
4 to 20 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or
bowl. Follow package instructions
for adding water. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or
bowl. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
Potatoes
8 to 40 oz.
Pierce skin with fork. Place
potatoes on oven floor or
turntable.
Fish
4 to 16 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap or
wax paper.
Chicken Pieces
4 to 40 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Ground Meat
(beef, pork, turkey)
8 to 48 oz.
Use round casserole dish.
Crumble meat into dish. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Drain and stir at signal.
Bacon
2 to 10 oz.
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Pizza
(frozen, microwaveable)
4 to 16 oz.
Follow package instructions to
prepare pizza for microwaving.
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Auto/Quick Defrost
AUTO/QUICK
DEFROST
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Press AUTO/QUICK
DEFROST once for
Auto Defrost. Press
twice for Quick
Defrost.
the
2 Using
Conversion Guide
3 Press START.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times
and power levels for foods weighing up to one pound.
■ 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
Troubleshooting Tips
at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press pads 1 and 2
for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Enter weight up to
6 pounds for Auto
Defrost, 1 pound for
Quick Defrost.
The Auto/Quick Defrost feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/QUICK DEFROST
once for Auto Defrost or twice for Quick Defrost.
Operating Instructions
START
PAUSE
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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
1–2
Enter
Weight
(tenths of
a pound)
.1
Weight of
Food in
Ounces
Enter
Weight
(tenths of
a pound)
9–10
.6
.2
11
.7
.3
12–13
.8
6–7
.4
14–15
.9
.5
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4–5
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Other features your model may have.
Help
HELP
The HELP pad displays feature information and
helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad.
Clock
CLOCK
AM / PM
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START
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Press to enter the time of day or to check the time
of day while microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press START.
Timer
TIMER
Troubleshooting Tips
Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used
at any time, even when the oven is operating.
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1 Press TIMER.
2 Enter time you want to count down.
3 Press TIMER to start.
To pause the countdown, press TIMER.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off
the timer signal, press TIMER.
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NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer
is operating.
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Reminder
REMINDER
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CLOCK
AM / PM
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, and can be used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up
to 24 hours later.
1 Press REMINDER.
the time you want the oven to remind
2 Enter
you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Operating Instructions
3 Select AM or PM.
REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs,
4 Press
press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder
time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator will no
longer be lit.
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or
press CLEAR/OFF.
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Child Lock-out
CLEAR
OFF
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, LOCKED will be displayed.
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Other features your model may have.
Delay Start
DELAY
START
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
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EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK
CLOCK
Operating Instructions
AM / PM
START
PAUSE
1 Press DELAY START.
the cooking or defrosting feature you
2 Select
wish to delay.
the time you want the oven to start.
3 Enter
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
4 Select AM or PM.
5 Press START.
The start time will be displayed and will remain until
the oven automatically starts at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK.
Turntable
Troubleshooting Tips
TURNTABLE
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It
can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE
to turn the turntable on or off.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the turntable during and after
cooking.
Automatic Fan
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An automatic fan feature protects the microwave
from too much heat rising from the cooktop below
it. It automatically turns on at low speed 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.
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Surface Light
SURFACE
LIGHT
Press to turn the surface light on or off.
Vent Fan
VENT FAN
Press VENT FAN once for low fan speed, twice for
medium fan speed, a third time for high fan speed,
or a fourth time to turn the fan off.
Operating Instructions
VENT FAN
BOOST
The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from
surface cooking.
Press the VENT FAN BOOST pad for extra fan speed.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Other features your model may have.
Options
OPTIONS
Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to cycle
through the available options.
Auto Nite Light
The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off
at desired times.
To set the timer:
Operating Instructions
1 Press 1.
2 Enter the time of day for the light to come on.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press the OPTIONS pad.
5 Enter the time of day for the light to go off.
6 Select AM or PM.
7 Press the OPTIONS pad.
To review the timer settings, press 2.
Troubleshooting Tips
To turn the light timer off, press 0.
Beeper Volume
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Choose
0–3 for mute to loud.
Charcoal Filter Reminder
The Charcoal Filter Reminder is a 180 day timer to
remind you when to change the charcoal filter.
Press 0 to turn the reminder off. Press 1 to set the
reminder. Press 2 to reset the reminder.
Display Language
The language for the scrolling display may be set
at either English or Spanish.
Consumer Support
Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
Display On/Off
You can choose to turn the clock display on or off.
Press 0 to turn the display off. Press 1 to turn the
display on.
Display Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be changed.
Select 1–5 for slowest to fastest scroll speed.
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Shelf
Food microwaves best when placed on the
turntable or on the shelf in the lower position.
For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless
you are reheating on more than one level.
How to Use the Shelf
When Microwaving
For best results
Operating Instructions
■ Make sure the shelf is
positioned properly
inside the microwave
to prevent damage to
the oven from arcing.
The shelf gives you the option
to reheat more than one dish of
food at the same time.
■ Do not use a
microwave browning
dish on the shelf. The
shelf could overheat.
2-level reheating
■ Use pot holders
when handling the
shelf—it may be hot.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ Do not use the oven
with the shelf on the
microwave floor.
This could damage
the microwave.
Uneven results
■ Do not use the
shelf when cooking
popcorn.
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Other features your model may have.
Shelf and Reheating
■ To reheat on 2 levels
OR
■ To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level:
Operating Instructions
Switch places after 1/2 time.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Switch places after 1/2 time.
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1 Multiply reheat time by 1 / .
2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.
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Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
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Microwave terms.
■ the metal shelf not installed correctly so that it touches
the microwave wall.
■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Operating Instructions
■ 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Tips
Covering
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to
air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping
with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the
inside fresh.
NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any
part of this oven.
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Operating Instructions
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
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
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Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
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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.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often.
Use a solution of warm water and detergent.
Case
Operating Instructions
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
Troubleshooting Tips
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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Replacing the light bulbs.
Cooktop Light/Night Light
Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt
incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from
your GE supplier.
replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the
1 To
power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel
or pull the plug.
Operating Instructions
the screw at the front of the light cover
2 Remove
and lower the cover.
sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool
3 Be
before removing. After breaking the adhesive
seal, remove the bulb by gently turning.
the screw. Connect electrical power
4 Replace
to the oven.
Oven Light
Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt
incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from
your GE supplier.
Troubleshooting Tips
replace the oven light, first disconnect the
1 To
power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel
or pull the plug.
the top grille by taking out the 2 screws
2 Remove
that hold it in place.
remove the screw located above the door
3 Next,
near the center of the oven that secures the
light housing.
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the grille and screws. Connect electrical
4 Replace
power to the oven.
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Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
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Safety Information
About the exhaust feature.
The Vent Fan
The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate air back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
Operating Instructions
Reusable Grease 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
microwave.
For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in
place when the hood is used. The grease filters
should be cleaned once a month, or as needed.
Removing and Cleaning the Filter
Troubleshooting Tips
To remove, slide it to the rear using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it
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 it dry before replacing.
To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the
back of the opening. Pull up and to the front to
lock into place.
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About the exhaust feature.
Charcoal Filter (on some models)
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be
replaced. Order Part No. WB02X9883 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 hood usage).
Operating Instructions
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To Remove Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power
at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull
the plug.
Troubleshooting Tips
Remove 2 grille screws
to remove the grille.
Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that
hold it in place. Slide the filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
To Install Charcoal Filter
To install a new filter, remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from the new filter.
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Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as
shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs
and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille
and 2 screws.
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Safety Information
Before you call for service.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong
plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
Floor of the oven is warm,
even when the oven has
not been used
The cooktop light is
located below the oven
floor. When the light is
on, the heat it produces
may make the oven floor
get warm.
• This is normal.
“LOCKED” appears on
the display
The control has been
locked.
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF
for about 3 seconds to
unlock the control.
You hear an unusual,
low-tone beep
You have tried to start
the Reminder without
a valid time of day.
• Start over and enter a
valid time of day.
You have tried to change
the power level when it is
not allowed.
• Many of the oven’s features
are preset and cannot be
changed.
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes
Operating Instructions
Problem
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
■ Light reflection around door or outer case.
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■ 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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Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
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Notes.
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GE Service Protection Plus™
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability,
offers you Service Protection Plus™—comprehensive protection on
all your appliances—No Matter What Brand!
Benefits Include:
• Backed by GE
• All brands covered
• Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No hidden deductibles
• One 800 number to call
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your
money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much
more—any brand! Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly
financing is available. Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered.
You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected
against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.
After mailing
the registration below,
store this document in
a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is
800 GE CARES
(800-432-2737).
Model Number
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
Serial Number
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and
return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or
register online at www.GEAppliances.com.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
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State
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Louisville, Kentucky
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All warranty service provided by our
Factory Service Centers, or an authorized
Customer Care® technician. To schedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact
us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call
800-GE-CARES.
Safety Information
GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original
purchase date is needed
to obtain service under
the warranty.
GE Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship. During this full
one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,
all parts and service labor to repair or replace the
defective part.
Ten Years
For the second through
the tenth year from the
date of original purchase
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
additional nine-year limited warranty, you will be
responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.
Operating Instructions
For The Period Of:
What GE Will Not Cover:
■ Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
■ Improper installation.
■ Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■ Failure of the product if it is
abused, misused, or used for other
than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Troubleshooting Tips
■ Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
■ Incidental or consequential damage
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for ordinary home use within the USA.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Consumer Support
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Consumer Support.
GE Appliances Website
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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website
24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can
now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service online. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™” your questions, and so much more...
Schedule Service
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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule
your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737) during normal business hours.
Real Life Design Studio
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that
can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design
for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s
Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with
disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322).
Extended Warranties
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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available
while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call
800-626-2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will
still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories
sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800-626-2002 during normal
business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other
servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Contact Us
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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website
with all the details including your phone number, or write to:
General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance
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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration
will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your
warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card
included in the packing material, or detach and use the form in this Owner’s Manual.
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