GE JE1468L User Manual

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UseandGre&WKng

Countertop Microwave Oven

Guide’

Safe~

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add

Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 19, 30,32

Auto Cook ..............................................22.29

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

Automatic Cooking Control Guide ...24, 25 Auto

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Start/Rem index.......... . . . . . . . . . . . .............14

Clock

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking by Temperature ...........................20

Cooking by Time . 12-14

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

Cooking Guide

Defrosting by Time......, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Defrosting Guide ..........................................32

Delayed Cooking . . . 10 Double Duty

Express Cook Feature

Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................30

Heating or Reheating Guide

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

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

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . 14, 15 Power

Program Cooking ............................................9

Recipes, Cooking Tips .........................24-33

Temperature Probe 4,7,8,10,16,17,20,38

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

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

30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reheat............................................2

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Shelf

..............4,5, 7, 14,21,22,24,30,34, 35

..................,..............1

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......................3l

Levels........8-

l3,

16, 18,20,31-33

18, 19

1,22

16, 17

........8, 9

11, 12

‘Mode’JE’468L’

Problem

More questions

GE Answer

Care and Cleaning ....................36, 38

Double Duty

Light Bulb Replacement.............................38

Temperature Probe .....................................36

lnstallation..........................................37

Adapter Plugs . .

Extension Cords ...........................................3 7

Grounding Instructions ..............................37

Consumer Services ...................39

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................39

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

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

Solver.................,..........,..38

?...call

Center@

800.626.2000

Shelf

....................,..,............3

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy questions.

If you don’t understand something

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

you

operate

for

answers to your

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll

find them on a label inside

the oven. These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card.

If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances

Range Product Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

for

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

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound operating at power levels other than high.

● Dull thumping

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed your microwave oven. It’s similar to the caused by other appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

esc(lping

may

occur while

sourld

while oven

w~ile

using

interfitrence

sm~ll

from

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not

Attempt

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

(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.

Do Not

(c)

particularly important that the properly and that there is no

(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.

Operate

the oven if it is damaged, It is

EXPOStJRE

ove~l

door close

dama~;e

to the:

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

WARNING-~oreducetheris~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

the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet, See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book.

●

For best

operation?

plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Do not

mount

this

appliance

over a sink. Instill or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Be certain to place the front surface of the door

3 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, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

●

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.

●

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.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

produck.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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

—Do not 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 2, 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.

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WORTANT SAFETY

(continued)

mSTRUCTIONS

—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 can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in this book. TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metal

shel~

at least

1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware

may

become hot

because of heat transferred from

the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

Sometimes,

too hot to touch.

the glass cooking tray can become

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(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

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

cookwar*Plastic

cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be

used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of

overcoobng.

In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons:

1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving.

3) Do not permit children to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision.

●

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.

●

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.

●

Thermometer—Do

not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the

microwave

oven,

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●

Spontaneous

bofling-Under

certain special circumstances, liquids

or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

~~Bo~able~’

plastic bags

as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking

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

cooking pouches and tightly

should be slit, pierced or vented

●

Hot foods and steam can cause

burns.

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

may start to boil during

closed

Be careful when opening

●

Use of the DOUBLE —Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.

Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat. —Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels. —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).

DUTYTM

Shelf accessory.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessory

Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your

JX-20B Installation Kit converts this oven to a

built-in wall oven.

GE supplier.

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MICROWAV~G TWS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

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

● If you are not

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

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

CUD

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

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

“

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● 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.

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

We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy

with the service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for further help.

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

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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

CLEAWOFF pad.

Door Latches. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave

energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature

probe must be securely inserted into receptacle

when using

Temperature Probe. Use with

Hold and Auto Roast functions only.

DOUBLE-DUTYTM

several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions

and Double Duty

instructions. ) Food microwaves best when

placed directly on the oven

shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels.

Temp

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast.

Temp

Shelf. Lets you microwave

shelf pages

floc)r.

fOr

Use this

Cook&

special

Touch Control Panel and Display. See next page for instructions.

Door Latch Release. Press latch release button at

8. indent to open door.

Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place when using the unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.

10. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods.

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

oven:

Cooking performance will be

walls

of the microwave oven.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

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

“Error” Appears on Display:

● During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program, the

door was opened before steam could be detected.

● No steam was detected by sensor within 4 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 receptacle.

DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

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

TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

2. power level 3 (Low).

TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected

3. amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High).

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

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

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then

6. number pad for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times shuts off.

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.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

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

until

the food is done and oven

Temp

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 Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

10.

ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

AUTO

11.

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

12.

AUTO DEFROST. Touch this weight. The oven automatically-sets power levels and defrosting time.

13.

TEMP

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the

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. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through

5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power

level

2 minutes at power level 10.

17. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole

minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

18.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

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

19. START. After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

“1

:30” will appear in display.

START~EMINDER. Allows

pad

COOK & HOLD. Use the temperature

CLEAWOFF pad.

10. For example, touch 2 then START for

YOU

and enter food

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+poHRNl&

—

When You Plug in the Oven

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

CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the

clock can be set.

Sensor Controls

GuIDE BEHIND DOOR

EXPRESS cooK~

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

CLEAWOFF.

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 choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to heat foods for 30 seconds using Add 30 Seconds; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook Time Cook I & II for a 2-stage program using different times and power levels; or use the Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold.

& II; set

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HOW TO USE THE MmUTE/SECO~ TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To Step 2: Touch number pads 3

(for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

down. The timer signals when time is up.

and

MINUTE pad

Using a Holding Time

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

Programming Delayed Cooking

delay

cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

either TIM-E COOK I & II, TEMP COOK

touch & HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When

delaying Temp cooking: be

Timer will count down to O and cooking will begin.

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast

sire

probe is in food.

Touch START.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

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

it in the oven.

TIME

DEFROST

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

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

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE pad to hold for

10 minutes.

TIME COOK

Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE pad for 25 minutes of cooking time.

START

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II

pad

Step 8:

function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Touch START. As each

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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods

such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen

dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is

meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting

time and power levels for you.

● Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

prefemed

for

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 no metal.

the door. Be sure the package contains

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 3: Select recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.

START

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

1/2

of the total defrosting time

Step 4:

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

Touch START. When

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted

in the package. Tightly closed packages should be

slit,

pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

● 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.

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the

defrosting time.

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

should

not be allowed

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DEFROSTING BY

(continued)

T~E

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the usual. Raise the power level after entering the time

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). by touching the desired power level pad. Power

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than

level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

COO~NG

Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

cup of coffee by following the steps below.

!?;!;[:; instan}

coffee

and

stir to

dissolve. Use a

cup that has no

metal decoration

and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips

section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Tl~jC,~OK

—

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1

and MINUTE pad for

minute.

T~E

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

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step

Touch START.

START

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

“End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

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

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & 11.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program. This is if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

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

Step

Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

ideal

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

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK

Step 5: Set your second cooking time.

Step 6: Change the power level.

& 11.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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

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

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

Step 10: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

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

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1–5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

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~~~~~

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amountofyourdesiredcookingtime

(in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to

ADD 30

SECONDS

extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

Step 2: Touch the START pad.

START

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.

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How to Use Auto Start

COO~NG

(continued)

T~E

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.

Step 1: Touch AUTO START/

AUTO START REMINDER pad.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven.

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

Step 1: Touch AUTO

AUTO START START/REMINDER pad.

REMINDER

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later).

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 cooking program Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

automatically start at the desired time.

Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The

REMinder time may be displayed by touching the

AUTO START/REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

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PoPcom

NOTE: Use of the metal Double shelf with the Popcorn program is NOT recommended.

I The Popcorn feature is designed to be used

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn.

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

Dutyl’M

only

Step 4:

START

‘

mg~::~:

sensor automatically calculates the cooking time.

Touch START. The popcorn

Step 5: When cooking is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End.” Open the door and remove the popcorn.

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

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

pad and then touch number pad 9. The

:::::RN

appear on the display with a plus sign beside it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided.

Questions and Answers

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 may open the door when “End” appears on display.

CLEAWOFF

and begin again. You

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you can make.

pad and then touch number pad 1. The word “POP” will

‘ouchthepopcoRN

appear on the display with a minus sign beside it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn

feature in my microwave oven?

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

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AUTO~TIC ROAST~G

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook

to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Temp

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish.

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe

firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

‘

How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

Touch number pad 1. Touch START. (See the “Auto Roast Guide” for

comDlete cod;s. )

NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat’s internal temperature will be

disulaved. wifl b;

is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

Step

Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4

beeps

flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

list of recommended

(“COOL”

displayed until meat reaches

2: When you select

and “TURn”

AUTO ROAST

90°F.)

When pad

CODE

Step 3: After a

pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps

4 times and “HOLd”

oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in

● Recommended codes are shown

microwave-safe dish. (Refer to on guide behind door, on front of

package instructions for proper

oven.

use of cooking bag.)

Approx.

Food Beef (5

lb. max.)

Code

Minimum End

Temp. (minutes per pound)

Tender Roast

Medium Well

Pork (5

lb. max.)

Loin Roast

160°F. 11-14

170°F. 13-15

170°F. 13-17

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

185°F. 15-18 10-15

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and hold at that temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer Auto Roast as explained in the Automatic Roasting section. Display shows “SIM” and “CODE 4.”

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

1:/

\;t

‘~

CODE

Oven switches to Hold at

180°F.,

holding at 180°F. until you remove food and

CLEAWOFF pad.

touch If stirring is recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch off oven.

● Insert probe as described in the

Automatic Roasting section.

Time

and continues

Hold*

Minutes

5-10

Doneness

Display

MEd

~LL

WELL

l-f l—f 1 1 [~f~

CLEAWOFF pad to turn

1’+

COOE

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

Final

Food Temp.

Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

180°F. 180°F.

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler~rver

180°F. 180°F.

Hatiork

Roast

180°F.

soup

StocWegetable

Split Pea

180°F. 180°F.

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Approx.

Time~ours

5-7 5-8

4-6 3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

Dis~lay

SIM SIM

SIM

SIM SIM

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

procedure

Same

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

as above.

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Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature,

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

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. 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 2: Touch AUTO

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

DEF.

pad.

Step 3: Enter weight. For

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sl~~

example, touch number pads

fla;~u~~o~;~~c~so~~~ pounds

Co~version

Guide below.)

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

Step

Touch START pad. Display

shows defrost time counting down.

defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

Follow the directions in

~~:~hes

the Auto Defrost Guide for what 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. and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF

“TURn” display.)

pad is touched.

“End” remains on display

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to

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

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

1-2

6-7

9-1o

11 12–1 3 14–1 5 .9

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8

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RECOMMENDED

FOODS

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side

up)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0,1 -6.0

Ibs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

shield. Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Separate and shield where necessary.

Remove defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break apart.

Separate patties. Shield if necessary,

Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted

Turn over and shield.

Shield where necessary.

pieces.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5minutes

minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0 lbs

Cornish

Fish fillets

Shrimp, scallops

Whole fish

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

hens (whole)

hens (split)

-6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

small pieces of foil.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

minutes

minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

Hold under cold running water.

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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 takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food

temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe

must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

CLEAWOFF

pad.

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch

I --&-HoLD

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for

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““bu ‘au

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

TEMD flonr ~’

160°F.

11 Lwwi. -

START

Step 6: When and-display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the

temperature.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods ● Be sure frozen food has been

will heat more evenly though requiring more time.

completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than

“COOL”; if temperature is above, display shows temperature counting up.

160°F.

Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

90°F.,

display will show

90°F.

is reached, the oven will sound

control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I

touched the START pad?

“PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK

& HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in food?

the oven.

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Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating want to steam or retain moisture. times in a the 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 all cooking containers must be covered during

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty shelf with Auto Reheat is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates of leftovers.

Easy to Use

Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.

Example:

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that

require constant

attention, foods

calling for a dry

look or surface It is best to use Time Cook I & 11.

crisu

afte~

reheating should not be Auto Reheated.

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

AUTO REHEAT

START

FOOD

Step 1: Place covered food in oven.

Touch

AUTO REHEAT pad.

“RHEAT” shows on

Step 2 : After 4 seconds, flashes on display. Touch START pad.

“RHEAT”

‘:START”

and

“FOOD”

FOOD

Beep sounds when

-(1=

~—l

steam is sensed and

“RHEAT” is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish heating. When done, oven displays

“End” and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched.

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Questions & Answers

AUTO

(continued)

WHEAT

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

using Auto Reheat, what should I do?

A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additional time

until desired 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.

AUTO COOK

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing you want to steam or retain moisture. the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods can be

Auto Cooked.

Because most cooking containers must be covered

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking, and foods calling 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 should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Simply touch 3 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 displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

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Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods,

Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

the

oven off

When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals. The word

replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in oven.

Touch AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER

lAuTHooKl

COOK CODE” flashes on display.

Step 2: Touch number pad for desired code. “CODE 2“ shows. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display. Touch START.

“AUTO” on the display is then

Word “AUTO” shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT

OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when

by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary.

“’’’’’e’s’:’”d

When done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or is touched.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the cooking guide in the Automatic Cooking section.

1=(1 1~1—1

1 [~(

I ~/

COOK

●

I=t=(

—[~f

COOK

CLEAWOFF

E’

COOE

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code

number, you can set the oven to cook for time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if code 5 cooks your chicken more done than you 20% shorter cooking time.

it, set code 51 next time and you’ll get

2070

less

If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.

For the chicken in the example at provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 5 would provide.

Example:

Step 1: Touch AUTO COOK pad.

lAuTaooKl

Step 2: Touch number pads 5 and in that order. “AUTO CODE 4“ shows and after 4 seconds “START” flashes on display.

START

left,

code 59 would

Step 3: 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.

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AUTO~TIC COO~G

CONTROL

GU~E

● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When

oven signals and 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 at least 1/2 full.

● Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.

● Foods should be covered with lid 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.

Auto Cook

Food

Code

Container

Canned Foods

Thin—water and milk-based soups sauces, gravies

Thick—chili, beef

stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky soups

Vegetables—8 to 16

ounces

Leftovers

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.

Plate or safe container matched to amount of food.

microwave-

Convenience

Foods

Frozen dinners (with entree and 2 vegetables or

vegetable and pasta)

Frozen dinner entree (individual) Pouch Tray

Frozen dinner entree

servings)

(2 to Frozen breakfast

entrees Grocery-Shelf

dinner entrees

3 5

Package tray or plate

Pouch Tray

Tray

Package wrap or tray

Package

● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven

are dry.

● After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs

additional cooking, return food to oven and use Time Cook I &II to finish cooking.

To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a

“l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.

● Use of Auto Cook feature with DOUBLE

DUTYTM

Approx.

to 4 min.

per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

2 to 4 min.

per serving

5 to 10 min.

3 to 6 min.

6 to 10 min.

15 to 20 min.

3 to 5 min.

shelf is not recommended.

Time

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave plastic covering in place on tray.

If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.

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Food Casseroles

Pre-cooked ingredients in

sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans Uncooked

ingredients, suchas

scalloped potatoes hamburger patty

stew

Meats, Poultry Seafood

Chicken pieces

(Up to

2ti lbs.)

Whole chicken

(Up

3 lbs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf (1 k lbs.) Hamburger patties

(4) Sausage patties

(12 oz.) Pork chops

(4, k to X inch thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

pouch

Baking potatoes (4, 6 to 8 oz. each)

Cubed potatoes

(Up

2 lbs.)

Fresh vegetables, such as carrots,

brussels

broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans

sprouts,

Fruit

Baked apples,

pears (4)

Auto Cook

Code

Container

1X-

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

1 k- to

3-qt.

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish 2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish 9x5 x 8 inch square dish

2-qt. oblong baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass

baking

l-qt. casserole

with lid Pouch on

safe plate 8 inch square dish

2-qt. casserole with lid

1 k- to 2-qt. casserole

with lid

2-qt. casserole with lid

casserole

inch loaf dish

glass

dish

microwave-

\pprox.

40 to 55 min.

30 to 40 min.

24 to 28 min.

30 to 35 min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

10 to 15 min.

12 to 14 min.

Time

to 30 min.

8 to 20 min.

5 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

min.

8 to

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as directed on package.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

When oven signals, turn patties over.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Add amount 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.

Add 1 to 1 % cup water.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.

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AUTO~TIC

COO~G

CONTA~ERS Am

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure

good cooking results.

● Always use microwave-safe containers and

cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

Wonder if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they

can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Seal

by pressing

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.

COVERS

“

Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for

best 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 a beeping signal,

if required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide section.

Paper plates—while they may be used for Time and Temperature Cooking and Defrosting,

use them with automatic cooking.

Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

do not

For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray. Thick entrees may take longer to cook—see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

allow

for

Follow Automatic Cooking

Control Guide setting for

casseroles. Cover casserole meat

and vegetables with sauce. If they

are not cool, it is better to use Time Cook I & 11.

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How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes

To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking.

1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount. Use or smaller.

3-qt.

containers

Meat, Fish and Poultry

For meat and fish loaves

use either the round or loaf microwave-safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8. Cover with plastic wrap.

Pork chops automatically cook

well

2-qt.

dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

3. For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or plastic wrap (no vents). For cheese or topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals

and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

4. Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool

slightly before adding other ingredients.

5. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

oblong glass baking

crumb-

Chuck roasts should be placed in a cooking bag with 1/2 cup water. Cut slits in top of bag as directed on package. Place in a safe dish. Use Auto Cook code 7.

microwave-

Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with plastic wrap. If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with

small strip of foil. Microwave

using Auto Cook code 5.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto Cook code 3.

Spare ribs

automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

and

brisket should be

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AUTO~TIC COOmG

Fresh or Canned Vegetables

VEGETABLES

Whole or large vegetables such as cauliflower or

squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use a round container close to the size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

halves

Frozen Vegetables

Block or loose pieces of frozen

vegetables should be placed in suitable size container (at least half full) and covered with lid or plastic

wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. Stir before serving.

Pieces or slices of vegetables

require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use

appropriate size covered container. Microwave on Auto Cook code 4. Microwave dry root vegetables like carrots on Auto Cook code 4, stirring after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Recover and touch START to finish cooking.

Pouches of frozen vegetables should be slit 1/2” in center and placed on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Flex

pouch before serving.

PrecookeWcanned

should be placed in round container. Container should be no more than 1/3 full. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. Stir before serving.

vegetables

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AUTOmTIC COOmG

Fruih

FRUITS

DESSERTS

Pineapple Casserole is a tangy

dessert or meat accompaniment.

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

In spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks.

Mix together

1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over

pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple. Top with mixture of 2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Auto Cook code 1.

Desserh

1 cup sugar and

and Breads

Baked Apples automatically

cook well using Auto Cook code 2. Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container. Use Auto Cook code 2 for baked pears also.

Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes

before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto Cook code after oven signals and time appears on display. Touch START and finish cooking.

should

be stirred well

and stir once or twice

Nut Topped Cakes are

cook automatically. Grease bottom

and sides of microwave-safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts 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. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.

easy to

Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread

1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 8 inch round glass 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 Cook code 4. Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over before removing.

ririg-a

few minutes

Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup

chopped crisp fried bacon and

tablespoon Parmesan cheese in

well

greased 8 inch round glass

dish. Carefully pour batter from

pkg. (8- 1/2 oz.) cornbread mix over above ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Rotate 1/2 turn after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Let stand 5 to

10 minutes before inverting.

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is

best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how

the food should

look

and 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

seafood, microwave

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

well.

and

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

● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to

1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

In both

regulw

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

Venting.

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner so excess steam can escape.

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

all

sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

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

Turning Over.

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

Standing Time.

When you cook with 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 on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Arcing.

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

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

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

Rotating.

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

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,

take

longer

to cook than light, porous foods, such as

rolls, bread or pieces of cake. Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas

to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also

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

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

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

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer

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

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small

amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

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

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HEATING OR REHEATING

GU~E

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

1. Directions below are for heating or rebeating already-cooked

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

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

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

160°F. to 165°F.

will provide safe,

Item Amount

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

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming food is heated throughout.

you use

it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure

Power Level

Time

Bakerv Foods

1/4

Cake,

~offee

cake,

nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of

(use minimum time for custard)

doughnuts, sweet rolls,

inch pie

piece Low

9 inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8 Medium (5)

slice

9 inch pie Meal-High (7)

(3)

Low

(3)

Medium (5)

to 1 min.

to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

1/4

to 2 min.

1/4

to 1 min.

4 to 7 min.

Beverages

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

I to 2 cups I to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

2 to 6 min.

1/2

to 3

Meats and Main Dishes

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

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

Saucy, main dishes:

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

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

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

of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking

cbop suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

time.

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

to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings

hetiting

or reheating 3 to 4 servings

1 to 3 min. I to 3 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

l/2 to 3 min.

2 to 5 min.

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

2 to 5 min.

min.

min

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

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

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

Moist filling: Sloppy

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

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Joes,

barbecue, barn salad,

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

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

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

wbole:

asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

1/2

cup per serving)

plate

to 2 servings

I to 2 servings

to 2 servings

to 2 servings I to 2 servings I to 2 servings

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

Meal-High (7)

4 min.

1/2

to 3 min.

1/2

2 min.

to 3 min.

1/2 to 3 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

1/2 to 2 min.

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DEFROSTING GU~E

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

unwrapping. in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and

2. After first half 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.

If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food

veal

roasts, use Warm (1).

Food Time

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

Bread, buns or rolls (1 Sweet rolls

(approx. 12

oz.)

piece)

1/4

min.

2fi

to 6 min. Rearrange after half of time.

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

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces

lb,)

7 to 10 min. 4 to 8 min.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

(10-oz. package)

to 7 min.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.) 2fi Franks (1 lb.)

Ground meat Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops

and

lb.)

cutlets

to 6 min. per lb.

to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

to 8 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.

10 to 15 min. per

4fi to 8 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

lb.

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.

Comments

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

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

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Use Power Level Warm ( 1).

of time and separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

shield

warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

cut

(2X

tO 3

lbs.

)

Chicken,

(2X

Cornish

~rkey

whole

to 3

Ibs.)

hen

breast (4 to 6

Ibs.)

15 to 22

to 25

8 to 14 min. per

4 to 8 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After

lb.

Place wrapped chicken in

of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

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

cool

water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with Defrost for second half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

dish.

Unwrap and turn over after

first

half

foil.

Page 33

Vegetables

NOTE:

COO~G GU~E

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetible Amount

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

lb.

Time

6 to 9

min.,

Meal-High

(frozen spears)

Beans (fresh

green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli (fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage (fresh) (wedges)

Carrots (fresh, sliced)

(frozen) Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn (frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 2 to 5 min.

(frozen)

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

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

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

leafl

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, acorn

1O-OZ. package

lb. cut in half 10-oz. package 1O-OZ. package

I bunch

1 bunch ( 1 bunch ( 1 K to

1O-OZ. package 10-oz. package

medium head (about 2 lbs.) 7 to 11 min.

1 lb.

1O-OZ. package

medium head 1 medium head 10-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

ear

2 to 6 ears

1O-OZ. package

2 lbs. unshelled

1O-OZ. package

4 potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each)

I (6 to 8 oz. each) I to 5 min

10 to 16

(about 1 lb. each)or butternut)

OZ.

10-oz. package

I lb. sliced 1 to 2 squash

1 X

lbs.)

5 to 7 min.

11 to 16 min. 5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

to 22 min.

6 to 9 min. 8 to 12 min

4 to 8 min. 4 to 8 min.

6 to 10 min.

5 to 9 min.

4 to 8 min.

8 to 12 min. 8 to 15 min. 4 to 8 min.

3 to 8 min.

per ear 4 to 7 min.

1 to 4 min. per ear

3 to 7 min.

8 to 12 min. 3 to 7 min.

min.

10 to

4 to 8 min. 4 to 8 min.

3 to 6 min. 6 to 10 min

(7)

Commen@

1 fi-qt.

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

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

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

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

In l-qt. casserole,

In 2-qt. casserole, place

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole. In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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

3-qt.

In 1

fi-qt.

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

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

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

In 2-qt. oblong is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

In I-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup water. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on turntable, I inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

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

In 1 Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

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

casserole, place

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

and

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

fi-qt.

casserole, place

place 1/4

cup water.

1/2

cup water

1/2

cup water.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

1/4

cup water.

place 1/2

cup water.

glass

baking dish, place corn. If com

1/4

cup water.

1/4

cup water.

Page 34

HOW TO USE THE

● Food microwaves best when placed directly

on the oven floor.

● Use the shelf

2 levels.

● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of

oven. Product damage may result.

● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf

and cookware. They may be hot.

● Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

● Use of DOUBLE

Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program is not recommended.

Positioning the Shelf

only

when cooking foods on

DUTYTM

shelf with Auto

DO~LE DUTYTM

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave

oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or

reheated and ready to serve at the same time. Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods

which need to be prepared from

cooked without the oven shelf.

SHELF

scratch should be

lx~

To position the DOUBLE

DUTYTM

slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

shelf, tip the back

‘ext,

lower the front until the she] support guides fit onto the support

gu-ides

located at each side of the

oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or side wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the

shelf to cook more than 1 food

at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

Page 35

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which

the shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed

should be placed on the oven floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting

temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if 1 of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

let

the

Heat or reheat different types of food at High ( 10). To determine heating times, add times for together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

shouId

large

or dense food a few minutes ahead

underheated

be served hot must be placed on

food continue cooking.

all

foods

Place on shelf large or dense foods which

need the most heating, such

as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn

properly. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

placed

on the oven shelf will not pop

Page 36

CA~ Am CLEAN~G

Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the

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

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. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the 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.

cloth

to remove all soil. DO NOT USE

Occasionally it is necessary

cloth.

Do not

Don’t use sharp-edged

utensils on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

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

Ami@

cleanser such as Bon After using Bon

thorough] following instructions on can. Do not use Bon as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

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 ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

DOUBLE

designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular 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.

.2’

Aml

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

Ami@

DUTYTM

brand cleanser.

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

shelf. Your shelf accessory is

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

cloth.

Dry

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.

Page 37

This appliance must be grounded.

.U,

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a

PREFERRED METHOD

power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

Fig. 1

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig.

)

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock.

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where appliance’s

power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at

most local

hardwar

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the

wall

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

store;.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapter plugs not

pemitted

in Canada)

Align large

pE;:r:e~;und

and firm’

Fig.

before use

still

elect

conne~tion

exists befo;e

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 1 hand. If this is not

done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to

break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

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

Do not use an adapter

because disconnecting of the power cord places

undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

u;e

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 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

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

plug

in these situations

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—20 amps for these models;

used—

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the counter top or

tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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

longer, too.

Page 38

OVEN LAMP

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. Replace with 30-watt appliance bulb. (It is available

in drug and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

QUESTIONS?

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

reset circuit breaker.

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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

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Door not securely closed.

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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to

cancel it.

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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.

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CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

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Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using

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During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before

steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.

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No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of

Popcorn program.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

● Light reflection around door or outer case. ● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

● 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.

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.

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

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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, your home to repair or replace

part of the microwave oven

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

replacement

free of charge, a

magnetron

tube

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

sewice labor charges.

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Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

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

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information

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Improper installation.

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

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordirtay 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 service technician’s travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

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

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Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

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

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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

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

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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