GE JE926TWH, JE925T Use and Care Manual

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Turntable Microwave Oven

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Safe~

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add

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

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

Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock Control Panel

Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................8

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Delayed Cooking Express Cook Feature 11

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............8

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

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

Hold Time

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

Minute/Second Timer ..................................9

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........11

Power Levels ..........................7, 9, 10, 12, 14

Program Cooking ............................................8

Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

30 Seconds, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Care and Cleaning ............................20

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........20

Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................20

Installation

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

Extension Cords ...........................................22

Grounding instructions ........................2 1,22

Consumer Services ...................23

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

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

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

Warranty

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

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

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

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

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

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

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

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

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

●

Dull

thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using

Your

microwave oven. It’s similar

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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

(b) Do Not Place

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

to operate this oven with

any object between the oven

oven if it is damaged. It is particularly 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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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

A WA~lNG-Toreducetheriskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure

●

Read and follow

excessive microwave energy:

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

●

This appliance must be grounded.

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

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use,

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its

own electrical outlet, to prevent

fickering of

lights, blowing effuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Instill or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Be certain to place the front surface of the door

three inches or more back from the countertop

edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this

app~ance

outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hangover edge of

table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it

has

a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

Do not operate oven without the

turntable support seated and in

●

Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the

turntible

place.

and

turntable cannot rotate.

●

See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair

or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in

the

oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

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

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn

accesso~

or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your

oven,

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~PORTANT SAFEH ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs

—Do

not use the oven for storage purposes.

the life

of the

oven,

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

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materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

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

●

Use

metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using keep metal at least 1

metrd

in the microwave oven,

inch

away from sides

of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat the heated food. Pot holders may

transfemed

from

be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot

to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during

and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Plastic cookwar*Plastic

cookw~e

designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully, Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat

will

be safe

to eat.

●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury,

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes,

sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

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●

Not

all

plastic wrap is suitable for we

microwave

ovens. Check

the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during

or shortly after removal from the

microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly removing the container from the microwave

●

~~Boilable”

plastic bags

coo~ng

pouches and

tightiy closed

should be slit, pierced or vented

before

oven.

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

Men

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

●

Hot

foods and steam

burns.

Be careful any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct from hands

and

face.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ean muse

when

steam

opening

cooking

away

—

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MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving.

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

microwaving.”

● If you are not

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

testing and a glass

“:’;’v’’’”

measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it

should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

m~asuring

C=’l

cup either in or next to the

Most glass

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

●

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

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

can

Some microwaved foods require stirring, or rearranging.

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

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steam

can escape.

Check the Cooking Guide.

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rotiting

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

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

steps to

for further help.

are

three

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

NEXT, if you write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

are

still not pleased,

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

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The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the

touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time counting

down during cooking functions, power level,

cooking mode and instructions.

T~E

COOK I & U. Microwave for a selected

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

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

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

POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to

3.7 ounces.

BEVERAGE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a beverage.

DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a plate of leftovers.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cookin~defrosting time, power level and time

of day.

ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this

seconds to the cook time as

down.

10. START.

After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start oven.

11. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

power level 3

12.

CLOCK.

(Low).

Touch this pad to enter time of day or

check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then

enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3, and O and “1:30” will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

Dad

it;s

counting

to add

13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

14. CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick

reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

15. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

16. AUTO START. Allows you to program your oven

to begin cooking at a later time of day—up to a

12-hour delay.

17. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

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

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

CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the

clock can be set.

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

CLEAWOFF pad.

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FEATURES OF YOUR

OWN

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1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

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

4. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control or Time Cook with choice of power levels from

(lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a preset time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer; and to set the clock.

Panel

to Time Defrost

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to

open door.

6. Removable Turntable Support.

7. Removable when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.

The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

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

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

~rntable.

Turntable must be in place

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

will

beep once a

CLEAWOFF pad.

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The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Minute/Second Timer operates without

microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

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

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

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and

Step

Touch TIME DEFROST.

place

in oven.

Step 3:

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes

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

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

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

Step 5: Touch

TIME COOK

I &II

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

START

0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME

COOK I & 11.

Step

Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows

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

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Time Cook I

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

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

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

Step 1: Fill a

CUP

2/3

full

water, add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME

TIME COOK

COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads

MINUTE

1,0 and O 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” below.)

Step

Touch START.

START

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

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

Open the door.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I &

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

11.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two 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.

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

Step 4: Step 5:

Step 6:

Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

Set your second cook time.

Change the power level.

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How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

SteD

7: “POWER 10” is

TIME I“ counts down. ‘ Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second

power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

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

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

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

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The Express Cook Feature

Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set

time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step 2: Touch the START pad. The oven

shut off at the end of the programmed time.

will

automatically signal, flash “End” and

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a later time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch AUTO START

pad (instead of START pad).

AUTO

START

~—~

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

automatically start at the desired time.

The Add 30 Seconds feature

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

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step

Touch START pad.

Oven signals and turns off automatically when finished.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:

Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad

1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for microwave popcorn.

Touch number plus sign

Touch START pad.

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Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step

Touch number pad 2.

Step

3: Touch START pad.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN

pad. Touch number pad

1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Touch START pad.

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DEFROSTING BY

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

T~E

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

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

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Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

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

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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witi

To become better acquainted defrost a following the steps below.

Step 1:

oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

DEFROST

Step 3:

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

for 4 minutes.

Step

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

Touch START.

Step 6:

the door, remove the package and separate

to finish defrosting.

oz. package of frozen strawberries by

Place a package of frozen strawberries in the

Step

TIME

Select one half of the total defrosting time

Step 4:

START

5: Turn the package over,

When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

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

the defrost function,

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Touch START. When

the door and repeat

hdf

of defrosting time.

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Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented,

defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage

containers should be at least partially uncovered.

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

A~ER

food has partially

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the

defrosting time.

●

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

noise. What is it?

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

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than

by touching the desired power level pad. Power

level

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

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The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. See the Code Reheat Guide at bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or Dinner Plate programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you.

Beverage

The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section).

Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.

Dinner Plate

The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner.

Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE

m Pad

Step

Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn

Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

Code Reheat To Reheat More Than One Serving

The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from

1 to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below).

Step 1:

Touch CODE REHEAT

m Pad

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group.

Step

Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn

off automatically when finished.

Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.

displayed to show how many servings have

::::::be

The serving size may even be changed or added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

“SERV”

show that serving size has been changed.

and a number will be displayed briefly to

Code Reheat Guide

Code Display

BREAD

MEATS 1 min.

3 I

VEGS I 1

BEV

SAUCE 2E min. Soups, stews, sauces

6 I

PLATE I

Time per serving

20 sec.

min.

1 M min.

3fi

min. total \ 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

Foods Recommended Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods

Fruits and vegetables

Beverages

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Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature, Use the Auto Defrost guide on the the oven automatically sets the next page. Enter the food weight in defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound (see during defrosting to give even levels for you.

Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels

defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

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

Step 2: Touch AUTO

DEF.

pad.

Step

QDEEE

•~~~~

example, touch number pads

land2forweightof

pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After 3 seconds “START” flashes.

Enter weight. For

l.2pounds

mice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn” flashes.

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

men

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

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

Step

Touch START pad.

Display shows defrost time

Countingdown

“End” remains on display

1 L(

I t

II=(

1-(

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.

stmd

in order to

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

1–2

I I I I I

12-13

9-1o

Pounds

.4 .5 .6

I I I I

Page 15

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover.

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Remove defrosted

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over.

shield. Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Separate and shield where necessary.

Remove defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break

Separate patties.

Shield if necessary.

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

Shield where necessary.

apart.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Cornish

Fish fillets

hens (whole)

hens

(split)

0.1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ibs.

Shrimp, scallops

Whole fish

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.

After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove

defrosted Pieces.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5minutes

5 minutes

Hold under cold running water.

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces

will

cook better in regular ovens.

● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

● Rich foods, such as

candies,

are

suitable for microwaving because of

bar

cookies, moist cakes and

their high fat and sugar content.

● Reduce regular oven cooking times 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 cooking.

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture,

In both regular baking and microwave

allow

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

Venting.

After covering a dish with plastic wrap,

you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner

so excess steam can escape.

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

Stirring.

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

Turning Over.

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

certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially

impoflant

in microwave cooking. Note that a

microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

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

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

Rotating.

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

the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven.

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

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

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than

large

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

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. In both types of cooking, small 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.

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HEATmG

REHEAT~G GU~E

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

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

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

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

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

last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

Item

Bakery

Cake, ;offee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls,

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

(use minimum time for custard)

Foods

mu~ns

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout,

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

Amount

piece

9 inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8

I slice 1/2 to

9 inch pie

Power

Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

Level

Low (3) 1/4 to 1/2 min.

Low

(3)

Medium (5) Medium (5)

Time

2 to 4 min.

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

min.

Beverages

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

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

to 2 cups

1 to 2 cups 2 to 4 min.

Meal-High (7)

3 to 5 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

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

Mce and

Saucy, main dishes: chop chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-l cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

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

pasti

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

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

to 2 pieces

1 to 2 servings

to 2

to 2 servings

to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 X to 2X min.

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

to 3 min. 1 to 2 min. 1 to 1 k min.

to 2fi min.

3 to 5 min.

to 2 min.

3 to 5 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover

plate

of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

etc. in bun (

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

1/3

cup per serving)

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

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

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

1/2

cup per serving)

plate

1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 min.

Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min. Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min.

Meal-High (7) I K to 4 min.

1 H to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

1 X to 3 min.

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DEFROST~G GU~E

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm ( 1).

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with

small

pieces of foil.

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

stand a few minutes.

Food Time

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls 4 to 6 min. Rearrange after half of time.

(approx.

12 oz.)

[Power

Level:

min.

Defrost

(3)]

Comments

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

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

Shellfish,

lb.) of time.

small

pieces

9 to

min.

6 to 8 min.

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

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—l to 2

(10-oz.

package)

4 to 7 min.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1

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

lb.) 4 to 6 min.

(1 lb.)

4 to 6 min. per lb.

6 to 8 min.

to 16 min. per lb.

min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

6 to

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

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

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Use Power Level Warm

of time and shield warm areas with separate pieces with

(1).

foil.

table

knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

After second half of time,

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut UP

(2X

Ibs.)

Chicken, whole

(2X

to 3 lbs.)

Cornish

~rkey

hen

breast (4 to 6

lbs.)

to 22

24 to 28

to 16 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half

6 to 10 min. per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After

first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Page 19

Vegetables

NOTE:

COO~G

G~E

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetible Amount

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

Carrok

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh,

whole,

sweet or

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

Squash

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

white)

lea~

lb.

10-oz. package

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

1 bunch

bunch (1 K to 1 k

10-oz. package 10-oz. package

1 medium head (about 2

1 lb. 1O-OZ. package

medium head

10-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

I to 5 ears

ear

2 to 6 ears

1O-OZ. package

Ibs.

unshelled

10-oz. package

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

I (6 to 8 oz. each)

to 16 OZ.

10-oz. package

I lb. sliced

to 2 squash

(about 1

lb.

each)

lbs.)

Ibs.)

Time

8 to 10 min., Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.

3 to 17 min. 7 to 9 min. 7 to 9 min.

20 to 25 min.

8 to 10 min.

10 to

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

lbs.)

9 to 11 min. 8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min. 6 to 8 min.

10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min. per ear

6 to 7 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 8 min.

10 to 12 min.

5 to 8 min.

12 to 14 min.

3 to 5 min.

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

5 to 7 min.

8 to 11 min.

min.

to 14 min.

Commenh

In lfi-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place l/4 cup Rotate dish after half of time. In I-qt. casserole.

1 fi-qt.

casserole, In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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

In 2-qt. casserole, place In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole. In I-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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

3-qt.

In 1

X-qt.

casserole,

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

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

In l-qt. casserole,

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

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

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

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In l-qt. casserole,

In 1

fi-qt.

casserole, place

Cut in

half

oblong Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

place 1/2

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

place

place 2 tablespoons water.

1/2

cup water. Stir after balf of time.

inchapti

place 3 tablespoons water.

cup water.

1/2

cup water.

1/4 cup water.

disb,

place corn. If com

in circul~ &angement.

1/4

cup water.

water,

Page 20

CAm Am CLEAN~G

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door

a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional The control panel can be damaged. thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. 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 PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

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

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

Removable

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable and support for cleaning of the oven floor or turntable. To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the

turntable and support in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If

grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

After using Bon thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

~rntable

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

and

~rntable

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

Support.

How to Clean the Oukide

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

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

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

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.

Page 21

This appliance must be grounded, In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an

escape wire for

the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

Use of Adapter Plugs

wA~lNG–Improper plug

can result in a risk of electric shock.

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

encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded

thre=-prong

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

standmd

two-prong wall receptacle is

wall receptacle.

use of the grounding

- - - -

Usa~e

cor~will

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

if you to use an where local cONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

larger

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

situations where

be disconnected

strongly

However,

still

elect

adapter,

~odes

slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper

Fig. 2 before use

permit, a TEMPORARY

an~liance’s Dower

~nfrequen~ly.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Ensure proper ground

and firm connection

listed

Caution:

the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the

appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

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

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to

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

Do not use an adapter plug

frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

in these situations because

leads

to eventual failure of the

(cc~ntinlfed next pLIge)

Page 22

GROU~~G

(continued)

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the

risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping

over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

used—

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

OVEN WLL NOT

COME ON

A fuse in

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug

●

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

your

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

your

microwave oven, then plug it back in.

~STRUCTIONS

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

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not

drape over the counter top or

pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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

tabletop where it can be

wdl

receptacle.

●

Door

not

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED,

OVEN WILL

NOT START

● Steam or vapor escaping from ● Dimming oven light and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

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

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

* Another selection entered already in oven and

to cancel it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

I &II pad.

* CLEAWOFF

START pad.

●

Make

AUTO DEFROST.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

securely closed.

CLEAWOFF

pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

sure

you entered a code number after touching CODE REHEAT or

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

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.

pad not touched

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We’ll Be There

With

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there.

tie

purchase

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

ifyou

ever need

All you have to do is call—toll-free!

I}Home

Repair Service

80MEXARES(80M32-273~

A GE

consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be

handled in just one visit.

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our

company-

factory-

GEAnswer Cente~

80~6262000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be

answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center” service is open 24 hours a day,

krCustomers

days a week.

With SpecialNeeds’..

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited

mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Center@

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

call

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request informa-

tion or service.

Service

bntracts

80@62&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andAccessories

80M26-2002

Individu&

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

qualified to service their

appliances

User maintenance instructions contained in this

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

Other servicing

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

gener~yshodd

be referred to

bootiet

qufified

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information

sewice

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

cancelled

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide,

charge,

repair or replace

microwave oven

patis and sewice labor to

anypafi

that fails because

free of

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

w;II

provide, free of charge, a

replacement

magnetron tube

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

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric

Factory Service

Center or a General Electric

Caree

Customer

servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the

sewice technician’s

travel costs to your home.

●

Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

check to establish warranty period.

the

if the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordina~

home use in

the 48 mainland states, Alaska,

Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

Ail warranty service will be provided

Facto~

by our by our authorized Customer

Service Centers or

Care” sewicers during normal working

hours. Should your appliance need

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

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

floods

accident, fire,

or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RES~NSIBLE

FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

12-92 GG

Some

states

may not apply to

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

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

you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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