GE D2588P063, 49-8261, JVM132J, JVM133J User Manual

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Use and

Care

& Cooking Guide

Contents

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Auto Defrost

Auto Start Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services Control Panel

Cooking Complete Reminder 7

Cookin~ Guide

Defrosting Guide Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Feature Extension Cords

Features Glossary of Microwave Terms 13

Grease Filter Grounding Instructions

10, 11

19-25 Problem Solver

17, 18

6,27 Time Defrost

27 29

Spacemaker@

Heating or Reheating Guide 15,

4 2

Hold Time Light Bulb Replacement

Microwave Cookware Guide 14 Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Power Levels 6,8-9, 12,30 Precautions

Safety Instructions 2-5 Time Cook

Warranty

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Microwave Oven

3 8

2-5

Back Cover

Models

~M132J ~M133J

GE Appliances

Microwave power output

of this oven is 750 watts.

(lEC-705

Test Procedure)

Help us help 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

questions.

you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

for

answers to your

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 adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible registerin

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, us, stating model and numbers.

you

for

as the owner.

plea:se

write to

serial

for

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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 1 in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Dull

thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other appliances and does not indicate a problem with

yoLIr

ight

and change

oven.

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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 three steps to

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

for further help.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

-POSSIBLE

EXPOSU~

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

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. (d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Microwaving Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY

● Make sure all cookware used in

your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes,

measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be

used. Some cookware is labeled

“suitable for microwaving.”

If you are not sure if a dish is

microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you

are

testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one the

measuring

to the dish. Microwave I minute at

high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the

dish remains cool and

water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

“

Paper towels, waxed paper and

plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

● Some microwaved foods

require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check cookbook

supplied.

● Steam builds up pressure in

foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken

livers to prevent bursting.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

cup water—set

cup either in or next

only

the

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric

fire,

shock,

injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat or cook food,

and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

● Read and follow the

speci~lc

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 28.

● For best operation, plug

this appliance into its own electrical outlet,

to prevent

flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

● Do not mount this appliance

over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

● Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

● Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

● Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

Do not let power cord hang

over 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 this book.

● This appliance should be

serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by children.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Do not use recycled paper

products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed

paper may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon

filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

or nylon

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a

special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven

should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However,

try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

●

not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

● If 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

containers—

for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

● Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their

lids;

especially meat and egg

mixtures.

● Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

● Use metal only as directed in

this book. TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal

at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

● Cookware may become hot

because of heat

transfemed

from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

● Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil

over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.

Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

● Thermometer—Do not use a

thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

● Plastic cookware—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. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

● When cooking pork, follow

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

● Do not boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly

resulting in injury.

● Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes,

sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

● Not all 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 liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

~~Boilable”

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in

injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tight covered with remove 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.

cooking Pouches

~lastic wrap,

covering careful~y

and

—In the event of a grease

smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray,

—Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

fire,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX40WH Filler Panel Kit.

JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit

for non-vented installation.

THE EXHAUST HOOD

“

Have it grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

● The exhaust fan in the oven

will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature on the next page). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. smoking and greasy that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To

minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

inshlled

Boilover

and properly

causes

spillovers

Your Touch Control Panel

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed

use

and

understand.

be easy

When You Plug in the Oven

The

displtiy

18 POWER functions. After 15 seconds, lights disappear

appears in the upper portion. Touch the

CLEAWOFF

and

oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted at the above sequence recurs, must reset CLOCK after touching

the CLEAR/OFF pad.

DISPLAY.

day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode instructions.

TIME COOK I & 11.

Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level

3. TIME DEFROST. thawing at automatic power (Low).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,

temperature or power level.

5. CLOCK. Touch this time while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 3 and () and “ I display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply

repeat

6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level

3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. AUTO START.

program your oven to begin cooking day—up to a 12-hour delay.

panel displays five 8’s,

and all

of the oven

and

“RESET”

pad, set the Clock

Displays time of

(High).

day

or check time of

:30,

touch number pads 1,

:30’”

will appear in

this process.

tinother

Ai]ows yOU

at a

selected time of

any

and

Gentle

pad

to enter

all

time,

and

you

level 3

day

power

TIME COOK

I & o

+mm

‘h’

VENT FAN LIGHT

8. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and enter food weight. The

oven automatically sets power

levels and defrosting time.

10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwave energy.

It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking.

11. START.

After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

12. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

13. LIGHT. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or to turn on night light.

TIME

OEFROST

mHE

AUTO

OEFROST

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the

microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.

Should

this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Coohg Completi Retider

To remind you that you have

oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

food

in the

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1. Door Handle.

Door must be securely latched

oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Door Screen.

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

This is to certify that this

unit has been tested in conformance with Bulletin No. 210.

Pull to open door.

for

Metal screen

AMCA

5. Oven Vent.

6. Oven Interior Light. Light comes on when door is opened or when the oven is operating.

7. Touch Control Panel and

Digital Display.

information on the Control Panel section.

C.F.M.

at 0.10 215 224 Her.

Vert.

For detailed

each

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

feature, see

8. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

9. Grease Filters.

10.

Cooktop

11.

Oven Floor.

Light.

How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three 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 MI N/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START pad. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,” and display shows time of day.

and

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

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 TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Touch pads

for 15 minutes defrosting time.

(Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

& 11.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time.

1,5,0

and O

START

Step

8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven

rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes. Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time and the amount of cooking time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork

should not be allowed to sit out for

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

Q. I programmed my oven for a

specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

will

automatically

Defrosting by Time

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 quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

● Power

for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen chops in the oven and close the door. Be sure the package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step

defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4.0 and O for 4 minutes.

level 3

is automatically set

3: Select

How to

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

one

half of the total

Change Power Level

START

Step

4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and

to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

● 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 microwave-safe dish.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for

other defrosting tips.

and

repeat Steps 2

—

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).

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 total defrosting time in about l/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate

food frequently. Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven indicated in the Defrosting Guide.

your food is thawed reset your oven accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A. Some

completely thawed For example, fish cooks so quickly

it is better to begin

it is still slightly frozen. Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The operating if time is left on not, reset timer.

the end of that time,

foods

You may open the door at

level

7 cuts the

for

the time

still

not completely

and

adjust the time

should

not

before cooking

oven begins

stir

be cooking.

while

timer. If

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Select the food type by touching the appropriate pad. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Remove food from its package,

place in the oven on a

safe dish and close the door.

microwave-

2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST pad.

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads

weight of 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide at right.)

Touch START pad. Display shows the oven power level and defrost time counting down.

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

flashes. Follow the directions in

the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START.

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 the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

1.2

pounds (1 pound,

and 2 for

“TURn”

Stand 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 guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of the food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

6-7

9-10

11 12-13 14-15

Pounds

.4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

Auto Defrost Guide

Unwrap item being defrosted.

2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with

small

pieces of

foil.

RECOMMENDED

FOODS WEIGHT

Chops Frankfurters, Sausage Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

MIN.-MAX.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

I I

Beef Patties

Roast Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove

0.1- 5.0 lbs. I Turn over and shield.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1- 5.0 lbs. I Turn over and shield.

0.1 -5.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

INSTRUCTIONS

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and break

apart.

defrosted pieces.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Turn over and shield.

STAND TIME

5–30 minutes 10–15 minutes

5–30 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–90 minutes

1 5–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes 15–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

60–90 minutes in

refrigerator Chicken Pieces

Cornish

Fish Fillets Shrimp, Scallops Whole Fish

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas

with

Hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield where necessary.

Hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

small

pieces of foil.

0.1 -5.0 Ibs.

0.1-3

I 0.1

.Olbs. I

Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

-3.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

0.1 -3.0 Ibs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

5–30 minutes

10–20 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

10–20 minutes

15–30 minutes

5–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes; hold under cold running water.

Cooking by Time

Time Cook I & II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most 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: Fill a cup 2/3 full of 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 Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section). Place cup in oven and close door.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,

0 and O for one minute. Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level

is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4:

Touch START.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 3: Select your cooking time.

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK TIME I“ counts

down. Step 8: At the end of “COOK

TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time day—up to a 12-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad (instead of START pad).

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

allows

Glossary of Microwave Terms

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

● Moist foods, such

vegetables, fruits, poultry

and

seafood, microwave well.

● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because

of their

high fat and sugar content.

● Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to

third. Check

food

after minimum time to avoid

one-

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 conventional and microwave

cooking, covers hold in moisture,

allow

for more even

heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally,

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 one corner so excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, 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 conventionally 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 during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time. In conventional cooking, 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 conventional 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

the tips of wings and legs on poultry,

which would cook before larger parts.

Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating. 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 Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower 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 heat can disperse evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large 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.

Starting 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 large 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 one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

rolls,

bread or

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting

~pe

of Cookware

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

Microwave Uses

Avoid using. You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will

reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls,

Use for shielding.

Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the paper.

towel

to ignite. Avoid using recycled

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit in the oven.

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

Heating or Reheating Guide

Directions below

foods

stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

microwave-safe cookware.

Cover most sandwiches,

Bubbling around edges

last to heat,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let

tt)ods

stand a

—

ire

for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods

for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

Eriddle foods

Foods h;ated to

and baked items.

of dish is normal, since the center is the

1600F.

165°F,

few

minutes

before

serving.

will provide

Item

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese Pastry bites:

Saucy: meatballs, riblets, cocktail franks, etc. (

1/2

cup per

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax

small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

serving)

paper.

Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to

Bakery Foods

Cake,

;offee cake,

nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie:

fruit.

I slice=

(use minimum time for custard)

nut or custard

1/8

of 9-in. pie

dougbnuts,

sweet rolls, I

safe,

Amount

1/2 1

2 to 4 servings

3 to

2 4 pieces

9-in. cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

2 4

1 slice 2 slices 4 slices

9-in. pie

cup

2 servings 4 servings

piece pieces

4. Be sure

foods

bubbling around edges heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking. make sure it

I I

are heated throughout

safe for

use in microwave ovens.

of dish does not necessarily mean

Power Level

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (

10)

( 10)

High

High (

10)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (

10)

High ( 10) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

before

retain

tbeir crispness.

serving. Steaming or

food

Time

2X to 3X 3105 min.

2 to 4 min. 2 to 4 min.

1/4

I to I

4 to 5 min.

1/4 to

1/2

I to I 1 to 2 min.

1/2

I to I

5 to 7 min.

min.

to 5 min.

1/2

min.

1 X to 2 min.

1/2

min.

to I min.

min.

to I min.

min.

to 3 min.

— —

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based

oz./cup)

(9 oz,/cup)

Coffee, tea, cider

(6 Oz.lcup)

oz,/cup)

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts:

Gravies: giblet or creamy

Meat or main

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover

chocolfite,

Iood

butterscotch. etc.

disb

sauces,

to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

Plain, no topping Syrup & butter

Tip:

Do not cover.

frencb

toast or waffles:

such as

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

I to 2 cups

to 2 cups

1/2

cup

1/2

cup

112

cup

1 cup

I can (16 oz. )

pieces

2 or 2 or 3 pieces

High ( 10) High (

10)

High ( 10) High ( lo)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( 10) High ( I ())

High (

10)

High (

10)

to 6 min.

5 to 7 min.

I Y to 3 min.

to 5 min.

to 1 X min.

to 2X min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

I H to 2 min.

to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

1 to I X min.

1 to 1 X min.

Heating or Reheating Guide

(continued)

Item

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf

oz. per

serving)

Hot

dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(~/3-3/4

Saucy, main dishes:

crc:lmcd cheese,

(3/4-

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat

(3 to

Topped or mixed with sauce I

(2/3.3/4

Tip:

nle;it

cup pcl-

chicken,

etc.

CLIp

per serving)

OZ.

per serving)

CLIp pCl SCrVlllg)

C.ovcI” s:ILIcy

slices or

serving)

ch(]p sLIey,

chi

I i, stew.

main

dishes with pl:istic wrap.

pieces. rot:ltc

dish I/2 turn after

spaghetti, I

m;ictu”nni ;md

Cover other main dishes

half’ of” cooking”

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus ~ ve:cltiblcs

Tip:

Cover pl:lte uI’ I’uod

with

wax pilper or pl~stic wrap,

Amount Power Level

1 tu 2 pieces

3 to

pieces

1 to 2 servings

3 to

4 servings

I to 2 High ( lo)

3 to

I to 2 servings

[() 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

cun

( 16

oz.) High ( 10)

[u 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

to 2

servings

3 tu

4 servings

2 servings

3 to

4 servings

time.

and meats

I plate

with

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High

High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( lo)

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

High ( High ( 10)

w:ix ptipcr.

High ( 10)

( 10)

10)

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

Time

2 tu 3 min.

3 I(}

min.

17 tn 2

min.

2Y, tu 3X

4 to 7 min.

8 to

6 to 8

2Yz to 6 to 8

3 tn

5 tu 8 min. 4 to 6 min.

8 tc~

3 to 5

min.

1 tu 1 Y, min. I X to 3 min.

I to 3 min.

12 min.

min.

4 min. min.

5 min.

I 2 min.

min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling:

Moist filling:

etc.

in bun ( I/3

Tip:

Use

p:ipcr towel ur napkin to

Sluppy Joes,

soups

Milk-based (6

Water-based (6

Tip: Cover

soLtps

with

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole:

cm”n ml

the

cob, etc.

Mashed

( 1/2

cap

per serving)

Small pieces:

(

1/2 cup per

Tip:

Cover

pe~s.

serving)

vegetables fm must even

with 2

slices of

cup

oz.

per serving) 1 tu 2 servings

oz.

barbecue,

per serving)

w:ix p:lpcr or pl~ls[ic wrup.

:Lspia”agus

beuns, cm.n, etc. 1 to 2 servings

bread

ham saltid,

cuver sandwiches,

spears,

he~l[ing.

I tu 2 servings

3 tn

4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to

4 servings

3 to

4 servings

ctin

(10

1 tu 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

c~n

(10

to 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

can

( 16

1 to 2 servings

3 tu

4 servings

3 to

4 servings

cim

( I 6

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min. Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

UZ.

)

oz.) High (

uz.

) High ( lo)

oz.) High ( 10)

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

High ( 10) High ( lo)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10) High (

tO)

10)

4 min.

4 to 6 min.

4 to 7 min. 9 to 13 min.

7 to 9 min.

2 to 6

min.

6 to

10 min.

5 to 6

min.

I Y, tu 3 min.

3 tn 6

min.

5 tu 6 min.

2 tu

4 min.

6 to 8 min.

1 to 2X min.

2X to 3X 3fi tu 4fi min.

min.

Defrosting Guide

Fond packuged

unwrapping. If in cooking dish Defrost (3). For more even defrosting

beet.

lamb tind

Alter

first

food. Turn

possible, Shield any warm areas with small pieces

Food

in paper or plastic

food

foil

for

defrosting. Most

veal roasts, use Warm ( I).

half of defrosting time, unwrap package and

food

over. if necessary;

muy

wrapped, remove

be defrosted without

food

defrosts well using

of larger

break

apart or separate

First Half Second Half

Time, Min.

foil find place food

foods,

such

check

food

of foil.

Time, Min. Comments

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all

still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a

few

minutes.

areas. [f

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls

to 16 oz. )

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer

( 17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

Coffee cakes ( I I

14X

oz. )

Cream or custard pie (14 oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

( 1 or 2) (4

to 6)

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) Pound cake (11 Sweet rolls

(xx

to I 2 oz. )

[Power Level:

oz. )

oz.)

2 to

to 3

to 7

1 to

1/2

to 3/4 each

1/2

to 1

to 2

to Y

~ to

to 3

Defrost (3) I

1 to 2

none

none none

none

1 to 2

none

none none

2 to

Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( I lb.) Freshly frozen ( I lb. )

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package) Oysters ( Scallops ( I -lb. package)

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2

(x to

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

Shellfish,

( 1 lb.)

Steaks Whole fish (X to 10 oz. )

oz.)

to Y oz.)

small

to 12 oz.)

12-oz.

pieces

can)

4 to 5 4 to 5

4 to 4 to

2 to 3

to 4

2 to

6 6

5 to 7 5 to 7

4 to 4 to

2 to 3

3 to 4

to 2

to 4

none

to 4

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 to

Let stand 5 minutes

Reposition after first half of time. Let

Rearrange after first half of time.

Turn over

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

6 6

Rearrange

Place unopened package in

cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After

second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.

Place

block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first

half of time. Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first balf of

time.

Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first half of time.

Arrange in cooking dish. with meaty-side-down. Turn over

first

half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half of time.

Let stand a few minutes to Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second half defrosting.

minutes before serving.

before

serving.

stand

5 minutes before serving.

after first balf of

after

f’irst

of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

time.

half of time.

oven,

finish defrostin&.

(If

fish

is frozen in water, place in

time.

after

Defrosting Guide

(continued)

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)

Plastic pouch—l to 2 ( 1

()-oz.

package)

2 to

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon ( I lb.)

Franks ( 1 lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (1 lb. ) (2

lbs.)

(5 Ibs.)

Roast:

beef,

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Roast, pork

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Sausage, bulk

(l-lb. tray) ( l-lb. roll)

Sausage,

(1 to I

Sausage, patties (

12-oz.

Spareribs,

(2 to 3

Steaks, chops & cutlets

*Use Warm ( I ) for roasts.

lamb, veal*

links

X Ibs.)

package)

pork

lbs.)

to 3

per

3 to 4 6 to 7

to 13

to 10 per lb

6 to 8 per

2 to 3 2 to 3

2 to 4 per

3 to 5 per lb.

3 2

lb.

lb,

2 to 3 per

to 10 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

1 Z to 2Z

2 to 4 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

to 3

3 to 4

2 to 3

to 4

6 to 7

2 to 13

2 to 4 3 to 4

2 to 3

lb,

Place

package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time.

break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

Place unopened package in Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes,

Turn meat over after Turn meat over after second half of microwave I to 2 minutes more.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat

after second half more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of

time.

minutes to Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half Turn over after first

Rotate package

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they thaw.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place

unwrapped meat in cooking

time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

separate pieces with table

after first half of

of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes

Defrost for second half of

hour in refrigerator.

1/4

oven.

Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

necessary, to complete defrosting.

first half of time.

time.

Set aside. Break up remaining block and

half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

time.

Scrape off softened meat

time,

Let stand for 30

time.

Let stand 5 minutes.

dish.

Turn over after first half of

dish.

Turn over after first half of

knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

cut

(2X tO

3 Ibs. )

Chicken, whole

(2fi to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

Duckling

Turkey breast (4 to 6

hen

lbs.)

to I I

5 to 6 per

4 to 6

4 to 5 per lb.

lb.

per lb.

to 11

5 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

4 to 5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second 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 turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with defrosting, run cool 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 duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of

time.

Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in 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. Defrost for second half refrigerator to complete defrosting.

half of time, separate pieces and place in

half of time, unwrap and

foil.

To complete

of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in

Cooking Guide

Breads

Crust on breads will be

desired, sprinkle top

chopped nuts or other topping

soft and

the outsides will

ot’

batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

for

brown color. To

not

brown.

increfise

brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving

wi[h

brown sugar-caramel mixture or

crushed, canned, French-fried onion

sdvory

rings.

topping, such

Food

Coffee

Corn bread

Muffins ( I

Muffin)

to 4 Muffins)

to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads,

from a mix

*It’

tube

dish is

cakes

umrvailtible,

Container

8-in. round dish

to 9-in. tube

dish*

Paper-1ined

muffin

cups

(Do

no(

use

foil

liners. )

to 9-in. tube

dish*

microwave in 8-in, round dish with drinking glass

Cakes and Desserts

Always usc microwave-stife

Before adding

them with

3. Cakes center comes out

measured

wax

paper. (Do not flour. )

tire

done when toothpick or

clean.

cookware.

amount

of batter.

long

skewer inserted into

Cover

N()

gretise

dishes or line

Power Level & Time Comments

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

High ( I ())

5. Crust on cakes will be

6. Chiffon and

to 1 I min.

3 min

1 I to I

1 to I Y min. I 10 2Y min.

2Y,

min.

tol 2 min.

placed

open-end-up in center.

Coo]

cake in dish set directly on heat-proof

board 1 () to 15 minutes before inverting.

cake

for an

hour to firm exterior surface.

microwaving.

angel food cakes are not recommended for

Place

batter in

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, French-fried onions

before

microwaving. Turn out of pan

upside down to serve. Use

microwdve-safe mufiin

homemade down hot drink

mtiy as

they

remainin& rnufiins u few

When done, toothpick inserted near center will come out minutes

soft.

mutiin

be done

If cake is to be trosted,

are

before

done,

grc~sed

dish.

cups,

paper

and

turning out of dish.

container or

made

by cutting

cups.

Some

muffins

others. Remove muffins

continue cooking

seconds longer.

clean.

Let

stand

surf;]ce

or wooden

refrigertite

Coo].

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

I x

to 20 oz.

Cupcakes—(6)

Pineapple upside down cake

Container

Microwuve-stife

dish or

cflssero]e

8-in. round

btiking

dish

X-in. round dish

Paper-lined

cupcaker

X-in. round dish

Cover

Lid or plastic

wrap

N()

No High ( 10)

Power Level & Time

High ( 10)

High ( 10) Meal-High (7)

Comments

2 to 4 min. per piece Core

I () to I 3 min.

2 min. 5 to 7 min.

to 4 min.

I () 10 I 2 min.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.

tablespoons

l/X teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2

tablespoons water Grease dish

when cool. Grease dish

stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool inverting.

When cooking several cupcakes, some

will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest

When done, toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Invert

let dish stand over cake a

tind fill

center of

sugar, 1 teuspoon

before adding

apple

for

each piece of fruit.

a few

seconds longer.

coke

with

butter

batter. Cut

batter. Let

before

onto plate:

few

minutes.

find

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or place chocolate in

paper bowl to melt.

2. Candies which are container carefully.

boiled

become very hot; handle cooking

Food

Caramel apples

Chocolate bark I

Marshmallow crisp Large glass

S’Mores

Container

2-cup measure No

or 1 -qt. casserole

fi-qt.

casserole

or bowl

bowl

Paper napkin or No

paper plate

Yes

Cover

Cereal and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. For minute rice, use the same amount conventional boiling.

3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

Add

regular amount of salt.

of water needed for

Power Level & Time

High (

10)

High ( 10)

High ( lo) 15 to 25

4. Stir or rearrange after

5. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about

2 to 2X min.

1 min. to melt butter,

to melt marshmallows

seconds

the same.

min.

to 3X min.

Comments

Unwrap half of a 1/4-02. package caramels into measuring cup. Add I

tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture,

Place 12 oz. container. Microwave to melt. whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

In large glass bowl, melt Add cover with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

glass dish. Cover graham cracker with chocolate

and

marshmallow.

half of cooking time.

selni-sweet

1 ()-oz,

package marshmallows.

firmly

into buttered

chocolate pieces in

1/4

Add

1 cup

cup butter.

2-qt.

oblong

Food

Oatmeal,

old

fashioned

Note: To microwave single-serving packet

for

amount of water and microwave at High (

Rice, minute ( 1 x cups)

Container

I-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

2-qt.

casserole

Cover

of instant oatmeal, follow package directions

10)

fur

1/2

to 1 minute,

Lid or plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

High (

10)

High ( 10)

to 5 min. Increase casserole size

per serving

6 to 7 min.

Comments

for

more than one serving. Increase time about I ‘/z minutes

for

each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after

Add I X cups water. Stir after 4 minutes.

half of cooking time.

Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs maybe prepared

pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.

many

ways in the microwave oven.

Always

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate overcooked.

and

will toughen if

Food

Container

Cheese

Fondue 2-qt. casserole

Eggs

Basic Eggs

Omelet

Poached eggs (4 maximum)

Quiche Scrambled

Buttered

custard cup 9-in. pie plate

17~-qt. casserole

9-in. pie plate No Glass

measuring cup

or casserole.

Cover

Cover or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

N()

Casserole

cover

Power Level & Time Comments

High (

10)

Medium (5) 6 to 8 min.

Medium (5)

High ( IO)

Medium (5) 7 to 9 min.

High ( 10)

Medium (5) l/2 to 1

Medium (5

High(

10)

To make sauce wine 5 to 7 min.

to I X min.

per egg Melt butter

min.

6 to 8 min. Boil 2 cups water.

per egg

8 to I () min.

3/4

to I x

min. per

min.

egg

Make Basic White Sauce, substituting

for

milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5) minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

l/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High ( I ()). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5) l/2 to I min.

per egg.

minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set

~flions

stand I or 2 minutes to

Let stand in water a few

from the outside to the center. Let

finish

for

6 to 8

cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it tlakes easily when tested with a fork. Center

may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as stands a few minutes after cooking. 3. Do not overcook

Food

Fillets or steaks

lb.) plastic wrap

Shrimp—1 lb.

(peeled)

Shrimp—1 lb.

(unpeeled) plastic wrap

Container

Round dish Wax paper or

Pie plate

2-qt. casserole

Cover

Plastic wrap

Lid or

fish

Power Level & Time Comments

High ( 10)

High

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish, Use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

5 to 7 min.

10)

4 to 7 min.

fish.

Check at minimum time.

Microwave until fish tlakes easily. Turn steaks over after half of cooking

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after

5 minutes.

titne.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Gravies & Sauces

Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

2. Whisk

sauces

while microwaving,

vigorously with wire whisk once or twice

Vtiry basic

or herbs.

white sauce by

adding

cheese, e&g yolks,

cream,

wine

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened with

tlour or cornsttirch

( 1

cup)

Melted butter sauces,

cltirified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(Au jus, (1 cup)

clam,

etc.)

Container

Casserole

Glass measure

Casserole

Cover

N()

Yes

No High

Meats

Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal

roasts, See package instructions

After

enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in

dish.

Food

Beef

Ground,

(for

or soup) ( 1 lb. ) ( 1 X

Meatballs ( 1 lb. ) (2 lb.)

Meatloaf (Round

Patties (4

I to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(11P

Tender roasts

high quality rump, sirloin tip)

crumbled

casseroles

Ibs.)

loaf)

patties per lb. )

3-lbs.

)

(rib,

for

proper use of cooking bag.

Container

Casserole

Round dish

Pie plate

Ceramic dinner

plate

Pie

plate

Pie plate

rnicrowavc-safe

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

N()

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking

Cooking bag

bag

Power Level & Time Comments

Medium (5)

Hizh ( 10)

High

10)

Power Level & Time

10)

High (

10)

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Medium

(5)

Medium

5 to 8 min. Microwave

I to 2 min.

5 to 7 min.

to 8 min.

3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time carving.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe

for

use in microwave

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

finish

cooking. Increase time I to 2

minutes per additional cup

Microwave butter clarified butter, bring to stand until usc clear. top layer.

Prepare ~s directed in recipe. Microwave, stirring after stand 5 to I () minutes to develop

Add

ingredients. Stir

to finish.

ovens,

layers

tlour-water mixture to heated

Comments

Stir alter half of cooking or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook

frozen

5 to 7 min. 7 to 9 min.

to 8 min.

9 to I 2 min.

to 29 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

22 to

per lb.

Minutes Internal

per lb. 10 to

Rare

16 to

Well

25 min.

Temp.

minutes, breaking up and stirring every

5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Arrange

edge

Make a well between the mixture and dish to eliminate spill

ofjuices

minutes after Cover with wax

and turn patties over. browning

Add over desired after and

Turn roasts Let meat stand 1()

14)0

Iti)”

1700

block, microwave 10 to 15

3/4

of dish.

during cooking. Let stand I ()

sauce.

1/2

cup water to cooking bag. Turn

after half of time. Add vegetables

tlrrish.

over

fat,

flout and salt together to

of sauce.

iust to melting.

boilin&

separate. Pour off

half of cooking time. Let

well

and microwave

for

most roasts

to 1

in.

apart in circle around

crsokin&.

paper

or cook uncovered

If desired add

half of

cooking time. Recover

after half of cooking

minu[es beltire

time,

edge

For

then let

tlavor.

before

Add sauce

of meat

carving.

and

-ovet

time.

Meats

Food

Lamb

Roast,

leg or

shoulder

Chops & cutlets

( I in. thick) 4 chops

Pork

Bacon

(per slice) safe plate

Canadian bacon

2 slices 4 slices 6 slices

Ham, precooked:

canned

Container

Pie

Round dish

Microwave-

Microwavesafe cookware

Pie plate

plate

Power Level & Time

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Cooking

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

bag

Medium (5)

Medium 18

Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min.

High (10)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Minutes Internal

per lb.

Well 24 to

to22

3/4 to 1 min.

1 to I X min.

2 to

to 3 min.

5 to 19 min.

per lb.

min.

Temp.

Iw” 170°

Comments

Place roast fat side down in safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand

carving.

Brush

cbops

lightly with oil. Turn meat

over after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels. Cover with a paper towel.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

microwave-

minutes before

Ham, slices & steaks Round

(1 to 2 in. thick)

Pork chops: 2 4

Pork roast

Pork sausage

raw

(link)

Pork

raw (

3/4

in.

sausage

1/2 lb.:–4

patties) safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Pie plate

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

Veal

Chops

Roast

(shoulder)

See lamb

above.

2-qt.

dish

oblong

chops

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Cooking bag

High (

I())

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

Low

(3)

18 to 27 min.

15 to 18 min. 18 to 20 min.

15 to 18 min.

per lb.

to I X min.

per link

Turn over after 10 minutes

Brush

witb

barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time, Microwave to an internal temperature of

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of

170°F.

cooking time.

5 to 7 min.

18 to 22 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over

per lb. after

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time.

half

of cooking time. Let roast stand

10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Cooking Guide Poultry

(continued)

you

use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe for

use in microwave ovens.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Whole

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Cornish

Halves

Whole (stuffed or unstuffed)

Hens

Plate or round dish

Round dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Round dish Wax paper Meal-High (7)

Round dish

paper

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

High (

10)

2 to 2X min. per piece so thickest meaty pieces are to outside

10 to 12 min.

per lb.

17 to 20 min.

per lb.

1 I to 13 min.

per lb.

to I I min.

per lb.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish

edges

of dish. Turn pieces over

rearrange after half of cooking time. Slit bag near closure to vent. Close

securely with plastic tie. Cook side-down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to temp. Let stand 5 to 1 () minutes.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of stuffing, if desired.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Shield tips

of wings and legs with foil.

1900F.

and

breast-

internal

Wax

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent. darkening and dehydration

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to the outside of the dish.

of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces.

For more even heating. stir or

during cooking.

rearran&e

vegetables

Vegetable

Asparagus

(fresh cut) (fresh spears) (frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole) Broccoli

(fresh

cut)

(fresh

spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Amount Power Level Time

lb.

CUPS) Cut

into 1- to 2-in. pieces

I lb.

1()-oz. package

1 lb. cut in half

10-oz.

package

1()-oz. package

1 bunch

( I X to I X

1 bunch

( I X to I X

I ()-oz. package I ()-oz. package High ( lo)

Ibs.)

Ibs.

)

High ( 10) High ( High ( 10)

High ( 10)

High (

Hi&h

( 10)

High ( 10)

10)

5 to 9 min.

to 10 min.

6 to

1 () min.

12 to 15 min. 7 to 9 min. 9 to I 1 min.

25 to

11 to

2 to 15 min.

to 8 min.

7 to 9 min.

I 3

min.

Comments

In 2-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In 1 -qt. casserole.

In 1

fi-qt.

In 1 -qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons In I -qt. casserole, place

In 1

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water. In I -qt. casserole. In

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

or 2-qt. casserole, place

2-qt. casserole. place 1/4 cup water.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

1/4

cup water.

water.

1/2

cup water.

wuter.

water.

Vegetables

Vegetable

Cabbage

(fresh

wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Amount Power Level Time Comments

I medium

(about 2

lb.

1()-oz. package

I medium head 1 medium head I ()-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

I to 4 ears

1 ear

2 to 4 ears

1O-OZ. package

lbs.

10-oz.

head

Ibs.)

unshelled

package

High ( [0)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10)

High (10)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

f I to I 3 min.

I 2 to

min.

to 1

Ofi min

to I 2 min.

to 16 min.

to I 1 min.

6 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min. per ear

7 to

min. 4 to 5 min. per ear

to 1 () min.

10 to 11 min.

5 [0 7 min.

In a 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In I

X-qt.

In I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In In 2-qt. casserole, place

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

In a round baking dish or pie plate, place corn. If corn

is in husk, use no water; if corn

1/4

Place in a round glass baking dish.

In I -qt. casserole, place In

casserole, place

1 fi-qt,

casserole, place 1/2 cup water,

I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water,

cup water. Rearrange after half of

l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

1/4

cup water.

1/2

cup water.

tablespoons water.

has

been husked, add

time.

1/4

cup water.

Potatoes (fresh,

cubed, white)

(fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) I lb. sliced (winter, acorn or butternut) I squash

4 potatoes (6 to (6 to

10 to 16

feat>

1()-oz. package

(about I lb.)

8 oz. 8 oz.

each) each)

OZ.

High ( 10) High ( fo)

High ( 10) High (

10)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

12 to 16 min.

to 4 min.

per potato

7 to 9 min.

to I () min.

7 to I () min.

1 () to I

min.

Peel and cut into I-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with

I/2

cup water. Stir

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on

turntable, I -inch apart in circular

arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

af’ter

half of’ time.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1

X-qt.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In X-in.

casserole, place

round glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Turn cut-side-up after half of time.

1/4

cup water.

Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched and the control can be damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

panel

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor.

can be removed with a paper towel, while others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse 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). Window: Wipe up

spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

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 WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease is

present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish

may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as

Bon

Ami(”

brand cleanser.

After using Bon cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions on can. Do

not use Bon

on the painted surfaces such as the

walls. It may scratch the paint.

Some spatters

Ami’”

brand cleanser

brand

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your

oven with soap and a 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

dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning

surfaces of

come together on closing the door,

use only or detergents applied with a sponge or soft

Power Cord. If the cord becomes

soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots,

sudsy water may be used, but be

certain to rinse with a damp cloth

and dry thoroughly before

plugging cord into outlet.

mild,

cloth.

door and

oven that

non-abrasive soaps

The Exhaust Feature

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

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REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the air is drawn up through the filters.

Depending on your model, it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal filter and recirculated.

(on all

models)

fan

is operated,

Reusable Grease Filters

(on

aIl

models)

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

Never operate your hood without the filters in place. In situations where

tlaming

surfaces below the hood, filter

will

stop the entry of flames into

the unit.

might occur on

Then

pull

filter downward and to

the

fr~nt.

The filter will drop out.

To clean grease filter. soak it

then

agita~e

filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse. shake and

before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

remove moisture

and

slide the

\“

Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

Charcoal Filter

(on some models) 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.

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored

(usually after 6 to 12 months,

depending on usage). Order Part

from your GE

supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS

FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE

~.~~$~

YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ‘LL

THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove the top grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it place. Grasp filter and slide front of oven. It

will

slide right out

towarc

\“

To remove grease filter,

“finger hold” on the filter and

slide to the rear.

grasp the

To install a new filter,

plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter

into top opening of oven as shown It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and in front of right rear tab. Replace

with 2 screws.

grill

and secure

remove

—

Light Bulb Replacement

Cooktop

To replace

disconnect power

circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and

cover until it stops.

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 intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used

Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Light

REMOVE SCREW

cooktop light, first

at main fuse or

lower

(WB02X4253)

N/l ), which are available in

for

replacements.

Oven Light

To replace disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

Next, remove the single screw

located above door near center oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235),

your GE supplier.

Clean off the

hood surfaces ~) 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.

your oven light, first

available from

grease and

ften.

dust on

Use a solution

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig. 1 )

WARNING–impro~er

use of the grounding plug result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-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.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

outlet

~an

—=—

~“

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET

OVEN WILL NOT

START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to

cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

“

CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

& 11 pad.

START pad.

● Make sure you entered a code number after touching TEMP COOWHOLD pad.

● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional cooking time

for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.

● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

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 I

in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other

than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

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and change ● 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.

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

JVMI 32. JVMI 33.

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT

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

pad

of the microwave oven

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 tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions 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 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.

magnetron tube if the

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our by our authorized Customer

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hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product 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.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

owner for products

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In Alaska the

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technician’s travel

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Sewice Centers or

during normal working

during warranty period

Care’”

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Part No. 164 D2588P063 Pub. No. 49-8261

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

or exclusion

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from state to state.

GE D2588P063, 49-8261, JVM132J, JVM133J User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cooking Complete Reminder 7

WARRANTY