GE JE42, JE40 User Manual

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Eyou are unsure,usethisdisht&f:

Measure,1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeh ovenonor besidedish. ‘
MicrowaveMMminutes.Ifwater
becomeshot, dishismicrowave

safe. Ifdkh heats,it shouldnot

beusedformicrowaving.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,

plasticwrap can be used to cover

dishesin order to

retainmoisture

artd

andpreventspattering.

@$hne microwavedfoodsrequire
stirring,.nXating,or rearranging.
Checkyourcookingguide.

@W3ambuilds uppressureinfoods

whkh m-etight~ycoveredbyaskin

or membrane.piercepxatoes, egg
yoih andchicken

bursting.

livers to prevent

Before

Iwl.dthis

It is intendedto helpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave

Ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour

questions.

Ifyoudon’t understandsomething
or need more help,write(include
yourphone number-):

ConsumerAffairs
GeneralElectricCompany
AppliancePark

Louisville,KY40225

write down the model

and serial

You’11find themona labelinside

theoven.

These numbersarealsoonthe
Consumer ProductOwnership

RegistrationCard that camewith
yourMicrowaveOven. Before
sendingin thiscard, pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning yourMicrowaveOven.

The electric output ofthis

microwaveovenis500watts.

Be SW%!

Oven is l“egisterd

is important thatwe knowthe

It

locationofyourMicrowaveOven

shoulda needoccurfor adjustments.

your Microwave

Yoursupplierisrcsponsihlcfor
registeringyoum tk owner,

Pleasecheck with yoursupplier to

Ix sure he hasdone so; also send in
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard. If youmove,or
ifyouarc notthe original purchaser
pleasewritetous,stating model
and serialnumbers.‘1’his

appliance
mustk? !qiskred. Pk!asf!becertain
that it is.

Writeto:
General Electric Company

Rmge Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225

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you received a

Owen.

Immediatelycontactthe dealer (or
builder) that soldyouthe Microwave
Oven.

save time and

Before you

FrequestSeF.”vice.,.
checkthe ProblemSolveronpage 18.
It lists minor causes of operating
problems that youcan correct
yourself.

Accessorv

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hstakutioi’ Kit allows

this ovento be mounted under a
cabinet (availableat extra cost from
your General Electric supplier).

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money.

Readallinstructionsbdorwusingthisappliance.

(a)DoNotAttempttooperate

thisovenwiththedooropensince

- ope-tiooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It isimportantnotto

defeator tamperwiththesafety
interlocks.

(b)DoNotPlace

betweenthe ovenfront face and
thedooror allow soil

residuetoaccumulateonsealing

surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatethe oven

ifit isdamaged.Itisparticularly

importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthere is no
damagetothe:

(1)Door(bent),
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

loosened),

(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The OvenShouidNotbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.

anyobject

orcleaner

Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:

theriskofburns,electricshock,~
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

@Usethisapplianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis

manual.
oReadandfollowthespecific

“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSUREK)
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE

ENERGY”atleft.
@Thisappliancemustregrounded.

Connectonlytoproperlygrounded
outlet.See“GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS”onpage17.

~Forbestoperation,plugthis.

applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffhseortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.

@Installor locatethisappliance

onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.

~Becertaintoplace the front

surface ot’the doorthreeinchesor

morebackfromthecountertop

edge

toavoidaccidentaltipping

dthe applianceinnormalusage.
(Nusedloncountertop)

@Donotcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance.

@Donotuseoutdoors.
QDonotimmersepowercordor

pluginwater.
=Keeppowercordawayfrom

heatedsurfaces.
~Do

notlet powercordhangover

edgeoftableorcounter.

~Donotoperatethisappliance

ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug?ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.

@Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage16.

. Thisapplianceshould

be

servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest

authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.

@Aswith

anyappliance,Ck)Se

supervisionisnecessarywhen

usedbychildren. ~XI••

@Toreduce

theriskoffirein

theovencavity:

–Do notovercookfd. Carefully

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,

orothercombustiblematerialsare

placedinsidetheoventofacilitate

cooking.

–Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.

–Do notuseyourmicrowave

oventodrynewspapers.

–Paper towels,napkinsand

waxpaper.Recycledpaper

productscancontainmetalflecks

whichmaycausearcingorignite.

Paperproductscontainingnylon

ornylonfilamentsshouldbe

avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Do notoperatetheoven

emptytoavoiddamage

tothe

ovenand the dangeroffiredIf

byaccidenttheovenshouldrun

emptyaminuteortwo,noharin
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times–it savesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

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–-Donotpoppopcorninyour

microwaveovenunlessinaspecial

microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.

–If materialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,turn

ovenoff,anddisconnectpower
cord,orshutoffpoweratfuseor

circuitbreakerpanel.
~some

products suchmwhole

eggsandsealedcontainers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.

~Avoid

heatingbabyfoodin

glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

@Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages

innarrowneckedbottles(especially

carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressurecan
buildup.Thiscancausethecontainer

toburst,resultingininjury.
oUsernetii

onlyasdirectedin

cookingguide.Foilstripsas
usedonmeatroastsarehelpfi.d
whenusedasshownincooking

guide.
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved

infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;

removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keepmetal

atleast 1 inchawayfromsides

ofoven.

*COOMBgutensilsmaybecome

hotbecauseofheattransfer~*ecl

fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.

Q$ometimes,thecookingtray

canbecometoohottotouch.Be
carefidwhentouchingthecooking

trayduringandailercooking.

. F’oodscookedinliquids(such

aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfoodscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage16forinstructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.

eThermome~er—Donot

useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe

microwaveoven.

@~~~fic~te~~s—Plasticu~mils

designedformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefidly.Evenmicrowave

plasticmaynotbeastolerantof

overcookingconditionsasareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoovercooking,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave

plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommendations.

2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision.

@when cookingporkfOllOW

ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoatleast170”F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
Icilledandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

oBoilingeggsis

IIOt

recommendedinamicrowave

oven.Pressurecanbuildup

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury.

oFo~d~withunbrokeno~te~

%IW suchaspotatoes,sausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.

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ancltightiyclosedplasticbags

shbtildbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey

arenot,plasticcouldburstduring

orimmediatelyafiercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.Also,

plasticstoragecontainersshould

beat leastpartiallyuncovered

becausetheyformatightseal.

Whencookingwithcontainers

tightlycoveredwithplasticwrap,

removecoveringcarefullyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsandface.

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L Door Handle. Pulltoopen
door.Doormustbesecurely
latchedfor oventooperate.

2. Door Lf@K!s.

3. Door Screen. Metalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps

microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

4. Oven Interior !@@. T_hrnson
whentimerison.

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5. Own Vent.

6. ModeStirrer Cover.Protects

themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Do notremovethiscover.

Youwill damagetheoven.

7’.CWssCookingTray.Traymust
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.

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8. 15-IWnuteTimer with
graduatedscalein firstfive
minutes.Settimertodesired
cookingtime.Settingthetimer
startstheoven(whenthedoor
isclosed).

Model andSerialNumbers.

9.

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5

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Thethnerallowsyoutopreset

thecookingtime.

Theovenshutsoffautomatically.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makea cupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Stepk Filla cup2/3full ofwater
andadd

1teaspoonofinstantcoffee

andstirtodis;olve. Useacupthat

hasnometaldecorationandis
microwavesafe.Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.

Step2: SetTimerControl.For

coffee,setat 1%minutes.Timer
mayberesetduringcooking
ifneeded.

Note:Tosettimerlessthan
2 minutes,turntheTimerControl
past2 andthenbackto thedesired

time.
Step3: Whentimeisup,theoven

sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. I setmyovenfor thetke

calIedforintherecipe,butat
endofthetimeallo~ed,myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeorlocationmostrecipes
giveyoua timerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor
minimumtime,testthefoodfor
doneness,andcookyourdisha
littlelonger,ifnecessary.

Q. Whathappensif~accidentally

operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?

A. Accidentaluseforshort

periodsoftimedoesnotdamage
themagnetronbutitisnot
recommended.

Q. CanIinterruptthecooking

functiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply

closethedoor.Thetimermustbe

resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.

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I. Directionsbe]owareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatmfrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainer~-

2.Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarer~reor mediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand

bakedfoods.

3.Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout.
Asageneralrule,hot foodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterof undersideofdish.

mm

Appetizem

Saucy;suchasmeatballs,
cocktailfranks,riblets
(%cupperserving)

Pastrybites;smallpizzas, 2to4 servings

eggrollsetc.

Amount Approximate Time,.Mhmtes

1to2servings

3to4servings

HateofLeftovers

Meatplus2vegetables

Meall$ and main

Saucymaindishes;chili, 1to2servings
chopsuey,spaghetti,stew 3to4 servings

(%-1

cupserving)

Hamburgersor meatloaf 1to2 servings

(4 oz. perserving) 3to4 servings
Hotdogsandsausages 1to2

Riceandpasta
(%-%cupserving)

‘lIoppedormixedwithsauce 1to2 servings 5-7

Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesand meatswithwaxedpaper.

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di$k!s

1plate

1can(16oz.)

3to4

1 to2 servings

3to4 servings

3-5

5-7

2-3%

3-5

5-8

7-1o

6-8
2-4

4-6

1-2

2-3

1%-3

7-9

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smq$s

Waterbased 1 to2 servings 3-5
(1cupserving) 3to4 servings 9-12

1can(10oz.)

Smallpieces;peas,corn,beans,etc. 1to 2servings
(Mcuppcrserving)

Largepiecesorwhole;corn

on thecob,asparagusspears,etc.
Mashed

(McUpperserving)

Tip: Covervegetablesfor mostevenheating.

3to4 servings 4-6
1 to 2servings

3to4 servings

1to2servings

3to4 servings 7-9

Sh.Mx?s

Dessert;chocolate, ‘/2cup

cup 2-3

butterscotch

Meator maindish,chunky
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti 1cup
sauce,etc. 1 can (16oz.)

Creamytype

Tip: Coverfiredtopreventspatter.

i

‘/2 cup

%cup 3-4
1 cup

7-9

1%-4

3-5
6-8

3-5

1-2

3-4
4-6
5-7

4-5

7

1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbe reheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor
plastic).For foodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.

2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.

Fbod

Time

inMinutes

comments

Appetizers’

Frozenpreparedsandwiches

Pizza(3.7oz.)

Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)frozen
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)roomtemp.

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2-3 Wrapinpapertowel,Rotate1/4turnaflerhalfoftime.

persandwich

3-5
5-6

4%5

Rotate1/2turnafier2minutes.
Timesgivcmareformicrowavepopcorn.

Fish&Shewiiih

Fish&Chips(5-14oz.)

BreadedFish(5-10oz.)

(14-16
(23-25

OZ.)

OZ.)

Meats

Drymixes,hamburgeradded 1446 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7minutes,
FrozenMeats(5-8oz.)

(10-16

OZ.)

5-8

5-8
9-11

11-13

$

6-10
8-18

Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute

evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Distributeevenlyon microwavesafedishlinedwith2paper

towels,Rearrangeorrotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir
meatpiecesor rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Frozen

HeartyT.V.-Style(17oz.)
RegularT.V.-Sty1e(11oz.)
PremiumEntree(8-9oz.) 10-12

(10-13oz.) 12-14

12-15
10-12

Removefoilcoverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray ,
ismorethan3/4-inchdeep,placefoodinmicrowavesafe
container.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfof cookingtime.If
foodisinpouch,slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.

PastaandRice

Cannedspaghetti(16oz.) 6-8
FrozenLasagna(21oz.) 24-27

Macaroni&Cheese(8oz.) 9-11

Stirbeforeserving.
Rotate1/4turnafterhalfof time.Letstand5minutes

beforeserving.
Stiror turn1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

Poultry

FriedChicken 2 pieces

4pieces
6pieces

FrozenPouch(5-7oz.) 4-6 Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.Stirbeforeserving.

5-6 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.Rotate

10-12

11-13

1/2turn afterhalfoftime.

GriddleFoods

Frenchtoast 2pieces 2-3

4pieces 3-4

Waftles 2pieces

4pieces 3-4

2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpaper towels.

Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.

Foods

CountrySausage 2
&Biscuits

BreakfastEntree(4-6oz.)

4
6

1%

2-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute.

4-5 Rotate1/4turnafter2 minutes.
4-5 Stiroccasionallyorturn1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorg]ass.

mod

Container cover

Time

comments

Beef

Ground(1lb.)
Crumbled
(forcasseroies microwave12to15minutes,breakingupand

orsoup) stirringevery5minutes,
Meatballs Pieplate

(1lb.)

Patties

4patties/lb.

1-2patties ceramicdinnerplate(For

3-4patties

Meatloaf Pieplate Plastic 26-29min.

(Roundloaf)

Casserole

8-in.squareglassdish Wax
(withtrivetifdesired)or paper

1or2pattiesusepaper
platelinedwithdouble
thicknesspapertowels.)

Yes

Wax

paper

wrap

7-9min.

8-11min.

3-5min.

6-8min.

Stirewxy2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole
ingredientsandfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,

Arrange3/4to l-inchapartincirclearound
edgeof dish.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalf
oftime,

Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/4turn
afterhalfoftime.Ifdesired,addbrowning
sauceoragent.Letpattiesstand,covered,
2minutes.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

Pork

Bacon

Porksausage Microwave Wax
(raw) safeutensil paper

2patties

4patties

Porklinksausage Microwave

(raw) safeutensil
2 links
4links
8links ‘

Canadianbacon

2-4sjices safeutensil
6slices

Microwave
safeplate towel perslice

Microwave Wax

Paper

Wax

paper

paper 1-2min.

1-1%min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsor on

trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween
layersofpapertowels.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rotatedish1/2turn

afierhalfoftime.
2-4min.
5-7min.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rearrangeafterhalf

of time.
2-3min.
5-6min.
7-8min.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

2-3min.

1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywitha fork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent, butwillcontinuecookingas fishstandsafewminutes
beforeserving.

2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.A tightcoversteamsfish.LJsea lightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

3.Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.

mod

Container cover’

Time

cmmnmt$

Fish

Filletsor

steaks(1lb.)

Clams,6

Shrimp(1lb.)
(pcclcd)

Shrimp(2lbs.)

(Unpcclc(i)

8-in.squaredish

Pieplateor Plasticwrap
shallowdish

Pieplateor Plasticwrap
shallow{iish
2-qt.casscrolc Lidor

Waxpaperor

Plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

9-11min.

6-8min.

7-9min.
7-9min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.

9

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand
3minutesbeforeserving.

Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish 1/4turnafter
halfoftime.

Stironceduringcooking.

Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor5to 10minutes,

Food

container cover Time

Gmments

Chkken

Pieces
(1%-2Ibs.,

6pieces)

approx.
Whole

(2-2%lbs.)

CmlishHens

Whole(stuffed
orunstuffed, perlb. afterhalfoftime.

1-1%lbs.)

Halves 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 10-12min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedof

1.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,and donotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

3. Cookeggsjustuntilset, theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.

Food

Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup No 1-1%min. Place1 teaspoonbutterpereggindish.

Poached 1%-qt.casserole Lid

Plateor8-in. Waxpaper 3.4 rein, Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired,
squaredish

8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 1042min. Placebreastsidedown,Afterhalfofcooking

8-in.squaredish

Waxpaper

container cover

orcasserole

!,

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perpiece Arrangein~inglelayerincookingdishso

perib,

11-13min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Thrnover

uerlb.

Time

peregg Microwaveuntilmelted.Scrambletheeggs

6-8min. Boil2cupshottapwater6to8minutes

1-1%min.

peregg

thickest,meatypiecesaretooutsideedges
ofdish,

timeturnover.Shieldendsoflegsand wing
tirxwithfoil.

stuffingifdesired,

Comments

withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper
egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand

1to2 minutestoseteggs.

covered.Breakeggsontoplate,puncture
membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,
slipineggsgently.Cover.Letstandinwater
afewminutesbeforeserving.

Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsideoffoodswillnotbrown.If desired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsor
othertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrowncoloronupside-downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel
mixture,or savorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.

Food

CornBread 8-in.rounddish

OZ.)

(8

Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish No 9~11min.

(14oz.)

Gingerbread

QuickBread
(14-17oz.)

container

8-in.round No 11-13min.
orsquaredish

Glassloafdish,bottom No
linedwithwaxuam-

cover

No 6-8min. Forflavorfhlbrownedtoppingsprinkle

Time comments

cookingdishwithfinelychopped,canned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.

Letstandonflatsurface10minutestofinish
baking.

Letstandonflatsurface5minutesto finish
baking.

11-13min. Rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalftime.Let stand

onflatsurface15minutesto finishbakirw.

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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,hss orrhstic,

2.Forpasta,useabouthalftheamoun~ofwatc~neededforconventionalboiling;themislosswqmratiwtinMn~icrowweOWW,Addregular

amountofsaitand1teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking),

3.Forriceorminuterice,use thesameorslightlygrentcrmount ofwtttetm withwmventimtlboiling,Addreguh umounl-salt,

4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving,WhcBusingplastic wrap,turnbuckonecomer10vmtt,

5.Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime,Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving,

6.Microwavingtimeisaboutth~sameasconventionalboiling,

FOOd

Container

Cover Time (’l)mmtmfs

R3sta

Macaroni 2-qt,casserole

(7oz.)

Spaghetti 2-qt,casserole
(7oz. broken)

EggNoodles 2-qt,casserole

OZ.)

(8

Rice

Rice,regular 2-qt.casserole Lidor
longgrain(1cup)

Rice,minute 1%-qt.casserole
(1%cups) plasticwrap

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic,Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillovei.

2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.

3.Do notcover(preventsspillover).

4.Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtime.

Lidor 17-19min.

plasticwrap 10minutm,l% rotinitype,clmckfor

Lidor 18-20rein,

plasticwrap

Lidor 14-16min. Add4 cupshottapwater.Stirafter

plasticwrap

—

17-19min. Add2 cupshottapwaterand1teaspoonsalt,

plasticwrap

Lidor 7-8min. Add 1%cupshottapwater.Stirafter

Add3cupshot
donenessafter 10minutes,

Add3cupshot tapwater,Rearrangeafhw

10minutes,

10minutes.Timeisthesamefor

spinachor regularnoodles.

Stirafter10minutes,Letstandcovered
5minutesbeforeserving.

4 minutes,

tapwatt%,Stirtiftcr

Food Cent.ah’wr am?r Time Commenb

Oatmeal,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No 2-2%min.
perserving paperbowl

Oatmeal,
longcooking
(1serving) eachadditionalserving.

Grits,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No 4-5min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase

(1serving) paperbowl

CreamofWheat
1 serving

CreamofRice
1serving paperbowl

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Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantcereals,followpackagedirectionsforamountofwaterandmicrowavefor1/2to1minute.

l-qt.casserole

l-qt.casserole No

orbowl
Chinaorpotterybowl,

No 1%-2min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater,Increase

No 4-5min.

3-4min.

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
microwaving.Stirafter

beforeserving.
Increasecasserolesizefor morethanone

serving.Increasetimeabout2*Aminutesfor

casserolesizeand microwavetimeby
21Aminutesperadditional

Heatwaterto boil,thenaddcereal.Increase

1Y2minutesperadditionalserving.

time

timeabout1%minutesperadditionalserving.
lhse2-qt.casserolefor morethan1serving,

1Y2minutesand

serving.

$’reshVegetables

LWeightsgivenforfreshvegetablestirepurctmcweights,beforepeeling,trimming,CW.

2.Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpcclcd(i,c,pottitocs,squash,cggplunt),‘l%isUIIOWStitetuntoe.wapeandpreven[khunting
orpopping.

3.Addonly2to 3 tablespoonsofwaterperpound,Rinsingvcgctnblcsbeforecoakingis

4.Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce,Letstandcovcrcd5 minutesunlessotlwrwiwqmciilx!,

FrozenVegetables

1.Frozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageorfreezercontainer,J%mturepouchhckm heatingandIIMMf wiiythroughmmking10

distributeheat.

2.Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish,Add2tablcspmmsofwaterunkxsothmwiscindicutmlinguide,

3.Stironceduringcooki~, Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltintlwcnssero]ewithtlwwmr hc%mriddingv&gMtbh%

usuallymfileknt, Stiltjti~(Wbre*@Mt&

Vegdabk! Amount

Asparagus

Fresh

Frozen,spears

Bf%3m
Fresh,GreenorWax

Frozen

Brwcoli

Fresh,spears
Frozen,choppedorspears 10oz.

cabbage

Fresh,chopped,shredded
Wedges

Ckr’ds

Sliced,Fresh
Frozen 10oz.

Fresh,flowerets
Whole
Frozen,flowerets 10oz.

1lb. 7%-9%min. Cutinto1%inch

100Z,‘ 8-1OMrein,

1lb,

9oz.

1lb. 8-10min. Acid1/4cupwater.

4cups

4

1lb. 13-15min.

1 lb.
i lb.

Tim

9%-nVirein,

8-11min.

10-12fimin.

11-13min.
11-13min.

8%-1OMmin.

9%-12min. Add1/4cupwater.

16-18min.

9%-11min.

Cornmcnts

Cutinto1%-inchpiccws,Add1/4cup water,

Add1/4cupwater.

Add1/4cupwater.

Cutcarrotsintoslices1/2inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

pkccs, Addl/4cupwaftir,

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Wholekernel,frozen 10oz.

On thecob,fresh

Fresh
Cubed

Whole 1lb.

1ear 5-7min.
2ears
4 ears

lb.

1

7-8min.

7-9%min.

15ti-17%min.

11-13%min. Add2 tablespoonswater.

7-10min.

Lha

Frozen

10oz.

8-10min.

oh

Frozen
Sliced 10oz.

Whole 10oz. 9-ii min.

8-9fi min.

Add2to4 tablespoonsofwater.

Pierceskin.Turnoverafterhalfoftime.

Add1/4cupwater.

- viietdm Amount Time Comments

— OIliom

Fresh 8-10 9%-12min.

Usesmtill,wholeonions,Add1/4eupwater.

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Green,fresh 1%Ibs.

Frozen
Pm

Snow,frozen 60Z, -

10oz.

7~.9~ rein,
7~.8~ rein,

6%-8min.

Potatoes

Fresh,baking
medium 11-12min.

(60z.)

1 7-8

:

17-18rein, overafterMf oft!me,Letstand5minutesbeforewxving,

min. Rinseand patdry. Prickwithfork WVMWItimes. Armgch drdur

Spimd’1

Fresh,leaf 1lb,
Frozen,leaforchopped

10oz. 9M-12min.

8-1OYZmin. Add [/4 cupwater,

Sqw$h

Summer,sliced,fresh
Frozen 10oz.

1lb. 9%-12min.

7%-9!4min.

sqmdlt

Winter,fresh,whole

1lb.

1%Ibs. 11-13%min. Pierceskin.Letstand7 minutesafiercooking.

9-11min.

SWcotashi

Frozen

vegetiblw
Frozen,mixed

Sliced,fresh
Frozen 10oz.

10oz. 8%-10%min.

10oz.

1lb. 10-12min. Slicel/2-inchthick.Add 1/4cupwater.

9%-11min.

8-10min.

cupwn(cr,

Add l/4

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patternonpapertowellinedovenbottom,equaldititance

——

Slicesquashl/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

Pierceskin.Turnoverafterhalftime.Letstand7minutesaftcrcooking,

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OZ.

Allkinds

8

15-17oz. 6-8min. 3-4 min. wrap,Checkatminimumtime.Stirandserve.

Amount

7oz.pkg.frozen

$GS9tY-ole,

8-12oz. pkg.frozen

xtatws
Baked,Stuffed,Frozen

InstantMashed 4 servings

; 9-11min. NOTFOIL.Placepotato(es)onplatesuitableformicrowaveoven.
3
4

Drained! Cknmmts

3-3%min. 2-2%min.

Time

4-6min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving.Cookuncovered.

10-13min. Placein l-quartcasserole.Cover.Stirafterhaifoftime.

6-8min.

10-12min. Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
13-15min.

5-7min. IJseutensilsizeandamountsofwater, milk,butterandsalton

Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafeservingdish.Coverwithplastic

comments

Rotateplate1/4turnafterhalfoftime. Breadingwillnot becrisp.
Cookconventionallyforcrispness.

Examinepotatoestoseethatmashedfillingisencasedinpotatoskin.

package.Cover.Afierheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra

1to2tables~oonsdrvmix.

13

cakesWMiI“x?ssem

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassor plastic.

2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasy
3,Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirable forfrosting.

4. Fruit dessertswill be freshlookingandtasting.

removtil,line dishwithwaxptiper.

Food

Container

Cover Time

cakes

BasicButteror

ChocolateCake

Pineapple
Upside-down
Cake

.—

Cupcakes(6) Paperlinedcupcaker No 3-4min.

BarCookies 8-in.squaredish No 10-13mint

Bakedapples Microwavesafedish
orpears orcasserole

Brownies(15oz., 8-in. squaredish
cake-likeor
fidge-like)

Cakemix(withor 8or9-in.round 6-8 min.

withoutPudding cakedish
inthemix) -

Greased$-in.

rounddish

8-in.rounddish

12-cupbundt

No 10-12min.

No

Lidor

plasticwrap

No 10-13min.

12-14min.

4-5 min.

perpiece

15-18min. Useallbatter.Rotate1/4turntwcry5minutes,

Comments

Rottttcl/4 turnafter5 minutw Let fittimlon
hcuqmmf counteror woodenbonrdtocool

H mmutm.

Rotate1/4turn

toothpickstuckin cakecomctioutckwn,
Invertcakeontoplate;letdifihsttmdover
cakea fewminutes.

Whencookingseveralcupctikcs,youmay
noticesomewill bedonebeforeothers,If
so,rcmovecupcakes

continuecookingtheresta fewsecondsmore,

Greasedishbeforeaddingbtittcr.Rotatedish

1/4turnafterhalf of’time,Cut

—.

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting,

Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
Rotate1/4turn after5minutes.

Use2cupsbatter.Rotate 1/4turnafter4
minutes,Letstand10minutesbcfbreinverting.

Letstand15-20minutesbeforeinverting
tocool.

after6mintttestWhendone,

astheyarcdoneand

whencool.

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplacechocolatein
paperbowltomelt.

2, Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefully.

Food

S’Mores

CaramelApples

Marshmallow

Crisp

ChocolateBark

Contah?r

Papernapkin No
orpaperplate

l-qt.casserole No

8-in.squaredish Yes

I%-qt.casseroie Yes

orbowl incontainer.Microwavetomelt. Add1 cup

‘cover

m-m comments

15-20sees. Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand

3h4 min. Unwrapa 14-ouncepackageofcaramelsinto

1H min.to In8-inchsquaredishmelt 1/4cupbutter.

meltbutter Add40marshmallows(abouta 10ounce

3%-4min.to package)Coverlooselywithwaxpaperand

meltmarshmallows

4-5min.

marshmallow.

measuringcup,Add1tablespoonwater.Stir
mixtureafter2minutes.Stiragainbefore
dipping4 applesintomixture.

microwaveto melt.Stirin41Acupscrispy

ricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.
Place12-ouncesemi-sweetchocolatepieces
wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax

paperon cookiesheet.Chilluntilflrrn.

14

&sauces

-– ], No

“wa–

coverisneeded,exceptfor thick, chunkyspaghettisauce.

2.Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyamthinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameam~nt

ofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchfor

Microwavedsaucesdo notneedgobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceor twicewhilemicrowaving.

3.

eachcupof liquid.

4.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflour withmayonnaiseor wine.

Food

.

Container Cover ‘1’ixne

Graviesand G1assmeasure No

sauces or bowl
thickenedwith
flouror

cornstarch

51~.61~mint

Comments

Microwavefat, flourandsaittogether
tomeltandblend,
finishcooking.Incrcasctime 1 to2
minutespertidditiomdcupof sauce.

Whiskin liquidand

(1cup)

sauces

Thin,liquid

Casserole No
sauces(Aujus,
Clam,etc.)

(1cup)

Meltedbutter Glassmeasure No
sauces,
clarifiedbutter
(%cup)

Thickspaghetti, Casseroleor

barbecueor

largebowl (spaghetti)

Yes

sweetlsour
sauces
(2cups)

6-8 min. Addcornstarch-watermixtureto

heatedingredients,StirWC1land
microwavetofinish.

2 min.

Microwavebutterjust

tomelt.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
standuntillayersseparate,Pouroff
andusecleartoplayer.

5-7min. Stiringredientstogetherand

4-6min.

microwave5to7minutes,stirring

afterhalfof time,Continuecooking

4to6 minutesuntilsauceisslightly

thickened,stirringtwice,Letstand
5to 10minutestodevelopflavor.

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ChMng for

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers

holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partial
coveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Ventingplasticwrap
orcoveringwithwaxpaperservesthesamepurposewhen
microwaving.

ArrangingonOvenShelf.

foods,suchastomatoes

them.Whenmicrowaving,you arrangefoodsina ring,sothatall
sidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.

Stirring.Inrange-topcooking,youstir foodsupfrom thebottom

tohelpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowaving,youstircooked
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire
constantstirringconventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.

‘llm@ Over.In
hamburgers,sobothsidescandirectlycontacthotpan. When
microwaving,turningisoftenneededwhen cookingfoodssuchas

_ frozenlm.mburgers.
v-

range-topcookingyou turnoverfoodssuchas

Inconventionalbaking,youposition

or potatoes,sothathot air canflowaround

StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchasroastsor
cakesareallowedtostandto finishcookingorset.Standingtime
isespeciallyimportantinmicrowavecooking.Amicrowavedcake
isnotplacedona coolingrack.

Shielding.Inaconventionalovenyoushieldchickenbreastsor
bakedfoodstopreventoverbrowning.Whenmicrowaving,you
mayusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipsof
wingsandlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerparts.

PierceFoodsto ReleasePressure.Steambuildsuppressurein
foodswhicharetightlycoveredbya skinormembrane,Pierce
potatoes(asyoudoconventionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers
topreventbursting.

Rotating.(occasionally,repositioningadishintheovenhelpsfood
cookevenly,Torotate1/2turn,turnthedishuntilthesidewhichwas
tothebackof theovenistothefront.Torotate1/4turn,turnthe
dishuntilthesidewhichwastothebackof theovenistotheside.

15

YournewMicrowave(km is

avaluableappliance.Protect
itfrommisusebyfollowing
theserules:

o Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelhqgeOpeningtheoven

doorafewminutesafiercooking

“air-out” theinterior,An

helps
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater

keepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don%usesharp-edgedutensils

onyouroven. Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched.
Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.

e~~n’tremovethemode

stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature6 onpage5).

Youwilldamagetheoven.

BECERTAINPOWERN OFF

BEFORECLEANINGANY

PART’OF

mm’OVEN.

How‘tock?antheh$ide

Walk,floorand plasticcover.

Becausethereislittleheatexcept
inthefood,orsometimesinthe
utensils,spills’andspattersareeasy
toremove.Somespatterscanbe

removedwithapapertowel,others

mayrequireadampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth,
thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donot
useabrasivecleanerson ovenwalls.

NEVERUSE A

OVENCLEANERONANY
PARTOFYOUR

COMMERCIAL

MICROWAVE

O?mr?.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup

spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled
withaminimumofsudsy,warm
water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry,

Metalandplasticpartsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywithadamp
clothtoremoveallsoil,DONCYI’
USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS
CLEANINGPOWDERSOR
STEELANDPLASTICPADSo
THEYWILLMARTHE

SURFACE.
GlassCooking‘hay.Occasionally

itisnecessarytoremovethecooking
trayforcleaningofthetrayor
oven.Topreventbreakage,donot
placetrayintowaterjustafter
cooking.Washitcarefidlyinwarm,
sudsywaterorinthedishwasher.

The traycanbebrokenifdropped.
Remember,donotoperatetheoven

withoutthecookingtrayinplace.

Specialnotewhenusing

Brown‘NSearDish:If greaseis

present,highheatgeneratedon
bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish
r-naycausethe greasetoburnonto
theoventray.Thismayberemoved
witha cleansersuchasBarKeepers
Friend”CleanserbySerV’as
Laboratories,Inc.

AfterusingBarKeepersFriend”
Cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly,
followinginstructionsoncan.Do
not useBarKeepersFriend”
Cleanseron thepaintedsurfaces
suchas thewalls.It mayscratch

thepaint.
BarKeepersFriend@Cleanseris

soldinmanygrocery,hardware,

anddepartmentstores.

Howtnclam theC3Ut$ick

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour

ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,then

rinseanddry.Wipethewindow
cleanwithadampcloth.Chrome
trimisbestwipedwithadamp
clothandthenwithadrytowel.

ControlPanel.Wipewithadamp

cloth.Drythoroughly,Donotuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof
soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp
objectsonthepanel—theycan

damageit.

DoorSurfac*.Whencleaning
surfacesofdoorandoventhat
cometogetheronclosingthedoor,
useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps
ordetergentsappliedwithasponge
or softcloth.

PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwitha
dampcloth.Forstubbornspots,
sudsywatermaybeused,butbe
certaintorinseanddrythoroughly
beforepluggingcordintooutlet.

oven Imp
Firstunplugtheoven.Then

removelampcompartmentcover
byremovingscrewwhichholds
coverinplace.Coverislocated
onthesideoftheoutercase.

Replacewith25-wattappliancebulb.
(Itisavailableindrugandhardware
stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.
Plugintheoven.

16

Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

UseofklapterPlugs

Intheeventofanelectricalshort
circuit,groundingreducesthe risk
ofelectricshockbyprovidingan

escapewireforthe electriccurrent.

Usage situationswhere

appliance’spowercordwil~
bedisconnectedinfkeq

Thisapplianceisequippedwitha

powercordhavingagrounding

wire with agroundingplug.The

plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
thatisproperlyinstded and

grounded,(Fig.1)

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,we

stronglyrecommendagainstthe
useofanadapterplug. However,

ifyoustillelectto useanadapter,

wherelocalcodespermit,a

WARNIN’G-improper

useofthegroundingplugcanresult

ina riskofelectricshock.

TEMPORARYCONNECTION
maybemadetoaproperlygrounded
two-prongwallreceptacl~6ythe use
ofaULlistedadapter(Fig.2)
whichisavailable-atmos~loc’al
hardwarestores.

Usagaituationswhere

appliancesPowercordwill

uently.~ÿ€•ÿ

bedisconnectedfrequently.
DOnotm mMf@4W@tig

situationsbecause

thepowercordplacesunduestrain
onthe

I%ilureoftheadaptergmundtermind.
Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall
receptaclereplacedwithathr*­prong(grounding)rtweptaclebya
qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing
the appliance.

UseOflEkdenskmCords

inthaw

disconnectingof

adapterandleadstoeventual

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Consultaqualifiedelectricianor
servicetechnicianifthegrounding
instructionsarenot completely

understood,orifdoubtexistsasto
whethertheapplianceisproperly
grounded.

Wherea standardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,itis
yourpersonalresponsibilityand
obligationtohaveit replacedwith

aproperlygroundedthree-prong
wallreceptacle.

Donotunderanydrmmiances

cutm removethethird (ground)

prongfromthepowercord.

i

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMilTEDINCANADA)

PRONGS/SLOTS-~

TEMPORARYMETHOD

ALIGNLARGE

P o

The largerslot.intheadaptermust
bealignedwiththelargerslotinthe
wallreceptacletoprovideproper
polarityintheconnectionofthe
powercord.

@.Bt~on: Attachingtheadapter

groundterminaltothe wall
receptaclecoverscrewdoes not
groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot
insulated,andthe wallreceptacle

isgroundedthroughtheho~se
wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit
checkedbya qualifiedelectrician
tomakesurethereceptacleis

properlygrounded.
Whendisconnectingthepower

cordfromthe adapter,alwayshold
theadapterwithonehand. Ifthis
isnotdone,theadapterground
terminalisverylikelytobreak with
repeateduse.~hotdd-thishappen,

DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil
apropergroundhasagainbeen
established.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly

(

recommendagainsttheuseofan
extensioncord,However,ifitis

necessarytouseanextensioncord,
useonlya 3-wireextensioncord
thathasa 3-bladegroundingplug,

anda3-slotreceptaclethatwill

——

accepttheplugonthe appliance.

Themarkedratingoftheextension

cordshallbeequaltoor greater

thantheelectricalratingofthe

.

appliance(15ampere’s).

Suchextensioncordsareobtainable

throughGeneralElectricservice.

Myumdouseanextensioncord

withyourmicrowaveoven,the

interiorlightmayflickerandthe

blowersoundmayvarywhenoven

isinuse.Cooktimesmaybe longer

aswell.

17 ‘

AUTheseThingsAreNo~*mall

withyourMicrowaveoven:

@Steamorvapor escapingfrom
aroundthedoor.

e ~~ghtreflection around door or

outer case.

@Dullthumpingsoundwhileoven

isoperating.

@SomeTV-Radiointerference

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour
microwaveoven.It’s similarto the
interferencecaused byothersmall

appliancesand doesnotindicatea
problemwithyouroven.

Ifyouneed moreikip. ..Cim,tonfree:

me‘GEAnswer center@

800.626.2000

consumerinformationservice

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Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthebackpageof thisbook.

We’reprouciofour service and

wantyoutobepleased. If forsome
reasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyou receive,here are three
steps to fbllowfor further help.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyour appliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most

cases,thiswill solvethe problem.
NEXT’,if youarestillnotpleased,

writeallthedetails-including

yourphone number-–to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations
General Electric
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblem isstill
notresolved,write:

Major Appliance

—

Consumer ActionPanel

20 North WackerDrive

—

Chicago,Illinois60606

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Save proofoforiginal purchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledcheckto estabiishwarrantyperiod,

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Is

UMiTEt3 ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyear from dateoforiginal
purchase,wewill provide,freeof

charge,partsandservicelaborto

repairor replace

mhxowaveoven

ofa manufacturingdefect.
MWTED AEN3HWXJAL

IFCN,JR-YEARWWAF?FMNTY
Forthe secondthrough fifth year

from dateof original purchase,we
will provide,free of charge,a
replacementmagnetrontubeif
the magnetrontube fails because
of a manufacturingdefect.Youpay

for servicelaborcharges,

each ofthe above warranties:

Rx

Toavoidanytrip charges,you must
takethe microwaveovento a
General Electric FactoryService
CenteroraGeneralElectric
CustomerCare@servicer and pick

it upfollowing service.In-home
service isalsoavailable,but you
mustpayfortheservicetechnician’s

travelcoststo yourhome.

anypartofthe

that fails because

Thiswarrantyisextendedto
the original purchaserandany
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse
in the 48 mainlandstates,Alaska,
Hawaiiand Washington,62(2

All warrantyservicewill be provided
byourFactoryServiceCentersor
byourauthorizedCustomerCare”
servicersduring normalworking
hours.

LookintheWhiteor YellowPages
of yourtelephonedirectoryfor
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
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