you don’t understand something
or need more help, write
your phone number):
Consumer
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
for
answers to your
Affairs
(inciude
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
the oven.
These numbers
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in
correspondence or service
concerning your microwave oven.
are
also on the
that came
inside
with
any
calls
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should
a need occur
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering
Please
be sure he has done so; also send
in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If
you move, or
original purchaser,
us, stating model and serial
numbers.
you
check with your supplier to
if
for
as the owner.
you are not the
please
write to
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Service
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back
of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can
correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
● Dull thumping sound
is operating.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
light
and change
while
using your
while
oven
If you need service...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of
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,
serviced your appliance, Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
contact the people who
our
service
and
yOLI
NEXT, if
write
all
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
are still not pleased,
the details—including
Wacker
Drive
60606”
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(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.
result
in
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Microwaving Tips
● Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving.
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or
does not have metallic trim or
glaze
used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place
are
testing
cup
the measuring
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high.
be used
dish remains
water
dish is microwave-safe.
● Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap
dishes in order
and
prevent spattering. Be sure
vent plastic wrap so steam
escape.
● Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging.
supplied.
● Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes,
livers
chinu
with a metal I ic sheen
for
in the oven both the dish you
and a glass
filled
with one
It the dish heats, it should
for
microwaving. If the
in the cup heats, then the
egg
to prevent bursting.
Most glass
dinnerware which
microwaving.’
measuring
cup
water—set
cLlp either
cool and
can
be used to cover
to
retain moisture
in or next
only the
Check cookbook
yolks
and
chicken
can
>
can
be
not
to
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING–TO
reduce
the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
“
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 32.
● For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet, to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
● Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
● 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.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water-for
example, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
● Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
● Do not operate this
appliance if it has a damaged
power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
c
See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this
book.
● This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
● As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
● To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven cavity when
not in use.
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
—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
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not operate the oven
while empty to avoid damage
to the oven and the danger of
fire. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or
two, no harm is done. However,
try to avoid operating the oven
empty at all times—it saves
energy and prolongs the life of
the oven.
—Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.
● If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
● Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode and
should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could
result
in injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their
lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
● Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
build
can
up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
this book and the cookbook
provided with your microwave
oven. 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
(other than metal
shelo at
least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
c
Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
cookware.
● Sometimes, the glass cooking
tray can become too hot to
touch. Be careful when
touching the tray 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 for
instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
● Thermometer—Do not use a
thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
(continued)
c
Remove the temperature
probe from the oven when not
using it to cook with. If you
leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in food or
liquid, and turn on microwave
energy, it can create electrical
arcing in the oven and damage
oven walls.
● Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should
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:
microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
● When cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and
always cook the meat to an
internal temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that, in the
remote possibility that trichina
may be present in the meat, it
will be killed and meat will be
safe to eat.
● Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
be used
1
) Use
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● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to
allow steam to escape during
cooking.
● Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package
for
proper use.
● Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
may
liquids
or shortly
start to boil during
after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid, stir
the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
●
~~Boilable’?
cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in
injury.
plastic
storag-e
‘Also,
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tight
Y
covered with plastic wrap,
remove
cover;ng
carefully and
direct steam away from hands
and face.
● Use of the DOUBLE
DUTYTM
Shelf accessory.
—Remove the shelf from oven
when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with
on
floor
of oven. Product damage
shelf
may result.
—Use pot holders when handling
and
the shelf
cookware. They may
be hot.
—Do
not use microwave browning
dish on shelf. The shelf could
overheat.
—Be sure that the shelf is
positioned properly inside the
oven to prevent product damage.
Use of shelf with Auto Cook,
Auto Reheat or Popcorn feature
is not recommended (see the Auto
Cook, Auto Reheat, or Popcorn
sections).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to
Auto Cook, Auto Roast, Auto
Reheat and Auto Defrost—with
the oven setting the power levels
and
cooking or heating times; to
Temp
Cook & Hold, using your
choice
of temperature; to Time
Cook or Time Defrost, using your
choiceof power levels from 1
(lowest) to 10 (highest); to heat
foods for 30
Seconds; to set the clock;
time kitchen tasks with the
Min/Sec Timer.
Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: program
between Time Defrost
Cook I & 11; set Time Cook I & 11
for a
two-stage program using
different times and power levels;
or use the
the start of a cooking function,
such as
seconds using Add
a
hold time
and
Min/Sec
Temp
Timer to delay
Cook & Hold.
and
to
Time
30
When You Plug in
the Oven
The display panel lights up. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear
and
“RESET” appears. Touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad
for
use
and
the clock can be set.
If
power is disrupted at any time,
the above sequence recurs and you
must reset clock after touching
CLEAR/OFF.
and
oven is ready
Optional Accessory
● Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct
steam away from hands and face.
Optional accessories are available
at
extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX18K Installation Kit converts
this oven to
Note: JX
installed above a built-in oven with
rotisserie feature.
a
built-in wall oven.
18K
kits should not be
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Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4)
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 CLEAR/OFF pad.
TT
TT
1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen.
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
3.
Oven Vent.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
6. Receptacle for TemperatureProbe. Temperature probe must be
securely inserted into receptacle
when using
Auto Roast.
Metal screen
Temp
Cook &
Hold
or
6
7. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
8. Temperature Probe. Use with
Temp
Cook & Hold and Auto
Roast functions only.
9.
DOUBLE-DUTY”M
Lets you microwave several foods
at once. (See Safety Instructions
and
Double Duty’”M
for special instructions.) Use this
shelf only when cooking foods on
two levels.
10.
Touch Control Panel and
Display. See next page
instructions.
Shelf.
Shelf pages
for
11. Door Latch Release. Press
latch release button at indent to
open door.
12. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray
must be in place when using the
oven. Cooking performance will
be unsatisfactory without the tray
in place. The tray may be removed
for cleaning.
13. Automatic Cooking Guide.
Quick reference codes for many
frequently prepared foods.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows
you to set the oven controls with
finger.
the touch of a
to
be easy to use
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of
day, time or temperature during
cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking
instructions.
2. TIME COOK I & II.
Microwave
for
a selected amount
of time using automatic power
level 10 (High).
3. POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad after
time
you enter the cooking
if yoLl
want to
automatic power level 10 (High).
4. AUTO DEFROST.
pad and
enter
food
oven automatically sets power
levels
and
defrosting time.
5. AUTO COOK. Touch this
pad and
then number
desired code number,
automatically microwaves at
pre-programmed power levels
and
determines the proper amount
of
cooking times until the food is
done and oven shuts
6. POPCORN. Touch this pad
and START, and the popcorn
sensor determines the right
cooking time. The microwave
popcorn feature is designed to
be used
only
with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0
to
3.7
ounces.
7. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking, defrosting
time, time of day, temperature,
power
weights
8.
level,
Auto Codes or
for
Auto Defrost.
MINUTE. Use with number
pads to enter whole minutes. For
example,
for
4 minutes touch 4
and MINUTE.
It’s designed
aid understa~d.
mode and
change
from
Touch
this
weight. The
pad for
and
oven
off.
food
“ErroP’
● During Auto Cook, Reheat
or Popcorn program, the door
was opened before steam could
be detected.
● No steam was detected by
sensor within four minutes and
10 seconds after start of Popcorn
program.
“PROBE” Appears on
Display:
● Probe has been forgotten
when Auto Roast or
Cook & Hold function is being
used.
● Probe is not securely seated in
oven
wall
Appears on Display:
Temp
receptacle.
9.
AUTO START.
Allows
YOU
to program your oven to begin
cooking at a preset time
of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
10.
TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power
level 3
(Low).
11.
TEMP
COOK & HOLD.
Use the temperature probe to cook
by using a preset temperature.
Once food reaches preset
temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that
temperature
CLEAWOFF
until
you touch the
pad.
12. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press
this pad to add 30 seconds to the
cook time as it’s counting down.
13. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
[t
functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time or temperature cooking.
14. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe,
touch this pad, and desired number
pad for code to slow-cook or
temperature cook meat with
automatic preset program.
15. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this
pad, and START for quick
reheating of prepared foods.
16. 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
:30,
touch
number pads 1, 3, and O and
“ 1
:30”
will appear in display.
Then touch START pad. To reset
or change time, simply repeat
above process.
17. CLEAWOFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
18. START. After all selections
are made, touch this pad to start
the oven.
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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It
can
be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The
MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1.
Touch MI N/SEC TIMER
2. Touch number pads 3 and
MINUTE
no seconds).
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting
4. The timer signals when time
is Lip.
pad (for 3
down,
minutes
pad.
and
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer
be used to program
time” between microwave cooking
functions. The time
one second
seconds. A holding or standing
time
own recipes or in the cookbook
supplied.
to 99 minutes
may
be found in some of your
a
can range
can
“holding
and
also
froth
99
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To
delay
cooking
and
99
seconds, touch either TIME
COOK I & II,
HOLD or AUTO ROAST
enter cook time, temperature or
code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
tind
enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. When delaying
Temp
Cook & Hold or Auto
Roast cooking, be sure probe is
in food.
count down to zero
will begin.
Touch START. Timer will
LIp
to 99 minutes
TEMP COOK&
and
and
cooking
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a
frozen casserole
hold
for
10 minutes
Cook
for
25 minutes. Here’s how
to do it:
Step 1: Take the casserole
the freezer
for I
and place
5 minutes,
and
then Time
from
it in the oven.
~m~
Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically performed,
oven display shows instructions
entered
time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
Questions and Answers
~m~
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5
MINUTE
defrosting time. “
on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level
but
POWER LEVEL pad
desired power level.)
pad for
15 minutes
can
be changed by touching the
15:00”
and
and
appears
3
the
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions’?
A. The oven
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will
and then the cooking function.
Q.
A.
Yes.
want to defrost a food,
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount
time. Then program the
and
Be sure to put the thawed dish in
the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Foods that are
perishable, such as milk,
fish,
should not be allowed to sit out
for
more than one hour
defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.
Q. I programmed my oven for
a specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict, the
oven carries out the last instruction.
You may have set the oven to
defrost for 4 minutes, hold
minutes,
minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost
hold for 2 minutes.
and
the function. When
will
automatically
always come first, then hold,
Can I
defrost and
Sometimes
the amount of cooking time.
stuffings, poultry
and
then defrost
for
hold
only?
yoLl
may
only
hold
it, and
hold
time
highly
eggs,
and
pork
after
for
for 6
6 minutes and
2
of
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Defrosting by Time
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Use
the
Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw
rolls, vegetables,
foods
such as bread,
fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred
bectiuse
time
● Power level
for
defrosting, but
this
for
● See your cookbook
for
meat
the oven sets the
and
power
levels for yoL1.
3
is
automatical Iy
yOLI may change
more flexibility.
and
poultry
defrostin&
for
defrosting
set
help.
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
the door. Be sure the package
contains no metal.
How to Change Power Level
After
setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new
power
level.
Step 5: Turn the package
close the
tind 3
defrosting time
door and
repeat Steps 2
to set remaining half of
and
touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals
over,
and
flashes “End,” open the door,
remove the package and separate
strawberries
to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
●
Foods frozen
can
be defrosted in the package.
● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part
of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
● Check your cookbook
defrosting tips.
i n paper or plastic
for
other
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting
a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a
hurry?
A.
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level
total defrosting time in
Power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem
right for my food?
A. These
Defrosting
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven
indicated in your cookbook. If
your food is
thawed at the end of that time,
reset your oven and adjust the time
accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods
completely thawed
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while
it is
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if
If
you
know the oven is using
Yes,
but they
pad.
will need
Power
level 7 cuts the
more
about
1/2;
l/3. During either, rotate or stir
times
are averages.
time
can vary according
for
the time
still not
still
slightly frozen.
may
completely
should not
before
be
cooking.
open the door at
time is left on timer.
not. reset timer.
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Cooking by Time
Time Cook 1 & 11 allows you to
microwave for a selected amount
of time.
pOWeI- ]eve]
rccornrnended for
but
you
flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become
time cooking, make a cup
by following the steps below.
II
II
Step 1: Fill a cup
add 1
teaspoon of instant
and
stir to dissolve. Use ~
has no metal decoration
microwave-sate (refer to
Microwaving Tips in the
Instructions). Place cup in oven
and
close door.
I () (High) is
most cooking,
may
change
better acquainted with
I
I
this
—-
2/3 full
for
more
of
coffee
of water,
coffee
cup
that
and
is
Safety
1
Using the Time Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within
if you
during your
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place
microwave-safe container and
close the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 11.
Display shows “: 0“ and
TIME I“ flashes.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For
two minutes
Display shows “2: 15“ and
flashes.
Step
Step 5: Set
one
program. This is ideal
want to change
cooking operations.
food
“POWER 10.
example,
“POWER lo.’” “COOK TIME 1“
4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
“ “ENTER COOK
touch 2, 1
and
your cookin&
power
in
oven
in
and 5
15 seconds.
time.
levels
for
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a
short-cut
I–5 minutes.
To
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
cooking
Step 2: Touch the START
The oven will automatically signal,
flash “End” and shut off at the end
of the programmed time.
method
Expr-ess
the 2 pad
time.
to set time
Cook your
for
2 minutes of
food
for
or
pad.
Add 30 Seconds
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & Il.
Step 3:
and
Because automatic power level
is recommended
coffee, there is no need to
the power level. (If power level
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change
Step 4:
Step
signals
light and fan
Step 6: Open the
Select your time. Touch 1
MINUTE
5: When time is up, the oven
pad
for one minute.
for
this cup of
change
Power Level” at right.)
Touch
START.
and
flashes “End.” Oven,
shut
off.
door.
10
10
10
How to Change Power Level
After
setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power
Step
6: Touch START.
Step 7: “POWER 10’” is displayed
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK
TIME I,” the second
is displayed
is
shown
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and tlashes
oven, light and
Step
10:
level.
power
and
“COOK TIME II”
counting down.
“End.” The
fan
shut off.
Open the
door.
level
Page 11
Popcorn
Note:
Use of the metal Double Duty’[’
shelf with Popcorn program is
NOT recommended.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper
from the
Step 2: Open oven door
package of popcorn in the center of
the oven
manufacturer’s instructions. Close
oven door.
microwave popcorn.
floor
as directed by the
M
and place
Step 5: When cooking is
completed, the oven signals and
flashes “End.” Open the door and
remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the
POP Program to
Provide a Shorter or
Longer Cook Time
~m~
Step 3
Touch
POPCORN
pad
~m~
Step 4:
popcorn
calculate~
After
steam, the oven signals and
displays remaining cooking
time needed.
Touch START
senior automatically
the
coohlng
the popcorn sensor detects
The
time
If your favorite popcorn is not
completely popped, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad and then
touch number pad 9. The word
“POP”
with a plus sign beside it. The
sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.
If your favorite popcorn is
over-cooked, there is another
adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad and then
touch number
“POP”
with a minus sign beside it. The
minus sign indicates 20 seconds
less cooking time is being provided.
will
appear on the display
pad 1. The word
will
appear on the display
plus
Questions and Answers
Q. 1 set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due to
time or location, many Time Cook
recipes give you
prevent overcooking. Set the oven
fOr
minimum time, test the food
for
doneness, and cook your food a
little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level.
When I touched START,
however, my oven didn’t come
on. Why not?
A.
The TIME COOK I & 11 pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads or else your oven will
not
begin cooking.
Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do I
need to do?
A. To cook on a power level other
than High, first touch the TIME
COOK
desired cooking time. Then touch
the POWER LEVEL pad.
“POWER 10” appears on the
display panel. Enter new power
level
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
close
START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining
Q. I opened the door to check on
the popcorn and “Error”
appeared on the display. Why?
A. The Popcorn program first
detects steam and then switches to
Time Cook. If you open the door
while “POP” is displayed, “Error”
will appear. Close the door, touch
CLEAR/OFF
may open the door when “End”
uppears
I
& II pad and set the
number and touch START.
To resume cooking, simply
the door and press the
on display.
a
time range to
on
timer.
and
begin again. You
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Automatic Roasting
Auto Roast uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired
serving temperature. Unlike
Temp
Cook & Hold, which uses
a single power level, Auto Roast
uses
u~ to 3 power settings which
autom>ticaljy
roasting, thus providing even,
tender cooking results without
overcooking.
Just as in conventional roasting,
only tender roasts should be Auto
Roasted until specified internal
temperatures
Less tender roasts should be
microwaved by time, according to
the cookbook which comes with
your oven.
Preparing Roasts for
Auto Roasting
switch
are
reached.
dur;ng
Place meat in oven with probe to
the
right.
Insert cable end of
firml~ into receptacle on oven wall.
Probe
How to Auto Roast Beef
Roast to Medium
2. When you select Auto Roast
~r
codes 1
4 beeps and “TURn”
the
the
roast, close the door and touch
START. (Note: Oven continues to
cook after the
not roast is turned over. )
2, the oven signals with
display
roast
when it’s time to turn
over. After
signal
tlashes
on
yOLI
turn the
whether or
Place tender beef roast in
bagon
dish. (Refer
instructions
cooking bag. )
cooking
center meaty
bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or
sides of the oven.
trivet in microw~v~-s~f~
to
package
for proper
lnser~
bag
horizontally into the
area
not touching
cooking
use of
probe through
1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
Touch number pad 1. “1“ and the
selected doneness code—in this
case, “MEd”- appear on the
display. “CODE” flashes. After 4
seconds, “START”
dis~lav.
Ro~st-Guide” for
recommended codes. )
‘
Note: By touching the AUTO
ROAST pad during cooking, the
meat’s internal temperature will be
displayed. (“COOL” will be
displayed until meat reaches
When pad is released, doneness
code reappears on the display.
Touch START. (See “Auto
tlashes
on the
complete list of
90°F.)
3. After a pre-programmed food
temperature is reached, oven beeps
4 times and
the
disolav.
4. Food will be held at this
temperature
._ ... = – . -
oven then beeps 4 times and
“End” appears.
“HOLd” appears on
L,
for 60
minutes. The
Place pork roast in cooking bag
and place in microwave-safe dish.
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Auto Roast Guide
●
Place
meats i n a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package
instructions
c
Recommended codes are shown on guide behind door, on front of oven.
● Insert probe
F()()d
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
well
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin
Poultry (6 lb.
Turkey
(Insert
horizontally into
meatiest
Roast
Bre:lst
probe
area.
for
proper use of cooking bag. )
as
described in the Automatic Roasting section.
Minimum
max.
)
Code
1
2
2
3
End
Temp.
1
60°F.
1700F.
1700F.
185°F.
Approx.
minutes per pound
Time
13-15
15-[7
15-19
17-20
Hold*
tiinutes
()
5-to
10
10-15
>oneness
Display
MEd
WELL
WELL
WELL
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring
food
to
180°F., and
temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast
as
explained in the Automatic
Roasting section. Display shows
“SIM” and “CODE 4.”
hold at that
ne
‘1’ Reconlnlcndcdstanding tin
before serv
Automatic Simmer Guide
Approx.
Time~ours
5-7
5-8
4-6
3-4
4-6
F()()d
Beef
Pot
Roas(
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Frycl
Haflork
Roast
Final
Temp.
I
800F.
1800F.
1800F.
1800F.
1800F.
ing.
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Doneness
DisplayComments
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
Add enough liquid to just
cover
meat. [f ;ldding
vegetables make sure they
completely covered by liquid.
Precook
inch
from
after 3
hours, it possible.
Add
4 cups liquid.
probe
in(o
inner thigh
:tnd
parallel tu
al’ter
I/2 0[ time.
SLunc
procedure as
Add
4 cups liquid.
meat.
top
meatiest
from
Place
probe 1
suti.ace.
Insert
~rca
below
leg.
Turn over
~lbovc.
Stir
of
cnd
are
Oven switches to Hold
and
continues holding at
at 180°F.,
180°F.
until you remove food and turn off
oven. If stirring is recommended,
you
can
restart oven by touching
the START
CLEAR/OFF
pad again.
pad
after cooking.
Touch
soup
Stock/
Vegetable
1800F.
1800F.
7-I()
5-7
SIM
SIM
Make
sure
thtit
vegetables
meat ~lrc
Stir
Add enough liquid to cover
peas
alter3 hours.
covered by liquid.
every ~
at Ieost
bours.
2 inches. Stir
~tnd
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Page 14
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the
next
page.
Enter the
pounds
Conversion Guide at right). Then
touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
and
tenths of a pound (see
food
weight in
3. Enter weight. For example,
touch number pads 1
of 1.2 pounds ( 1 pound, 3 ounces.
See Conversion Guide
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the
guide located at 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.
1. Remove food from package,
place in oven on microwave-safe
dish and close door.
~m~
2. Touch AUTO DEF pad.
~m~
4. Touch START
~how~
Twice during defrosting, the
oven beeps 4 times and “TURn”
flashes.
the Auto Defrost Guide
to do at the first and second signal.
Then close the door and touch
START. (Defrosting continues
during
When defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4
times. “End” remains
and oven beeps every minute until
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF
pad is touched.
and
2 for weight
tit
right.).
pad Dl\p]ay
detroit time counting down
Follow the directions in
for
what
“TURn” display.)
on
display
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs
to stand in order
defrost.
of the oven if you wish. Stand time
recommendations
uide on
YOLI may
the next page.
to
let the inside
take the
are
given in the
food out
Conversion Guide
If
the weight of the food is
stoted
in pounds and ounces, the
ounces
tenths (. I ) of a pound.
Inust
be converted to
Ounces
I–2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9- I ().6
11
I 2–13
14- I 5
Pounds
.1
.2
.
.4
.-
.7
.8
.9
3
5
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Page 15
Auto Defrost Guide
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
Chops
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Beef Patties
Roast
Ribs
Steak
Stew
Whole Chicken
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHTFIRST SIGNAL
I
(). I -6.0 lbs.Turn over.
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
I
0.
I - 6.() lbs.Turn over.
(). I -6.0 lbs.
0. I -6.0 lbs.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
I O.1
-6.0 Ibs. I Turn over.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
I
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
I
Separate.
I
Turn over.
Turn over
shield.
Turn over.
Turn over and
seuarate.defrosted pieces.
I
Turn over and
shield.
and
SECOND SIGNAL
II
Separate
where necessary.
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Remove defrosted
and
Separate patties.
Shield
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
I
Separate and remove
and shield
break
apart.
if necessary.
areas5 minutes
II
Turn over and shield.
STAND TIME
5 minutes
I
2 minutes
5 minutes
90 minutes
10 minutes
I
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
Cornish
Cornish
Fish fillets
Shrimp, scallops
Whole
Edges
with small pieces of foil.
hens (whole)0.1 -6.0 lbs.
hens (split)
fish
or thin areas of
meat
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
Turn over.
Turn over.
II
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
I
0.1 -6.0 lbs. \ Turn over.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
Turn over.
Separate.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Shield where
necessary.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
II
I
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
20 minutes in
refrigerator
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
I
5 minutes
5
minutes
5 minutes
Hold under
cold running
water.
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Page 16
Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook
a variety of foods to the desired
finished food temperature. The
Time Cook I & II setting is
recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods
which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp
Cook & Hold
guesswork out
the oven automatically switches
to “Hold” setting
the preset
maintains
you touch the CLEAR/OFF
Note: Oven
to “Hold” when preset
temperature is reached.
food
thfit
automatical]v
takes the
of
cooking, because
after
reaching
temperature and
temperature until
pad.
switches
{ood
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature
(Its appearance my vary from
picture above. ) The probe must be
used when using Temp Cook &
Hold
or Auto Roast. To use the
probe properly,
the Automatic Roasting section.
follow
food
of the
food.
directions in
How to Temp Cook a
Rolled Beef Rib Roast
to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
and attach
wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK &
HOLD
Step 3: Touch 1, 6
1600F.
probe securely in oven
pad.
and
()
for
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad.
Touch 5
Step 5: Touch the START
internal temperature
less than
“COOL”;
or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When
the oven will sound and
“Hold.” The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and
from
the oven.
for
medium power.
90°F.,
display will show
if
temperature is
1600F.
the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. If
of
the roast is
900F.
is reached.
disp]ay
food
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows
you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
To Use Auto Start
correct time of day.)
Step
3:
Enter your desired cooking
program.
Step 4:
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.
Touch START pad. The
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cre:un, frozen
etc.,
soften
temperatures. Batters,
frozen foods
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on
the display after
START pad?
A. “PRObE” will
don’t seat the cable end
probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven
TEMP COOK
forget
to use the probe.
Q. Can I
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
it
may damage
Q. Can I Temp Cook different
portions of food at different
temperatures?
A. Yes. The temperature probe
gives
YOU
dillerent portions of
different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply
place probe in
temperature setting as needed.
whipped toppings,
rapidly at warm
dollghs
are also difficult to
foods,
I
touched the
tlash if
you
of the
wal]
or if
yOLL
touch the
&
HOLD pad
leave
my probe in the
if
it touches the oven wall,
the
oven,
the freedom to
food
cook
food at
and change
and
and
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; foods
will heat more evenly though
requiring more time.
● Be sure
completely defrosted before
inserting probe. Probe may break
offif used in frozen
● Cover
control
frozen food
foods
loosely
and quick, even heating.
has been
foods.
for
moisture
16
Page 17
Auto Reheat
Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2
pads to bring previously prepared
foods
to serving temperature. With
many leftovers, there
look up reheating times in
cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
By actually sensing the steam
that escapes as food heats, this
feature automatically adjusts the
oven’s heating time to various
types and amounts of pre-cooked
food.
Because
must be covered
rehe~ting,
foods
moisture.
all
cooking containers
this feature is best with
you want to steam or
during
is no need to
the
automatic
retain
E
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Recommended
Bread products, foods that must
reheated uncovered,
require constant attention, foods
calling
surface
be Auto Reheated. It
Time Cook 1 & Il.
for a
dry look or crisp
after
reheatinz should not
foods
IS
best to use
b,
that
Easy to Use
Simply touch AUTO REHEAT
and
START.
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door
while the word “RHEAT” is
displayed—steam escaping from
the oven
performance.
opened, close the door
START immediately.
can
affect reheating
If
the door is
and
touch
A
wide
variety of previously
prepared
~an-
is recommended
of
foc)ds
including leftovers
be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat
f~)r
single-servings
food
or plates of leftovers.
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch
AUTO REHEAT pad.
“RHEAT” shows on display
“FOOD”
tlashes.
and
17
J
Page 18
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and
coverings help assure good
reheating results.
● Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
Wonder if it’s microwave safe’? Put
it to the test described in the
Microwaving Tips section.
● Never use tight-sealing plastic
lids—they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause poor reheating
results.
● Match the amount of food to
the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half
results.
● Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
● Stir or rotate some foods after
the beeping signal (if required).
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls. Cover with lids that fit. If
lids are not available, use plastic
wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap
should be loose over food to allow
for escaping steam. Seal by
pressing plastic wrap firmly
around edges.
full
for best
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely
reheated after using Auto
Reheat, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook
for additional time until
temperature is reached.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the
dish in Auto Reheat?
A.
Oven senses steam too quickly,
which shortens the reheating time
and leaves food too cool. Cover
tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of
food make a difference when
using Auto Reheat?
A. Yes, in some cases, larger
pieces
will
require additional
Time Cooking. Be sure to check
suggested arrangement of pieces in
the dish, since proper arrangement
is often a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
Q. Are there any other foods
which are reheated best using
Time Cook I & II, rather than
Auto Reheat?
A. Bakery foods, candies,
chocolate or foods when a dry or
crisp surface is desirable, are
reheated best by Time Cook 1 & 11.
Q. Would my plastic containers
with very tight fitting lids be
appropriate for Auto Reheat?
A. No, most types of plastic
storage dishes, butter tubs, etc.
with tight fitting lids are not
recommended for microwaving.
Also tight fitting plastic lids may
prevent adequate steam from
escaping and food may not heat
properly during Auto Reheat.
1
& 11 to reheat
desired
melted
Q. I tried to warm some chow
mein
noodles using Auto Reheat.
Why didn’t this
work’?
A. Food must have some moisture
in order to create steam which
helps the auto sensor function.
Extremely
mein
dry
foods such as chow
noodles, potato chips and
other such foods do not have
enough moisture.
Q. May I use Auto Reheat when
I am reheating many foods in
more than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because of different
tood
densities, attention needed during
reheating,
best
and
food amounts, it is
to
LISe
Time Cook 1 & II when
reheating many foods.
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Page 19
Auto Cook
The Auto Cook
used to eliminate your
Lip
cooking time in the cookbook
or guess
time. By actually sensing the
steam that escapes as food
microwaves, this feature
automatically adjusts the oven’s
cooking time to various types
and amounts of food.
Because most cooking containers
must be covered
Cook, this feature is best with
foods
retain moisture.
e
how
that
feature may be
need
long to set cooking
during
Auto
you
want to steam or
to
look
Foods Recommended
for a
dry
look or
crisp surface after
cooking should not be Auto Cooked,
It is best to Time Cook them.
Foods
that microwave best using
the temperature probe
Temp Cooked or
should
be
Auto Roasted.
Easy to Use
Simply touch three control
pads—AUTO COOK, desired
CODE, and START. The word
“AUTO” appears on the display
and
the sensor is activated to sense
steam
from
food.
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while
the word “AUTO” is
stetim
escaping
affect
cooking performance. If the
door is opened, close the door
touch START immediately.
from
displayed—
the oven
can
and
Example:
~m~
Pl~ce
covered
AUTO COOK
COOK CODE”
Touch number pad
code. “CODE 2“ shows.
seconds, “START”
display. Touch START.
tood
in oven Touch
pdd
“ENTER
fl~ihe~
on
for
desired
flashes
dl~pl’ly
After
on
4
A wide variety of
meats, fish casseroles, vegetables,
leftovers and convenience foods
can
be Auto Cooked.
foods
including
Foods Not Recommended
Foods that must be
uncovered,
constant attention,
require addition of ingredients
during
foods
cooking,
cooked
that require
foods
that
and foods calling
Auto Cook Codes
Auto
Cook
codes 1 through
are
designed to give you easy
automatic results with a number
of
foods.
Code 1, designed
foods
quickly, turns the oven off
automatically as soon
detects steam from the
When codes 2 through 8 are
selected, the oven determines
how much additional cooking
time is needed
been sensed, automatically switches
to TIME COOK and signals. The
word “AUTO” on the display
is then replaced by countdown
numbers indicating remaining
cooking time. When the signal
is heard,
opened
rotating
A guide behind the
lists
prepared fresh or uncooked foods
and appropriate codes are
recommended in the recipes
cooking
Cooking section.
the
for
stirring, turning or
food.
cooking codes
guide
after
oven
in
for
reheating
steam has
door
oven
for
the
Automatic
8
as
the sensor
foods.
may be
door
frequently
and
Word “AUTO” shows on display,
indicating steam sensor is activated.
DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING
DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING
PERFORMANCE.
Beep sounds when steam is sensed
and “AUTO” is replaced by cook
time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary.
When done, oven beeps every
minute
CLEAR/OFF is touched.
until
door is opened or
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Page 20
How to Adjust
Auto Cook Codes to
Suit Your Taste
By simply
Auto Cook code number, you
set the oven to cook
time than the code would regularly
provide.
For example, if code 4 cooks your
chicken more done than
set code 4 I next time
get
200/0
If
yOLI
than a code provides,
the
code.
For the chicken in the example
above, code
longer cooking time than the
regular code
adding o
shorter cooking time.
want a longer cooking time
4
I
49 would
wou]d
after
any
for 2090
yOLI 1
and
you’ II
add a 9
provide
provide.
can
less
ike
after
2070
it,
Example:
Bmg
Touch
AUTO COOK
Touch number pads 4
order. “AUTO CODE 4“ shows
and after
tlashes on display.
4 seconds “START”
pad
and
1 in that
~m~
Touch START. “AUTO” shows on
display, DO NOT OPEN DOOR
until
first
oven signal, then rotate
dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close
door and touch START to finish
cooking.
Questions & Answers
Q.
automatically cut off after the
Auto cycle when using Auto
Cook code 1, when it does not for
other settings?
A.
second phase of minutes counting
down.
in the
Q. If my food is not completely
cooked after using the suggested
code, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook I
level 10
completion.
Q. Do all fresh or frozen
vegetables require a standing
period after cooking with Auto
Cook?
A.
to a crisp
just
Therefore, it is recommended that
you let the vegetables stand
to 5 minutes depending on size
density of pieces. This standing time
also enhances the overall
appearance
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the
dish in Auto Cook?
A. Oven senses
which shortens the cooking time
and leaves food undercooked.
Cover tightly
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of
foods make a difference when
using Auto Cook?
A. Yes, in some cases,
pieces will require additional Time
Cooking. Be sure to check suggested
arrangement
since proper arrangement is
a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables
require water when using Auto
Cook?
A. Yes.
as
recommended on guide and cover
well
Q. Should I use Auto Cook to
cook pudding or sauces?
Why
does my oven
When using code 1, there is
All
the cooking is completed
first
phase or Auto.
and
power
for a few
Most vegetables are cooked
state
as
in regular microwaving,
Add water to the vegetables
for
even, complete cooking.
minutes until
during Auto Cook,
for
tlavor
of most vegetables.
steam
too quickly,
and
reset Auto Cook.
larger
of pieces in the dish,
often
no
up
and
and
A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during
cooking; therefore, Time Cook I
11 is recommended.
Q. My scalloped potatoes were
not completely cooked when
removed the dish after Auto
Cook. What is wrong?
A.
If
you prepared the sauce in the
oven prior to combining the sauce
with potatoes, there may have been
too
much remaining moisture in
the oven. Make sure you dry the
oven completely
Cook since this function operates
properly by sensing steam in
oven. Also, starting Auto Cook
with hot
oven too soon, and decreases the
first
Q. Are there any other foods
which are best Time Cooked,
rather than Auto Cooked?
A. Bakery foods, candies.
chocolate or
crisp surface is desirable are
cooked best by Time Cook I & Il.
Q. Would my plastic containers
with very tight fitting lids be
appropriate for Auto Cook?
A. No, most types
storage dishes, butter tubs, etc.
with tight fitting lids
recommended
Also, tight fitting plastic lids may
prevent adequate steam from
esctiping
cooking properly during Auto Cook.
Q. 1 tried to warm some chow
mein
Why didn’t this work?
A. Food must have some moisture
in
helps the auto sensor function.
Extremely dry foods such as chow
mcin
other such
enoLlgh
Q. May I use Auto Cook when
am cooking many foods in more
than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because
densities, attention needed during
cooking
best to use Time Cook
when cooking many
foods
sensing cycle.
and
noodles using Auto Cook.
order
to create steam which
noodles, potato chips and
moisture.
and
bel.orc
using Auto
creates steam in the
foods
when a dry or
of
piastic
are
not
for
microwaving.
may
keep food
foods
do not have
of different
food amounts, it is
1
&
i’oods.
&
I
the
melted
from
I
food
II
20
Page 21
Automatic Cooting Containers& Covers
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers
coverings help
~lssure good
and
cooking results.
● Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids or vented plastic wrap.
Wonder
it to the test described in
if
it’s microwave
safe’?
the
Put
Microwtiving Tips section.
● Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers—they
from esc~lping [uld c:luse food
can
prevent
ste~un
to
overcook.
● Match the amount of food to
the
size of the container. Fill
containers
:lt least h~df fLIll for
best
results.
● Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
beiore
placing
Beads
of moisture turning into
steam cun misle~ld
● Stir or rotate some foods after
food
in the oven.
the sensor.
a beeping signal, if required. See
Automatic Cooking Control
Guide and recipes on the
following pages.
nlicrow~lve-safe
Use
bowls
for
entrees
Cover with lids that
casseroles or
:ind
vegetables.
fit. If
lids
are
not available, use plastic wrap
wax p~lper.
vented
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
plastic
For frozen
tr~lys,
not
remove film over tray. Thick
entrees
cook-see
Plastic
over
wr:lp firmly
wrtip
food
to
around edges.
idlow for
entrees in paperboard
remove tray
may
take
from
longer
the Automatic Cooking
should be
box but
to
Control Guide.
For
trozen foods
remove
foil
goods, reinsert tray into box
close
ends of box.
in metal trays,
covering
and
baked
and
or
do
Use oblong or
for
chicken or corn on the cob.
square cont:tiners
Plastic wrap covering should be
vented over food to
UIIOW for
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
pl:lstic
wrap firmly
Paper plates—while
used
for
Time
Cooking
:lnd
Defrosting, do not use
~lround edges.
they
and
Temperature
muy
be
them with automatic cooking.
microwuve-safe pltites
reheating. Cover with
or
wax
paper.
or
bowls for
pl:~stic wr:lp
Use
—
Slit
pl~lstic
shown
above. Break
pouches I inch
food
as
up
thoroughly after oven signals.
Follow
Automatic
Guide setting
casserole meat
sauce.
If
they
Cooking
for
casserole;. Cover
and veget:ibles
are
not cool, it is
better to use Time Cook
Control
with
1
&
11.
Page 22
Automatic Cooting Control Guide
●
● Do not open oven
Auto
cycle.
When oven signals and
door
during
countdown time is displayed, door
may be
opened
for
stirring, turning
or rotating food. To resume
cooking, close door
and
touch
START.
● Match the amount of food to the
size
of container. Fill containers
least 1/2 full.
● Add 1/4 to l/2
cup
water to
fresh
vegetables.
Auto
Food
Canned
Thin—water
milk-based soups
sauces,
Thick—chili, beef
stew, ravioli,
spaghetti, chunky
soups
Vegetables—8 to
ounces
Leftovers
Convenience
Foods
Frozen dinners
(with entree and 2
vegetables or
vegetable
Frozen
entree
Pouch
Tray
Frozen
entree
(2 to 3 servings)
Frozen
entrees
Grocery-Shelf
dinner entrees
Foods
and
&ravies
and
pasta)
dinner
(individual
dinner
breakfast
16
Cook
Code
I
2
2
2
4
3
5
5
3
3
at
Foods should be covered with I id
to dish or plastic wrap to prevent
spattering to keep
oven clean.
Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf
should be covered tightly to ensure
even cooking.
● Be sure outside of container
inside of oven
●
After
completion
cycle,
if
are
dry.
of’
Auto Cook
food needs additional
cooking, return food to oven and
use Time Cook I & 11 to
cooking.
Container
Microwave-safe
contairtcr
size
Microwave-safe
container matched
size of
Microwave-safe
container matched to
amount of food.
Plate
sal’e
matched to amount
food.”
Package tray or plate
Pouch
Tray
Tr~y
Package
matched
ot
l’ood.
food,
or
microwave-
container
wrap
or
tray
Approx.
to
[u
2
of
Package
and
finish
Time
3
to 4 min.
pcr
CLlp
3 to
4 min.
per cup
4108
tnin.
to 4 min. per
serving
6 to
I () min.
3
to 6
min.
8
to I 1 min.
18
to 22 mill
3
to 5 min.
3 to
5 min.
To adjust cook times to suit
individual tastes, add a “1“ or
to code
nutnber
when entering
Auto Cook Code. See the Auto
Cook section
● Use of Auto Cook feature with
DOUBLE
for
instructions.
DUTY”l’M
shelf is not
recommended.
Comments
Covet- with
Cover
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap
Cover with
Cover with
plastic
[1
tray has
plastic wrap.
If
tray
plastic wrap.
lid to
dish or
with lid to dish or plastic
plastic
lid to dish or plastic wrap.
covcrin:
has
foil
plastic
toil
lid
to plate or
in place on
cover,
cover, replace with
replace
tray.
with
wrap.
wrap.
leave
.’9”
22
Page 23
Food
Casseroles
Pre-cooked
ingredients in
S~LICe,
such
as
tuna noodle, turkey
tctrazzini,
franks and
and
beans
Uncooked”
ingredients, such
scalloped potatoes
hamburger patty
stew
Meats, Poultry
Seafood
to
2X Ibs.)
pieces
Chicken
(Up
Whole chicken
(Up to
~
Ibs. )
Fish fillets ( 1 lb. )
loaf ( I X Ibs. )
Meat
Hamburger
patties
(4)
Sausage patties
( 12 oz.)
Pork chops
(4, X to
Shrimp (up
X-in.
thick)
to
I lb.)
Vegetables
Frozen,
1
()-()z.
block
Frozen,
1()-()z.
pouch
Baking
potatoes
(4, 6 to 8
Cubed
(Lip
Fresh
such as carrots,
brussels
broccoli,
caul
summer
squash, green beans
Fruit
Baked
pears
oz. each)
potatoes
to
2
lbs.
Vcgctahles,
sprouts,
i [lower,
and
dpp[CS,
(4)
)
winter
as
Auto Cook
Code
6
7
5
8
3
8
3
3
x
2
2
3
4
4
4
Container
IX-
10
3-qt.
casserole
lid
with
IX-
to 3-qt.
casserole
with lid
2-qt.
oblong glass
baking
dish
~-qt. oblong
baking
2-qt.
baking
9
x 5 x 3-in. loaf dish
8-in.
2-qt.
btiking
2-qt.
baking
~kLSS
dish
oblong gluss
dish
square
dish
oblong glass
dish
oblong glass
dish
2-q(. oblong glass
baking
dish
I
-qt. casserole
with
lid
Pouch on
safe
8-in.
plate
square
rnicrowave-
dish
2-qt. casserole
with
lid
IX-
to
2-qt.
with
casserole
lid
2-qt. casserole
lid
with
Approx.
~~
Time
to so
40 to 55 min.
8 to
24 min.
30
to 40 min.
7 to 10 min.
24 to 28 min.
9
min.
7 to
9
min.
7 to
30 to 35
min.
4 to 7 min.
7 to I 0 min.
8 to
I () min.
12 to
16 min.
20
to 30 min.
13
to 15 min.
12
to 14 min.
nlin.
Comments
When oven
signals, stir if
ncccss~ry.
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
Cover with
Place
plostic wrap.
in cooking bag; cut slits in
bag as
directed on package.
Cover with plastic wrap.
plustic
Cover with
Cover with plastic
When oven signals, turn patties
Cover with plastic
Cover with plastic
Add amount
wrap.
wrap.
over,
wrap.
wrap.
of water recommended on
package.
Cut slits in pouch as directed on
package.
Pierce
skin with fork. Arrange
around
sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.
1
to 1 X cup water.
Add
Add
1/4 to
1/2
cup water. When oven
signals, stir if necessary.
Add
2 tablespoons water per piece
fruit to dish.
of
Page 24
Automatic
CooHng Mea6
and Main Dishes
Meat, Fish & Poultry
For meat and fish loaves use
either the round
microw~lve-s~lfe cont~liners.
loaves
canned fish
Beef
Cover with plastic wrap.
made
loaf
or
loaf
with precooked
use Auto
uses Auto Cook
Cook code 8.
Fish
code ~
or
~’ish
fillets, whole
pieces
should be in single layer in
fltit
pie
pl;ite
or oblong dish to
Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto
Cook
codes. 3
fish or
seafood
fit.
How to Adapt Microwave
Casserole Recipes
To
[ldapl
your casserole recipes for
Automatic Cooking.
1. Select recipes
adding
ingredients at different
stages during cooking or recipes
th~lt
require
or
rotiiting.
2. Use
that
food Lunount.
or
3. For
container with
(no vents). For cheese or
topped casseroles, remove cover
after
then continue cooking uncovered.
4. Allow precooked ingredients or
hot sauces to COOI slightly before
adding
5.
submerged in liquid.
microwilve-silfe cont~liners
are
appropriate in size to the
smidler.
saucy
oven signals
other ingredients.
Me;lts :lnd
th;lt do
not require
extr~l
attention, stirring
Use
3-qt.
containers
casseroles,
lid
vegetables should be
cover
or plastic wrap
crumb-
and add
topping,
Chicken breasts
turkey parts
micr(~wave-s:lfe
dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
cooking
chicken, shield breast bone with
small strip
using Auto Cook code 5.
Pork chops automatically cook
well i n
dish. Add barbecue sauce or other
s~iuce
plastic wrap. Microwave using
Auto Cook code 7. Rotate dish
when oven signals
time is
b~lg
2-qt.
on each chop. Cover with
displ~lyed.
and
pieces or
should
be placed in
square’ or oblong
is used
of foil. Microwave
oblong
for
whole
&lass bilking
and rem~li
n i
If
ng
Chuck roasts
a
a
microwave-safe dish with
cup
water,
wriip,
venting one corner. Use
Auto Cook code 2.
Spare ribs and brisket should be
automatically
glass
container. Cover with plastic
wrap.
Make
meat. Microwave using Auto Cook
code 2. Rotate dish when oven
signals
displayed.
should
be placed in
Cover with
cooked
sure liquid covers
and
remaining time is
in
plastic
~in
oblong
1/2
24
Page 25
Meat or Main Dish Recipes
Mexican Meatball
Casserole
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—20 min.
Makes
In
bread crUlnbs,
powder,
Mix well
Arrunge b:dls
Set
In small
beans, tomiitoes and
Mix well
over meatballs. Cover. Microwave
on
meatballs when oven signals
rem:lining
6
to 8 Servings
1
lb. ground chuck
cup dry bread crumbs
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1/8
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon chili powder
3
tablespoons dry minced onions
egg
1
3
tablespoons ketchup
cup instant rice
1/2
can
1
(15X
undrained
1
can
(
14Yz
chopped and undrained
tablespoon chili powder
1
large
mixing bowl,
onion, egg and
and form
:iside.
mixing bowl
and
Auto
Coc~k code 6.
time is displayed.
Lemo~utter
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—5 min.
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Place
butter in 2-qt.
Microwave at High ( 10)
seconds, until melted. Blend in
rem:iining
fish
Coat both sides
stiuce.
dish. Cover with
venting one corner about 2 inches.
Microw:lve
ingredients except
fillets.
Arrange ti I lets in
on Auto Cook code
6
oz.) kidney beans,
oz.) tomatoes,
pl~lce
meat,
pepper, salt, chili
ketchup.
into 18 balls.
in 2-qt. casserole.
place
rice,
chili
powder.
pour in casserole
Rearrange
and
Fillet of Sole
8
baking
dish.
for
30-45
for
of fish
with butter
b:lking
pl~lstic wr~lp,
8.
Chicken Teriyaki
Auto Cook Code@
Approx. Cooking Time—32 min.
Makes 4 Servings
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup orange juice
1 whole chicken (about 3
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
In small cooking
stiuce,
honey
Add
chicken to
plastic tie. Turn chicken on its side
in 2-qt. oblong
Marinate 1 hour on
Place
bird
Slash bag near
on Auto Cook code 4. When oven
signals, remove chicken
prepare Teriyaki
gl:iss
measuring cup stir together
water
and
corner
scissors
Microw:lve at
stirring once. Remove chicken
from
bag
sauce
over
serving.
and orange
bre:lst-side-up
closure. Microwave
cornstarch. Cut oft one
of cooking
and dr:iin
High (
to serving platter. Pour
chicken just before
7
bug,
mix soy
juice.
bag
and
tie
with
gl:lss baking
each
side.
in dish.
and
sauce.
In
I-pt.
bag
with
juices into cup.
10)
2 minutes,
Ibs.)
dish.
Classic Ham Loaf
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—16 min.
Makes 6 Servings
1
lb. ground cooked ham
lb. ground fresh pork
1/2
1/2
cup soft bread crumbs
1/2
cup water
2
tablespoons instant minced
onion
1/4
teaspoon pepper
Mix
ground ham and
thoro-”gh]y
onion
loaf in 9-in. pie plate. Cover with
pl:lstic
Cook code
with crumbs, water,
and
pepper. Mold into
wrap. Microwave on Auto
6.
pork
tlat
Chicken and Rice
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—27 min.
Makes 6 Servings
1
can
(1OYZ
oz.) condensed
cream of mushroom soup
1-1/4
cups milk (1 soup can full)
cup instant rice
3/4
can (4 oz.) mushrooms,
1
stems and pieces, drained
pkg.
1
1
In mixing bowl mix soup, milk,
rice, mushrooms
mix.
Arrange chicken pieces in u 2-qt.
oblong
me:itiest
Pour soup mixture over chicken.
Cover with plastic
Microwave on Auto Cook code
(lfi
oz.) dry onion
soup mix
cut up chicken (about 3
and
onion soup
glass baking
pieces to outside of dish.
dish with
wrup.
Ibs.)
6.
Swiss Steak
Auto Cook Code 2
Approx. Cooking Time—65 min.
Makes 6 Servings
Ibs.
1-1/2
1/4
1-1/2
1/8
Cut meat in 6 pieces
mixture
Place in
with onion. Break up tomatoes
with
Microwave on Auto Cook code
Rearrange meat when
and
round steak, l/2-in.
thick, tenderized or
pounded with meat mallet
cup flour
teaspoons salt
teaspoon pepper
medium onion, sliced thin
1
can (16 oz.) tomatoes
1
and
coat with
of
flour,
salt
and
pepper.
3-qt.
casserole. Cover
fork and
remaining time is
pour over top. Cover.
oven sign~ds
displ~iyed.
2.
25
Page 26
Automatic Cooting Vegetables
Fresh or Canned Vegetables
Whole or
vegetables such as cauliflower
squash use Auto Cook
a
round container close to the size
of
vegetable.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
large
Add
halves of
code
I/2
cup
1. Use
water.
Frozen Vegetables
or
Pieces or slices of vegetables
of
water.
code
Use
1.
require I/4 to I/2 cup
appropriate size covered container.
Microwave on Auto Cook
Microwave dry root vegetables
like carrots on Auto Cook code 5,
stirring after oven signals and time
remaining appears
Recover and touch START to
finish
cooking.
on
display.
Precooked/canned vegetables
should be placed in round
container. Container should be no
more than
Auto Cook code
serving.
1/3 full.
Microwave on
8.
Stir
before
Block or
vegetables should be placed in
suitable size container
full)
wrap. Add I or 2 tablespoons
water. Microwave on Auto Cook
code
loose
pieces of frozen
and covered with
8.
Stir
before
serving.
(at
least half
lid
or plastic
Pouches
should be slit
placed on microwave-safe plate.
Microwave
Flex
of frozen vegetables
l/2°
in center and
on
Auto Cook code
pouch before serving.
1.
Page 27
Vegetible
Recipes
Stir Fry Vegetables
Auto Cook Code 1
Approx. Cooking Time—12 min.
Makes 4 Servings
1 tablespoon oil
1
tablespoon soft butter
3 medium onions, quartered
1 small green pepper,
cut in l/4-in. wide strips
2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage
2/3
cup
carrots, sliced in thin
diagonal slices
1/4
cup
sliced green onions
1 cup broccoli
1 cup cauliflower
2 stalks celery, sliced
diagonally
Toss
vegetables
in
3-qt. nlicr~)wilvc-sate c:isserole.
Cover, Microw:lve on Auto C()()k
code
1, stirring
signals
on displily. Serve inlnledi:l[ely.
llnd
[i Inerenlilining
flowerets
with
WCI
1 when
flowerets
oil tind butter
oven
i~ppciu-s
Summer Garden Stew
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—34 min.
Makes
1/4
cheese
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut
In :14-5-qt.
nlix all
well blended.
on Autc) Cook code 6.
before serving.
6
to 8 Servings
1
medium zucchini, cubed
1
large
potato, peeled and
cubed
large carrots, coarsely grated
2
1
small onion, cut in pieces
small
head of cabbage,
sliced
1
can (
10YJ
mushroom soup
1
cup shredded cheddar
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom
pieces, drained
in l/4-inch pieces
ingredients together
6
oz.) cream of
deep
casserole dish.
C~~ver.
M
Stir well
unti
icrowilve
I
Corn Pudding
Auto Cook Code 1
Approx. Cooking Time—9 min.
Makes
1-1/4
Melt butter in I -
c~isserole. Blend
:tnci s:llt. Stir
blend
cr:lcker crunlbs evenly OVC1° top.
Cover. Microw~lve on Auto C()()k
code
just
bel.ore
Eggplant
Auto Cook Code 1
Approx. Cooking Time—18 min.
Makes 4 to
flour. Pour mixture over
pineapple
pineapple. Top with mixture of 2
cups buttery-flavored cracker
crumbs and I/2 cup
Cover with plastic wrap and cook
on Auto Cook code 1.
accompilniment.
(20
oz. ea. ) drained
cup sugar and 1/2
and
stir to evenly coat
melted
tangy
dish
butter.
Desserts & Breads
Baked Apples automatically cook
well using Auto Cook code
Match number of apples to size of
microwave-safe covered container.
Use Auto Cook code 8
Pears also.
for
8.
Baked
Stewed Fruit and Fruit
Compotes should be stirred well
before microwaving, especially it’
sugar is added. Cover; use Auto
Cook code I and stir once or twice
after
oven
signals
appears on display. Touch START
and
finish
cooking.
and
time
Nut Topped Cakes are easy to
cook automatically. Grease bottom
and sides of microwave-safe
cake container and sprinkle bottom
evenly with
or coconut. Carefully pour batter
from
one box (2-layer size) cake
mix over nuts, cover with plastic
wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook
code
6.
before
1/3
cup chopped nuts
Let stand 15 minutes
inverting to
cool.
fluted
28
Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread
CUD
melted butter and 1/2 CUP
br~wn sugar
dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
1/2
cup chopped nuts. Arrange
can ( 10 oz. ) refrigerated biscuits
around edges and place drinking
glass, open end up, in center.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on Auto
Invert onto serving plate, letting
dish stand over ring a
before removing.
in 8-in. round
Co(>k
few
giass
code 4.
minutes
I
1/4
Bacon and Cheese Topped
Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup
chopped crisp fried bacon
tablespoon Parmesan cheese in
well greased 8-in. round glass dish.
Carefully pour batter
(8-
1/2
oz. ) cornbread mix over
above ingredients. Cover with
plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code
oven signals and time remaining
appeurs
10
minutes before inverting.
6.
Rotate
on display. Let stand 5 to
from
1/2
and
I pkg.
turn
1
after
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Desseti Recipes
Easy Chocolate Cake
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—14 min.
Makes 1 (10-in.) Tube Cake
1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s
Food cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
In large
eggs, oil and water.
package recommendations
mixer speed
Grease a 16-cup plastic microwave
fluted
Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over
bottom. Pour batter over nuts.
Cover with plastic wrap
microwave on Auto Cook
Let stand in dish 5 minutes
inverting.
bowl,
or straight-sided ring mold.
place cake
Follow
and
time.
mix,
for
and
code 6.
before
Cherry Cobbler
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—n min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1
can (20-22 oz.) prepared
cherry pie filling
2
cups dry yellow or white
cake mix (1 pkg. [9 oz.] or
1/2 pkg. [17
1/4
cup melted butter
cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2
1
teaspoon ground
cinnamon
In 8-in. square dish, spread pie
filling.
In small bowl, mix together cake
mix, butter, nuts,
until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over
cherries or in three rows so
cherries
plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 1.
are
visible. Cover with
1
OZ.])
and
cinnamon
Mexican Bread Pudding
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—12 min.
Makes about 6 servings
4
cups bread cubes, loosely
packed into cup
cup brown sugar
1/2
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
1/4
teaspoon salt
cup raisins
1/2
1/4
cup chopped pecans
1/4
cup slivered almonds
cup Jack cheese, cubed
1/4
chopped apple (3/4 to
1/2
cup)
1-314
cups milk
cup butter
1/4
eggs, well beaten
2
Spread bread cubes evenly in
inch round dish. Mix sugar,
cinnamon, salt, raisins, pecans,
almonds, cheese
together. Sprinkle evenly over
bread cubes.
Measure milk into 1 -qt. measuring
cup. Add butter. Microwave
High ( 10) 4 minutes, until butter is
melted. Rapidly stir in beaten eggs
with a
over bread mixture. Cover with
plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 6.
fork and
Streuseled
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—10 min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
6 cups sliced, peeled apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In 8-inch square dish
and
I/4 cup
With pastry blender mix
cup sugar,
cinnamon
over top
Auto
of apples. Microwave on
Cook
and
apple
mix well. Pour
Apples
1
place
sugar.
oats,
butter
until
crumbly. Sprinkle
code 1.
and
1
8-
at
apples
tlour, 1/3
Pineapple Upside Down
Cake
Auto Cook Code
Approx. Cooking Time—7 min.
Makes 1 (8-in. round) Cake
1/4
cup butter
cup brown sugar
1/3
1
can (8-1/4 oz.) pineapple
slices, drained, reserving
liquid
maraschino or candied
4
cherries, cut in half
cups yellow cake mix
1-1/2
1
egg
2
tablespoons oil
Reserve liquid
slices plus water to equal 1/2 cup.
In 8-in. round dish place butter.
Microwave at
until melted. Sprinkle
butter. Drain pineapple (reserving
liquid) on paper towels
arrange in dish. Decorate with
cherries. Place
up, in center of dish.
Prepare cake mix using I egg, 2
tablespoons oil, and reserved
pineapple liquid plus water to
equal
1/2
cup. Mix at high speed
for
2 minutes. Carefully
batter
over fruit in dish. Cover
with plastic wrap. Microwave on
Auto Cook code 1.
1
from
pineapple
High
( 10) I minute
a glass,
sugar
over
and
open side
spread
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Page 30
How to Use the Double
Duty’TM
Shelf
● Use the shelf only when
cooking foods on 2 levels.
●
Do
not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven.
Product
●
Use pot holders when
handling metal shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
●
Do not store microwave
browning dish on metal
shelf.
●
Use of
shelf with Auto Cook, Auto
Reheat or Popcorn program
is not recommended.
The
wire shell is specifically
designed for :idded c:lp:lcity
he:iting :ind
Inicrowave
one i’ood nl~ly be he~lted
rehe:lted ~lnd re:ldy [o
s:itne tinle.
When
shelf, sonle
I’ronl the
with your
arrange
the
next
inlport:lnt:
sllggestions ~t
size should be considered;
over 4 inches high or 3 ‘A pounds
Betorc pl:lcing food
check [o
to:ether on or under the
Cookwtire for he~lting or rehe~lting
include 1
~x5x~_inch Ioaf
pie
Leftovers
individual] ceranlic or
or divided plates.
see
cup
pllltes.
nlay
in the dishes.
th~lt
they will
shelf.
pleasuring cup,
dishes or 9-inch
be
placed
in
plt~stic
fit
stnall
bowls
Positioning the Shelf
~
‘> /-
B7.
bL
To
position
shelf,
the shell support
support
side of the oven i n the
Next, lower the
support guides
guides
oven in the front.
When properly positioned,
shelf
level
side wall of the oven.
If
arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the
positioned
~our
touching oven walls.
the DOUBLE
tip the back slightly
guides onto the
guides loc~lted on etich
rear.
lront
until the
fit
onto the support
]()~ated at
should
and
not touch the
shelf supports
each side Of the
fit snllgly
right-side-up on all
in
shelf is
anti
buck or
not
DUTY’’”
and fit
shelf
the
place,
be
(
Use
pot
holders when
foods hc~lted
oven
sheli, espcci~dly
30
h:ind]ing
together with your
when
Use
wax paper or pl:lstic wr:lp
instead of lids on
tnay :ldd
too
ctisseroles,
nluch height
Lids
to dish.
Page 31
How to Heat or Reheat
Similar
Two plates of leftovers may
reheated
or dense
plate
Microwave
minutes. Reverse position of
(top to bottom)
Continue microwaving
(
10) for
heating. if necessary, until hot.
Reheating
should be less
possible. Cover with plastic wrap.
Use staggered arrangements
food,
ofshelf
Refer
Guide in cookbook
microwave time per casserole
add
the times together, Microwave
at
High (
foods
time. Several
leftovers
same
positions afterhalf of time.
~pes
together. Arrange thick
foods
and
cover with plastic
2 to 3 minutes. Continue
two
placing
and
to Heating or Reheating
I())
(top to bottom)
may be heated in the
w~y,
stirring
of Food
to outside
at Hixh
( I ()) for
and rotate
casseroles (height
thtin
4 inches) is
food
on right side
left side of
reversing position of
small
bowls of
and
1/2 turn.
at
High
floor.
for
suggested
after
reversing
edges
halfof
be
wrap.
3
plates
of
and
of
Two frozen individual entrees
(5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV
dinners (10 to 12 oz. each) are
b(}th
ready to serve
time. Remove trays of food
their boxes. If there
remove them
of food to their boxes. (Batter
foods” should
trays
and cooked
Place
in oven with
on right
dinner on left floor.
High ( I ()) for 8 minutes. Reverse
positions (top to bottom)
foods
microwaving
minutes. Check dinners
heating. If one dinner seems less
done than desired, return it to the
box
and
I to 2 more minutes.
be removed
shell
1/2
turn. Continue
continue heating on
tit
the
same
are toil
covers,
and
return the trays
from
conventionally,)
one
TV dinner
and the second
Microwave
and rotate
at
High (
I()) for 8
for
from
the
I.loor
How to Reheat Several
Different
~pes
of Foods
Together
When heating
types
of
should be served hot must be
placed
on the shelf, while
which need only to be warmed
should be
This is because microwave energy
enters the oven from the top
Also,
it is important to remember
that
foods
energy
at different
be affected by the size of the
and
its starting temperature.
several
different
food t(}gether, foods
foods
placed
on the oven
absorb microwave
rates. Rates can
which
tloor.
only.
food,
BecaLlse
may need to
or dense
oi time, then
less dense
one
seems undercooked hut the others
are
underheated food
Heat or reheat different types of
l“ood
heating times,
foods
in
stir or
reverse positions). Check
(especially those on oven
after 3/4
any which are done. Continue
ooking
at
Place on shelf
which need the most heating, such
as leftover
casseroles
vegetables, rice or pasta.
floor those foods which need only
be warmed, such as bakery pies.
rolls,
Pop popcorn on the microwave
oven floor only. Popcorn placed
on the oven shelf wi II not pop
properly. Use a special microwave
popcorn accessory or prepackaged
popcorn labeled
microwave ovens.
of the varying rates,
start
reheating a
food a few
foods,
of the
cookbook.)
foods
heated
satisfactorily, let the
at High ( I ()). To determine
together. (See heating
rearran&e foods (dc~
of
totu]
others.
I
minutes
add
other smaller or
Alternately, if
yOLI
are heating
continue cooking
add
times
for
Afterhalfof time,
not
foods
floor)
time and remove
I
large
or dense
fried
chicken,
of canned or leftover
Pluce
muffins
or breads.
for
LISe
in
you
large
aheac
all
guide
1
I
food!
on
—
31
Page 32
GROU~ING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric
escape wire
This’ appliance is equipped with
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1 )
shock
by providing
for
the electric current.
an
a
WARNING–improper
use
of
the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Y
Fig. 1
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Use of Adapter PlugsUsage situations where
appliance’s power cord
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be
dkconnected
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
adapter
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
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
again
(Fig:
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapterplu s not
permitted Align
Fig. 2
the power cord.
Inanada)
Iar
e
until a proper ground has
been established.
infrequently.
of a UL listed
2) which is available
I
m
0
m ~,
a
II
w’
~;;~;!;?;~m
connection
before use
‘
(3
.,
(
will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in
these situations because
disconnecting
places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure
adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong
receptacle replaced with a
prong
(grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
of the power cord
of the
wall
three-
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance
(15 amperes).
If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven, the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound
is in use. Cook times may be
longer as well.
A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce risks of
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Do not drape
the cord over a countertop or table
where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
accidentally.
may vary when oven
32
Page 33
Care and Cleating
a
Your new microwave oven is a
valuable appliance. Protect it
from misuse by following these
rules:
● Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
door
a
few minutes after
helps air-out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with
solution of
keeps the interior fresh.
● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside
outside oven walls
scratched. The control panel
damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
baking
soda
can
cooking
and
be
water
and
can
a
be
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.
Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may
require a damp cloth.
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
spatters daily
soiled with
thoroughly
and
a damp
and
dry.
Remove
up
wash when
cloth. Rinse
Metal and
Wipe frequently with a damp cloth
to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL
AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
MAR THE SURFACE.
Glass Cooking Tray.
it is necessary to remove the
cooking tray
tray or oven. To prevent breakage,
do not place tray into water just
after cooking. Wash it carefully in
warm, sudsy water or in the
dishwasher. The tray can be broken
if dropped. Remember, do not
operate the oven without the
cooking tray 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
cleanser.
After using Bon
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean as soon after using as
possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy
cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
scouring
and dry or wash in dishwasher.
DOUBLE
shelf
in a microwave oven
use in a conventional oven. Do not
use a browning dish with the shelf.
Arcing could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher. Do not
clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.
plastic parts on door:
Occasionally
for
cleaning of the
Ami(~)
brand
Ami@brand
Amic~)
brand cleanser
It
may scratch the paint.
ball
if necessary. Rinse
DUTY’l’”
accessory is designed for use
shelf. Your
only;
do not
How to Clean the Outside
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth,
rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives, or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning
surfaces of door and 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 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.
Oven Lamp Replacement
First unplug the oven. Then
remove lamp compartment cover
by removing screw which holds
cover in place. Cover is located on
the back of the outer case.
\\
I
Replace with 40-watt appliance
bulb. (It is available in drug and
hardware stores. ) Replace
compartment cover. Plug in
the oven.
\
i
33
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,:>::.
.->*”
“,.-~-= - Use This Problem Solver
—
-.... -,
,
Questions?
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET
OVEN WILL NOT
START
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse
or reset circuit breaker.
● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
● Make sure 3-prong
● Door not securely closed.
● START must be touched
● Another selection entered already in oven
to
cancel it.
● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 & 11.
●
CLEIAR/OFF
plug
on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
after
entering cooking selection.
and
CLEAR/OFF pad not touched
pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
●
Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK & HOLD.
● Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO COOK or AUTO
ROAST.
● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or
amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional cooking
time for completion.
● Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power level.
● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific
instructions. Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.
● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when
cooking more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.
● Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.
● Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus
Iessening
the
cooking time in Auto Cook function.
“
Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook. Check
Automatic Cooking Guide.
● Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook & Hold
or Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook for specific instructions.
“PRObE” APPEARS ON
DISPLAY
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp
Cook & Hold or Auto Roast functions.
● During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened
before steam
● No
steam
start of Popcorn program.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reelection around
outer case.
door or
● Dimming oven
in
blower
operating at power levels other
than high.
●
Dul
I thumping sound
is operating,
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer
34
could
be detected or steam was not detected in maximum time.
was detected by sensor within tour minutes and 10 seconds after
I ight
and change
sound may occur while
whi Ie
oven
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference
while
caused
by other small
using your
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
Center’
/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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With the purchase
assurance that if you
from
Be There
ofyour”
GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!
any user. Other
should be referred to qualified service
versonnel.
exerkised,
may cause unsafe operation.
since improper servicing
~erformed by
servi;ing
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
date such as your sales slip or
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check to establish warranty period.
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WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
part of the microwave oven
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
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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
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
magnetron tube
labor charges.
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any
that
if the
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the
costs to your home.
All warranty
by our
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE’ SERVICE.
●
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 NOTRESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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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
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
Warrantor: General Electric Company
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from state to state.
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