GE CVM1750SH2SS, CVM1750SH1SS Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions ............. 2%
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Oven .............. 8, 9
Hicrowave Time and Auto
Features ......................... 10-12
Changing Power Level ............... 13
Microwave Terms .................... 13
MicrowaveSensorFeatures....... 14-16
Other Features.................... 17-19
CookingComplete Reminder........ 17
Resume............................. 17
Clock ................................ 17
Start/Pause ......................... 17
Clear/Off ............................ 17
Control Lock-Out .................... 17
Auto Nite Light ...................... 18
Beeper Volume ...................... 18
Display Language ................... 18
Display ON/OFF ..................... 28
Display Speed ....................... 18
Measures ........................... 19
More Time Message ................. 19
Surface Light ........................ 19
Timer ................................ 19
Turntable On/Off .................... 19
Vent Fan ............................ 19
Automatic Fan ...................... 19
Care and Cleaning
Inside .................................. 20
Outside ................................ 20
Stainless Steel ......................... 20
Replacing the Light Bulbs ............. 21
Vent Filters ............................ 21
Charcoal Filters ........................ 22
Troubleshooting Tips............. 2s
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven ........ 24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... Back Cover
Optional Kits ........................... 8
Warranty .............................. 27
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Model #
Serial #
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door isopen.
49-40723 06-14 GE
MFL06398609
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
A WARNING: roreducetheriskofburns,electricshock,fire,injurytopersons,orexposuretoexcessive
microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(ul Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the [c/
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It
is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
_J Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
[] Read all 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 PossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
[] Thisappliance must be grounded. Connectonly 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 is designed for use over ranges no
wider than 36". It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
[] Donot operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced byGeneral ElectricServiceoran authorized
serviceagent using a power cord available from General
Electric.
[] Installor locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(dJ The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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Toreduce the riskof fire in the oven cavity:
Do not 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 placing them in the oven.
Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn accessory or unlessyou use
popcorn labeled for usein microwave ovens.
If materials insidethe oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed,
turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, orshut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.If the door is
opened,the fire may spread.
Do not usethe SensorFeaturestwice in succession
on the same food portion. Iffood is undercooked after the
first countdown, useTIME COOKfor additional cooking time.
Do not usethe ovento dry newspaper.
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Donot clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Donot store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories,inthis oven when not in use.
Donot store this appliance outdoors. Donot usethis product
near water-for example,in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near asink or in similar locations.
Keeppower cord away from heated surfaces.
Donot immerse power cord orplug in water.
Donot block or cover any openings on the appliance.
Thismicrowave isnot approved or tested for marine use.
Usethis appliance only for its intended useasdescribed in
this manual.
, Donot use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance.
, Thismicrowave oven isspecificallydesigned to heat,dry or
cook food, and isnot intended for laboratory or industrial use.
, Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-
for example, closedjars-are able to explode and should
not be heated inthis microwave oven. Suchuseof the
microwave oven could result in injury.
It is important to keepthe area clean where the door
sealsagainst the microwave. Useonly mild,non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
, Thisappliance must only be serviced byqualified service
personnel.Contact nearest authorized service facilityfor
examination, repair or adjustment.
, Aswith any appliance, closesupervision isnecessarywhen
used bychildren.
, Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surfacewhen the microwave oven isin operation.
, Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
, Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
, Do not usepaper products in oven when appliance is
operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.
A WARNING!
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is themicrowave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is
causedby.
, The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
, Metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
, Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
, Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
likeantennas).
, Metal, suchas twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes,
in the microwave.
, Recycledpaper towels containing small metal pieces being
used inthe microwave.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven unlessina
special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou usepopcorn labeled for usein microwave
ovens.
Donot boileggs in (]microwave oven. Pressurewill build up
inside egg yolkand will cause itto burst, possiblyresulting 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 shorten
the life of the oven.
, Foodswith unbroken outer "skin"such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages,tomatoes, apples,chicken livers andother giblets,
and egg yolks should be piercedto allow steam to escape
during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids,suchas water, coffee,ortea, are ableto
be overheatedbeyond the boilingpoint without appearing to
be boiling.Visiblebubbling or boiling when thecontainer is
removed from the microwave oven isnot always present.THIS
COULDRESULTIN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING
OVERWHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOONOR
OTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injuryto persons:
- Donot overheat the liquid.
Foodscooked in liquids (suchas pasta)may
tend to boilmore rapidlythan foods containing lessmoisture.
Shouldthis occur, refer to the
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the insideof
the oven.
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Avoidheating baby food in glassjars, even with
the lid off. Make sureall infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir
food to distribute the heat evenly.
Becareful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The
container may feel coolerthan the formula really is.Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.
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Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles
(especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenif the container is
opened,pressure can build up.Thiscan causethe container
to burst, possiblyresulting in injury.
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Hot foods and steam can cause burns.Becareful when
opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes.To prevent possibleinjury, direct
steam away from hands and face.
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Donot overcook potatoes. Theycould dehydrate and catch
fire,causing damage to your oven.
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Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand poultry to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F.Cookingto these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
- Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
- Donot usestraight-sided containers with narrow necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for ashort time before removing the container.
- Useextreme care when insertinga spoon or other utensil into
the container.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place.
The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
, Ifyou are not sure ifa dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Placein the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with I cup
of water-set the measuring
cup either inor next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats,it should not beused for microwaving.
Ifthe dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish ismicrowave-safe.
, Oversizedfood or oversized metal cookware should not be
used in a microwave oven becausethey increase the riskof
electric shock and could cause a fire.
, Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls can become
too hot to touch. Becareful touching the floor, turntable and
walls during and after cooking.
, Do not userecycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels,
napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which
may cause arcing or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
, Some foam trays (likethose that meat ispackaged on)
have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
, Do not useyour microwave ovento dry newspapers.
, Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use in microwave ovens.
Checkthe packagefor proper use.
, Papertowels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes inorder to retain moisture and prevent
spattering while microwaving. Be sureto vent plastic wrap so
steam can escape.
, Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holdersmay be neededto handle the
cookware.
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
When microwaving "bailable" cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags,they should be slit,pierced or vented as
directed by package. Ifthey are not,plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking, possiblyresulting in injury.
Also,plastic storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal.When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plasticwrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and
face.
Usefoil only as directed in this manual. When using foil inthe
microwave oven, keepthe foil at least 1"away from the sides
of the oven.
Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designedfor microwave
cooking isvery useful, but should be used carefully. Even
microwave-safe plastic may not beas tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glassor ceramic materials and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. Inlonger
exposuresto overcooking,the food and cookware could
ignite.
Followtheseguidelines:
H Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers,
[] Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
Thisappliance must be grounded.
Inthe event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reducesthe
risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician or servicetechnician if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt existsas to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it isyour personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
current.
Thisappliance isequipped with a
THE VENT FAN
result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not under any circumstances 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. Ifthe
power cord istoo short, havea qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For bestoperation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or tripping of
circuit breaker.
Thefan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fanfeature).Takecare to prevent the starting and
spreading of accidental cooking fireswhile the vent fan is in use.
Cleanthe underside of the microwave often. Do not allow
greaseto buildup on the microwave or the fan filters.
, In the event of a greasefire on the surface units below the
microwave oven,smother a flaming pan on the surface unit
by covering the pan completely with a lid,a cookie sheetor a
flat tray.
Usecare when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents,such as lye-based ovencleaners, may
damage the filters.
When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the
fan on.
Never leavesurface units beneath your microwave oven
unattended at high heat settings. Boiloverscause smoking
and greasy spilloversthat may igniteand spread ifthe
microwave vent fan is operating.To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate sizedcookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessary.
PACEMAKERS
Host pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with
pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
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About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of the Oven
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Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screenallows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined inthe oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial.
Optional kits
Available at extra cost from your GEsupplier.
Filler Panel Kits
, JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black
When replacing a 36" range hood,filler panel kitsfill inthe
additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.
Forinstallation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet
installation. Eachkit contains two 3" wide filler panels.
Removable Turntable. Donot 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.
Filter Kits
JX81D--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filterkitsare usedwhen the oven
cannot be vented to the outside.
Availableat extra cost from your
GEsupplier.Seethe back coverfor
ordering by phone or
at GEAppliances.com.
JX40, JX41
JX81D
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models.
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Cooking Controls
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter
TIMECOOK Amount of cooking time
Press once (TimeCook I)to microwGve
Gnytime between !5 seconds Gnd
95 minutes.
Presstwice (TimeCook II)to change
power levelsautomatically during cooking.
MICROEXPRESScook/Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
DEFROST
Pressonce (Fast) Foodweight up to one pound
Presstwice (Auto) Foodweight up to six pounds
Pressthree times (Time) Amount of defrosting time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
Pressonce (6-7 oz,)
Presstwice (8-9 oz.)
Pressthree times (10-12 oz.)
POWERlevel Powerlevel!-!0
Sensor Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter Option
POPCORN StGrts immediGtely! more/less time
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
Pressonce (plate)
Presstwice (pasta)
Pressthree times (½to I cup)
Pressfour times (! to 2 cups)
AUTOCOOK
Foodtype
more/less time
Available cooking options.
Microwave Cooking
Your oven usesmicrowave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor.
Sensor microwave works bydetecting the increasing humidity releasedduring cooking.Theoven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
About the time and auto microwave features.
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Using the Dial
You can make selectionson the oven by
turning the dial and pressing it to enter
the selection.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time between
15 seconds and% minutes.
Pressingthe dial can also be used in place
of the START/PAUSEbutton for quicker
programming of the oven.
Time Cook II
Letsyou change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here'show to do it:
Benefits
Fast, high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
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Power level 10 (High)is automatically set,
but you maychange it for more flexibility.
_J_Pressthe TIMECOOKbutton.
[] Turn the dial to set the cook time and press
the dial to enter.
M Change power levelif you don't want full
power. (PressPOWER.Turnthe dial to
select.Pressthe dial to enter.)
Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start cooking.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Closethe door and press the
dial orSTART/PAUSEto resume cooking.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
In Pressthe TINE COOKbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to set the first cook time and
pressthe dial to enter.
Changethe power levelifyou don't want
full power. (PressPOWER.Turn the dial to
select. Pressthe dial to enter.)
Pressthe TIMECOOKbutton again.
_iJ Turnthe dial to set the second cook time
and press the dialto enter.
[] Changethe power levelifyou don't want
full power. (PressPOWER.Turn the dial to
select. Pressthe dial to enter.)
[] Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start cooking.
At the end of Time Cook i, Time Cook IIcounts
down.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
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Micro Express Cook
Thisisa quick way to setand start cooking
in 50second blockseachtime the MICRO
EXPRESSbutton ispressed.Thecooktime
may be changedby turning the dial at any
time during cooking.
Time Defrost
Thepower levelwill automatically be set
at !0 and the oven will start immediately.
Thepower levelcan be changed as time is
counting down. Pressthe POWERbutton,
turn the dial and press to enter.
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Use TimeDefrost to defrost for aselected
length of time.
H Pressthe DEFROSTbutton three times.
Turnthe dialto selectthe time you want.
Pressthe dial to enter.
M Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
Turnthe food over if the oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
You maychange the defrost time at any time
during defrosting by turning the dial.
Power levelis automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. Youcan defrost small items quickly by
raising the power levelafter entering the time.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half;power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/5. However,food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
A dullthumping noisemay be heard during
defrosting. Thisis normal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
, Foodsfrozen in paperor plastic can be
defrosted in the package.Closedpackages
should beslit,piercedor vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plasticstorage
containers shouldbe partially uncovered.
Family-size,prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Ifthe food is
in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-
safe dish.
, Foodsthat spoil easilyshould not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Roomtemperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Formore evendefrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts,use Auto Defrost Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
, When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas.If stillslightly icy,return
to the microwave very briefly, or letit stand a
few minutes.
Beverage
TheBEVERAGEfeature heats beveragesfrom 6
to 12 ounces.
Pressonce for 6-7 oz.
Presstwice for 8-9 oz.
Pressthree times for 10-12 oz.
Drinksheatedwith the Beverage feature may be
veryhot. Removethe containerwith care.
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Fast Defrost
Fast Defrost automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levelsto give evendefrosting
resultsfor meats,poultry and fish weighing up
to one pound.
Removemeat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
Pressthe DEFROSTbutton once.
Turn the dial to the food weight, usingthe
ConversionGuideat right. Forexample, dial
.5for .5pounds (8 oz.)Pressthe dial to
enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.
[] Turn the food over ifthe oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shield warm
areaswith small piecesof foil.
After defrosting, most meats needto stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting.
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food isstated in pounds and
ounces,the ouncesmust be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1-2 .!
3 .2
415 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-1:3 .8
14-15 .9
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Auto Defrost
UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds. UseTimeDefrost
for most other frozenfoods.
Auto Defrost automatically setsthe defrosting
times and power levelsto give evendefrosting
resultsfor meats,poultry and fish.
Removemeat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
Pressthe DEFROSTbutton twice.
Turn the dial to the food weight, usingthe
ConversionGuideat right. Forexample, dial
1.2for 1.2pounds (1pound, 3 oz.)Pressthe
dial to enter.
M Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
[] Turn the food over ifthe oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shield warm
areaswith small piecesof foil,
, After defrosting, most meats needto stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food isstated in pounds and
ounces,the ouncesmust be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1-2 .!
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-1:3 .8
14-15 .9
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Thepower levelmay be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Time
Cook,Time Defrost or ExpressCook. The
power level may also be changed duringtime
countdown.
First,follow directions for Time Cook, Time
Defrost or Express Cook.
Pressthe POWER button.
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Turnthe dialclockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level.Pressthe dial to enter.
L_ Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
cooking.
Variable power levelsadd flexibilityto
microwave cooking.Thepower levelson the
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 is energy30% of the
time. Host cooking will be done on High (power
level 10)which givesyou 100% power. Power
level 10 willcook faster but food may need
more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and need
lessstirring or rotating of the 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
a tendency to boil over,such as scalloped
potatoes.
Restperiods(when the microwave energy
cycles off)give time for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An
example of this isshown with power level 3-
the defrost cycle.If microwave energy did not
cycle off,the outside of the food would cook
before the insidewas defrosted.
Hereare some examplesof usesfor various
power levels.
High 10: Fish,bacon, vegetables, heating
liquids.
Ned-High 7".Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Nedium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing for
stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter.
Microwave terms.
Definition
Arcing Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.Arcing iscaused by:
the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
metal or foiltouching the side of the oven.
foil that isnot molded to food (upturned edgesact likeantennas).
metal such astwist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.
Covering Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paperallows excesssteam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven,you shieldchicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
use small strips of foilto shieldthin parts, such asthe tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.
standing Time When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as roastsor cakesare allowed to stand to finishcooking or
set.Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Notethat a microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap byturning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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About the sensor microwave features.
Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
TheSensorFeatures detect the increasing humidity releasedduring cooking.The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Donot usethe SensorFeatures twice in successionon the same food portion-it may result in
severelyovercooked or burnt food. Iffood isundercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for
additional cooking time.
NOTE:Sensorfeatureswill not operatewhen the oven ishot. Ifoneof the sensorcookingbuttons is
pressed when the temperature insidethe oven isgreater than 200°F,"OVENTOOHOTFORSENSOR
COOKING---USINGALTERNATEMETHOD"will bedisplayed.Theoven will automatically change
to cook by time (follow the directionsin the display)oronce the ovenis cool enough,the sensor
features will function normally.
Theproper containers andcovers are essentialfor best sensor cooking.
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Always usemicrowave-safe containers and cover them with lids orvented plasticwrap. Never
use tight sealing plastic containers-they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
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Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
Besurethe outside of the cooking containers and the insideof the microwave ovenare dry
before placing food inthe oven.Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Auto Cook (Donot use the shelves when microwave cooking.)
Becausemost cooking containers must be coveredduring Auto Cook,this feature isbest with
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE:Useof the metal shelf with Auto Cook isnot recommended.
Recommended Foods
A wide variety of foods including meats, fishand vegetables can be cooked
usingthis feature.
Foods not recommended
Foodsthat must be cooked uncovered, foodsthat require constant attention, foods that require
addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry lookor crisp surface after cooking
should not be cooked using this feature. Itis bestto Time Cook them.
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Auto Cook
H Placecovered food inthe ovenand close
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ENTERFOODTYPEappears inthe display.
Turnthe dial to the desiredfood type. Press
to enter.
Seethe SensorFood TypeGuide below for
specific foods and instructions.
Theoven starts immediately.
NOTE:Ifthe doorwas open while the control
was being set,close the door and press the
START/PAUSEbutton to begin cooking.
If food isundercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cookfor additional cooking time.
Cooking Tips
When oven signals and countdown time is
displayed,the door may be opened
for stirring,turning or rotating food.
Toresume cooking, close the door and press
START/PAUSE
, Hatchthe amount of food to the sizeof
container. Fillcontainers atleast 1/2 full.
, Besureoutside of container and insideof
oven are dry.
, After completion of Cookcycle,iffood needs
additional cooking, return food to oven and
use TimeCook to finish cooking.
NOTE:Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
some food portion-it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Do not open the oven door before the
countdown time is displayed-steam escaping
from the oven can affect cooking performance.
Ifthe door is opened, close the door and press
START/PAUSEimmediately.
If ground meat was selected,the oven may
signalyou to drain and stir the meat. Open
the door, drain the meat and close the door.
Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton ifnecessary to
resume cooking.
Sensor Food Type Guide
Servings Serving Size
Chicken Pieces 1 to 4 2 to 8
pieces
Fish 1 to 4 4 to 15 oz.
Ground Meat - 8 to 32 oz.
(Beef,Pork,Turkey)
Potatoes 1 to 4 8 to 32 oz.
Canned Veg etables 1to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Fresh Vegetables :Lto 4 4 to 16 oz.
Frozen Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz.
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)
To subtract !0% from the automatic
cooking time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,
turn the dial counterclockwise, until
a minus ("-")sign appears, and press to enter.
To add !0% to the automatic cooking time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,
turn the dialclockwise, until a plus ("+")sign
appears, and pressto enter.
Comments
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat
into dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in a
star pattern in center of turntable.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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About the sensor microwave features.
Popcorn
TousethePopcornfeature:
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5to 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.
H Followpackageinstructions,usingTimeCookif
thepackageislessthan1.5ouncesorlarger
than3.5ounces.Placethepackageofpopcorn
inthecenterofthe turntable.
[] PressthePOPCORNbutton.Theovenstarts
immediately.
tfyouopenthedoorwhilePOPCORNSENSOR
isdisplayed,onerrormessagewillappear.Closethe
door,pressCLEAR/OFFandbeginagain.
tffoodisundercookedafterthecountdown,useTime
Cookforadditionalcookingtime.
HowtoAdjusttheAutomaticPopcornSettingto
ProvideaShorterorLongerCookTime
tfyoufindthat thebrandof popcornyouuse
underpopsoroverpopsconsistently,youcanaddor
subtract20-30secondsto theautomaticpopping
time.
Tosubtracttime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialcounterclockwise,untilaminus
('-")signappears,for 20secondslesscookingtime.
Presstoenter.Turnagain,untiltwominus("--') signs
appear,to reducecookingtimeanother10 seconds
foratotal of30seconds
lesstime.Presstoenter.
Toaddtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialclockwise,untilaplus('+")signappears,for
anextra20secondscookingtime.Presstoenter.
Turnagain,untiltwo plus('++')signsappear,to
addanother10secondsfora totalof 30seconds
additionaltime.Pressto enter.
REHEAT_
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat
TheReheatfeaturereheatsservingsofpreviously
cookedfoodsoraplateof leftovers.
[] Placethecupofliquidor covered
foodintheoven.PressREHEATonce,twice,
threetimesorfourtimes.Theovenstarts
immediately.
Pressoncefora plateofleftovers.
Presstwicefor apasta.
Pressthreetimesfor 1/2to 1fullcup.
Pressfourtimesfor1to 2fullcups.
[] Theovensignalswhensteamis
sensedandthetime remainingbegins
countingdown.
Donotopentheovendooruntiltime
iscountingdown.if thedoorisopened,
closeitandpressSTART/PAUSEimmediately.
Afterremovingfoodfromtheoven,stir,ifpossible,
toevenoutthetemperature.Reheatedfoodsmay
havewidevariationsintemperature.Someareasof
foodmaybeextremelyhot.
tffoodisnot hotenoughafterthecountdownuse
TimeCookforadditionalreheatingtime.
SomeFoodsNotRecommendedfor Use
With Reheat
ttisbestto useTimeCookfor thesefoods:
Breadproducts.
Foodsthat mustbereheateduncovered.
Foodsthat needto bestirredorrotated.
Foodscallingforadrylookor crispsurfaceoffer
reheating.
HowtoAdjusttheOven'sAutomatic
SettingsforaShorterorLongerTime
Tosubtract10%fromtheautomatic
cookingtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialcounterclockwise,untilaminus('-")sign
appears,andpressto enter.
Toadd10%totheautomaticcookingtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialclockwise,untilaplus('+")signappears,and
presstoenter.
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Cooking Complete Reminder
Toremind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will displayYOURFOODISREADYand
beep once aminute untilyou either open the
oven door or pressthe CLEAR/OFFbutton.
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Thecooking program just used stays in
memory for 5 minutes.After that you will need
to begin the program again. Toturn this option
off,seethe MoreTimeMessagesection.
H Ifyour food needs to cook a bit longer,you
can restart the oven by pressing the
START/PAUSEbutton or selector dial.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check
the time of day while cooking.
H Press the CLOCK button.
Turn the dial to set hours. Press the dial to
enter.
_J Turn the dial to set minutes. Press the dial to
enter.
Stort/Pause
In addition to starting many functions, START/
PAUSEallowsyou to stop cooking without
opening the door or clearing the display.
RESUMECOOKINGwill bedisplayedand the
oven will restart immediately at 10% of the
original time.
[] Turn the dial to selectAMor PM.
Pressthe dial to enter.
Clear/Off
Press the CLEAR/OFFbutton to stop and cancel
cooking at any time.
Control Lock-Out
You may lockthe control panel to prevent the
oven from being accidentally started during
cleaning or being usedby children.
Tolock or unlock the controls, pressand
hold the CLEAR/OFFbutton for about three
seconds.When the control panel islocked,
CONTROLLOCKEDwill bedisplayedbriefly
anytime a button or dial is pressed.(Thecontrol
lock-out does not apply to the VENTFANand
SURFACELIGHT.)
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About the other features.
Auto Nite Light
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TheAuto Nite Light can be set to come on and
go off at desiredtimes.
[] Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to selectAUTONITELIGHT.Pressthe dial
to enter.
Turnthe dialto selectSETTIMES.Pressthe
dial to enter.
Enterthe time of day for the light to come
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on byturning the dial to select the hour,
minutes and AMor PH.Pressthe dial to
enter after each selection.
Beeper Volume
Thebeeper sound level can beadjusted.
H Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to select BEEPERVOLUME.Pressthe dialto
enter.
Turnthe dialto select mute to loud.
Pressthe dial to enter.
NOTE:TheMUTEindicator will belit whenever
the beepervolume is setto mute.
Enterthe time of day for the lightto
go off byturning the dial to select the hour,
minutes and AMor PH.Pressthe dial to
enter after each selection.
NOTE:TheNITEindicator will be lit whenever the
nite light isset to operate.
Toreview the nite light settings,turn
the dial to selectREVIEWSETTINGSafter
selectingthe Auto Nite Light option. Pressthe
dial to enter.
Toclear the nite light settings,turn the
dial to selectCLEARSETTINGSafter selecting
the Auto Nite Light option. Pressthe dial
to enter.
Display Language
Thelanguage for the scrolling display can be
set to either Englishor Spanish.
[] Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to select DISPLAYLANGUAGE.Pressthe
dial to enter.
p_ Turnthe dial to select ENGLISHorSPANISH.
Pressthe dial to enter.
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Display ON/OFF
Useto turn your clock display on or off.
[] Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to select DISPLAYON/OFF. Pressthe dial
to enter.
N Turn the dial to selectON or OFF.Pressthe
dial to enter.
Display Speed
Thescroll speed of the display can bechanged.
_]_ Pressthe OPTlONSbutton and turn the dial
to select DISPLAYSPEED.Pressthe dial to
enter.
Turn the dial to select slowestto fastest.
Pressthe dial to enter.
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Measures
Measurements can beset to display in Default
(English)or metric.
Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to select MEASURES.Pressthe dial to enter.
Turnthe dialto select DEFAULTor METRIC
and pressto enter.
Surface Light
PressSURFACELIGHTonce for bright light,
twice for the night light or a third time to turn
the light off.
Timer
TheTimer operates as u minute timer and can
be used at any time, evenwhen the oven is
operating.
H Pressthe TIMERbutton.
Turn the dial to select the minutes. Pressthe
dial to enter.
More Time Message
After cooking iscomplete, a message can be
displayed giving you the option to cook the food
longer at the same settings. Seethe Resume
section.
H Pressthe OPTIONSbutton and turn the dial
to select MORETIMEMESSAGE.Pressthe
dial to enter.
Turn the dial to select MESSAGE ON or OFF
and press to enter.
Tocancel, press the TIMERbutton.
When time isup, the oven will signal.
Toturn off the timer signal,pressTIMER.
NOTE:TheTIMERindicator will be lit while the
timer isoperating.
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N Turn the dial to selectthe seconds. Pressthe
dial to enter
Pressthe dial or TIMERto start.
Turntable On/Off
Forbest cooking results,leavethe turntable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes.
Pressthe TURNTABLEON/OFFbutton.
Turnthe dialto select ONor OFF.
Pressthe dial to enter.
Vent Fan
Thevent fun removes steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
PressVENTFANonce for high fun speed,
twice for medium fun speed,three times for low
fan speed or a fourth time to turn the fun off.
NOTE:TheFANindicatorwill belit while
the fan isoperating.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot
to touch.
Becareful touching the turntable during and
after cooking.
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature protects the
microwave from too much heat risingfrom the
cooktop below it. Itautomatically turns on if it
sensestoo much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you mayfind that
you cannot turn itoff. The fan will automatically
turn off when the internal parts are cool. It
may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the
cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.
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Care and cleaning of the oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keepsthe insidefresh.
Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Somesputters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsycloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Donot use
abrasive cleanersor sharp utensils on oven walls.
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Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsywater or in the dishwasher. Theturntable and support can be broken ifdropped.
Remember,do not operate the oven inthe microwave mode without the turntable and support
seated and inplace.
How to Clean the Outside
We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the
appearance of the microwave oven. Ifyou choose to use a common household cleaner, first
apply the cleaner directly to a cleon cloth, then wipe the soiled area.
Case
Cleanthe outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinseand then dry.Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
Control Panel
Wipewith a damp cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not usecleaning sprays,largeamounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it. Somepaper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
Door Panel
Beforecleaning the front door panel, make sureyou know what typeof panel you have. Referto
the eighth digit of the model number. "S"isstainless steel,"L" isCleanSteeland "B","W" or "C"are
plastic colors.
Stainless Steel (onsome models)
Thestainlesssteel panel can be cleaned with StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product usinga
clean, soft cloth.Apply stainlesscleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Do not use
appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on StainlessSteelfinishes.
Plastic Color Panels
Usea clean, soft, lightlydampened cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Door Seal
It'simportant to keepthe area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Useonly mild,
non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinsewell.
Bottom
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Cleanoff the grease and dust on the bottom often. Usea solution of warm water and detergent.
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