GE JE1240 Use and Care Manual

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Turntable

Microwave Oven

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Operating

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Aluminum

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child Clock Control

Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

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

Cooking Guide ..............................................23

Defrosting bVTime......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Defrosting Guide ..........................................22

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave

EnergV............2

Instrutiions, ~ps

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

LockQut

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Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features

Glossav

Heating or Reheating Guide ..................2l

Hold Time

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

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Power Levels Program

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snacks

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turntable

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Panel...............................................8,

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of Microwave Terms

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Cooking............................................7

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Problem

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GE Answer

Care

Control Panel Turntable

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

Adapter Plugs

Extension Cords ...........................................25

Grounding instructions...............................25

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

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

Important Phone

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

Warran~

So[ver...............................26

?...call

Cente~

800.626.2000

and Cleaning

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Numbers........................27

........................................Back Cover

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GE Appliances

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this guide

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,

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

carefilly.

dl:

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with

your microwave oven. Before

sending in this these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

dso

on the

car~ please write

servi&

calls

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

~rd.

Registration 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

If you move, or

402Z

If you received a

damaged oven...

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

derder

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you

can

correct yourself.

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 N-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar

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

PRECA~ONS TO

TO EXCESSIVE

(a)

Do Not Attempt

the door open since result in- exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to with

the

safety interlocks.

Do Not

front residue to

Phce

faw

and the door or allow soil or cleaner

accumdate

operate this oven with

open~r

operation can

defeat

any obj@

between the oven

on seating surfaces.

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

MICROWA~

(c)

tiper

(d) me Oven

Do Not

particdarly

properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door

[2)hinges

(3)

door

by anyone

ENERGY

O~mte

important that the oven door close

@ent)

and

seak

the

oven ifit is

latchea @roken

and sealing surfaces.

Shodd

Not be

ex=pt

properly quWed

adjusted or repaired

damaged

Ioosened)

serviw

It is

personnel.

men

using electrid

precautions

shodd

apptianas,

fpllowe&

basic safety

including

the

following:

W~~GTore~ucetieris~of

burns, electric or exposure to

●

Read and

fo~ow

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive

shock

fire, injury to persons

ex~ive mitiowave

the

spectilc

‘precautions to

energy:

Mcrowave

Energy” on the previous page.

“This

apphce

Gnnect otiy

must be

to properly grounded

grounded

outiet

See Grounding Instructions section in the

back of this guide.

●

Use this

described in this guide.

chemicals or vapors in this microwave oven is cook

apphance ordy

foot

and is not intended for laboratory or

for its intended use

not use corrosive

apptiance.

specifica~y

designed to heat or

This

industrial use.

●

For

best

operation, plug this apphnce into its

own electrical

Kgh@

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

ou~g to

prevent

fickering

breaker.

locate

this apphnce

accordance with the provided

only

Hation

btictions.

●

Be certain to phce the front

door three

inches

or more back from the

stiace

of the

countertop edge to avoid accidenti tipping of the

●

Do not cover or

app&nce

normti

block

usage.

any openings on the

apptice.

●

Do not store this

appbce

outdoors.

not use

this product near water—for example, in a wet

basemen~

●

This microwave oven is not approved or

for

. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep

‘Do

apphance

●

any portion of a heating cooking

near a swimming pool or near a sink.

testi

marine use.

power cord

not operate any heating or cooking

beneath this microwave oven.

not mount the microwave oven over or near

away tim

heated surfaces.

appbce.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

mimowave

oven surface when

the

microwave

oven is in operation.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of

table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this apptince

ifit

has a

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not

Hit

working properly or

has been damaged

or dropped.

●

Do not operate oven without the turntable

and turntable support seated and in

. Do not

turntabIe

●

See door surface cleaning instructions

in the

●

This

q-cd service

authotied

Wow

turntable to be restricted so the

cannot rotate.

Qre

and

~eaning

apphce shodd

personneL

service

facfity

section(s) of this guide.

be serviced only by

Contact nearest

for

examinatio~

pkce.

repair or adjustment.

●

with any

necessary when used by

●

reduce the risk of W in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food.

apptiance materiak

apptiance,

close supervision is

chfldren.

&eWly

attend

if paper, plastic or other combustible

are placed inside the oven to

facditate

cooking.

—Remove ~ twist-ties and’

from

paper or plastic containers before placing

rneti handes

them in the oven. ‘.

—Do not use your microwave

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

paper towels, napkins and waxed paper contain

meti

flecks which or ignite. Paper products containing nylon nylon

~aments shodd

be avoid~ as they may

~ven

to dry

produce.

may

Recycled

cause arcing

can

also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

dess

it is in a special microwave popcorn

tiess

accessory or

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

—Do

not overcook potatoes. They

and

catch fiie,

causing damage to your oven.

codd dehydate

(contidntipge)

—Do not operate the oven

damage to the oven and the danger of

Hby

atident the oven

wtie

empty to avoid

shodd

run empty a

minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to

avoid

operating the oven empty at

ati

tire+

it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food

—Ifmateti

oven door power

the oven when not in use.

inside oven

clos~

turn oven off

cor~

or shut off power at

shotid igni~

and

disconnect

the

kwp

fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containem-for

explode and

example, closed

shodd not

be heated in this

j=wfil

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven

codd result in

●

Avoid heating baby food

tid

with the

thorou@y

heat

off. We sure au infant food is

cooked. Stir food to distribute the

evedy.

injury.

carefd

in glass jars, even

to prevent

sdding

when warming formula or breast W. me container may feel cooler than the

,test

the m~ before feeding the baby.

●

Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked boffles (#tiy

Even if the container is open@ pressure up. ~ can cause the container to

resdting

●

Use

than 3/4”

in injury.

foti ody

dinners

as directed in this

maybe microwaved in foil trays less

high;

remove return the tray to the box. Wen using

rnitiowave ove~

keep the

mik retiy

is.

Mways

carbonated beverages).

can bufid

burs~

possibly

guide.

the

top

foti

cover and

fofl in

tie”

fofi

at least 1 inch

away from the sides of the oven.

*Cookware

because of heat transferred from the heated

Pot

holders may be needed

hande

may

become hot

the cookware.

●

Foods cooked in

boil over more

less moisture.

fiquids

rapidy than

Shodd

this

(such as pasta) may tend

foods containing

~r,

refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to

clean

the inside of the oven.

●

~ermometer-Do

food you are microwaving is designed or recommended for use

not use a thermometer in

dess

the thermometer

the

microwave oven.

●

Phstic

cookwar+Plastic

microwave cooking is very used

carefu~y.

Even microwave-safe plastic may

cookware designed for

wW,

but

shodd

not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic if subjected longer exposures to cookware

codd

materiah and

short periods of overcooking.

overmoking,

may soften or char

the food and

ignite. For these reasons:

1) Use microwave-safe plastics ody and use them in strict compliance with the cookware

manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not

subject empty cookware to microwaving.

3) Do

not

permit ctidren to use plastic coo~are

without complete supervision.

men

cooking por~

exactiy

and always cook the meat to an temperature of at least in the remote present in the meat, it

be safe to eat.

Do not

Pressure cause it to

bofl

eggs in a microwave oven.

wfiI butid

burs~

follow the directions

inteti

170°F. Ws

possibfity

that trichina maybe

wfi

be Wed and meat

up inside egg yolk and

assures

tha~

wi~

possibly resulting in injury.

● Foods with unbroken outer

aS&”

such as

~tatoes, Sausagm,

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks

(seepreviouscaution) shoddbe ~~~‹ ~ierced

during

Wow steam

cooking.

escaw

Sometimes$ the turntable can become too hot to touch.

care~

touching the turntable during

and after cooking.

●

Spontaneous

circumstances, liquids

shotiy

after removal from the microwave oven.

To prevent

botig-Under

burns

from

certain special

may

start to

boti

splashtig liqui~

during or

allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

●

~JBoflableJJ

plastic bags should be directed by package. If they are burst during or immediately after possibly resulting in injury. containers should beat least partially because they form a tight seal.

c~~g

pouches and tightly closed

sli~

pierced or vented as

no~

plastic could

aking,

Mso,

plastic storage

un~vered

men

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering

carefu~y

and direct steam away

from hands and face.

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. cases, this will solve the problem.

re~ive,

E~lain

here are three steps to follow for

why you are not pleased. In most

. : j 2

.~:..-=

● Hot foods and steam- cause

b-.

carefd

when opening any containers of hot f@

kcluding

pouches

possibIe

popcorn bags, cooking

Mdboxes.

injury, direct steam away

To prevent

from hands and face.

. Not au plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens.

proper

Check the package for

SAW =SE

mSmU~ONS

NE~,

if you are still not please~ write all the

detail+including

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

Applianm

huisville,

HNALLY,

Major 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Applianm

your phone number—to:

Park

KY 40225

Consumer Action Panel

Wacker

Drive

MICROWAVING TIPS

●

Make sure

oven is suitable for microwaving.

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

have metallic trim or 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 cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

all

@ass

measuring

cookware used in your microwave

Most glass

glae

with a metallic sheen can

Place

ody

the water in the cup

●

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

be used to rover 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.

Check the Cooking Guide.

V~LE

Variable power levels add flexibility to your

microwave cooking. microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. HIGH (Power

power is the fastest way to

&ch

power. a certain percent of the time. Power microwave energy

is energy

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need

additionrd

or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on HIGH (Power more or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

power

3070

of the time.

attention such as frequent stirring, rotating

hvel

evedy and with less attention given to stirring

power levels on your

hvel

mok and gives you 100%

level

gives you microwave energy

7070

of the time. Power

10). A lower setting

POWER LEVELS

10) or full

bvel

7 is

hvel

wtil

cook

(1-10)

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles give time for the food to “equdtie” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown

Uvel

with Power 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:

PO~R

High 10

Meal-High 7

Medium 5

Warml

LEVELI BEST USES

2 or 3

3—the defrost cycle. If microwave

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Gentie

cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles

‘ad re-heating.-

Slow cooking and

such as stew; andlesstende;

I cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate Keeping food warm without

ove;co;king;

softening butter.

tendetiing

sauce;

Al:.’.:.,

1. Door Latches.

Door Screen.

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

Automatic Cooking Guide.

3. for many frequently prepared foods.

Touch Control Panel and Display. See

4. Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

Metal screen permits viewing of

Quick reference codes

Your

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5. Removable

Turntable support must be ~~ place when using the oven.

Removable

and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Door

7. open door.

NOTE:

lomted

for

~rntable

~rntible

htch

Release.

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

on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Support

for Cleaning.

Press latch release button to

Cleaning.

Turntable

b~m

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Micro Cook with choice of power levels from 1

(lowest) to 10 (highest); to Reheat using a preset time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the Timer; and to set the

CooHng

@or

Wcro Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a

minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

Cooting

clock

Complete Reminder

fitchen

Create your own programs to suit your cooking style. For example: use the delay the start of Micro Cook or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Micro Cook. Set Micro

Cook for a We-stage program using different times and power levels.

CLENOFF

pad.

individud

fitchen

Timer to

COWENIENCE COOKING

MPRESSCOOK

SNACKS

EKPRESSCOOK

POWER

LEVEL

EKPRESS WOK

EKPRESSCOOK

EKPRESS WOK

ADD

SEC

COOK

START

DEMY

START

HINH

CLEAR,

OFF

ON/OFF I

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.

1. DISPLAY.

time, power level being use~ cooking mode and instructions.

POPCORN.

microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch immediately.

BEVERAGE.

beverage. No need to touch start immediately.

SNACKS.

weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of snack foods.

MICRO COOK

amount of time using automatic Power Level

@igh).

~ME

Power Level 3

E=RESS COOK

through 5 for to touch

NUMBER PADS.

8. the microwave.

POWER LEVEL.

9. another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power cooking or Power Level 3

10. SOUND.

beeper on or off.

11.

~TCHEN TIMER

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

Displays time of day, cooking

Touch this pad to cook prepackaged

ST~T,

Touch this pad to heat or reheat a

Touch this

Microwave for a selected

DEFROST.

(bw).

to 5 minutes of cooking. No need

ST~T,

the oven will start immediately.

Touch the SOUND pad to turn the oven

the oven will start

ST~T,

pad

a code number and

Gende

thawing at automatic

Touch number pads 1

Touch these pads to program

Touch this pad before entering

hvel

(bw)

This feature uses no

the oven will

10 @igh) for

for defrosting.

12. REHEAT.

a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

13. COOK Touch this pad, a code number and weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

AUTO DEFROST.

14. weight, then sets power levels and defrosting time.

15.

START.

pad to start the oven.

16.

DELAY

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day-up to a 12-hour delay. feature m be used like an alarm clock.

17.

CLWOFF.

oven and erases all settings (except time of day). When held for three seconds, the Child

bck-Out

To deactivate, press and hold the pad for three seconds.

18. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for 30 seconds.

19.

CLOCK

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 pads 1,3 and O and” Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

Use Reheat for quick reheating of

Touch this pad and food

STMT. The oven automatically

After all selections are made, touch this

ST~T~~NDER.

When

feature will be activated.

Touch this pad to enter time of day

touche~

1:30”

~lows YOU

The

it shuts off the

CLWOFF

1:30,

touch number

will appear in display.

Reminder

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays “88888”, “18 functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears

in the upper portion. Touch the oven is ready for use.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

CLWOFF

PO~R”

and

rdl

of the oven

pa~ set the Clock and the

HOW TO USE THE

The

Wtchen

The Ktchen Timer has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to delay

●

It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The

Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

Timer

coohng.

~CHEN mR

Using a Holding Time

The

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

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1:

Touch HTCHEN

~MER

pad.

Step

2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes

and no seconds).

Step 3:

SA~

How to

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

DWR~T

counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

Detist,

Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

nME

Touch

ST~T.

Display shows time

Hold and Micro Cook

Step

2: Touch

~ME

DEFROST.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time. Defrosting is Power b-vel 3 but

PO~R MWL

can

be changed by

pad and the desired power level 1-10.

automatidly set on

toucting

the

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

touch MICRO COOK and enter cook time. Touch

WTCHEN ~MER

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

~~&Hm~

:g:

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

Step 8:

WART

automatically shows instructions entered and the function.

men

flashes “End”.

and enter number of minutes to

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

touching KTCHEN

Step

Touch MICRO COOK.

Touch START. As each function is

performe~

time is up, the oven signals and

~MER.

oven display

C-D

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

CLEmOFF

To lock the The display will show LOCK and then

return to the time of day. A small “L” will be displayed to remind you that the control panel is locked.

mntrols

pad for about three seconds.

press and hold the

LOCK-OUT

anyone tries to use the microwave, the display

will show LOCK

urdock

CLWOFF

The display

the control panel press and hold the

pad for about three seconds.

wfll

show the time of day.

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

amount of time.

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Power cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

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

Step 1:

2/3 fill of water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration

and is

safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Fill a cup

microwave-

;~R;

Step 2:

is recommended for most

Ill

Touch MICRO COOK.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0 and O for

1 minute.

Because automatic Power 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.

START

Level

10 is recommended

Step

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

light

“End”. The oven, Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the foo~ simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Micro Cook I

Press MICRO COOK.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

and fan shut off.

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When Setting

❑ EE ❑ EE

———

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Using the Micro Cook II Feature

The Micro Cook 11 feature lets you set 2 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:

safe container and close the door.

Place the food in the oven in a

g~y

Step 2:

Touch MICRO COOK.

microwave-

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step

4: Now is the time to change the power level if you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. Press

POWR

Step 5: Step

Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO COOK. Press POWER level 1-10.

LEWL. Select desired power level 1-10.

Touch MICRO COOK again.

6: Set your second cook time.

LE~L.

‘tep8:presssTMT

Select desired power

The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK TIME I“ will count down.

10” or the power level selected for “COOK ~E I“

will be displayed.

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At the end of “COOK level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

men

time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.

The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the

close the door and press

there is no time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

I“, the second power

STMT

Nso, “POWR

foo~ simply

to resume cooking.

(conttiued nat

page)

The Express Cook Feature

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(continued)

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to

set time for 1-5 minutes at Power

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How to Use Delay Stirt

The

Delay

Start feature allows you to program

your oven day—up to a 12-hour delay.

DEUY

begin cooking at a preset time of

Step 1:

Touch DELAY

ST~T

pad.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

Step

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

Step

3: Enter your desired rooking program.

Step

=A~

will show the time you entered. of day maybe displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

bvel

4: Touch

10. For example, touch the

ST~T

pad. The display

The

time

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

cloc~

without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

S@P

1: Touch DEMY STMT pad.

St~Enter

you. correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later.)

the time you want the oven to remind

sure your microwave oven clock shows the

Add 30 Seconds

ADD

SEC

This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch

oven will start immediately.

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

wtie

the oven timer is

ti~

add 30 seconds to the time

ST~T,

aunting

the

Step

3: Touch pad. The reminder is now set at the time you

programmed

signal you at that time

with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the The display will show “REM” until the oven door is opened or time may be displayed by touching the

ST~T

touching the CLOCK pad.

pad. The time-of-day maybe displayed by

ST~T

and will

CLWOFF

~ ~

\T’~

CLWOFF

is touched. The

DEMY

lJ’

pad.

REMinder

Sound Feature

The Sound feature allows you to turn the oven beeper on or off.

Touch the SOUND pad once for sound. Touch the pad again for no sound. If the sound has been turned off, the display will show time of day. A small “NO SOUND” will be displayed.

“OW’

and then return to the

rhe Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing to 3.5

ounws.

Step 1:

microwave popcorn.

Remove the outer wrapper from the

3.0

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

the

center of the oven floor as directed

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or

If your favorite popcorn is not completely

there is a simple adjustment you can make. Touch the POPCORN

pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 9. A will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provide-d.

The Snacks feature can be used to warm a

of popular snack foods. the

ticrowatig thnes

plus si~

The

oven

automati@Ily

and power levels for you.

poppe~

vatiety

sets

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad.

oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch the For codes 1 to 4 enter the quantity of food. For codes 5 and 6 enter the food weight in ounces. Then touch

ST~T

the The oven

during microwaving to give even results.

pad.

dctiates

bnger

time and changes power levels

Cook Time

SNAC~

pad.

How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snack Codes

NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks Codes 5 and 6.

Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step

pad of desired food wale. For example, touch number pad 1 for rolls and muffins. The

code number and food

type you selected

appear on the display.

“ENTER” will flash.

Remove the food from the package, place in

Step 2: Touch the

3: Touch number

brea~

wfil

SNACK

pad.

1 to

Step

4: Touch number pad to enter the quantity of food. For example, touch 2. After 5 seconds flashes on the display.

Step 5:

will begin microwaving. Touching the

SNAC=

display the remaining time.

oven displays “End”.

Touch the START pad. Oven

pad during microwaving will

men

done,

(continued

“ST~T”

n-page)

SNACH

(continued)

How to Use the

NO~:

Snacks Codes 1 to 4.

Step 1:

in the oven in a microwave-safe dish or container. Close the oven door.

SteD

pad-of desired food code.

For example, touch number pad 5 for soup.

‘ecodenmberand

food type you selected will appear on the display. “ENTER

See the previous page on how to use

Remove the food from the package, place

3: Touch number

WEIGHT’

Snack

Step 2: Touch the

will flash.

Feature (Snack Codes 5 and 6)

SNAC=

pad.

SNACW

Codes 1 to 4

Step 4:

ounces. For

After

CODE

Touch number pad to enter food weight in

example,

seconds

Step 5:

begin microwaving. Touching the

SNAC=

display the remaining time. When done, oven displays “End”.

touch 1 and 2 for 12 ounces.

“ST~T’

Touch the START pad. Oven will

flashes on the display.

pad during microwaving will

GU~E

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:

Quantity

Food Bread, rolls,

muff]ns

Sandwiches

Pizza

(leftover slices)

Desseti Toppings

Code

Display

bREAd

SANdW

PIZ

TOP

Limit

(Q~

1 to 4

1 to 2

1 to 4

Codes 5 and 6

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:

Weight

Food

[-”-”

soup

Code

Display

SOUP

Limit

I I

8 to 40

(OZ)

OZ.

Comments

Use paper towel or microwave-safe plate.

Use microwave-safe plate.

Use microwave-safe dish.

Comments

Use microwave-safe dish.

Cheese Dip

CHEEZ

4 to 16

OZ.

If mntainer is microwaveable, follow or use microwave-safe dish.

ins~ctions

on container;

The Reheat feature is designed to reheat 1 to 3 Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 servings of a previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

to reheat many popular foods. See the Reheat

Guide below.

Reheat

The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6

(see Reheat Guide below).

Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.

REHMT

Step 2:

food group.

Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a

Step

3: Touch START pad. Oven

-Am

will signal and turn off

when finished.

automaticrdly

Reheat Guide

Serving

Code

Display

PASTA

MEWS

Size

1–3 1–3

To Reheat More Than One

Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you reheat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching

The serving size may even be changed or added after touching

many servings have

been selected.

STfiT.

Foods Recommended

Pasta Meats, casseroles, pizza

Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

Sening

ST~T.

3 4 5 6

CA~ON:

in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.

Reheated foods may have wide variations

VEGS

bEV

SAUCE

1-3 1–3 1–3

—

BEWUGE

The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has

metrd

no the Microwaving Tips section).

decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to

Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need

BEWR~E

touch sT~T, the oven

immediately.

will

Stafi

Fruits and vegetables Beverages, %10 oz. Sauces and gravies 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each

After removing food from the oven, we recommend that all reheated foods be out the temperature.

The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven and turn off automatically when finished.

CA~ON:

feature may be quite hot. Remove the container

with care.

Beverages heated with the Beverage

stirrex if possible, to even

wdl signrd

COOK

Use the Cook feature when cooking a variety of

microwaved foods. The oven automatically sets

the cooking times and power levels for you.

Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad.

Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired food group. Enter the food weight in ounces, then touch the

How to Use the Cook Feature

Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step 3:

pad of desired food code. For example, touch number pad 1 for canned

vegetables. The mde

number and food type you selected will appear on the display. “ENTER

STMT

Remove the food from the package, place in

Touch number

pad.

Step

‘c

WIGHT’

2: Touch the COOK pad.

II 1-tf ~ ~ /

will flash.

oven calculates cooking time and changes power

The

levels during cooking to give even cooking results.

Step

4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8

for 18 ounces.

on the display.

SAM

begin cooking. Touching the COOK pad

Mter 5 semnds “START” flashes

Step

Touch the START pad. Oven will

during cooking will display the remaining Cook time. Oven displays “End” when cooking is done.

Cook Code Guide

Cook

Food

Code

Fresh Vegetables

lPohtoes

Fish Chicken

Pieces

Weight

Limit

(OZ)

to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

4 to 16

8t0400z.

8 to 48

2to 100z. I Layer strips onaplate, 4to a layer.

4 to 16

OZ.

16 OZ.

to 40 oz.

OZ.

I Pierceskinwithfork. Placesidebvsideonovenfloor.

Commen6

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water.

aver

with lid or plastic wrap.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.

plastic

paper.

Plastic wrap.

wrap.

Cover with lid or

Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with

Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with wax

Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with wax paper.

Cover each layer ‘with a paper towel. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for

microwaving.

Time Defrost

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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 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

●

See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

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3 is automatically set when you

~ME

press this for more flexibility.

How to Change Power

Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

DEFROST pa~ but you may change

LE~L.

quic~y thaw foods

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QED

EEE

❑ mm ❑ mn

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

Step 2: Touch

~ME

DEFROST.

Step

3: Select one recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step

flA~

complete~

“End”, then automatically shuts off.

hdf

of the total defrosting time

4: Touch

ST~T.

the oven signals and flashes

When the cycle is

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

and

repeat Steps 2 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.

3 to set remaining

hdf

Detisting

●

Family-size,

defro~ted fid mi~owa~ed.

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Questions and

men

noise.

A. This sound is

magnetron is in operation.

Tips

pre-packaged

I press

mat

is it?

hswers

ST~T,

norrnrd.

It is letting you know the

●

Foods frozen in

plastic can be the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or

?ood

has partially” as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

frozen dinners can be

If the food is in a foil

I hear a dull thumping Q. Can I defrost

DaDer

d~frbsted

vente~ AFTER

defroste~

in foods need to be

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as

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.

●

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

A. Yes,

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

frequendy.

—* For even defrosting. some

or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

mtik,

eggs, fish,

small

items in a hurry?

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10 cuts the total defrosting

b~oken

Auto Defrost

A~O DE~OST

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven

automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. below). Then touch

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide

The oven levels during defrosting to give even defrosting restits.

dcdates

defrosting time and changes power

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

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

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

Step

AUTO

2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

Step

3: Enter weight. For example, touch number

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,

ounus).

3 approximately 5 seconds

See Conversion

“ST~T”

Guide

louted

below.

flashes.

on the

~er

Step

Touch

~An

defrost time counting down.

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn” Followthe directionsin ; ~1

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

men

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

CLWOFF

flashes.

pad is touched.

STMT

ST~T

completed

pad.

pad. Display shows

~~’ 1-{

“End” flashes

Stind 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

given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

reeornrnendations

are

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces Pounds

1-2

%10

11 12-13 l&15

ounms,

the ounces

.6 .7 .8 .9

AUTO

DE~OST GU~E

~COMMENDED

FOODS

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties

Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

MIN.-W.

~IGHT

0.1- 6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

F~T

Turn over. Separate and shield

Separate. Remove defrosted

Turn over. Remove defrosted areas

Turn over. Separate patties. Turn over and

shield. Turn over. Remove defrosted

Turn over. Turn over and

separate. defrosted Pieces.

Turn over and Turn over and shield shield.

SIGN&

SECOND

where necessary.

pieces.

and break apart.

Shield if necessary.

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate and remove

SIGN~

ST~

5 minutes

5 minutes 30 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

TIME

minutes

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Comish

Fish Fillets

shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidy than other areas.

Mer

Hens (whole)

Hens (split)

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

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1

-6.Olbs. I

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

Turn over. Shield where

Turn over. Separate and remove

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Turnover.

Turn over. Separate and remove

Separate. Separate and remove

Turn over and shield tail and head.

necessary.

defrosted pieces.

20 minutes; run cold water in

Mvity.

minutes

10 minutes; run

mld

water

in cavity.

minutes

5 minutes

Hold under cold running water.

—

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe.

bowing

how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

mndies,

are suitable for microwaving because of

their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to 1/3.

Check food after minimum time to avoid over-cooking.

●

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,

covering

rdlows

excess steam to escape.

ptiial

Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting.

Mer

covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer so excess steam

hnging

mn escape.

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

sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

the bottom to heat them

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

evefly.

When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the

center. Foods that require constant stirring will need

ody

occasional stirring when microwaving.

~rning

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 regular 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

wodd

on poultry, which

&cing.

Sparks caused by too much

cook before larger parts.

metrd

in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Wck

Foods to Release

Wessure.

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. helps food cook more dish until

the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn

Occasiodly, repositioning a dish in the oven

everdy.

To rotate 1/2 ~ ~ the

the

side that was to the back of the oven is to

the

dish

untfl

the side

that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

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

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more energy and may overcook. This may 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 attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats

evetiy.

In both

re~ar

baking and

evefly.

Comers receive more

dso

happen

evedy because microwave energy is

Mece

Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

evedy.

With large pieces of foo~ reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

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

Ionger

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

directiy

related to the number of servings.

Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

microwave-~tie

cookware.

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

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the

160°F.

center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

165°F.

will provide safe, palatable results.

Adjust temperatures to suit your

foods stand a few minutes before

4. Be sure foods are heated

throughout

Steaming or bubbling around

newssarily

not

mean food is heated throughout.

personrd

~dges

taste.

serving.

before

servin~.

of dish does

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

Item

Bakeq

Foods

Cakq coffee

nut or fruit bread

Dinner

frui~

Pie: (use minimum time for custard)

uke,

doughnu~ sweet

rok, mnffii

nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

rob

~ount

piece

inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts 1

6 to 8 Medium (5)

1 slice 1/4 to 1 min.

9 inch pie Meal-High (7) 4 to 7 min.

Power

bw bw

Medium (5)

Beverages

COCOA

other

Coffee,

~-based

other water-based drinks (6 oz.

drinks (6 oz.

per cup)

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

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. Hot dogs and sausages

Mce and pasta

Saucy, main dishes:

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

Steaks, chops, rib$ meat pieces

Thbdy-sticed meat (3

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4

Tip:

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of

piecea

per serving)

(23-3/4

cup per serving)

chop

suey,

spaghetti,

to 4 oz. per serving)

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.

~eamed

chicken,

cup per serving)

1 to

pieces

1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 min.

1 to 2

1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min. 1 to 2 servings 2 to 5 min.

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 4 min. 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 2 min. 1 to 2 servings

woking

time.

bvel

(3)

~me

1/4

to 1 min.

1 to 4 min. 1/4 to 1/2 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

2 to 6 min.

1/2 to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

1/4 to 1 min.

1/2 to 5 min.

Plate of

Meat

Tip:

tiver

hftovers

plus 2 vegetables

plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat+heese ffling:

Moist

tUfing:

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

Tip: Use

paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Sloppy

with 2

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

soups

MW-based (6 oz.

Water-based (6 oz.

Tip:

aver

soups with wax paper or plastic wrap,

per serving)

Vegetables

hrge

Tip:

pieces or whole:

Mashed

SmaU

(12

cup per serving)

pieces: peas,

Gver

vegetables for most even heating.

asparagus spears, mm on the cob, etc.

beans, mm, etc. (1/2 mp per serving)

slices of bread

1 plate 2 to 4 min.

1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

to 2 servings

to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.

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

1/2 to 2 min.

1 to 3 min. 1 to 3 min.

1/2 to 2 min.

Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted

without unwrapping. If food is foil

wrappe~

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 (l).

Mter

first

hrdf

of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

Food

Breads, Cakes

Brea@

buns or rolb~l

Sweet rolk

(approx.

12 oz.)

[Power

pim)

Fish and Seafood

FWets, frozen (1 lb.) SheM~b

(1 lb.)

Fruit [Power

Plastic

(10-oz. package)

Meat

Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.)

Ground meat Roast:

Stea@

small pieces

Uvel:

Defrost (3)]

pouchl

[Power

beef, lamb, veal, pork

chops and

to 2

hvel:

(1 lb.)

Defrost (3)]

cutle~

hvel:

[Power

~me

Defrost

1/2 min. 3 to 6 min.

Uvel:

8 to 12 min. 5 to 8 min.

3 to 7 min.

3 to 6 min. per lb.

3 to 6 min. 5 to 8 min.

10 to 16 min. per lb.

5 to 10 min. per lb.

(3)]

Defrost (3)]

Comments

Rearrange after half of time.

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

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

separated. ~t stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn meat over after first half of Use Power Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

of time and shield warm areas with foil. separate

package in

Uvel

Warm (l).

pi~s

with table knife. ht stand to

oven. Ut stand 5

time.

minutti

Mer seand

amplete

after defrosting.

half of time,

defrosting.

Poultv

Ctickeq

cut Up

(2%

CMcken, whole (2%

to 3

Cornish hen

Turkey breast

[Power

broiler-fryer,

to 3

Ibs.)

Uvel:

lbs.)

(4 to 6

Defrost (3)]

lbs.)

15 to 22 min.

20 to 28 min.

9 to 16 min. per lb.

5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.

~er semnd

dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish.

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil.

run

~ol

water

Place unwrapped

of time. Run

first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.

Defrost for second half of time. to complete defrosting.

half of time, separate pieces and place in @eking

Mer

first

half of time, unwrap and

in cavity until giblets an be removed.

hen in oven breast-side-up. ~m over after first half

water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator

stand a few

complete defrosting,

Mer

Vegehbles

Vegetible

bount

1 lb.

(frozen spears)

10+z. package

Beans (fresh green) (frozen green)

(fro=n lima)

1 lb. cut in half 10+z. package 10+z. package

Bee@

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

Bmcoti

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage (fresh) (wedges)

Cam@

(fresh, sliced)

(fromn) Catiower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn (frozen kernel)

Corn on (fresh)

tie

cob

1 bunch 1 bunch

1O-OZ. package 10+z. package

mdium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min.

1 lb. 10+z. package

mdium

medium head

10*z. package

10+z. package

1 to 5 ears

(frozen) 1 ear

2 to 6 ears

Mhe~

vegetables

(fro=n) P-

(tiesh,

shelld)

(frozen) Potatoes

(fresh,

cu~

white) (fresh,

whole,

sweet or white)

Sptich

(fresh) (frozen, chopped

and

lea~

~-h

(fresh, summer

10+z. package

Ibs.

10@z.

4 potatoes 11 to 14 min. (6 to 8 oz. each)

(6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16 10+z. package

lb. sliced

and yellow)

(winter, acorn or butternut)

to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

(1%

to 1% lbs.)

(1%

to 1% lbs.)

head

unshelled

package

OZ.

7 to 10 min., Meal-High

5 to 8 min. 12 to 17 min.

6 to 9 min. 6 to 9 min.

18 to Z min.

7 to 10 min. 9 to 13 min.

5 to 8 min.

7 to 10 min.

6 to 9 min. 5 to 8 min.

9 to 14 min. 9 to 17 min. 5 to 8 min.

4 to 8 min.

3 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.

2 to 5 min.

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 11 min.

l%qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

Rotate dish after half of time. In

Iqt. userole.

In l%qt. casserole,

l-qt.

~erole,

aserole,

In l-qt.

plaa 12

cup water.

place 2 tablespoons water.

place 1/4 cup water.

In 2qt. mserole, place 1/2 cup water.

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

plaw

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In lqt. casserole. In l-qt. casserole,

In 1%-or 2qt. In 2- or

3qt.

pIace

3 tablespoons water.

=sserole,

place 1/4 cup water.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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

~erole,

place 2

tabl=poons

water.

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

b l-qt -erole, plaw

lqt. casserole, place 2

2-qt.

oblong

is in husk, use no water; if com has been

1/4

cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2qt.

aver

with

ventd

2 tablespoons water.

tabl=poorrs

water.

glass baking dish, place corn. If com

huske~

add

oblong @ass

baking dish.

plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

lq~ ~erole,

place 3

tablesprrs

water.

In lqt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In lqt. casserole, place 2

tabl=poorts

water.

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

cup water. Stir after

hdf

of time.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel

on turntable, 1 inch apart

stand 5 minutes.

circular arrangement.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In

Iqt.

casserole, place 3

In l%qt. Cut

oblong

~serole,

h half

and remove fibrous membranes. In

glass baking dish, place squash

cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

tabl=poorts

water.

place 1/4 cup water.

2qL

cut-sidedown.

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and smelling.

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

Opening the oven door

sweet-

owasional

Do not use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven. outside oven walls ean be scratched. The control panel ean be damaged.

CERT#N

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

The

inside and

POWER IS OFF

Walls and

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

OWN MICROWA~ OWN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash with a damp cloth when soiled. Rinse

thoroug~y

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR

S~EL

DAMAGE

floor.

Some spatters ean be removed

CLEANER ON

and dry.

AND

PMS~C

THE

SURFACE.

COMMERCM

ANY

PART OF YOUR

soil. DO NOT USE

PADS. THEY

~LL

How to Clean the Outside

Case.

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

dry

towel.

Control Panel.

thoroug~y.

of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the

panel—they ean damage it.

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts

Removable

O~asionrdly

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

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

thoroug~ , following instructions on can. Do not use

Bon

Aml

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Door Surface.

oven that come together on closing the door, use only

mild,

non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

wash with a damp

water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a

damp cloth and dry into

outiet.

~rntable

it is necessary to remove the turntable

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

When cleaning surfaces of door and

If the cord becomes

and

~rntable Suppoti

be broken if dropped.

Arni@

brand cleanser.

Arni@

brand cleanser, rinse and

sotie~

cloth.

For stubborn spots, sudsy

thoroug~y

before plugging cord

dry

unplug and

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electncd short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric

by providing

shock current. having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

-fiis appli~nce

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

escape

e~uipped

Ensure proper ground exists before use

wire for the electric

with a power cord

Use of Adapter Plugs

W~lN&Im~ro~er

grounding plug can result ii a 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.

mere

a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountere~

obligation to have

gro~nded

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third

it is your personal responsibility and

it replaced with a properly

three-prong wall receptacle.

@und)

prong from the power cord.

use of the

fisk

of electric shock.

- -

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

Because of potential safety

h=ards 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 be made to a properly grounded two-prong wtil receptacle by the use of a which is available at most

larger

The larger polarity in the

slot in the adapter must be

siot

in the wall receptacle to

TEMPOWRY METHOD

Aign lar prongsls ots

TEMPOHY CONNE~ION

mnnection

I I ~.-

~“/ II

“

‘i9.

Ensure proper ground and

2 firm connection before use

listed adapter

lod

hardware stores.

ali~ed

provi~e

of the power cord.

may

@ig.

with the

proper

Caution:

wdl

appliance

insulate~

the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

men

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 has again been established.

Usage situations where

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the

receptacle cover screw does not ground the

urdess

the cover screw is metal, and not

and the

disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

wdl

receptacle is grounded through

applian~ until a proper ground

apptiance’s

power

cord will be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

because frequent disconnection of the power cord

places undue strain on the adapter and leads to

eventual failure of the adapter ground

You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

in these situations

terrnind.

Use of Extension Cords

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

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

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.

used—

extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire

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

3. The longer not drape over the counter top or

can be pulled on by children or tripped over

unintentionally.

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

wrd

should be

anangedm

tabletop

that it will

where it

QUES~ONS?

USE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

A fuse in

Replace

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

M&e sure 3-prong plug on oven is

“

Door

●

ST~T

your

home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

fise or

not

securely closed

pad

must

“Another selection entered &eady in oven and CM/OFF pad not touched

cancel

●

Make sure you have entered inking time after touching MICRO COOK pad.

●

CWOFF

touch

●

Make

AUTO

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

ouur

may

while operating at power levels other

pad was touched

ST~T

sure

pad.

you entered a code number after touching

DWROST.

than high.

SOL~R

reset circuit breaker.

Mly

inserted into wall receptacle.

be touched after entering cooking selection.

accidentdiy.

●

Ddl

thumping sound

●

Some W-Radio interference might be noticed while

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

Reset inking program and

~H~

while

oven is operating.

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help...call,

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

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trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be

handled in just one visit.

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p.m. weekdays,

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WARRANW

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

needed to obtain semice

under

warran~.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, repair or replace

microwave oven

of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-Y~R

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

the magnetron tube fails because

of a manufacturing defect. You pay

for any sewice labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you

must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Center or a General Electric Customer Care” it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

ONE-YEAR

pads

and service labor to

WARRANTY

magnetron

WARRAN~

any

pafi

that fails because

sewicer and pick

the

tube

Sewice

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be

provided by Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

Car@

D.C.

our Factory

servicers during

SeNice

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Read your

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:

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To know what your

Some

Use

and Care material.

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states

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

Iegd rights are in your state,

Manager+onsumer

●

Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

consuh

your

Iod

or state consumer affairs o~ca or your state’s Atorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, ~ 40225

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for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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