GE JE1238TWH, JE1237T Use and Care Manual

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Turntable Microwave Oven

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil .,..,..............................4, 15, 16

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

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

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

Control Panel

Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................16

Heating or Reheating Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hold Time .........................................................9

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

Minute/Second Timer ..................................9

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........11

Power Levels ...............8- 10, 12, 14, 17-19

Program Cooking ............................................7

Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7

instructions ....................3-5

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

14, 15

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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........20

Turntable ........................................................2O

Installation ...................................21, 22

Adapter Plugs ...............................................2

Extension Cords ...........................................22

Grounding instructions ........................2l, 22

Consumer Services ...................23

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

important Phone Numbers .......................23

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

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

JE1237T

JE1238TWH

Guide

Solver...............................22

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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, these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

please

write

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 must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

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

in the

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 light and change

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using

vour

microwave oven. It’s similar

the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with

your oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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

(b) Do Not Place

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

—

to operate this oven with

any object between the oven

(c)

Do Not Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

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

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

~ORTANT

Read M

instmctions

SAFETY

before using

mSTRUCTIONS

ttis

appliance.

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

foUowing:

A WARNING-Toreducetheriskof

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

. Read and follow

the specific “Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy” on the previous page.

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This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding

Instructions section in the back of this book.

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Use this appliance only for its intended use as

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

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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For best operation, plug this appliance into its

own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

lighti,

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

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Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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Be certain to place the front surface of the door

three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

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Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use

this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

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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.

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Do not operate oven without the turntable and

turntable support seated and in place.

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Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the

turntable cannot rotate.

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

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This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

produck.

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.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

(continued next page)

~ORTANT

SAFETY

(continued)

—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 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.

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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

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Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

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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,

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Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

~STRUCTIONS

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Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

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

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Plastic

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

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When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

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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.

cookwa-Plastic

cookware designed for

170°F.

This assures that, in

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Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot to

touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes,

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

cooking.

●

Not all plastic wrap is

suitible

for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

●

J$Boilable”

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

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. with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns

cooking pouches and tightly

If they are not, plastic could

men

cooking

closed

●

Hot foods and steam

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

can

cause

MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving.

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

cu~s,

~ottew or china dinnerware which does not

ha~e”rnetall~c

be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one water—set the m~asuring 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.

trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can

Place

cup

Most glass

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

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

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further

help.

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 all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

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1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes

for many frequently prepared foods.

4. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your

Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Time Cook with choice of power levels from

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a preset time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power the Minute/Second Timer; and to set the clock.

level;

to time kitchen tasks with

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to

open door.

6. Removable Turntable Support.

7. Removable

when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I & II or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II. Set Time Cook program using different times and power levels.

Wrntable. Turntable must be in place

& 11 for a two-stage

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

will

beep once a

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

DISPLAY.

of day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

TIME COOK I & II.

Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

POWER LEVEL. Touch this

pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a before time cooking.

POPCORN. Touch this

pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to

3,7

ounces.

BEVERAGE. Touch this pad,

then START to reheat a beverage.

DINNER PLATE. Touch this

pad, then START to reheat a plate of leftovers.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these

pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, power of day.

Displays time

delay

timer

level

and time

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TIME

COOE

hUmMATKCOOKING

COmNOLS

GUIOEBEHINOOOOM

9. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press

this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

10. START.

are made, touch this pad to start oven.

After all selections

11. TIME DEFROST. Gentle

thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).

12. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1

1,3, and O and “1:30” will

appem

START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

14. CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

15. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for

1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

16. AUTO START.

to program your oven to begin cooking at a later time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

17. CLEAWOFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

:30,

touch number pads

in display. Then touch

level 10.

For example,

Allows

YOU

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the

CLEAWOFF

clock can be set.

pad and oven is ready for use and the

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the

CLEAWOFF

pad.

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

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.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

minutes,

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

hold

for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

SteD

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

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Step

3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Programming Delayed Cooking

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

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

MIN/SEC

TIMER

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

TIME COOK

I &II

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

cookinp

time.

START

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

Step 6: Touch TIME

COOK I & 11.

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Time Cook I

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Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

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

Step 1: Fill a

cup-2/3 full of

water, add

teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no

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

Step 2: Touch TIME

TIME COOK COOK I & II.

MINUTE

Step 3:

Select

your time. Touch pads 1,

and O for one minute.

Because automatic power level for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power

level.

(If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step

4: Touch START.

is recommended

START

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

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

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

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

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

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

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK I

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your second cook time. Step 6: Change the power level.

&II.

seconds.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step 7: “POWER 10’7 is displayed and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

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

Step 10:

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.

Open the door.

& II.

The Express Cook Feature

Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for l-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step

2: Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, shut off at the end of the programmed time.

flash

“End” and

ADD 30

SECONDS

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

How to Use Auto Start

The

Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be

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

a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch AUTO START

pad (instead of START pad).

START

AUTO

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

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

automatically start at the desired time.

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step

2: Touch START pad.

Oven signals and turns off automatically when finished.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN

pad. Touch number pad

1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.

Touch START pad.

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Light Microwave Popcorn

Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step

3: Touch START pad.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN

pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular

microwavepopcornor

touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Touch START pad.

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DEFROST~G

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

T~E

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 preferred for 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 change this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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

following the steps below. Step 1: Place a package of frozen

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

Step 2:

Step

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O for 4 minutes.

START

Step

5: Turn the package over, Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time.

Touch START.

Step

6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to

finish

defrosting.

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

strawbeties

Touch TIME DEFROST.

the door and repeat

in the

Defrosting Tips

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

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

should

A~ER

be at least partially uncovered.

food has partially

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.

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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

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before

cooking?

Some foods should not be completely thawed

before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is frozen.

still

slightly

bactetia.

The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. See the Code Reheat Guide at bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or Dinner Plate programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you.

Beverage

The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section).

Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.

Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will off automatically when finished.

Code Reheat

The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from

to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below).

Step 1:

CODE

REHEAT

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to a food group.

Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

pad.

Touch CODE REHEAT

signal

and turn

select

Dinner Plate

The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared

meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner.

Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE

m Pad

Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

To Reheat More Than One Serving

Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving,

touchi~g

The word and a number will be displayed to show how many servings have been selected.

The serving size may even be changed or added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

“SERV’7

show that serving size has been changed.

lust touch number pad 2 or 3 right before

START.

“SERV”

and a number will be displayed briefly to

1; ~= /;[ {/

——

let

Code Reheat Guide

Time

Code Display

BREAD

MEATS

VEGS

3 4 BEV 5

SAUCE

I 6 I PLATE I

per serving 20 sec.

1 min. 1 min. 1 M min.

2fi min.

3fi

min. total I 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

Foods Recommended Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods Fruits and vegetables Beverages Soups, stews, sauces

Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature,

the oven automatically sets the next page. Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels

defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound (see levels for you. Conversion Guide below). Then

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located on the

inside front of oven when you open the door.

shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

will

need to know your food

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEF pad.

EBEEE

•~~~~

Step 3: Enter weight. For

example, touch number pads

and2forweightof

pound, 3 ounces). See

Conversion Guide below. After

3 seconds “START” flashes.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the

touch START pad.

defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

‘~:~hes

the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then

close the door and touch START pad. When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes

l.2pounds

and oven beeps 4 times. and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

the directions in

The oven calculates defrosting during defrosting to give even

defrosting results.

Step

4: Touch START pad.

Display shows defrost time

Countingdown

“End” remains on display

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to

let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

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

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5

.7 .8 .9

Ounces

1-2

3 4-5 6-7

9-10

11 12-13 14–1 5

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

I 0.1-6.Olbs. I

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover.

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove

Turnover.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

separate. defrosted pieces.

I I I

Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and

shield.

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

0.1 -6.0 lbs,

Turn over.

Separate and shield where necessary.

Remove defrosted

pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break apart.

Separate patties.

Shield if necessary. 90 minutes

Remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if

necessa~.

Turn over and shield.

Shield where necessary.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator;

run cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces

Cornish

Fish fillets

hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

hens (split)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

I 0.1-6.Olbs. I

0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

Turnover

I I I I

Shrimp, scallops

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Whole fish

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

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over.

Separate.

I I I

Turn over and shield tail and head.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

10 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

5minutes

5 minutes

Hold

under cold running water.

GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and

tiste

will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

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

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

● Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to

one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

●

Small

amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats

and vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

In both regular baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular 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 one comer

so excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When

microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that

all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

Turning Over.

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

Standing Time. When you cook with

regulm

ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to

shield

thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs

on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the

microwave oven or

metal

touching the side of the

oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

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. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may

also

happen when cooking in a regular oven. Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture

should

be covered or allowed to stand so

it heats evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking. Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

~AT~G

RE~ATING GUmE

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1. 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.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean 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 Time

Bakery Foods

1/4

Cake, coffee cake, nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard; I

(use minimum time for custard)

doughnuts, sweet rolls,

slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

piece

9 inch cake or

rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8

1 slice

9 inch pie

Low (3) Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5)

Meal-High (7) 4 to 7 min.

to I min.

to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

l/2 to 2 min. l/4 to I min.

min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7) 2 to 6 min.

1/2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages

Mce and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop

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

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

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 or pieces, rotate dish

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

to 2 pieces to 2 servings to 2 to 2 servings to 2 servings

to 2 servings

I to 2 servings I to 2 servings

to 3 min. I to 3 min. l/4 to 1 min. 1/2 to 3 min.

2 to 5 min.

to 4 min.

1/2

to 3 min.

2 to 5 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plus

2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread Moist filling: Sloppy

etc.

in bun (1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) Water-based (6

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

oz.

per serving)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc. Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. ( 1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

I plate

I to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings

I to 2 servings

I to 2 servings I to 2 servings

to 2 servings

2 to 4 min.

Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.

1/2

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) [ to 3 min.

to 2 min.

to 3 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

1/2 to 2 min.

DEFROSTING

GU~E

1.2.Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without

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

After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Food

ne~essary;

break apart o; separate food

Time Comments

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

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls

(approx.

12 oz.)

1/2 min.

to 6 min.

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

Fillets, frozen ( I lb.) Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb.) of time.

to 12 min.

5 to 8 min.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

(10-oz.

package)

3 to 7 min.

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

When defrosted, food If

still

slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

stand a few minutes.

Rearrange after half of

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half

time.

should

cool

but softened in

all

areas.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 6 Franks (1 lb.)

Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets

min. per lb.

3 to 6

min.

5 to 8

10 to 16 min. per lb.

5 to IO min. per

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut Up

(2fi to 3 Ibs.)

Chicken, whole

(2X

to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

~rkey

hen

breast (4 to 6 Ibs.)

15 to 22

20 to 28

9 to

5 to

min. per lb.

lb,

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

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn meat over after first half of time. Use Power Level Warm (1). 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 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 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 half of time. Let stand to complete defrosting.

until

franks can be

half

to 2 hours in refrigerator

half

Vegetables

Vegetible

Asparagus (frozen spears)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package

Beans (fresh

green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli (fresh cut)

(fresh spears) (frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

Cabbage (fresh) (wedges)

Carrots (fresh,

sliced)

(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob (fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh,

whole,

sweet or white)

Amount

lb.

I lb. cut in half

10-oz.

package

10-oz. package

bunch

I bunch (1 1 bunch (1X to I X

1O-OZ. package 10-oz. package

medium head (about 2

lb.

10-oz. package

I medium head I medium head 10-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

I to 5 ears

I ear

2 to 6 ears

Ibs.

10-oz. package

4 potatoes 11 to

(6 to 8 oz. each)

to 1 X

unshelled

lbs.) Ibs.)

Time

7 to I O min.,

Meal-High (7)

5 to 8 min.

to 17 min 6 to 9 min. 6 to

min.

7 to 10 min. 9 to I

min.

5 to 5 to 8 min.

lbs.)

8 to 11 min. 7 to 10 min.

6 to 9 min. 5 to 8 min.

9 to 14 min. 9 to

min.

5 to 8 min.

4 to 8 min. In 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

to 5 min.

per ear 5 to 7 min.

2 to 4 min. per ear

4 to 8 min.

9 to 12 min. 4 to 8 min.

min.

2 to 5 min.

Commen6

In I

X-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, place Rotate dish after half of time. In I-qt. casserole.

In I

X-qt.

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

In I-qt. casserole, place

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place Rotate dish after half of time.

In I-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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

In 1

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

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.

casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. Pierce with cooking on turntable, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

casserole, place

2-qt. casserole, place

I-qt. casserole.

3-qt.

casserole, place l/4 cup water.

X-qt.

casserole, place

I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water

2-qt. casserole, place

l-qt.

casserole, place

1/2

1/4

cup water.

1/2

cup water.

1/4

1/2

cup water.

com has been husked, add

1/4

cup water.

fork.

Place on paper towel

cup water.

half of time.

1/4

cup

1/4

cup water.

water

(Fresh)

(frozen, chopped and

lea~

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, acorn

or butternut)

OZ.

10 to 1O-OZ. package

I lb. sliced

I to 2 squash 7

(about 1 lb. each)

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

4 to 7 min.

I 1 min

2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

In I-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

1 X-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

place squash cut-side-down.

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door on your oven. The inside and

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

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

outside oven walls can be scratched.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when

thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

How to Clean the

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

a damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

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

soiled

with a damp cloth. Rinse

Ou@ide

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support.

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable and support for cleaning of the oven floor or turntable. To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

The turntable and support can be broken if dropped.

Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of

a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

After using Bon thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Sutiace. When cleaning surfaces of door and

Door

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. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

This appliance

must be grounded.

PREFERRED METHOD

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding

reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for

Fig. 1

Ensure prbper ground exists before use

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

instalied

and grounded. (Fig. 1)

Use of Adapter Plugs

WA~lNG–Improper plug

can result in a risk of electric shock.

use of the grounding

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

Where a

standwd

two-prong

wall

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

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

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected

infrequently.

Because of

potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 2 before use

and firm connection

listed

Caution:

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not

done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

because frequent disconnection of the power cord

Dlaces

undue strain on the

~ailure

of the adapter ground the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

in these situations

adaDter

and leads to eventual

t~rminal.

You should have

three-

(continued next page)

GROU~~G

(continued)

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over

longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used

If a long cord or extension cord is

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance;

care is exercised in their use.

used—

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

~STRUCTIONS

The extension cord must be a grounding-type

3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or can be unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

pulled

on by children or tripped over

tabletop

where it

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

]

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or

or reset circuit breaker.

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

I *M&esure3-prong plugonovenisfully

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOW pad not touched

to cancel it.

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

I &II pad.

● CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Make sure you entered a code number after touching CODE REHEAT or

AUTO

DE~OST.

● Dimming oven light and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other your microwave oven. It’s similar than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

tie

circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

insefiedinto wallreceptacle.

might be noticed while using to the interference caused by

other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

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With the purchase

information or assistance from GE,

Be There

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need

w~ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

80MEXARES(80M32-2737)

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience Our factory-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

fi~r

you. Many GE Consumer Service

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

GEAnswer Cente~

8086262000

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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@

your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer

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

Customers With Special Needs...

Center@

8006262000

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a

call 800-TDD-C>FAC

information or service.

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

(800-833-4322) to request

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kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80@62&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there 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.

Parts

andAccessories

80@626-2002

Individuds

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts. . and all GE

fully

are accepted.

qualified to service their ow appliances

C~enuine

warranted. VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards

Renewal Parts are

User maintenance instructions contained in this cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original

is needed to obtain service

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For

one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and

your home to repair or replace

pati

of the microwave oven

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For

the second through tenth year

from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for

sewice trip to your home and

the service labor charges.

sewice labor in

magnetron tube

any

that

if the

cancelled

purchase

check

date

under warranty.

This

warran~

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products 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 by our authorized Customer

sewicers during normal working

hours. Should your appliance need

sewice, during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

is extended to

ordina~

sewice will be provided

Sewice Centers or

home use

D.C.

In Alaska the

sewice shop

Care(”

●

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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

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

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

Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call,

toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

va~

from state to state.

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If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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