Samsung Electronics Co ZMC3000N Microwave Oven User Manual

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

Use and Care GuideBuilt-In Microwave ⁄Convection OvenGE Appliances 164D3370P291 49-40361 06-03 JRSafety Instructions................3–5Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposureto Excessive Microwave Energy ..........2Operating Instructions, TipsAluminum Foil ...............................4, 24, 26Clock........................................................8, 9Combination Cooking ........................25–28Combination Roast.........................27, 28Cooking by Temperature......................26Cooking by Time ...................................25Control Panel..........................................8, 9Convection Cooking ..........................23, 24Cooking by Temperature......................24Cooking by Time ...................................23Cooking Reference Guide .......................29Cookware and Accessories .....................11Features ......................................................7Microwave Cooking .......................6, 13–22Add 30 Seconds....................................14Auto Defrost....................................17, 18Cooking by Temperature......................16Cooking by Time.............................13, 14Cooking Complete Reminder ................7Defrosting by Time ...............................15Delay Start/Reminder ...........................14Delayed Cooking...................................12Express Cook Feature...........................14Hold Time ..............................................12Kitchen Timer ........................................12Microwaving Tips ...................................6Power Levels ..............6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16Sensor Beverage...................................19Sensor Cook ..........................................21Sensor Cooking Control Guide............22Sensor Popcorn ....................................19Sensor Reheat.......................................20Sound Level Feature ............................14Oven Shelf......................4, 7, 11, 19–21, 31Temperature Probe............................4, 7–9, 16, 24, 26–28, 31What Your Oven Can Do .........................10Problem Solver ...........................32Care and Cleaning..............30, 31Light Bulb Replacement ..........................31Installation......................................31Adapter Plugs...........................................31Extension Cords .......................................31Grounding Instructions ...........................31Consumer Services..................35Appliance Registration ..............................2Important Phone Numbers .....................35Model and Serial Number Location.........2Warranty ....................................Back CoverModel: JEB1095Microwave power outputof this oven is 800 watts.(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
2HELP US HELP YOU…Before using your oven, read this guidecarefully.It is intended to help you operate and maintain yournew microwave oven properly.Keep it handy for answers to your questions.Write down the model and serialnumbers.You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.These numbers are also on the Consumer ProductOwnership Registration Card that came with yourmicrowave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in any correspondence or servicecalls concerning your microwave oven.If you received a damaged oven…Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that soldyou the oven.Save time and money. Before you request service…Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that youcan correct yourself.All these things are normal with yourmicrowave oven.• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.• Light reflection around door or outer case.• Dimming oven light and change in blower soundmay occur while operating at power levels otherthan high.• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.• Some TV-radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliancesand does not indicate a problem with yourmicrowave. If you notice this interference, checkthat the microwave oven is on a different electricalcircuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna.(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven withthe door open since open-door operation canresult in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat ortamper with the safety interlocks.(b) Do Not Place any object between the ovenfront face and the door or allow soil orcleaner residue to accumulate on sealingsurfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.It is particularly important that the ovendoor close properly and that there is nodamage to the:(1) door (bent),(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted orrepaired by anyone except properlyqualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Important Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using your appliance.When using electrical appliances, basic safetyprecautions should be followed, including thefollowing:WARNING–To reduce the risk ofburns, fire, electric shock, injury to personsor exposure to excessive microwave energy,follow basic precautions, including thefollowing:•Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy’’ on the previous page.•This appliance must be grounded.Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this guide.•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. Do not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This microwave/convection oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is notintended for laboratory or industrial use.•For best operation, plug this appliance intoits own electrical outlet, to prevent flickeringof lights, blowing of fuse or tripping ofcircuit breaker.•Do not mount this appliance over a sink.Install or locate this appliance only inaccordance with the provided InstallationInstructions.•Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance.•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do notuse this product near water—for example, in awet basement, near a swimming pool, near asink or in similar locations.•This microwave oven is not approved ortested for marine use.• Do not store anything directly on top of themicrowave/convection oven surface when the oven is in operation.• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.• Do not let power cord hang over edge oftable or counter.•Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged power cord or plug, if it is notworking properly, or if it has been damagedor dropped.• See door surface cleaning instructions in theCare and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.•This appliance must only be serviced byqualified service personnel. Contact nearestauthorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.•As with any appliance, close supervision isnecessary when used by children.•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:— Do not overcook food. Carefully attendappliance when paper, plastic or othercombustible materials are placed inside theoven to facilitate cooking.— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or plastic containers beforeplacing them in the oven.— Do not use your microwave/convectionoven to dry newspapers.— Do not use recycled paper products.Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxedpaper can contain metal flecks which maycause arcing or ignite. Paper productscontaining nylon or nylon filaments shouldbe avoided, as they may also ignite.— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/convection oven unless in a special microwavepopcorn accessory or unless you use popcornlabeled for use in microwave ovens.— Do not overcook potatoes. They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.— Do not operate the oven while empty toavoid damage to the oven and the dangerof fire. If by accident the oven should runempty a minute or two, no harm is done.However, try to avoid operating the ovenempty at all times—it saves energy andprolongs the life of the oven.(continued next page)3
4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the firstcountdown, use MICRO COOK foradditional cooking time.— Do not use the oven for storage purposes.Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food in the oven when not in use.— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep ovendoor closed, turn oven off, and disconnectpower cord, or shut off power at the fuse orcircuit breaker panel.•When using the convection or combinationcooking functions, both the outside and insideof the oven will become hot. Always use hotpads to remove containers of food andaccessories such as the metal accessory rackand temperature probe.• Oversized food or oversized metal cookwareshould not be used in a microwave/convectionoven because they increase the risk of electricshock and could cause a fire.• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn off the pad and touch electricalparts involving risk of electric shock.• Do not use paper products when themicrowave/convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode.• Do not store any materials, other than ourrecommended accessories, in this oven whennot in use.• Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and should not be heated inthis microwave/convection oven. Such use ofthe microwave/convection oven could result in injury.• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, evenwith the lid off. Make sure all infant food isthoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute theheat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding whenwarming formula or breast milk. The containermay feel cooler than the milk really is. Alwaystest the milk before feeding the baby.• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonatedbeverages). Even if the container is opened,pressure can build up. This can cause thecontainer to burst, possibly resulting in injury.• Use foil only as directed in this guide.TV dinners may be microwaved in foil traysless than 3/4″high; remove top foil cover andreturn tray to box. When using foil in themicrowave/convection oven, keep foil at least1″away from sides of oven.• Do not cover the shelf or any other part ofthe oven with metal foil. This will cause over-heating of the microwave/convection oven.• Cookware may become hotbecause of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls canbecome too hot to touch. Be careful touchingthe floor and walls during and after cooking.• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foodscontaining less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) forinstructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.• Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking bymicrowave or combination. The metal andmercury in these thermometers could cause“arcing” and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you aremicrowaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in themicrowave/convection oven.• Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven withoutinserting it in food or liquid, and turn onmicrowave energy, it can create electricalarcing in the oven, damage oven walls anddamage the temperature probe.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designedfor microwave cooking is very useful, butshould be used carefully. Even microwave-safeplastic may not be as tolerant of overcookingconditions as are glass or ceramic materials,and may soften or char if subjected to shortperiods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. •For these reasons: •1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and usethem in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations. •2) Do not subject empty cookware tomicrowaving. •3) Do not permit children to use plasticcookware without complete supervision.• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat toat least an INTERNAL 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL 180°F. Cooking to thesetemperatures usually protects against foodborneillness. SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boilingpoint without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when thecontainer is removed from the microwaveoven is not always present. THIS COULDRESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL ISINSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury to persons:— Do not overheat the liquid.— Stir the liquid both before and halfwaythrough heating it.— Do not use straight-sided containers withnarrow necks.— After heating, allow the container to standin the microwave oven for a short timebefore removing the container.— Use extreme care when inserting a spoonor other utensil into the container.• Do not boil eggs in a microwave/convectionoven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolkand will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers and othergiblets, and egg yolks (see previouscaution) should be pierced to allowsteam to escape during cooking.• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use inmicrowave/convection ovens. Check the package for proper use.• ‘‘Boilable’’ cooking pouches and tightly closedplastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented asdirected by package. If they are not, plastic couldburst during or immediately after cooking,possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storagecontainers should be at least partially uncoveredbecause they form a tight seal. When cookingwith containers tightly covered with plasticwrap, remove covering carefully and directsteam away from hands and face.• Hot foods and steam can causeburns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food,including popcorn bags, cookingpouches and boxes. To preventpossible injury, direct steam awayfrom hands and face.• Use of the shelf accessory.— Use pot holders when handling the shelf andcookware. They will be hot.— Never use the shelf for microwave-onlycooking. Remove the shelf from the ovenwhen microwave-only cooking.— Always place the shelf on the floor of theoven for convection and combinationcooking.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety Instructions5
6MICROWAVING TIPS• Make sure all cookware used in yourmicrowave/convection oven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glass casseroles, cookingdishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery orchina dinnerware which does not have metallic trimor glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Somecookware is labeled ‘‘suitable for microwaving.’’• If you are notsure if a dish ismicrowave-safe, use this test:Place in the ovenboth the dish youare testing and aglass measuringcup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dishremains cool and only the water in the cup heats,then the dish is microwave-safe.• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retainmoisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to ventplastic wrap so steam can escape.• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotatingor rearranging.• Steam builds up pressure in foods which aretightly covered by a skin or membrane. Piercepotatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to preventbursting.If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, makesure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwavecooking. The power levels on your microwave oven canbe compared to the surface units on a range. High(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cookand gives you 100% power. Each power level gives youmicrowave energy a certain percent of the time. PowerLevel 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. PowerLevel 3 is energy 30% of the time.A high setting (10) will cook faster but may needadditional attention such as frequent stirring, rotatingor turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cookmore evenly and with less attention given to stirringor rotating the food. Some foods may have betterflavor, texture or appearance if one of the lowersettings is used. You may wish to use a lower powerlevel 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 shownwith Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwaveenergy did not cycle off, the outside of the foodwould cook before the inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for various powerlevels:POWER LEVEL BEST USESHigh 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,boiling liquids.Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casserolesand reheating.Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizingsuch as stews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 3 Defrosting without cooking;simmering; delicate sauces.Warm 1 Keeping food warm withoutovercooking; softening butter.How to Change Power Level1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.2. Select cooking or defrosting time.3. Press POWER LEVEL.4. Select desired power level 1–10.5. Press START.
7Cooking Complete Reminder(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold)To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display ‘‘End’’and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch theCLEAR/OFF pad.1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must besecurely closed for oven to operate.2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allowscooking to be viewed while keeping microwavesconfined in oven.3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe mustbe securely inserted into receptacle before ovenwill start any temperature or Combination Roastcooking.4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination Roast, Convection/Combination Cook and Temp Cook/Hold.5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combinationcooking. Remove the shelf when using microwave-only cooking.6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.7. Oven Floor.NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) arelocated on the inside walls of the microwave oven.321567FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN4Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Features of Your OvenDELAYSTART STARTMINUTE CLEAROFFCODES: 0-1-2-3REMINDERPROBEMICROWAVE SELECTIONSSOUNDLEVELKITCHENTIMER CLOCK64EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK1EXPRESS COOK780DISPLAY ON/OFFADD30 SECTIMEDEFROSTMICROCOOKSENSORCOOKSENSORREHEATTEMPCOOK/HOLDAUTODEFROSTSENSORBEVERAGESENSORPOPCORN9POWERLEVEL5EXPRESS COOKPROBECONVECTIONCOOKCOMBINATIONCOOKCOMBINATIONROAST
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANELThe touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition tomicrowave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook)and sensor microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your ownprograms to suit your own cooking needs.1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cookprepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the ovenwill start immediately.2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quickreheating of prepared foods. No need to touchSTART, the oven will start immediately.3. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and foodweight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. 4. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selectedamount of time using automatic Power Level 10(High). 5. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad beforeentering desired oven temperature, then cook timeor food temperature. Combination cooking usesalternating microwave and convection formaximum speed and browning.6. CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad beforeentering desired oven temperature, then cook timeor food temperature.7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No needto touch START, the oven will start immediately.8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before enteringanother power level number if you want tochange from automatic Power Level 10 (High) forcooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.9. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you toprogram your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. TheReminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.10. START. After all selections are made, touch thispad to start the oven.11. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time ortemperature during cooking functions, donenesscode words, preheat code words, power levelbeing used, cooking mode and instructions.12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number padfor desired code number, and START. The ovenautomatically microwaves at pre-programmedpower levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and ovenshuts off. 14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automaticPower Level 3 (Low).15. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches 90°F.,oven shows temperature until preset temperature is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour.16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touchthis pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), thenSTART. The oven roasts meat with the automaticpreset program.17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to programthe microwave.18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.19. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down, or for an“instant on” for 30 seconds.20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enterwhole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch 6 and MINUTE.21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the ovenand erases all settings except time of day.22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.Press number pad 0, 1, 2, or 3 then press STARTpad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.23. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses nomicrowave energy while it functions as both akitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.24. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day orcheck time of day while microwaving. To set clock,first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day.For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1,3, and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display. Thentouch START or CLOCK. If you wish to reset orchange time, simply repeat above process.8
9Your Touch Control PanelDELAYSTART STARTMINUTE CLEAROFFCODES: 0-1-2-3REMINDERPROBEMICROWAVE SEL ECTIONSSOUNDLEVELKITCHENTIMER CLOCK64EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK1EXPRESS COOK780DISPLAY ON/OFFADD30 SECTIMEDEFROSTMICROCOOKSENSORCOOKSENSORREHEATTEMPCOOK/HOLDAUTODEFROSTSENSORBEVERAGESENSORPOPCORN9POWERLEVEL5EXPRESS COOKPROBECONVECTIONCOOKCOMBINATIONCOOKCOMBINATIONROAST194253The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion.After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.This will happen any time there is a power outage.“PRObE” Appears in the Display• Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roastor Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe67810 1112 242322191817161514Clock Display On/Off FeatureThe Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display onor off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad toturn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannotbe used while a cooking feature is in use.13 20 21
WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DOCooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. Themovement of the microwaves through the foodgenerates heat and cooks most foods faster thanregular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting isparticularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning andsealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.Your new oven also offers the option of combinationcooking, using microwave energy along withconvection cooking. You cook with speed andaccuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.You can use microwave cooking, convection cookingor combination cooking to cook by time. Simplypreset the length of cooking time desired and youroven turns off automatically. Or you can cook bytemperature, by these methods, using the temperatureprobe to determine the doneness by the internaltemperature of the food. This method takes theguesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven offautomatically when the food reaches the desiredtemperature.The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (SensorCook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do yourmicrowave cooking for you. They are easy andconvenient—just follow the step-by-step instructionsin this guide. A sensor detects steam from the foodand automatically adjusts cooking time and powerlevel for best results.Do not use the Sensor Features twice in successionon the same food portion—it may result in severelyovercooked or burnt food. If food is undercookedafter the countdown, use MICRO COOK foradditional cooking time.Combination Roast uses alternating microwave andconvection to roast meats to perfection.Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting timeand power levels for you. Enter the food weight inpounds and tenths of a pound and touch the STARTpad. The oven calculates the defrosting time andchanges power levels during defrosting to give evendefrosting results.The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you programthe oven to start cooking at a desired time, even ifyou’re not at home. The Reminder feature can beused like an alarm clock.The following guide shows at a glance the differencebetween microwave, convection and combinationcooking.Microwave Convection CombinationCOOKING Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and convection METHOD distributed evenly throughout food to produce browned heat combine to cook foods in up to the oven for thorough, fast exteriors and seal in juices. one-third less time than ovens, whilecooking of food. browning and sealing in juices.HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulatingSOURCE heated air.HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy fromCONDUCTION by instant energy penetration. outside of food to inside. penetration and heat conducted fromoutside of food.BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time fromOven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browningnot get hot. Easy clean-up. faster than regular ovens. and crisping from convection heat.Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.Comparison Guide10
11COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIESWhat Your Oven Can Do Cookware and AccessoriesCookware Microwave Convection CombinationHeat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YESGlass-Ceramic (Pyrex,®Fire King,®CorningWare,®etc.)Ceramic YES YES YES(Cookware withno metal trim)Metal NO YES NONon Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NOMicrowave-Safe Plastics YES NO YES*Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NOPaper Products YES NO NOStraw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.Cookware TipsMicrowave Convection CombinationNO YES, YES,on the floor on the floorof the oven. of the oven.Convection CookingMETAL PANS are recommended for all types ofbaked products, but especially where browning orcrusting is important.Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and helpproduce a light tender crust.GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or bakingdishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.Combination CookingGLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metaltrim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wallor metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware(safe to 400°F) may be used, but it is not recommendedfor foods requiring crusting or all-around browning,because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.METAL SHELFThe shelf is required for good air circulationand even browning when using Convectionand Combination Cook. Allow at least oneinch between the pan and the walls of theoven for air circulation.
12HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMERThe Kitchen Timer Using a Holding TimeThe Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:• It operates as a minute timer.• It can be set to delay cooking.• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be foundin some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed CookingStep 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds).Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time countingdown. The timer signals when time is up.To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time,temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER andenter number of minutes to delay cooking. Whendelaying Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roastcooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START.Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time.How to Defrost, Hold and Micro CookLet’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cookfor 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place inoven.Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutesdefrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1–10.)Step 4: Set standing or hold time bytouching KITCHEN TIMER pad.Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes.Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes ofcooking time.Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven displayshows instructions entered and the function.When time is up, the oven signals andflashes “End.”STARTMICROCOOKKITCHENTIMERTIMEDEFROST
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cookingfunctions within one program. This is ideal if youwant to change power levels during your cookingoperations. Here’s how to do it.Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-safe container and close the door.Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK. Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level ifyou don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (PressPOWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.Step 6: Set your second cook time.Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)Step 8: Press START.The microwave oven will start and the time set for“COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I”will be displayed.At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second powerlevel is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”is shown counting down.When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food,simply close the door and press START to resumecooking. If there is no time remaining on the timeryou must reset the timer to resume cooking.(continued next page)STARTMICROCOOKHow to Use the Kitchen Timer Cooking by TimeCOOKING BY TIMEMicro Cook IMicro Cook allows you to microwave for a presetamount of time.Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for mostcooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.See the Cooking Guide.To become better acquainted with time cooking,make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,add 1 teaspoon ofinstant coffee andstir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metaldecoration and ismicrowave-safe(refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTEpad for 1 minute.Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommendedfor this cup of coffee, there is no need to change thepower level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)Step 4: Touch START.Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.Step 6: Open the door.If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food,simply close the door and press START to resumecooking. If there is not time remaining on the timeryou must reset the timer to resume cooking.How to Change Power Level When SettingMicro Cook I1. Press MICRO COOK.2. Select cooking time.3. Press POWER LEVEL.4. Select desired power level 1–10.5. Press START.STARTMICROCOOKUsing the Micro Cook II Feature13
The Sound Level Feature Add 30 SecondsThe Sound Level Feature lets you change thesound level of the oven beeper. To set the beepersound level:Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 forNormal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each numberpad the oven will beep at the volume that you haveselected.Step 3: When you have selected your desired soundlevel, touch the START pad.The Add 30 Seconds feature provides aconvenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer iscounting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad istouched.This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.ADD30 SECThe Express Cook FeatureThe Express Cook feature is a short-cut method toset time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.To Express Cook your food or beverage:Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutesof cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need totouch START, the oven will start immediately.The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.4EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK1EXPRESS COOK5EXPRESS COOKHow to Use ReminderThe Reminder feature can be used like an alarmclock, without starting the oven.Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must rememberto leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remindyou. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows thecorrect time of day. The reminder time can be set upto 12 hours later.)Step 3: Touch STARTpad. The reminder is now set at the time youprogrammed, and willsignal you at that timewith a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. The display will show “REM” until the ovendoor is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. TheREMinder time may be displayed by touching theDELAY START pad. The time-of-day may bedisplayed by touching the CLOCK pad.DELAYSTARTREMINDERHow to Use Delay StartThe Delay Start feature allows you to programyour oven to begin cooking at a preset time ofday—up to a 12-hour delay.Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows thecorrect time of day.)Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.Step 4: Touch START pad. The displaywill show the time you entered. The timeof day may be displayed by touching theCLOCK pad. The oven will automaticallystart at the desired time.STARTDELAYSTARTREMINDER14COOKING BY TIME(continued)
15DEFROSTING BY TIMETime Defrost (Power Level 3)Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing offrozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foodssuch as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozendinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred formeat and poultry because the oven sets the defrostingtime and power levels for you.• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you pressTIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this formore flexibility.• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.To become better acquainted with the defrostfunction, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozenstrawberries by following the steps below.Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting timerecommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0for 4 minutes. Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle iscompleted, the oven signals and flashes“End”, then automatically shuts off.Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door andrepeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half ofdefrosting time. Touch START.Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,open the door, remove the package and separatestrawberries to finish defrosting.STARTTIMEDEFROSTHow to Change Power Level1. Press TIME DEFROST.2. Select defrosting time.3. Press POWER LEVEL.4. Select desired power level 1–10.5. Press START.Defrosting Tips• Foods frozen in paper orplastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightlyclosed packages should beslit, pierced or vented,AFTER food has partiallydefrosted, as directed bypackage. Plastic storagecontainers should be atleast partially uncovered.• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can bedefrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foilcontainer, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.• For even defrosting, somefoods need to be broken upor separated part of theway through the defrostingtime.• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed tosit out for more than one hour after defrosting.Room temperature promotes the growth of harmfulbacteria.• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.Questions and AnswersQ. When I press START, I hear a dull thumpingnoise. What is it?A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know themagnetron is in operation.Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attentionthan usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad.Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time inabout 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrostingtime to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate orstir food frequently.Cooking by Time Defrosting by Time
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to MediumStep 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probesecurely in oven wall. Close the door.Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad. Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 formedium power.Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperatureof the roast is less than 90°F, display will show‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F or above, displayshows temperature counting up.Step 6: When 160°F is reached, the oven will soundand display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold thetemperature for up to one hour.Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.Cooking Tips• Use a lower power level; foods will heat moreevenly though requiring more time.• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrostedbefore inserting probe. Probe may break off if usedin frozen foods.• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,even heating.• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meatyarea not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handledoes not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.COOKING BY TEMPERATUREInternal temperature is the best test of donenessfor many foods.Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods tothe desired finished food temperature. The MicroCook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cookprecisely with the probe.Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cookingbecause the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch theCLEAR/OFF pad.NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’when preset food temperature is reached.The Temperature ProbeThe temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food.Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internaltemperature. (Its appearance may vary from pictureshown.) The probe must be used when using TempCook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probeproperly, follow directions in the CombinationRoasting section.CableEndHandle SensorQuestions and AnswersQ. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display?A. ‘‘PRObE’’ will flash if you don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptaclein the oven wall or if you touch the TEMPCOOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s notinserted in food?A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven.16
17Cooking by Temperature Auto DefrostHow to Set Auto DefrostBefore you begin, check the Auto Defrost guidelocated in this section. It shows minimum andmaximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight beforesetting Auto Defrost.Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch numberpads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. Afterapproximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.Step 4: Touch START pad. Display showsdefrost time counting down.Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 timesand ‘‘TURn’’ flashes.Follow the directions inthe Auto Defrost Guidefor what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START pad.When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashesand oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on displayand oven beeps every minute until door is opened orCLEAR/OFF pad is touched.STARTAUTODEFROSTAUTO DEFROSTAuto DefrostWith the Auto Defrost feature, the ovenautomatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight inpounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guidebelow). Then touch START pad.The oven calculates defrosting time and changes powerlevels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in orderto let the inside defrost. You may take the food out ofthe oven if you wish. Stand time recommendationsare given in the Auto Defrost Guide.If the weight of food is stated inpounds and ounces, the ouncesmust be converted to tenths (.1)of a pound.Ounces Pounds1–2 .13.24–5 .36–7 .48.59–10 .611 .712–13 .814–15 .9Stand Time Conversion Guide
AUTO DEFROST GUIDE18RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIMEChops 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minuteswhere necessary.Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutespieces.Ground Meat 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutesand break apart.Beef Patties 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutesRoast 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 30 minutesshield.Ribs 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutespieces. Shield if necessary.Steak 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutesStew 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutesseparate. defrosted pieces.Whole Chicken 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;shield. run cold waterin cavity.Turkey Breast 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes; (breast side up) necessary. run cold water in cavity.Chicken Pieces 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutesdefrosted pieces.Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;and turn over. run cold waterin cavity.Cornish Hens (split) 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutesFish Fillets 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutesdefrosted pieces.Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutesdefrosted pieces.Whole Fish 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and 5 minutes; shield tail and hold under cold head. running water.Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.MeatPoultrySeafood
SENSOR POPCORNThe Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be usedonly with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from themicrowave popcorn.Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door.Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN pad.No need to touch START, the oven willstart immediately.After the popcorn sensordetects steam, the ovensignals and displaysremaining cooking time needed.Step 4: When cooking is completed, the ovensignals and flashes ‘‘End’’. Open the door and remove the popcorn.If food is undercooked after the countdown useMICRO COOK for additional cooking time.SENSORPOPCORNNOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with theSensor Popcorn program.NOTE: Do not use this feature twice insuccession on the same food portion—it mayresult in severely overcooked or burnt food.SENSOR BEVERAGENOTE: Do not use this feature twice in successionon the same food portion—it may result inseverely overcooked or burnt food.The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use acup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section).Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.CAUTION: Beverages heated with the SensorBeverage feature may be quite hot. Remove thecontainer with care.If food is undercooked after the countdown useMICRO COOK for additional cooking time.SENSORBEVERAGEHow to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook TimeIf your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,there is a simple adjustment you can make.Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will startimmediately.) Then touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus signindicates 20 seconds more cooking time is beingprovided.If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is asimple adjustment you can make.Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will startimmediately.) Then touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appearon the display beside the word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is beingprovided.Auto Defrost Guide Sensor Popcorn Sensor Beverage19Questions and AnswersQ. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and“Error” appeared on the display. Why?A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam andthen switches to Micro Cook. If you open the doorwhile “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Closethe door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. Youmay open the door when “End” appears on display.Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the SensorPopcorn feature in my microwave oven?A. No. This automatic function is designed to be usedonly with prepackaged microwave popcorn.Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the ovensignalled and “HOT” appeared in the display,and the feature would not operate. Why?A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the ovendoes not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.
SENSOR REHEATSensor Reheat is designed for reheating singleserving sizes of previously prepared foods. Withmany leftovers, there is no need to look up reheatingtimes in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.By actually sensing the steam that escapes as foodheats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’sheating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.Because all cooking containers must be coveredduring automatic reheating, this feature is best withfoods you want to steam or retain moisture.NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Reheat.NOTE: Do not use this feature twice insuccession on the same food portion—it mayresult in severely overcooked or burnt food.Foods Recommended Foods Not RecommendedA wide variety of previouslyprepared foodsincludingleftovers can bereheated usingthis feature.Reheat isrecommendedfor single-servings of food or plates of leftovers.Bread products,foods that mustbe reheateduncovered,foods thatrequire constantattention, foodscalling for a drylook or crispsurface after reheating should not be reheated usingthis feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.Easy to Use Keep Door ClosedSimply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.No need to touch START, the oven will startimmediately.Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘RHEAT’’is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affectreheating performance. If the door is opened, close thedoor and touch START immediately.Example:Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR REHEATpad. No need to touch START, the oven will startimmediately.“RHEAT” and “FOOD” are displayed.Beep sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’is replaced by timecounting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary.Close door and touchSTART to finish heating. When done, oven displays‘‘End’’ and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched.If food is not hot enough after the countdown useMICRO COOK for additional reheating time.Questions & AnswersQ. If my food is not completely reheated afterusing Sensor Reheat, what should I do?A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached.Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Sensor Reheat?A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortensthe reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat.20
Sensor Reheat Sensor CookSENSOR COOKEasy to Use Keep Door ClosedSimply touch 3 control pads—SENSOR COOK,desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’appears on the display and the sensor is activated tosense steam from food.If food is undercooked after the countdown useMICRO COOK for additional cooking time.Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’is displayed—steam escaping from the oven canaffect cooking performance. If the door is opened,close the door and touch START immediately.Sensor Cook CodesSensor Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automaticresults with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking ControlGuide section for specific foods and instructions.Example:Step 1: Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSORCOOK pad. ‘‘ENTER FOOD CODE’’ flashes ondisplay.Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. Thecode and food type you selected will appear on thedisplay. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds,“START” flashes on the display. Touch START.Word ‘‘AUTO’’ showson display, indicatingsteam sensor is activated.DO NOT OPEN DOOR.OPENING DOOR MAYAFFECT COOKINGPERFORMANCE.Beep sounds when steamis sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’ isreplaced by cook time.Rotate or stir food, ifnecessary. When done,oven beeps every minuteuntil door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched.POWERTIMECOOK21The Sensor Cook feature makes cooking yourfavorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steamthat escapes as food cooks, this feature automaticallyadjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types andamounts of food.Because most cooking containers must be coveredduring Sensor Cook, this feature is best with foodsthat you want to steam or retain moisture.NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Cook.NOTE: Do not use this feature twice insuccession on the same food portion—it mayresult in severely overcooked or burnt food.Foods Recommended Foods Not RecommendedA wide variety of foods includingmeats, fish andvegetables can becooked using thisfeature.Foods that must be cooked uncovered,foods that requireconstant attention,foods that requireaddition of ingredientsduring cooking andfoods calling for a drylook or crisp surface after cooking should not be cookedusing this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.Foods that microwave best using the temperature probeshould be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted.
22SENSOR REHEAT AND SENSOR COOKCONTAINERS AND COVERSContainers and CoversAppropriate containers and coverings help assuregood cooking results.•Always use microwave-safe containers and coverthem with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder ifit’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described inthe Microwaving Tips section.•Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.•Match the amount of food to the size of thecontainer. Fill containers at least half full for best results.•Be sure the outside of the cooking container andthe inside of the microwave oven are dry beforeplacing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turninginto steam can mislead the sensor.•Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if required. See the Sensor Cooking ControlGuide section.• Do not open oven door during cycle. When ovensignals and countdown time is displayed, door maybe opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START.• Match the amount of food to the size of container.Fill containers at least 1/2 full.• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry.• After completion of Sensor Cook cycle, if foodneeds additional cooking, return food to oven anduse Micro Cook to finish cooking.SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDESensorFood Cook Code Servings Serving Size CommentsCanned Vegetables 1 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.Cover with lid or plastic wrap.Frozen Vegetables 2 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.Fresh Vegetables 3 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.Potatoes 4 1 to 4 8 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.Fish 5 1 to 4 4 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with plastic wrap.Chicken Pieces 6 1 to 4 1 to 2 Use oblong, square or round dish. pieces Cover with wax paper.Ground Meat 7 — 1/2 to 3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. (Beef, Pork, Turkey) Crumble meat into dish.Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Step 1: If your recipe does not requirepreheating, touch the ConvectionCOOK pad. Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching thenumber pads that correspond to the desired oventemperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2and 5 for 225°F. Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours andminutes by touching number pads in sequencebeginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in thatorder. To enter time less than one hour, for example,30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.Step 4: Touch START pad. STARTCOOK23Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide Convection Time CookingCONVECTION TIME COOKINGDuring convection cooking, a heating element isused to raise the temperature of the air inside theoven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°Fmay be programmed. A fan gently circulates thisheated air throughout the oven, over and aroundthe food, producing golden brown exteriors andrich, moist interiors. Because the heated air is kept constantly moving,not permitting a layer of cooler air to developaround the food, some foods cook faster than inregular oven cooking.NOTE: For information on suggested cookware, see Cookware and Accessories section.How to Convection Preheat and Time CookStep 1: Touch Convection COOK pad. Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desiredoven temperature. For example, touch number pads2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cooktime now. Step 3: Touch START. If you do not openthe door within 1 hour the oven will turnoff automatically.Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cookingtime in hours and minutes by touching number padsin sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour, forexample, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0. Step 6: Touch START pad. When cookingis completed, the display shows “End” andthe oven signals and turns off.STARTSTARTCOOKFor best results1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the wallsof the oven.3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular ovencooking to convection, lower the oven temperature25–35° and check at minimum time.How to Convection Time Cook Without Preheating
24CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKINGYou can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assurethat foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired, whilethe constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and deliciousbrowning. The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desiredtemperature is reached.How to Convection Temperature CookStep 1: Insert probe in food as directed in theCookbook or in thisguide. Plug other end ofprobe securely into wallreceptacle.Step 2: Touch Convection COOK pad. Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching thenumber pads that correspond with the desired oventemperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads insequence to enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F to 199°F may beprogrammed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in thatorder, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shownon the display.Step 5: Touch START pad. When foodreaches preselected temperature, displayshows “End,” oven signals and turns off.STARTCOOKQuestions and AnswersQ. After I preheated my oven, I tried to set cooking time, but nothing happened. What is the problem?A. Until you open the oven door or touch theCLEAR/OFF pad, the oven remains in the preheatmode and no further instructions can be entered.After 1 hour oven automatically turns off.Q. Can I check during the cooking cycle to be surethat I have set the correct oven temperature?A. Yes. If you touch the Convection COOK pad atany time during cooking, the selected oventemperature is displayed on the display.Q. Can I store the probe in the oven when it is notin use?A. Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended.If you forget and leave it in during cooking,without having inserted it in food, damage to theprobe or to the oven may result.For best results1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the wallsof the oven.3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular ovencooking to convection, lower the oven temperature25–35° and check at minimum time.
COMBINATION TIME COOKINGConvection Temperature Cooking Combination Time CookingCombination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convectioncirculation of heated air browns foods beautifully.Questions and Answers Remember:Q. May I use my metal roasting pan toCombination Cook a roast?A. No. Do not use metal cookware when Combinationcooking. Place the roast in a glass dish.Q. Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the ovenfloor when Combination cooking?A. No. For best roasting results, place the glass dishon the oven shelf which rests on the oven floorduring Combination cooking.• Check the Cookware and Accessories section for correct cookware when Combination cooking.• For best roasting and browning results, whole roastsand poultry should be cooked in a dish placeddirectly on the oven shelf.• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juicesand prevent spattering. • Some recipes call for preheating.How to Combination Time Cook With Preheat Step 1: Touch COMBINATION COOK pad. Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desiredoven temperature. For example, touch number pads2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cooktime now. Step 3: Touch START. If you do not openthe door within 1 hour the oven will turnoff automatically.Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cookingtime in hours and minutes by touching number padsin sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour, forexample, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0. Step 6: Touch START pad. When cookingis completed, the display shows “End” andthe oven signals and turns off.STARTSTARTCOMBINATIONCOOKFor best results1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls ofthe oven.3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular ovencooking to combination cooking, lower the oventemperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.Step 1: If your recipe does not requirepreheating, touch the COMBINATIONCOOK pad. Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching thenumber pads that correspond to the desired oventemperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2and 5 for 225°F. Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequencebeginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in thatorder. To enter time less than one hour, for example,30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.Step 4: Touch START pad. STARTCOMBINATIONCOOKHow to Combination Time Cook Without Preheating25
COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING26With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits ofcombination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe. Theprobe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness desired,by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This function isexactly like combination time cooking except you set internal foodtemperature desired instead of cooking time.How to Combination Temperature CookStep 1: Insert probe in food as directed in theCookbook or in thisguide. Plug other end ofprobe securely into wallreceptacle.Step 2: Touch COMBINATION COOK pad. Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching thenumber pads that correspond with the desired oventemperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads insequence to enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F to 199°F may beprogrammed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in thatorder, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shownon the display.Step 5: Touch START pad. When foodreaches preselected temperature, displayshows “End,” oven signals and turns off.STARTCOMBINATIONCOOKFor best results1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven.3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cookingto combination temperature cooking, lower the oven temperature25–35° and check at minimum time.
27Combination Temperature Cooking Combination RoastCOMBINATION ROASTCombination Roast is a combination functionwhich is similar to combination temperaturecooking, using both microwave and convectioncooking in conjunction with the temperatureprobe. However, the Combination Roast featureeliminates most of the steps necessary to programcombination temperature cooking. The metal shelf must be in placeon the oven floor when usingconvection or combinationcooking. The food is placed in aglass dish on a trivet for cookingduring Combination Roast. Step 1: Insert temperature probe into meat and plugthe probe firmly into oven wall receptacle.Step 2: Touch the COMBINATIONROAST pad once for cooking yourroast to MEDium doneness. Touch the pad twice for cooking to “WELL”.Step 3: Touch START. When food reachesthe programmed temperature for properdegree of doneness, the oven will soundand display “Hold”. The oven will thenhold the temperature for up to one hour.STARTPROBECOMBINATIONROASTCombination Roast Guide (Use Probe)Food Medium WellBeef ✓✓Lamb ✓✓Pork —✓Chicken —✓Turkey —✓†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)(continued next page)How to Combination Roast
COMBINATION ROAST(continued)28Questions and AnswersQ. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas likelegs and wings often overcook before the rest ofthe bird is thoroughly cooked. How can Iprevent this?A. Thin, uneven portions of poultry may be shieldedwith aluminum foil during cooking. Do not allowfoil to touch shelf or oven sides, arcing may occur.Q. Usually my temperature probe gives veryaccurate results, but this time it didn’t. Whathappened?A. If the temperature probe is positioned touching fator bone, an inaccurate reading may result. Be sureto place the probe in solid muscle, usually thethickest, meatiest part of the roast or poultry, or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole.Q. Meats often take longer than indicated in theguides to reach the desired internaltemperature. Why?A. If the meat is recently defrosted and still very coldor icy inside, it will require a longer cooking timethan meat which has been merely refrigerated.Times shown in the guides are usually for meatsthat are refrigerator temperature.Q. Do most meats require standing time aftercooking with Combination Roast?A. You may want to let meats stand briefly, to alloweasier carving and serving. Most meat roastscontinue to cook for a few minutes after removingfrom the oven.
29Combination Roast Cooking Reference GuideCOOKING REFERENCE GUIDEThis is a Quick Reference to guide you in selectingthe best method of cooking. Specific recipes can beadapted to any method of cooking.* — Best MethodA — AlternateN — Not RecommendedFoods Microwave Combination ConvectionAppetizersDips and Spreads * N NPastry Snacks A * ABeverages *NNSauces and Toppings *NNSoups and Stews *ANMeatsDefrosting * N NRoasting A * APoultryDefrosting * N NRoasting A * AFish and SeafoodDefrosting * N NCooking * A ACasseroles A*AEggs and CheeseScrambled, Omelets * N NQuiche, Souffle A A *Vegetables, Fresh * N NBreadsQuick A A *Yeast N A *Muffins, Coffee Cake A*ADessertsCakes, Layer and Bundt A A *Angel Food and Chiffon N N *Custard and Pudding * N NBar Cookies A * APies and Pastry N A *Candy, Fruit * N NBlanching Vegetables *NNFrozen Convenience Foods*AA
30CARE AND CLEANINGKeep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helpsair out the inside. An occasionalthorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.Don’t use sharp-edged utensils onyour oven. The inside and outsideoven walls can be scratched. Thecontrol panel can be damaged.BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFFBEFORE CLEANING ANYPART OF THIS OVEN.How to Clean the InsideWalls and floor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinsewith a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners onoven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVENCLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOURMICROWAVE OVEN.Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinsethoroughly and dry.Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USEABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERSOR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILLDAMAGE THE SURFACE.Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish:If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease toburn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami®brand cleanser.After using Bon Ami®brand cleanser, rinse and drythoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not useBon Ami®brand cleanser on the painted surfacessuch as the walls. It may scratch the paint.Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plasticscouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash indishwasher.Shelf. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaningoven.How to Clean the OutsideCase. Clean the outside of your oven with soap anddamp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrometrim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, largeamounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door andoven that come together on closing the door, use onlymild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug andwash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsywater may be used, but be certain to rinse with adamp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
31GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with agrounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anoutlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)WARNING—Improper use of thegrounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded.Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle isencountered, it is your personal responsibility andobligation to have it replaced with a properlygrounded 3-prong wall receptacle.Do not under any circumstance cut or remove thethird (ground) prong from the power cord.Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.PREFERRED METHODFig. 1 Ensure proper ground exists before useLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENTOven LightTo replace youroven light, firstdisconnectpower at mainfuse or circuitbreaker panelor pull plug. Step 1: Openthe oven door. Step 2: Remove the front grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.Step 3: Rotate the light bulbhousing out and toward you to accessthe light bulb.Replace theburned-out bulbwith a 40-wattincandescent bulb (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier.Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille, while making sure the grille is flush against thecontrol panel.Care and Cleaning Grounding Instructions Light Bulb Replacement
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEOVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse orCOME ON reset circuit breaker.• Set the circuit breaker to the off position. Wait 30 seconds. Reset the circuit breaker to the on position.CONTROL PANEL • Door not securely closed.LIGHTED, YET OVEN • START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.WILL NOT START • Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touchedto cancel it.• Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching MICRO COOK or TEMP COOK/HOLD pads.• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START pad.• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold.• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperatureafter setting temperature cooking programs.• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching SENSOR COOK.“PRObE” APPEARS • Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking ON DISPLAY functions that measure food temperature.• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.“Error” APPEARS • During Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Beverage or Sensor Popcorn program, ON DISPLAY the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.“HOT” APPEARS • This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees ON DISPLAY and the door is opened.• One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the ovenwas greater than 200 degrees. These features will not operate when the oven is hot.All these things are normal with your microwave oven:32QUESTIONS?USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER• Dimming oven light and change in blower soundmay occur while operating at power levels otherthan high.• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed whileusing your microwave oven. It’s similar to theinterference caused by other small appliances anddoes not indicate a problem with your oven.• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.• Light reflection around door.• During cooking you will hear “cracking” and“popping” noises which are nothing more thannormal expansion of the oven.• At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight thump. This is normal.
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34IF YOU NEED SERVICE…To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.We’re proud of our service and want you to bepleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are 2 steps to follow for further help.FIRST, contact the people who serviced yourappliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all thedetails—including your phone number—to:Manager, Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225
35WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home to repair or replace anypart of the microwave/convectionoven that fails because of amanufacturing defect.LIMITED ADDITIONALNINE-YEAR WARRANTYFor the second through tenth yearfrom date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, areplacement magnetron tube if themagnetron tube fails because of amanufacturing defect. You pay forthe service trip to your home andservice labor charges.WHAT IS NOTCOVEREDSome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your stateÕs Attorney General.Warrantor: General Electric CompanyIf further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:ManagerÑConsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225YOUR GE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVENWARRANTYStaple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of originalpurchase date is needed to obtainservice under warranty.***************************This warranty is extended to theoriginal purchaser and anysucceeding owner for productspurchased for ordinary home use inthe 48 mainland states, Hawaii andWashington, D.C. In Alaska thewarranty is the same except that itis LIMITED because you must payto ship the product to the serviceshop or for the service technicianÕstravel costs to your home.All warranty service will be providedby our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care¨servicers during normal workinghours.Should your appliance need service,during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).JEB1095Service trips to your home toteach you how to use theproduct.Improper installation, deliveryor maintenance.If you have an installationproblem, contact your dealer orinstaller. You are responsiblefor providing adequateelectrical, gas, exhausting andother connecting facilities.ll lllllReplacement of house fuses orresetting of circuit breakers.Failure of the product or damage tothe product if it is abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wirerack or metal/foil), or used for otherthan the intended purpose or used commercially.Damage to the product caused byaccident, fire, floods or acts of God.Incidental or consequential damagecaused by possible defects with thisappliance.Damage caused after delivery.
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