Safety Instrudions ......... 2-11
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Operating Instrudions
Auto Feature .............. 21
Care and Cleaning ....... 30, 31
Changing the Power I,evel .... 14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........ 12, 13
Microwave Terms ........... 29
Other Features .......... 26-28
Sensor Features ......... 99-25
Time Features .......... 15-20
7)'oubleshooting 7_ps. .. 2, 33
Thin,,s That Are Normal
_ith Your Microwaxe Oxen . . .34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Coxer
_'a rra n t_ . ................ 35
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUtiONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
[] Do Not Attempt to operate []
this oven with the door open
sillc( o|)en-door operation
can res/_lt in hm'nfl't_l
exiles/it( to l//ic£owaxe
energ}. It is important not
to delbat or tamper with the
sale V interlocks.
[] Be Not Place any obje€t
betwe(n the ov(n _l'ollt J_tce
and th_ door or allow soil
or cleaner i'esi(h_e to []
accmmdate on s_ aling
Slll'lilCeS.
Be Not Operate the oven if it
is damag_ d. It is particularly
il//|)ortant that the ()v(_n
door close prop(fly and that
ther( is no damagt to the:
[_ door (bcm),
[_ hinges and latches
(llroken or loosened),
E_ door scals and scaling
S_ ll7_;_/C(TS.
The Oven Should Not be
a(lj/lsted or repaired bv
allyoI/(' c,'<c('pt properly
qualilied service personnel.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Read and fi)llow tile specific
preca/ltions ill the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
so( tion _tl)(wc.
[] This appliance must be
grounded. Comlect only
to a properly gTounded
(mdet. See die Grounding
Instructions section on p_gc 8.
Install or locate this
applimlc( only in accordance
with the proxided Installation
[nStl'HC[ions.
Be certain to place th( li:ont
sm'lhce of the door thr(e
inches or more back flx)m
the comltertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
applimlce in natural /lsagc.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual.
• This microwa\ e oxen is not
approved or tested fi)r marine use.
• Do not mount this applimlce o\er
a sink.
• Do not mount the microwa\ e oxen
over or nero: any portion of a
heating or (()()king applian(e.
• Do not store anything dire(tly
Oil top of the l//icrowave ()veil
sur/itce 'wllcn the l//icrow;-i\ (, OVt'l/
is in opemdon.
• Do not operate this appliance if it
has a dmnaged power cord or plug,
if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not (over or block all_' openings
on the applian_ e.
• Llse this appliance only t6r its
intended use as descdbed in ttlis
mmmal. Do not use (orrosive
dmmi(_ds or _qlOrS in this
applian_ e. This mi( rowa\ e o\en is
specifi_ ally desigmed to heat, dry or
cook t6o(t, and is not intended/or
laboratory or industrial use.
• Do not store this applian(e
outdoot's. Do llOt use this |)roduct
I/ear water lot exal//ple, ill a X_'I
basell/el/t, I/ear a SWilIll//il/g pool,
near a sink or in similm: locations.
• Keep power cord away/_'om
heated sur/hces.
• Do I/Or il//l//elNe power cord
or plug in water.
• Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or c(mmet:
• "IS reduce tile risk of fire in tile
- Do not overcook/ood. Carefllllv
attend applian(e when paper,
plastic or other confl)ustil)le
materials m:e placed inside tile
o_vn while looking.
- R('mo_v wire twist-ties and metal
handles ti'om paper or plasUc
commoners be/ore pla(ing then/
ill the ()\'(ql.
Do liar IIse the ovell [()r stt)l_lg('
purposes. Do not leave paper
produ(ts, cooking utensils or tbod
in the oven when not in use.
- Ifmawrials inside tile (wen ig_fite,
keep the oven door closed, turn tile
o_en off and (lisc(mnect tile power
cord, or shut off l)o_,nw at tile fllse
or (irctfit breaker panel. It tile door
is opened, the fir(' ma} spread.
- Do not use the Sensor Features
twke in suc(ession on tile same
t6od pordon. If t6od is
m/dercooked atier tile first
(om/tdown, use 7_me Cook
fi)r additional (()()king time.
• See door sur[ilce cleaning
instructions ill tile Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven s( ctl(/ll of
this manual
• This apllliance should be selMced
only by qualified service ])ers(mnel.
(_OlltaCl I/eal'est authorized service
{imilit7 R)r examination, repair or
ad.j IlStlllellt.
• Aswit]l all),'alltlliance, close
supe_Msion is necessar_ when used
l/x chiMren.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
Alxing is tile microwave tel_l/l • Metal, S[I( tl _lS twist-ties,
/or sparks in tile oxen. Arcing poultry pins or gold-rimmed
is caused [w: dishes, in the lllicFowave.
• Metal or/oil touching die
side of the o_'n.
• Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
FOODS
• Do not pop popcorn in your
lilicI'ow_l\ e ovt'n/lnless in a
special I//icI?OW_IVe l)Ol)Corn
accessory or mfless you use
t)Ol)COm labeled/or use in
micmwa\ e o_vns.
• Some products such as
\qlole eggs and sealed
containers lot example,
closed.jars--m:e able to
explode and should not be
heated in this mi(rowave
oven. Such use of the
lllicI'ow_l_/, o_,/,n Collld result
in il_jury.
• I)o not boil eggs in a
IIIiCIX)Vv_I\ e oven. PFesstlre will
build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to 1)ursl, possibly
resulting in il_jury.
• Recycled pal)er {owels
containing small melld pieces
being used in the n/icrowa\ e.
Operating the microwave
with no/ood inside/or more
than a minute or two n/a_
cause damage to the oxen
and (oHld stal;t a fire. It
increases tile l/e_++taround tile
lllaglletron _++1/(tc_++11shorten
tile lili' of tile oven.
F,.)ods with Hnl)lx)kell O/ltel;
"skin" such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, ton/atoes,
apples, chicken livers and
odler giblets, and egg yolks
should be t)ierced to allow
stealll 1o escape (hlrillg
cooking.
• SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee
ortea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always presenL
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHERUTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of iqjury
to persons:
--Do not overheat the liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid both
be/_)ru and hallb, a} through
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
ne(k_.
--Alter heating, allow tile
cont+dner to stand in tile
mi+.ror++,_Vl`oven/k)r a short
time be/\)re removing tile
container.
-- Use exttt'IIle ('_tre whel/
illsertillg _t St)OOll or other
tltensil into tile COl/t_lil/eE
• A_oid heating bah} ti)od in
glass jars, even with tile lid
otE Make sure all inlimt/_)od
is thoroug-hly cooked. Stir
ti)od to distribute tile heat
evenly. Be carefill to prevent
scalding when warming
t()rlIltll_t+ The COlltail/er IIIH _,
ti'el cooler than tile/k)rumla
really is. ,\lwm_s test tile
ti)rmula beti)re t_'e(ting
tile bal)v.
• Don't dett'ost fl:ozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
COl/t_tiller is ot)elled, press/ire
can build up. This can cause
tile container to b/lrst,
possibly t'usulting in i++im+}.
• ttot ti)ods and steam can
cause burns. Be careflll \,,hen
opening av,_' container. +,of
hot/_)()(I, in(luding popcorn
bag_, (()()king pouches and
boxes. To prevunt possiMe
iqjur);, direct steam m_'+_v
ti'om hands and ti_(e.
• I)o not o\ercook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
c_mh fire, c_msing datmlge
tO VO/lr OVl'l/,
• Cook meat and poulw}"
thoroughly--meat to at
least all IN'IERNAI,
temperature of 160°F
_md poultry to at least ml
INTEI{NA[, temperat uru
of 180°E Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
agvdnst t[)odborne illness.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
.4,WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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Make sure all cookwal:e used ill
vollr lIliClTOWaVe OVell iS slfitable
{or micmwaving. Most glass
( asseroles, cooking dishes,
llleas/llJn_ Clips, custatxt CUllS,
t)ottery or china dinner_,,are
which does not have metallic
u:im or glaze with a nletallic
sheen (all be tlsed. Sol//e
( ookware is lat)eled "s/fitable
{or lnicmwadng."
• If you are not sure if a dish is
llliClTOWaVe-sa/[', Ilse this test:
Place ill the oven t)otll the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuling cup/illed
with 1 CUll of _lte_mset the
measuring CUll either ill or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. I/the dish
heats, it should not be used
{or microwaving.
If the dish ren/ains cool and
only tile water ill file cup
heats, then the dish is
microwaw-sa/_'.
• If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is sale/or use
ill microwave ovens.
• I)o not use recycled paller
tll:oducts. ReQ'cled tlal)er
towels, napkins and waxed
tlaper (?all contaill llletal
flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Pallet
tlroducts containing n}lon
or nylon filau/ents should
be a_a)ide(t, as tl/e_ may
also ignhe.
• Some StVl:o/bam tl:aVs (like
those that meat is 1)ackaged
on) haw a thin strip of metal
embedded ill the bottom.
When microwave(t, the metal
Call burn the floor ot the
oven or ignite a t)aller towel,
• Do llOt Ilse the IIliCl'owa_e to
dry newst)apers.
• Not all plastic wl:ap is suitable
]()I" /lse ill llliClTOWaVe ovens,
Check the package/or
])roller use.
• Paper towels, waxed tlaper
and 1)lastic wt_q) can be used
to covel: dishes ill order to
l'et_lin l//oist Hl'e 3n(t pF,,-'/t'llt
s])attelJng. [_e S[ll'e to vent
plastic wrall so stealll Call
escalle.
• Cook'¢v_ll'e 1113"_ becol/le hot
becallse of heat tl'3nsl(Tl'e(|
/i:om the heated tood. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle file cookware.
• "Boil_d)le"cookingpouches
andtightlydosedplasti(bags
shouldbeslit,tliercedor
ventedasdirectedby
package.Ifth(\_arenot,
t)las6e(ouM bur_t dm:ing or
immediately atier cooking,
possibly resulting in il lj/ll_v r.
Also, plastic storage
comainers shouM be at least
parually m_co_vred because
flley/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly co_ered wifll plasuc
wrap, tel/love covel?ill_
carefl_llv and dire(t steam
awm {i'om hands and/ilce.
• Use toil only as directed in
tiffs guide. TV dimmers may
be microwm ed in {oil mlvs
less fllan 3/4" high; remo\e
the top tk)il cover and return
the t_l_ to the box. When
using/oil in the mi(rowm e
oven, keep tlle ti)il _t least
1 in(h _l_r_ r/i'()_ the sides
of [lie ovell.
• Plasuc cookware--Plasuc
cookware desig,nled lot
microwave cooking is very
useflll, but should be used
c_lrefl_llL Even microw_lve-
sat_• plastic ram' Hot be as
toleram of o\ ercooking
(ondi6ons as are glass or
(erami( materials and m_'_
so/ien or char if su[!jected
to short periods of
o\ ercooking. In longer
extloslll'es to ovel'cooking,
the/ood and eookwal?e
(ouM iglfite.
Follow thoso ouidolinos."
[_ [lse mi( rowax e-safe
tllasti(s on b and use
them in strict complim/ce
with {lie (ookware
l//an/llilcH ll_!l?_S
l'eCOll Ill Iel ld ations.
[)o no| l//i( l?owa_,e elIltlt _r
COl/tail lel_s.
[_I)o not tlermit (hildren
to use plastic cookware
witho/lt complete
supervision.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This applian(e must be grounded. In the evem of an ele(trk;d
short (ircuit, grounding reduces the risk of el(x oJc shock 1)x_
pro'_iding an escal)e _$'i17(?for the ele(u:ic current.
This applian(e is equipped with a pow(!r (ord ha'_dng, a _orom_ding
WilT(!with _!,glxmnding_ plug. The plug must bc plugged into an
omlet that is properl_ installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or ser\_(c techni(ian i["the
gromlding instru(tions are not (oml)letely mlderstood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grotmded.
If file outlet is a sum(lard 2-prong wall omlet, it is yr()__: personal
responsibilit} and obligation to have it repla(ed with a properly
grotmdcd 3-prong wall omlet.
Do 11o| Ilnd(!F _tll_v r (Jl_(/i]//s|an({!s (/It OF l'(!lllO'_(! the third (_TO/llld)
prong ti'om thc t)ower (ord.
\_' do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
1! the power cord is too short, have _ qualified electrician or servi(e
te( hni_ km install an outlet nero: the N@imwe. (See WARNIN6--
EXTENSION CORDS se(tion.)
For best operation, l)ltlg this at_plian(e into its ()_r_ elc(tri(;fl outlet
to t)rexent tli(kcting oI lights, blowing oI tuse or tripping of (it(tilt
] )l'o_lk(!l _.
ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
B(m ausc ot t)otcntial sa/('ty
hazards un(h'r (('Train conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use ofan adapter plug. Ilowcvct; it
You still ('l(mt to use an adal)t(T,
Wh(T(' local (o(h's t)crmit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may t)c
ma(h' to a t)rol)('r]} gmun(h'd two-
t)rong wall r('cel)ta(l(' b)' the use o/a
UI, listed a(lal)tcr which is available
at l/lOSt local hardwal:e stor('s.
The larger slot in tile adal)ter must be aliglled with the larger slot
in the wall r('cel)tacle to 1)rovide prol)er t)olatit_ in the conne(tion
of the t)ower cord.
CAUTION: Atta ching 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.
},bu should hay(' the (ir(uit (hc(k('d by a qualified ('le(ttician to
make sure the re( et)ta(le is 1)rot)efly grounded.
When discomlecting the power cord ti:om the a(lal)tel; always hol(t
the adat)ter with one hand. I/this is not done, the adat)ter ground
terminal is vt'r7 likely to break with Tel)eared use. Should this
hal)pen, DO NOT USE tile al)pliance m_til a t)rol)er ground has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in thes(' situations bc(atls(' tix'qucnt
dis(om/(m don ot ill(' ])()_r('_"(()t'(t t)la(cS un(hu' strain on ihe
adat)mr and leads to eventual/idlure of die adapter gr(mnd
terminal. +_bu should have the tWO-l)lx)ng wall re(et)ta(le replaced
with a threc-t)rong (grolmding) re(el)tacle by a quail/led
electrician belore using the at)t)lim_ce.
IAdapterplugsnot
permittedieCanada)
Alignlarge
proegs/dots _ I _ II
TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.
Ensureproperground
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short pOW_.W supply cord is provided to reduce dw lJsks resulting
ti'om becoming entm_gled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careflfi in using d_em.
If an extension cord is used--
] The marked electlfical rating of the extension cord shotdd be
at le+_st +_sgreat as the electlfi(al rating of the applian(e;
] The extension cord must be a gr(mnding_t?,pe _-_i e (ol d and
it must be plugged imo _ 3-slot omleU
] The exwnsion cord should be ammged so d_at it will not
(h:_tp(_ ()_,(_17 Ill(! ( O/lll|(?ylop OF [_-Ibl(!lop wh(!l:(_ it (_tll |)(_ pulled
on by (hildren or u_pped over mfintentionalh.
If you use m_ extension cord, die imerior light ram' flicker _md the
1)|OWt'T" SO/llld 1//_1_,V_tT'Vwhen the HJdct'o,.v;_,e o_,cn is olJ,. Cooking
dines ram,' be longer, too.
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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthefeaturesof your microwaveoven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom
your model
1100Watts
__4 m
0
Featuresof the Oven
12
oDoorLatches,
WindowwithMetelShield. S(reen;d]ows(ookingtobe
"_i(!w(!d whi](_ keeping I//i(FOW_I'_(_S (Oll[]l/(?d ill the o'_en.
Convenience Guide.
@
TouchControl Panel andDisplay.
0
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
0
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support mustbe
i_ 1)l;_((_ _r]_(_]_using the o'_en. The turntM)le may be
removed tier deaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
[ TIME I [_
AUTO/TIME
r DEFROST 1
0 0
Check the Convenience Guidebefore you begin.
77meFeatures
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceortwice
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amountof defrosting time
Presstwice
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Startsimmediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerbvel 1-10
SensorFeatures andAuto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/bss time
CHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/bss time
Pressonce(chickenpieces)
Presstwice (fishfillets)
POTATO Startsimmediately! more/bss time
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Foodweight
Pressonce
(onsomemodels)
13
Aboutchanging thepower level.
The power level in m be enter_ d or changed
immediatel}. _d_er _ ntering the li_,amre time l_)r TIME
COOK,rIMEOEFROSTor EXPRESSCOOK.The power level
ma}' also be cha_lged dining time comltdown.
Press TIMECOOKor sele(t _me Defrost
[]
Enter cooking or (lelix)sting time.
[]
Press POWEBLEVEL.
[]
Select desired power level 1-10.
[]
Press START.
[]
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_,_lriable power le_ds add flexil)ilitv to microwme
cookillg. "Fh_ l)OWeFlex( Is on the iilicrowttxe oxell can
t)e compared to the surthce units on a _',mge. Each
power lex (I gives yell iIlicrow_{\e enel?g), a c_ rtaii/
percent of the tim_. Power level 7 is microwme energy,.
70% of the tim_. Power level 3 is energ-? 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level I01
which gri_es _:o/_ 100% i)ow('r. Power level 10 will cook
litster but Ik)od m_}. n_ed more li_e(l/mnt stirring,
_x)tating or turning ox_l; A lower setting will cook more
ex_nlv and need l_ss stirring or rotating of the I_)o(1.
SOl/l( ]()()(1s IIl}t} tl_t'_{ better llmo_; textmx' or
api)em',mce il one of the lower setfing-s is used. Use
a lower power h'_el when cooking t_)o(ls that hm _ a
tenden(\v to boil ove_; such as scallop_ d potatoes.
blest t)evio(ts (wh(n th( mic_x)wa_ (nerg-} c):cles o11)
give time Ik)r th( Ik)od to "e(tualize '_ or tra_slL'r heat to
th_ inside of the Ik)od. An example of this is shown with
power level 3--_he (lelix)st Q:(le. If microwm'e energ-}.
did not c_'(le ell; th_ outside of the ti)od would cook
belL)re the insi(l_ was deli'osted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High I0: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7: (;entle cooking of meat and l)(mltr?.; l)aking
casseroles and rehea(ing.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing Ik)r stews a_(1
l_ss ten(l_ r cuts of meat.
Low2 or3:Defi:osling; simmering; delicale stances.
WarmI:Keq)ing tk)od _r_]_; sotiening l)ulle_;
Aboutthetimefeatures.
Time Cook
TimeCookI
Allov, s _ou l() l//icrowax( foF ally lil/le Hp to (.)(.) l/lillHles
and 99 s(c(mds.
Power level 10(High) is autoinalicall?c set, l)/ )'(n max
chang( il tOT more flcxibilily.
[] Press TIMECOOK.
] Enlcr (ookinglime.
] (_hangc 1)ow( r lcx(1 i[)ou don,t _m/1 tul 1
G
_u_E
power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Sole(1 a dcsircd
pow(r lcxcl 1-10.)
[] Press START
_bu may oi)en th( door (truing 77meCook to check
the h)od. Close d_e door and pr(ss srARrto r(mme
(()()king.
Time Cook II
I _cls you change pow(!F Ic_(ls amomaii( all} dm'ing
cooking. I ]cr( 's ho_ m do i1:
[] Press T/MECOOK.
El/l(!17 111(! _i]'S| cook lil//c.
[]
Chang(' th( power Icxel if you don't warn flfll
[]
i)owel_ (Press POWERLEVEL Select a desired
pow(r level 1-10.)
Press TIME cOOgag;dn.
[]
El/l(!17111(! s(!C()l/d cook lil//c.
[]
Change thc pow(_17Icxcl iI_ou (lon'l wahl hill
[]
power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Sole(1 a dcsircd
pow(r lcxcl 1-10.)
[] Press START.
,\1 dw end of "time Cook/, "time Cook I/((rams (lox_n.
75
Aboutthetimefeatures.
Cooking Guide for -timeCook
NOTE:Use power level High(10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccofi
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen,
chopped)
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(f/owerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
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Amount Time Comments
l lb. 5 to 8 nfin., In 1V__qt. oblong glass b_&ing
Med-High (7) dish, pla(e l/4 (up v_ratel:
10-oz. package 4 to 7 nfin. In 1-qt. (asserole.
llb. cuthlhalf lOto 15nfin.
lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
1 btmch 16 to 22 nfin. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1 bunch 5 to 9 mhl.
(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)
1 bunch 7 to 11 mhl.
(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)
lO-oz, package 4 to 7 mhl.
lO-oz, package 4 to 7 mhl.
1 medlmnhead 6 to lOmb1.
(about 2 lbs.)
5 to 9 nfin.
1 lb. 4 to 8 mhl.
lO-oz, package 3 to 7 mhl.
1 medimnhead 7 to 11 rain.
1 medimn head 7 to 15 rain.
lO-oz, package 3 to 7 rim1.
In 1V_,-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup willeE
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tableslx)ons WilteL
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup WilteE
1/2 cup wilteE
In 2-qt. casserole, [)lace
1/2 cup wilteE
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup ware1:
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons wilteE
In 1V_,-or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup WilteE
In 2- or 3-qL casserole, place
1/4 cup wilteE
In 1_qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup WilteE
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 mblest)oons WilteE
In 2-qt. casserole, [)lace
1/2 cup WilteE
In 2-qt. casserole, place
l/2 cup wilteE
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 |ablest)oons w;_ter.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 mill. hi 1-qt. casserole, pla(e
2 tablespoons water.
Cornonthecob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh,whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen,chopped
andleaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
1 to 5 ears 1¼ to 4 mill.
per ear
1 ear 3 to 6 mill.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 mill.
per ear
lO-oz, package 2 to 6 mill.
2 lbs. tmshelled 7 to 10 nfin.
lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain.
4 potatoes 9 to 12 nfin.
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 rain.
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 rain.
1O-oz. package 3 to 6 rain.
1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 rain.
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 rain.
(about 1 lb. each)
hi 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup _mer. Rearrange
atier half of tin/e.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with _ented
plastic wrap. Rearrange a/ier
hall of time.
hi 1-qt. casserole, 1)lace
3 tablespoons water.
hi 1-qt. casserole, t)lace
1/4 cup watel:
hi 1-qt. casserole, place
2 t_d)lespoons water.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cut)es.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
(ll t) wateE Stir atier halt of tin/e.
Pierce with cooking/ork. Place
ill Cellter of tile ovell. I ,el stand
5 minutes.
hi 2-qt. ca_,semle, t)lace wa_,hed
st)]hath.
hi 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tat)lespoons water.
hi 11/.,-(tt. casserole, place 1/4
cup xvvltet;
Cut in half and remov('/ibrous
memtmmes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass t)aking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
atier 4 minutes.
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Time Defrost
Allows yell to (tefl:ost l_)r a selected length of tim_. See
th( Defrosting Guide lor sugg(sted times. (Auto Defrost
explained in the About the auto feature section.)
[] Press DEFROSTAUTORIME |wice.
] Enter dell'osting time.
[] Press START
O3
] THrll A)od o\(r whell the ox(n signals.
[] Press START.
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Power level is aulomatieally s(t at 3, but can be
changed. "_im cml defl:ost small items quickly b} raising
the po_,rer le_l alier entering the time. Power level 7
cuts th( total deli'osting time in about hall _,powerleve!
10 cms th( total tim( to _q_proximately 1/3. }towe_(_;
Ik)od will need mor( fl:(quent attention than/_sual.
At one half of selected delix)sting time, the o_en signals
TURN. At this time, tm?ii leo(1 o_er and break apart or
rearrang-e pieces Ik)r mot( c_en deli'osting. Shield am.'
warm areas with small pieces of loil.
A (h_ll tlmmping nois( m_}. be heard during deli'osting.
This is hernial when o_en is not operating at High 1)owe_;
Defrosting tips
[] Foods lh)zen in i)_q)er or pl>tsti( can l)e deli'osted in
the i)ackage. Closed packages shouM be sliL pierced
or vented AI:I'ER li)od h>ts partiall} d(fi:osted. Plastic
storag( containers sh(mld l)e 1)ardally uneo_ere(t.
[] Family-size, i)rei)ackaged li'ozen dimmers can be
deli'osted and mierowmed. If th( Ik)od is in a l[)il
comainer, transter it to a mierowme-salk' dish.
[] I;oods that spoil easily shouM not be allow( d to sit om
/k_r more than one hour alkr (leli'osdl_g. Room
teml_(mmr( promot(s th( growth of hannflfl bacteda.
[] For more e_en (lelix)sting of larg_ r lix)ds, such as
roasts, us( Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are
comt)letel }, deli'osted 1)eli)re cooking.
[] When deli'osted, lL)od should l)e cool but sotiened in
all areas. If still slightly ic}. r_mrn to the iI/ierow>(\e
ver}. briefly, or let it stan(t a IL'w mimues.
Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (I piece_ 1/4 mln. Rearrange at_('r hal/the time.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 mhl.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6 to 9 rain.
Shellfish, smafl pieces (I lb.) 3 to 7 mJn. P]a(e blo(k in (asserole. Turn o\er
mid break ut) alter hal{' the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 or 2 1 to 5 rain.
(lO-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (I lb.)
Franks(I lb.)
Groundmeat(l lb.)
Roast'.beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer
cutup (2½to31bs.)
Chicken,whole
(2½to3/bs.)
Cornish hen
Turkeybreast(4to 6/bs.)
2 to 5 rain.
2 to 5 mhl.
4 to 6 rain.
9 to 13 mh_.
per Lb.
4 to 8 lnin.
per Lb.
14 to 20 mhl.
20 to 25 mhl.
7 to 13 rain.
per Lb.
3 to 8 rain.
per Lb.
Place m/otiened package in ov('n.
I,et stand 5 lnim_tes after de/i'osting.
Place unotiened package in o_'n.
M]crowa\ejust until fi'anks can be
sel/arated. I,et stand 5 mint_tes, il
necessary, to complete deti'osting.
"Ihrn meat over alter half the time.
Use power level I.
Place m/wr_q)t/ed me_.t in cooking
dish. Turn o\er after half the time
and shield warm areas with toil.
When tinishe(t, separate pieces and
let stand to comt/lete (te/i'osting.
['lace wmptied chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after first half of time. ,M_('r
second half of time, setiarate pieces and
place in cooking dish. Microwme 2 u) 4
lili/l/lteS lil()lTe, if necessar}. I et stand a
tbw mhmtes to finish de/i'osting.
Pla(e wratitied chicken in dish. Alter half
the time,/lnwl'_ll) an(I tll)?n chicken o\e]2
Shield %_r;ll:lll_lI'e;If_witll {oil. To (OmlIlete
deli'osting, mn cold water in the cavity
m/til giblets can tie removed.
Place m/wral/l/e(t hen in the oven
breast-side-up. Turn over a/ier first half
of time. Rml cool water in the cavity m/til
giblets can tie I'elll()v('(I.
Place mlwl_q/t/e(t breast in lilic/'ow_l\'e-sa{('
dish t/reast-side-down. Atter half of time,
mrn l/reast-,q(h'-ul/and shield warm al'ea_,
with toil. I)eli'ost/or second half of time.
I,et stand 1 to 2 hour,_ in reli'igerator {o
(omt)lete de/i'osting-.
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one at the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 mimlws of (()()king at powerlevel I0. For
exmnple, press the 2t)_d t_>r 2 minutes of (ooking lime.
"[+11(!p()Vq(_]:lexel (an be (hanged as dine is com_ting
dO_'_rl/.Press POWERLEVEL and enter l-10.
Add30 Seconds
Youcan use this feature two ways,
• It will add 30 seconds to the time (:emoting (t()v4_
each thne the pad is pressed.
• It can be used as a quick w_l_'to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Abouttheautofeature.
AutoDefrost
The Auto/'fime Defrostfeature g_es you two wa_s to
defi:ost fl'ozen foods. Press AUTORIMEDEE on(e
for Auto Defrost or t_%ri((_fO]7time Defrost.
Use Auto DefrostR)r meat, poultr_ and fish.
Use Time Defrosttor most edict frozen tends.
Auto Defrostautomaticallv s('ts th(' d('Ji:osting times and
])()_r('_" ]('_']S t() g_(' ('_Z('_l dt'i}'osting r('su]ts {or meats,
poultry and/ish wt'ig'hillg" tip tO six potll/ds.
[] Press AUTO/TIME DEF.on( e.
G
use
] Using the Conversion Guide below r,enter {hod
weight. For examph', press pads I and 2 {br 1.2
pounds (1 pound, 3 oun(cs).
[] Press START
(Brae Defrost is explained in tile About the time features
s('ction.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside front ofthe oven.
• R('mo\ (' m('at {i'om pa(kag(' and t)la(( ' on mi(rowav('-
sa/b dish.
• "I\vice &wing defl:ost, the ov('n sigmals TURN. At each
TURN signal, turn the {ood or('} _.R('mov(' de/i'osted
meat o1"shi('ld wm_n areas wit|l small pi('(es o1' |oil.
• Alier (teh'osfing, most llleais need to stand 5 minutes
to complete (teh'osfing. I+m:g(' roasts should stand |or
_+.b()ut30 H)il)t:ttes.
Conversion Guide
If theweigbt of food is stated ie poundsaed ounces, the oueces
must be convertedto tenths _1)of a pound
WeightofFoodinOunces EnterFoodWeight
(tenthsofapound)
I-2 .I
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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Aboutthesensorfeatures.
HumiditySensor
Th(, Sensor Features d(,t(,(.t th(, in(r('asing humidity
releascd dtllillg cooking. Tll,v ov('l/mltolnati,vally _l(!justs
the cooking time to \'mious t?q)es and amomlts of tbod.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on tl]e same tbod pordon--it may result in severely
o\ercooked or t)urm/ood. If tbod is mldercooked
al{er the ( om]tdown, use _me Cook tor addidonal
cooking time.
• The prol)er container.,, and co\ers are ex',emial Jor
best sensor cooking.
Covered
• A]w;ws Hse l//icrow_\ e-s_d{' ¢Ollt_linel's _tll(/ ¢OV(W thel//
wifll lids or vented t)lastic wmt). Never use tight
sealing plastic conminers--thc\v can prevem steam
/i'om escaping ;rod cause {ood to overcook.
_;te, d
Dry off distlos so t/log don "tmislead
tile $8,nso£
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• Be sm:e the outbide of file cooking containers and the
inside of the microwm e o\en are dry betore placing
Jk)od ill file oven. Beads ofmoismr{' turning in{o
s|{'all/{_u/misl{'_ld tilt' s{'nsor.
(lesst#7_) (more,t#7_)
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.S ounces.
Popcorn
To use d_e Popcorn _mzre:
] ]_olh)w l)a( kage illst] u( tions, usillg Time Cook il ttm
t)a(kage is less dlan 1.75 (mn(es or larger dlan 3.5
OHll(eS. Pl21(e tlle t)_l('ka_e of t)ot)(orl/ill tlle
(el/ter of the l//i( row_lxe.
] Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion--
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
It%ou ot)en die door wllile POPCORNis dist)layed,
SENSOR ERROR will at)t)ea_: Close die door, t)ress
CLEAR/OFFand 1)egftl ag_dn.
If ft)od is m_dercooked after the com_tdown, use
Time Cook ft)r additional (()()king time.
How toAdjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of t)ot)eorn you use
/llld('l])Ol)S or o\ercooks eOl/Sistel/|l}', }'()_1 C_III a(t(I or
subtract 20-30 seconds to tfte automatic t)ot)t)ing time.
Toadd time:
After pressing POPCORN, 1)ress 9immediawly _d_er dw
o_,el/starts [()r all extra 20 Se(ol/ds. Press 9 agail/ to add
another 10 se(onds (total 31) se(onds additional dine).
Tosubtract time.
After tn:essing POPCORN, 1)ress I immediawly _d_er tfte
()\el/ SUal"tStk)r 20 se(onds less (ooking- til/le. I)I'('SS I
a_&lil/ to re(l/t(e cooking til//e altotller 10 se(ollds (total
30 seconds less dine).
Beverage
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion-
# may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Press BEVERAGE to he_lt a cup ot (oJti_'eor other
bever_lge.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
If fO0(I is iiI/der(ooked afler tfte (()lllttdo_YI/, iis(!
Time Cook for additional cooking dine.
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Aboutthesensorfeatures.
Reheat
The Reheati_mre reheals......singleservingsof pre_dousl',•
cooked i_)odsor a plaleoflefl<w(ws.
] Pla(( covel_ed ibod in die oven. Press REHEAT.
(lessfi,_) (moreti,_/
"[]1_ ()xr_ll Sl_rlS immediately.
How toChange the
Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Prtss I afier dl_ f_"amrc pad.
Toadd 10%to cooking time:
Prtss 9 dk_r th( t('_tml-e pad.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion--
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
¢[1_ ()_r_ sigm_ls _hen sleam is sens(d and lhe
li]//( l?(!l/l_til/il/g [)eg]]lS CO{IIHillg d()_11.
[)(11/ol ol)( 1/t]l(! ov(!l/([ooF/tl/lJl |Jill(! is (()(ll/tJl/g
immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, ff possible, toeven
out the temperature. Reheated foods maF have wide
variations hi temperature. Some areas maF he extmmel F hot.
_me Cook for addid(/n_tl reheadng lime.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat
]t is bes| to use _me Cook ibr dlese ii)o(ls:
[] Bread producls.
[] Foods ih;tl mHsl [1(! ]'eh(_lle([ tll/(ovel?e([.
[] Foods Ih_tl 11(!(([ Io [1(! S|il?F(!([ OF l?OWtl(!([.
[] Foods calling for a dry look or (fisp sm'ii_ce
aiier r( headng.
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Sensor Cooking
Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces
[] []
Sensorcookinggives you aasy,
automaticresults with a variety
of toods(s88th8CookingGuida
bebw).
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion-
# may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
] Place (overed food in lhe o_n. I)ress _he food
pad. For xegembles, press die VEGETABLEpad on(e
lot Ih'sh v('g_ tat)l_ s, mice tor t_'oz('n veg(t_d)l(s or
thr_e times tot canned vegetables. For chicken or
I]s]i, press tlle CHICKEN/FISHpad once lot chicken
pieces or twice lot fish. The o_en stm'ts
immediately.
] "['h( ov(n signals when sle_lill is sens(d and lhe
111//(! l'elnaii/ii/g [/(!_llS ( OHl/lil/g dowl/. T[I]'ll o17 slil"
lhe food if ne(essarv
1)0 l/Or opel/ |t1(! o'_ell dool °/tll|il 11i//( is e()/ll)|illg
dOWll. If |11(!(loo1" is op( he(l, (:los( il and press START
immediateh.
If Iood is undercooked after the comudown, use
rimeCookI_,:additional cooking tim(.
How toChange the Automatic Settings (automatic settings
for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models):
_bu can adjust the cooking time lot all leeds to suit
yo/lr [)ersollal taste.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press I within 30 seconds alier pressing the lood pad.
7"0add 10% to cooking time."
Press 9 within 30 seconds atier pr(ssing the toed pad.
CookingGuide
FoodType Amount Comments
Canned Vegetables 4-16 OZ COVtWWill1 lid or _ented t)lastic wl'_lp.
Frozen Vegetables 4-16 oz Follow package instru(tions Ibr adding
_*+r_l[('l'.(]oval <"with lid or vented plasdc _vrat).
Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover wittl lid or _ented plastic wrap.
Potatoes 1/9-2 lbs Pierce skin widl/ork. Place potatoes
on the turntable.
Fish 4-16 oz Co_er with vented plasdc wrat).
Chicken Pieces 1-8 pieces Co_er widl vented plasde wrap.
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Abouttheotherfeatures.
Help
--] "[3w HELP1)ad disl)la'_s feature inlimnation and helphll
hinis. Press HELP,then sele(t a f(_amre pad.
Clock
Press to enter tile time of (lay or to cheek tile time
of (lay while microwaving.
[] Pr(._s CLOCK.
] Enter time of din,.
] Select AM or PM.
[] pr(ss SNRror CLOCK.
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CookingCompleteReminder
To remind you that you haxe todd ill the oxen, the oxen will
disl)lay FOODIS READY and t)ee t) on(e a mimlte until you either
ot)ell the oven (toot or press CLEAR/OFE
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Scroll Speed
"[tm s(roll sl)eed ot the disl)lay (an t)e (hanged. Press
and hold ill( AM/PMI)ad al)om 3 se(onds to bring ut)
the disl)lay. Sele(t 1-5 for slo_ r10 t_lst s(roll st)eed.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting mare, flm(tions, START/PAUSE
_tll()%_rs _()_l 1() S{()_) (ookillg wi{ho/l{ ot)el/ill g the dooF
or (leafing the (tisl)la _
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@
Reminder
The Reminder lLatnr( can b( used lik( all alarm clock,
and call be us(d at any time, c_(l} _d/en the (wen is
op( l_tillg. The Reminder time can be set up to 94
h(mrs lat_ _:
Press REMINDER.
[]
Elltel7 t]l(_ til//e "_'o/I w;41/t Ill(! ()'_(!ll to 17el//il/d yOll.
[]
(}_e Slll'e the l//ic1T)wav(' clock S]I()Vvrs the (_()l_l_(_(_t
tim(! at (taT_)
Sele(t AM or PM.
[]
Press REMINDER. When Remhlder signed occurs,
[]
press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder tim(!
may be displayed 1)pressing REMINDER.
NOTE:TheREMindicator will remainlit to show that the
Rmninderis set Toclear the Reminderbeforeit occurs,
pressREMINDER,thenO,TheREMindicator will nolonger
be lit
Delay Start
Delay Start allows )()u to set the lIli(1X)_r_l_,(!tOdelay
(ookiug up to 24 hem's<
• S
[] Press DELAYSTART
] I_lltel7 the ti]//e "_o/t Wal/t the o'_ell to start. (Be SIIFe
the IZli(1x)W}l_(! do(k Sll()_rs the (OFl"e(t til//e of (lay.)
] Sele(t AM or PM.
] Sele( t any ( omt)ination of Defrost Aute/_me and
TimeCook.
[] Press START
The Delay Staff time will be displayed plus OS. The oxen
will autonmti(allx start at the delayed time.
The time at day may be (list)layed by prexqng CLOCK.
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Abouttheotherfeatures.
ChildLock-Out
®
SOUND ]
_()ll H/_t_' lo(k |1/(! (Ol/tl?ol t)_tll(_] |o 1)Y(!'_(!ll| t]/c
]//i(];o_r_{x(! {l'()lll being a(cidentally stoned or used
by (hildren.
To lo(k or tmlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFFtor about three seconds. When the control
panel is locked, LOCKED will appear in the displa)
Sound Level
"[]w beeper s(mnd lexel (an be a(!iuswd. Press SOUND
LEVEL.Choose 1)-_) tar m t( to loud.
TimerOn/Off
Timer On/Offoperaws as a mimue timer and can be used
_'d all} till/e, (_xen whel/the (/XCI/ is Ol)(ratll/_.
[] Press TIMER ON/OFE
] Ellt(r lil/l(_ }(lit W_ll/t tO ((/[tl/t dO'_ll.
[] Press TIMER ON/OFFto start.
When time is/q), the o_en will sigllal. To turn off tile
timer signal, press TIMER ON/OEE
NOTE: The timer indicator will he litwhile the timer is
operating.
Display On/Off
To mrn th(' clock (tispla} on or ot]_ press m_d hold 0/i)r
about 3 s('(onds. The Display On/Off t_'_mm' (_mnot b('
/ls('d whih' a cooking tb_mm' is in use.
TurntableOn/Off
For best (ookillg results, leaxe tl/(_ tttrl/tal)l(f 01/.
h (an 1)e turned oflfor large dishes. Press TURNTABLE
tO tttl:l/ ill(! HIFI/t_tt)I(_ Oll Ol" ()_.
_Ol//(_tiHICS {h(! tttl:l/titbl(! (_tl/t)(_( Ol//(? tO0 hot to
)
touch, be (areIhl tou(hing the turntal)le (hwing and
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aRer cooking.
Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Standing Time
Venting
Definition
Arcing is the microw;*ve term tt)r sparks in the o_'n. Arcillg is
caused l>v:
• metal or tt)il tollclling the side of the oxen.
• t_)il that is not molded to t_)od (Ill)tin:ned edges act like
all|ellllaS).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry t)ills, gold-rimmed dishes.
• rec_'cled t)aper towels containing small metal pieces.
Co\'ers hold in moisture, allow/_)r more e_ell healing and reduce
cookillg time. ki'nting plastic w_q) or covering with w_lx paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, }x)u shield chicken bre;_sls or baked ti)ods to
t)revent ovelq)rowning. When lnicrowt_{ng, }x)u use small strips
oI/_)il to shield thin parts, such as tile tills of wings and legs on
t)oultry, which would cook bet_)re lar#,er parts.
Whell roll cook with l'e_lllal7 o_,_'llS, too(ts Slle]l as l'oasts OF cakes
are Mlowed to stmld to/inisll cooking or to set. Stml(ting time is
esl)e(ially important ill mierow_ve cooking. Note that a
microwm e(t cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
_\lier covering a dish with plastic wrap, yoo vent tile plastic w_q)
l)} turning back one corner so excess steam (all escape.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An o(c _sional thorough wil)ing _ith a solution
of baking soda m_d _lter keeps the inside/i'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning anypart of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls,Floor,InsideWindow,Metal andPlasticPartson
theDoor
_()]/le Sp_tttelTS (all be l?el/lo\ed with _t paper towel,
others may require a damp cloth. I/emo_ •g_:eas}
spatters with a suds} cloth, then rinse with a dmnp
cloth. Do not use abrasive clem_ers or shar]) utensils
Oil ov('n walls.
Toc/ean thesurfaceof thedoor and thesurface of theoven that
come together uponclosing, useonly mild,nonabrasive soapsor
detergents using a spongeor soft cloth. Rinse with adamp cloth
andd_
Never use a commercial oven clemler on any part of your
microwave.
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Removable Turntableand Turntable Support
To i)re\ ent breakage, do not place the turntable into
water.just a/ier cooking. W_lsh it careflflly in warm, sud.,,v
water or in the dishwasher. The tm:ntaMe and support
can be broken if drol)ped. Rememl)e_; do not operate
the oxen withO/lt the turntable and support in place.
How toClean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia oralcohol on the
microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the
appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean tile otttsi(le of the n/icrowm e with a suds`+' cloth.
Rinse and then dry. Witle tile window clean with a
(taln t) cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wille with a dmn I) cloth. Dry thoroughl}. Do not use
cleaning Sllnl}% large alnom/ts of soap and _,_lter,
allr;_si\'es or shal t) ot)jects on tile llanel--tlley call
(t_mlage it. Sonic t)_q)er towels (an _lso s(nmh tile
con|l?o] panel.
Door Surface
It's ilntlortant t/) keep tile area clean where tile
door seals ag_linst tile lnicrowa_e. Use only mild,
non-al)ra_,ive detergents applied with a clean Stlonge
or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Stainless Steel (onsomemodels)
To clean tile surthce, use hot seat) ? watel; then rinse
and (It+'+'. Do not use steel wool pads or other abmsi\'e
cleaner.,,. Thlw" will scratch tile surtilce.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
TrOubleshooting-tips
Save time and money] Review the charts on the following
ages first and you may not need to carl for service.
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Ovenwill notstart
Control panel lighted, yet
oven will not start
A fuse hi your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fl_se or reset
circuit breaker.
Power surge. • Unplug tl_e microwave
oxen, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully hlserted
hlto wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong
plug on the oven is fldlv
inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely dosed. * ()pen the door and close
se( Ilrelv.
STARTpad not pressed • Press START
after enterhlg cooking
selection.
Anodler selection entered • Press CLEAR/OFE
already hi oven mid
CLEAR/OFFpad not
pressed to cancel iL
Cooking line not entered • Make sure you ha\ e
after presshlg TIMECOOK. emered cooking time
after pressing TIMECOOK.
CLEAR/OFFwas pressed • Reset cooking program
accidentally, and press START
Food weight not entered • Make sure you haxe
after seleclilg AutoDefrost (tutored food weight
alter selecting Auto Defrost.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
"LOCKED" appears in The conwol has been • t'rcss and hold CLEAR/OFF
display locked. (When file control lot aboot three sc(onds to
pmlel is locked ml Lwill mflo(k tbc control.
be displayed.)
"SENSOR ERROR" • Close the (tool; t)rcss
appears in display CLEAR/OFFmld begin _l_,_lin.
Durh N Popcorn, Reheat,
Beverage, Chicken/Fish,
Potato or Vegetable
program, the door was
opened before stemn
could be detected.
Stemn was not detected
hi maxlmmn mnotmt
of thne.
• Use TimeCookto heat
/_)rmore time.
Food amount too large
for Sensor Reheat
Sensor Reheat is for shlgle
servhlgs of reconunended
foods.
• Use TimeCook/or lmgc
_tl//O/I]ItS O] ]()0(|.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
ThingsThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
• Swam or _t)()r escaping fi'om arom_d the (too1".
• I Jg]lt reflection m"ound door or outer case.
• Dimming o_'n light and change in the blo_er solmd at ])()wee
h'_'ls other than high.
• Dull thumping solmd while o_'n is ()pen_ting.
• TV/radio inter[('r('nce might be noticed while using the
micm_'avc. Similar to the inter/('rence caused 1)_other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave'.
Plug the 111icrowavointo a di/l{'rent elecu-ical circuit, 111o_,ethe
radio or "IY as/m: away fl:om the microwm_' as possible or check
the position and signal of the TV!radio antenna.
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GEMicrowave Oven Warranty.
_ IIwarrantyserviceprovidedbyourFactoryService
Centers,oranauthorizedCustomerCare_technician.
Toscheduleservice,on-line,24hoursaday,visit
usat ge.com,orcall800.GECARES(800.432.2737).
Pleasehaveserialandmodelnumbersavailable
whencallingforservice.
For ThePeriod Of."
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
For the above limited warrant/: Toavoidany trip charges,you must take the microwave oven to
a General Electric CustomerCare®servicerandpick it upfollowing service. In-homeservice is also
available,but you mustpay for the service technician'Stravel costs to your home,
GEWill Replace:
Anypart of the microwme ()_r('_ which lidls du( to a
(teii'ct in m_lterials or workm>mshii). I)m_ing this limited
one-gearwarran_ (,E will also i)ro_dd(, free of charge,
all labor and related serxice to replace the (lel(ctive part.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original
purchase date is needed
to obtain service under
the warranty.
What GE Will Not Cover:
• Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use file product.
• Improper hlstallation, delivery or
lnaintenance.
• Product not accessible to provide
required service.
• Failure of die product or dmnage to
the product if it is abused, misused
(for exmnple, cavity archlg from wire
rack or metal/foil), or used for other
thin1 the hltended purpose or used
couunercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetth_g of circuit breakers.
• Dalnage to die product caused by
accident, f'we, floods or acts of God.
• hlcldental or consequential dmnage
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
• Dmnage caused after delivery.
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is
product repair asprovided in this Limited Warranty.Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability orfitness fora particular
purpose,are limited to one year or the shortestperiod allowed bylaw.
Thiswarranty is extendedto the original purchaserand any succeediegowner for productspurchased
for home use within the USA. If theproduct islocated in an area where serviceby a GEAuthorized
Serviceris notavailable, youmay be responsible for a trip charge or youmay be required to bring the
product to an Authorized GEServiceLocationfor service,In Alaska, thewarranty excludes theservice
calls to your home.
Some statesdo not allow the exclusioe or Iimitatioe of incidental or consequentialdamages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state'sAttoreey General
Warrantor. General Electric Company.Louisville, KY 40225 35
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Expert GE repair ser',ice is only one step away from your doon Get on-line and
s(h(duh yotlr servic( at your convetfienc c 24 hours any day of th( year! Or call
800.(;E.(_.\RES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.
RealLifeDesignStudio
GE supports the I !niversal I)esign (on( ept--products, services and emiromnem:, that
can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. D,i' recognize the need to
design lot a wide range of physical and mental abilities antlimpairments. For derails
of (;E's I hfiversal Design applications, in( hiding kik hen design ideas tilt people with
disal)ilities, check out our D,kbsite mda); For tile hearing impaired, please tall
800.TDI).(;I_\C (800.833.4322).
ExtendedWarranties
Purchase a GE extended x_vmanty and learn about special discounts that are available
while v_mr warlant-_ is still in etti'ct. _)u tan purr h_use it on-line anytimt, or tall
800.626.2224 duri*_g normal business hours. GE Consumer tlome Ser'_Jces will
still be there after your warranty expires.
PartsandAccessories
Indixiduals qualified to ser'dce their own appliances tan ha'_e parts or at ( essories
sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard anti Discover cards are at cepte(1).
Order on-fine mda?: 24 hours eve_y day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal
business hours.
Instructionscontainedin thismanual cover proceduresto be performed by any user.Other
servicing generally should he referred to qualified service personnel. Cautionmust be
exercised, sinceimproper servicingmay cause unsafe operation.
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with all the details including your phone mnnl)et; or write to:
General Manager; Customer Relations
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Louis'dlle, KY 40225
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Register your new appliance on-line---at your convenience! Timely product
registration will allow fbr enhanced connnuni( ation and prompt ser'dce imd(r tile
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