GE JE1530 Use and Care Manual

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Turntable Microwave Oven

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Safe~ lnstrutiions

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

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

Control Panel ..............................................8, 9

Cooking by Time ...................................1 1, 12

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

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

Features

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

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

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

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

Kitchen Timer

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

Power Levels .....................................6, 10, 13

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

Turntable

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installation...................................2

Adapter Plugs ...............................................2 1

Extension Cords

Grounding Instructions .......................21, 22

COnSUrner SerViCeS

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................23

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

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this guide mrefdly.

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

Keep it questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

hmdy

for answers to your

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are 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 concerning your microwave oven.

dso

on the

crdls

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; your Consumer Registration if you are not the purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be

re@stered.

that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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Cad.

Please be certain

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send in

Ownership

If you move, or

ongind

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

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

correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change

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

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using

vow

microwave oven. It’s similar

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

PRECAUTIONS TO

(a)

Not

Attempt

tie

door open since open-door operation can

resdt

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the

front residue to

safety interlwks.

Not

Place any

face

and tie door or

accumtdw

EXCESS~ MCROWAW

operate this oven with

exposure to microwave

object between the oven

rdlow

soil or cleaner

sdng

surfws.

AVO~ POSS~LE

EXPOSURE

ENERGY

particdarly

properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door~nt)

(2) hinges and latches (3) door

(d) me

by anyone except properly personnel.

important that the oven door close

sds

and

@en

Shotid

Not be

oven

ifit

is damaged. It is

@roken

or loosened)

sehg surfaws.

adjusted or repaired

qutied

service

men

using electrical

precautions

shodd

apphauces,

fo~owed,

basic safety

including the

foflowing:

wA~NGToreduce&eriskof

burns, electric

shoch

fire, hjury to

perso~s

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

foHow

the specific

“Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

&ergy”

●

This

Connect

See

on the previous page.

apptiance

Grounding

must be groundd

ody

properIy

hstructions

grounded

ouflet.

section in the

back of this guide.

●

Use this

described in this guide.

chemids

microwave oven is

app~ance

ody for its intended use as

not

use corrosive

or vapors in this appliance. This

specific~y

designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or

industrid

●

For best operation, plug this

own

use.

electrid outlet to

apptiance

prevent

into its

fickering

tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

●

Ins@

or locate this

accordance with the provided

apphce otiy

k~ation

Wtrnctions.

●

Be certain to place

door three inches or countertop edge of the

●

apptiance in

not cover or block

the front

avoid aceidenti tipping

surface of the

more back

from the

normal usage.

any openings on

the

apptianc~

●

not store this

apphance

outdoors. Do

not use

this product near water-for example, in a wet

basement, near a

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

swimrni

pool or near a sink.

for marine use.

●

not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let

counten

●

Do not operate

damaged working properly

power

cord hang over edge of table

this appManee if

power

cord or plug,

ifit

has been damaged

it has a

ifit

not

or dropped.

●

Do not operate oven without the turntable

seated

and turntable support

●

Do not

*OW

turntable to be restricted so

and in place.

the

turntable cannot rotate.

●

See door surface cleaning instructions

in the Care

●

This

appknce shodd be

quWled

authori~

and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.

serviced otiy by

service

personn~

facfity

for examination,

Contact nearest

repair or adjustment.

●

with any

necessary when used by

●

reduce the

—Do not overcook

apphance

apptiance,

close supervision

Mdren.

risk

of fire in the oven cavity:

fod Carefu~y attend

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

—Remove wire

twist-tiw

and

meti han~

from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

—Do

not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Bo

not use recycled paper products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain

.or

nylon filaments should be avoided, as

&so

—Do

dess

accessory or

meti

Seeks which may cause arcing

ignite. Paper products containing nylon or

hey

may

ignite.

not pop popcorn in year microwave oven

it is in a special microwave popcorn

dess

you

use

popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

—Do

not overcook potatoes. They

codd

dehydrate

and catch free, causing damage to your oven.

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-d

mpge)

WORTANT

Smm

(continual)

mSmUC~ONS

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and thedangeroffim

Hby

accident

minute or two, no

the

oven

harm is done.

should run

However, try to

empty a

avoid operating the oven empty at dl times-it

saves

energy and prolongs the Me of

—Do

not use the oven for storage purposes.

not

leave paper products, cooking

the

oven.

utensfis

food in the oven when not in use.

—Ematerids inside

kmp

oven door closed, turn

oven

shodd igni~

oven

off and

disconnect power cord, or shut off power at

tie

the

●

Some products such as whole eggs and

containers-for example, closed explode and

or circuit breaker panel.

jars-wti

shodd

not be

hea~

in this

ded

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven

could

resdt in injury.

●

Avoid heating baby food

even without their lids;

in glass jars,

especifly meat and

egg mixtures.

●

Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow

boffles

necked

(especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly

resuking

●

Use

than return the tray to the box.

in injury.

foti ordy

direeted in

this

guid~

dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less

3/4”

high; remove

tie

top foil cover and

Wen using

foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.

●

Cookware may

become

hot

because of heat transferred

from the

Pot holders

heated fti

may

be needed to

hande the cookware.

●

Sometimw,

to touch.

and

the turntable-

care~

touching the turntable during

cooking.

kome

too hot

●

Foods

to boil

less

cooked in tiquids (such

over

rapidy

moisture.

Shodd

this occur, refer to the Care

pasta) may

tend

than foods containing

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

●

Thermometer-Do

food you are microwaving

not

use a thermometer

unlws

the thermometer

is designed or recommended for use in the microwave

Plastic

microwave cooking is very used

careftiy.

oven.

cookw~

Plastic cookware designed for

usefi,

but should be

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

of overcooking.

peri@

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.

●

men

cooking pork,

exact~y

and always cook the

temperature of at least

follow the directions

meat

to au internal

170°F.

This assures that,

in the remote possibility that trichina maybe

present in the meat,

will be safe to

●

Do not

bofi

Pressure

cause

it to burst, possibly

eat.

eggs in a microwave

win bufid

up inside egg yolk and will

●

Foods with unbroken outer

~~s~~

tomatoes, apples, chicken and other

it WN be kifled

resdting

such

giblets

oven.

in injury.

pOtitOa,

and egg

and meat

sausages,

Kvers

yo~

(see previous caution) should be

pierced to

~ow

steam to escape

during cooking.

SponWWus bo~Under

certain special liquids may start to boil

~~Boi~ble”

plastic bags

directed by package. burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly containers should beat because they with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct from hands and face.

shortly after removal from

the

microwave burns from stir

the fiquid

removing the container microwave oven.

c~hg pouches ~d tightiy clos~

shotdd

sfit,

pierced or vented as

Ethey

resdting

in injury.

fom

a tight seal.

least

circurns@ces,

dtig

oven.

To prevent

splasbg Equi&

briefly before

horn

the

are

not,

plastic

Mso,

plastic storage

parti~y uncovered

men

cooking

steam

codd

away

*Not d

plastic

micmwave

proper use.

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~~p-. #-

ovens.

)

wmp

is suitable for

@eck

the package for

●

Hot

foods and steam

burns.

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

care~ when

SAm =SE mS~UCTIONS

hot

food,

use

ean ause

opening

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

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

service you receive, here further help.

HRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

three steps to follow for

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

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

~ALLY,

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago,

if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Wacker

Drive

60606

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the

MICROWAV~G

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is

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

ha~e rnetdl~c

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

●

sure

is safe, use this test:

the oven both the dish you

are testing and

m~asunng

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.

suitible

you are not

ifa

dish

microwave-

Place in

zlass

cup filled with one cup water—set the

for microwaving.

trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can

Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain

TIPS

●

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

●

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

Pierce potatoes, egg yolks prevent bursting.

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

Check the Cooking Guide.

and

chicken livers to

VA~LE

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy is energy

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

additiond attention such as frequent stirring, rotating

or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower

settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

3070

The

power levels on your

and

70~0

of the time. Power Level 3

the

time.

PO~R

gives you 100%

LEVELS

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

witi

Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before

Here are some examples of uses for power levels:

POWR LEWL

High 10

Medium 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

Medium 5

Low 3

warm

(1-10)

tie

inside was defrosted.

BEST USES

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

poultry;

‘md

reheating. -

Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Keeping ove~co~king;

vtious

baking

casseroles

food warm without

softening butter.

. .

Door Screen.

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your

Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

4. Automatic Cooking Guide.

for many frequently prepared foods.

Program

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Time Cook I &

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

Wtchen Timer;

Metal screen permits viewing of

Quick reference codes

CooMng

with choice of power levels from

and

to set the clock.

when using the oven. Cooking performance will

be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.

turntable may be removed for cleaning.

The

Removable Door Latch Release. Press

7. open door.

NOTE:

located on

Create your own programs to suit your cooking style. For example: use the delay the start of Time Cook I & 11 or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & 11.

Set Time Cook I &

different times and power levels.

Rating

Cooting Complete Remkder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

firntable

plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

the~nside

Support.

latch release button to

walls of the microwave oven.

individud

fitchen

for a two-stage program using

Timer to

place

ENTER FOOD

WGW

LBS. OEF

TEMP ~OK

TIME 1 1] CODE

NO SOUND

TIME COOK

&II

POPCORN

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

POWER

LEVEL

Express Cook - l-5 Minutes

KITCHEN

TIMER

3 8

TIME

DEFROST

AUTO

DEFROST

CLOCK

4 9

START

CLEAR - OFF

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL

P~L

The Touch Control Panel touch of a finger.

1. DISPLAY.

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

T~E

COOK I &U. Microwave for a selected

amount of time using automatic Power Level

10 (High).

POPCORN.

microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

POWR LEWL.

another power level number if you want to change

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking

or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

E~RESS

5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch

START,

6. START.

pad to start the oven.

T~E

Power Level 3 (Low).

tie

DEFROST.

It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

Displays time of day, time or

Touch this pad to cook prepackaged

COOK.

oven will start immediately.

After dl selections are made, touch this

aUows

you to set the oven controls

Touch this pad before entering

Touch number pads 1 through

Gentle thawing at automatic

tith

the

AUTO DEFROST.

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

HTC~N TI~R. ~is

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

10. CLOCK.

check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, of day. For example, if time is pads 1, 3 and O and “1:30” will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

11.

NU~ER

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

12.

CLEAWOFF. men

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

Touch this pad to enter time of day or

first

touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

PADS.

Touch this pad and food

feature uses no

either

a kitchen

1:30,

touch number

Touch these pads to enter

touched, it shuts off the

When You Plug in the Oven

The

display panel displays “88888”, “18

and

of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch

oven is ready for use.

the

CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock

PO~R”

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

CLEAWOFF pad.

the

above sequence

—

The

fitchen

HOW TO USE

Timer

T~ HTCHEN mR

Using a Holding Time

The

fitchen

●

It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to delay cooking.

●

It mn be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Kitchen

Timer has three timing functions:

Tiier

operates without

rnimowave

energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Cdl

Step 1:

Touch

HTCHEN T~R

pad.

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Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Step 3:

time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

Touch START. Display shows

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 casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

‘1+-

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automaticdlv set on Power Level 3 but can be

PO~R

power level.)

ch~ged

LEVEL pad and the desired

by touching the

and

The Kitchen Timer can “holding time” between microwave cooking functions.

The

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

dso

be used to program a

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes touch

~ME

COOK I &II and enter cook time. Touch

~TCHEN

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

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

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

TIMER

and

enter number of minutes to

Step

Set standing or hold time by

touching

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step

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

HTCHEN

Touch START. As each

and

99 seconds,

TIMER.

Men

time is

The

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

tie

Cooking Guide.

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

Step 1: Fill a cup 2,3 fullof water,

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and

stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is

microwave-

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

door.

Step

2: Touch TIME COOK I &

Step 3:

one minute.

Select your time. Touch pads 1,0

and

O for

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

coffee, there is no need to change the

Step

4: Touch START.

Step

men

time is up, the oven signals and flashes

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

close the door and press START to resume cooking.

reset the timer to resume cooking.

The oven, light and fan shut off.

there is not time remaining on the timer you must

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & 11.

Select

cooking time.

3. Press

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

PO~R

LEVEL.

Using the

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

Step 1:

container and close the door.

Step

3: Select your f~st cook time. For example,

touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Step 4: Touch Step 5: Set your second cook time.

Step 6:

Tke

Cook ~ Feature

Place food in oven in microwave-safe

Step 2: Touch

TWE

COOK I & II.

Change the power level.

T~E

COOK I & II.

ided

How to Change Power Level

1. Press

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step

I“ counts down. Step 8: At the end of “COOK

power level is displayed and “COOK shown counting down.

Step 9: “End”.

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.

TIME COOK I & 11.

POWR

“PO~R

men

oven, light and

LEVEL.

10” is displayed

time is up,

and

“COOK

T~E

1’7,

tie

second

II” is

the

oven signals and flashes

fan

shut off.

(continued

ne~page)

The Express Cook Feature

COOmG

(continued)

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

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

PoPcom

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

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

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to

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

Touch the POPCORN pad and then immediately touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more is being provided.

No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to

touch 9, touch the

CLEAWOFF pad and begin again. touch 1, touch the CLEAWOFF pad and begin again.

cooting

time

Protide

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5 for

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

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.

1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power

Level 10). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

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

Touch the POPCORN pad

and

then immediately touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The minus sign cooking time is being provided.

No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to

m~e.

dicates

20 seconds less

Ttie

Defrost (Power Level 3)

DEFROS~G

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to

such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is meat and poultry because the 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

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Ress

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

POWR

DEFROST.

LEVEL.

quictiy

prefemed

ov=n s~ts

thaw foods

and

frozen

for

the defrosting

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

strawberries by following

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven no metal.

Step

recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

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

Step 6: open the door, remove strawberries to finish defrosting.

and

close door. Be sure package contains

TIME

DEFROST

3: Select one

men

Step 2: Touch

hdf

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

the oven signals and flashes “End”,

the

steps below.

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DEFROST.

of the total defrosting time

men

the

automaticrdly

hdf

the

package and sepwate

Defrosting Tips

●

Foods frozen in paper or

e +’::”ti,,’:..;:: >%

●

Family-size, ~re-packa~ed frozen dinners can be

defro~ted

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

and

ti~rowa~ed.

plastic the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

can

de’fi;sted

HER

If the food is in a foil

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping

noise. What is it?

A. This

sound is

oven is using a power level lower

nomd.

It is letting you know the

than

10 (High).

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For even defrosting, some

foods need to be up or separated the way through the defrosting time.

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of

Q. Can

A. Yes,

defrost small items in a hurry?

but they will need more frequent attention

than

usual. Raise the power level after entering

the

time by touching Power Level 7 cuts about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

tie

the

rnik,

desired power level pad.

total defrosting time in

b;oken

eggs, fish,

h-l

toti

defrosting

bacteria.

Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven

automatica~y sets the defrosting times and

power levels for you.

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

shows minimum and maximum food weights for

a variety of foods. You will need to know your food

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1:

microwave-safe dish

Remove food from package, place in oven on

and

close door.

Step 2:

Touch Auto Defrost pad.

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After 3 seconds “START” flashes.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on

food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see

the

Conversion Guide below). The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power

levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

Step

4: Touch START pad. Display

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times — and

“TURn” flashes.

Fo]lowthe directionsin ~

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

Men

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

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

shows defrost time counting down.

the

door and

the

next page. Enter

Tben

touch START pad.

f~’ 1-[

Stind

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in

The

the

inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

the

guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

tie

weight of food is stated in

If pounds and ounces, ‘must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

1-2

9-1o

12–13

1415

tie

ounces

Pounds

.1 .2 .3

.4 .5 .6 .7

.8 .9

AUTO DEFROST

G~E

RECO=NDED

FOODS

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

mole

Chicken

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Comish

Hens (whole)

M~.-MAX.

~IGHT

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ibs.

I I

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

F~ST

Turn over.

Sepwate.

Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

shield. Turn over.

Turn over.

Turn over and separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

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 pieces.

Turn over and Shield.

Shield where

necessary.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

STAND

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes 90 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

finutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Comish

Fish Fillets

Hens (split)

0.1-

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

6.Olbs. I

Turnover.

Turn over.

I I

Shrimp, Scallops

mole

Fish

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly After

f~st or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6,0 lbs.

Separate.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

tha

other areas.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

HoId

under cold running water.

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GLOSSARY OF

~CROWA~

TE~S

men

adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to the food

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

“

●

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture, even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one 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 sides are exposed to microwave energy.

stirt

with a familiar recipe.

shodd

look and

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to

one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid

over-cooking.

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but

Seasonings may need to be reduced.

vegetables

are

not needed to prevent sticking.

after

cooking.

In both regular baking and microwave

@te till help

rdlows

excess steam to escape.

boting

Sdt

rdlow

how

when

c~es

and

meats and

for more

Stirring. k range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to 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 often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

S@ding

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.

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.

microwave oven or 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), livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

helps food cook more dish the that was to

tie

hot pan. When microwaving,

Time.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the

unti

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

front

To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish

When you cook with regular ovens,

In a regular oven, you shield chicken

metrd

touching the side of the

egg yoks

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

evedy. To rotate 1/2 turn,

the

back of the oven is to the side.

the

turning

and chicken

unti

turn

the

the side

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density

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.

about one inch from top, bottom

shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive more energy and may overcook. This may happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy.

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to

avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly.

Food.

In both regular

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

Foods with a delicate texture, such as

of food affects how it cooks. Very

baking

and

sides, round

dso

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

Shape of Food.

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

microwavtig

edge and thin pieces in the center.

S~rting

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.

amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

time is directly related to the number of servings.

Temperature.

cootig.

In both types of cooking, thin areas

by placing

thick

pieces near the outside

Foods taken from the freezer

In both types of cooking,

smrdl

1. Directions below are for heating or reheating

}

Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

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

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

center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

165°F.

will provide safe, palatable results.

160°F.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around

e>ges

of dish does

not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.

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

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Item Amount

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet nut or fruit bread

Dinner

rolls, muff]ns

Pie: fruit. nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

(use minimum time for custard)

rolls,

piece

9 inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8

1 slice

9 inch pie

Beverages

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

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

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

Meats and Main Dishes

pieces

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

~ce

and pasti (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop

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

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

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

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish

suey.

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

1 to

to 2 servings

to 2

servings

1 to 1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

Power Level Time

Low

(3)

Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) 1/2 to 2 min.

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 1 to 4 min. Meal-High (7)

1/4 to 1 min.

to 4 min.

l/4 to

1/4 to 1 min.

4 to 7 min.

2 to 6 min.

1/2 to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

1 to 3 min. 1/4 to

1/2

to 3 min.

2 to 5 min.

1/2

to 2 min.

1/2 to 5 min.

1/2

min.

rein,

I I

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

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

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 Moist filling: Sloppy

etc. in bun ( 1/3

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

cup

per serving)

slices

Joes.

barbecue. ham

of bread

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

Small

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

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

plate

1 to

servings

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

servings

I to 1 to

servings

to 2 servings

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

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min.

l/2 to 3 min. l/2 to 2 min.

to 3 min.

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

1/2

to 2 min.

DEFROST~G GU~E

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3), For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm

(1).

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.

Food Time Comments

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

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

Sweet rolls

(approx.

12 oz.)

1/2 min.

3 to 6 min.

Rearrange after half of time

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

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to

(10-oz.

package)

to 12 min.

5 to 8 min.

to 7 min.

Place block in casserole.

Turn over and break up after first half of time

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.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks (

Ground meat (1

Roast: beef. lamb, veal, pork 10 to

Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 10 min. per lb.

1 lb.)

lb.)

3 to 6 3

to 6 min.

to 8 min.

min. per lb.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicke;, broiler-fryer,

CUt Up

(~fi

tO 3

Ibs.

)

Chicken,

(2X

Cornish

Turkey breast (4

to 3

whole

lbs.)

hen

to 6

Ibs.

)

15 to 22 min.

20 to 28 min.

9 to 16 min. per lb.

5 to 10 min. per

lb.

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

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if

Turn meat over after first balf of time.

Use Power Level

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

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

time.

After second half of time. separate pieces and place m cooking

of 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.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time. turn breast-side-up and Defrost for second half to complete defrosting.

Wam

( I ).

shield

warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator

necessq.

to complete defrosting.

shield warm areas with foil.

Vegetables

Vegetible

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green) (frozen

green)

(frozen

lima)

Beek

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh. shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

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

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen. chopped and lea~

Squash

(fresh. summer and yellow) (winter, acorn or butternut)

Amount

1 lb.

10-oz.

package

1 lb. cut in half

10-oz.

package

10-oz.

package

1 bunch

bunch (1 X to 1 X

bunch (1 X to 1 X Ibs.)

10-oz.

package

10-oz.

package

medium head (about 2 Ibs.)

lb.

0-02. package

1 medium head

medium head

1O-OZ. package

10-oz.

package

to 5 ears

1O-OZ. package

2 Ibs. unshelled 1O-OZ. package

4 potatoes

(6 to 8

oz.

I (6 to 8 oz. each)

1O-OZ. package

I lb.

to 2 squash

(about I lb. each)

each)

to 16 OZ.

sliced

lbs.)

Time

7 to 10 min., Meal-High (7) 5 to 8 min.

to 17 min. 6 to 9 min. 6 to 9 min.

18 to 25 min.

7 to 10 min. 9 to 13 min.

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

8 to 11 min. 7 to

min.

6 to 9 min.

5 to 8 min.

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

4 to 8 min.

3 to 5 min. per ear

5 to 7 min. 2 to 4 min. per ear

4 to 8 min.

9 to 12 min.

4 to 8 min.

1 I to

14 min

2 to 5 min.

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

4 to 7 min. 7 to 11 min.

Commen~

In I

fi-qt. oblong

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

fi-qt.

In I In 1 -qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons water In

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place

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

oblong

Rotate dish after half of time. In l-ql. casserole.

1 -qt. casserole. place 3 tablespoons water.

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

3-qt.

In I

X-qt.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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

I-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons

2-qt.

oblong glass baking

is in husk. use no water: if com has been husked, add

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

Place in 2-qt.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In I -qt. casserole. place

l-qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons water

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on turntable. 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

2-qt. casserole. place washed spinach.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

In 1

X-qt.

casserole. place 1/4 cup water.

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

oblong glass baking

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

glass

baking

dish, place

casserole. place 1/2 cup water.

1/2

cup water.

glass baking dish, place

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

casserole, place

oblong

1/2

1/4

cup water.

water.

dish, place corn. If com

glass baking dish.

1/4

cup water.

cup water. Stir after half of time.

tablespoons water

dish. place squash cut-side-down.

1/4

cup water

1/4

cup water.

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.,..,,

.. :<, ... ,

Keep your oven

sme~ing.

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

Wails and floor.

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

and

wash with a damp cloth when soiled. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

Meti and

with a damp cloth to remove

ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Window: Wipe up spatters

plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

AND

Imide

Some spatters can be removed

sudsy

cloth, then rinse

daily

soil. DO NOT USE

PLASTIC PADS. THEY

Opening the oven door

W~L

clwn and

sweet-

Removable Wrntible and

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable and support for cleaning of the oven floor or turntable. To prevent turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, The turntable and support Remember, do

mmtable

Special If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a

cleanser such as Bon Ami After using Bon Ami” brand cleanser, rinse

thoroughl

Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

and support in place.

note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

, following instructions on can. Do not use

Do not use sharp-edged utensils

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

CERTA~

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF

bre~age,

sudsy

water or in the dishwasher.

can

not

operate the oven without the

brand cleanser.

POWER IS OFF

T~S

OVEN.

~rntible

do not place the

be broken if dropped.

Support.

and

dry

How to Clean the

Case.

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

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

Ouhide

Door Surface.

oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth.

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

oudet.

When cleaning surfaces of door and

sudsy

GROW~G

~STRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,

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

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appliance is equipped witi a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

Use of Adapter Plugs

Usage cor~will be disconnected

Because of

potential

h=ards under

certain conditions,

recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Ho~ever,

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

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two-prong adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the polarity in the connection of the power cord.

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before use

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grounding plug can result in Consult a qualified electrician or service technician

if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly

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Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the

thjrd

(ground) prong from the power cord.

Caution:

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 by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground

has again been established.

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receptacle.

should

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receptacle is

have the circuit checked

is very likely to

Usage situations where appliance’s power

cord

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be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You

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

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GRO~~G

Use of Extension Cords

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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.

a long cord or extension cord is

1. The

marked

extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance.

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rating of the cord set or

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

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

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tabletop

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where it

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

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WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and

repair or replace any microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for any service labor charges.

For each of

To avoid any trip charges, you

must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Service Center or a General Electric Customer Care@

following service. In-home

service is also available, but you

must pay for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

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This warranty is the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

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

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D.C.

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servicers during

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

. 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:

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

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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Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetiing

Warrantor: General Electric Company

of circuit breakers.

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

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Damage to product caused

of God.

WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

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from state to state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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