GE D2588P188, 49-8388, JVM230BL, JVM231WL, JVM231BL User Manual

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Microwave

Oven

Safe~ lnstrutiions

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Automatic Fan Feature ............................5, 7

Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock..................................................................8

Control Panel ..............................................8, 9

Cooking by

Cooking Complete Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cooking Guide

Defrosting by Time ..............................14, 15

Defrosting

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exhaust Fan ..................................5. 7,24,25

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Heating or Reheating

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Microwaving Tips ..........................................6

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Levels .2,7,8, 11, 12, 14-16, 19-21

Foil............................4,

Time...................................l

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Guide..........................................2O

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17, 18,20

2, 13

Guide......................l9

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Care and Cleaning ...................22-25

Exhaust Fan ...........................................24, 25

Grease

Light Bulb Replacement ............................23

Installation .........................................25

Adapter

Extension

Grounding instructions ..............................2 5

Consumer Services ..................27

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

Warran~........................................Back

JVM230BL

JVM230WL

SOIVer..............................26

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Filter..................................................24

Plugs...............................................25

Cords...........................................2

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write

these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier

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

This appliance Please be

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

cetin

mwt

that it is.

re~stered.

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven

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

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might

be noticed

your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

,by

light

and change

while

other small

using

PRECA~ONS

(a) Do Not

Attempt

to operate this oven with

EXCESS~ MCROWAW E~RGY

AVOD POSS~LE

the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

(b) Do Not Place

interlmks.

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

EXPOSURE

[c)

Do Not Operate the

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and

(d) me

Oven

Should Not be

by anyone except properly personnel.

oven

serding

surfaces.

ifit

is damaged. It is

adjusted or repaired

qurdified

service

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men

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

W~lNG-Toreducetietiskof

bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

fo~ow

the specific

“Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on the previous page.

●

This

app~ance

must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding

hstructions

. Use this appliance

described in this manual.

section in the back of this book.

ody

for its intended use as

Do not use

comosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

This over-the-range oven was designed

for use over

rang=

no wider than 42 inches.

It maybe installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

●

For

best

own

operation,

electrid

outlet, to prevent

plug

this appliance into

~ckering

of tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

b~ker.

●

Do not mount this

or locate this the provided

●

not cover or

app~ance appfiance InsMation

block

only in accordance with

Instructions.

any openings on the

over a sink.

Instrdl

appfiance.

●

not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not

use this product near water—for example, in a wet

basement, near

●

This microwave oven is not approved or

swimming pool or near a sink.

t-ted

for marine use.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the oven is in

operatiom

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated

su~c~

●

Do not let power cord hangover edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a .

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

This

appliance should be serviced ody by

qua~ed service personnel.

authorized service

facihty

Contact nearest

for examination,

repair or adjustment.

●

As with any

necessary when used by

●

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

—Do not overcook food.

appliance if paper,

apptiance,

close supervision is

pIastic

cMdren.

cavi~:

Careftily

attend

or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and

meti han~es

from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do

not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper contain or ignite. Paper products nylon filaments

may

—Do not

toweh,

napkins and

meti

flecks which may cause arcing

also ignite.

pop

popcorn in your microwave oven

waed paper

con-g

shodd

be avoided, as they

can

nylon or

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for

use

microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They

dehydrate and catch

fire,

causing damage

could

to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty

damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

by accident the oven should run

empty

to avoid

a minute or 2, no harm is done. However, w to avoid operating the oven empty at dl times-it saves energy and prolongs

tie

life of the oven.

(continued netipge)

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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use,

—M

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

containe%for

example, closed jars-will

whole eggs and sealed

explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

Avoid

without their

heatig

baby food

in glass jars, even

tids; especitiy

meat

and

egg

mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost

necked bottles

fromn

beverages

(especidy

in narrow

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

●

Use

fofl ody

may be microwaved in foil trays less high; remove the top foil cover

to the box. oven,

sidm

as directed in this book. N dinners

and

return the tray

Men

keep the

the oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

using foil in

foti

at least 1 inch away from the

the

microwave

of heat transferred from

may

food. Pot holders

be needed to

than

the

heated

3/4”

because

handle the cookware.

Foods cooked in

Mquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.

and Cl-g

Shodd

this occur, refer to the Care

section(s) for instructions on how to

clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer-Do

food you

are

microwaving unless the thermometer

not

use a thermometer

is designed or recommended for use in the microwave

oven,

●

Plastic

cookwar*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. the food and cookware could ignite. For

longer exposures to overcooking,

these

reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s

rwornmendations. 2)

Do not

subject empty cookware to microwaving.

3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

men

cooking pork,

exactly and always cook temperature of at least

follow the directions

the

meat to an internal

170°F.

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

not

boiI

. Do

will build up inside egg yolk

burs~

eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

and

will cause it to

possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, caution) should be pierced to

and

egg

yoks

(see previous

Mow

steam to escape during cooking.

●

Not A 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

liqui~

stir the

liquid briefly before removing the

the

container from

microwave oven.

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~~Boi]able”

plastic bags

tirected

could

possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal, When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully from hands and face.

. /

j:,

...- *

c~king pouches and

shodd

sfit,

pierced or vented

by package. If

burst during or immediately after cooking,

Hot foods and steam can cause

burns.

any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

hey

and

Be careful when opening

ti@dy ~~@

are not, plastic

direct steam away

A’

—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease

to buildup

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-basal oven

—When flaming foods are under the ho@

turn the fan off. me fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

SAVE

—In the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting or flat tray.

on the hood or the filter.

cleanen,

may damage the filter.

tid,

cookie sheet

THESE

~STRUCTIONS

me Efiaust

●

Have it instiled and properly grounded by a

qualified

booMet

●

efiaust fan in the oven ~ operate

automatictiy

(see Automatic Fan Feature).

operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of cooking

For

use.

—Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

greasy exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat

Hood

instier.

packed

fires

this reason:

spillovers

See the special instibtion

with

the microwave oven.

under certain conditions

while the efiaust fan is in

Boilover

that may ignite and spread if

ody

causes smoking and

when necessary.

Whtie

the fan

accidenti

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX40WH Fifler Panel JVM230WL

JX41 Ftiler

and

JVM23 lBL).

JX50

Glass

JX81A

instigation.

This microwave oven is U listed instigation over electric and gas ranges.

and

Panel Wt (for models

Cauopy ~t

Charcoal Filter ~t for non-vented

fit

(for models

JVM231WL).

JVM230BL

for

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

the back of this book. We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for

some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are further help.

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

steps to follow for

oven is suitable for microwaving.

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

glwe

with a metallic sheen

FIRST, contact the people who

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE

Applimces

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Most glass

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Chicago, IL 60606

Paper towek, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can

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

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

●

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

Check the Cooking Guide.

Wacker

Drive

Pierce

water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,

it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

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Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you

100% power. Each power level gives you microwave cook before the inside was defrosted.

energy microwave energy

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to

boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

a certain percent of the time.

ener~v 70Yo

3090

tk~

of the time. Power Level 3 is

time.

P-ower

Level 7 is

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat

with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would

Here are some examples of uses for various power

Ia.,alc .

Lbvbl>.

POWER LEVEL

High 10

Medium 7

Medium 5

Low 3

warm

BEST USES

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; and reheating.

Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening

baking

casseroles

butter.

AUTO~TIC

This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave.

cooktop

FAN

The fan will automatically turn off when the parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off.

FEA-

intemd

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL

PA~L

The Touch Control Panel allows the touch of a

1. DISPLAY.

temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

T~E

Power Level 3 (Low).

TIME COOK I & II.

amount of time using automatic Power Level

10 (High).

E~RESS

for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

POWER LEVEL.

another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

CLOCK.

or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 and O and Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

NUMBER PADS.

cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.

finger. It’s

Displays time of day, time or

DEFROST.

COOK.

Touch this pad to enter time of day

first

touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

designe~

Gentle thawing at automatic

Microwave for a selected

Touch number pads 1 through 5

Touch this pad before entering

“1:30”

Touch these pads to enter

vou

to set the oven controls with

to be easy to use and understand.

will appear in display.

8. KITCHEN TIMER.

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

AUTO START.

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of up to a 12-hour delay.

10. VENT FAN.

different

11. AUTO DEFROST.

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

12. POPCORN.

microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

13.

CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display used while a cooking feature is in use.

14.

CLEAWOFF.

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

15. START.

pad to start the oven.

16.

SURFACE LIGHT.

surface light.

Press HI, LO or OFF for the

fan

speeds.

Touch this pad to cook prepackaged

When touched, it shuts off the

After all selections

This feature uses no

Allows you to program your

day—

Touch this pad and food

Touch the O

OtiOff

feature cannot be

are

made, touch this

Touch ON to turn on the

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays “88888,” “18 POWER”

and

all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the and oven is ready for use.

CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock

any

If power is disrupted at sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after

touching the

CLEAWOFF pad.

time, the previous

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FEATU~S

OF YOUR

OWN

1. Door Handle.

securely latched for oven to operate.

Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

Touch Control Panel and

For detailed information on Your Touch Control Panel section.

CooHng

(For all cooking features)

To remind you that you have food in the oven,

the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

Pull to open door. Door must be

Complete

Screen allows

Digital Dis~lay.

ea~h featu~e, ~ee

Retinder

Hood Controls. Vent Fan.

Surface Light. Press ON or OFF.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop Light.

Automatic Cooking Guide.

Oven Floor.

NOTE:

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with Bulletin No.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

Sores

7.2

Vert.

6.8 Her.

AMCA

C.F.M.

at 0.10 WG 300

Vert.

300 Her.

210.

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The Ktchen Timer

The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

“

It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

Using a Holding Time

The

Kitchen Timer can “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

dso

be used to program a

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1:

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

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

Touch

UTCHEN

TIMER pad.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch

DE~OST

Step

3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

I 15minutesdefrostingtime~

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

~ME

pad.

Defrostin

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes touch TIME COOK I &

~TCHEN

delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero

Step

TIME COOK

Step

cooking time.

TIMER and enter number of minutes to

and

cooking will begin.

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for 10 minutes.

&II

7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of

START

II,and

Step

4: Set standing or hold time by

touching

Step

I &II pad.

Step

As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals

WTCHEN TIMER pad.

6: Touch TIME COOK

8: Touch START.

and

99 seconds,

enter cook time. Touch

and

flashes “End.”

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COOmG

Time Cook I

Time Cook

amount of time. Power Level 10

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

CUP

2/3

water, add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a

cup that has no

metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

allows

you to microwave for a preset

(High)

is recommended for most

Fill a

full

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK I &II pad.

Step

3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0

and O for 1 minute.

TME

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to

START

Step

5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven,

Step

6: Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Change

Step

light

Power Level” below.)

4: Touch the START pad.

and fan shut off.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

container and close the door.

step 3:

touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your second cook time. Step 6: Change the power level.

Place food in oven in microwave-safe

Select your first cook time. For example,

program. This is ideal if you want

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

1’11

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step

7: At the end of “COOK power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step

8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step

9: Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for

1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

MM. l.5M;-

hbbbi

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to

—

touch START, the oven will start immediately.

How to Use Auto Stirt

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2:

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up

to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1:

AUTO

START

Touch AUTO START pad.

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step

automatically start at the desired time.

PoPcom

Enter the time

Touch START pad. The oven will

you

want the oven to start.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Step 1:

microwave popcorn.

Remove the outer wrapper from the

Step

2: Open oven door and place package of

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

and then immediately touch number pad 9. A plus sign

onthedsplaybesdehew

word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided.

No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 9, touch the

wdl

appear

CLEAWO~

pad and begin again.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you

Touch the POPCORN pad and then immediately touch number pad 1.

A minus sign will appear on the display beside the

word “POP”.

sign indicates 20 seconds cooking time is

No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 1, touch the

The

being

can

make.

minus

CLEAWOFF

less

provided.

1=(1—(1=(

I ~fl

pad and begin again.

Page 14

DEFROST~G

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

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

●

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may more flexibility.

●

See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

prefemed

change

for

this for

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1:

the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step

repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Place package of frozen strawberries in

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

Step 4: Touch START. When

START

5: Turn the package over, close the door and

When the oven signals and flashes “End,”

the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Page 15

Defrosting Tips

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted

in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

c&$;<:: ti=G’~ ~

●

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

—.

J-

‘

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping

noise. What is it?

This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be

broken up or separated part of the way through

the defrosting time.

●

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,

stuffings,

poultry

and pork should not be allowed

eggs,

fish,

to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.

Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful

bacteria.

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Page 16

Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature,

the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door.

and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1:

microwave-safe dish and close door.

Remove food from package, place in oven on

Step

Touch the AUTO

DEFROST pad.

&-c&.

1.5Htim

Step 3:

example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for

Conversion Guide below.)

Enter weight. For

pound, ~ ;nces

weioht

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds time and changes power levels and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide). Then

touch the START pad.

It shows minimum

of 12 pounds

see

The oven calculates defrosting during defrosting to give even

defrosting results.

f—)

START

defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

Follow the directions in

‘:;:hes

the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during

When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

Step 4: Touch START pad. Display

sho-ws

defrost time counting

do-wn~

“TURn”

first

and second signal. Then

display.)

Stind

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

Time

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in

pounds and ounces, the ounces

must be converted to tenths

(.1) of a pound.

Ounces

1–2

45 67

9-1o

11 12-13

1415

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4

.7 .8

Page 17

Unwrap item being defrosted.

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

RECOMMENDED

FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

Chops Frankfurters, Sausage

Roast Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Comish

hens (whole)

hens (split)

MIN.-MAX.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Turn over, remove defrosted areas and

break apart. Turn over and separate patties. Remove

defrosted pieces. Turn over and shield. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary. Turn over and shield. 5 minutes Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

Turn over and shield. 20 minutes in

Separate

Turn over and shield where necessary.

Turn over and shield.

and remove defrosted

Dieces.

STAND TIME

5 minutes

]

2 minutes

5 minutes

30-90 minutes

5 minutes

run cold water in cavity.

refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

5minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

Fish fillets Shrimp, scallops Whole fish

Edges or thin After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

areas

of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ibs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Turn over and shield tail and head.

5 minutes

5 minutes; hold under cold

running water.

Page 18

GLOSSARY OF

MICROWA~

TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to the food should adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

Covering. In both cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer

so excess steam can escape.

Arranging ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

stirt

with a familiar recipe. Knowing how

look

and taste will help when

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to

1/3. Check food after

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.

and

Food in Oven.

finimum

regulm

baking and microwave

reduce cooking time. In regular

time to avoid

When

baking

ring,

cakes

and

in regular

so that

Stirring.

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

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.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

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

Prick Foods pressure in foods that are membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotiting.

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.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

during

defrosting or when cooking

When you cook with

In a regular oven, you shield chicken

to Release Pressure.

tightiy

egg

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the

regulm

ovens,

metal

in the

Steam builds up

covered by a skin or

yolks and chicken

Basic

Density of Food.

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

Round Shapes.

to about 1 inch from top, bottom shapes more energy and may overcook. happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly.

Wcrowave

and

rings cook more evenly. Comers receive

Guidelines

In both regular

Since microwaves penetrate foods

baking

and

This

lower

power settings

and

sides. round

may also

Piece Size.

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.

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.

S@rting

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 This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

Small pieces cook faster than

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer

large

ones.

amounts.

Page 19

=AT~G

NOTE:

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

RE~AT~G G~E

Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches. griddle foods and baked items.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal. since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

Item

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Amount Power Level

edges

of dish does not

necesstily

Time

mean

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake,

nut

or fruit bread

Dinner

rolls,

Pie:

fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie

doughnuts, sweet rolls,

muff]ns

piece

inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8

1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.

Low (3) 1/4 to Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5)

Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

1/2

2 to 4 min.

114

1/2

1 to 2 min.

min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz.

Coffee,

other water-based drinks (6 oz.

per cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

to 2 cups

2 to 4 min. 2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf Hot dogs and sausages

Mce

and pasta (2/3-3/4

Saucy, main dishes:

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4

Tip:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

of meat slices

pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

(4 oz. per serving)

cup per serving)

chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

to 4 oz. per serving)

cup per serving)

to 2 pieces 1 to 2 min.

to 2 servings 1 to 2

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1 X to 2X min. Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 min. I to 1 X min. 1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

Cover

plate

of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling:

Moist

filling:

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use

paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

with 2 slices of bread

Sloppy

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad, 1 to 2 servings

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. Water-based (6 oz.

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

per serving)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: Mashed (1/2 Small pieces:

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings

peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings

asparagus spears, com on the cob, etc.

1 plate

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

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

Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

to 2 min.

to 4 min.

1 X

to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

1 k to 3 min.

Page 20

DEFROST~G G~E

Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if if possible.

Shield

necess~;

any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

(1).

break apart or separate food

using

Be sure

large

meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

When defrosted, food

4. If

still

slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or

stand a few minutes.

shouId

be cool but softened in

all

areas.

let

Food

Time

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls

(approx.

12 oz.)

1 min. 3 to 5 min.

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

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

Shellfish,

lb.)

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1

(10-oz.

small pieces

[Power Level:

package)

Defrost (3)]

to 2

7 to 9 min. 5 to 7 min.

3 to 6 min.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks

Ground meat Roast:

beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks,

Poultry

Chicken,

Cut Up

(2fi

Chicken,

(2X

to 3

Cornish

Turkey breast

3 to 5 min. per

(1 lb.)

chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min. per lb.

3 to 5 min.

5 to 7 min. 12 to 16 min. per lb.

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

broiler-fryer,

Ibs.)

whole

lbs.)

hen

(4 to 6

lbs.)

16 to 20

to 22

8 to 14 min. per lb.

6 to

min. per lb.

lb.

Comments

Rearrange after half of time.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of time.

Place unopened package

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Use Power Level Warm (l). Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first

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

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run

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 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 to complete defrosting.

in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

until

necessq,

half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator

to complete defrosting.

franks can be

half

Page 21

Vegetables

Vegetible Amount

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

Bans

(fresh

~een)

(frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen,

(frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

Carrofi

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cau~ower (flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Wed,

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spimch

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and lea~

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, acorn or butternut)

chopped)

vegetables

1 lb.

1O-OZ. package

1 lb. cut in half

10-oz.

package

1O-OZ. package

1 bunch

1 bunch (1 X to 1X 1 bunch (1 Z to 1 X

1O-OZ. package 1O-OZ. package

1 medium head (about 2

1 lb. 1O-OZ. package

1 medium head 1 medium head 1O-OZ. package

10-02. package

1 to 5 ears

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

1O-OZ. package

Ibs.

unshelled

1O-OZ. package

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

1 (6 to 8 oz. each)

O to

OZ.

O-oz. package

Ib.

sliced

1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

Ibs.) lbs.)

Time

7 to 9 min., Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min. 6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

8 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min. 5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

Ibs.)

9 to 11 min. 8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min. 5 to 7 min.

10 10

5 to 7 min.

3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 6 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min.

5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min.

3 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min. 8

to 22 min.

to 14 min.

to 17 min.

to 11 min.

Commen@

In 1

fi-qt. oblong

Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole.

In 1

fi-qt.

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

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

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 2-qt. Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole. In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In I H- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In 2- or

In 1

fi-qt.

In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

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

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

In 2-qt. oblong glass is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

half

of time.

In l-qt. casserole,

I-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In l-qt. casserole.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper on turntable, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1

%-qt.

Cut in

oblong glass Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

place

2 tablespoons water.

oblong

glass baking dish, place

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

place

1/2 cup water.

baking

dish, place corn. If com

oblong glass

casserole,

half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

baking

baking dish.

place

3 tablespoons water.

place

2 tablespoons water.

place

1/4 cup water

dish, place squash cut-sidedown

1/4

cup water.

water

Remange after

towel

time.

Page 22

CAm Am CLEA~G

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

smelling.

a few minutes after cooking helps air out thorough wiping with a solution can be damaged. of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Opening the oven door

tie

inside. An occasional scratched. The control panel

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor.

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a

with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Some spatters can be removed

sudsy

cloth, then rinse

Window: Wipe up spatters daily

and

dry.

W~L

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be

CERTA~

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

After using Bon

thoroughl

Bon as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

following

.J’

Aml

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

instmctions

POWER IS OFF

O~N.

on can. Do not use

How to Clean the

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

Outiide

Door Surface.

oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth into outlet.

When cleaning surfaces of door and

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and

sudsy

and

dry thoroughly before plugging cord

Page 23

Cooktop

To replace

cooktop

first

power at main

fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

Oven Light

Light

light,

disconnect

REMOVE SCREW

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before

removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace

with 40-watt incandescent bulbs

available from your GE supplier. High

intensity

available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

40-watt

‘$’<’-{\i

(WB02X4253)

bulbs

(40S 1

lN/1),

,.’(,,:,,,.

,..,.,,

“}~’!”~f

which are

To replace your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull

plug.

Remove the top

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

grill

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235),

your GE supplier.

available from

and

Clean off the grease hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.

dust on

Page 24

EX~UST

~ATUm

The exhaust hood

metal filters which collect grease. When up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal

filter

and recirculated.

Rewable

The grease filters should be cleaned at

operate flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

Grease Filters

the

microwave without the filters in place. In situations where

Remove Grease Filter

feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2

the

fan is operated, air is drawn

(on

all

models)

least

once a month.

Never

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

clean

grease filter, soak it

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use

ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light

remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. To replace

slot

the

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

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

and then agitate filter

bmshing

grease

filter, slide the filter in the frame

b-ack

of the opening.

can be used to

Charcoal Filter

Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.

(on some models)

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. DO NOT CLEAN THIS OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL 3 FILTERS IN PLACE.

WB02X9883

FIL~R.

from your GE supplier.

DO NOT

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To Remove Charcoal Filter

To Install Charcoal Filter

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

Remove the top grille by

screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide

toward front of oven. It will slide right out.

taking

off

GRO-~G

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING–Improperuseofthe

plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a

qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are

not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to v properly grounded.

having

a grounding wire with a grounding

Fig. 1

hether

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

the

au~liance

. .

grounding

To install a new

filter,

remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter into top opening of oven as

shown.-It

an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of right rear tab. Replace

will rest at

grill

and secure with 2 screws.

~STRUCTIONS

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

Page 26

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, ~T OVEN

FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM, EVEN

W~N

HAS NOT BEEN USED

●

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

NOT

NOT START

THE OVEN

may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

‘*

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Makesure3-prong plugonovenisfully insertedinto

Door not securely closed.

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking

●

Another selection entered

cancel it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching

c CLEAWOFF

START pad.

●

The

cooktop

is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.

these things are

lamp is located

aheady in

pad was touched

direcfly

normal

with your microwave oven:

●

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

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

tripped.

wdlreceptacle.

sel~tion.

oven and

accidentrdly.

below the oven floor. When the lamp

CLEAWO~

Reset cooking program and touch

pad

not

COOK I & D pad.

Replace fuse or

touched to

If you need more

help...cdl,

toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

Page 27

Wdll

With the purchase

Be There

ofyournew

information or assistance

GE appliance, receive the assurance that

horn

GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

ifyou

ever need

lmHome

Repair Service

80WEXARES(80M32-2737)

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience Our

facto~-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled in just one visit.

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

pm, weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

GEAnswer Cente~

80~6262000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@

service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

krCustomers Wdh

.4nswer

Center

SpecialNeeds...

80@6262000

.- —------

.—-.—-

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE

aPP1i~nces,

assist m planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited

!..

mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

and a brochure

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

TDD

access to a call

800-TDD-GEAC

information or service.

or a conventional teletypewriter may

(800-83$4322) to request

—

Service

Con&ac&

80M26-2224

You can have the

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andAccessories

secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

80M2G2002

hdividu~ qu~led

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

their home. The GE 47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

par~

system provides access to over

Other servicing service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

fiproper

servicing may

generdyshotid

=use

contied in tiis boo~et

be referred to

unsafe

operation.

q@]ed

Page 28

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

[

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original

is needed to

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

tu~

any

that

if the

your home to repair or replace

part

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

magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

cancelled

purchase

check

date

obtain service

under

warran~.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner

purchased for

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 or for the service technician’s travel

costs

to your home.

All warranty by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

for products

ordinay

D.C.

sewice

will be provided

home use

In Alaska the

sewice

shop

Care@

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

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

To know what your legal rights are in

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

●

Sewice

trips to your home to teach

●

Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If You then have

any auestions

about operating the-product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

●

Failure of the

other than its intended purpose or

used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WAR~NTOR IS

RESPONSIBK

CONSEQUE~AL

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.

you may

your state, consult your local

or state consumer affairs office or

also have other rights which

your state’s

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

prduct

if it is used for

NOT

FOR

DAMAGES.

va~

from state to state. Attorney General.

Part No. 164

Pub.

No.

49-8388

11-93

D2588P188

JVM230B

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JVM231 W

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