GE JE85T Use and Care Manual

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U andCake& Cooking Gui%

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Fofi 4 Mir~ute/SecondTimer 9

ApplianceRegistration Auto Defrost

Auto Start Careand Cleaning

Consumer Services 31 ControlPanel 6,7

CookingCompleteReminder 8 ProgramCooking 5 CookingGuide 20-26 SafetyInstructions

DefrostingGuide DelayedCooking

ExtensionCords Features 8 Warranty BackCover

GlossaryofMicrowaveTerms Grounding Instructions

Heating or Reheating Guide 16,17 Hold Time

Installation MicrowaveCookwareGuide 15 8470.626.2000

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9 PowerLevels 10-13

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MicrowavingTips

Model and SerialNumbers One-TouchCook

Precautions Probe

Problem Solver

Temperature Cook TimeCook

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Model JE85T

Microwavepoweroutput

ofthis ovenis700 watts.

(IEC-705TestProcedure)

It is intended to help you operate

anti maintain your new microwave oven properly.

I{eep it handy for answers to your

c]uestions. If you don’t understand something

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

writedown themodeland

serialnumbers.

You’11find them on a label inside the oven,

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Besure yourmicrowave ovenis registered.

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

Yoursupplier is responsible for

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

be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card. If yoLlmove, or if yoLlare nOtthe original purchaser, please write to

LIS,stating model and serial

numbers.

This :applianeemustbe registered.

Please i)? certain t13atit is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

youreceiveda

damagedoven...

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

save time and

money.

Beforeyourequestservice...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All

thesethingsarenormal

withyollrmicrowaveoven.

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. @Light reflection around door or

oute~case. eDimming oven light and change

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

eDull thumping sound while oven

is operating. 0Some TV-Radio interference

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

you needservice...

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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

NEXT, if yc~uarc still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number-to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

PmcAuTIoNs

To AVOID

POSSIBLE ExPosum To EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

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

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone .~~~~. except properly qualified service personnel.

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Readall instructionsbeforeusingthis appliance.

If you are not sllre if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next

o the dish. Micr~wave 1 minute at

~~:~

~+~+-gh. ]f the dish heats, it shotlld not

oe used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and ofily the water in the cL~p!leats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

0 Paper towels? waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover

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

escape.

~Some microwaved foods

reqtlire stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the Cooking

Guide.

QSteam builds up pressure in

foods which are tightly covered

by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, cgg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bllrsting.

Ifyotluse a meat thermometer whilecooking,makesure it is safefor use in microwaveovens.

Whenusingelectricalappliances, basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

theriskofburns,electricshock, fire,injurytopersonsorexposure toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

euse thisapplianceonlyfor itsintendeduseasdescribedin thismanual,

~Readand fol~owthe

specific

“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOD ~OSS~BLEEXPOSU~ TO

EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”onpage2.

=Thisappliancemustbe grounded.Connectonlyto

properlygroundedoutlet. See“GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS”onpage28.

@Usethisapplianceonlyforits intendeduseasdescribedin thismanual.Donotuse corrosivechemicalsorvaporsin thisappliance.Thismicrowave ovenisspecificallydesignedto heatorcookfood,andisnot

intendedforlaboratoryor industrialuse.

@For bestoperation9plugthis

applianceintoits ownelecfricaI outlet,topreventflickeringof lights,blowingoffuse‘or trippingofcircuitbreaker.

*Instaljor locatethisapp~iance

onlyinaccordancewiththe providedInstalIatien Instructions,

@Becertain to p~acethe front surfaceofthe doorthree inchesor moreback fromthe countertopedgeto avoid accidentaltippingofthe

applianceinnormal usage.

* Donotcover or blockany

openingsontheapp~iance. =Donot storethisapp!iance

outdoors.Donotusethis productnearwater-for example, ina wetbasementorneara swimmingpool.

~Donotimmersepowercord or plugin water.

~Keeppowercordawayfrom heatedsutiaceso

*Donotletpowercordhang

overedgeoftableor counter. @Donot operatethisappliance

ifit hasa damagedpowercord

or plug,ifit isnot working properly,or ifit hasbeen damagedor dropped.

~Donotoperateovenwithoutthe turntableandturntablesupport seatedandinplace.

eDonotallowturntabletobe

restrictedsotheturntable cannotrotate.

~Seedoorsurfacecleaning instructionsin theCa~eand Cleaningsection(s)ofyourbook.

@Thisapplianceshouldbe

servicedoIIlybyqualified servicepersonnel.Contact nearestauthorizedservice facilityforexamination,repair oradjustment.

@Aswithanyappliance?close supervisionis necessarywhen

usedbychildren.

(colltiil[ie{l ~ze.~fl?age)

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‘F(1Fedlleethe ris!{offirein

tileovencavity:

—DonotOvereoolifood. Carefullyat[endapplianceif

paper,plasticorothercombustible

]}laterialsare placedinsidethe

~vel~tofi~~ilitateco~king, —Removewiretwist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbagsinoven.

—Donot useyourmicrowave

oventodry newspapers.

—Donot userecycledpaper products.Recycledpapertowels, napkinsandwaxedpapercan containmetalfleckswhichmay causearcingorignite.Paper productscontainingnylonor nylonfilamentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

—DoIlotpoppopcornin your n~ierowaveovenunlessin a

specialmicrowavepopcorn accessoryorunlessyouuse popcornlabeledforusein microwaveovens.

—Donot operatethe oven

whileemptyto avoiddamageto theovenand thedangeroffire.

Ifbyaccidenttheovenshould

runemptyaminuteortwo,no harmisdone.However,tryto avoidoperatingtheovenempty atalltimes-it savesenergyand

prolongsthelifeoftheoven. —Do~~otovercookpotatoes,

Theycoulddehydrateandcatch fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.

~ Dol~otusethe ovenforstorage purposes.Do products,cookingutensilsorfood intheovenwhennotinuse.

eIfWlaterialsinsideovenShould ignite,keepovendoorclosed,

turnovenoff,anddisconnect

powercord,orshutoffpowerat

the fuse or circuitbreakerpanel,

notleavepaper

* Someproductssuchas whole

eggsaxldsealedcon~iners—for example,closedjars-will explodeandshouldnotbeheated inthismicrowaveoven.Suchuse ofthemicrowaveovencould resultininjury.

@.4voidheatingbabyfoodin glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids; especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

e~~~y~~~f~~s~f~Q~@~

beveragesinnarrownecked bottles(especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenifthecontainer isopened,pressurecanbuildup, Thiscancausethecontainerto burst,possiblyresultingininjury.

~Usemetalonlyas directedin thisbook.TVdinnersmaybe microwavedinfoiltrayslessthan 3/4”high;removetopfoilcover andretuimtraytobox.When

usingmetalinthemicrowave oven,keepmetaIat least 1inch awayfromsidesofoven.

~cookwaremaybecomehot becauseofheattransferredfrom theheatedfood.Potholdersmay beneededtohandlethecookware.

~S~~e~i~es,the~~r~~able~a~ becometoohot to touch.Be

carefultouchingtheturntable duringandaftercooking.

~Foodscookedin Biquids(such aspasta)maytendto boilover morerapidlythanfoods containinglessmoisture.Should thisoccur,refertopage27for instructionsonhowto cleanthe insideoftheoven.

sT~~e~m~me~e~_~onotusea thermometerinfoodyouare

microwavingunlessthe

thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforusein the microwaveoven.

~Removethetemperature

probe fromthe ovenwhenno

usingit tocookwith.

Ifyou

leavetheprobeinsidetheoven withoutinsertingitinfoodor liquid,andturnonmicrowave energy,itcancreateelectrical arcingintheovenanddamage ovenwalls.

~PIasticcookware—Plastic cookwaredesignedfor microwavecookingisvery useful,butshouldbeused carefully.Evenmicrowave-safe plasticmaynotbeastolerantof overcookingconditionsasare glassorceramicmaterialsand ~ay softenorcharif subjectedto shortperiodsofovercooking.k longerexposurestoovercooking, thefoodandcookwarecould ignite.Forthesereasons:1)Use microwave-safeplasticsonlyand usethemin strictcompliance withthecookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations.2)Donot subjectemptycookwareto microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticcookware withoutcompletesupervision.

~Whencookingpork9follow thedirectionsexactlyandalways cookthemeatto aninternal

temperatureofatleast170°F. Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

~Donot boileggsin a microwaveoven. Pressurewill buildupinsideeggyolkandwill causeittoburst,possibly resultingininjury.

@F~~dswi~~~~b~~ken~~~e~ 66skin99suchaspotatoes,sausages,

tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers andothergiblets,andeggyolks (seepreviouscaution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape du~ingcooking.

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e ~~3Qllbll~OUS boili]lg—Under

- celltli]lspecialcircll]nstallces, lic!uidsmaystarttoboilduringor shhrtlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Toprevent

burnsfromsplashingliquid,stir

theliquidbrieflybefore removingthecontainerfromthe microwaveoven.

‘ “Boilable” Cookingpouches

and

tightlyclosedplastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Mthey are

not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury.Also,

plasticstoragecontainersshould beat leastpartiallyuncovered becausetheyformatightseal, Whencookingwithcontainers

tightlycoveredwithplasticwrap,

.~~novecoveringcarefullyand

“ect steam away from hands

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and face.

whenYouPlugin theoven

The displaypanel lights up. After 15seconds, all lights disappear and

“RESET” appears. Touch the PAUSE/CANCELpad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs and you must reset clock after touching PA[JSE/CANCEL.

Programcooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 (lowest,)to 10

(highest); to Auto Defrost, with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times; to Temp Cook, using your choice of temperatures; to time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer; and to set

the clock. Create your own programs to suit

your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Time Cook or set Time Cook for a three-stage

program using different times and power levels.

Hot foods and steam can

cause burns. Be

carefulwhen

openinganycontainersofhot food,includingpopcornbags, cookingpouchesandboxes.To

preventpossibleinjury,direct steamawayfromhandsandface.

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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whenYouPlulgintheoven

The ciisplay panel lightsup. After

15seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the PAUSE/CANCEL pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

If power isdisrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset the clock after touching the PAUSE/CANCEL pad.

1.DISPLAY. Displays time of

day, time counting down during cooking functions,power level, cooking mode and instructions.

2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch pad of the desired food type, and then enter the food weight using the number pads. The oven automatically setspower levels and defrosting time.

3. ONE-TOUCH ICOOK.Touch this pad once to quickly enter 1

minute of cooking time at power level 10(High). Touch the pad repeatedly to increase the cooking time in 1-minuteintervals.

4. TIME coomENII’ COOK.

Progr:~.nlup to 3 stages of memory cooking. Microwave for a selected amount of ti121eor temperature using automatic power level 10 (High), or change power level after entering cooking time. Once food reaches selected temperature, oven switches to Hold setting and maintainsthat temperatureuntil you touch the PAUSE/CANCEL pad.

5. NUMBER PADS. Touchthese pads to enter cooking time, time of day, temperature, power level or food weights for Auto Defrost.

6. CLOCWAUTO START.Touch thispad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving.To set clock,first touch CLOCK/AUTO STARTpad

and then enter time of day.For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1,3, andOand “1:30”

will appearin display.Then touch CLOCWAUTO ST.ARTpad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

Also use thispad to programyour oven to begin cookingat a later time of day—up to a 12-hourdelay.

7. Sr~AI?~.After time or defrost selections are macie,touch this pa to start the oven.

8. PQYVER I.EVEL. Touch this pad after yoLlenter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking.

9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions asa kitchen timer, as a holding period after Auto Defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking.

10. PAUSE/CANCEL.Touch this pad onceto stopmicrowave cooking.Remainingcooking time will appearon display.Touch STARTto resumecooking,or touch PAUSE/CANCEL again to erase the cookingprogram. The time of day willappear on the display.

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Door Latchese

Door Screen. NIetal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Ove~~Vente

4. Model and Seriai Numbers.

50Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature probe must be

securely inserted into receptacle

when using Temp Cook.

6. Oven Interior Light. Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

7. Temperature Probe. Use with

Temp Cook only.

8. Touch Control Panel and DispIay.

9. Door Latch Release. Press

latch release button at indent to open door.

10.Removable~rntible Support.

Turntable support must be in place when using the turntable.The supportmay be removed for

cleaning.

11.Removable Wrntible.

Turntable must be in place when using the oven. perfo~nnancewill be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

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130YvtoUse the Minute/SecondTimer

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after defrosting.

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TheMinute/Second Timer operates ~i~ithoutmicrowave energy.

HowtoTimea 3“Minute

Phonecall

1.Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2, Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START.Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

usinga HoldingTime

The hfinute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from

ne second to 99 minutes aid 99

conds. A holding or standing

time may be found in some of-your

own recipes or in the Cooking

HowtouseAutostart

The Auto Startf’eatureallows

you to program your oven to begi~leookillg at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

ToUse Auto Start Step 1: Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step 2: Touch CLOCK/AUTO STARTpad (instead of START).

Step 3: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. See Your Touch Control Panel section.)

Step 4: Touch STARTpad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Olle-rrouchcook

With this feature, you can qt~ickly program a short cooking operation with the touch of one pad.

NOTE: Oven operation begins automatically,without your having to touch the STARTpad.

TOUse Step 1: Place food in oven in

microwave-safe dish.

~R~-~OUCh Cook

Step 2: Touch ONE-TOUCH COOK. Oven operation will start.

To increase the amount of cooking

time, touch ONE-TOUCH COOK pad repeatedly until the desired time has been reached. The cook time will increase in one-minute

increments each time you touch the ONE-TOUCH COOK pad.

Step 3: When time is up, the oven

signals and “End” flashes.

ProgrammingDelayed

cooHng

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK/TEMP COOK pad and enter the cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START.Timer will count down to

zero and cooking will begin.

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~cookiingby Time

Power level 10 (High) is recommenced for most cooking, bu: yoLlc:lnprogl”amLlpto ~

cooking stnges,varying the power

level foreach stage if desired. See

theCooking Guide. To become better acquainted with

time cooking,make a CLIpof coffee by followin~ the steps below.

Step ~: Fill a CLIp2/3 full of water, add 1teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Usingthe2& 3stage cookingreature

The Time Cook feature lets you set up to three time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal

if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it:

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

Step 2: TouchTIME COOWTEMP COOK pad.

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

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK/TEMP COOK pad again.

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

How toChange Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. I setmy oven for the time ‘““

called for ill the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touch START’however, my oven didnYtcome on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOWTEMP

COOK pad must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to cheek the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply

close the door and press the STARTpad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless

time is remaining oll timer.

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK/TEMP COOK pad. Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,

0 and Opads for one minute. Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

Step d: TOLIChSTART. Step ~: When time is Lip,

sigl~~ls and

light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

flashes “End.” OveIl,

the oven

Step 6: Touch START. Step 7: “POWER 10”is displayed

and “COOK TIME 1“counts down. Step 8: At the end of “COOK

TIME 1,“the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME 2“ is shown counting down.

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

Step 10: Open the door. To program cooking stage 3,

simply repeat the steps for programming stage 2.

useTemp ‘cook tocoo!<a variety

offoods to the desired finished

food temperature. Tile Time Cook

setiing is recommended for

batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods wllieh are d~fficultto cook precisely with tl~eprobe.

Temp Cook takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”

setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the PA?_JSE/CANCELpad or open the door.

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

TheTemperatureProbe

- The temperature probe is a food

~“%

“~= thermometer that gauges the

internal temperature of your food.

(Its appearance may vary from picture above.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook. To use your probe properly in a roast, follow directions below.

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions

for proper use of cooking bag.) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty

f$~~$eanot touching bone or Pat. ‘~.:,~.;;~akesure the handle does not

t[)uchthe food or top or sides of

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

Place meat in the oven. Insert cable end of probe firmly into the outlet.

HOW ~0

One-Stage Programming Step 1: Insert the temperature

probe and attach it securely into

the outlet. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch the TIME COOK/ TEMP COOK pad.

Step 3: Touch the appropriate number pad to set the temperature (1OO”F.-195”F.).For example, touch number pad 2 to set 110”F.

NOTE: To set 115”F.,touch number pad 2 twice. (110”F.for the first touch, 115“F.for the second touch.)

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch the appropriate number pad.

Note: If you do not want to program a second stage, touch the STARTpad to begin cooking.

~o-Stage Programming

If you want to program a second stage, proceed to Step 5:

Step 5: Touch the TIME COOK/ TEMP COOK pad.

Step 6: TOL~Chthe appropriate number pad to set the second-stage temperature (100”F.–195”F.).

TempCook

Step 7: Touch the POWER

LEVEL pad, then the appropriate number pad.

Note: If you do not want to program a third stage, touch the START pad to begin cooking.

Three-Stage Programming

If you want to program a third stage, proceed to Step 8:

Step 8: Touch the TIME COOK/ TEMP COOK pad.

Step 9: Touch the appropriate number pad to set the third-stage temperature (1OO”F.–195”F.).

Step 10: Touch the POWER

LEVEL pad, then the appropriate number pad.

Step 11: Touch START pad. The current temperatureof the food

being cooked is displayed rising in 5°F.increments. If the start

temperature is lower than 90”F.,

however, “L90” (meaning lower

than 90”F.)will be displayed.

When all cooking ends and the final stage temperature is reached, the oven automatically holds the food temperature for 60 minutes (or until the door is opened).

Step 12: Touch the PAUSE/ CANCEL pad to stop the cycle.

Step 13: Remove probe and food from the oven.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook?

A. Yes. YoL~can’t Temp Cook

foods that are not completely defrosted. Also, do not Temp Cook delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc., because they soften rapidly at warm temperatures. It is also best to Time Cook batters and doughs because they are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Q. Can I leave ~nyprobe i~~tl~e

oven if it’s

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may darnage the oven.

not inserted in food?

.Auto:Defrost

Yl~itlIthe AtIto Defrost feature, the oveEIautomaticaliy sets the

def’rosti~lgtimes and power

ieveisforyou.

use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Select the food type by touching the appropriate pad. Enter

the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch STARTpad.

The oven calculates defrosting

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

HowtosetAutoDefrost

1.Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

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POULTRY

110°

150°

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1and 2 for weight of 1.2pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide at right.)

4. Touch START pad. Display shows the oven power level and the defrost time counting down.

When defrostingtime is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 4

times. Oven, light and fan shut off.

160°

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120° 130°

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170°

180°

standTime

AfterAuto Defrosting,meat needs “ to standin orderto le~the inside defrost.Youmay take the food out of the oven ifyou wish. Standtime recommendationsaregiven in the

guideon the nextpage.

conversionGuide

If the weightof food is statedin poundsand ounces,theounces mustbe convertedto tenths (.1)of a pound.

Ounces I Pounds

1-2

6-7

9-1o

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.4 .5 .6 .7 —

~. Touch the appropriate Auto Defrost pad for the food that you are defrosting. For example, touch 2 POULTRY pad.

.<3==: LJnwi-api[em[Icingdefrosted.

~~ I>]aceroasts and wholepoultryon trivet in microwave-safedish. Check foodfor warm spotshalfway through

-=, defrosting,and shield these areas with smallpieces of foil.

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REC01MR4ENDED

FOODS

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage Ground Meat

Beef Patties

Roast Ribs

Steak Stew

JVholeChicken

-w Turkey Breast

(breast side up) refrigerator

“+ Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shieldwhere necessary.

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

I 0.1- 6.0 lbs. I Turn over and shield.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary. I 1 5–30 minutes

Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 10–15minutes Turn over,remove defrosted areas and 15–30minutes

break apart.

Turn over and separate patties. Remove 15–30 minutes defrosted pieces.

30–90 minutes

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted 15–30minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary. Turn over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

TLIrnover and shield. 15–30minutes;

‘rum over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 15–30minutes

15–30minutes

run cold water in cavity.

60–90 minutes in

10–20minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Cornish hens (split)

Fish fillets Shrimp, scallops

Whole fish

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

lvithsmall pieces of foil.

—.....—-..—-—-.—

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

‘

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

—, —

Turn over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

1 0–20 minutes

1 5–30 minutes

15–30minutes 15–30minutes;

hold under cold running water.

Glossar~IofMicrowaveTerms

JVIIeBIadapfi]]g reci~)esforthe microwaYe, it is best to st:}rtwit]l a familiar recipe. KnowiIIghow tile food sllou]d look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require ~>rowningor crisp, dry surfaces will cook better co13;’entionally.

hfoist foods, sLlchas vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood. micl”owavewell.

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

~Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.

“Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking. *Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after

Covering. In

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

Venting.After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you

vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Arra]~gingFood in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, yoLl arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to

microwave energy.

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

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, yoLlstir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

~~~rningOver. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods, sLlchas hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers,

Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cocking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is

not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding. In a conventions] oven, yoLlshield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts,

SLICkas the tips of wings and legs on poultry,

which woL~]dcook before larger parts.

cooking.

both conventional and microwave

Arci~~g.Sparks c:tuscclby too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven

or foil that is not molded to food. ~rick roods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (OSyou do conventionally),egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

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

BasicMicrowaveGuidelines

Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or

pieces of cake. Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to

about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, sucilas custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

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

can disperse evenly. Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

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

Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or

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

Quantity of Food.

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. Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat

more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out whe yoLlare not using it.

Inboth types of cooking, small

Avoidusing.

YOL]can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use for shielding.

Arcing can occur if foil

Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glassjars and bottIes

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic

Dinnerware

Paper towels, wax paper

Plastic wrap, cooking bags and storage 13ags

Paperboar[l trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

paper napkins and

bags, boil-in

Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and

Generally, glassjars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food injars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoidusing dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have syntheticfibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

skewers are available.

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

cookwareTips

~Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware

in the oven,

~Before purchasing cookware or cookware, check its size to make in the oven.

preparing food sure it will fit

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

1.Ilircc[ionsbelowareforhealingorreheatingalready-cooked foodsst(lrcdinref’rigcratororal roomtemperature.Use

microtvavc-safecookware.

Cover m(lst foo[isforfastesthealing.Exceptionsaresome

2. sandwiches,griddlefoodsandbokcditems,

3. Bubblingaroundedgesof dishis normal,sincethecenteris the l~sttoheat.Foodsheatedto 160”F.to 165°F.willprovidesafe, palatableresults.Adjusttemperaturestosuityourpersona]taste. Letf~)odsstanda fewminutesbeforeserving.

4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughoutbeforeserving.steamingor bubblingaroundedgesofdishdoesnotnecessarilymetinfoodis heatedthroughout.

Ifyouusea meatthermometerwhilecooking,makesure it issafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

Item

Appetizers

Dips: creamorprocessedcheese

Pastry bites: smallpizzas,egg rolls,etc. Saucy: meatballs,riblets,

cocktailfranks,etc. (Xcupperserving)

Tip:Cover

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

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie:fruit,nutor custard

1 slice=%of9-in.pie

(useminimumtimefor custard)

saLIcy appetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Microwavepastrybitesuncoveredto retaintheircrispness.

Amount

Ecup

Power Level Time

Medium(5) 2%to3Xmin.

1 cup Medium(5) 2to4 servings High(10) 1 to 2 servings

3to4 servings

High(10) 2to4 min.

High(10)

1piece Low(3)

pieces 4pieces 9-in.cakeor

Low(3) Low (3)

Low(3) 4 to5 min. 12rollsor doughnuts

2 4 6t08

1 slice 2slices 4 slices 9-in.pie

Medium(5) %to X min.

Medium(5) Medium(5) Medium(5)

High(10) k to 1min. High(10) Meal-High(7) Meal-High(7)

3to5 min. 2to4 min.

3to5 min.

Xto X min. 1to 1Xmin. lfi to2min.

Mto 1min. 1 to 1Xmin. 1to2 min.

1 to 1X min. 2Xto 3 min. 5to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based

(6OZ./CUp)

OZ,/CLlp)

tea, cider

Coffee,

oz./cup)

(9oz,/cup)

Gravies& sauces

Desserts: chocolate,butterscotch,etc. Gravies: gibletorcreamy

or main disl~sauces, such as

fileat spaghettisauce,etc.

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspattering.

c“riddIeFoods

Pancal{es,french toast or waffles:

Plain,notopping Syrup&butter

“rip:Donotcover.

—..

1 to

2 cups

1 to 2 cups 1to 2 cups

1 to 2cups

%cup 1 cup

Bcup 1 cup

X cup

CLIP

1can(16oz.)

2or3 pieces 2or3 pieces

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

High(10) High(10)

3to6 min.

6to 9 min.

1%to 3 min.

6to7 min.

%to lk min. 1Xto 2X min.

High(10) 1to 2 min. High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(]0)

2to 3 min. 2to4 min.

3Xto 5 min. 4 to 6 min.

1 to 1Xmin. 1 to 1Xmin.

N’leatsandMainDishes

Chickei, pieces 1to2 pieces

Hamblgrgersor meatloaf

(4 oz. pcrserving)

Hotdogs and sausages

pieces

3 to 4

to2servings High(i0) 1to2Xmin.

3to4 servings High(I0)

lto2

3t04

and pasta

Nce

to2 servings

Hjgh ( 10)

High(10)

High(10) 1to 1Xmin. High(]0)

High(1())

(~’:->~cupperserving)

Saucy,main dishes: chopsuey,spaghetti,

creamedchicken:cilili,stew,macaroniand cheese,etc.

I to 2 servings High(10) 3to4 servings

1can(16oz.)

High(10) High(10)

(><-1cupperserving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

to2servings

Meal-High(7)

3to4 servings Meal-High(7)

Thinly-sliced meat

(3 to 4 oz.perserving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

(’4-%cupperserving)

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Whenheatingorreheating3 to 4 servings

1to 2 servings

3to4 servings

to2 servings High(10)

3to4 servings

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

High(10)

ofmeatslicesor pieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

~ to 3 mjfl.

3to 4 min. 3to4 min.

1Xto 3 min. 1to 3 min.

4 to 12min.

12t015 min.

6to 8 min. 2%to 4 min.

6to 10min. 3to5 min.

5to 8min. 4to6 min.

8to 12min.

Plateof Leftovers

R1eatplus2 vegetables

Tip: Coverplateof foodwithwaxpaperor plasticwrap.

1plate

High(10)

3to5 min.

Nfeat-cheese filli~lg: with2 slicesof bread

~~ ‘

h~oistfilling: SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad,

..- etc.in bun(%cupper serving)

‘rip:Usepapertowelor napkinto coversandwiches.

h~ilk-based(6oz.perserving)

IYater-based(6oz.perserving)

Tip: Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

vegetables

Large pieces or who~e:asparagusspears,

comonthe cob,etc. 3to4 servings

hlashed

(}!cupper serving)

Small pieces: peas,beans,corn,etc. 1 to 2servings

(Xcupperserving)

‘Fip:Cover vegetablesformostevenheating.

1 to 2servings Meal-High(7) 3to4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3to4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3to4 servings

1can(10oz.) 1to 2 servings

3to4 servings

1can(10oz.)

1 to 2 servings

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

Meal-High(7)

Meal-High(7) Meal-High(7) Meal-High(7) High(10) High(10) High(10)

High(10) High(10)

1can (16oz.)

to2 servings

3to4 servings

High(10) High(10)

3to4 servings

1can(16oz.)

High(10) High(10)

~to4 min. 4to 6 min. 2to4 min.

4to 6 min.

3to 8 min. Sto 12min.

6to 8 min. 2to6 min.

6to 10min. 5to 6 min.

1Xto 3min. 3to6 min. 5to6 min. ~to 4 min.

6to 8 min.

1to 3 min. 3to4Xmin.

3Xto 4Xmin.

1. l;()()(l!):I(\!iiIgtdii}p:IpCI or pliistici~lii~bed~fr~s(cdwilhout

UIl\\”rilppillg.

ill co~~kingdish Ior

fo(~dis foiIWrapped,removefoilillld plticc f[)od

~iefros[ing.MostfooddefrostsWC1lusing l>cfr(~st(3),Formoreevendefrostingof”Iargcrfoods,suchas tl~~f.lillllb

2. After

itlld\~CiiI~02StS. useWarm(1).

first hillf of defrostingtime,unwrilp packageandcheck

food.Turnf’oodover,ifnecessary;breakapartor separatefoodif possible.Shieldany

Food

Wiirm~rciiswithsmallpiecesoffoil.

First Half second Half

Time, Nlin. Time, Min. Comments

~~@~~S9 ~~~~S [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls 2t03

(8to 16

Cake, frosted,2to3 layer

OZ.)

ztos

(17oz.)

Cake, plain,1layer

Cheesecake, plainor

2t03 3t06

fruit-topped(17to 19oz.) Coffee

cakes

6t07

(11to 14XOZ.)

Cream or custard pie (140Z.)

Cruncl~cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

or?) fitol

(~to 6)

French

Fruit or nut pie (8 in.)

Pound

Sweet rolls (8fi to ]~ OZ.)

toast (2 slices)

cake (11 Xoz.)

lto2

toZ each

lto2

7t09 none 2t04 none 2t03

1t02

none none

none none lto2 none none

lto2

2t03

3. 13e

sure ]arge meals arc completely defrostedbeforecooking.

4. Whendefros~ed,food

shoLIldbe cool but softened in all iu-cas.If

stillslightlyicy,returnto microwaveovenverybriefly,or let standa fewminutes.

Removemetaltwisttie.Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time. Letstand5 to 10 minutesbeforeserving. Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.

Repositionafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.

Rearrangeafterfirsthalfoftime.

Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.

Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.

Rean-angeafterfirsthalfoftime.

~~$~ & ~~~~~~~ [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

pre-packaged(1lb.)

Freshlyfrozen(1lb.)

Shelifish,blocks:

Crabmeat (6-oz.package)

Oysters(12-oz.can) Scallops(l-lb. package)

Shellfish],large:

Crablegs, 1to 2

tO lo OZ.)

Lobstertails, 1to 2

OZ.)

(6to9

SI~ellfish,smallpieces

(1lb.)

Stea!<s(6 to 12oz.)

Wholefish (8 to 10oz.)

4t05 5t07 4t05

5t07

4t06

2t03 3t04 3t04 2t03

4t06 4t06

2t03 3t04

3t04

none

2t04

Placeunopenedpackageinoven. (Iffishis frozeninwater,placein cookingdish.)Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After secondhalfof time,holdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Placeblockin casserole.Turnoverandbreakup withforkafterfirst halfof time.

Placeblockin casserole.Breakup withforkafterfirsthalfoftime. Placeblockin casserole.Turnoverandbreakup afterfirsthalfof

time. Arrangeincookingdishwithlight-underside-up.Turnoverafter

firsthalfoftime. Arrangeincookingdish,withmeaty-side-down.Turnoverafter

firsthalfoftime. Spreadshellfishin singlelayerin bakingdish.Rearrangepieces

afterfirsthalfof time. Letstanda fewminutestofinishdefrosting. Placefishin cookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time.After

secondhalfof time,rinsecavitywithcoldwaterto complete defrosting.

g+%+

=:%<”+ Fruit[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

l~resh(I()[0 16oz.)

Plas(icpouch-1 [02

~[03

1103 3t04 Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce.

(10-oz.package}

2t03

Placepackageinoven.Removefoilormetal.Afterminimumtime, breakup withfork.Repeatif necessary.

~~~t

Bacon (1 lb.)

~F~idtS ( 1 lb.)

Ground:

(1lb.) (~lbs)

(5lbs.)

~{oast:beef,lamb,veal*

(3to 4 lbs.)

Roast, pork

(3[04 lbs.)

Sa~lsage,links

%?$.,

‘.$@

(1tO1;lbs.)

Sa~lsage,patties

( 12-02,package)

Spareribs, pork

(2to3 113s.)

Steaks, chops&cutlets

‘Use Warm(1j iorroasts.

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

2to3 perlb.

~t@3

beef&pork

3t04 6t07

l~to 13

8to 10perlb.

6to 8perlb,

ztos

2t03

2 2

2to4 per lb.

3to5 per lb.

2to3 perlb.

~tos

3t04

6t07

12to 13

8to 10perlb.

4to 6 perlb.

2t04 3t04

lxto2x

2t03

2to4 per lb.

3to5 per lb.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Letstand5 minutesafterdefrosting. Placeunopenedpackagein oven.Microwavejust untilfrankscanbe

separated.Letstand5 minutes,ifnecessary,tocompletedefrosting. Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.

Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeat

aftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblockand

microwave1to 2 minutesmore. Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff softenedmeat aftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave6 to 8minutes

more.Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockand microwave3 to 5 minutesmore.

Placeunwrappedroastincookingdish.Turnroastoverafterfirst halfoftime.Defrostforsecondhalfof time.Letstandfor30 minutesto 1hourinrefrigerator.

Placeunwrappedroastincookingdish.Turnroastover afterfirst halfof time.Defrostforsecondhalfof time.Letstandfor30 minutesto 1hourinrefrigerator.

Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Let stand5 minutes. Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time.Let stand15minutes.

Rotatepackage1/4turnafterfirsthalfof time.Letstand5 minutes. Turnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime,Removepattiesas

theythaw. Placeunwrappedribsin cookingdish.Turnoverafterfirst halfof

time.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife.Let standtocompletedefrosting.

Placeunwrappedmeatin cookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfof timeandshieldwarmareaswithfoil.Aftersecondhalfof time, separatepieceswithtableknife.Let standtocompletedefrosting,

~Qu~~~~[PowerLevel:Defrost (3)]

Chicken,broiler-fryer, 9toll 9toll

Up (2X to3Ibs.)

cut

Chicken,whole (2Xto 3 lbs.)

Cornish Ilen 5to6 perlb.

Dtlckling

Wrkey breast (4to6 lbs.)

g-;j

‘-;:.’9

to 6per lb. 4to6 perlb.

4 to 5 perIb. 4to 5 perlb.

12to

12to 15

5perlb.

Placewrappedchickenindish,Unwrapandturn overafterfirsthalf oftilne.Aftersecondhalfof time,separatepiecesand placein cookingdish.Microwave2 to 4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Let

standafewminutestofinishdefrosting.

Placewrappedchickenin dish.Afterfirsthalfoftime,unwrapand turnchickenover.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Tocomplete defrosting,runcoolwaterin cavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.

Placeunwrappedheninoven breast-side-up.Turnoverafterfirst halfoftime.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibletscanbe remotted.

Placeunwrappedducklinginoven,Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavityuntil

gibletsconberemoved. Placeunwrappedbreastin microwave-safedishbreast-side-down.

Afterfirsthalfoftime,turnbreast-side-upand shieldwarmareas withfoil.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Let stand 1to 2hoursin

refrigeratortocompletedefrosting.

Breads

—

Crust[~nbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsicieswillnotbrown. Ifdesired.sprinkle[opofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Toincrease

browncoloron upsidedownbreads,linedishbeforemicrowaving withbrownsugar-caramelmixtureorsavorytopping,suchas crushed,canned,French-friedonionrings.

~~~~

Coffee cakes

Corn bread

Muffins

Muffin) (2to4 Muffins) (3to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads,

froma mix

+:Iftubedishis unavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-end-upin center,

container

8-in.rounddish No 8-to9-in.tube No

dish*

Paper-lined

muffincups (Donotuse foilliners.)

8-to 9-in.tube No

dish~

cover

Power Level & Time

Meal-High(7) 9 to 11min. Meal-High(7) 11to 13min.

High(10)

1to 1Xmin.

1 to 2Xmin. 2%to4E min.

High(10)

.:~

9to12 min.

Commellk

Placebatteringreaseddish.

Sprinklecookingdishwithfinely chopped,canned,French-friedonions beforemicrowaving.Turnoutofpan upsidedownto serve.

Usemicrowave-safemuffincontaineror homemademufincups,madebycutting downhotdrinkpapercups.Somemuffins maybedonebeforeothers.Removemuffins astheyaredone,andcontinuecooking

remainingmuffinsafewsecondslonger. Whendone,toothpickinsertednear

centerwillcomeoutclean.Letstand15 minutesbeforeturningoutofdish.Cool.

Cakesand Desserts

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.

2.Beforeaddingmeasuredamountofbatter,grease dishes or line themwithwaxpaper.(Donotflour.)

3.Cakesaredonewhentoothpickorlongskewerinsertedinto

centercomesoutclean.

4.Coolcakeindishset directlyonheat-proofsurfaceorwooden ‘ board10to 15minutesbeforeinverting.

5.Crustoncakeswillbe soft.If cakeis tobefrosted,refrigerate cakeforanhourtofirmexteriorsurface.

6.Chiffonandangelfoodcakesarenotrecommendedfor microwaving,

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

]

8to20OZ.

Cupcakes—(6) Paper-lined

Pineapple upside down cake

—

—.

containercover PowerLevel&Time

Microwave-safe dishor casserole

8-in.round

bakingdish 8-in.rounddish

cupcaker

8-in.round

dish

Lidor High(10) 4 to 5min. plasticwrap

No High(10) 10to 13min.

No High(10)

High(10) 2min. Meal-High(7) 5to 7 min.

High(10)

perpiece Coreandfill centerofapplewith2

3to4 min.

12to 14min.

comments

Piercefruitorpeelto preventbursting. tablespoonssugar,1teaspoonbutterand

M teaspooncinnamon.Add2

tablespoonswaterfor eachpieceoffruit. Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Cut

whencool. Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Let

stand5 to 10minutestocoolbefore inverting.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,some

willbe donebeforeothers.Remove cupcakesas theyare doneandcontinue cookingtheresta fewsecondslonger.

Whendone,toothpickinsertedin center comesoutclean.Invertcakeontoplate; letdishstandovercakea fewminutes.

——

1..41waysLISe microwave-safecookware.170reasyclean-up,melt

,~~~ cllocolatci]lp:lperwrappersseanlsideup,orl]lacechocolatein

~&&::-

-..—.

paperbowltomelt.

2.Candieswhicharcboiledbecomeveryhot;handlecooking containercarefully.

Food Contalinelt” Cover

Caramel appies

Chocolatebark

Marshmallow crisp Lar.gr:glass

S’Mores Papernapkinor

,,~.

. . Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.

es. Forminuterice,usethesan~eamountofwaterneededfor

conventionalboiling.Addregularamountof salt.

,% 3.Coverricewhilemicrowaving.Whenusing~]lasticwrap,

. .

,1’

turnbackonecornertovent.

Food

2-cupmeasure or i-qt. casserole

fi-qt.casserole

orbowl

bowl

paperplate

—— ,———..—-— .. Containi?r

Yes

No High(10) 15to25

cover

Powler Level& Time ‘Commeknk

Higil(10) 3Xto4 min.

High(10) 4 to 5 min.

High(10) 1Xmin.to

meltbutter, 3%to4 min. tomelt marshmallows

seconds

4.Stirorrearra~]geafterhalfofcookingtime.

5.?/Iicrowavetimeandconventionalboilingtimeareabout thesame.

Power Leve! & Time Ccbm.ments

Unwraphalfofa 14-oz.packageof caramelsintometisuringcup.Add1 tablespoonwater.Microwave,stirring everyminute.Dip4 applesintomixture.

Place12oz.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin container.Microwavetomelt.Add1 cup wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.

Inlargeglassbowl,melt 1/4cupbutter. Add10-oz.packagemarshmallows, coverwithwaxpaperandmicrowaveto melt.Stirin5 cupscrispyricecereal. Pressfirmlyintobuttered2-qt.oblong glassdish.

Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate and marshmallow.

Oatmeal,

oldfashioned orbowi perserving

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketof instantoatmeal,followpackagedirections foramountofwaterandmicrowaveat High(10)for 1/2to 1minute.

Rice, minute

(~Xctlps)

. .

.b~-

-qt.casserole No Higii <10) 3 to 5 min.

2-qc.c:lsserole

Lidor plasticwrap

High(10) 7to 8min.

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Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.Increasetimeabout1‘Aminutez for eachadditionalservingyouare cooking.Stirafterhalfofcookingtime.

Add1Xcupswater.Stirafter4 minutes.

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CheeseandEggs

i. Eggsmay be preparc(imanywaysinthe microwaveoven.Always

piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting. overcooked.

2.~~c~’crcookeggsintheshe]].Do notreheathardcookedeggsin theshell.Theywillexp]ocle.

3. Cook eggsjust until se[.They are delicate and will tt>ughenif

Food Co~~tainer cover

cheese

Fondue 2-qt.casserole Coveror

Eggs

Basic Eggs Buttered Plasticwrap

custardcup

omelet

Poached eggs 1X-qt.casserole Casserole

(4maximum) cover

Quiche

Scrambled Glass No

9-in.pieplate No

Microwave-safe No

1-qt.measure (filling) 9-in.pieplate

measuringcup

orcasserole.

plasticwrap sauce wineformilk.Addcheeseand

PowerLevel&Time Comments

High(10)

Medium(5) 6to 8 min. minutes,whiskingevery2 minutes.

Medium(5)

High(10) Medium(5)

High(1O)

Medium(5)

Meal-High(7)

Meal-High(7) High(10)

Tomake 5to7 min. microwaveatMedium(5)for 6 to 8

to 1Xmin.

peregg Meltbutter

1min.

7 to 9 min. 6to 8 min.

Boil2cups water.

1/2to 1Xmin.

peregg

Filling: 2to 3 min. Quiche:

10to 12min.

3/4to 1% min.peregg

MakeBasicWhiteSauce,substituting

Puncturemembraneof yolkto prevent bursting.

SDrink]echeeseoveromelet.Microwave

1;2to 1minuteuntilcheeseis slightly

melted. Heat2cupshottapwater5 to 6minutes

onHigh(1O).Breakeggsontoplate, puncturemembrane.Swirlboilingwater withspoon,slipineggsgently.Cover.

MicrowaveatMedium(5)1/2to 1 min. peregg.Letstandin watera few minutes.

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirring every1to 2 minutes.Pour fillinginto precookedshell, Microwaveadditionaltime shownat left

Scrambleeggswith1teaspoonbutterand1 tablespoonmilkperegg,Placeinovenand microwaveforhalfoftotaltime,Stirset portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Let stand1or2minutestofinishcooking.

Fish and seafood

1.Fishisdonewhenit flakeseasilywhentestedwitha fork.Center 2.Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish,Usea maystill be slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfish lightercoverof waxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming, standsa fewminutesaftercooking. 3.Donotovercookfish.Checkat minimumtime.

Food

Fillets or steaks

(1lb.) plasticwrap Sl~rimp—1lb. Pie plate Plasticwrap

(peeled)

Sl~rimp—1 lb.

(unpeeleci~

Container cover

Rounddish

2-qt.casserole

Waxpaperor

Lidor plasticwrap

PowerLevel& Time

High(10)

High(1O)

5to9 min.

4 to7min.

4 to 7 min.

Comments

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Turn steaksoverafterhalfof cookingtime.

Brushwithgarlicbutterbeforecooking. Rearrangeafter4 minutes.

Placeshrimpincasserole.Add2 ct]ps hottesttapwater.Cover.Stirafter 5 minutes.

&s.*Gravies& sauces

$&@]

-==2.C’o\crthick. chunky sauces(opreventspattering. 3.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,cggyolks,cream,wine

\\~hisk saucesvigorously wi[h wire whiskonceor[wice

orherbs.

Food

Graviesand Satices thickenedwith

cornstarch

flouror

(1 cup)

Melted butter sauces,

clarified

butter(1/2cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or s}veetisoursauces (2

cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(Au jus, clam. etc.) (1 cup)

container

Casserole

Glassmeasure No High(10) 1to 2 min. Microwavebutterjusttomelting,For

Casserole Yes High(10) 5to 7 min. Prepareas directedinrecipe.Microwave,

Casserole No

cover

Meats

1.Alwaysusea cookingbagwhencookingbeef,lamb,porkorveal roasts,Seepackageinstructionsforproperuseofcookingbag.

2.Afterenclosingroastincookingbag,placein microwave-safe dish.

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Food

container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time Comments

Medium(5) 5to 8min.

High( 10)

6 to 8 min. Addflour-watermixtureto heated

3.Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbefore carving.

Ifyouusea meatthermometerwhilecooking,makesl~reitis safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

PowerLevel&Time

Microwavefat, meltandblend.Whiskinliquidand finishcooking.Increasetime 1to 2 minutesperadditionalcL~pof sauce.

clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilingthenlet standuntillayersseparate,Pouroffand useclear,toplayer.

stirringafterhalfof cookingtime.Let stand5to 10minutestodevelopflavor.

ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowave tofinish.

Conlments

(orInternal Ten3pe)

floLIr andsalttogetherto

...-

Ground, crumbled

(forcasseroles orsoup) (1 (Ifilbs.)

Meatbal]s (1

(~lb+)

Meatloaf

(Roundloaf)

Patties (4

1 to 2 patties

3to4 patties

Pot

(Lip tO ~-lbS.)

Tenderroasts (rib,

highqualityrump. sirlointip)

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lb.)

pattiesperlb.)

roasts

Casserole

Rounddish

Pieplate

Ceramicdinner

plate

Pieplate

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Waxpaperor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper

Cookingbag

High(1O)

High(10)

Meal-High(7)

High(10)

Medium(5)

Medium 12to 15 160°

Minutes /Internal

Rare 10to12 Well 15to18

7 to 9 min. 9to 11min.

8 to 11min.

11to 14min.

26to 29min.

2 to4 min.

6 to 8min. 22to 25min.

perlb.

per lb. I Temp.

140°

170°

Stirafterhalfofcookingtime.Addsauce orcasseroleingredientsandfinish.To cookfrozenblock,microwave10to 15 minutes,breakingupandstirringevery

5 minutes.Letstand5 minutes. Arrange3/4to 1in. apartincirclearound

edgeofdish,

Makea wellbetweentheedgeof meat mixtureanddishto eliminatespill-over ofjuicesduringcooking.Letstand 10 minutesaftercooking.

Coverwithwaxpaperor cookuncovered and turnpattiesover.Ifdesiredadd browningsauce.

Add 1/2cupwatertocookingbag.Turn overtafterhalfoftime.Addvegetablesif desiredafterhalfofcookingtime.Recover

andfinish. Turnroastsoverafterhalfofcookingtime.

Letmeatstand10minutesbeforeca~wing.

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cover

Power Level &Tinle Commenti

(orInterRaI

Tempo)

LaRlb

Roast, legor Pieplate

shoulder

Chops &cutlets Rounddish

(1in.thick)4 chops overafterhalfofcookingtime.

Cookingbag

Medium(5)

Medium 18to22

Well 24t028 170°

Meal-High(7)

Minutes Internal Placeroastfat sidedowninmicrowave-

perlb. Temp. safedish.Turnoverafterhalfofcooking

time.Letroaststand10minutesbefore

160° carving,

8to 10min. Brushchopslightlywithoil.Turnmeat

Pork

Bacon

(perslice)

Canadian bacon ~ s]ices

slices

6slices

Ham, precooked:

canned

Ham, slices &steaks

(1-to 2-in.thick)

chops: 3/4-in.

Pork 2

roast

Pork

Pork sausage

(raw),link

sausage (raw)

Pork

4 patties)

(Xlb.:

Microwavesafeplate

Microwavesafecookware

Pieplate

Rounddish

Microwavesafecookware

Pieplate

Microwavesafecookware

veal

Chops Seelambchops

above.

Roast

(shoulder)

2-qt.oblong dish perlb.

Papertowel

Waxpaper

Cookingbag

Waxpaper

Plasticwrap

Cookingbag

Waxpaper

Cookingbag

High

(10)

3/4to 1min.

High(10)

1 to 1Xmin. 2to 2Xmin. 2%to 3min.

Medium(5)

15to 19min.

perlb.

High(10)

18to27min.

Medium(5)

15to 18min. 18to20min.

Medium(5)

ZOto23min.

perlb.

High(10)

1to 1Mmin.

perlink

High(10)

5to7 min.

Low(3) 18to22min.

Arrangein singlelayeronpapertowels. Coverwitha papertowel.

Arrangein singlelayer.

Placefat-side-downindish.Turnham overafterhalfofcookingtime.

Turnoverafter10minutes.

Brushwithbarbecuesauceor browning

agent,ifdesired.Turnoverafterhalfof cookingtime.Letstandcovered5to 10 minutesbeforeserving.

Turnroastoverafterhalfof cooking time,Microwavetoan internal temperatureof 170”F.

Arrangein singlelayer.Ifcooking6or morelinks,rearrangeafterhalfof cookingtime.

Arrangein singlelayer.Turnoverafter halfofcookingtime.

Placeroastfat-orcut-side-down.Turnover afterhalfofcookingtime,Letroaststand

10minutesbeforecarving.Slicethinly.

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chicken

Pieces Plateorround Waxpaper High(10) 3to4 min.

tvhoie (unstuffed) perlb.

(stuffed) Rounddish

Ifyouusca meatthermometerwhilecooking,makesureitis safeforusein microwaveovens.

cover

dish perpiece sothickestmeatypiecesareto outside

Rounddish

Cookingbag

Cookingbag Meal-High(7)

Power Level & Time Commenti

Arrangein singlelayerincookingdish edgesofdish.Turnpiecesoverand

rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.

Meal-High(7)

10to 12min.

17to20min. cookingtime.Cookto 190°internal

perlb.

Slitbagnearclosuretovent.Close securelywithplastictie.Cookbreastside-down.Turnoverafterhalfof

temp.Letstand5 to 10minutes.

Halves Rounddish Waxpaper Meal-High(7)

Who]e(stuffed Rounddish

orunstuffed)

Waxpaper Meal-High(7)

11to 13min. Arrangeskin-side-upin dish,onbedof

perlb. stuffing,ifdesired. 9 to 11min.

perlb.

Placebreast-side-downin dish.Turn overafterhalfofcookingtime.Shield tipsofwingsandlegswithfoil.

vegetables

$=$<

~~&

=“’.Alwa)’s use microwave-safecookware.

2. Saltvegetablesaftercooking.Saltingbeforecookingmaycause onecornerto vent. darkeninganddehydrationof surface. 5.Largervegetablepieceswilltakelongertocookthan

3. Arrange.vegetables,suchasasparagus,withthethickestpiecesto theoutsideofthedish.

vegetabIe Amount

Asparagus

(freshcuts) (freshspears) 1lb. (frozenspears) 10-oz.package High(10) 6to 10min. In 1-qt.casserole.

Beans

(freshgreen) 1lb.cutin half

(frozengreen) (frozenlima)

1 lb. (3CUpS)Cut High(10) 5to9 min. In2-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater.

into 1to 2in. pieces

10-oz.package 10-oz.package

Power

High(]())

High(10) High(10) 7to 9min.

High(10) 9to 11min. In 1-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater.

Level Time comments

4.Covervegetableswhencooking.If using plasticwrap,turnback

smallerpieces.

6.Formoreevenheating,stirorrearrangevegetables duringcooking.

6to 10min. In2-qt.casserole,place 1/4cupwater.

9X to 11min. In 1‘/~-qt.casserole,place 1/2cup water.

In 1-qt.casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.

Beets

(fresh,whole)

BroceoIi

(freshcut) 1bunch (freshspears) 1bunch (frozen,chopped)

(f~~zenspears)

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‘/4 to 1‘/zIbs.)

( 1‘/.,to 1‘/zlbs.)

10-oz.package High(1O) 6 to 8 min. 10-oz.package

High(1())

High(10) High(1O) 12to 15min.

High(10) 6to 8min. In 1-qt.casserole,place3 tablespoonswater.

25to 30min.

10to 12min,

In 1‘/~or 2-qt.casserole, place1/2cupwater.

In2-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater.

In2-qt,oblongglassbakingdish,place

1/4cupwater.

In l-qt. casserole,

-.i

vegetables

vegetable Amount Power Level Time

Ci~bb~ge

(fresh \\’ecIges)

Carrots (fresh,

sliced)

(frozen)

Cauliflower (flowerets)

(fresh,whole)

(frozen)

Corn

(frozenke~mel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh,shelled) (frozen)

I rnediumhead

(about2Ibs.)

1lb. 1O-OZ.package

1 mediumhead 1 mediumhead 10-oz.package

1O-OZ.package

1to4 ears

1ear

2to4 ears

10-oz.package

2Ibs.unshelled

1O-OZ.package

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

11to 13min.

13to 15min. In 1X-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater. 8XtoIOXmin. In 1-qt.casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.

6to 12min.

7 to 13min. 9Xto 11min.

6to 8 min.

5to 6 min. perear

7 to 8min. 4 to 5 min. perear

8to 10min.

10to 11min. 5to7 min.

comments

Ina 2-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater.

In 1X-qt.casserole,piace1/2cup water. In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater. In 1-qt.casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.

In l-qt. casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.

Ina roundbakingdishorpieplate,placecorn.Ifcorn is in husk,usenowater;if cornhasbeenhusked,add

1/4cupwater.Rearrangeafterhalfoftime.

Placein a roundglassbakingdish.

In 1-qt. casserole,place3 tablespoonswater.

In 1-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater. In 1-qt. casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.

Potatoes

(fresh,cubed,white)

4potatoes (6to 8 oz.each)

(fresh,whole,sweet

(6to 8oz.each)

orwhite)

Spinach

(fresh)

lo to 160z.

(frozen,choppedandleaf) 1O-OZ.package

Squash

(fresh,summerandyellow)1lb.sliced (winter,acornorbutternut) 1squash

(about1lb.)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

12to16min.

6 to 8min. perpotato

7to9 min. 8to 10min.

7to 10min.

10to 13min.

Peelandcut into 1-in.cubes.Placein 2-qt.casserole with 1/2cupwater.Stirafterhalfof time. Piercewithcookingfork.Placeonpapertowelon turntable,1-inchapartin circular arrangement.Letstand5 minutes.

In2-qt.casserole,placewashedspinach. In 1-qt. casserole,place3tablespoonswater.

k-qt. casserole,place1/4cupwater.

In 1 Cutin half andremovefibrousmembranes.In8-in. round glassbakingdish,placesquashcut-side-down. Turn cut-side-upafterhalfoftime,

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Your new microwave ove~lis a valuable appliance. Protect it fronl n]isuse by following these rnies:

e Keep yotlr oven cIeanand

sweet-sn~e~ling.Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the interior, An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

* Don ‘t use sharp-edged utensils

ori your oven. The inside and

outsideoven walls call be scratched.

The control panel can be damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER

EFORE CLEANING ANY

RT OF THIS OVEN.

$&l;HowtocleantheInside

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Wails a~ldfloor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with

a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PARTOF YOUR MICROWAVEOVEN.

Is OFF

Door (inside). Window:Wipe

Llpspattersdaily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughlyand dry.

Metal and plasticparts on door: Wipefrequently with a damp

cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Removable ~rntible and

~rntable Support. Occasionally

it is necessary to remove the turntable and supportfor cleaning of the oven floor or turntable.To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into waterjust after cooking.Wash it carefully in

warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.The turntable and supportcan be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntableand support in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present,

high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Se,ardish may cause

the grease to burn onto the oven tray.This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami@brand

cleanser. After using Bon Ami@brand

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami@brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Autonlatic T’ernlperatureProbe.

Probe is sturdy,but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessa~y.Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

HOM’toCleaatheoutside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth,

rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth, Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of

soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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

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This :]ppliancemust be grounded.

Ii]the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

Ti~isappliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

plLlgmust be p]u~ged into an outlet

that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

use of the grounding plug’ca~

result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances

cut or remove the third (ground)

prong fron%the power cord.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

useofAdapterPlugs

usage situatio~swhere

appliancespowerCordwill

be&eomected Mrequentlyo

Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we

strotigly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However,

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

TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly groundedtwo-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most

local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapterplu s not

Align lar e

Fig. 2

The larger slotin the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wallreceptacle is grounded through the house

wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is

properly grounded. When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground

terminalis very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until

a proper ground has again been established.

c?permittedIn anada)

Yprongs/s ots

before use

usagesituationswhere

appliancespowercord

w-ii]bediscinneeted

frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

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

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

use of Extension cords Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However,

if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding

plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that

will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes).

If you do use ar~extension cord

with your microwave oven, the

interior light may flicker and the

blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

A short power-supply cord is

provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not drape the cord over a countertop or table

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

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CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, }%T OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

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~Light reflection around door or outer case.

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is operating.

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might be noticed while using your

microwave oven. It’ssimilar to the

interference caused by other small

appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

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WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE”YEAR WARRANTY

Forone yearfrom date oforiginal purchase,we will provide,free of charge,partsand servicelaborto repairor replaceafly pafl of the

microwaveoventhat fails because

of a manufacturingdefect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEARWARRANW

Forthe secondthrough fifth year from date of originalpurchase,we will provide,free of charge, a

replacement magnetrontube fails becauseof a manufacturingdefect. Youpay for servicelaborcharges.

each of the above warranties:

For Toavoidany trip charges,you must take the microwaveoven to a GeneralElectricFactorySetvice Centeror a GeneralElectric CustomerCare@setvicer and pick it upfollowingservice. In-home sewice isalso available,but you must payfor the servicetechnician’s travelcoststo yourhome.

magnetrontubeif the

This warrantyis extendedto the originalpurchaserand any succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinaryhome use in the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaiiand Washington,D.C.

All warrantyservicewill be provided by our FactoryServiceCentersor by our authorizedCustomerCare@ servicersduringnormal working hours.

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

Improperinstallation. ~Failureof theproduct if it is usedf

WHAT!SNOTCOVERED

@Servicetrips to your hometo teach you howto usethe product.

Read your Useand Care material,

If you then have any questionsabout and other connecting facilities. operatingthe product,pleasecontact your dealer or our ConsumerAffairs otiice at the addressbelow,or call,

toll free: GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dwmages, 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 vary from state to state.

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

Bffurther help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY

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If you havean installationproblem, contactyour dealeror installer, Youare responsiblefor providing adequateelectrical,gas, exhausting

eReplacementof housefuses or resettingof circuitbreakers.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

otherthan its intendedpurposeor

usedcommercially.

~Damageto productcaused by accident,fire, floodsor acts of God.

WARRANTORISA/OTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

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