GE Appliances DVM1950, JNM1951, JVM1950 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions .............. 2-8

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features .......... 15,16

Exhaust Features............... 28-30

Microwave Terms ................. 20

HyPlute.gov (HyPyramid)

Feature ........................ 16

Oven Features .................. 9-11

Other Features ................. 22-24

Power Levels...................... 21

Replacing the Light Bulb........... 28

Sensor Features................ 17-20

Time Features.................. 12-15

Care and Cleaning ............. 25, 26

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service ...... 30-32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support.................. 34

Optional Kits ....................... 8

Warranty ......................... 33

DVM1950 JNM1951 JVM1950

Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial#

You can find them on a label when the door is open.

49-40642-2 9-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this (cl

ovenwith the door open sinceopen- door operation can resultin harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat ortamper

with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between

the oven front face and the door

or allow soilor cleaner residueto accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(Z)door (bent) (2)hingesand latches

(brokenor loosened)

(:3)door seals and sealingsurfaces.

_d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted

or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified servicepersonnel.

• Reed oll instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following:

• Readand follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid PossibleExposure

to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above.

• Thisappliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Seethe

Grounding Instructions section on page 6.

• Thismicrowave oven is ULlistedfor installation over both gas (lessthan

60,000BTU)and electric ranges.

• Thisover-the-range oven isdesigned for use over ranges no wider than 36." It may be

installed over both gas and electriccooking equipment.

• Donot operate this appliance if ithas a damaged power cord or plug, if it isnot

working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it

must be replaced by GeneralElectric Service or an authorized service agent using a

power cord (_v(_ilablefrom General Electric..

• Install or locatethis appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

Do not cleanwith metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn offthe padand touch

electrical parts involving riskof electric shock.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's

Manual

• Toreduce the risk of fire inthe oven cavity: •

- Donot overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other • combustible materials are placed insidethe

ovenwhile cooking. •

- Removewire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before

placingthem inthe oven. •

- Donot usethe oven for storage purposes. • Do not leavepaper products, cooking

utensils or food inthe oven when not in use.

- Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven unlessin a special microwave popcorn accessory or unlessyou usepopcorn

labeledfor usein microwave ovens.

- Ifmaterials insidethe oven ignite,keep

the oven door closed,turn the oven off

and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at thefuse or circuit breaker panel. If

the door isopened, the fire may spread.

- Donot usethe Sensor Features twice in successionon the same food portion. Iffood

isundercooked afterthe first countdown, useCOOKBYTIMEfor additional cooking

time.

- Donot usethe oven to dry newspaper.

• Thermometer--Do not useregular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal and mercury in these

thermometers could causearcing and

possibledamage to the oven. Do not usea

thermometer in food you are microwaving

unlessthe thermometer is designedor recommended for usein the microwave

oven.

• Donot store any materials, otherthan our recommended accessories, in thisoven

when not inuse.

• Donot store this appliance outdoors. Donot usethis product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,

near a sinkor in similar locations.

Keeppower cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not immerse power cord or plug in

water.

Do not block or cover any openings onthe appliance.

This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use.

Usethis appliance only for its intended use asdescribed inthis manual.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in

this appliance. This microwave oven isspecifically designed

to heat, dryor cook food, and isnot

intended for laboratory or industrial use.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers-for example,closed

jars-are able to explodeand should not be

heated in this microwave oven. Suchuseof

the microwave oven could result

in injury.

• Itis important to keep the area clean where

the door sealsagainst the microwave. Use

only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied

with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinsewell.

• Thisappliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel.Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adJustment.

• Aswith any appliance, closesupervision is necessarywhen used bychildren.

• Donot store anything directly ontop of

the microwave oven surface when the

microwave oven isin operation.

• Donot mount this appliance over asink.

• Donot let the cord hang over edge of counter.

Do not use paper products in oven when appliance isoperated in any cooking mode except microwave only.

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING:

Risk of explosion or exposure to toxic

material, the battery should be replaced by

service technician only.

WARNING!

ARCING

lf you see arcing,pressthe CANCEL/OFFbutton and correctthe problem.

Arcing isthe microwave term for

sparksin the oven.Arcing is caused

by:

• Themetal shelf not installed correctly so it

touches the microwave wall.

• Metal orfoil touching the sideof the oven.

• Turntable ring support not installed correctly.

• Foilnot molded to food (upturned edges act

like antennas).

Metal,such astwist-ties, poultry pins,or gold-rimmed dishes,in

the microwave.

Recycledpaper towels

containing small metal pieces

being usedin the microwave.

Only use microwave shelf when

reheating on morethan one level. DONOT store the oven

shelf inthe microwave. See operating instructions for Oven

ShelL.

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WARNING!

FOOD

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• Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless ina special microwave popcorn accessory or unlessyou use popcorn

labeledfor usein microwave ovens.

• Donot boil eggs ina microwave oven.

Pressurewill build up insideegg yolk and will

cause it to burst,possibly resulting in injury.

• Operating the microwave with no food

insidefor more than a minute or two may

cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe heat around the

magnetron and can shorLenthe lifeof the

oven.

• Foodswith unbroken outer "skin" such as

potatoes, hot dogs,sausages,tomatoes, apples, chickenlivers and other giblets, and eggyolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

• SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such as water, coffee,or tea, ore able to be overheated beyond theboiling point without appearing to be boiling.Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container is

removed from the microwave oven isnot always presenL THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY

NOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER

WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDOR ASPOONOROTHERUTENSILIS INSERTED

INTOTHELIQUID.

Toreduce the riskof injury to persons:

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not usestraight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

- After heating, allowthe container to stand in the microwave ovenfor ashorLtime before

removing the container.

- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

Foods cooked in liquids (suchaspasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods

containing lessmoisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and cleaning of the

microwave oven section for instructions on how to clean the insideof the oven.

• Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, even with the lidoff. Makesure all infant food is

thoroughly cooked.Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.Becareful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is.Always test the formula before feeding the baby.

• Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow- necked bottles (especiallycarbonated

beverages).Even if the container isopened, pressure can build up.Thiscan cause the

container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags,cooking

pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. Theycould dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage

to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of

160°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL

temperature of 180°F.Cookingto these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Do not operate the oven inthe microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place.The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Makesure all cool<woreused in your microwave

ovenissuitable formicrowaving. Mostglosscasseroles,cooking dishes, measuring cups,custard cups,pottery or chino dinnerware which does not have metallictrim or glozewith a metallic sheen can be used.Some

cool<wareislabeled "suitablefor microwoving"

• Ifyou are not sure if a dish is

microwave-safe, use thistest: Place

in the oven both the dish you are

testing and aglass measuring cup filledwith 1 cup of

How to test for a

microwave-safedish.

water--set the measuring cupeither inor next to the dish.Microwave 30-/45seconds

at high.Ifthe dish heats, it should not be usedfor microwaving.

Ifthe dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,then the dish is microwave-safe.

• Oversizedfood or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/

convection oven because they increase the riskof electric shock and could cause a fire.

• Sometimes the oven floor,turntable and walls can become too hot to touch. Be

careful touching the floor, turntable and walls during and after cooking.

• Ifyou use a meat thermometer while microwaving, make sure it issafe for usein microwave ovens.

• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkins andwaxed

paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products

containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided,as they may also ignite.

• Some styrofoam trays (likethose that meat is packaged on) havea thin strip of

metal embedded inthe bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burnthe floor of

the oven or ignite a paper towel.

• Useof the shelf accessory:

- Removethe shelf from the oven when not in use.

- Usepot holderswhen handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

- Besure that the shelf ispositioned properly insidethe oven to prevent

product damage.

- Donot cover the shelf or any part of the oven with metal foil.Thiswill cause

overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

• Donot useyour microwave oven to dry newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use in microwave ovens. Checkthe package for

proper use.

• Papertowels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes inorder

to retain moisture and prevent spattering while microwaving. Besure to vent plastic

wrap so steam can escape.

• Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.

Pot holders may be neededto handle the cookware.

When microwaving "boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags,

they should be slit, pierced orvented as directed bypackage. If they are not, plastic

could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting ininjury.Also,

plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a

tight seal.When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove

covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)

• Usefoil only as directed inthis manual. When usingfoil in the microwave oven,

keepthe foil at least 1" away from the sides

of the oven.

• Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very

useful,but should be usedcarefully. Even

microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften orchar if subjectedto short periods of overcooking. In longer exposuresto overcooking, the food and cookware could

ignite.

WARNING!

Follow these guidelines:

[] Use microwave-safe plastics only and

use them instrict compliance with the

cookware manufacturer's recommendations.

[] Donot microwaveempty containers. [] Do not permitchildrento useplastic

cookwarewithout completesupervision.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in u risk of electric shock.

Ensureproperground existsbeforeuse.

Thisappliance must be

grounded. In the event of

an electrical short circuit, grounding

reduces the risk of electric shock

by providing an escape wire for theelectric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installedand grounded. Consult a qualified electrician orservice

technician if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt existsas to

whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation

to have it replaced with a properly grounded

B-prongwall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut orremove

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. Ifthe power cord istoo short, havea qualified electrician or servicetechnician install

an outlet nearthe appliance. For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuseor tripping of circuit

breaker.

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THE VENT FAN

Thefan will operate automatically under • certain conditions (seeAutomatic Fan

feature).Take careto prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fireswhile the

vent fan is inuse.

• Cleanthe underside of the microwave often. Do not allow greaseto build up on the

microwave or thefan filters.

• Inthe event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a

flaming panon the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid,a cookie sheet

or a flat tray.

PACEMAKERS

Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye- based oven cleaners,may damage the

filters. When preparing flaming foods under the

microwave, turn the fan on. Never leave surface units beneath your

microwave oven unattended at highheat settings. Boiloverscause smoking and greasy spilloversthat may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan isoperating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sizedcookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

OPTIONAL KITS

Available at extra cost from your GEsupplier. Filler Panel Kits

• JX52WH-White

• JX52BL--BIock

When replacing a 36" range hood, filler

panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not

for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3" wide filler panels.

Filter Kits

• JX81H--RecirculatingCharcoalFilterKit Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be

vented to the outside. See back cover to order by phone or at

ge.com.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.com

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Features of the Oven

O Door Handle. 0

O Door Latches.

O indow with Metal Shield. Screen

allows cookingto be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in

the oven.

O Control Panel.

Removable Turntable. Do not operate the oven in the microwave

mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in

place. Removable Turntable Support. Do

not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the

turntable and turntable support seated and in place.

About the features of your oven.

Power Saver (Energy Saver) Feature (on some models)

Your GEmicrowave has an Power Saver(EnergySaver)feature. Many electronic appliances,

including Microwaves, consume electric power while they are switched off orin a standby mode. Eliminating standby power can reduceyour operating costs.

ToACTIVATEthe Power Saver(EnergySaver)Feature--

Pressthe Power Saver button on the unit,and the unit will turn off. (Note:If utilizingthis

feature, the clockwill not be displayed on the unit.) ToDEACTIVATEthe Power Saver(EnergySaver)Feature -- U Pressthe Power Saver button on the unit,and the unit will turn on. Thedisplay will read

"On" If the unit has had power aplied recently (within the last few days),the time will be remembered.

_lf prompted, enter the time of day.

NOTE: Thetime keeping device that keepsyour clock running will need to be recharged every few days. It isrecommended that once a week you should leave the unit powered on (donot

usethe Power Saver(EnergySaver)feature)for at least 2/4hours. Ifyou are prompted to enter

a time when turning on from the Power Saver (EnergySaver)mode,you should havethe unit

powered on for at least/48 hours. When you first installyour unit, you should leave it powered

on for at least/48hours. Some features, such asthe auto night light, will not function when you are inPower Saver

(EnergySaver)mode. NOTE:Thismicrowave oven does not detect food inthe oven if food was inserted while the unit

was Off(Power Saver(EnergySaver)active or power loss).As aresult, it will askyou to insert food again when PowerSaver (EnergySaver)isdeactivated orpower is restoredto the unit. If this occurs,just open and close the door to clear the message and the oven will be ready for cooking.

About the cooking features of your

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model

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Cooking Controls

Checkthe ConvenienceGuide beforeyou begin.

Cancel}Off

O Time Features

Press Enter

COOK Amount of cooking time DEFROST Time,Weight or lib Quick Defrost

SETTINGS TIMER

POWERLEVEL Power level 1to 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!

Pressnumber pads (1-6)

O Convenience Features

Press Enter

POPCORN Starts immediately! REHEAT Starts immediately!

FAMILYSNACKS Enter pad to select Food SOFTEN Enter pad to select Food

STEAM Enter pad to select Food MyPlate.gov (MyPyramid) Enter pad to select Food

About the time features.

If- oo1o

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I StartPause ]

Time Cook

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 20[HIGH) isautomatically set,but

you may change it for more flexibility.

M PressTIMECOOK. []Enter cooking time.

[] PressSTARTor change power level. [] PressSTARTif power setting ischosen.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Closethe door and

pressSTARTto resume cooking.

i Express Cook 1

1 2 3

4 S 6

Express Cook

Thisisa quick way to set cooking time for1-6 minutes.

M Pressone of the ExpressCookpads (from

1-6)for 1-6minutes of cooking at power

level 10.

Forexample, pressthe 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Thepowerlevelcanbechangedas timeis

countingdown. PressPOWERLEVELand enter

0-i0.

NOTE: ExpressCook function pertoins to pods I-6 only.

3Add ]

0 SecJ

Add 30 Sec

Itwill add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30seconds, up to 99 minutes

and 99 seconds. Theoven willstart immediately when pressed.

About the time features.

I Defrost 1

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StartPause ]

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested

times. (Time Defrost and 1 Ib Quick Defrost explained in the About the convenience features

section.)

[] Press DEFROST twice. [] Enter defrosting time. [] Press START. [] Turn the food over after half the time.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces

for more even defrosting. Shieldany warm areas with small piecesof foil.Theoven will

continue to defrost ifyou don't open the door and turn the food.

Adull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This isnormal when oven isnot

operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

• Foodsfrozen inpaper or plastic can be defrosted inthe package.Closedpackages

should beslit,pierced orvented AFTER food has partiallydefrosted.Plasticstorage

containers should bepartially uncovered.

• Family-size,prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the

food isin afoil container,transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

• Foodsthat spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one

hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts,use TimeDefrost. Besure

large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

• When defrosted, food should becool but softened in oil areas. If still slightly icy,

return to the microwave very briefly,or let it stand afew minutes.

About the time features.

Defrosting Guide

FOOD TIME COMMENTS

Bread, Cakes

Bread, buns, or rolls (1piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz) 2to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, Frozen (1 Ib) 6to 9 min.

Fruit Plastic Pouch - 2 or2 i to 5 min. (10-oz package)

Meot

Bacon (1Ib)

Franks (i Ib)

Ground meat (i Ib)

Roast'. beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets

Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up

(2Vz to 3 Ibs.))

Chicken, whole (2% to 3 Ibs.)

Ground meat (i Ib)

Turkey breast (4to 6 Ibs.)

2to 5 min.

4 to 6 min.

9to 13 min. per lb.

4 to 8 min.

per lb.

14 to 20 min.

20 to 25 min.

7to 13 min. per lb.

3to 8 min. per lb.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwavejust until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if

necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Use power level 10.

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with

foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

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. Micro- wave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a

few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas

with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up.

Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in

the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn

breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. De- frost for second half of time. Let stand 1to 2 hours

in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

About the convenience features.

Defrost ]

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StartPause ]

Auto Defrost

UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen

foods.

[] Press DEFROSTonce. [] Using the conversion guide below, enter

food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3

ounces).

[] PressSTART. [] Turn the food overwhen prompted.

(Time Defrost is explained in the About the

TimeFeatures section.)

Defrosting Tips

• Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.

• When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield

warm areas with small pieces of foil.

• After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30

minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted

to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces Pounds

i-2 .i

3 .2

4-5 .3 6-7 .4

8 .5

9-10 .6

11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9

Defrost ]

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1 Ib Quick Defrost

1 Ib Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levelsto give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to one pounds.

[] PressDEFROSTthree times.

[] Press STAR[ [] Turn the food over when prompted.

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About the MyPlate.qov (MyPyramid) Feature.

7 8 9

NOTE: Do not use the sensor features twice in succession on the same food porLion. If food

is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIHE COOK for additional time.

PlyPlate.gov (PlyPyramid)

Feature

Allowsyou to microwave healthy food choices byservings orwith sensor.

B PressMyPlate.gov (MyPyramid)pad. [] Enterthe food type. SeeCookingGuide for

MyPlate.gov(MyPyramid)below for codes or check the display for food types.

[] Enterthe amount as prompted for non-

sensor food selections. NOTEFORSENSORCOOKING:for

best results do not open the door while cooking.

[] PressSTART. For non-sensor foods, you may open the door

during cooking to check thefood. Closethe door and pressSTARTto resume cooking.

Cooking Guide for MyPlate.gov (MyPyramidJ Feature

NOTE: Use power level 10 unless otherwise noted.

First Choice Second Choice Third Choice

1 - Grain 1 - Rice 1 - 1/2 cup, 2 - 1 cup, 3 - 1 1/2 cups

2 - Oatmeal 1 to/4 packets 3 - Popcorn 1 - loz, 2 - 3.0 ozs, 3 - 3.5 ozs

/4- Macaroni 1 - 1/2 cup, 2 - 1 cup, 3 - 1 1/2 cups

5 - Ouinoa 1 - 1/2 cup, 2 - 1 cup, 3 - 1 1/2 cups

2- Vegetables 1 - Asparagus 1 - Fresh, 2 - Frozen, 3 - Canned

2 - Broccoli 1 - Fresh, 2 - Frozen 3 - Green Beans 1- Fresh, 2 - Frozen, 3 - Canned

/4- Carrots 1 - Fresh, 2 - Frozen, 3 - Canned

5- Corn 1 - Fresh Cobs (1 to 4),2 - Frozen Kernals, 3 - Canned 6 - Peas 1 - Frozen, 2 - Canned

7 - Potatoes 1- Baking, 2 - Sweet

8 - Spinach 1 - Fresh, 2 - Frozen, 3 - Canned

3 - Ground Heat

4 - Poultry 1 - Bone-in Chicken

2 - Bonless Chicken

5 - Seafood 1 - Whitefish

2- Tilopia 3- Salmon

About the sensor microwave features.

[ 1

Family Snacks

UsetheFamilySnacks featuretocookfroma varietyof pre-programmedfamilysnackitems.

[] PresstheFamilySnacksbutton. [] Enterthe numberpadtoselectoneof theeight

snackoptions.

[] Enteran amount for the snack selected. [] PressSTART/PAUSEto start cooking.

First Choice Second Choice 1 - Burrito 1 to 3

2 - Chicken Nuggets 1 to 2 servings 3 - Oatmeal i to 4 packets

4 - Instant Macaroni and Cheese i to 2 servings 5 - Canned Pasta i to 2 cans

6 - Hot Dogs i to 4 7 - Pizza (5inch)

8 - Hot Chocolate 1 to 3 cups

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Soften (on some models_

Use the Soften feature to soften certain pre- programmed foods:

[] Press the Soften button.

[] Enter the number pad to select one of the

soften options.

[] Enter an amount for the food selected. [] Press START/PAUSE to start cooking.

First Choice Second Choice 1 - Butter 1 - 1/2 Stick; 2 - 1 Stick;

3 - 2 Sticks 2-CreamCheese 1-3ounces; 2-8ounces; 3 - Ice Cream 1 - 1 pint; 2 - i quart;

Soften ]

Melt

Soften/Melt (onsome models)

Usethe Soften/Meltfeaturetosoftenor mettcertain pre-programmedfoods:

[] PresstheSoften/Meltbutton. Pressonetime

forsoftenand twotimesfor mett.

[] Enterthe numberpadtoselectoneof the

softenor mettoptions.

[] Enteran amount for the food selected. [] PressSTART/PAUSEto start cooking.

First Choice Second Choice

1 - Butter 1 - 1/2 Stick; 2 - 1 Stick;

3 - 2 Sticks 2- Caramel 1- 4 ounces; 2- 8 ounces;

3 - 12 ounces; 4 - 16 ounces 3 - Chocolate 1 - 4 ounces; 2 - 8 ounces;

3 - 12 ounces; 4 - 16 ounces 4- Marshmallows 1- S ounces; 2- 8 ounces;

3 - 10 ounces; 4 - 16 ounces

About the sensor microwave feature.

Steam 1

Steam

UsetheSteam featureto steamcertainpre- programmedfoods. Forbestperformance,please

useaNordicWareRiceCooker/SteamerBowl. [] PresstheSteambutton. [] Selectthefoodyouwishto steam.

[] Placesteamer bowl with water, salt (if

necessary),andfood in the microwave

with the steam vents on the steamer bowl

in the OPENposition. [] PressSTARTto begin cooking. [] When prompted, open the door and CLOSE

the steam vents onthe steamer bowl.

NOTE:Make sureto open the door and

closethe steam vents on the steamer

bowl when prompted. Ifthe START

button ispressed before opening the door,

the oven will displaythe "InsertFood"

message. [] Closethe door and pressSTART/PAUSEto

resume cooking. NOTE:TheNordicWareRiceCooker/SteamerBowl

shouldbeusedfor bestcookingresults

First Choice Second Choice

1 - Rice 1 - 1 cup white,

2 - i cup brown

2 - Asparagus 1 to 2 cups 3 - Broccoli 1 to 2 cups

/4- Brussel Sprouts 1 to 2 cups 5 - Carrots 1 to 2 cups

6 - Cauliflower 1 to 2 cups 7 - Zucchini 1 to 2 cups

About the sensor microwave features.

Popcorn 1

Popcorn

Touse the Popcorn feature:

[] Followpackage instructions, using Cook if

the package islessthan 1.0ounces or

largerthan 3.5 ounces. Placethe

package of popcorn inthe center of the

turntable.

[] PressthePOPCORNbuttononcefor3.3to 3.5

ouncebagsor twicefor 2.7to 3.0ouncebags or threetimesfor 1.0to 1.5ouncebags.

Iffoodisundercookedafterthe countdown,use

TimeCookforadditionalcookingtime. Use only with prepackaged microwave

popcorn weighing 1.0 to 3.5 ounces.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in

succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or

burnt food

Reheat ]

Reheot

Oonotu_theshef_swhen micmwo_cooking.)

TheReheatfeaturereheatsservingsofpreviously cookedfoodsor aplateof leftovers.

[] Place the cup of liquid or covered

food inthe oven. PressREHEATonce, twice, or

three times.The oven starts immediately.

Pressonce for a plate of leftovers. Presstwice for a pasta. Pressthree times for 1/2 to 2 cups of

vegetables.

[] The ovensignals when steam is

sensed and the time remaining begins

counting down.

Donot opentheovendooruntiltime iscountingdown.Ifthedoorisopened, closeitand pressSTART/PAUSEimmediately.

After remodng food from the oven, stir, if possibfe, to even out the temperature. Reheated foodsmay hove wide voriotbns in temperature. Some areas of food may be extremely hot.

Iffoodisnot hotenoughafterthecountdownuse

TimeCookforadditionalreheatingtime.

SomeFoodsNotRecommendedfor Use

With Reheat

ItisbesttouseTimeCookfor thesefoods:

Breadproducts. Foodsthat mustbereheateduncovered.

Foodsthat needtobestirredorrotated. Foodscattingfor a dry tookorcrispsurfaceafter

reheating.

NOTE:Do not use this feature twice in

succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or

burnt food.

About the sensor microwave feature.

Covered

Vented

Dry off dishes sothey don't mislead the sensor.

Humidity Sensor

What happens when using the Sensor

Features:

TheSensor Featuresdetect the increasing

humidity releasedduring cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not usethe Sensor Featurestwice in succession on the same food portion-it may

resultin severelyovercooked or burnt food. If food isundercooked afterthe countdown, use

TimeCook for additional cooking time.

The propercontainers and coversare essentialfor best sensor cooking.

Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids orvented plastic wrap. Neverusetight sealing plastic containers-they can prevent steam from escaping and causefood to overcook.

Besure the outside of the cooking

containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the

oven. Beadsof moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

Microwave terms.

Term Definition

Arcing Arcing is the microwave term of rsparks in the oven. Arcing is cause by:

• metal or foil touching the side of hte oven.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennasl.

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towls containing small metal pieces.

Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.

Venting plastic warp or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-

browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts,

such as the tips of wings and legs on pountry, which would cook before larger

parts.

Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to

stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in micro- wave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back

one corner so excess steam can escape.

About the sensor microwave features.

I Cook ]

i ExpressCook 1

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Start

Pause 1

Changing the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed after entering the time for TimeCook.

ill press TIMECOOKbutton once. [] Enter cooking time. [] Enter POWERLEVELwhen prompted.

I_1 PressSTART.

Variable power levelsaddflexibility to microwave cooking.The power levels onthe microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Eachpower levelgives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Powerlevel 7 ismicrowave energy 70% of the time. Power level3 isenergy 30%of the time. Most cooking will be done on High(power level 10)which givesyou 100%power. Power level10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating orturning over. Alower setting will cook moreevenly and need less stirring or rotating ofthe food. Somefoods may have better flavor,texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used.Usea lower power levelwhen cooking foods that have atendency to boilover,such as scalloped potatoes.

Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy cycles off) givetime for the food to "equalize"

or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this isshown with power level3-

the defrost cycle. Ifmicrowave energy did not cycle off, theoutside of thefood would cook

before the insidewas defrosted.

Hereare someexamples of usesfor various power levels:

High 10: Fish,bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Meal-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing for

stews and lesstender cuts of meat. Low2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate

sauces.

Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter. NOTE: Youcan also change thepower level

during many cookingmodes bypressing the power levelbutton entering a valid power level.

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