GE JEM23L User Manual

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Spacemaker

11”

Microwave

Oven

Safe~

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum

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

Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Beverage Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock..................................................................8

Code Reheat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel ..............................................8, 9

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

Cooking Guide

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dinner Plate Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Heating or Reheating Guide .....................18

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Minute Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Levels .................6,8- 12, 14, 18-20

Program Cooking ...........................................9

Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Time Cook

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

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

Foil............................4,

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15, 17, 19

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Models:

Problem

More questions

GE Answer

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Care and

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Control Panel

Light Bulb Replacement ............................22

lnstaIlation..................................22,

Adapter

Extension Cords ...........................................23

Grounding instructions.......................22, 23

Consumer Services

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

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

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

Warran~........................................Back

JEM23L

JEM25[

Solver..............................24

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Cente~ 80~626.2000

Cleaning........,............2l,

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Plugs...............................................23

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YOU . . .

Before using your oven, Be sure your microwave 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

Regis~atlon vour

microwave oven. Before

sending in this card, please write these

Cmd that came with

numbers

here:

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 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.

appliance must be

Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

you received a

the

owner.

re@tered.

damaged oven...

Model Number

Setial

Number

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

power

levels

other

(a) Do Not

the

result in

ene~y.

Attempt

door

open hdtd exposme

It is

with the safety

@)Do

Not Pkce

front face and residue to

to operate this oven with

since

open-d~r

operation

to microwave

tiportant not to defe~ or tarn~r

interlmks.

any object between the oven

tie

door

or allow

mctnnulate OR

sealing surfaces.

SOU

cleaner

oven

if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly ad that there is no

(1)

door

&nt)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or

(3)

door

seals

and

se~g

(d) me

O~en Should Not be

by anyone except properly

datnage to &e:

stiaces.

adjusmd

or repaired

qutified

loosened)

service

personnel.

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men using

precautions following:

A WA~NG-T.r~ucetieris~of

●

Read md

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy”on the previous

●

This

only

Instructions section in

*Use this

described in this

chemicals or vapors in microwave oven is heat or cook food, and is laboratory or

●

For

iti

own

of tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of

electrical

shotid

bums, electric or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

foMow the

apptiance

to properly grounded outlet.

must be grounded.

apptiance otiy for

industrid

bwt

operation, ping this

electrical OU$IEL

app~mces, basic s#ety

be followed, including the

shock

fire, injury to

specific

the

“Precautions to

page.

back of this book.

i~ intended

mand.

specficdly

not use

appliance. This

designed to

not

intended for

use.

to prevent

pe~ons

Connect

See

@unding

use as

corrosive

appbce

fickering

into

circtit

breaker.

●

not

mount the microwave

oqen

over or

any portion of a heating or cooking

●

not store anything

microwave oven surface

ditiy

when

on top of the

the microwave

oven is in operation.

●

not

immerse

Keep power cord

*Do

not

let power

power cord or p@ in

away from heated mrfaees.

cord hang

over edge of table

or counter.

●

not operate this damaged power working properly, or

drop-

●

See

door

stiace cleaning

and

Cletig

●

This

appkce shodd be

section(s) df your book.

qdiffed servfce pemonnd.

authoriti

repair

●

As with my

service facility for

or adjustment.

apptice, ciose supervision is

necessary when used by

apphce if

cord orplug,

ifit is not

ifit has been

instructions in the

serviced

Contact

exarni@on,

Mdren.

it has a

damaged

ody

nea

apptianc~

water.

nearest

●

Do not

the

* Be certati

three edge to avoid

appfiance

●

mount

this

locate

this

apptiance ordy in aeeordan=

provided Initiation

place

the front surface of

hches

or more

aeeidenti tipping

no-

not cover

block

app~nc~

●

This

microwave

far

marine

●

not

operate my hinting or

app~ance

beneath

oven is

appbce

over a

InstrnctioM.

back

from

thg

countertop

the

usage.

any open@ on the

not

approval or tested

cooking

this

microwave

oven,

Wk. I-l

with

the

door

* To

reduce

the risk of

—Do not

overcook food. Carefully

appliance if paper,

materitis

cooking.

are placed

+emove wimtwist~ties

bags before

—W not

newspape~

—Do

paper tow~h,

CO~@ ~8@

or ignite. nylon

dso.ignite.

placing

usoyour

microwave

not mreeyded

napkins

Recks wbich

P*rproducts

filamme should

fire in

~lastic

or other combustible “

inside

fiompaperorplastic

bags in oven.

paper

and

containing

be avoided, as they

the

oven

cavity:

attend

the oven to

O-to

produ~. Recycled

waxed

may

cause -g

‘

~tintidndpge

factiitate

dry

pa~r Gan

nylon or

may

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~ORTA~

S~m

(continued)

—Do

not

pop popcorn in your microwave oven

Urdess

in a special microwave popcorn accessory

udess

you

,use

popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

—Do

not

overcook potatoes..

and catch

—Do

damage to the

by accident the oven

fire,

causing damage to

not operate the oven

oven and

~ey

could dehydrate

your

oven.

wtie

empty to avoid

the danger of fm.

shodd

run

empty

minute

or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at dl times-it saves

and

energy

—Do

not

prolongs the

use the

leave

oven

paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when

—Umaterhdstiide

oven

oven door closed, turn oven off, and

tife

of the

oven.

for storage purposes.

not

in use,

shodd

ignite,

keep

diwonneet

power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

contiine+for

explode and microwave oven. Such

panel.

example, closed jars-will

should

not be heated in this

use

the

microwave

oven could result in injury.

●

Avoid heating baby

without their lids; especially

food in

glass jars,

meat

even

and egg

mixtures.

mS~UC~ONS

●

Sometimes!

touch. Be

the oven tray an become too hot

-fnl

touching the tray during and

aftcrcooking.

*Foods cooked in liquids

(such as

pasta) may

tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should

tis occur,

refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

* ~emometer-Do not use

food you m microwaving

designed or recommended for

microwave

●

oven.

eookw~

for microwave cooking is very useful,

a thermometer in

urdess

the thermometer

use

in the

Pbstic

cookware designed

but

should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic

may

not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials

so~n

or char if

subjwted

to short periods of

sad may

overworking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware

cotid

ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use ’microwave-safe plastics ody

and

use them in strict compliance with

the

cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

2) Do not

microwaving. 3)

subject empty cookware to

not

@rrnit

children to

use

plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

Don’t

defrost frozen beverages in

necked

bodes (espechdly

carbonated beverages).

nmow

Even if the container is opened, pressure

up, Ws resdting

●

Use

dinners 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and to box.

keepm@M at Mst

can

cause the

in injury.

mM ordy

may

men using ruetrd

Ovem

container to burst, possibly

directed

mimawaved

in this

book N

in foil trays

~etum

in the microwave oven,

1 inch away from sides

* Cookware

because of heat

may ~rne hot

transfe~ from

the heated food. Pot holders may be

needed

hmdle

the

cookware.

can

Iess

tray

build

than

Q ~en

●

cooking pork,

exactly and always cook temperature of at least

in tie

remote possibility that trichina maybe

present

the

meat, it

wi~

be safe to eat.

not

boil eggs in a

will build up

inside

the

meat to an

170°F. ~is

wfll

killed and

micmwav~ ove~

egg yolk

and

tie dirwtions

assures that,

will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

w Foods

‘Sh’y

with

such

~nbroken

~tiWS,

sausages, tomatoes, apples,

chivken

livers and other giblets,

and

egg yo~

caution)

(see previous

should

be pierced

Mow st- to escape

cooking.

intemd

meat

Pressure

outer

during

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●

Not W plastic

micmwave ovens. Chwk

wmp

sui~ble

for use in

the package for

proper use.

●

Spontieow

certain liquids may or

shotiy

the microwave oven. To burns from splashing stir

the hquid

removing the microwave

~~Boflab}e$~

plastic bags should be slit, pierced

directed by package. If

cm-

~uehes ~d tightly

boiling—Under

spwid c-tances,

st~to

boil

durirtg

after removal from

prevent

Uquid,

briefly before

the

container from

oven.

clwed

or vented as

dtey

are not, plastic

cottld

burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury.

Nw,

plastic

storage

containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight

seaL men cootig

with containers tightly covered with ‘plastic wrap, remove covering

carefdly and

direct

stew

away

from hands and face.

Hot foods bum.

any

and

s- mn m=

careful when opening

containers of hot f@ including poporn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

WA019 H-g

momted

under a

~-29K Hlation Ut

built-in wall

SAW

Mlows

cabket.

converts this oven to

oven.

T~SE

this

oven

to be

~STRUCTIONS

IF YOU NEED

obtin

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 are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

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

~XT,

if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606 your phone number—to:

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

~ALLY,

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer 20 North

if your problem is still

Action Panel

Wacker

Drive

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●

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

ha;e

metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable

for microwaving.”

●

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

in the oven both the dish you are testing measuring cup filled with one 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.

and

Place

a glass

cup

Most glass

●

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can

be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture plastic wrap so steam can escape.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring,

rotating or rearranging.

●

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

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.

and

prevent spattering. Be sure to vent

Check

the Cooking Guide.

Pierce

VA~BLE PO~R

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

100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy energy

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.

30Yo

of the time.

7090

of the time. Power Level 3 is

LEVELS (1-10)

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles 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:

POWR

High 10

Medium 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing

Low 3

warm

LEVEL BEST USES

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

such as stews and

I cuts of meat.

[

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

less

sauces:

tender

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—

///

1. Door Latches. 6. Glass Cooking Tray.

Door Screen.

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will

Touch Control Panel and Display. See

Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

Door Open Button.

must be securely latched for oven to operate.

Metal screen permits viewing of

Protects the microwave

damage

the oven.

Your

Press to open door. Door

when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.

Automatic Cooking Guide.

for many frequently prepared foods.

NOTE:

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

->1

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

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking and reheating features)

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

CLEAWO~

pad.

Tray must be in place

Quick reference codes

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL

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.

PA~L

1. DISPLAY.

temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

T~E

power level 3 (Low).

TIME COOK I & II.

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

POWER LEVEL.

another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

POPCORN.

cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

BEVERAGE.

reheat a beverage.

D~NER

to reheat a plate of leftovers.

EWRESS

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.

MINUTE.

minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

Displays time of day, time or

DEFROST.

PLATE.

COOK.

Use with number pads to enter whole

Gentle thawing at automatic

Microwave for a selected

Touch this pad before entering

Touch this pad, then START to

Touch this pad, then START

Touch the number I through

10. START.

pad to start the oven.

11. CLOCK.

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 pads 1, 3 and O and Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

12.

ADD 30 SECONDS. Press

30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

13.

MIN/SEC

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

14.

AUTO DEFROST.

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

15. CODE REHEAT.

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

16.

NUMBER PADS.

cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.

17.

CLEAWOFF.

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

After all selections are made, touch this

Touch this pad to enter time of day

1:30,

touch number

“1:30” will

TIMER.

This feature uses no

Touch this pad and food

Use Code Reheat for quick

Touch these pads to enter

When touched, it shuts off the

appea

in display.

this pad to add

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. touching the Touch the is ready for use.

CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and oven

If power is disrupted at any time, the previous

CLEAWOFF

pad.

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Program

A~OW~CCOOKING

BEVERAGE

Cooting

CONTROE - GUIOE BEHINO

OUICK REHEAT

D;~NE:

REHEAT

OOOR

CODE

Use your Touch Control Panel to Quick Reheat and Create your own programs to suit your individual Auto Defrost— with the oven setting the power levels cooking style. For example: program a hold time and cooking or heating times; to Time Cook or Time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II; set

Defrost, using your choice of power levels from

Time Cook I & 11 for a two-stage program using

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a different times and power levels. preset time and power level for reheating foods; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level; to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using the Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.

Page 10

HOW TO USE

mTE/SECO~

TMR

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to

“

It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

delay cooking.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1:

Step 2: Touch number pads 3 and MINUTE (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

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

Touch

MIN/SEC

TIMER pad.

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 place in oven.

Step

2: Touch TIME

TIME

DEFROST

DEFROST pad.

Using a Holding Time

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 the Cooking Guide.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK I & II pad and enter cook time. Touch minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

Step

5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for

ten minutes.

M~/SEC

TIMERPad

TIMER and enter number of

Step

4: Set standing or hold

time by touching

Step

6: Touch TIME COOK

MIN/SEC

MINUTE

Step

3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is

automaticrdly

3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

set on power level

Step

7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of

cooking time.

START

l&llpad

Step 8: 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 Defrost

rower

Level 3)

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

●

Power level 3 (Low) 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

Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press

PO~R

LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. following the

Dackaze

st~ps

;ght.

of frozen

strawbeties bv

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

A~R

food has partially

partirdly

uncovered.

Step 1:

and close door. Be sure package contains no

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

meti.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

3: Select one half of the total

recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,

touch pads 4 and MINUTE for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START. When

START

the cycle is completed, the oven signals

automaticrdly

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

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”

open the door, remove the package and separate

strawberries to finish defrosting.

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be

broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

.defrosting

and

flashes “End,” then

shuts off.

hdf

time

●

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.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

This sound is normal. It is letting you know

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

the

●

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

●

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.

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention

than

usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the desired number. Power level 5 (Medium) cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10 (High) cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

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COO~G

Time Cook I

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:

2/3 full of 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.

Fill a cup

Tl~jC#OK

The oven shuts off automatically.

SteD

2: Touch TIME COOK

&’11

pad.

Step

3: Select your time. Touch

pads 1 and MINUTE for one

‘inute

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~7

below.)

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

START

Step

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

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

Step

6: 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.

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

container and close the door.

Step

touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step Step Step

Place food in oven in microwave-safe

Step

2: Touch TIME COOK

1’11

3: Select your first cook time. For example,

4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. 5: Set your second cook time. 6: Change the power level.

ided

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step

7: “COOK and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 8: At the end of the first programed cook time, the next selected power level, “COOK TIME II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down,

show on the display.

Step

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

Step 10:

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.

~ME

I,” the selected power level

and

flashes

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The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

❑ EEBE ❑ mmmm

Step 1:

pad(fromlto5)

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

Touch a number

that

Add 30 Seconds

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient

ADD 30

SECONDS

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.

POPCOW

Step

2: Touch the START pad.

START

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

POPCORN

Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook

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 light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.

Touch the START pad to begin.

Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.

signrd

and

Thne

J—(1-fl=f

1- ~f

Light Microwave Popcorn

POPCORN

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step 3: Touch START pad.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this:

pad. Touch number pad popcorn or touch

number pad 2 for light

“’:’’:’’:vE

microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Touch the START pad to begin.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

—.

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Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature,

the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter The oven calculates defrosting the food weight in pounds and time and changes power levels tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide). Then touch START pad. defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the of oven when you open the door.

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 the AUTO

DEF.

AUTO

DEF.

❑ aamm

Hmmmm

gtide

located at front

It shows minimum

pad.

~~~p~~~~~~~~~~~h~umber

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide below.)

during defrosting to give even

Step

4: Touch START pad.

START

Twice during

defrosting, the oven beeps

Follow the directions

and66TuRnfl=hes

in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during

When 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.

4 times

Display shows defrost time counting down.

“TURn”

display.)

“End” remains on display

Stind Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

Conversion Guide

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

65 67

9-1o

11 12-13

1415

.5 .6 .7 .8 .9

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AUTO DEFROST

GU~E

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

“,

Chops

Fratifurters,

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

‘1

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Comish

Sausage

Hens (whole)

Hens (split) I 0.1- 6.Olbs. I Turnover.

MIN.-MAX.

WIGHT

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0,1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0,1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1- 6.Olbs. I Turnover.

Ibs.

Turn over and

shield.

Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and Separate and remove

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over. Shield where

Separate and shield

where necessary. Remove defrosted

pieces. Remove defrosted areas

and break apart.

]

Separate patties.

Shield if

Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if

necessarv.

]

defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

necessq.

STAND TIME

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

]

5 minutes

90 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in

cavity.

(

5 minutes

Fish Fillets

Shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

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

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Hold

under cold running water.

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The Quick Reheat feature is a short-tern program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked reheat many popular foods. See the guide at bottom food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or amount of time.

Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to

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).

r—~

BEVERAGE

Step

2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.

Code Reheat

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

CODE

REHEAT

Step

2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select

a food group.

Step

3: Touch START. Oven will

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

REHEAT pad.

signrd

and display

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

Step 1:

O#~f:R

Step

2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

PLATE pad.

dinner.

Touch DINNER

To Reheat More Than One Serving

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.

touching START. Just

:::::::’y

2 or 3.

“SERV;’

a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed.

and

Code Reheat Guide

Time

Code Display

1 I

BREAD

MEATS

SAUCE

PLATE

per serving Foods Recommended 20 sec.

1 min. 1 X min.

1 X min.

2ti min. 3%min.

total I

Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods

Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods

Fmits

and vegetables

Beverages

Soups, stews, sauces

2to

3 foods; 40z. each

I I

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GLOSSARY OF

~CROWAW TE~S

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and 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

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of 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

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced.

vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture, 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.

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

Arranging Food in Oven.

ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

are

not needed to prevent sticking.

In both regular baking

After covering a dish with plastic wrap,

can

tiste

will help when

and

Sdt

meats and

and

microwave

When baking in regular

flow around them. When

and

Stirring.

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.

Wrning

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.

foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

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

Arcing.

microwave oven or metal touching the side of the

oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods that membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotiting. Occasionrdly,

oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn oven is to until the side that was to the side.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

Over.

pultry,

the

dish until

In range-top cooking, you turn over

When you cook with regular ovens,

In a regular oven, you shield chicken

and

which would cook before larger parts.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the

Steam builds up

are

tightly covered by a skin or

egg

yolks and chicken

repositioning a dish in the

the

side that was to

the

front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn

the

back of

the

back of the

the

oven is to

tie

legs

dish

Basic Microwave Gtidelhes

Density of Food.

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,

take

longer to cook

rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive more energy happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delimcy.

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy

is attracted to water molecules. Food in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as

In both regular baking and

tian

light, porous foods, such as

Since microwaves penetrate foods

and

may overcook. This may also

of food affects how it cooks. Very

that

is uneven

Piece Size.

Pieces that evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

cook faster than microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting Temperature.

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

Quantity of Food.

amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

are

similar in size and shape cook more

In both types of cooking, thin areas

tiick

areas. This can be controlled in

Foods taken from the freezer

In both types of cooking, small

(on models so equipped). Use

the

shelf to heat

the

power

foods.

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~A~G

NOTE:

RE~AT~G G~E

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1. Directions below are 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

Item

for

heating or reheating already-cooked

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

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 Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake,

nut

fruit bread 9

Dinner rolls,

Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie (use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie

doughnuts, sweet rolls,

mtilns

1 piece

inch cake or

rolls or doughnuts

6 to 8

1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.

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

Medium (5) Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min.

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

to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other

Coffee,

milk

based drinks (6 oz.

other water-based drinks (6 oz.

per cup)

1 to 2 cups 1 to 2 cups 1 to 3 min.

Meal-High (7)

3 to 6 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot

dogs and sausages

Nce

and pasta (2/3-3/4

Saucy, main dishes:

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thidy-sliced

Topped or mixed

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.

meat (3

cup per serving)

chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

to 4 oz. per serving)

with

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

to 2 pieces

1 to 2 servings

to 2

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min.

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 min.

2 to 3 min.

1/2 to 1 min. 1 to 3 min.

to 5 min.

1 to 3 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-che6e

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

filling:

with 2 slices of bread

soups

Milk-based (6 oz.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

per serving)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: Mashed (1/2 Small pieces:

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

cup per serving)

peas, beans, corn, etc.

asparagus spears,

(1/2

cup per serving)

com

on the cob, etc.

1 plate

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 min

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

Meal-High (7)

1 to 3 min.

2 to 3 min.

1 k

to 3 min.

1 to 2 min. 1 to 2 min. 1 to 2 min.

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Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 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.

Food Time Comments

3. Be sure

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in

Iage

meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

all

If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

stand a few minutes.

areas.

Breads,

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

Sweet rolls

(approx.

cakes

12 oz.)

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

1 min.

4 to 6 min. Rearrange after half of time.

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

Fillets, frozen

Shellfish, (1 lb.)

small

(1 lb.) pieces

9 to 12 min. 6 to 8 min.

Fmit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—l

(10-oz.

package)

to 2

4 to 7 min.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

4 to 6

Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks

(1 lb.)

Ground meat (1 lb.)

Roast:

beef, lamb,

Steaks,

chops and cutlets

veal,

pork

min. per lb.

4 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

6 to 8 min.

12 to 16 min. per lb.

6 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicke;,

cut

(2X

Chicken,

(2fi

to 3

Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

firkey b-t

broiler-fryer,

lbs.) of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking

whole

(4 to 6

lbs.)

to 22 Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first

24 to 28

10 to 16 min. per lb.

6 to 10 min. per lb.

Place

block

of time.

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

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

separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few

minutes to finish defrosting.

Place

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,

run Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half

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.

in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half

(1).

areas

with

foil.

After second half of time,

hdf

wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and

CW1

water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

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Vegetables

NOTE:

COO~G

G~E

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetible Amount

Asparagus

(frozen spears) (frozen spears)

B-

(fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen

lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

1 lb. 1O-OZ. package

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

bunch

1 bunch 1 bunch

1O-OZ. package 10-oz. package

medium head (about 2

carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

CauMower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel),

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mhed,

vege~bl~

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spina*

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

le@

1 lb. 1O-OZ. package

1 medium head 1 medium head 1O-OZ. package

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.

1 to 5 ears

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.

2 Ibs. unshelled

1O-OZ. package

~tatoes

4 (6 to 8 oz. each)

(6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16 1O-OZ. package

squash

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

lb.

sliced

to 2 squash

(about 1 lb.

(lfi

to 1 X Ibs.)

(1X

to 1X Ibs.)

OZ.

ach)

Time

Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.

13 to 17 7 to 9 min. 7 to 9 min.

20 to 25 min.

8 to 10 min. 10 to 13

6 to 8 min.

lbs.)

9 to 11 min. 8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min. 6 to 8 min.

10 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min. per ear

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

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.

to 10 min.,

min

min.

to 8 min.

to 12 min.

CommenG

In 1

fi-qt.

Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole.

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

In 2-qt. casserole, place

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

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

In 1 In 2- or

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

In 2-qt. is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

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

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after Pierce with cooking fork. cooking tray, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

In 1 Cut in hatf and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

oblong Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

oblong glass

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

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

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

X-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

lqt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

oblong

l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

stand 5 minutes.

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

glass

baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

baking

dish,

place

1/4 cup water.

1/2

cup water.

glass baking dish, place corn. If com

hdf

of time.

half

Place

on paper towel on

of time.

water.

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How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling.

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

Opening the oven door

Don’t use sharp-edged your oven. The

oven walls control panel can be damaged.

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

inside and outside

can

be scratched. The

utensik

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

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).

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 DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

How to Clean the

Case.

Clean

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.

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it.

Window: Wipe up spatters daily

Oubide

the outside of your oven with soap and

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

Some spatters

W~L

Glass Cooting Tray.

remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place the tray in water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,

sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

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

After using Bon

thoroughl

Bon such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Door Surface.

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.

, following instructions on can. Do not use

Aml

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces

Occasionally it is necessary to

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

When cleaning surfaces of door and

Page 22

First unplug the oven. Then remove compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the left side of the outer case.

Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drugstores and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

l~P

GRO~~G

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)

WARNING-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.

use of

tie ~roundin~

- -

mSTRUCTIONS

Where a

standard

two-prong wall receptacle

is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the

ttird

(ground) prong from the power cord.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

proper ground

exists before use

tkee-prong w~l

Page 23

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s

power

cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety

h=ards

certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an

adauter, loc~l

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a which is available at most local hardware stores.

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

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

under

Fig.

where

codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION

listed adapter (Fig. 2)

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.

Usage situations where cord

Do not use an adapter plug

because frequent disconnection of the power cord

Dlaces ~ventud failure of the

should have the two-prong

with

qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Attaching the adapter ground terrnind to

appliance’s

wi~

be disconnected frequently.

in these situations

undue strain on the

a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a

adaDter

and leads to

ada~ter’ground

wafi

receptacle replaced

terminal. You

power

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the 2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will

may

be used if care is exercised in their use. not

If a long cord or extension cord is

The marked electrical

extension cord should be electrical rating of the appliance;

rating

used—

of the cord set or

a~least

as great as the If you use an extension cord, the interior light

3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

drape

over the counter it can b-e pulled on by unintentionally.

may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

top

childre-n

or tripped over

tabletop

where

Page 24

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN -L NOT COME

CONTROL

LIG~D,WT WL

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

PANEL

NOT

OVEN

ST~T

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

POSS~LE

●

fuw in your home may be

or reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection,

Another selection entered Ar-dy in

cancel

* M* S*

CAUSE

it.

you have

blow

or the

oven, then plug it

filly

entered cooking time

circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

back in.

inserted into

oven

and

tier

wdl

receptacle.

CLEWO~

touching ~ COOK I &

pad.

●

CLEAWO~

pad was touched

wcidentally.

Reset cooking program md

ST~Tpad.

* Make sure you have entered a code number

CODE

~T.

●

Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. interference caused by other small

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

tier

touching AUTO

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might

be noticed while using your

microwave oven. It’s similar to the appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

pad not

D~OST

touched

touch

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

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NOTES

Page 26

NOTES

Page 27

Wdll

With

information or

Be There

tie

purchase

ofyour

~sistince

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

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

In-Home Repair Service

80ME<ARES(80M32-273~

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service

company~perated

convenience Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled in just 1 visit.

locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your

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

GEAnswer Centep

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.

ifyou

ever need

krCustomem Wflh

Special Needs...

80~62E2000

----

—....,

..-.

-.-—

-.—”.

Service

Upon request, GE will provide

Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to call assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited

—,-

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

Contiac&

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a

information or service.

TDD

800-TDD-GEAC

80M262224

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.

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

With

a multiple-year contract,

Pa& andAccessories

80M2&2002

hdividti qutified

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.

to service their ow appfimces

User maintenance instructions contained cover procedures intended to be performed byanyuser. Other

seticing genedyshodd

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

~proper

servicing may cause

or a conventional teletypewriter may

(800%334322) to request

k ti boo~et

be referred to

mafe

operation.

qufified

Page 28

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original

is needed to obtain service

[

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

pafis

charge,

repair or replace

microwave

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 fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay

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 Customer up following service. In-home

sewice

~av

must

travel’cdsts

and service labor to

any~rf

oven

that fails because

rnagnefron futi

Care@

servicer and pick it

is also available, but you

for the service technician’s

to your home.

of the

if the

for

cancelled

check

purchase

under

warran~.

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

mainland states, Alaska,

the Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty

by our Factory by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

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

ordina~ home use in

D.C.

se.wice

will be provided

Sewice Centers or

date

Care@

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 toll free:

GE Answer Cente~

800.626.2000 consumer information

Some

states

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

Part No. Pub.

5-93 CG

164

No.

49-8448

D2588P250

sewice

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

tights

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager+onsumer

●

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.

●

=11,

are in your state,

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

@nsult

Warrantor: General Electric Company

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

NOT

DMGES.

or exclusion

pu~ose

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