GE Spacemaker JVM1850, DVM1850, Spacemaker DVM1850 Owner's Manual
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
Microwave Oven
Spacemaker
JVM1850
DVM1850
Owner’ s
Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9
Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Changing the Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 38
Features of Your Microwave Oven . . .11, 12
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–31
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 36
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21–24
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–19
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions
■ Read and follow the
specific precautions in
the
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy
section above.
■ This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded
outlet. See the
Grounding
Instructions
section on
page 8.
■ Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
■ This microwave oven is
intended for household use
and is cUL listed for
installation over electric
and gas ranges.
■ This microwave oven is
not approved or tested for
marine use.
■
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.
■
Do Not Place
any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■
Do Not Operate
the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■
The Oven Should Not
be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner’s Manual.
■ Do not mount this appliance over a
sink.
■ This over-the-range oven was designed
for use over ranges no wider than 36”
(91.4 cm).It may be installed over
both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
■ 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. If the power
cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by General Electric Service or an
authorized service agent using a
power cord available from General
Electric.
■ Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
■ 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, dry or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
■ Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
■ Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power cord or plug
in water.
■ Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven surface when
the microwave oven is in operation.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them in
the oven.
– Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
– If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
– Do not use the Sensor Features
twice in succession on the same food
portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use
Time Cook
for
additional cooking time.
■ See door surface cleaning
instructions in the
Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven
section of this
manual.
■ 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.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
■ The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
■ Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
■ Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
■ 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.
■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—are able to
explode and should not be
heated in this microwave
oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could
result in injury.
■ 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.
■ Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the
oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
ARCING
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SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before
and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
— After heating, allow the
container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short
time before removing the
container.
— Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
■ Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid
off. Make sure all infant
food is thoroughly cooked.
Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when
warming formula or breast
milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding the
baby.
■ 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.
■ Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful
when opening any
containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible
injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
■ Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to at least
an INTERNAL temperature
of 160°F (71°C) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C).
Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against food-borne illness.
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 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds 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.
■ Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check
the package for proper use.
■ 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.
■ Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKW ARE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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How to test for a microwave-safe
dish.
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■ “Boilable” cooking pouches
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
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed
in this manual. When using
foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1”
(2.5 cm) away from the
sides of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware – Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwavesafe 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.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and
use them in strict
compliance with
the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave
empty containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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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 having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Ensure proper ground exists
before use.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan
is in use.
■ Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter.
■ In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit
by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a flat tray.
■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn
the fan on.
■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven
unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessary.
THE VENT FAN
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Filler Panel Kits
JX52WH – White
JX52BL – Black
When replacing a 36”
(91.4 cm) range hood, filler
panel kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets
only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two
3” (7.6 cm) wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81B – Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
(1800 and 3600 Series models)
JX81H – Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
(2000 Series models)
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. See the back
cover for ordering by phone or at www.GEAppliances.ca.
OPTIONALKITS
About optional kits.
JX81B, JX81H
JX52
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About the features of your
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for the
microwave to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to
be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in
the oven.
Active Vent (on some
models).
The vent door
swings open when the
fan operates and closes
when the fan shuts off.
Shelf.
Lets you microwave
several foods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly on
the turntable.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Cooktop Light.
Grease Filter.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must
be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on
the inside wall of the microwave,
or on the upper left front behind
the door. Oven vent(s) and oven
light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features.
Cooking Controls
Time and Auto Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
Press twice
CUSTOM (on some models) Follow displayed instructions
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Food weight
Press once up to 6 lbs. (2.7 kg)
1 lb. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately!
MELT (on some models) Food type
Sensor Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately!
Press once (plate of 3 foods) more/less time
Press twice (pasta 8-12 oz/227-340 g) more/less time
Press three times more/less time
(vegetables ½-2 cups/120-480 ml)
POTATO Starts immediately! more/less time
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time
Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time
Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time
(on some models)
CHICKEN/FISH (on some models) Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish)
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Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface 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 energy a certain percent
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is
shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of
the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7
Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for
TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOK
or
ADD 30 SEC
.
The power level may
also be changed during
time countdown.
Press
TIME COOK
or
select
Time Defrost
.
Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
Press
POWER LEVEL
.
Select desired power
level 1–10.
Press
START.
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Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
You may open the door during
TIME COOK
to
check the food. Close the door and press
START
to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
TIME COOK
.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
POWER LEVEL
. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
TIME COOK
again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
POWER LEVEL
. Select a power
level 1–10.)
Press
START
.
At the end of
Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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Press
TIME COOK
.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level
if you don’t want
full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START
.
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EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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TIME
COOK
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5
3
EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
0
START
PAUSE
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) oblong glass
Med-High (7) baking dish, place ¼ cup
(60 ml) water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. (454 g) cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) casserole,
place ½ cup (120 ml) water.
(frozen green) 10-oz (283 g) package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz (283 g) package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
¼ cup (60 ml) water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole, place
½ cup (120 ml) water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole,
1¼ to 1½ lbs. (567 to 680 g) ½ cup (120 ml) water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) oblong glass
1¼ to 1½ lbs. (567 to 680 g) baking dish, place ¼ cup
(60 ml) water.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1½- or 2-qt. (1.5 or 2 l)
about 2 lbs. (908 g) casserole, place ¼ cup
(60 ml) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. (2 or 3 l)
casserole, place ¼ cup
(60 ml) water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. (454 g) 7 to 9 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) casserole,
place ¼ cup (60 ml) water.
(frozen) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole, place
½ cup (120 ml) water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole, place
½ cup (120 ml) water.
(frozen) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) oblong glass baking dish,
per ear place corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked, add
¼ cup (60 ml) water. Rearrange after
half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. (2 l) oblong glass
baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. (908 g) unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place ¼ cup
(60 ml) water.
(frozen) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1” (2.5 cm) cubes.
white) 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2-qt. (2 l) casserole with
(170 to 227 g) ½ cup (120 ml) water. Stir after
half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 – 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) (170 to 227 g) center of the oven. Let stand 5 min.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole, place washed
(284 to 454 g) spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place
chopped 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. (454 g) sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1½ qt. (1.5 l) casserole, place
and yellow) ¼ cup (60 ml) water.
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut) about 1 lb. (454 g)each membranes. In 2-qt. (2 l) oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after
4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may
change this for more flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time. However, they will need
more frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
■ For best results, place food directly on the
defrost rack and place the rack on the turntable.
■ 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. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
■ Foods that spoil easily, 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.
■ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Defrost
.
■ Be sure large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■ When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes.
Press
AUTO/TIME
DEFROST
twice.
Enter defrosting
time.
Press
START.
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls
(1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls
approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen
1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
1 lb. (454 g) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 to 2
3 to 6 min.
10-oz (283 g) package
Meat
Bacon
1 lb. (454 g) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks
1 lb. (454 g) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat
1 lb. (454 g) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb./454 g
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking
per lb./454 g dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish.
cut up
2½ to 3 lbs. (1.1 to 1.4 kg) Unwrap and turn over after half the
time. When finished, separate
pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes
more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After
2½ to 3 lbs. (1.1 to 1.4 kg) half the time, unwrap and turn
chicken over. Shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. If
necessary, run cold water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb./454 g breast-side up. Turn over after half
the time. Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast
5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish
4 to 6 lbs. (1.8 to 2.7 kg) per lb./454 g breast-side down. After half the time,
turn over and shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand
1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to
complete defrosting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the
Express Cook
pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10.
For example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press
POWER LEVEL
and enter 1–10.
1
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■ It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.
■ It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
EXPRESS COOK
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Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost
automatically sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
■ For best results, remove food from the package,
place food directly on the defrost rack and place
the rack on the turntable.
■ Twice during
Auto Defrost
, the oven signals
Turn
Food Over
. At each signal, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces,
the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Press
AUTO/TIME
DEFROST
once for
Auto Defrost
.
Using the
Conversion Guide
at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press pads 1 and 2
for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Enter weight up to
6 pounds for
Auto
Defrost
.
Press
START
.
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Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
oz (g) (tenths of
a pound)
1-2 (28-56) .1
3 (85) .2
4-5 (113-142) .3
6-7 (170-200) .4
8 (225) .5
Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
oz (g) (tenths of
a pound)
9-10 (255-283) .6
11 (312) .7
12-13 (340-370) .8
14-15 (400-425) .9
1 lb. Quick Defrost
1 lb. Quick Defrost
automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levels for foods weighing one
pound.
Press
1 lb. Quick Defrost
. The oven starts
automatically. When the oven signals, turn
food over.
■ For best results, remove food from the package,
place food directly on the defrost rack and place
the rack on the turntable.
Food Item Quantity Enter
Butter
2, 4 or 8 oz (57, 113 or 227 g) 1
Chocolate Chips
2-16 oz (57-454 g) 2
Marshmallow
2-16 oz (57-454 g) 3
Caramel
2-16 oz (57-454 g) 4
Cheese
2-32 oz (57-907 g) 5
Melt (on some models)
A convenient way to melt frequently used food items.
Press
MELT
.
Enter number for
food type.
Press
START
.
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Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity
released during cooking. The oven automatically
adjusts the cooking time to various types and
amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on the same food portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional
cooking time.
The proper containers and covers are essential for
best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use
tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent
steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture
turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they
don’t mislead the sensor.
Beverage
Press
BEVERAGE
once to heat an 8–10 oz
(227–284 ml) cup of coffee or other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very
hot. Remove the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or
burnt food.
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About the sensor features.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Popcorn feature.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn Feature
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook
if the package is less than 3.0 oz (85 g) or
larger than 3.5 oz (100 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press
POPCORN
for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz/
85 to 100 g) bag of popcorn. The oven starts
immediately.
If you open the door while
POPCORN
is displayed,
an error message will appear. Close the door and
press
START
.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a
Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can
add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To add time:
After pressing
POPCORN
, press 9within the first
30 seconds after the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing
POPCORN
, press 1within the first
30 seconds
after the oven starts for 20 seconds less
cooking time.
Press 1again to reduce cooking time another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
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1
POPCORN
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 oz (85 to 100 g).
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Reheat
How to Use the Reheat feature:
Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the
oven. Press
REHEAT
once, twice or three times.
The oven starts immediately.
Press once for a plate of leftovers.
Press twice for pasta (8–12 oz/227–340 g).
Press three times for vegetables (½ to 2 cups/
120 to 480 ml).
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START
immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to
even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown use
Time Cook
for additional reheating time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings:
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1within 30 seconds after pressing the
REHEAT
pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9within 30 seconds after pressing the
REHEAT
pad.
Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat:
It is best to use
Time Cook
for these foods:
■ Bread products.
■ Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
■ Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
■ Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface
after reheating.
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1
For reheating single servings
of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Reheat feature.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or
burnt food.
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Cooking Guide
Sensor Cooking
(Fish and Chicken Pieces on some models)
Place covered food in the oven. Press the
food pad. For vegetables, press the
VEGETABLE
pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for
frozen vegetables or three times for canned
vegetables. For chicken or fish, press the
CHICKEN/FISH
pad once for chicken pieces or
twice for fish. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins counting down. Turn or
stir the food if necessary.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START
immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic
settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted
on some models):
You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to
suit your personal taste.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
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Sensor cooking gives you
easy, automatic results with
a variety of foods (see the
Cooking Guide below).
Canned Vegetables
4–16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(113–454 g)
Frozen Vegetables
4–16 oz Follow package instructions for adding
(113–454 g) water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables
4–16 oz Add ¼ cup (60 ml) water per serving.
(113–454 g) Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Potatoes
8–32 oz Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
(227–907 g) on the turntable.
Fish*
4–16 oz Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(113–454 g)
Chicken Pieces*
2–8 pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or
burnt food.
Food Type Amount Comments
*On some models
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Custom
The
CUSTOM
pad allows you to save your most
frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings
cannot be saved.)
To set and save a setting:
Press the
CUSTOM
pad.
Set the amount of cooking time.
Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will
automatically be set if you do not change it.)
Press the
CUSTOM
pad.
Your custom setting will be remembered for future
one touch use.
To clear the custom setting, press and hold the
CUSTOM
pad for 2 seconds.
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Help
The
HELP
pad displays feature information and
helpful hints. Press
HELP
; then select a feature pad.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will display
FOOD IS READY
and beep once
a minute until you either open the oven door or
press
CLEAR/OFF.
Clock
Press
CLOCK
to set the time of day.
Press
CLOCK
.
Enter the time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press
START
.
To check the time of day while microwaving,
press
CLOCK.
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CLOCK
AM / PM
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Delay Start
Delay Start
allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
Press
DELAY START.
Select the cooking or defrosting feature you wish
to delay; then enter the cooking or defrosting time.
Press
START.
Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct
time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Press
START.
The start time will be displayed and will remain until
the oven automatically starts at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
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3
2
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Other features your model may have.
Timer
Timer
operates as a minute timer and can be used
at any time, even when the oven is operating.
Press
TIMER
.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press
TIMER
to start.
To pause the countdown, press
TIMER
.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off
the timer signal, press
TIMER
.
NOTE:
The timer indicator will be lit while the timer
is operating.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the
TIMER
pad
for 2 seconds.
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Reminder
The
Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm
clock, and can be used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The
Reminder
time can be set up
to 24 hours later.
Press
REMINDER.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Press
REMINDER.
When
Reminder
signal occurs,
press
REMINDER
to turn it off. The
Reminder
time may be displayed by pressing
REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press and hold the REMINDER pad for 2 seconds.
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Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking without
opening the door or clearing the display.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used
by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF
for about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked,
CONTROL LOCKED
or
LOCKED
will be displayed.
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AM / PM
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PAUS E
CLEAR
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