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You’ll find them on a.label inside the oven on the upper left side.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Microwave C)ven. Before sending in this card,
please write these numbers here:
Model Serial No.. Use these numbers in any correspondence or ser-
vice calIs concern ing your Microwave Oven.
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Be Sure“fourOven is IRegisteredl
It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your Microwave Oven should a need
occur for adjustments. You’resupplier is responsible for registering you as
the owner, Please check with your supplier to be sure he has
done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card, If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance
mustbe registered.Picxmebecertainthat it is.
Write to:
General Electric Company Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
IF YOl.JRECEIVED A DAMAGED OVEN, immedi­ately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Microwave Oven,
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Check the Problem Solver (page 28), [t lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service call.
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1. Do Not to operate this oven with the door open since open’ door operation can resl.~ltin harmful exposure \o rnicrowa~e energy, It IS impor- ~
~ant ,not to defeat or tamper with the, safety
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face and the door or allow soii.or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Pkixany object between the CYW3nfront
3; !20 Not Q@ratethe ovcin if it is damaged. it is particularly im~o[tant jhat the oven door close
properly ancithat ‘there ISno damage to the (1)door
(bent), (2) hinges and Mches (~mken or loosened), (3) door seals and sea!ing surfaces.
4. The CWen not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except. prop~rly qualified service personnel.
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e tvlakesure all utensils used in your microwave oven are labeled “suitable for microwaving’}. Check
your Cookbook for specific test to determine
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“microwave-safe” utensils, @ Paper towels, wax paper, and plastic wrap can
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be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering,
@ Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotat­ing, or rearranging, Check your Cookbook for specific instructions,
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For Personal Safety, This Appliance Must Be ProD­eriy Grounded. The power cord of this appliance ‘is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates. with a standard three-prong (ground­ing) wall receptacle (Fig. 1) to minimize the possi-
bility of eiectric shock hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is en-
countered, it is the personal responsibility and obli­gation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do Not Under Any Circumstances CM or Remove
The Third (Ground) Prong From The Power Cord.
A. IJsag~ Situations Where Appliance’s Power Cord ‘WilBe Disconnected
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug, However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes pe~mit, a TEMPO-
RARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly
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grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local
hardware stores (Fig. 2). The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
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. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this hap­pen, DC) NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established. B. Usage Situations Where Appliance’s Power
Cord Will Be i!3isconnected ~requently. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations be-
cause disconnecting of the power cord places un­due strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fail­ure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using the appliance.
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1. For personal safety the oven must be properly grounded, See grounding instructionson page 3 of this book. For best operation, plug this appliance
~ntoits own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of ]ights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. 2, Use of extension cords, Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strortgly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. I-bwever, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be aUL listed 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord and that the current cm.rryingrating of the cord In amperes
be IS amperes or greater, Such extension
CcMds are
obtainable through General Electric service. If you do use au extenskm coI*d with your microwave oven, the interior light may flicker’ and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use,
3. Be certain to place the front surface of the door
three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoidaccidental tipp~ngofthe appliance in normal usage.
4. Use metalonly as .dRectedin cookbook. Metal strips as used on meat roasts are helpful in cooking food when used as directed. Metal trays may be used for TV dinners. However, when using metal in
the microwave oven, keep metal at least l-inch
awayfrom sidesof mkwowaveoven.
5. Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid’ damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by ac­cident the oven should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done, However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times–it saves energy and prolongs life of the oven.
6. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. This is espe-
cially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Pot holders may be needed to handie the utensil.
7. Sometimes, the oven floor can become too hot
to touch. Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.
8. 120 not we any Wvmnmneter in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
9. Flernove the temperature probe from the oven when not using H to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create
electrical arcing in the oven, and damage
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walls.
10. FWmove wire twist+es on paper and plastic
bags before placing in oven. Twist-ties sometimes
cause bag to heat, and may cause fire.
11.~~n’t defrost frcDzen in narrow necked
bottles especially carbonated ones. Even if the con-
tainer is opened, pressure can build up. This can
cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.
12. Don’t cwercclclkaExa?sshK? deihy” d$’a%$spotatoes, and may cause them to catch tire Causing damage.
13, If food should ever ignite: Keep the oven door
closed. Turn off the power immediately: Touch
CLEAR/OFF or disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse circuit breaker panel.
14. Boilingeggs (in andout ofshell) isnot recom- mendedfor microwave cooking. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, result­ing in injury.
“15.Foodswith unbrokenouter “skin” such as po­tatoes, hot dogs or sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and eggs (see above) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. 1&“f3011able”cooking pouches and tightly closed plastlc bags should be slit, pricked or vented as di-
rected in Cookbook. If they are not! plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
17. !30 not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in micro­wave ovens, Because of the heat generated without these precautions, the container could catch fire. 18, Plastic Utensi!s–Plastic utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if sub-
jected to short periods of overcooking. In longer ex­posures to overcooking, the food and utensils could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics only “and use them” in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) 130not permit children to use plastic utensils with­out complete supervision.
19. !20 not use your microwave oven to dry news- papers. If overheated, they can catch fire.
20. Use of Lloub!e 13utyTMshelf accessory.To posi­tion shelf so that it is securely “seated,” insert into the oven cavity above shelf supports and com-
pletely to the back oven wall. 13rop into place so
that the recessed areas are over the shelf supports. To remove shelf, lift shelf above supports and then pull forward and out. Do not place food on shelf unless it is securely “seated” on the supports.
@When the shelf is not in use,remove from the oven. @ 130not use a microwave browning dish on shelf.
’21. When cooking pork follow -our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170°. This assures that, in the remote possibility that tri­china may be present in the meat, it wiil be killed and meat wili be safe to eat.
22. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even without their Iids especial/y meat and egg mixtu
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Door Handle. Oven doesn’t operate unless door is securely latched. Pull handle to open.
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inside Door Latches.
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Window with Metal Wield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping micro­waves confined in oven.
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Plastic Antenna Cover. Protects the antenna
which distributes microwave energy into the
oven.
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oven vent.
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Oven Light. Goes on when door is opened or
when oven is operating in any function.
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MkwThwmormterTM with Temperature Cook and Auto Roast func­tions only.
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Receptacle for ‘Temperature Probe. Tempera-
ture Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start temperature microwaving.
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Double-DutyT” shelf. Lets you microwave sev­eral foods at once. (See Safety Tips for special instructions. ) When this shelf is not in use, please remove from the oven.
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‘Touch ControlIPandand Readout Display. See next page for instructions.
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Automatic Cooking Chart. Quick reference for Codes for many frequently prepared foods.
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Model and Seriail Numbers.
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The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger, It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using
Readout Panel. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and \
pertinent instructions of what to do next, Time Cook. Microwave for a preset amount of time qsing automatic Power Level 10 or change power
level after setting time (See page
14) Holct/Timer. This feature uses no microwave energy while it func-
tions as both a kitchen timer or as_--­a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking,
(See pagel 7.)
Number Pads. Touch these pads to
enter Time, Temperature, Power=
Level, Auto Codes or food weights
in Auto Defrost.
Min Pad. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.
Power Level. Touch this pad be­fore entering another power level number if you want to change from ~
automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3
(LOW) for defrosting.
Start. Must touch this pad for oven = to begin any functions.
Auto Cook. Touch this pad and then number pad for desired Code number, and oven automatically
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J power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven
shuts off. (See Paqe 8.)
your automatic cookipg control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cookinq style,
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Defrost. Gentle, more uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3, or change power’ level after en­tering time, (See page 15 )
Tbmp Cook. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset
temperature. When food reaches
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80°; oven shows temperature until
preset temperature is reached and
then turns off, (See page 16.) Clock. Touch this padto enter time
of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, touch CLOCK Pad and then number pads for time of day, For example,
‘to set 1:30, touch pads 1, 3, 0 and
1:30 appears on readout. If the time is 10:35, enter four digits. If the ‘fourth digit is not entered within a few seconds, the clock will be set at the three digit time
and you must touch CLOCK Pad and repeat process. To reset or
change time, you repeat the above
process
Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.
Auto Defrost. Touch this pad, then
Code number and food weight.
The oven automaticallyy sets Power
‘Levels and defrosting time. (See
page 12.) Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch
this pad, and desired number pad
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for Code to slow-cook or tempera­ture cook meat with automatic
preset program. (See page 10.)
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Microwaving with your new oven can offer a variety of easy cooking options. From freezer-to-table ready meals, use the AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL option with the fully instructional display. The TIME COOK and TEMP COOK fsatures are especially effective for your specialty dishes or
favorite recipes. The Au#omaticCooking Control feature does your cooking
for you once you have completed the basic cooking steps
outlined in the Use and Care Book. For your cooking @ase and convenience, the Auto Cook control pad allows you to use this feature to practically do your cooking for you, Just tollow tho electronic display’s step-by-step programming instructions; then let the auto sensor detect the food’s steam
and automatically cook your meal. ‘With Auto Roast, meats are cooked as you desire and held
for L(pto one hour; for added convenience, Auto Roast Code 6 simmers and slow-cooks foods which need long, gentle cooking for tenderizing or flavoring. This Code also holds your dish for an unlimited amount of time at the end of cooking.
The Auto Defrost feature gives you even defrosting results
automatically. You enter a Code, then the food’s weight and the oven automatically sets and changes Power Levels and cooking time. Halfway through defrosting the oven reminds you to turn the food and then after you do, finishes defresting.
Conventional microwaving offers additional benefits for the
cook with a creative flair. With microwave energy, foods cook faster while retaining their natural moisture. Reheating is easy because unusual shapes and sizes won’t be over­cooked, and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.
For precise cooking tasks, use the conventional microwave features. With TIME COOK, you simply preset the time and your oven turns off automatically. TEMP COOK, which determines doneness through the internal temperature of
the cooked dish, shuts off automatically when the food
reaches a preset temperature.
Read this book to learn the many different things your micro-
wave oven can do. Youwill find a variety of cooking methods and programs specialized to suit your individual lifestyle. We think you will find microwaving the contemporary way, and the smart way, to cook.
The readout panel displays five 8’s and 18 POWER on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” comes on in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad
and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set. If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoc-
curs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching CLEAR/OFF,
The Auto Cook pad may be used to
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eliminate your needto look
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time in the Cookbook, or guessing
how long to set cooking time. By actu­ally sensing the steam which escapes as food microwaves, this feature auto-
rnatically adjusts the oven’scooking time to various
types and amounts of food, Because cooking containers must be covered, this
feature is best with foods which you wish to steam
or to retain moisture. After touching the Auto Cook pad, desired Code
number and Start, you will see the word AUTO on the readout, which indicates that the sensor has been activated to sense steam from the food,
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prevent the escape of steam from the oven, do not
open the door while the word AUTO is on the read­out. If door is opened, ERRORappears, Close door and touch START immediately,
Setting 1, which is designed for easy reheating of
foods, automatically turns the oven off as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods, Other Auto Cook control settings, which are for fresh or
frozen foods, need additional time after steam has been sensed, For these foods, the oven determines the amount of additional time needed, then auto­matically switches th~ oven to Time Cook for the necessary cooking time remaining, Oven beeps when it switches to Time Cook (AUTO on readout is replaced by numbers indicating cooking time), and oven door can be opened.
Be careful of steam when removing tight covers. When you remove cover, direct the steam away
from hands and face,
Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and
interior of microwave oven aredry, A few foods need stirring or rotating after partial
cooking, Check the “Automatic Cooking Guide” section on page 19,
Always cover food contakwrs usinglids or plastic wrap. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressingplastic wrap
firmly around edges. For bestresults,neverstretch plastic wrap tightly overfood, or usetight-sealing plasticlids.
MATCH THE AMOUNT OF FOQD TO THE SIZE OF THE CONTAINER. FILL CONTAINERS AT LEAST
‘/2 FULL.
BESURE THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DRY. ALWAYS COVER FOOD CC)NTAINERS FOR AUK) COOK.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls for entrees and vegetables, Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap. Plastic
wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Sealbypressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
FrozenEntreesinPaperboardTray: Do not remove film over tray; re­move tray from box. Thick entrees may need longer time. See chart on page 26. Frozen Food in Metal Tray: Remove foil, reinsert into box and close ends.
Do not use paper plates with auto­matic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating, Cover
with plastic wrap (you can still use paper plates with regular Time Cooking, Defrosting, etc.).
Siit plastic pouches %-inch as shown above. For alternate pouch method see page 22.
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roles. Cover casserole meat and
vegetables with sauce. Cool hot
ingredients or sauces. if not, use
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Piace covered food in oven. Touch Auto Cook pad. “Enter Code” flashes
on readout,
NOTE: Refer to Automatic Cooking Chart on oven when door is open and also on pages 26and 27of this book.
Touch number pad for desired code. Code 2 shows and “Start” flashes on readout, Touch START,
Word AUTC) shows on readout, indicating st~am sensor is activated, DO NOT OPEN DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PER­FORMANCE,
E3eepsounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is
replaced by cook time. At this point, door may be opened to check foods if desired, Whendone, oven
beeps and stops,
Automatic cooking codes 1through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.
Codes are arranged in lowest to highest amount of power. For example, Code 1 gives least microwave cooking power, Code 2 gives more power than Code 1, Code 3 increases power over Code 2 and so on.
Another feature to give you more flexibility in Auto- tables more done than you like them, set Code 41 next matic Cooking is the preference control, which can be
used to “fine tune” the power of Codes 2through 9. By simply adding a 1after.a Code, you can set the oven to cook using 20°/0less time than the code would regu­Iarly deliver, For example, if Code 4 cooks your vege-
Code 1, which has the least power, is used for quick reheating jobs while the longer” cooking foods like stew or chili use higher codes, A Cooking Chart and recipes, starting on page 20 give many tested uses for automatic cooking codes. Remembering that you can adjust the power up or down by increasing or decreas­ing the Code will give you added flexibility.
time and you will get 20°/0less cooking time.
Likewise, if you wish slightly more time than a code delivers, add a 9 after the Code. For the vegetables in the example above, Code 49 would provide 20°/0more time for cooking than would the regular Code 4.
Iouch Auto Cook Pad. “Enter
Code” flashes on readout.
TOUC17number pads 4 and 1 in that order. Code 4 shows and “Start”
flashes on readout.
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Touch START. AIJTC) shows on readout display. If you wish to check foods”, open door after first oven signal. Close door and touch START,
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike TempCook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast is designed to use up to 3 power set­tings which automatically switch during
;’oastin~, for even and tender cooking results without overcooking.
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in microwave safe dish. Insert
probe from front horizontally into center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Cover with wax paper.
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Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add M cup water to roast dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking bag method, see cook­book.) Insert probe into center meaty area.
Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should beAuto Roasteduntil specified internal tem­peratures are reached. Lesstender roastsshould be microwaved by time, according to the Cookbook which comes with your oven. Complete information on preparing roasts for tnicrowavin9 is in your Cookbook.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cabie end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wali.
1.TouchAUTO ROAST Pad. Readout flashes “Enter
Code”. Touch number pad 3. “START” Fiashes.
Touch START. Readout shows AUTO.
3. Oven monitors internai temperature, automati­cally switching to lower power as meat’s tem­perature rises. This helps prevent toughening or
overcooking.
2. At 80°, readout switches to show meat’s internal temperature.
4. After temperature is reached, oven switches to HOLD for 1 hr., then shuts off. i+oid prevents over-
cooking while keeping meat warm.
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