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Microwave
Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Fan Feature ............................5, 7
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel ..............................................8, 9
Cooking by
Cooking Complete Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooking Guide
Defrosting by Time ..............................14, 15
Defrosting
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exhaust Fan ..................................5. 7,24,25
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Heating or Reheating
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Microwaving Tips ..........................................6
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Levels .2,7,8, 11, 12, 14-16, 19-21
...................3-5
17, 18,20
16
13
2, 13
10
11
13
Problem
More questions
GE Answer Center
Care and Cleaning ...................22-25
Exhaust Fan ...........................................24, 25
Grease
Light Bulb Replacement ............................23
Installation .........................................25
Adapter
Extension
Grounding instructions ..............................2 5
Consumer Services ..................27
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
JVM230BL
a
Microwave power output
of thk oven
5
Cover
850 watts.
GE Appliances
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US
YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know
the location of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier
to be sure he has done so; also
send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not
the original purchaser, please
write to us, stating model and
serial numbers.
This appliance
Please be
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
be
that it is.
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
●
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
●
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
●
Dimming oven
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
●
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
●
Some TV-Radio interference
be noticed
your microwave oven. It’s
similar to the interference
caused
appliances and does not
indicate a problem with
your oven.
other small
and change
using
I
I
(a) Do Not
TO
to operate this oven with
TO
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
(b)
Not Place
any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing stiaces.
2
EXPOSURE
Do Not Operate the
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and
(d)
Should Not be
by anyone except properly
personnel.
oven
is damaged. It is
surfaces.
adjusted or repaired
service
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using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
●
Read and
the specific
“Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on the previous page.
●
This
must
grounded.
Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
section in the back of this book.
. Use this appliance
described in this manual.
for its intended use as
Do not use
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
●
This over-the-range oven was designed
for use over
no wider than 42 inches.
It maybe installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
●
best
own
operation,
outlet, to prevent
this appliance into
of
tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
●
Do not mount this
or locate this
the provided
●
not cover or
●
not store this appliance outdoors.
any openings on the
over a sink.
only in accordance with
Instructions.
Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near
●
This microwave oven is not approved or
swimming pool or near a sink.
for marine use.
●
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the oven is in
●
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
●
Keep power cord away from heated
●
Do not let power cord hangover edge of table
or counter.
●
Do not operate this appliance if it has a .
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
●
See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
●
This
appliance should be serviced ody by
Contact nearest
authorized service
for examination,
repair or adjustment.
●
As with any
close supervision is
necessary when used by
●
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
—Do not overcook food.
appliance if paper,
or other combustible
attend
-
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper
contain
or ignite. Paper products
nylon filaments
napkins and
can
flecks which may cause arcing
nylon or
be avoided, as they
also ignite.
—Do not
popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for
in
microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They
dehydrate and catch
causing damage
could
to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
by accident the oven should run
or 2, no harm is done. However,
operating the oven empty at
energy and prolongs
life of the oven.
a minute
to avoid
times-it saves
(continued netipge)
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use,
materials inside oven should ignite,
keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
●
Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
example, closed jars-will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
.
Avoid
without their
baby food
in glass jars, even
meat
egg
mixtures.
●
Don’t defrost
necked bottles
beverages
in narrow
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
●
Use
to the box.
oven,
as directed in this book.
may be microwaved in foil trays less
high; remove the top foil cover
keep the
of
●
Cookware may become hot
using foil in
at least 1 inch away from the
microwave
of heat transferred from
food. Pot holders
be needed to
dinners
3/4”
return the tray
because
heated
handle the cookware.
.
Foods cooked in
(such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture.
section(s) for instructions on how to
this occur, refer to the Care
clean the inside of the oven.
●
Thermometer-Do
food you
microwaving unless the thermometer
not
use a thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave
●
Plastic
cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking.
longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s
Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
●
cooking pork,
exactly and always cook
temperature of at least
follow the directions
meat to an internal
This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the meat, it will be killed and meat
will be safe to eat.
not
. Do
will build up inside egg yolk
eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will cause it to
possibly resulting in injury.
●
Foods with unbroken outer
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets,
egg
(see previous
caution) should be pierced to
steam to escape during cooking.
●
Not
plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
. 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
stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from
microwave oven.
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.
plastic bags
as
could
c~king pouches and
be
pierced or vented
by package. If
are not, plastic
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal, When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully
direct steam away
from hands and face.
.
--
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.
—In the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting
cookie sheet
or flat tray.
—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
to buildup
on the hood or the filter.
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-basal
oven
may damage the filter.
—When flaming foods are under the ho@
turn the fan off. me fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
SAVE
●
Have it instiled and properly grounded by a
qualified
●
efiaust fan in the oven
Hood
packed
See the special instibtion
the microwave oven.
operate
under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature).
the fan
operating, caution is required to prevent
the starting and spreading of
cooking
use.
while the efiaust fan is in
this reason:
—Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings.
greasy
that may ignite and spread if
causes smoking and
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat
when necessary.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
(for models
and
Panel
and
Glass
Charcoal Filter
instigation.
This microwave oven is
instigation over electric and gas ranges.
(for models
for non-vented
listed
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for
some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are
further help.
●
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
3
steps to follow for
oven is suitable for microwaving.
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
with a metallic sheen
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write
your phone number—to:
Most glass
the details—including
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
Paper towek, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
●
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
●
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
Check the Cooking Guide.
Drive
Pierce
water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
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 cook before the inside was defrosted.
-
energy
microwave
energy
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
a certain percent of the time.
of the time. Power Level 3 is
of
time.
Level 7 is
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
Here are some examples of uses for various power
POWER LEVEL
High 10
Medium 7
Medium 5
Low 3
warm
1
BEST USES
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry;
and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Keeping food warm without
casseroles
butter.
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
protect it from too much heat rising from the
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come onto protect the internal parts of the
microwave.
FAN
The fan will automatically turn off when the
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL
The Touch Control Panel allows
the touch of a
1. DISPLAY.
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2.
Power Level 3 (Low).
3.
TIME COOK I & II.
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
4.
for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
5.
POWER LEVEL.
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking
or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
6.
CLOCK.
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock,
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and O and
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
7.
NUMBER PADS.
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,
temperature, power level, or food weights for
Auto Defrost.
finger. It’s
Displays time of day, time or
DEFROST.
COOK.
Touch this pad to enter time of day
touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
Gentle thawing at automatic
Microwave for a selected
Touch number pads 1 through 5
Touch this pad before entering
will appear in display.
Touch these pads to enter
to set the oven controls with
to be easy to use and understand.
8. KITCHEN TIMER.
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time cooking.
9.
AUTO START.
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
up to a 12-hour delay.
10. VENT FAN.
different
11. AUTO DEFROST.
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
12. POPCORN.
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
13.
CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display
used while a cooking feature is in use.
14.
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
15. START.
pad to start the oven.
16.
SURFACE LIGHT.
surface light.
Press HI, LO or OFF for the
speeds.
Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
When touched, it shuts off the
After all selections
This feature uses no
Allows you to program your
Touch this pad and food
Touch the O
feature cannot be
made, touch this
Touch ON to turn on the
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays “88888,” “18 POWER”
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds,
lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper
portion. Touch the
and oven is ready for use.
8
If power is disrupted at
sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after
touching the
time, the previous
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COOK NO
TIME III CODE
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OF YOUR
1. Door Handle.
securely latched for oven to operate.
2.
Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield.
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
4.
Touch Control Panel and
For detailed information on
Your Touch Control Panel section.
Pull to open door. Door must be
Screen allows
Complete
(For all cooking features)
To remind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute
until you either open the oven door or touch the
Hood Controls.
Vent Fan.
Surface Light. Press ON or OFF.
Grease Filters.
Automatic Cooking Guide.
Oven Floor.
NOTE:
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
with
Bulletin No.
Press HI, LO or OFF.
Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
Sores
at 0.10 WG
300
300 Her.
210.
7.2
6.8 Her.
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The Ktchen Timer
The 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.
Using a Holding Time
The
Kitchen Timer can
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
be used to program a
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1:
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
Touch
TIMER pad.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1:
Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch
pad.
Step
3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for
automatically set on power level 3 but
Defrostin
g
can be changed by touching the POWER
LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
touch TIME COOK I &
enter cook time. Touch
TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
to zero
cooking will begin.
Step
4: Set standing or hold time by
touching
m
Step
5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for 10 minutes.
Step
6: Touch TIME COOK
TIME COOK
I &II pad.
I
Step
7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step
8: Touch START.
START
As each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals
99 seconds,
flashes “End.”
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Time Cook I
Time Cook
amount of time.
Power Level 10
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1:
water, add
1 teaspoon of
instant coffee
and stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
2/3
Fill a
of
Step
and O for 1 minute.
you to microwave for a preset
is recommended for most
Step 2: Touch TIME
COOK
3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0
&II pad.
BY
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see “How to
START
Step
5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven,
Step
6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
1.
Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Power Level” below.)
Step
4: Touch the START pad.
and fan shut off.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within
to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:
container and close the door.
m
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
Place food in oven in microwave-safe
Select your first cook time. For example,
program. This is ideal if you want
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
How to Change Power Level
1.
Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Step
7: At the end of “COOK
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
shown counting down.
Step
8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step
9: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
I,” the second
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for
1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to
touch START, the oven will start immediately.
How to Use Auto Stirt
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2:
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up
to a 12-hour delay.
Step 1:
AUTO
START
Touch AUTO START pad.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step
4:
automatically start at the desired time.
Enter the time
Touch START pad. The oven will
want the oven to start.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1:
microwave popcorn.
Remove the outer wrapper from the
Step
2: Open oven door and place package of
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
and then immediately
touch number pad 9.
A plus sign
word “POP”. The plus
sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 9, touch the
-
appear
pad and begin again.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then immediately
touch number pad 1.
A minus sign will appear
on the display beside the
word “POP”.
sign indicates
cooking time is
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 1, touch the
minus
seconds
make.
-
provided.
pad and begin again.
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
BY
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
●
Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may
more flexibility.
●
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1.
Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
for
this for
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1:
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
m
Step
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Step
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Place package of frozen strawberries in
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
Step 4: Touch START. When
START
5: Turn the package over, close the door and
6:
When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
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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, as directed by package. Plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered.
●
For even defrosting, some foods need to be
broken up or separated part of the way through
the defrosting time.
‘
●
Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping
noise. What is it?
A.
This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
●
Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
●
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
stuffings,
poultry
and pork should not be allowed
fish,
to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.
Enter the food weight in pounds time and changes power levels
and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide). Then
touch the START pad.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door.
and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1:
microwave-safe dish and close door.
1
Remove food from package, place in oven on
Step
2:
Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
J
Step 3:
example, touch number pads 1
and 2 for
Conversion Guide below.)
It shows minimum
Enter weight. For
of 12 pounds
see
The oven calculates defrosting
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
START
I
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues during
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or
I
defrost time counting
and second signal. Then
display.)
Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
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Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces
1–2
3
8
9-1o
11
12-13
Pounds
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
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1.
Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check
the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these
areas with small pieces of foil.
RECOMMENDED
FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Chops
Frankfurters, Sausage
Roast
Ribs
Steak
Stew
Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
hens (whole)
hens (split)
MIN.-MAX.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.Olbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.Olbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.Olbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
I
0.1 -6.Olbs.
Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break apart.
Turn over and separate patties. Remove
defrosted pieces.
Turn over and shield.
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if necessary.
Turn over and shield. 5 minutes
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
Turn over and shield. 20 minutes in
and remove defrosted
Turn over and shield where necessary.
Turn over and shield.
STAND TIME
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
30-90 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
run cold water
in cavity.
refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
5minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
Fish fillets
Shrimp, scallops
Whole fish
Edges or thin
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes;
hold under cold
running water.
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GLOSSARY OF
TERMS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to
the food should
with a familiar recipe. Knowing how
and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will
cook better in regular ovens.
●
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
●
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist
and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
●
Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to
1/3. Check food after
time to avoid
overcooking.
●
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
●
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both
baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating
reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam can escape.
Arranging
Food in Oven.
When
in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a
so that
all sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring.
In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring will need only
occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed
defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time.
When you cook with
ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much
in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods
pressure in foods that are
to Release Pressure.
covered by a skin or
Steam builds up
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking),
yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,
turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the
oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish
until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the side.
Basic
Density of Food.
Guidelines
In both regular
and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes.
to about 1 inch from top, bottom
shapes
more energy and may overcook.
Since microwaves penetrate foods
sides. round
rings cook more evenly. Comers receive
may also
happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at
power settings
to avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy
is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven
in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand
so it heats evenly.
Piece Size.
Small pieces cook faster than
ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food.
In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than
amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
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NOTE:
OR
Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
1.
Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches. griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal. since the center is the
last to heat. Foods heated to
to
will provide safe,
Item
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
4.
Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
or bubbling around
food is heated throughout.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
I
Amount Power Level
of dish does not
mean
Time
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake,
nut
or fruit bread
Dinner
rolls,
Pie:
fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie
doughnuts, sweet rolls,
piece
9
inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
1
6 to 8
1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.
Low (3) 1/4 to
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.
2 to 4 min.
to
1 to 2 min.
min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz.
Coffee,
other water-based drinks (6 oz.
per cup)
per cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)
to 2 cups
2 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
1
Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or meatloaf
Hot dogs and sausages
and pasta (2/3-3/4
Saucy, main dishes:
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4
Tip:
Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat slices
or
pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
(4 oz. per serving)
cup per serving)
chop
to 4 oz. per serving)
spaghetti, creamed chicken,
cup per serving)
to 2 pieces 1 to 2 min.
to 2 servings
1 to 2
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
Meal-High (7) 1
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 min.
I to min.
1 to 2 min.
2 to 4 min.
to
I to 2 min.
2 to 4 min.
min.
I
min.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat
plus 2 vegetables
Tip:
Cover
of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling:
Moist
filling:
etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use
paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
with 2 slices of bread
Sloppy
barbecue, ham salad, 1 to
soups
Milk-based (6 oz.
Water-based (6 oz.
Tip:
Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
per serving)
per serving)
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole:
Mashed (1/2
Small pieces:
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings
peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings
asparagus spears, com on the cob, etc.
1 plate
to 2 servings
servings
1 to 2 servings
to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
3 to 4 min.
to 2 min.
to 2 min.
to 4 min.
to 3 min.
1 to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.
1
to 3 min.
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1.
Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food. Turn food over, if
if possible.
any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
break apart or separate food
3.
Be sure
When defrosted, food
4.
If
stand a few minutes.
meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
be cool but softened in
slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or
areas.
Food
Time
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls
12 oz.)
1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish,
lb.)
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1
small pieces
[Power Level:
package)
Defrost (3)]
to 2
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
3 to 6 min.
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks
(1 lb.)
Ground meat
Roast:
Steaks,
(1 lb.)
beef, lamb, veal, pork
chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min. per lb.
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken,
Chicken,
Turkey breast
to 3
broiler-fryer,
3
whole
hen
(4 to 6
3 to 5 min. per
3 to 5 min.
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min. per lb.
16 to 20
to 22
8 to 14 min. per lb.
6 to
min. per lb.
Comments
Rearrange after half of time.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half
of time.
Place unopened package
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm (l).
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first
of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
run
water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After
first
Defrost for second
to complete defrosting.
in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
franks can be
to complete defrosting.
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Vegetables
Time
Asparagus
(frozen spears)
(frozen spears)
(fresh
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen,
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
(frozen)
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
chopped)
vegetables
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
1 lb. cut in half
package
1O-OZ. package
1 bunch
1 bunch to
1 bunch (1
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package
1 medium head (about 2
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package
10-02. package
1 to 5 ears
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
1O-OZ. package
2
unshelled
1O-OZ. package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)
to
7 to 9 min.,
Meal-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
to 22 min.
8 to 10 min.
10 to
min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
to
min.
to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min. per ear
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
In 1
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In 1
In l-qt. casserole,
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or
In 1
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole,
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
of time.
In l-qt. casserole,
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper
on turntable,
Let stand 5 minutes.
glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
2 tablespoons water.
glass baking dish, place
1/2 cup water.
dish, place corn. If com
baking dish.
3 tablespoons water.
2 tablespoons water.
inch apart in circular arrangement.
cup water.
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and lea~
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
O to
OZ.
O-oz. package
sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
8
to 11 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In casserole,
Cut in
half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
1/4 cup water
dish, place squash cut-sidedown
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Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling.
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out
thorough wiping with a solution can be damaged.
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Opening the oven door
inside. An occasional scratched. The control panel
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor.
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside).
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Some spatters can be removed
cloth, then rinse
Window: Wipe up spatters daily
dry.
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be
BE
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon
After using Bon
following
Bon
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
brand cleanser.
brand cleanser, rinse and dry
POWER IS OFF
If
on can. Do not use
How to Clean the
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel.
Control Panel.
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it.
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
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Door Surface.
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord.
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots,
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth
into outlet.
When cleaning surfaces of door and
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
dry thoroughly before plugging cord
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Light
To replace
light,
first
disconnect
power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel
or pull plug.
Remove screw on right side of light compartment
cover and lower cover until it stops.
Oven Light
REMOVE SCREW
-
Be sure bulbs
to be replaced
are cool before
removing. Break
the adhesive seal
by gently
unscrewing the
bulbs. Replace
with 40-watt incandescent bulbs
available from your GE supplier.
High
available in supermarkets and hardware stores,
may also be used for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace screw. Connect
electrical power to microwave oven.
40-watt
w
~\
.
-
-
which are
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
Remove the top
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.
by
Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb
available from
your GE supplier.
Clean off the grease
hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent.
About 1 tablespoon of ammonia
may be added to the water. Take
care not to touch the filters and
enamel surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken metal.
dust on
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EX~UST
The exhaust hood
metal filters which collect grease. When
up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged
through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal
and recirculated.
Grease Filters
The grease filters should be cleaned at
operate
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry
of flames into the unit.
To
To remove grease filter,
grasp the “finger hold”
on the filter and slide to
the rear. Then pull filter
downward and to the
front. The filter will
drop out.
microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
Remove Grease Filter
feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2
fan is operated, air is drawn
(on
models)
once a month.
Never
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
darken the metal. Light
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace
slot
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
grease filter, soak it
the
CHARCOAL FILTER
(on some models)
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
and then agitate filter
can be used to
filter, slide the filter in the frame
of the opening.
Charcoal Filter
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.
(on some models)
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The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
Order Part No.
DO NOT CLEAN THIS
OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.
from your GE supplier.
DO NOT
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To Remove Charcoal Filter
To Install Charcoal Filter
To remove the
charcoal filter,
disconnect power
at main fuse or
circuit breaker
panel or pull plug.
Remove the top
grille by
2
screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide
off
toward front of oven. It will slide right out.
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
a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a
qualified
electrician
or service
technician if
the grounding
instructions are
not completely
understood, or if
doubt exists as to v
Fig. 1
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
the
is
properly grounded.
To install a new
filter,
remove
plastic and other
outer wrapping
from the new filter.
Insert filter into top
opening of oven as
will rest at
an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of right
rear tab. Replace
and secure with 2 screws.
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
OVEN
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED,
NOT START
FLOOR OF THE OVEN
IS WARM, EVEN
HAS NOT BEEN USED
●
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
●
Light reflection around door or outer case.
●
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
NOT
OVEN
THE OVEN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker
reset circuit breaker.
●
Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
I
●
Makesure3-prong plugonovenisfully insertedinto
Door not securely closed.
I
●
START pad must be touched after entering cooking
●
Another selection entered
cancel it.
●
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching
START pad.
I
●
The
is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.
these things are
lamp is located
pad was touched
with your microwave oven:
●
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
●
Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Replace fuse or
oven and
Reset cooking program and touch
below the oven floor. When the lamp
pad
COOK I &
touched to
pad.
If you need more
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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Be There
With the purchase
information or assistance
Repair Service
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
Our
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
a.m. to
pm, weekdays,
GE appliance, receive the assurance that
GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
a.m. to
p.m. Saturdays).
ever need
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
assist m planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
and a brochure
SpecialNeeds...
Center
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a
call
information or service.
e
or a conventional teletypewriter may
(800-83$4322) to request
Service
You can have the
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions
system provides access to over
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
servicing may
be referred to
unsafe
operation.
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
II
Staple sales slip or
here. Proof of original
is needed to
under
check
date
WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
part
of the microwave oven
that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For
the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement
magnetron
if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
This warranty is extended
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner
purchased for
for products
home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the
or for the service technician’s travel
costs
to your home.
All warranty
will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
●
trips to your home to teach
●
Replacement of house fuses or
you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care
material.
If You then have
about operating the-product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
●
Failure of the
if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.
●
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
NOT
FOR
DAMAGES.
consumer information service
●
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other
connecting facilities.
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shop
Some
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
To know what your legal rights are in
Part No. 164
Pub.
11-93
49-8388
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
your state, consult your local
or state consumer affairs office or
also have other rights which
your state’s
from state to state.
Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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