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Sa]bO_Inso_u_dons . ......... 2-11
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Operating Instru_dons
Auto Feature ............... 21
(_u'e and (:leaning ........ 30, 31
Changing Power I,evel ........ 14
Features off)in"
Microwave (-)yen .......... 12, 13
Microwave Tem/s ............ 29
Other Features .......... 2C_28
Sensor Features .......... 92-25
Time Features ........... 15-20
7}_rmbleshooting Tips ...... 32, 33
Thin,,s That Are Nom/al
_._ith Ybur Microwaxe Oxen .... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...Back Co;er
_.Varrantv . .................. 35
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Model#
Serial#
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
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Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with file door
open sin((' ot)en-door
operation can resuh in
harm[ill exposure to
II IiClX)'W_IV( _ ('n('l'_}.
It is in/l)ortant not to
deJL'at or tamper wi|h
the saJ(qv intcrlo(ks.
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Do Not Place any oL!iect
between the oven ]i?o1H
_hce and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
a((unmlatc on sealing
S/ll/[ilCeS.
Do Not Operate tile o_en if it
is (lamaged. It is pardcularly
important that tile oven door
(lose tin/perk and tllat there
is no damage t(/the:
_,oof(b..>.
N'_Ihi._,_.,_.,.,tla,,h++
........................(broken or loosened),
St II;{_t( (!S.
:_ The Oven Should Not
be a(!iusted or rel)_dr('d bv
anvon(, ('XC('p[ pl?Ol)(Tly
qualified ser_,i(e persom_el.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
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precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
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This apl)liance must be
gFO/lllded. (kInllect only
to a prol)erly grounded
outlet. See file Grounding
Instructions section on page 8.
Inst_fll or h/cate this
appliance only in accordance
with the pr(Mded Installation
Illstrtlctions.
Be certain to place the front
sur/itce of the door three
inches or more back ti'om
the comuertop edge to avoid
a(_ idemal tipping of the
al)l)lian(e in normal usage.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
This l/li€l?OW_lV(' OVOII is I/O| _l])pFovcd
or tested ]'OF lilarille ilSe.
Do not lnOm_t this appliance o\er
a sink.
Do not mount the microwave oven
over or near an}, portion at a heating
or (()()king al)plian(e.
Do n()t store anything dire(tly on top
o[ th(' l/li(rowav(' OVel/sHl'/it((' wh('11
th(' H/i(FOWaV(' OV('I/ is ill op(fra|iOl/.
Do not operate this applian(e i{ it
has a damaged power cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or (hx)pped. I/the
t)ower cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by General Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using
a power cord available ti'om General
Electric.
I)o not co_vr or block any opening_
on the appliance.
Use this at)t)lian( e only t_)r its
intended use as des(ribed in this
mamml. Do not use (orro,,,ive
(hemi( als or vapors in this al)plian( e.
This microwave oven is spe(i/ically
desiglled to heat, d W or cook tbo(t,
and is not imended/or laboratory
or in(lustered use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near wate_
{or examl)le, in a wet basement, near
a swimming t)()()l, near a sink or in
similar lo(auons.
Kee t) power cord away ti'om heamd
S/IIT[ilC('S.
Do not immel>e power cord or
t)lug in water.
Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or (()m_te_
"Ib red u(c the risk ot lit'('in flw
oven caviw:
--I)o not overtook tbo(t. Careflfllv
attend appliance when pat)er, plasuc
or other coml)llstible materials are
placed inside file oven \_hile cooking.
--Remove wire twist-des and metal
handles ti'om paper or plasdc
(ontainers belbre t)lacing fllem in
tl/e ov(,11.
--Do not use the o_vn t_)r storage
t)mt)oses. Do not leave paper
t)ro(lu(ts, cooking mensils or
tbod in the oven \_hen not in use.
--If maierials in.side the o_vn ig-nim,
keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven o/t and disconnect the power
cord, or shin ott power at the tuse or
circuit breaker t)anel. If the door is
opened, the fire ma} spread.
See door sur/i_ce cleaning instrucdons
in the Careand cleaningof the
microwave oven s((tion ol this m_mu_fl.
This appliance must only be serviced
by qualified service 1)ersomlel.
(',om_.ct nearest m:ttholJzed service
thciliiy for examination, repair or
a(!j Hstment.
As with any al)pliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
[, WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
AFciIIg is _he I!/ic['ow I_e t_ II!!
{br sparks in dw oven. Arcing
is cat_sed by:
;_ Metal, such as twist-ties,
t)oultr} pins, or gold-rinnned
dishes, in the mierowa\ e.
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Metal or loll touching the
side of the o_vn.
Foil not molded to R)od
(upturned edges act like
antem:as).
FOODS
Do not t)op t)Olmorn in your
lilierowa_' o_,/'n/lllless in
a special lllJCl'OWi-I\ e t)ot)corn
act essorv or mfless you use
popcorn labeled tbr use in
lllierowa_ e o_ ens.
Sol//e t)ro(hlctS s/ich _ts
whole eggs and sealed
(ontainers tot examl)le,
closed,jars--aw able to
explode and should not be
heated in this mierowa_v
oven. Such use of tile
lllierowave oven col:tld
resuh in in jm>
Do not boil eggs in a
lllielx)Wa_,_ ' ()_,_'1/, Press/llTe
will build up inside egg y)lk
and will cause it to bm'st,
t)ossibly resuhing in in jm 3.
:; Recyled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in tile microwave.
()pemting the microwa_v
with no/ood inside tor more
thall a II/ilHlte OF tWO iila _,
cause damage to the oven
and (o/lld stalTt a fire.
It increases tile heat at(rand
tile magl_etrol_ and can
shorten the li/b of the oxen.
Foods with ilnl)roken ()liter
"skin" such as 1)otatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apl)les, (hicken livers and
other g5blets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
stealIl to escape (hlrillg
cooking.
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffeeortea are ableto be
overheatedbeyondthe boiling
point withoutappearingto be
boiling.Visiblebubblingor
boiling when the containeris
removedfrom the microwave
ovenis not always presen_
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBEDOR
ASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL
ISINSERTEDINTO THELIQUID.
To red uce the risk of injm T
to persons:
-- Do llot o_erheat the liq/fid.
-- Stir the liquk| both beJbre
alld |/alJkvay through
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
--Al{er heating, allow tile
COlltai//e]7 to stal/d ill the
microwa\ e o\en/or a short
time belt)re removing the
( ont:ainelx
-- Use ext]:eme care \'dlell
inserting a spoon or other
utensil into tile contaillet_
Ax oid heating ha|)} |ood ill
glaxLjars, e',ell with tile lkt
oil Make sure all inIimt |ood
is d/oroughly cooked. Siir
/bod to distribme tile heat
('_'I/IL Be careJill to |)lt'\'ell|
scalding when wamfing
]()rl///lla. The COlltail/el: li/_lv
|eel cooler dlan tile |brmula
really is. Always test tl/e
/brmula be/bre {ee(ting
the 1)al)L
;_ Don't deli'ost h'ozen
be\ ('T_g('S ill IIHI:F()W-
ne(ked bottles (espe(ially
( arl)onated be_'rages).
Even if the container is
o])ened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
:_ Hot/oods and steam can
cause bm:ns. Be careflfl when
o])ening am containel'._, of
hot/ood, in(luding popcorn
llag-s, cooking ])ou(hes and
boxes. To prevem possible
in jm 3, dire_ t smam m_v
fl:om hands and {il(e.
Do not o_'rcook t)otatoes.
The_ couM dehydrate and
(at(h fire, (ausing damage
10 VO/IY OVCI/,
Cook meal and poultry
thoroughl}mmeat to
at least an INTERNAl,
temperature of 160°F
all(| |)o/lhFv tO at least an
INTERNAl, temperature
of 180°E Cooking to dlese
temperatures usually protects
against {bodborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
[, WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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Make smx Ill (ook_are used in
\ollr I//ic['ow r_e o'_ n is s//itable
{or microw Mng. Most g:tass
cass( rok s, cooki_/g dishes,
///eas/l_ il/g ClipS, cHsta['d cups,
l)otteQ Ol"chilla (/iI!l/el"W;ll"_
which do(s not hae metallic
uim or gl/ze widl a metalUc
sh(en (all I)( //sed. Some
Collkware is Jdleled %!/itab/e
{or mic_owmdngi'
g you are not sure if a dish is
microwmv-salb, use this test:
Place ill tile oven both the
dish you are testing and
a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water--set tile
measulJng cup either ill or
llext to tile dish. Microwmv
Olle minute at high. II the
dish heats, it should not be
used tor mierowaving.
g the dish remains cool
and only the water ill the
(up heats, then tile dish is
microwave-sat_'.
l/you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
lllake sure it is sa5' for use
ill microwmv o_vns.
:_ Do not use rec}sled paper
tn:oducts. Rec}_led t)aper
towels, napkins and waxed
t)al)er (an contain metal
flecks whi(h may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
t)roduets eol/tail/i//g llVlOll
or tMon tilamems should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
:_ Some stvrotoam tm_:s (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
emt/edded ilk the bottOlll.
When micro_\ ed, the metal
call burn tile floor of tile
o\en or ignite a t)al)er tov,vl.
;_ 1)0 I/Or /lSe tile l/liCl?OWa_t' tO
(tl_ r newspapers.
:_ Not all plastic wrap is suitable
/or use ill microwa\ e o\ ens.
Check the package t_)r
t)roper use+
:_ Paper tovn'ls, waxed paper
and plastic wrap call be used
to cover dishes ilk order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering+ Be sure to vent
plastic wl_q) so steal// call
escape.
;_ Cookware may become hot
because of heat translcrred
/i'om the heated/ood.
Pot holders may be needed
to handle the eookw_l+l'e.
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"Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
_'nted as directed bv
package. If th_\_ are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately atier cooking,
possibly resulting in il_im'y.
,\lso, plastic storage
containers should be at least
t)artially iinc(;vel?e(t t)ecallse
th_\_/orm a tight seal. \ghen
cooking with containers
tigh@ covered widl plastic
WF_I]), Yell/eve Co\'elJng
careflfllv and direct swam
}lW_lV/i'OIIlhallds alld/i_ce.
Else/oil onh' as direcied in
this gifide. TV dimmrs may
be micmw_l_vd in t_)il tra}_'_
less d/an 3/4" high; remo_e
tile top/oil cover and return
tile tray to die box. When
using/oil in the microwave
o\en, kee t) die toil at least
l" mvav ti:om the sides of
tile ()Sell.
iiiiii_Plastic cook_,mre--Plasfic
cookware desiglled tor
microwm e cooking is wry
useflll, but should be used
careflllh. E_en microwm e-
sale' plastic m m not be as
teleran{ of o\ er( ooking
conditions as are glass or
ceralilic l//aie]-i_ds and
ill,iV so/len or €hal; if
sut!iected to short periods
of o_v_xooking. In longer
CX1)OS/IFCS tO ovel'cooking,
the t[)od and cookware
could iglfiw.
Follow these guidelines.
Vse./i. owa,'e-sat ,
.....................t)lasti(s onl}' and
use them in StlJCt
compliance with
the €ookware
|//al 1 El{lie|/IFel;'S
FeCOl//l//en(tatJons.
Do ,lot mi, ro,,'_l,_e e, llpt_
.....................( O1 lt_lil leloS.
Do,lotpelf.it,llild,'el,
.....................to use t)]asu( cook'v,'are
v,'itho/li (ol/lt)lete
Slll)eF\_sion.
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READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This _pplimlce mus_ be grounded. In _[_e t_ent of m eI(c_ri(: d
short ci_cuft, groundi_g redu(es the _Jsk o[ eI(_ t_Jc sbo(k b_.
pro_'k]h_g m escape wire Ibr the elec_cic curre_u
This _pplfax_ce is equfpped wfth _ power cord h_dng a groundh_g
wire whf_ a grom_ding plug. '['he pl_g m_s_ be plugged into m
oud(_ th_ is proper[} installed md grounded.
( onsult a ql*ali[ied elect_ician or ser'_ice teclmici_m if th( groundfng
llls[['/ic[_(}i/s are no_ (:oi//}_]e{Pl')z//l/delB{_od, or if dOtlbt exists as to
whether the appliance is proper[} grou_ded.
If the oude_ fs _ standard 2-pr_g wall oud_ t, it is yore pex_o_al
responsibili_ md obligation to hlxe it replaced with a propefl
g_x_m_ded 3-prong wail oudeu
Do no_ under am circwnsmnces cut o_ remo_'e the third (groined)
_)FOII_" [}'Ol// _Jle powP[" coI'd,
We do no_ recommend u._ing an ex_ensfon cord with dds _pplf race.
[f d_e power co_xl is u_o short, brae a qualili( d elecu%ian or set\ice
tectmician insmII m otul(_ near the appliance. (See WARNING--
EXTENSION CORDSsecdo_.)
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of pommial sat(qv
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the _erm!tte,in&na_a!
use ofan adapter plug. I [oweve[; Alignlarge I _ II
ityou still ele(t to use an adapter, prongs/slots I II
wl'tere local co(les permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be,..de.,. t-'ot,e :lyg,'o,,.ded
2-t)rong wall re(el)ta(le by the/lse TEMPORARY andfirmc00nection
of a UI ,-listed adal)ter which is
availal)le at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must t)e aligned with the larger slot
in the u_dl recel)mcle to t)ro_ide proper t)olmJty in the eolme(tion
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
METHODt beforeuse.
ensure propergroune
}i)u should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sm:e the receptacle is 1)ml)efly grounded.
When (liscom_ecting the power cord ti:om the adal)ter, always hol(t
the adal)ter wit]l one hand. If this is not done, tl_e adal)ter ground
terminal is very likely to t)reak with repeated use. Should this
hat)pen, DO NOTUSE ihe apl)liance m_til a t)rol)er gT(mnd has
again been esmt)lished.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these sittlations t)e(a/lse ti'eq/lent
dis(onne(don el the t)oweF (o]"(t t)la(es undue strain on i1_('
adal)ter and leads to e_entual/ililure el the adal)ter g_:()lmd
terminal, h?.)u should have I11(' 2-t)rong wall re(epmch' repla(ed
widl a 3-])Tong (grom_ding) receptacle 1)y a qualilied elecu_ician
beli)re using ille at)l)liance.
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READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
_\ short t)ow('r supply cord is provided to _vdme die _fisksrcsul6ng
/i'om becoming entangled in or tl_pping oxer a longer cord.
Extension cords mm be used if,am are carefld in using them.
If an extension cord is used--
}_,The.._rked_,le.ri.,1,.,t._o*,t*e_,xte._io..,rd_t*,,,,ld1,e
at least asgTeatas the ele_uS,al m6ng o/die appliance;
The extension _ord must be a grounding-type ._4-Vvrir(!(ord _-ind
.....................it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so tllal it vdll not
drape o'_er the ((lltllterto t) or tabletop where it (all 1)e t)lllled
on by children or tt_ipped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may/licker and the
blower SO/llld l//_l_, V_t_l"v r whell tl/e l//icrowav,' ov('n is Oil. Cooking
times ma} be longe_; too.
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INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthefeatures of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your modeL
800 Watts
Featuresof theOven
OptionalAccessories
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DoorLatches,
Window with Metal Shield. S(reen allows (ooking to l)e x_ev,red
while keeping llli( FOW_IX(_S( ollt]l/(!d ill the oxen.
Touch ControlPanel Display.
DoorLatchRelease. Presslat(hrele_setoollendoor.
Removable Turntable. "Ihmmble m_d SUllpor_ mustl)e in })la(e
_rl/(_ll using the oxen. The turntable ram' lie remoxe(t for
( l(!al lJ I/_,
Cm_venience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
wafts of the microwave oven.
A\_fil_d)le _t extra cost ti:om }x)m: (',E sutltllie_
04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oxen to t)e n/ore/ted ull(ler a callinet.
dX82727" Built-In Kit allows this o_'n _o be built into a c_d)inet
or wall.
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Youcanmicrowave bytime, with the conveniencefeaturesor with theautofeature.
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Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TiMECOOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceortwice
TIMEDEFROST Amountof defrostingtime
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
ADD30SEC Startsimmediately!
POWERLEVEL PowerlevelI 10
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
Press B#er Option
POPCORN Startsimmediately!3,0or3.5oz.
BEVERAGE Startsimmediately!4,8,orI2 oz.
REHEAT Foodtype17 Servingsize
SNACKS FoodtypeI_ Foodweight
COOK Foodtype1.9 Foodweight
AUTODEFROST Foodweight
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Aboutchangingthe power level.
immediatel) after emefing die R_amre time for TIME
COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESSCOOK.The t)ower
h'\el mm also 1)e (hanged dining time (O/ll/t(loWll.
Press TIME COOK (,,'TIME DEFROST
Emer ((,(,king or &!fix,sting time.
Press POWER LEVEL.
Sele(t desired t)OWeF lexel 1-10.
Press START
_uJable ])()_r('l" levels add Jlexil)ilit} to llli(T(iW_l\ e
( ooking. "I'll(' power le_vls on dw mi(Towa_v (,_vn
(_111 be (OlI/t)aFed to the SIll't_Ke Ill/its (Ill a 17allge.
I_a(h t)oweF le\ el gl\'es }'o/1 IIli(TOWa\ e ellelTg?' a (elTtaill
per'cent o/the time. Power level 7 is micro_\ e energ_v
71)% o/the time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% ot dw
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
\dfi_h _vs you 100% p()_(,_ Powerleve110 _ill cook
]ilSI(T 1,tit {(/(/(t IIIH_ llee(t IIIOl'e {l'('q/lel/t StiFITil/g,
rotating or turning (,v(m A lower selling will cook mol'e
e'_enly and need less stirdng or rotating o/the tood.
SoIlle ](/o(Is lll_V have belief ]la/ol; iextlllTe OF
al)pem:an(e i/one ot the loweY settings is used. Use
a low(T 1)owel" h'vel when (ooking/oods that hme a
tendency to boil ove_; su(h as s(allot)ed 1)otatoes.
Rest t)e]iods (when tile iili(l'ow_l\ e energ_ (?'( les (ill)
gi_e time lot the/ood to "equalize" or translbr heat to
the inside of the too(t. An examt)le o/this is shox_n with
power level 3--die deli'ost Qv(le. I/IIli(TOW_l\ e eHerg_'
did not (y(le (Ill', tile omside ot the/ood wouM cook
belore the inside was deli'osWd.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High l& Fish, bacon, _vgetables, boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7: (;emle cooking of meat and t)ouluT;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and ten(le_izing/or ste'_,:',;and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low2or3: I)eimsting; simme_-ing; dell(ate sau(es.
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Warm 1: Keeping ibod %_r_l_:_;softening buuer.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
TimeCook/
_\IIOVv'S VOlT [O llliCl'O_#a_(! {'Of all} {II/1(: //[) /o {.}{)!]/iHtH( S
and 99 s<conds.
Power level t0 (High} is m{ommic _11ys<l, but you mas
chin*go it [_)rmore [1¢xibiliB.
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....................(Pr<ss POWERLEVELSde(:t a desired po_ t"bx<!
_-10.)
You ma} opel*thedoor dudllgTimeCooktoc]ieck
the food. (]los< th< door m_d pr<ss sgAl{gto r<smm_
(ookh*g.
TimeCookt/
I,<ts _ou change power h_cls totem _ticat/ydmff_*g
(ookh*g. Here's 11ox_to do it:
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i_ El*mr the [irst (ook time.
(;t_._tl]{,p,,,,,,,,.l_,<_{,(t.do,,'t,,,_.,ItttI
.....................pow_2 (P_ess POWERLEVELS_I_(:t _ &sired
powc_ h';cl l-l(}.)
{
i_ El*t( t"tt*( s<(imd (i)ok tim<.
Chang_ th_ pow{_ lcvd i{'ou (l()]ft wmt ['till
.....................pew(12 (Press POWERLEVELS(I_ (:t_ & si_ed
power h'xcI 1-103
At the end o[Time Cook t, Time Cook tt counts dowel
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE."Use power level High (10)unless otherwise noted.
Asparagu s
(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh. whole) 1 btmch 18 to 25 mh_. Ill 2-qt. casserole, place
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bm]ch 7 to 10 mh].
(fresh spears) 1 bm_tch 9 to 13 rain.
(frozen, lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nfin.
chopped)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nfin.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges.)
Carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
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Amount Time Comments
1 lb. 7 to 10 mhl., In 1½-qt. ob]ong glass bt&ing
lO-oz, package 5 to 8 rain. In ]-qt. (_lssero]e.
llb. cuthlhalf 12to 17mhl.
lO-oz, package 5 to 9 mhl.
lO-oz, package 5 to 9 mh_.
(1¼to 1F2lbs.)
(1¼to 1F_lbs.)
1 lnediunl head 8 to 11 mh].
(about 2 lbs.)
1 lb. 6 to 9 mh].
lO-oz, package 5 to 8 mh].
1 medimn head 9 to 14 mh].
1 medimn head 9 to 17 nth_.
lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nth_.
Med-High (7) dish, p]a(e 1/4 (up w_lw_:
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, ])]ace
2 tablespoons wate_
In 1-qt. (_sser(/le, pla(e
1/4 {ut) Wiltel2
• S
/•
1, 2 (Ill) watel?.
In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
])]ace l/4 cup willel2
In 1-qt. casserole.
Ill ]-qt. (assero]e, p]a(e
.3 tal)]es])oons "_atel2
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, ])]ace
1/4 cup Willel2
7 to lO mh_.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tab]es])(/()_/s w_ffeg
Ill 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. casserole, place
l/9 cup Wiltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, ])]ace
2 tablespoons water:
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Corn
(frozenkernel)
Cornonthecob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, Shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh,cubed,
white)
(fresh,whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen,chopped
andleaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer
andyellow)
(winter,acom
or buttemut)
Amount
10-oz.package
1 to 5 ears
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
lO-oz, package
21bs. m_heRed
lO-oz, package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
lO-oz, package
1 lb. sliced
1 or 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
Time
4 to 8 nthl.
3 to 5 mill.
per ear
5 to 7 lnhl.
2 to 4 mill.
per ear
4 to 8 nfin.
9 to 12 mhl.
4 to 8 mill.
11 to 14 mill.
2 to 5 mill.
5 to 8 mill.
5 to 8 nfin.
4 to 7 nfin.
7 to 11 mill.
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Comments
Ill 1-(t|. casserole, t)la(e
5) iat)lest)OOllS waieL
In 2-qt. oblong glass t)aking
(tish, place corn. ff corn is in
lmsk, use no water; it' (orn has
been husked, add 1/4 cu t)
water. Rearrange after halt' o{
time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Co_z'r with vented
t)lasti(Wl'_lt). Ilearnmge after
h_flf of ume.
In 1-qL casserole, t)la(e
) I tl)l(s t OOIlS V_ {[(1.
In 1-qL casserole, t)lace
1/4 cu l) water.
In 1-qL casserole, place
2 tat)lesl)oons ware1:
Peel and cut into 1" cut)es.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
(ll t) W;4tel".Sdr after hall o/time.
Pierce wflh cooking tork. Place
in center of the o'_/+1/.I,et stan(t
5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
st)inach.
In 1-qt. casserole, t)lace
3 tablesl)oons water.
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
Cut in bali and remove til)rous
membranes. In 2-qt. ot)long
glass baking dish, t)la(e squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
alier 4 minutes.
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TimeDefrost
Mlo_:s _xm to defrost tot a selected length of time. See
the Defrosting Guide tot suggested times. (Auto Defrost
ext)k_in('d in die About the auto feature so(don.)
Press TIME DEFROST
_i PFeSS START
"['l|Fn ][_00(t 0,(,]7 wtl(_ll ttl(_ O,(_ll si_/_tlS.
t,, ssSTART
Power level is amomad(allv set at 3, bm (an be d/anged.
}ira can deti'ost small items quickly b} raising d_e power
h'\ el after entering tile time. Power level 7 cuts the total
(h'/i'osting tim(' in ;d)out h_d/:,powerleve110 (uts tilt,
total tim(, to al)l)roxin/atcly l/3. IIow(,vcr,/[)od will
nt'('d l/loFt' ]i?('(tII('llt _ttt('ntion tl/_tll IIS/l_tl.
At one hMl' el s('h'( t('d (h'ti'osting time, the o_cn signMs
T/JRN. At tiffs time, mrn toed over and t)reak apart or
r('arrang(' pieces loT more even deli'osting. Shield am'
warm areas witl/small pieces of loll.
A dull thuml)ing noise ma} t)e heard during (teli:osdng.
This is normal when oven is not ot)erating at High t)owe_:
Defrosting tips
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i Foods/i'ozen in paper or plastic can be deli'osted in
fl_e package. Close(t t)ackages should t)e slit, pierced
or v('nted AITI'I_2Rtoed has partially deli'oste(t. Plastic
storage containers should be t)artially m_cov('red.
Fmnily-size, 1)r('l)ackag('d/i'ozen (]inn_ rs can be
deli'osted and micro_'avc(t. K the toed is in a loll
COI/t_lil/el; |l?_tllSt('l? it tO a lnicrowave-sali_' dish.
I;oods that spoil ¢asil} should not 1)ealloxxed t(/sit
out to1 more thall on¢ hour after deti'osting-. Room
t( lilt)( I'_tt/IFU pl?()l//()tUS ill(! gI'O_t]/ Of ll;ll'l//fH1 l)_'t( t(!/J_l.
For more even (leli'osfing of larger leeds, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost. B(, sm'e large m('ats arc
con/l)h'tely defrosted t)('([)rc cooking.
Wh('n d('/i'ost('d, t_)od should t)(' cool but so/t('ned in
M1m'e_s. I/sdll slightly iQ, r('mrn to tl/(' micro_av('
very brie[lv or l('t it strum a t_'_rmilmtcs.
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Defrosting Guide
Time
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (I piece) 1/2 rain.
Sweet rolls tapprox. 12oz.) 2 to 4 nfin.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 8 m 12 lxfin.
Shellfish, smallpieces (1 lb.) 5 to 8 mill. Pla_e block in casserole. Turn o\er
Fruit
Plastic pouch - I or2 3 to 7 nfin.
(lO-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 6 rim1. Pla(e uuopeued pa(kage iu o_eu.
Franks(I lb.) 3 to 6 nfin.
Ground/neat(1lb.)
Roastbeef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 8 nfin.
10 to 16 mill.
per lb.
5m 10 mhl.
per lb.
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer
16 to 22 nfin.
cutup (2½to 3 /bsj
Chicken,whole
22 to 28 mhl.
(2½to 3Ibs.)
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast (4 to 6 Ibs.]
9to 16 mln.
per lb.
5to 10 mhl.
per lb.
Comments
ml(t break tip after hal/the lime.
I .et stand 5 minttte.s after de/msting+
Pla(e unopened pa( kag-e ilJ, o_eu.
Microwa\ e just tmtil ti'allkS Call ])e
sepktraled. [ ,el st:arid ,++_mJHtttes,
i( HeCe,'+sar}, to corn t)lele del]x)sliug.
Tuni meat o'+er after halt the lime.
Use power level 1.
['lace m_,wrapped w(at ill cookb/g
dish. Turn o_w after half the time
and shield warm areas with tbil.
When tinished, separate pieces and
Metstand to (onq)lete de/i'osting.
Place wrapped chicken ill dish. Unwrap
and ttlrrt over after half tile time. When
finished, separate pieces a/ld microwme
2-4 nfinutes more, it necessar}: I,et stand
to/i/lisft deti:osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Atier half
tile tillle, /lnwra]) and ttlrll chicken eve+:
Shield x_r_i_ _]:_'_Swith Jolt. Finisft
deti'osting. II necessary, run cold water
in tile cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwnq)ped hen in tile o_vn
breast-side-up. Turn o_w after h_df
tile time. Run cool water in the
cavity until gJt/lets can 1)e remo\ ed.
Place unwl_q)ped breast ill dish breast-
side-down. ,\tier h_df tile tillle, ttlrn o\er
and shield v,_mn areas wJt]l toil. Nnish
deti'osling. I,et stand 1-2 hours in
re/i'igemtor to complete de/i'osting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Prt'ss o11_'ofth(' Express Cook pads (fl'om 1 to 6) tbl:
1_$ _finutes ot cooking at powerleve110. N)r ('×ample,
])russ th(' 2 1)_1(|/or 2 mimm's o[ (ookiu_ tim('.
"Ill(' pow('_: h'v('] (_m t)(' (haugcd astim(' is (otmtillg
(_()_%r_.I>+'_'SSPOWER LEVELand {'nt_," 1-10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
It will _(](| 30 s(,(-onds to th(, tim(, (()mlting down
('_l(h tim(' th(' 1)_1(|is pr('ss('d.
It can bc us('d as a quick w_+}to s('t 30 s('conds of
cookh_g tim(_+
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About theauto feature.
Auto Defrost
Llse Auto Defrost tier meat, poultry and fish. Use Time
Defrost t_>rmost other ti'ozen t_x_(ts.
Auto Defrost automatie_dly sets the defrosting thnes and
power levels to give even de/i'osting results t_)r meats,
poultry and fish weighing u t) to 6 t)omlds.
:,_ Press AUTO DEFROST
Using the Conversion Guide below enter ti_od v,eight.
................For exmnl)le , t)ress t)_l(ts I m_d 2 ti>r 1.2 t)om_(ts
(l t)om_d, 3 (mnces).
t', esssrA.r.
(Time Defrost is expLdned in the Aboutthe time features
secdon.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
Remoxe meat ti'om t)ackage and t)laee on lili(row_l_e-
sat_ dish.
Z "I\vice (lining defrost, the oven signals turn. At each
turn siglml, turn the/L)od o\et; Remo\e (te/i'osted
meat or shield wm_n areas with small pieces of ti)il.
Alter (leli'osting, most meats need to stand 5 miHutes
to comt)lete (teli'osting. I ,arge roasts should stand ti)r
al)out 30 minutes.
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Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces,theounces
must be converted to tenths _ 1)of a pounr_
WeightofFoodinOunces EnterFoodWeight
(tenthsofapound)
I-2 .I
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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Usaonly withpmpackaged
microwavepopcornweighing
3.0to 3.5ouflcss.
(Jesstime) (moretime)
Popcom
"['o us_ dm Popcoro [_;mux :
F,,._,w_,/,k._-_.,s,r,,,:._,.s,.s./_TkooCook
.....................it d_e pm:bge is kss dmn <0 ounc_ s or lm'gx r
dlm 3.5olm(:es.Placed1(plckageolpopcorn
I11111e((]Helo[ 111(11]i(1"{}w1_e,
PressPOPCORN,).,e.,r.._._,-,,..,e_,._k._e
}}ot)(:or_/. The oye_/sti_r[s il//l//edi_lte]\.
[)u_Jng d_e POPCORN cycle, the t_lrnt_{b[e will _'ot_te_
st_)p, then rotate ag'4in. '[]is tbamre pro\dd( s opdmum
_x's!llts,
Now toAdjust thePopcornProgramtoProvide a Shorter
or LongerCook .time
[1vou {]nd that the tx:md o_ poi_cor_ you us(
!/1/(/el]lops o!" oyer<ooks collsistel/t]),, }o!/C/l_ Idd or
subtr _(_ 20 s((;o!_ds to the aurora/_ic popping time.
Toadd time:
,\_er pr_ssing POPCORN,press 9immedial< I} _l_ r _I_
o\ e_'_sta['ts Ji}r an extra ]0 seco_ds. Press 9 ag',dn to add
anodler ] 0 seconds (tomI 20 s_co,eds /dditio_ml time).
To subtract time:
Al_er pressing POPCORN, press I immediat( b, aider
the o_en s_a['ts ti)r ](1 seconds less cooking time.
P_ess 1 _g'4in to redllce cooking @he modmr
10 seco!_ds (_otai 20 seconds less (:ooki1_g time).
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Beverage
To use dw Beverage {i>_mm,:
Pre_, BEVERAGE on((" {_)r a 4-oz beverage, twi(t' ]()r _i]ld
8-oz. beverage or tlm'ctimes/or _112-oz. beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may he very hot
Remove the container with care.
Snacks
The Snacks {(!_lt/lt'e a/ltol//ati( all_ sets the IIli(FOW_l_+_l/g "
til//OS mid pO_,*,r(!F]exels to _+*+'al:lll a "_}tlJ(?{/ of Slla(k foods.
Prt_ss SNACKS.
IN Sele(, sna(k type 1-6 (see Snacks Guide below).
ill OIII/C(!S.
HINT'. You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during
cooking to display the remaining microwaving time.
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Snacks Guide
1Bread,mils,muffins
2 Sandwiches
3 Pizza(leftoverslices)
4 Desserttoppings
5 Soup
6 Cheesedip
Quantity or Weight
1 to 4
1 to 2
1 to 4
1 to 4
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
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Reheat Guide
I Pasta
2 Meats, casseroles,pizza
3 Fruitsandvegetables
4 Beverages,8-I0 oz.
5 Saucesandgravies
6 Pizza(pieces)
7 Plateof leftovers
(2to3 foods,4oz.each)
Reheat
'I]w Reheat Ibaum" reheats mm_y previously
cookcd _bods.
Press REHEAT
Sele, t toed ,}l,e 1-7 for one ser, i,,g (see Reheat
.....................Guide l_l _ _r ) •
For tood {ypes l_i, press 2or 3 to r(!heat 2 or
.....................3 serdngs.
START
NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after
pressing START by pressing number pads I, 2 or 3.
Serving size for food type 7 cannot be changed.
Co111111ents
(]o_.t'r with lid or vented plastic WF_It).
Co_,t'r with lid or vented plastic wra]).
Cover with lid or _'nted plastic wrap.
Use wide mouth mug.
Covcr with lid or _'nted plastic wrap.
Do not covet;
Co_'r with vented t)la_,dc wrap.
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Cook
The Cook I_+atut'e automati(ally sets the (ookillg times
and power lexels t))r a variety ot foods.
p_:.++cooK.
I_211t(!l? w('ig'llt ill OIII/C(_S.
_: Press START
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Hint', Press and hold the COOKpad during cooking to display
the food type and remaining cook time.
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Cook Guide
_+ :: Weight
I Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. use l]/i(l_()\_ra_e-saJ(*(aN_el_()l(_()l"])()_rl.
2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 90 oz. Use mk ro\\axe-sa/(" (as._erole or
3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. LIsel//i(Fowaxe-saJi +(as._elx)le OF|)OWl.
4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with R)rk. Place t)°tal°es
5 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblol/g,, square or rouud dish.
ff Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong , square or rouud disH.
7 GroundMeat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole di.',h. Cruml)le
(beef,pork, turkey} meat i_Ho (tish. (:oxer V¢il|/lid or
8 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. La}_'r strips OH a plate, 4 to a la\_'_:
9 Pi77a 4 to 16 oz. Follo\_ ])ackage illSlrttcliOl is lo
(frozen, microwaveable) prepare pizza |_r ]//i(]X)\_,';t\4]lg.
Comments
(.'o\el" wi[]/lid or \eHted t)lasti( \vl'ap.
l)o\_,]. Follo\_, pa(kage illslrtu tious
/k)r a(|diHtg water. (2over \\'ilh lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Add 2 t:ablespooi/s \+aler/{)r each
seY_{//g. Co'_eF WII]I lid or vel/led
])laslic wr;q).
OH lhc ttlrHtaMe.
(;o\er wid_ xemed ])laslic w_;q).
Coxer wid_ _cmed plastic w_;q) or
wax ])al)er.
veH_ed t)lasdc wrap.
(;o\er each lav('r with a pal)er towel.
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CookingCompleteReminder
"['0 17e]//illd VOll that VOll ]/_l_e _()o(t ill the O_el/, t]l_ O_ell
will ])_e]) o11(_ _t l//in/lte tlnti] _o/t eithoF ot)_11 the O_ell
door or press CLEAR/OFF
Clock
PI'(_SS to ellt_17 t]l(_ till/e ()_ (t_z_ OF tO (]lo(k t]l(_ till/_ ()_
day while mi(rowaving.
Press CLOCK.
:N,: Press START or CLOCK.
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Delay Start
Delay Start_dlows you to set the microwm'c to delay
cooking up to 12 hom:s.
DELA|'START.
ii_ Enter the time you +W_++11tthe oven to start. (Be sure
..................the ]//i(1x)+W_t_,(_do(k Sl_(>x_rsthe ( orre(t time otdm. )
_ Select "_our desired cooking or defi'osting t)rogram.
t'ress START.
Fhe Delay Start time v,ill t)e (lisplaycd.
Flip oven will muomaticallv start at the delayed time.
Fhe time of (t_lv ill,iv Pie (tist)la}xxt liy t)r(,ssing CLOCK.
ChildLock-Out
YO/I ]/l_l_ lo(k the (OlltFol t)_tl/el to t)I'e'_(+l/t the l//i(I'()w_e
ti'om being _cddentMly stm:ted or used bv dfil(hx'n.
"Io lock or tmlock the controls, press and hold CLeAR/OFF
ti)r about three se(onds. When the control tim_el is
lo( ked, LOC will be distilayed to the extreme right.
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Turntable
For 1)cst cooking results, lcm c the turntM)le on. It (m_
lie turned off tor large dishes. Press TURNTABLEto turn
the rotatable on or o//i
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.
Be careflzl touching the ttzrntable (huing and alder
cooking.
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Kitchen timer
This pad performs three functions:
It opct_m,s _s a mhmtc timct_
It c_m be set to delay cooking.
: It can be used as a hold setting after de/i'osfing.
The Kitchen Timer operates wifllom microwav(' enet)2,-y.
How to Use as a Minute 7Truer
_i_ Press KITCHEN TIMER.
I_2mer fl'te ;mJ,om_t of time you vvr_lnttO ((11111|doV_'l/.
Press START \_\hen the time is up, the timer
.....................will signal.
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
YOH (_11/ Set t]l(' lIli(FOW_l'_e tO (te]_t_' (ookin_ HI) to
(.)9mimues m_d 9(.)se(onds.
Press TIMECOOK and enter the ;,mount of
.....................cooking time.
Press KITCHEN TIMER m_d enter the mnom_t (,t time
.....................to delay the start of (ooking.
N th(ss START Th( timer ,,'ill b(gin com lting down
.....................to z(_o and cooking x_.ill th(n })egJn.
Howte Use to Set a Holding lime
You (m_ set _zholdil_g time ])etv+_el_ Defrost and
Time Cook,fl:om one se(ond t(, 99 mimues.
Press TIME DEFROST
)
l _<ss KITCHEN TIMER.
l_llt(_l_ |11(_ _llllo[Int Of 1]|//(! x(O/| vvr_ln[ []'t(! O's, on
to hold.
Press TIME COOK
START
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Arcing
Covering Coxers hold in moisture, allow for more exert heating and redu(e
Shielding In a regular oxen, you shield (hieken breasts or baked foods to
Standing Time When xou (ook with regular ovens, ti)ods su(h as roasts or cakes
Venting \tier (oxe_fing a dish vvrith t)lasti( wrap, 7_ou xem th( t)lasti( wl'_ll) 1)'_
Definition
Arcing is the l//i(1x)W_l\'e term t()r sparks in the oxen. Arcing is
caused by:
metal or/oil touchillg the side of the o\ ell.
R)il that is not molded to R)od (upturned edges act like
alHellllaS).
;_ metal such as twistqies, t)ouluT pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
;_ recycled pal)er towels containing small metal pieces.
(ooking time. \'eming t)lasti( vvrl'Ht) or eoxering with x*r_xpaper
allows ex(ess sIe_H/ to es(at)e.
prexent o'_el_=l)rownillg. _]lell n/ierowa'_ng, )o/1 Hse small strips
of toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of x+ings and legs on
t)ottlt+) whi(h wotdd cook 1)eti)re larger parts.
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
(spe(iall} important in mierowme cooking. Note thai a
mi(rowaxed (ake is Hot t)la(ed OHa (ooliHg _(k.
Hlrllil/g 1)_l( k Olle (()FI/eF SO ex(ess steal// (all es( al)e.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occ _siomd thorough wiping _ith a solution ot
t)aking soda and water keeps the inside fi'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part ofthis oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor,Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts
on the Door
Sol//e s1)atlel's can be rel//ov(_d with a paper to_'l;
others m m require a dmn 1)cloth. Rcmo_e weasy'
spatters with a sudsy' cloth, dien lJnse widi a dam t)
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or shaq) utensils
OIl o\'('n walls.
Toclean the surface of thedoor andthe surface of theoven that
come together upon closing, useonl_ milfl, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with aclamp cloth
andd_
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of
your microwave.
Removable Turntable and TurntableSupport
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'['o prevent breakage, do not place the turmable into
"waI(!Fjust atier (ooking. X_;ash it (aretidlv in _r_I_, Stl(IS_'
water o17in the dishwasher. The turntal)le and support
(?all 1)(! l)rokelJ, it" drol)l)ed. R(!IIl(!l/lt)(_lT, (to llOt ot)erate
tile ov(!ll withollt the tllrlltal)le alld Sllt)tiort ill t)la( e.
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How to Clean the Outside
Donotusecleanerscontainingammoniaoralcoholon
themicrowaveoven.Ammoniaoralcoholcandamage
theappearanceofthemicrowave.
Case
Clean tile outside of tile microwm e with a suds} cloth.
Rinse and then dry. \ripe tlle window dem/widl a
dam t) cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe wid/a damp clodl. Dry thoroughly'. Do not use
cleaning sl)r_'s, large mn/mnts of soap and watec
abrasion's or shaq) ok!iects on the l)anel--th_\v cm/
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the
€()l/t]T()l t)_tl lel+
Door Surface
It's important to keep the area clean where the door
seals ag,_dnst th_ mictx)wm e+ I-tse only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or so/t cloth.
Rinse well.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not usea steel-wood pad,"it will scratch thesurface,
To _lean the st+dnless steel sur/itc e,/lse a hot, dalIl l)
cloth with a mild detergent suitable t_)r stainless steel
surtaces. Use a clem/, hot, dmnp (loth to remove soap.
Dry with a (ll'_', clem/cloth. Nwm_; scrub lightly in the
dire(don of the wain.
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Beforeyoucall for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes
Oven will not start
Control panel lighted,
yet oven will not start
"LOC" appears in The conwol has been
display locked. (When tl_e conwol
A fuse hi your home
may be blo_l or file
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. Unplug the microw_we
Plug not fully h_serted Make sm'e the 3-prong
h_to wall outlet, plug on the oven is filly
Door not securely closed. ()pen the door and (lose
Door not securely closed. ()pen the door and close
STARTpad not pressed Press START
after enterh_g cooking
selection.
Another selection entered Press CLEAR/OFE
already h_ oven m_d
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered M_k(' sm'e you hm_'
after wessh_g TIME COOK. entered cooking time
CLEAR/OFF was pressed Reset cooking prog_m_
acddentally, and press START
Food weight not entered Make sure you hme
after selecting, Auto Defrost. entered tood vceight
Food type not entered M_ke sm'e you, ha_e
after selecdtxg REHEAT, elltered a tood tyl)e.
SNACKS or COOK.
panel is locked, LOCwill
be displayed.)
What ToDo
Ret)l_. e filse or reset
drc uit bre_ker.
oxen, then plug it back in.
inserted into wall outlet.
sec/II'el_.
SecHFelv.
after pressing TIMECOOK.
a/ier sele(ting Auto Defrost.
Press and hoM CLEAR/OFF
][)r _I[)O/I| |hi'('(' se(ollds to
mdock the control.
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ThingsThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
Sic_ml or v_q)or _'sc_@ng fi:om around the door.
I,ight l'x'[]ection arollnd door or o/ltc'r (_ls(,.
Dimming oven light and change in d_e blower som_d _t power
h'\ cls other d_an high.
Dull dmmping som_d whih' o_x'n is opera, ring.
Turnt:,d)]c stm:ts mid stops mltomatically during POPCORN.
TV,/radio inter/_'_x'nce might be noticed while using the
micrcm_e. Similar to the interJt'rence caused b} other small
appliances, it does not indicate a p_x)Mem with die mic_x)wm e.
Plug the microwave into a diJlk'rem electrical circuit, mo_' the
radio or TV as/iu: aw_l_ fi'om the microwave as pos._ible, or
check the position and signal of the TV!radio antenna.
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GEMicrowaveOvenWarranty.
Aft warranty service provided by our
Factory Service Centers,or an authorized
CustomerCares technician. Toschedule
service, omline, 24 hours a day, visit us at
GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).
GE Will Replace:
One Year
Fromthedate of the
originalpurchase
TenYears
Forthe second through
the tenth year fromthe
dateof originalpurchase
For each of the above warranties: Toavoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven
to a General E/ectdc CustomerCare_"servicer andpick it up following service,/e-home serviceis
also available, but you must pay for theservice technician'Strave/costs toyourhome,
Anypart o/tlle u/i(l'()w_l\ e ovell wlli(h/idls d u,.' to ;_
(tel('( t ill l//atetJ_ds or woFkl/lansbil). Diiting this full
one-year warran_ (;E will also t)ro\Me, free of charge,
all labor mid in-borne servi(e to rel)la(e the (te/;t'(tive
t)m:t.
The magnetron tube,i{ the maglletron tube tidls due to
a (lelLwt in m_m'fials or workmmlshit). During this
additionalnine-yearlimited warrau_ gm willbe
rest)ousible lot aHv labor or in-home service costs.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original
purchase date is needed
to obtain service under
the warranty.
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Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Improper hlstallafion, delivery or
l_lalnt enaftlC e.
Failure of the product if it is
abused, nfisused, or used for other
thma dae hatended purpose or used
conunerdally.
Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeediegowner for products purcbased
for home use witbie the USA.
Some states donot allow the exclusioeor limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives youspecific legal rigbts, and you may also haveother rights which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what yourlegal rights are, consult your local or state consumeraffairs office or your
state's Attorney General
Replacement of house fuses or
resetlhlg of circuit breakers.
Dalnage to die product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
h_cldental or consequential dmnage
caused by possible defects wld_ dtis
appliance.
: Dalnage caused after delivery.
Warrantor:GeneralElectric Company.Louisville,KY40225 35
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(an be used 1V people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. D,\_ re(ognize the need to
design ti)t a wide range of php, i(al and mental abilities and impairments. For details
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disabilities, check out our DA'bsite toda}; For the hearing impaired, please (all
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
ExtendedWarranties
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available
while your warl-_llltv is still ill ett;:'(t. You (an pur(hase it on-line an?lime, or (all
800.626.2224 during normal business hollrs. (;E Consumer Itome Sel_Jces will
still be there atier your warranty expires.
PartsandAccessories
Indhiduals qualified m ser'dce their own appliances can hm( parts or accessories
sent dire(tN m th(ir homes (VISA, MasterCard and Dis(over (ards at'(! a(cepted).
()_*ler on-line to(la B 24 hours eve W (lay or b) phone at 800.626.2002 during normal
bllSitless hotlrs.
Instructionscontainedin this manual coverprocedures to be performed byany user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel.Caution
mustbe exercised, since impreper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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