GE JEB1050 Use And Care Manual

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Useand Care Guide

Built-h

Microwave

Safety instructions ....................3-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 17

Auto Defrost ..........................................1

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18

Clock..............................................................8,

Control

Panel...............................................8,

Cooking by Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

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

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Features ............................................................7

Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Oven Shelf ....................4, 5,7, 19,21,23,24

Power Levels ..........6,8, 10, 11, 13, 15,20

Sensor Beverage ............................................1 9

Sensor Cook...........................................2 1,22

Sensor Cooking Control Guide .....................22

Sensor Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sensor Reheat

.......................................2C).

Sound Level Feature ...................................1 2

Temperature Probe

...........................4, 7,9, 10, 14, 17, 18,24

Problem

SohJer...............................26

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

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and

cleaning

....................24, 25

Oven Light Replacement ...........................25

Oven Shelf ..................................................24

Temperature Probe .....................................24

lnstallation..........................................25

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Extension Cords ...........................................25

Grounding instructions...............................25

Consumer Services ...................27

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

Important Phone Numbers........................27

Model and Serial Number Location ...........7

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Microwave power output

of this oven is 800 watts.

(IEC-705

Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this guide 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,

call:

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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 guide. 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

l_evels

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWA~

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with

(c)

Do Not Operate the oven if it is darnaged. It is

the door open since open-door operation can

particularly important that the oven door close

result in harmful exposure to microwave

properly and that there is no damage to the:

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper

(1) door (bent)

with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any

object between the oven

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read

all

instructions before using your appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

A WA~NING-Toreduce

theriskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and follow

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 guide,

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this guide.

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 flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

“

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install

or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance 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 store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a

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

●

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.

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

necessa~

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 and metal handles

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

—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 the life of the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

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

—If 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 with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

●

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 foil only as directed in this guide.

TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven,

keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at

least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can

become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching

the floor and walls 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.

Remove the temperature probe from the oven

when not using it to cook with.

If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

● Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware 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.

●

Not

all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens.

Check the package for

proper use.

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● Hot foods and steam can cause

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burns. Be careful when opening

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

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●

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, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.

Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or

ovefflow.

●

~~Boilable”

cooking

pouches and tightly

closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

●

Use of the shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.

Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat. —Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels. —Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside

the oven to prevent product damage. Use of shelf

with Sensor Cook or Sensor Reheat is not

recommended. Do NOT use the metal shelf with

the Sensor Popcorn program (see the Sensor

Cook, Sensor Reheat or Sensor Popcorn sections).

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THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

the back of this guide.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

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service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for

Appliance Park

further help.

Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

FINALLY, if your problem is

still

not resolved, write:

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Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

cases, this will solve the problem.

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MICROWAmG

TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape. have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

If you are not

sure 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 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● 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 sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

VARIABLE POWER LEVELS

(1-10)

How to Change Power Level

1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.

2. Select cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL. ,

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4. Select desired power

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level 1–10.

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5. Press START.

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you

1009o

power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook

more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power

level

when cooking foods that have a tendency to

boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles

off)

give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would

cook before the inside was defrosted. Here are some examples of uses for various power

levels:

POWER LEVEL BEST USES

High 10

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Meal-High 7

Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5

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

Low 3

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

(

/.”

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely closed for oven to operate.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

4. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold

and Auto Roast functions only.

5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.

Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven Shelf section for special instructions.)

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

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.

1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook

prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to

3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick

reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

3. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and

desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.

4. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (High).

6. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through 5 for

to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

7. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

8. DELAY START/REMINDER.

Allows

yOU to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

9. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

10. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, doneness

code words, preheat code words, power level

being used, cooking mode and instructions.

11. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.

Press number pad O, 1,2 or 3, then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.

12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or

reheat a beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad

for desired code number and START. The oven automatically microwaves at preprogrammed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts

Off.

14. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches

90”F.,

oven shows temperature until preset temperature is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour.

15. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 (Low).

16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program the microwave.

17.

CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.

Touch the O

number pad to turn the clock display on or off.

The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.

18. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30

seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down, or for an “instant on” for 30 seconds.

19. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch 6 and MINUTE.

20.

CLEAIUOFF. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.

21. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.

22. CLOCK. 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 or CLOCK. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

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When You Plug in the Oven

Temperature Probe

The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and

“PRObE” Appears in the Display

all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After

15 seconds,

all

lights disappear and “RESET” appears

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp

Cook/Hold function is being used.

in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

Clock Display On/Off Feature

The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the O number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display

OnlOff feature cannot

be used while a cooking feature is in use.

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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER

The Kitchen Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:

The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a

● It operates as a minute timer.

“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.

The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and

● It can be set to delay cooking.

99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found

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

in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

The Kitchen Timer operates without

microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad

touch either MICRO COOK,

TEMP COOIUHOLD

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number

down. The timer signals when time is up.

of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying

Temp

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to

zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15

minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for

KITCHEN

minutes. Here’s how to do it:

TIMER

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven,

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

TIME

DEFROST

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes 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 1-10.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for

10 minutes.

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Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.

MICRO

COOK

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

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is

START

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

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COOKING BY TIME

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended

amount of time.

for this

cup of coffee, there is no need to change the

Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most

power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

see “How to Change Power Level” below.)

See the Cooking Guide.

Step

4: Touch START.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

START

a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of

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

water, add

teaspoon of

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

instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has

Step 6: Open the door.

no metal decoration and is

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply

microwave-safe (refer to

close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Microwaving Tim section).

If there is not time remaining on the timer you must

Place cup

in&e~

and

door.

reset the timer to resume cooking.

MICRO

COOK

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE

pad for

minute.

How to Change Power Level When Setting Micro Cook I

1. Press MICRO COOK. ,

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2. Select cooking time.

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3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Using the Micro Cook 11 Feature

The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 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 the food in the oven in a

rnicrowave-

safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

MICRO

COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2,

and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if you don’t want

full

power for MICRO COOK. (Press

POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again. Step 6: Set your second cook time. Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO

COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired

power level 1-10.)

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TART

START

The microwave oven will start and the time set for

“COOK TIME I“ will count down. Also, “POWER

10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I“

will be displayed. At the end of “COOK TIME I“, the second power

level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

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

The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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COOKING BY TIME

(continued)

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

1 ~

2 “’ I 3 ‘ I 4 “ ‘ 5

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the

2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch

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EOMSSCOOK

WRESSCOOK

START, the oven will start immediately. The oven will signal and turn off automatically

when finished.

How to Use Delay Start

The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a pre-set time of day—up to a 12-hour

delay.

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

DELAY START

REMINDER

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 display

START

will show the time you entered. The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

DELAY

START

REMINDER

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup to 12 hours later.)

Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you

I=I$=IT(

programmed, and will

J ~ ~j~f

signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

The display will show “REM” until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

The Sound Level Feature

The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:

Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad. Step

2: Touch O for No Sound,

for Soft, 2 for Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.

Add 30 Seconds

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a

ADD

30 SEC

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.

This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound level, touch the START pad.

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

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. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

● Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press

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

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST. ,

~ ~ ~ ~

-,.. -,!,- -c..

---- ---

2. Select defrosting time.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

. . . . .

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFRDST

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is

START

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

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

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”, open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

plastic can be

de}r&ted

in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit,

pierced or vented, AFTER

food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially

uncovered.

“

Family-size,

pre-packaged

frozen dinners can be

defros~ed

and

mi&owa~ed.

If the food is in a foil

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

-O

For even

defrostin~,

some

foods need to be

b~oken

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.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

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

noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

magnetron is in operation.

Can

defrost small items in a hurry?

Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total

defrostitw time in

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

Page 14

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

Temp

Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,

for many foods.

because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”

Use

Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to

setting after reaching the preset food temperature

the desired finished food temperature. The Micro

and maintains that temperature until you touch the

Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,

CLEAWOFF

pad.

frozen foods and foods which are difilcult to cook

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”

precisely with the probe.

when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food.

(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.)

The probe must be used when using

Temp

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.

Cable

End

How to

Temp

Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

of the roast is less than

90”F.,

display will show

Step 2: Touch

TEMP COOKEIOLD pad.

“COOL”; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display

Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and O for

160°F.

shows temperature counting up.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

Step 6: When

160°F.

is reached, the oven

will

medium power.

sound and display “Hold.” The oven will hold the temperature for up to one hour.

Step 7: Touch the

CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods will heat more

● Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

evenly though requiring more time.

even heating.

● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

● Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used

area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle

in frozen foods.

does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display?

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

“PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the

inserted in food?

cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle

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

in the oven wall or if you touch the

TEMP

the oven.

COOIUHOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in

automatically sets the defrosting times and power

pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide

levels for you.

below). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power

levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost guide

Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows

located in this section. It shows minimum and

START

defrost time counting down.

maximum food

weights

for a

varietv

of foods.

You will need to

kn~w

your food

w~ight

before

setting Auto Defrost.

Twice during defrosting,

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on

the oven beeps 4 times

microwave-safe dish and close door.

and “TURn” flashes.

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Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

Follow thedirectionsin

~ ~[ ~ ! ~-f

AUTO

the Auto Defrost Guide

DEFROST

for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number

START pad.

pad; 1 and 2 for ~eight of 1.2

p&unds

(1 pound,

3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After

When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times.

“End” remains on display

approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.

and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Stand Time

Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

If the weight of food is stated in

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are

pounds and ounces, the ounces

given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

Pounds

1–2

4–5

6-7

9-1o

Page 16

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and shield

5 minutes

where necessary.

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Remove defrosted

2 minutes

pieces.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate.

Remove defrosted areas

5 minutes

and break apart.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Beef Patties

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Roast

Shield if necessary.

30 minutes

Remove defrosted

10 minutes pieces. Shield if necessary.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.Ribs

5minutes

Steak Stew

0.1- 6.Olbs. I Turn over. Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and separate.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Shield where necessary.

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

20 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Comish Hens (whole)

Comish Hens (split)

0.1 -6.0

lbs. I

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Fish Fillets

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

Separate.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

Turn over and shield tail and head.

Whole Fish

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Hold under cold running water.

Edges

or thin areas of meat will defrost more

rapidly

than other areas.

Af~er

first or second signal, shield warm areas ~ith

~mall

pieces of foil.

Page 17

AUTOMATIC ROASTING

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

the desired serving temperature. Unlike

Temp

be roasted until specified internal temperatures are

Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto

reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

by time.

automatically switch during roasting, thus providing

even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef

–?+, .,;

roast in cooking

J.\

bag on trivet in

;

.~;-i;;$

microwave-safe

./ $$g&;

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of

“’”’w

.=,

cooking bag.) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make

sure the handle does not touch the food or top or

sides of the oven.

place

Dork

roast

Place meat in

oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on

oven wall.

in cooking bag

and place in

microwave-safe

dish.

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number

pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes.)

NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat’s internal temperature will be

COOE

displayed. (“COOL” will be displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad is

released, doneness code

reappeaxs

on the display.

Step

When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4 beeps and “TURn” flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the

COOE

roast over. After You turn the roast, close the door and touch START.

(N”OTE:

Oven continues to cook after

the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

Steu 3: After a

pre$rograrnmed

l-l l—l

-’ I

food temperature is

I [~[~

reached, oven beeps 4 times and “HOLd”

CODE

appears on the display. Step 4: Food will be

‘Or’O’nutesoThe

l==

held at this temperature oven then beeps 4 times

and “End” appears.

(continued next page)

Page 18

AUTOMATIC ROASTING

(continued)

Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe ● Insert probe as described in the Automatic

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use Roasting section.

of cooking bag.)

Minimum End

Approx.

Time

Hold*

Temp. (minutes per pound)

Minutes

Doneness

Display

Food

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Code

160”F.

15–23

170”F.

23-30

5-1o

MEd

WELL

Loin’Roast

170°F.

23–30

WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally

185”F.

16–19

10–15

WELL

into meatiest

wea.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to

180°F.,

and

Oven switches to Hold

hold at that temperature until done.

180°F.,

and continues -

Set Auto Simmer like

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‘i=i;i;i”il

Auto Roast as explained

—

Roasting section.

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn oven off.

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Temp.

180”F.

Doneness

Display

SIM SIM

Approx.

Time/Hours

5-7 5-8

Food

Beef

Pot Roast Chili

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time. Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

180”F. 180°F.

4-6 3-4

SIM SIM

Ham/Pork

Roast

180°F.

4-6

SIM

soup

Stock/Vegetable Split Pea

180”F.

7-1o

5-7

SIM SIM

Page 19

SENSOR POPCORN

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Sensor Popcorn program.

The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

microwave popcorn.

pad. No need to touch START, the oven

After the popcorn sensor

G;::F

remammg cooking

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

Step 4: When cooking is

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

completed, the oven

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

signals and flashes

“End”. Open the door

and remove the popcorn.

How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

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

Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.)

1:(1—(1=(

Then touch number pad 9.

1 ~[1

A plus sign will appem on the

display

beside the

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a

simple adjustment you can make. Touch the SENSOR

POPCORN pad. (The oven

will start immediately.)

1=(1—11=1

Then touch number pad 1.

1 ~[1

A minus sign will appear on the

disulav

beside the

word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more

word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less

cooking time is being provided.

Questions and Answers

Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?

A. The Sensor Popcorn program

first detects steam

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

and then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn. door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You may open the door when “End” appears on display.

SENSOR BEVERAGE

The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat

Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad.

a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup

SENSOR

need to touch START, the oven will

that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe

BEVERAGE

start immediately.

(refer to the Microwaving Tips section).

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor

Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the container with care.

Page 20

SENSOR REHEAT

Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving

Because all cooking containers must be covered

sizes of previously prepared foods. With many

during automatic reheating, this feature is best with

leftovers, there is no need to lookup reheating times

foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with

heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s

Sensor Reheat. heating time to various types and amounts of precooked food.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be

reheated using this feature.

Sensor Reheat is

recommended for

single-servings of

foo~ or

plate;

of leftovers.

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface

afte~

reheating should not be reheated using

this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.

Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT”

No need to touch START, the oven

will

start

is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can

immediately.

affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Example:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

SENSOR

SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to

REHEAT

touch START, the oven will start immediately.

““:;’’d’’FOOD”=

Beep sounds when steam

‘ssen’dmd’’MEAT”E

is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish heating. When done, oven displays

“End” and beeps every minute until door is opened

CLEAWOFF is touched.

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in

using Sensor Reheat, what should I do? Sensor Reheat?

A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

until desired temperature is reached.

the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat.

Page 21

SENSOR COOK

The Sensor Cook feature makes cooking your favorite

Because most cooking containers must be covered

foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes

during Sensor Cook, this feature is best with foods

as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the

that you want to steam or retain moisture. oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Cook.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using this feature.

Foods Not Recommended

Foods that must be

cooked uncovered,

foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry

($$P’j$k-j

look or crisp surface ‘after cooking should not be

cookel

using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them. Foods that microwave best using the temperature

probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch 3 control pads—SENSOR COOK, Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO” desired CODE, and START. The word “AUTO” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can appears on the display and the sensor is activated to

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,

sense steam from food.

close the door and touch START immediately.

Sensor Cook Codes

Sensor Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic

results with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control

Guide section for specific foods and instructions.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in oven.

SENSOR

COOK

Touch SENSOR COOK pad. “ENTER

FOOD CODE” flashes on display.

Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The code and food type you selected will appear on the display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch START.

Word “AUTO” shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “AUTO” is replaced by cook time.

Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps every minute

until door is opened or

CLEAIVOFF

is touched.

CODE

I TIME

Page 22

SENSOR REHEAT AND SENSOR COOK

CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure

good cooking results.

“

Always use microwave-safe containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they

can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

● Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for

best results.

● Be sure the outside of the cooking container and

the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning

into steam can mislead the sensor.

● Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section.

SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

● Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven

● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven

signals and countdown time is displayed, door may

are dry.

be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To

● After completion of Sensor Cook cycle, if food

resume cooking, close door and touch START.

needs additional cooking, return food to oven and

● Match the amount of food to the size of container. use Micro Cook to finish cooking.

Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

Sensor

Food

Cook Code

Servings

Serving Size

Canned Vegetables

1 to

4 oz.

Frozen Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Fresh Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Potatoes

to 4

OZ.

Fish

1 to

4 oz.

Chicken Pieces

1 to 4

1 to 2

pieces

Ground Meat

1/2 to 3

lbs.

(Beef, Pork, Turkey)

Comments

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Pierce skin with fork. Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with wax paper.

Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Page 23

GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2

levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.

● Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor

of oven. Product damage may result.

● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf

and cookware. They may be hot.

● Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

● Use of the shelf with the Sensor Cook or

Sensor Reheat program is not recommended.

● Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Sensor

Popcorn program.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf.

Positioning the Shelf

ro position the shelf, tip the back

slightly and

fit

the shelf onto the

rear support guides.

When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or side wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the

shelf to cook more than 1 food

Next, lower the front until the

sheh

fits onto the front support guides.

at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together, Place on the foods which should be served hot must be placed on floor larger the oven floor, while foods which need only to be or more dense warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is foods, which

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

need the most

bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that

heating, such

foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.

as leftover

Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its

fried chicken,

starting temperature. casseroles of

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead

on the oven shelf those foods which need only be

of time. then add other smaller or less dense foods.

warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads

A-ltemately,

if one of the foods you are heating seems

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven

floor only.

undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop

let the underheated food continue cooking.

properly. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).

use in microwave ovens.

“o

determine heating times, add

times for all foods together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Page 24

CARE AND CLEANING

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

smelling. Opening the oven door

on your oven. The inside and

a few minutes after cooking helps

outside oven walls can be scratched.

air out the inside. An occasional

The control panel can be damaged.

thorough wiping with a solution

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

of baking soda and water keeps

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

the inside fresh.

PART OF THIS OVEN.

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.

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 bum onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Arni@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

thoroughl

, following instructions on can. Do not use

Bon Arm brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walk. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe. 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 necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could

occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the Outside

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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OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

Oven Light

To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Step 1: Open

the oven door.

Step

Remove the front grille by taking out the

2 screws that hold it in place.

Step

3: Rotate

the light bulb housing out and toward you to access the light bulb. Replace the burned-out bulb with a

40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253) available

from your GE supplier. Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille,

while making sure the grille is flush against the control panel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

:scape

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)

WA~lNG–Improper

use of the grounding plug

~an’

result in a risk of electric shock.

Ensure

prop_er

ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

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 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground)

prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

I POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

● Set the circuit breaker to the off position. Wait 30 seconds. Reset the circuit breaker

to the on position.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

* Another selection entered already in oven and

CLEAWOFF pad not touched

to cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching MICRO

COOK pads.

● CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Auto Roast or

Temp Cook/Hold.

● Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature

after setting temperature cooking programs.

● Make sure you have entered a code number after touching SENSOR COOK

or AUTO ROAST pads.

“PRObE” APPEARS

● Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking

ON DISPLAY

functions that measure food temperature.

● Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.

“Error” APPEARS

● During Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Beverage or Sensor Popcorn program,

ON DISPLAY

the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

● Light reflection around door or outer case.

● During cooking you will hear “cracking” and

● Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

“popping” noises which are nothing more than

● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while

normal expansion of the oven.

using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

● At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a

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

slight thump. This is normal.

If you need more

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

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Wdll Be There

With the

purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

GEAnswerCente~

801162ti21100

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@ 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, 7 days a week.

In-Home Repair Service

80WEXARES(800432-2737)

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

(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our

facto~-trained

technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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For Customers With

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Special Needs...

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE 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.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call

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

information or service.

Service

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8006262224

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

8096262002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet

-an have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

heir

home. The GE parts system provides access to over

Other

semicing

generally should be referred to qualified

47,000 parts... and

all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

service

personnel. Caution must

be exercised, since

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

improper serncing may cause unsafe operation.

are accepted.

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

WARRANTY

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide,

free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

part of the microwave oven

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For

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

replacement

magnetron tube

if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for

the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

● ☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛ ☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛☛

This warranty is extended to the

original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington,

D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

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

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 service

● 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.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No.

164 D2966P148

Pub. No. 49-8628

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