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SafeO_ Instructions ....... 2-11
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ............. 2]
Care and (:leaning ...... 30, 31
Changing Power i,evel ...... 14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........ 12, 13
Microwave Terms .......... 29
Other Features ......... 26-28
Sensor Features ......... 92-25
Time Features ......... 15-20
7)'oubleshooting Tips .... 32, 33
Things That Are Normal +x_ith
Your Microwa'_e O'_en ....... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Coxer
_arra ntv . ................ 35
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
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DEM-O2291A 49-40492 01-06JR
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
since el)ell-door operation il/lp()rtm/t that the oveli door
can resuh in harmfltl close ]m)perly and that there
exl)osure to mic_x)wa\ e is no damage to tile:
eHergy. It is iml)ortaHt Hot
J} Do NotPlace any ol!iect ........................(broken or loosen(!d),
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door
(bent),
{_t((! _tl/(1 t]l(' (tOOF 017 allow S[IIT{_t((!S.
a(cmmflate on sealing s_ The Oven Should Notbe
i_ soil or cleaner residue to
surt_l(es, a(!justed or repaired 11}
_t_llX, Ol)(! (?X( (?[)1 ])ro])erly
qualified service personnel.
....... When using electrical appliances basic safety
J} Read and tallow the Sl)ecific i_: Install or locate this
t)re(autions in the Precautions apt)lian(e onh' in a((or(tance
to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Inst_dlation
Excessive Microwave Energy h_stru( tio,_s.
_! This appliance must t)e sm'ihce o£ the door three
gFO/llld(xt. Col/ll(!(t Ol/lV il/(]l(!s o17 ll/OI'(? b_l(k [i'()]//
to a ])l:Ol)erly gro/ll/(hxt t]/(_ (Ollllt(_l?top ('(tg(_ to a_oid
outlet. See file Grounding a((idemal tipping of the
2 InstFuctions S(!(tiOll 01/ t)ag(! _. _t])[)]ial/((! ill ll()I'lIl_t] /lsag('.
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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
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J? This I//i€IX)W_IVe OVell is I/Or at)pro_'d
O17 tested ]'OF lllarille ilSe.
_: Do not lnOUnt this appliance o\er
a sink.
_; Do I/at l//OIll/[ the l//icrowa\'e OVell
over or near an?_ portion of a heating
or (()()king applian(e.
J_ Do not store anything directly on top
Ot' the l//iCl?O_ave ovel/ StlFlitce whell
the l//ic17ovvave ovel/is ill ot)er_ltion.
_: Do not operate this applian_ e if it ha_,
a damaged po_,n'r (ord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped, l/tile po_,_'r
(ord is damaged, it must be replaced
bv (',eneral Electri( Ser\'ice or an
authorized service agent using a
power cord available/i:om (',eneml
Electric.
J? I)o not co_w or block any ot)enh/gs
on tile appliance.
_: Use this applian(e on]} t[)r its
intended use as des(ribed in this
nmnual. Do not use corro_i_ •
chemi( als or vapor,,, ill this applian_ e.
This mi_ rowave oven is specifi( ally
desigaled to heal, (IW or cook R)od,
mid is not intended/_)r latloratorv or
industrial use.
J? Do not store this appliance outdoor,',.
Do not use this product near watel_
ti)r example, ill a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
_: Keep power cord away ti'om heated
S/I17tilC,'.'S.
_; Do I/at ilill//erse t)OWel? ('oFd oF
plug in water.
J? Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
_: "Ib red uce tile risk of fire in tile
oven ( avit'<
--Do not o\'ercook tix)(t. Carefilllv
attend applian( e when paper, plastic
or other c()mt)ustible materials are
placed inside tile (l_'n while cooking.
--Remo_' wire twist-ties and metal
handles ti'om paper or plastic
containers beti)re placing them in
tile ovell,
--Do not use tile oven ti)r storage
purl)oses. Do not letup' paper
pro(huts, cooking utensils or/_)od
ill the ()\'ell whell llOt ill Itse.
--ff materials in.side tile o_en ig_fite,
keep tile oven door closed, turn tile
ovell ()1t and disconl/eCt tile pOWel7
(ord, or shut off power at tile filse or
circuit breaker panel. If tile door is
opened, tile fire may spread.
--Do not use tile Sensor I'_eatttres
twice ill S/ICCeSSiOllOll tile stone/[)od
portion. If/k)od is m/dercooked atter
tile first countdown, use Time Cook
ti)r additional cooking time.
_: See door sur/il¢ e (leaning illStlTu(tiolls
in tile Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven section el this maHual.
_: This appliance must only be serviced
])_' qualified ser_{ce personnel.
Contact neal'est mlthorized service
thcility R)r examination, repair or
a(!j IISHIlel/[.
;_}AS with ally appliance, close
supelMsion is necessary when
used by children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
,\rdng is the i//icr()\v_[vetel_/l
Ior sparks in tile oven. Arcing
is caused 1)):
_5)Metal or foil touching the
side of tile oven.
_: Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
FOODS
i(:: Metal, such as twist-ties,
t_ouluT pins, or gold-riuuned
dishes, in the u/ierowax e.
i(:: Recycled paper towels
containing slnall metal pieces
being used in tile n/icrowave.
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I)o not poll t)ot)corn ill yore:
lIlierOW_lVe oven /lnless ill
a stlecial IIlieFOWa\ e t)ot_corn
accessory or m/less you use
popcorn labeled tot use in
ulicrowa_' o_'ns.
_; Sol//e t)ro(hlctS s/Ich as
whole eggs and sealed
containers tor examllle,
closed,jars--a_x' able to
exl)lode and should not be
heated ill this mi(rowave
oven. Such use of tile
lllier(/wa_' o_,/'n Cotlld
resuh in in jm T.
N Do not boil eggs in a
llliCr()W_l_,e O_el/, Press/Ire
will tmiM up inside egg yolk
mid will cause it to burst,
t)ossiNy resulting in injury.
()t)emting the microwave
with no ]'ood inside lot more
than a Inimm' or t_*_'(Il_l_l_,'
_ause dan/age to the oven
and could start a life.
It increases the heat ar(mnd
the magnetron and can
shorten tile lilt of tile oxen.
Foods with ilnl)roken O/lter
"skill" such as l/otatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, ton/aloes,
apllles, (hicken livers and
(idler giblets, and egg yolks
shouM be pierced to allow
stealll to escape (hlrillg
cooking.
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+_SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee ortea, are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always presenL
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk ofiqjury to
persons:
--Do not o\erheat tile liquid.
--Stir tile liq/fid both be{ore
al/d halt_va}' thro/l_h
headng it.
--Do not use straight-sided
(ontainers with narrow
necks.
--,Mier headng, allow the
contailler to stalld ill the
l//icl?owa_' 0'_'1/ [()r a SllOrt
time heR)re removing the
container.
--[IS(? extl'elile (are "_'hen
il/sertil/_ a S])()/)ll /)]? other
/ltel/sil iIltO tile COlltail/er.
•\\ oid heating bah} {ood ill
glaxLjal:s, c\ en with tile lid
o/E Make sure all intimt/ood
is thoroughly cooked. Sur
/ood to distribme tile heat
evenlL Be care]ill to pl'evell[
scalding when warming
{()rl///lla. The COlltail/er lllHV
/eel cooler fllan tile/ormula
really is. Alwa\'s test the
/brmula be/ore {('e(ting
the bat)\.
i;); Don't defrost fi'ozen
be\ el_gt's ill llHI?I?OW-
ne(ked bottles (espe(ially
( arbonated be_'rages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
container to bursL possibly
resuhing in in jur}.
ii:: Itot {oods mid steam (an
cause burns. Be carefifl when
opening ally r containm:s ot
hot food, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. "Ib pre\'ent possible
iqjury, direct steam _{_r_{_r
ti'on/hands and time.
[)0 llO[ o_er(ook |)otatoes.
The'_ could dehydrate and
(at(h tire, (ausmg damage
[O "_o/lr o'_el/+
Cook meat and pouhr}
thoroughl}mmeat to
at least an IN I'ILRNAI_
temperature o/160°F
alld t)O/lltl'_' 1() at least all
INTERNAI temperat tn:e
of 180°E Cooking to fllese
tel//peratm'es /lStlally protects
against {bodborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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Make smx' all cookware used in
yo/w lllicl'ow;t\e OVell is suituble
Ibr mierowming. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dish_ s,
HleusuriHg cul)s , c[igtaFd clli)s ,
potwry or ehin_t diHnerware
which does not hme metallic
uim or gl;tze with a metallk
sheen can be used. Som_
cool;ware is 1;dleled "suitable
Ibr mierowming."
J) ff you are not sm:e if a dM_ is
mierowa_v-satb, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you a_v testing and
a glass measm'ing cup filled
with 1 cup of water--set the
meamring cup eid_er in or
next to the dish. Microwa_x_
30_!5 seconds at lfigh. If the
dMl heats, it should not be
used tbr micmwm'ing.
If die dish remains cool
and only the _uer in the
cup heats, then the dish is
lllicrow_l_, e-sat('.
ffvou use a meat
theruiometer while cooking,
make sm'e it is sa/b/br use
in microwave o_ens.
i_)1I)o not use recy(led paper
products. I_.ecy(led paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can eolltain l//et_d
flecks which mt_v cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
t)roduets containing lib/lOll
or IMon filaments should
be twoided, as they mm
also ignite.
N Some stwotbau_ tr_c,ts (like
those th;-it menu is packaged
on) h_v a thin strip of metal
emt/edded ill the bottom.
When mi( rowm ed, tile metal
(m/burn the floor ot the
()\el/ or ignite a t)_q/er towel.
i(:: I)o not use tile mi(rowave to
(tl_ ' newspapers.
i_)1Not all plastic wrap is suitable
/br use in mierowm e o\ens.
Check die package tbr
tn:oper rise.
i(:: Paper towels, wm-:ed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes ill order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sm:e to vent
])k_Stl(wI_]) so st('_l// (an
CS('_I] )e.
i_)_ Co()kx_]?e lll_W be(Ollle ]lot
because ot hetu transtbrred
fi'om the hetm'd/bod.
Pot holders muv be needed
to handle the cook_are.
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J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
_x'nted as directed bv
package. If th(\_ are not,
plastic could burst dm-ing or
immediately atier cooking,
possibly resulting in il_im T.
.\lso, plastic storage
containers should be at least
t)artially III/C(;_'lTe(t t)ecallse
th(\v/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wr_l]), tel/lOve covelJng
carefllllv and direct steam
_lW_lV/i'Olll hallds all(| /i_ce.
Use/oil onh as direcied in
this guide. TV dimmrs ma}
be microwmvd in toil trm_'_
less than 3/4" high; remo_v
the top loll cover and return
the trm to the box. When
using/oil in the microwave
o\en, keep the [oil at leas{
l" mva} t_'om the sides of
the ()\ell.
Plastic cookwm:e Plastic
cookware (lesiglle(t tot
mi(rowm e (()()king is very
usefi_l, bm should be used
(areflflh. E_en mi( row_\ e-
s_)/_'t)lasti( m m not be as
tolemm of o\ ercooking
con(lid(ms as are glass or
ceralili€ l//aie]-i_ds and
ill?iv' so/len or char if
sut!iected to short periods
of over(ooking. In longer
expos/ires Io o_,_')'(ooking,
the ti)od and cookware
could iglfite.
Follow thoso guidolinos:
.....................t)lastics only mid
use them in su:i( t
(oml)lian_ e with
the (ookwa)'e
ill?in i lt_t( |/11"( ,l?_S
recol//l//endaiions,
_: Do not microwme emt)r _
.....................COllIail leFs.
Do not permit (hildren
.....................to use plastic ( ()()k'_'a];e
withollt colIll)lete
Silt)el'\_sion.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
"Ellis applian_ e must be grounded. Ill the ev(nt of an elecoical
short circlfit, grom/ding red/_ces tile risk of ( lectric shock 1)_.
providing an _scape wir_ Ibr tile electric cmTl'ent.
This >q/l/li_mce is equipped with >ti/ower cord hm'ing _l grounding
wire with a gromlding plug. The plug must be plugg-ed into an
outlet that is properly installed and gromlded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the gTomlding
iI/StlTUelJons aN?(ll()t coillt/letely understood, or i] do/ll)t exists as to
wh_ ther tile N_plianee is properly glzmnded.
If tile outlet is a standmxl 2-prong wall outl(t, it is your personal
responsibilit} and oblig:_tion to ha_ it replaced with a l/_x)l/elly
grom/ded 3-p_xmg wall omlet.
Do not raider am. circmnstanees cut or Fe[/lllVe tile third (ground)
prong li'om tile power co_xl.
We do not reconmlend using all (xtension cord with this appliance.
If th_ t/ower cord is too short, hme a qualilied ek etrieian or service
technician install an outlet near the >q)plianee. (See WARNINg--
EXTENSION CORDSsection.)
For best op(ration, phtg this appliance into its _)_rI_(l(clrical
outlet |o pr_em Ill< kering of lights, blowing of tuse or _ripping
of Cil'CUil blTeal_el2
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
gecause of potemial sat_'tv
hazards under certaiD condidons,
we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug. I towever,
i/vou still eh'(t to use ml adapter,
where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION _r
be made to a t)rol>erly groml(h'd
2-prong wi41lreceptade by the use
of a UI Aisted adapter which is
available at most local hatx/ware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned wittl tlle larger slot
in the _dl receptacle to l)_x>vide t)ml)er t)olm-ity in the c(mnection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching tho adaptor ground tormina/ to the wall rocoptaclo
corot scrow doos not ground tho applianco unloss tho corot scrow is
motol, and not insulatod, and tho wall rocoptoclo is gmundod through
tho houso wiring.
Aligniarge I _ Jl
p,o.ss/sLot I !1
TEMPORARV andfirmconnaction
METHOD_ beforeusa.
}bu should have the citx:uit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sm:e the receptacle is 1)ml)efly gromlded.
When disctmnecdng the power cord ti:om the adal)ter, always hold
the adapter wit]l one hm_(t. If tllis is not done, {l_e adal)ter gtx)und
terminal is vet} likely to break with repeated use. Should this
hat)pen, 00 NOTUSE tile appliance m_til a t)rot>er gTound has
again been esmt)lished.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently,
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because ti'equent
(tis((mne(don o/the t)oweF (oyd pla(es m_due strain on tll_'
adapter and leads to e_vntual/ailm:e of the adapter g_:om_d
terminal, hbu should hm_' die 2-lining wall receptacle replaced
widl a 3-t>rong (grounding) tx'cet)tacle by a qualilied elecu'ician
belore using die at)pliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
_\ shoT'| t)oWeI" Supply cord is provided to _x'dme die _fisks resulUng
/i'om becoming entangled in or ufipping o\er a longer cord.
Extension cords mm be used if you are carefld in using diem.
If an extension cord is used--
_i_The,..,'kedele.,_i.,1,.,t._o*,t,e_,xte._io..,rd..t,o,,ld,,e
.....................at least as great as the elecllJcal rating ot the apl_liance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
.....................it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
N Thee..e._io..,,'dCO,lid,,e_,,',:..ged_,,,I,.,it,,i..o1
dFat)e o'_el? the (Olllllel?{O t) or tal)leto l) where it (an 1)e t)lllled
on by dfildren or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, tile interior light InW Ilk ker and the
blovv_'r SO/llld 1//}1"_ V}tFV whell tl/e l//icrowa_' o_,t'n is Oil. Cooking
times ma} be longel; too.
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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom your model.
Featuresof the Oven
Door Latches,
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Window with Metal Shield. S(reen ;_dlowscooking t() be "_i(!_r(!(t
while keeping ]//i(170_r_l_,(!S(onfined in the oxen.
TouchControl Panel Display.
DoorLatchRelease. Presslatd_releaseu) opendoor:
RemovableTurntable, Turnmbleandsupportmustbeint)la( e
W]l(fl/ /lSil/g _]1(' o'_en. "]']l(f till?lH_d)l(' l//_z'_' l)(' l_el//o'_(fd _()1"
(lemfing.
Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
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walls of the microwave oven,
OptionalAccessories
A\ ailablc _t cxn:a (ost ti'om y'om: (;E sul)plier.
04-,4019Hanging Kit allows this o'_en to be mom_ted m_(ler a (abinet.
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JX82727" BmTt-ln Kit _d]ows dfis o'_en to l)e buih imo a (_d)inet or wall.
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Youcan microwave by trine, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
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[_TO/TIME
0 0
CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceor twice
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amountof defrostingtime
Presstwice
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Startsimmediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
0
SensorFeatures and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime
CHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(chickenpieces)
Presstwice (fish fillets)
POTATO Starts immediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
(onsomemodels)
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Foodweight
Pressonce
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Aboutchanging the power level
'Itle power h'vel m_ly be emered or changed
immediately after eme]Jng tile tL'_mlre time lot TIME
mm0m _
I _AUTO/TIME_= J/
COOK TIME DEFROSTor EXPRESS COOK.The t)ower
le\el mm _lso be (hanged during dine (o/lntdowll.
-_ Press TIME COOKor selelt Time Defrost.
Emer looking or deffosdng time.
P,essPOWERtEVEt.
Sele(t desired t)oweF lexel 1-10.
Press START
\ bdabh' t)ower h'vels add Jh'xit)ili_. _o microwm e
looking. The t)()_r(']: levels on die llli(TOW_lve liven
C_ln be cOlIlt)_tl'ed to Ill(' SIll'{_tce Ilnits on _t range.
I_lel/ ])OWCF le\ el glv('s }_o/l liliei'ow_l\ e ('n(']_g_' _t C(TuAin
t)er(em o/the dine. Power level 7 is mi(Towa\ e energy
700_, o/tile time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% oi die
time. Most cooking will be done on High (powerleve110)
whi(h g_ves you 100% po_er. Powerleve110 _ill cook
/i*swr but tood mm need more ti'equent sdrdng,
rot:_dng or turning (/v('_: A h)wer setling will look mol'e
e\ enly mid need less sdrdng or ro_lting o/die too(t.
SoIlle ]()ods lIl_lV l/_lve belief ]l_lVOl; {extll]_e Of
al)t)em:ml(e i/one o{ tile h)wer settings is used. Use
_tlo/ver 1)o/ve]: h'_el/vhe]/(()()king/oods theft have a
ten(ten(_" to boil (/ve_: su(h _s s(Mlol)ed [)omtoes.
Rest t)efiods (/vhe]l die Illi(TO/V_l\ e e]le]:g_' Q(les oit)
give time t0r tile/oo(t to "equMize" or mmsl('r heat |o
tile inside o/die 1oo(t. An exmnl)le o/this is shown wiih
power level 3--the d eli'ost Q'(le. II mi(Towm e energy'
did not (y(le olE tile outside ot tile/ood wouM look
belore tile inside _r_s(l('fl:()St('(I.
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Here are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: (;emle cooking o/meat mid t)ouhry;
l)_&ing (assemles mid rehe_ting.
Medimn 5: Slow cooking and lenderizing/or slews _tl/(t
less tellde17 c/ItS o{ l/legit.
Low2or3: I)eii'osdng: simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keel)ing tbod %_r_l]:_I_;softening l)utter.
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Aboutthetimefeatures, c,,,
Time Cook
Time CooRI
Power level 10 (High) is amomatk all? sel, bm ?<m ma_
change it fi_r more flex bi
(Pre.'._ POWER LEVEL. Sele(t a desired power level
1-10.)
Ym m m open die door dm'ing Time Cook lo check
lhe fOOd. (]lose lhe door alld press STARTto resume
cooking.
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TimeCook//
I _ets yotl chang-c po_vr lewis amomatically dm-lng
cooking Here's ho_ to do it:
IN r mec00K.
Ellt_!r I]l(t first cook lilIle.
_i Change lh( po,,, r levd if)(,,, don'i ,,r_, _,_1
.....................pow_,a (Press POWERLEVEL Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
l(mer die second cook dme
..................... l)()_r_: (Press POWERLEVEL Sele(_ a desired
power lcxel 1-1 O)
At tile _nd of Time Cook I, Time Cook I/comets down.
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to l0 lnin.,
(frozenspears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl.
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 btmch 18 to 25 mhl. Ill 2-(it. casserole, place
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bmlch 7 to 10 mhl.
(fresh spears) l bmlch 9to 13 mln.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 nfin.
chopped)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nfin.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 mhl.
(wedges) 7 to lO mhl.
Carrots
(fresh,Sliced)
(frozen)
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(flowerets)
(fresh,whole)
(frozen)
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Amount Time Comments
Med-High (7)
llb. cuth_half 12to 17rain.
10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl.
(1¼ to 1_/2lbs.)
(1¼to P/2 lbs.)
(about 2 lbs.)
1 lb. 6 to 9 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhL
1 medimn head 9 to 14 mhl.
1 medimn head 9 to 17 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl.
In 1½-qt. obl(/ng glass baking
dish, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casselxlle.
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons w_tel_
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
1/2 cup w;ltel2
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place l/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole.
Ill 1-qt. casselx)le, ])lace
24t_d)les])oons w_ffeE
Ill 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup Wiltel=
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, |)lace
1/4 cup water.
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel=
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 t_d)les])oons w_ffeE
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/9 cup Wiltel=
In 2-qt. casserole, place
l/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablesl)oons water:
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Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin. In 1-(t t. (asserole, t)la(e
2 tal)lesl)OOllS water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 nfin. In 2-(it. oblong glass baking
per ear
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(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 nlill,
2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 rain.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package
Peas
(fresh, Shelled) 2 lbs. tmshelled 9 to 12 rain.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 11 to 14 mhl.
white) (6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 mln.
sweet or white)
per ear
4 to 8 nfin.
Spinach
10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 ,nln.
(frozen,chopped lO-oz, package 5 to 8 ntha.
andleaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 nfin.
andyellow)
(winter,acorn 1 or 2 squash 7 to 11 mhl.
or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)
dish, place corn. ff corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cu l) water;
P,eammge after half of time.
Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wmt). Rearnmge alier
half of dine.
In 1-(it. casserole, t)la/e
) t d)les t OOllS v_it(1.
In 1-(it. casserole, t)lace
]/4 cup water.
In 1-(tL casserole, t)lace
2 ml)lest)oons wamr.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
(ll t) 'water. Stir a/ier hal/el time.
Pierce widl cooking Jerk. Place
ill cen|er of the oven. Iet sial/(t
5 mim_tes.
In 2-qt. casserole, t)lace washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, t)la(e
3 tal)lesl)oons water.
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup _te_x
Cut in halt and remo_e fibrous
membranes. In 2-qL oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cm-side-u t)
alier 4 minutes.
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TimeDefrost
110EFR0sT5
Allows _m to defi'ost for a selected length of time. See
tile Defrosting Guide tot suggested times. (Auto Defrost
('xl)hdncd in the About the auto feature sc(tion.)
DEFRDSrAUrO/rIMEt,,ri.,
_ Enter dcflx)sting time.
@
Prcss START.
Turn f(,od oxer '_r]'(_'_the oxen sig_mls.
Prcss START
Power level is au_omad(_dlv set _ 3, bm (m_ t)e changed.
Ym can deti'os_ small i_ems (tui(kly 1)}raising d_e t)o_,n'r
h'\ el after erecting tile thin'. Power level 7 cuts tilt, total
(h'/i'osting tim(' iH about hal/:, powerleve110 (uts the
total till/(' tO _tl)l)I'oxil//_ttt'lv l/3. ][_()_r('v(']', /()()(] will
need l//OYe ]i;eqllelH _tttelltiOl/ Ill,ill IIS/lal,
At one half of selected (teti'osting dine, the o\en signals
TURN. At dfis time, turn load o\'cr and t)reak apart or
r('arrangc pieces tar mar(' cvcn deti'osting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of toil.
A dull tlmmt)ing noise ma} t)e heard (huJng (teli:osting.
This is normal when o\'cn is not at)crating at High t)owe_:
Defrosting tips
_: I:oo(ts/i'ozcn in 1)at)or or 1)lasti( (m_ t)c (h'li'oswd in
the t)a(kagc. Closed t)a(kages should t)e slit, t)ier(e(I
or v('nted AFI'I_2R ti)od h_s 1)artially defrosted. Plasti(
storage (ontainers should be t)artially m_(ov('red.
J} I:mnily-size, t)r('l)a(kagcd/i'ozcn dinners can be
deli'oswd and microw_wc(t, ff the load is ill a ti)il
COI/[_lil/eI; |l?_tllSt('l? it 10 a lnicrowave-sali_' dish.
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J? Foods that spoil (asily should not be allowed t(/sit
(rot for more thml on( hour _lfler deti'osring. Re(Ira
t(ml)(r_m_re l:)romotes tile growth of hm'mfifl bacteria.
N For inert e\'cn deli'osfing of lm:gcr/_)ods, such
_s ro_sts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large lnea|s are
c()mt)letely deli'os_ed t)el_)re cooking.
J? When de/i'osted, ti)od should t)e cool but so/tened in
all areas. I/still slightly icy, r('mrn _() _l/e microwave
very lwieflv or let it staHd a tbw miHutes.
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Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1piece) ]/2 m:m.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rim1.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen(lib.) 8 to ]21_1,
Shellfish, smallpieces (! lb,) 5 to 8 nfin. P]a(e b]o(k in (asserole. Turn met
and break ut) after halt the time.
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Plasticpouch- 1 or2
(10-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon(1lb.)
Franks(1/bj
Ground/neat(I lb.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks,chopsandcutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cutup (2½ to 3 Ibsj
Chicken,whole
(2½ to 3lbsJ
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast(4to6 Ibsj
3 to 7 nfin.
3 to 6 nfin.
3 to 6 nfin.
5 to 8 lnhl.
10 to 16 mhl.
per lb.
5to 10 mhl.
per lb.
16 to 22 nfin.
22 to 28 nfin.
9 to 16 mln.
per lb.
5 to 10 rain.
per lb.
Place mK)pened package in o_en.
Iet stand 5 mimnes a/ler de/i'osting.
Place UnOl)ened package in o_vn.
Microwave just until fi'anks can be
separated. I,et stand 5 mimlms,
if ne(e,,,sar), to comt)lete defl:osting.
Turn meat o\er after half the time.
rise power level I.
Place unwmpt)ed meat in cooking
dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with toil.
When tinished, separate pieces and
Metstand to complete de/i:osting.
Place wrat)t)ed chicken in dish. Unwrap
and tm:n over a/ier half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and l/licI'ow;l_e
2--4 mimltes more, if necessar_ Let stand
to finish defl:osfing.
Place wral)t)ed chicken in dish. After half
the tillle,/lnw17}l]) and 1111)I1 chicken ore1:
Shield _r_]_ _:_'_S wilh loll. Finish
deti:osung. I/necessary, run coM water
in the cavity until giMets can be removed.
Place mlwmpt)ed hen in the o_vn
breast-side-up. "1"111:11o_w _Oer half
the tillle. Rtln cool x_;ttel? in the
(avit_ until giblets can be remo\ed.
Place mlwmt)ped breast in dish breast-
side-down. ,\lier half the time, turn oxer
and shield warn1 areas with toil. Finish
deti'osfing. Iet stand 1-2 hours in
re/i'igen_tor to coml)lete de/i'osting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook 1)a(ts (/i'om 1 to 6)
/or 1 to 6 mimm's o/(ooking at powerlevel I0.
For exm_t)h' , t)r('ss the 2 pad t_)r 2 _filmt('s o/
(ookin_; time.
Tile power h'_el (m) t)e (hanged as dine is (omldllg
down. Press POWERLEVEL alld _'nter 1-10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways,"
_) It will add 30 seconds to the til_le (:ou_lting down
('ach time the pad is [)resse(t.
J_ It can be used as a quick w_}' to set 30 seconds of
cooking dill('.
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There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
_:i!Remo_(' meat ti'om t)a(kagc and pla(c on mi(ro\+av('-
sal;v dish.
N "IMce (Im+ing deli'ost, the o_en signals TURN. At each
TURN signal, turn the tbod over. R('mov(' deli'osted
meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of tbil.
J? Alier defi'osting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to (omplete (teli'osting. I +atge roasts shouht stand tbr
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of foodis stated in poundsand ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths_1)of apounr_
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths ofa pound)
I_2 l I
3 J2
4--5 J3
6-7 J4
8 J5
9--10 J6
II J7
12-13 J8
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Humidity Sensor
Thc Sensor Features detect tilt, incr_ _sing humidity
rcl{,_ts('d d/l_ng- coo]_.Jn_ -. TJl(' o_,{'n _HtOIll_ti( _lll? ;t(!i//sts
th{ cooking time to _ztnous typ(s and amounts of Jood.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succes.qon
on tile stone Iood portion_it imp? result in scx(rch
o_ercookcd or burnt lood. If ff)od is/mdcrcookcd
_tJier Ill( CO[l]ltdo\_n, rise Time Cook tbr additional
cooMng time.
i,:: Tile ])roper containers and ¢o_wrs are essenti_fl J_)r
best sensor cooking.
2
Covered
:_i_:A1wttv._ IlSe l//icl'ow_\ ('-sa](' containelPS alia (-o\'(T
them with lids or \'creed plastic wrap. Never use
fight-sealing plan,tic (onminers---th_\v can prc_mt
St(*_tl// []'(till eSC_q)illg }ill(| C_t/ISe ]ood to ovcrcook.
Veoted
Dry off dishes so they don't misbad
t])o SOt)SOL
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_,i_Be sure tile outside of tile cooking cont_finers and
the inside of tile microwave oven are (Ir_ beJore
placing/ood in tile (}\el/. Beads of n/oistm'{' turning
into swam {an mish'ad tilt' st,nsor.
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Popoor,
To use dw Popcorn f+e_tttlre:
l/., ,.s.-.,.o.s,TimeCook
(bsstime)(m0retime) ::::::"_it the t/a, kage is less thml 3.0 oun(es or larger
Useonlywithprepackagedmicrowave
popcorn weig/lfl_g 3.0to3.5ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
than 3.5 ounces. Place the t)aekage of t)opcorn
in the (enter el the mierowm e.
':';_ Pr( ss POPCORN. The oven starts immediateh'.
If you ot)en the door \vhile POPCORN is (tist/l_yed,
SENSOR ERROR will alllleat_ Close the (tool. press
CLEAR/OFFand begin again.
During the POPCORNcyde, the turntable will rotate, stop,
then rotaR' _*._dill. "I]lis t('_lHlre t)t'ovi(]es Ot)t]llttllll l'es/llt_.
If food is tmdercooked a/i('r the cotmtdown use _me
Cook tot addidonal (,),)king dine.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook _me
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NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
If you find that tile brand of t)ot)corn you use
tmdeq)otls or o_er(ooks (onsistentl}. you can _1(t(tor
stlbtr+wt 2()--._$0 se(ollds to the +ltlt()ltl_tti( t)Ollt)illg +til//e.
Toadd time:
After pressing POPCORN, tlress 9 immedimelv after the
o\en starts for an extra 20 seconds. Pre._'+ 9 ag;dn to add
m/other 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional thne).
Tosubtract time:
At_er pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately _d_er
tile ,)\el/ starts/or 20 se(onds less (,),)king time.
Pre_,, 1 ag_fin to re(lu(e cooking time mlother
lO se(onds (total 30 seconds Hess time).
Beverage
t're_', BEVERAGE to heat _1cu l) o/c olt('e or other
bever_lge.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
It toed is mMer(ooked after the (omltdown use
Time Cook tot _dditional (,),)king time.
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Reheat
The Reheat/:rarer( • reheats single s(rvings oflm,_iously
_ooked t_)ods or a plate ofleflo_vrs.
(lesstime}(moretime)
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
Toreduce time by 10%:
Pr(ss 1 _ticr the fl'amrc pad.
Toadd 10%to cooking time:
Pr(ss 9 alier tlw [i aura' pad.
NOTE" Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Pla(e (o,e,'ed food in the o, en. Press REHEAT
:::::::::::::::::"[lie OXell starts immediately
"I]le oven sigmals when steam is sensed and file
time remaining beg{ns (xmnting down.
Do not open the oxen door until time is (ounting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press START
immediately.
Afterremovingfoodfromtheoven,stir,ff possible,to even
outthetmnpemtnre.Reheatedfoodsmay havewide
variationsintemperature.Someareasmaybe extremely hot.
If tood is not hot enough after the cotmtdown, use
_me Cook t_)r additional reheating time.
Some FoodsNot Recommended for Use With Reheat
h is l)est to use Time Cook lot du'sc/oods:
_ Bread t}roducts.
_: Foods that must be reheated tmcoxered.
_) Foods tl/:_.tneed to be stirred or rotated.
_: Foods (ailing/or a dry look or (risp sur/iwe a/leT
reheating.
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Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces
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Sensorcookinggivesyoueasy,
automaticresultswithavariety,of
toeds(seetileCeokiegGuidebelow).
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Place coot'red Jood in die oven. Press tile ibod pad.
For '+_'get:ables,])ress tile VEGETABLEpad ()lice [k)r
/i'esh vegetables, m,i(e lot/i'ozen vegetables or dm'e
times tbr cmmed veg-etables. For chicken or tish,
t)ress tile CHICKEN/FISHpad once for chicken pie(es
or twice/or fish. The oven starts immediately
The oven sigllals v_rhel/steam is sensed and the
time remainillg begins ( O/ll/tJl/g dowl/. "['llrl/ OF
stir Ihe toed it" ne(e._sar_.
1)O I/O| opel/ the ovel/dool; tllltil til//e is (Olll/til/g
d(mn. lI die door is opened, close it and press START
immediateh.
If t()od is/llldelTcooke(] a/ier the (Ollll|dowI/, ilse
Time Cook for additional cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings
for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models):
_i)u (an a(!iust the cooking time ti)r all tbo(ts to suit
your ])ersomd taste.
To reduce time by I0%:
Pre._s I within 30 seconds after t)re._sing tile/ood pad.
Toadd I0% to cooking time:
Pre._e 9 wit]lil1.30 se(onds after ])re._eing the/ood pad.
Cooking Guide
Amount Comments
Canned Vegetables 4-16 oz (;over 'with lid or xellte(t ])lastic wrap
Frozen Vegetable s 4-16 oz Follow package instru(tions tor adding
%%ratel_.(_o_,eF with lid or xented t)lasii(_r_]).
Fresh Vegetable s 4-16 (,z Add 1/4 cup *+*(_.teF pel: serxing.
Covel _wi|]l lid or xented plasti( wFap
Potatoes 1/2-2 lbs Pier(e skin with fork. I lace potatoes
Oll the HIl:l/ta|)le.
Fish 4-16 oz Coxel" wJ|]l vented plasd( wrap
Chicken Pieces 1-8 pie(es (;oxer with xented t)lasdc wrap.
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Aboutthe otherfeatures.
Help
The HELP pad displaT_s t_3ature intormaiion and helpflil
hints. Press HELP,|t1(311select _zt_3_mn:e t)_d.
CookingCompleteReminder
"[_7remind you that "_ouhme t_od in file oxen, file oxen
will displa5 FOOD IS READY and beep on_c _ mimlte
m_til you eifller open the oxen door or press CLEAR/OFF,
Clock
PI't_ss Io e11I(_r t]l(_ IJlIR_ 17_ (ta'_ 171" I17 (]le(k t]l(_ IJllR_
/:7["day while mi( rowaving.
p_'_,s_stosg.
I_11i(!rt1111(!oI d_l'5'.
Select AM or PM.
Press SNeT 171_CLOCK.
@ ScrollSpeed
_0_0 "[]m s(roll speed/7t" |1/(3(lispla[_ (m_ be (Thang(!(t. Press
m_d t1/71(tthe AM/PM pad about 2/seconds Io bring up
the display. Select 1-5 for slow Io tiast scroll speed.
StarYPause
In addition to starting man" 5'thn_ iions, SFAfiq'/PAUSE
_tllows }'1>11to stop <ooking witll/>/lt opening the door
or clearing the display.
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Reminder
The Reminder f(_amre (an lx used like an alarm (lo(k
op( rating. The Reminder time (an 1)( s(t ui) iT)
Press REMINDER.
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Press REMINDER. When Reminder sigl_al o((urs,
.....................t)ress REMINDER to ttzrn it oil The Reminder
t]]_(' ]_{_r ])(' (]is])l_l_r('(] ])} ])lX'SSiI/_ REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is seL To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press REMINDER, then O.The REM indicator wi// no longer
be lit.
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Delay Start
Delay Start allows _ou iT)set the I//iCF()W_t_,(_t() (lela_
(ooking ut) to 24 hom:s.
Enter the time you %_r_t]lt111(!O_,(_HtO start. (Be sure
...................the mi(rowa',e (|o(k sJlows the (oFre(t t]H/e 7)_ d+l_'.)
_- Select AM or PM.
Select am combination 7,t DefrostAuto/Time
and Time Cook.
Press START.
The Delay Start time will 1)(! (lisl)layed plus DS. The oxen
will autom_ti(_llv stm:t ;_t tit(: (tel_lved tin/e.
The time of day mm be displayed |)y pressing CLOCK.
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Aboutthe otherfeatures.
ChildLock-Out
}()/l 1//_1_lock the COlltrol panel to t)I'(w('n| {tie l//icl'owa_e
/i'om being accidentally started or used b_ children.
"Ib lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF
lot _d)out three seconds. When the control t)anel is
locked, an L will be displa}vd to the exu:eme lJglu.
Turntable
For best cooking results, h'a\ c the mrntal_h' on.
h can be turned oil (br larg(' dishes. Press TURNTABLE
to tt_rn the tur]Habh' on or o1]_
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.
Be (aretul mu(hing the turntal)le (tinting and after
looking.
TimerOn/Off
TimerOn/Off operates as a mimue timer and (an 1)e
used at aw; time, ('v('n \,,hen the oven is operating.
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Nii TIMERON/OFF.,
When lime is ut), d_e oven will signal. "Ib turn off the
diner sig_al, press rIMER ON/OFe
NOTE"The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is
operating.
Display On/Off
To turn the (lock dist)lay on or olK press and hold 0
/or al)out 3 seconds. The Display On/Off/('at m:e cromer
be used while a cooking t('amre is in use.
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Microwave terms. 9e.oo,,
Definition
Arcing .\r(ing is the 1//i( FoD_r_,(!|(._1:111{()1_sparks in the oxen. Ar(ing is
}_: toil thai is not molded |o t_)()(t (upturned edges a(t like
{'tlll(!llll_'tS).
5_ l_e(v(led paper [ow(_]s comaining small meted pie(es.
Covering Coxers hold in mois|ure, allow tor more exert heating and reduce
(ooking time. Venting t)lasti( v,rmp or (o'_ering with wax pal)Dr
allows exc('ss s|ean/to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, you shiel(t c]'d(ken breasts or baked too(ts |o
t)re'_ent o'_e_:browning. When mi(rowa'ving, you use small stlJl)s
ot toil to shield |bin par|s, such as the tips of Wil/_,rS and legs on
poulu 3 whi(h would (ook beti)re larger parts.
Standing Time When _ou (ook with regular mens, ti)ods su(h as roasts or (akes
are allowed to stand to finish (ooking or to set. Sianding |ime is
espe(iall'_ importan| in mi(rowme (ooking. Note tha| a
H/i(Fowaxed (ake is llOt pla(ed Oll a (oolillg l_l(k.
Venting \{ier (o'_elJng a dish with plasti( *&rl:_lp, "}'0/| X(._I/|th_ |)lasti( wrap 1)}
t[llTllil/g- 1)a(k 011{! (X)I"I/CF SO (_XC{!SS St{?_II// (?_t_l/ es(ape.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with _t solution oJ
baking soda and water keeps the inside flesh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part ofthis oven.
How to Cleanthe Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts
on the Doer
Some spatters cm_ be remo_x_d with a paper towel;
others ma} require a dmnp cloth. Rcmo_' greasy
spatters with a sud.,,y cloth, then lJnse with a dam 1)
cloth. Do not use abrasive clem_ers or shaq_ mensils
on o\'('ll x_dls.
Todean the surface of the door and the surfaceof the oven that
come together upon closing, useonly mild, nonabrasivesoaps
or detergents using asponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp
cloth and dr_
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of
your microwave.
Removable Turntableand Turntable Support
To t)revem breakage, do not place tlle mrut_d)le into
water.just alter (()()king. Wash it careflfllv in warm, S[I(|Nyr
water or in tlle dishwasher. The turntable m_d support
can be broken if droi)ped. Remember; do not operate
the o\en without the turntable and support in place.
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How to Cleanthe Outside
the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage
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the appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwm e with a suds} cloth.
Rinse m_d then dry. Wipe die window (lem_ widl a
damp ch)th.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe witl/a dam t) clodl. [)r_' thoroughly'. Do not use
cleaning sl)r_l_'s, la_\ge mnimnts of soap and watec
al)_lsives or shaq) ok!iects on the l)m_el--th(\_ cm_
damage it. Some t)aper towels can also scratch die
control panel.
Door Surface
It's important to kee t) die area clean \shere die door
seals ag_dnst the iili(l'ow_l\ e. (_Is(' only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied wid/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+dnh'ss steel Stir'lit(e, /lse _1hot, (tmn l)
(loth with a mild detergent suitM)le t_)l"st_dnless steel
sm:Ihces. Use a clem/, hot, (lain l) (loth to remove soap.
I)ry with a dry', clem_ clodl. Alwm_'_ scrub lightly in the
dire(tion of the wain.
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Beforeyou call 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
Controlpanellighted, yet Door not securely closed. ( )pen Ow door ml(t (lose
oven will not start se( urclv.
"SENSORERROR"
appearsondisplay
A fuse hi your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. ' Unphlg the microwtlve
Plug not fully hlserted ' Make sure the 3-prong
hlto wall oudet, plug on tl_t' oven is flllly
Door not securely closed. ()pen the door and (lose
STARTpad not pressed
after enterhlg cookhlg
selection.
Another selection entered Press CLEAR/OFE
already hi oven and
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cool_lg time not entered _ Make sure you hm_'
after wesshlg TIME COOK. emered cooking time
CLEAR/OFF was pressed P.eset cooking program
accidentally, and press START
Food weight not entered Make sure you hme
after selectillg Auto Defrost. elltered tood weight
Durhag Popcorn, Reheat,
Beverage, Chicken/Fish,
Potato, or Vegetable
progrmn, the door was
opened before stemn
could be detected.
Steam was not detected
ill nlaXilllOlll amotmt
of lime.
What ToDo
Repk_(e _use or reset
circuit breaker.
oxen, then plug it back in.
inserted into wall outlet.
seclll'elv.
' Press START
after pressing TIMECOOK
a/ier selecting Auto Defrost.
Close file dool; press
CLEAR/OFFand begin ag'ain.
+ Use 7_me Cook to heat
lot more time.
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PossibleCauses
"LOCKED"appears in The conu'ol has been
display locked. (When die conlrol
panelis locked, an L will
be displayed.)
Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single Use Time Cook ti_l: lm:gc
for Sensor Reheat servh .lgs of recommended _mo/rots of fo()(t.
foods.
What ToDo
PI_c._,_md hokt CLEAR/OFF
fOV _'t|)o/lt tJ/l'_(_ SCCOI/(tS to
/I]l]o(k the (ont]?ol.
ThingsThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
_: I,ight _'cilc(-tion _r()m_d (|oor or outer (_sc.
_ Dimming ov(,n light m_d (hm_g(' i_ the blower som_(| at |)owcr
l('\ cls other them high.
_: I)l_ll tlmml)ing som_d while o_;('1/is o[)c_:_ting.
_ "Iin'nt_|)lc st_ll:tS_m(| sto|)s _mt()m_ti(_dl}' (hn-i_g POPCORN.
_: "I"(!r_dio int('l'J('_'('n((" might 11('not|(('(| while _sing th('
mi( r()_( '. Simik_r t() the intcrlt'_'('_(c (t_us('d 1)_ od_cr smtdl
_q)plim_(cs, it does not i_di(_tc _ p_'oi)lcm with |tic IIli('l'O'¢Vr_l\C.
Ph_g the mi(_:ow_v(' into _ (|il|('rent ele(-t_'i(_l (ir( uit, mo_( • the
t_(|io ()_:TV _s |i_: a_\ |i'om the mi(_:ow_\'(' as pos._it)lc, or
(h('(k d_c |)osidon _md sign_fl o| the TV!r_dio m_t('m_.
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GEMicrowave Oven Warranty.
Allwarrantyserviceprovidedby ourFactoryService
Centers,oranauthorizedCustomerCare_technician.
Toscheduleservice,on-line,24hoursaday,visit
usat ge.com,orcall800.G£CARES(800.432.2737).
Pleasehaveserialandmodelnumbersavailable
whencallingforservice.
GE Will Replace:
One Year AnypattoI die mi(rowave oven which :ails due to a defect
From the date Ofthe in matedals or v,orkmaushit). During this limited one-year
origina!purchase warranty, (',E _dll also prox_de, free of charge, all labor and
relFded sev_i(e 1o replFt(e t]le (Je_x tJ_e t)al:[_
Five Years The magnetron tube,if the magnetr(m robe tiails due
Fromthe date Of to a (lef(K[ ill lil_l|erialsor worklIlallship. I)/llJl/g" |]SIS
Origina! purchase five-year limited warrau_ _r(_ will t)e rest)ousible for
ally labor (71: ill-holile ser\_( e ( osts.
For each of the above limited warranties: Toavoid any trip charges you must take the microwave
oven to a GeneralElectricCustomer Care_servicer and pick it upfollowing service.In-home service is
also available, but you must pay for theservice technician's travel costs toyour home,
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.
_: hnproper hlstallafion, defivery or
lllaintenance.
_: Product not accessible to provide
required service.
_: Failure of the product or damage to
the product if it is abused, misused
(for exmnple, cavity arcing from wire
rack or metal/foil), or used for other
thin1 the hltended purpose or used
colmnercially.
_: Replacement of house fuses or
resetth ._gof circuit breakers.
_: Dmnage to die product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
_: Incidental or consequential dmnage
caused by possible defects with this
applimlce.
J_ Dmnag, e caused after delivery.
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedyis
product repair as providedin this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties ofmerchantability or fituess for a particular
purpose,are limited toone year or the shortest periodallowed by law.
Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for productspurchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where serviceby a GEAuthorized
Serviceris not available, youmaybe responsible for a trip charge or youmay be required to bring the
product to an Authorized GEServiceLocationfor service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes theservice
calls toyour home.
Some states donot allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages.This
warrantygives youspecific legal rights, andyou may also haveother rights which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumeraffairs office or }lout
state's Attomey General
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, AT 40225
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ConsumerSupport.
GEAppliancesWebsite 9e.co,,
I tave a question or n_ed assistance with your appliance? "IiT the GE Applian_ es Webs(re
24 hours a da?: any day <)f the yem-! For great_ r (onvcnien(e an(l thst( r sel"d(e, you can
l]<)w ([()wlllo_d Owtlei's MatltlEtls, order parts, (_tillog_, or even schedtde sel_i(e Ol]-litl( .
You can also ".%k Our "]_'anl of Experts'"" your questions, and so much more...
ScheduleService
ExpertGE repairs_rvi(xisonlyone st([)away fiom yore doo1:Get on-lineand
S([l( ([ll[( VOII[" Sel-vi(e _1 VOllr (OllX<eIli( ll(e _4 hollrs ally (]av of tel( vear! ( )1 (all
800.(;E.('ARlqS(800.432.2737)duringnormal busim sshours.
RealLifeDesignStudio
GE supports the l fniversal Design conceptIproducts, ser,.Jces and emironments t[lat
/an be used I)) people of all ages, sizes mid cat)abilities, l_,\_re/ognize the need to
design t})r a wide range of ptl):_i/al and mental abiliti( s and inlpairnlents. For details
of GE's l fniversal I)esign applications, including kitchen design i(kas ti)r people with
disal)ilities, check out our l_,i'bsite mda?; N)r the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.(;EAC (800.833.4322).
ExtendedWarranties
Purchase a GE extended warranw and learn about special discount5 that are available
while v(mr wanantv is still in etib_ t. _m tan purl hase it on-line anytime, or call
800.626.2224 during nornlal business hours. (;E Consumer Itome SelaJces will
still be there aider yore" warramy t_xpires.
PartsandAccessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can lime [)arts or accessories
sent dire( tlv totheir homes (VISA, MasterCard and Dis( over lards are accepted).
Order on-line rodin; 24 hours (_'ery (lay or I)? phone at 800.626.2002 during normal
bllSiIleSS hotlrs.
Instructionscontainedinthis manual coverprocedures to be performed byany user.
Other servicing generally should he referred to qualified service personnel. Caution
mustbe exercised, since impreperservicing may cause unsafe operation.
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If you are not sat(stied with the serxicl you rl ceiw fi-om GE, contact us on our l_,kq)sin "
with all the details in( luding your phone numben or write to:
RegisterYourAppliance
Register ),our new appfiance on-line---at your convenience! Timely product registration
will alh)w flu enhaured commllni( at(on and prompt servile undlr tile terIlls ofyotlr
warrant); should tile need arise. _})u mav also mail in the pre-printed registration card
in/hlded in the pal king material.
Genl ral Manager; Custonler Relations
GE Appliaures, .\ppliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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