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PRECAUTIONS
Help
You. . .
Read this book carefuily.
It will helo you operate and maintain your new Cooking Center
prcperly.
Keep Ithanay for answers to your
questions.
If you don”! understand something
or need more help.
Call. toll free: ‘“
The GE Answer Center’”
800.626.2000
consumer [nformatlon service
or write: ~inciude your phone
number);
Consumer Affairs
General E!ectric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
Write clown the mode! and
serial numbers.
You”llfind them on a label Inside
the upper oven on the left side.
These numbers are also on the ;
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your cooking Center. gefore
sending in this card. please write
these numners here:
Mcse’NC
Be sure your oven is
registered.
It IS important that we, the manufacturer. know the location of your
Cooking Center should a need
occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done SO:also send
in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move,
or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us. stating
model and serial numbers. This
appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
WrHe to:
General Electric Company
Range Product Serwce
Appliance Park
Loulswile, KY 40225
If you received a damaged
oven. . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the Cooking
Center.
Save time and money.
Before you request sewice. check
the Problem Solver on page 32. it
lists minor causes of operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate thl
oven with the door open since OF
door operation can result in harm
exposure to microwave energy. H
important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object betvw
(b)
the oven front face and the door c
allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) DO
damaged. It is particularly import.
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to th
(1) door (bent),
(2) hingesand latches (broken or
(3) door seals and sealing surface
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
Not Operate the oven if it i
loosened)
The electric output of this
Use these ~umbers In any
correspondence m serwce calls
concerning your Cooking Center
mIcrowave oven is 625 Watts.
Optionai Accessories
Available at extra-cost from your GE supplier.
JVZ87 Vented Hood
Features 2-leve! venting that heIps eliminate cooking vapors and odors.
JX79 Charcoai filter Kit
Aad for non-vented installation.
Contents
Microwave Oven
Safety Instructions . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-6
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . .. . 8
Touch Control Panel . . . . . . . . . ...9
Time Cook . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. .10
Defrost . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .11
Temperature Cook . . . . . . .. . . . ..12
Hold/Timer . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ..13
Automatic Roasting &
Chart . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 14,15
COOKCODE’”ControI &
Chart . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . 16,17
Surface Cooking
Safety Instructions . . . .. . . . . ...4-6
Surface Cooking . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..19
Home Canning . . .. . . . . . . . .. . ...20
Surface Cooking Chart . . . . 30,31
Conventional Oven
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Features . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . ....8
Oven Controls .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . ...8
Oven Light . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .21
Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .21
Minute Timer, Clock,
Automatic Oven Timer . . . . . . . 21
Baking . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .21
Broiling . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..22
Roasting . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . ...22
Baking Chart . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . ..28
Broiling Chart . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .27
Roasting Chart . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ...29
Microwaving Tips
● Make sure all utensils used in
yourmicrowaveoven areiabeled
“suitabieform icrowaving’’. Check
yourCookbookfor specifictest
todetermine”m icrowave-safe”
utensiis.
● Paper toweis, waxpaper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
● Some microwaved foods rquire
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your Cookbook for specific
instructions.
● Some foods such asunsheIJed
eggs and hot dogs must be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
Care of Your Cooking Center
Self-Clean Operation . . . . . . . ...23
Care of Microwave Oven &
Temperature Probe . . . . . . . ...24
Oven Vent Duct . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 25
Lamp Replacement . .. . . . . . . ...25
Oven Thermostat
Adjustment . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. ...25
Care of Surface Units . . . . . . . ...26
Removable Oven Door ...,..... 26
Cleaning Chart (All Parts) .,....34
Generai
Before Using Your Range .. . .. . . 2
Energy Saving Tips . . . . .. . . .. . ..7
Model &Serial Number
Location . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . ..8
The Problem Solver . . .. . . . . 32,33
Consumer Services . . . . . . . .. ...35
Warranty . . . . . . .. . .. . . Back Cover
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this app~ance. -
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the
following:
WARNING—TO reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
● Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded
by a quaIified technician in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
● This appliance must be con-
nected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to
the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
● This appliance should be ser-
viced only ‘by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized setvice facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
o Before performing any
service, DISCONNECT THE
RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT
THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING
OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance. T
● Do not use outdoors.
● Do not o~rate this appliance
if it is not wOrking properiy, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
—
● As with any appliance, close
Supervision is necessary when
used by children.
● Do not leave children alone-
children should not be left alone
or unattended in area where
appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
● Don’t allow anyone to climb,
stand or hang on the door,
drawer or range top. They could
damage the range and even tip
, h over causing severe personal
injury.
● CAUTION: DO NOT SIURE
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN IN CABINETS
ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE
RANGE 70 REACH ITEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED.
● Wear proper clothing. Loose
fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while
‘using the appliance. Flammable
material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause
severe burns.
. Use only dry potholders—
moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating e!ements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
● Never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
● Storage in or on Appliance-
Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven or near surface units.
● Keep hood and grease filters
clean to maintain good venting
and to avoid grease fires.
● DO not let cooking grease or
other flammable materials accumulate in the range or near it
● Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flam-ing pan on
surface unit by covering pan
completely with well fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering with baking
soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam.
~ Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of .
oven. These surfaces may be ~
hot enough to burn even though
they are dark in color. During
and after use, do not touch, or
Jetclothing or other flammable
materials contact surface units,
areas nearby surface units
or -
arty interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling,
first.
Potentially hot surfaces include
the cooktop and areas facing
the cooktop, oven vent opening
and surfaces near the openings,
and crevices around the oven
door.
Rememtxx The inside surface
of the oven may be hot when the
door is opened.
o 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
will be killed and meat will be
safe to eat.
Microwave Oven:
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 2.
● To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Care-
fully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
—Paper towels and napkins, wax
paper. Recycled paper products
can contain metal flecks which
may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not 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 pro-
longs life of the oven.
—If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and dis-
connect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
. Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed con-
tainers—for example, closed
glass jars—may explode and
should not be heated in this
oven.
. See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 24.
● Don’tdefrostfrozen bever-
ages in narrow necked bottles;
especially carbonated ones.
Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can
cause the container to burst,
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
Cookbook.
Metal strips as used
on meat roasts are helpful when
used as shown in Cookbook.
TV dinners may be cooked in
metal trays. However, when
using metal in microwave oven,
keep metal at least l-inch away
from sides of oven.
● Cooking utensils may
become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated
food. This is especially true if
plastic wrap has been covering
the top and handles of the
utensil. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
● Sometimes,the oven floor
can become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the floor
during and after cooking.
Do notuse any thermometer
o ,
in food you are microwaving
unless that thermometer is
designed or recommended for
use in the microwave oven.
● Remove the temperature
probe from the oven when not
using it to cook with. If you leave
the probe inside the oven without
inserting it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the
oven, and damage oven walls.
● BoiIing eggs (in and out of
shell) is not recommended for
microwave cooking. Pressure
can build up inside egg yolk and
may cause it to burst, resulting
in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs or sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and eggs (see above)
should be pierced to al{ow
steam to escape during cooking.
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● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their
lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
● Plastic Utensils—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
rnateriais and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In tonger 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) Do not permit children
to use pJastic utensils without
complete supervision.
. “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly ctosed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in Cookbook. If they
are not, plastic could burst dur-
ing or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should
beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers
tightly covered with piastic wrap,
remove covering carefuily and
direct steam away from hands
and face.
● Use of the DOUBLE DU~
shelf accessory. TO position
shelf so that it is securely
“seated,” insert into the oven
cavity above shelf supports and ,
completely to the back oven
wail. Drop 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
secureJy “seated on the
supports’
● When the shelf is not in use,
remove from the oven.
. Do not use a microwave
browning dish on shelf.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Oven:
● Stand away from the range
when opening oven door. The
hot air or steam which escapes
can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
● Don’t heat unopened food
containers in the oven. Pressure
could build up and the container
=uld burst causing an injury.
● Keep oven vent ducts
unobstructed.
● Keep oven free from grease
Up.
build
● Place oven rack in desired
position while oven is cool. If
racks must be handled when
hot, do not let potholder contact
heating units in the oven.
. Pulling out shelf to the shelf
stop is a convenience in lifting
heavy foods. It is also a precau-
tion against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven
walls.
● When using cooking or roast-
ing bags in oven, follow the
manufacturer’s directions.
. Do not use your oven to dry
newspapers. If overheated, they
can catch fire.
Self-Cleaning Oven:
Q Do not clean door gasket
The door gasket is essentiai for
a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
● Do not use oven cleaners.
No commercial oven cleaner or”
oven liner protective coating of
any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
● Clean only parts fisted in this
Use and Care Book.
. Before self-cteaning the oven,
remove broiler paII and other
utensils.
Surface Cooking Units:
● Use Proper Pan Size-This
appliance is equipped with one
or more surface units of different
size. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover
the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils
will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
. Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat setilngs.
Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch
on fire.
● Be sure drip pans and vent
ducts are not covered and are
in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage range
~parts and wiring. ~
. Don’t use aluminum foil to
line drip pans or anywhere in
the oven except as described in
‘ this book.
a shock, fire hazard, or damage
to the ranqe.
● Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed containers
are suitable for range-top service; others may break because
of the sudden change in tem-
perature (See Section on “Surface Cooking” fur suggestions.)
. To minimize burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage; the handle of a container
should be positioned so that it is
turned toward the center of the
range without extending over
nearby surface units.
● Don’t immerse or soak
removable surface units. Don’t
put them in a dishwasher.
Misuse could resu[t in
. Always turn surface unit to
OFF before removing utensil.
. Keep an eye on foods being
fried at HIGH or MEDIUM HIGH
heats.
. To avoid the possibility of a
bum or electric shock, always
be certain that the controls for
all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before
attempting to remove the unit.
o When framing foods under
the hood, turn the fan off. The
fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
@ Foods for frying should be as
dry as possible. Frost on frozen
foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up
and over sides of pan.
o Use little fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is
added.
● If a combination of oils or
fats will be used in frying, stir
together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
. Always heat fat slowly, and
watch as it heats.
. Use deep fat thermometer
whenever possible to prevent
over-heating fat beyond the
smoking point.
SAW THESE
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Energy Saving Tips
Microwave Cooking
@
Use proper power level as
recommended and DO NOT
OVERCOOK.
DO not operate the oven while
.
empty. 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—saves energy and also
ensures good long term life of oven.
Surface Cooking
. Use
weight aluminum, tight-fitting
covers, and flat bottoms which
completely cover the heated portion
of the surface unit.
e Cook fresh vegetables with
a minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.
o Watch foods when bringing
them quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat. When food
reaches cooking temperature,
reduce heat immediately to lowest
setting that will keep it cooking.
e lJse residual heat with sutface
cooking whenever possible. For
example, when cooking eggs in the
shell bring water to boil, then turn
to OFF position to complete the
cooking.
● Always turn surface unit OFF
before removing utensil.
● lJse correct heat for cooking
task. . .
(if time allows, do not use HIGH
heat to start), medium high—quick
brownings, medium—slow frying,
low—finish cooking most quantities, simmer—double boiler heat,
finish cooking, and special for
small quantities.
● When boiling water for tea
or coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to boil
a container full of water for only
one or two cups.
cooking utensils of medium
high heats to start cooking
Conventional
Oven Cooking
● Preheat the oven only when
necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating. If
you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.
● Always turn oven OFF before
removing food.
● During baking, avoid frequent
door openings. Keep door open as
short a time as possible when it is
opened.
● For self-cleaning oven, be sure
to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.
● Cook complete oven meals
instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foods that cook at the same temperature in approximately the same
time.
● LJseresidual heat in oven when-
ever possible to finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add
rolls or precooked dessetis to warm
oven, using residual heat to warm
them.
Features of Your Cooking Center
Microwave Oven
1. Door Handle. FIJIItoOpen door. Door
must be securely latched for oven to
operate.
2. Inside Door Latches.
3. window with Metal Shield. Allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in oven.
4. Light.
5. Plastic Antenna Cover. Protects the
antenna which distributes microwave
energy into the oven.
6. Oven Vent.
7. Oven Floor.
8. MICROTl+ERMOMETER’” temperature
probe.
9. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
10. DOUBLE-DUTY’” shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety
Instructions for special instructions. )
When this shelf is not in use, please
remove from the oven.
11. Readout Display and Touch Control
Pads.
12. Cooking Charts. Quick reference for
Codes for many frequently prepared
foods.
13. Model and Serial Numbers—located
inside upper oven on left side.
~a
Conventional Oven
14. Oven Set (Clean) Knob.
Oven “ON” Light.
15.
16. Oven Temp (Clean) Knob.
17. oven Cycling Light.
18. Automatic Oven Timer, Clock,
Timer.
19. oven
20. Latch Release Button.
21. Latch.
22. Self-Cleaning Oven Clean Light.
23. Lock Light.
24. Shelf Support.
25. Oven Shelves.
26. Oven Frame.
27. Door Gasket.
28. Window.
29. Door Liner.
30. Broiler Pan and Rack.
31. Oven Light Switch—Door.
32. Storage Drawer.
Timer (Clean) Dial.
Minute
Model JHP60G
Surface Units
33.CALf?OD@
Chrome-Plated Drip Pan/Rings or
separate Chrome-Plated Trim Rings
and Porcelain Drip Pans.
34. Master Indicating Light for Surface Units.
35. Controls for Surface Units.
36. Fluorescent Lamp Switch.
37. Surface Light.
38. Removable Vent Duct for Lower Oven—
located under right rear unit.
39. Removable Metal Plates for Optional
Ventilating Hood Grease Filters.
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plug-in surface units—
Your Touch Control Panel
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1.
DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions (or power level
when Power Level Pad is touched.)
2.
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.
3.
START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start oven.
4*
CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
5.
HOLD/TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy while it functions as both a kitchen
timer or as a holding period between defrost
and time or temperature cooking. (See page 13.)
6.
CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch
number pads 1, 3, and Oand 1:30 will appear in
display. Retouch CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
7.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking/defrosting time, time of day, temperature, Power Level, Auto Roast Code or COOK
CODE’” digits.
8.
COOK CODE’M
cut method for entering cooking time, and
power level. (See page 16.)
9.
AUTO ROAST. Insert Probe, touch this pad,
and desired number pad for Code to temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.
(See page 14.)
10.
TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic Power Level 10 (or change
power level after entering cooking time. See
page 10.)
11.
DEFROST. Gentle, generally uniform thawing at
automatic Power Level 3, (or change power level
after entering defrosting time. See
12.
TEMP COOK. Use the temperature probe to
cook by using a preset temperature. Oven
shows temperature until preset temperature is
reached and then turns off. (See page 12.)
control. Use this pad as a short-
page 11.)
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Microwave Oven
Cooking by Time
The TIME COOK feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power Level 10 is automatically set
for time cooking, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
TIME COOK function, make a cup
of coffee by following the steps
below.
1!
,
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water
and add 1 teaspoon of freeze dried
coffee. Use a cup that has no metal
decoration. Place cup in oven and
close door.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1, 2 and Ofor a minute and 20 seconds. 1:20 and signal light above
TIME COOK appear on display. If
another Power Level is desired
touch POWER LEVEL and the
number, although Power Level 10
(HIGH) is preferred for this cup of
. coffee.
Step 4: Touch START. Time
counting down shows on display.
Step 5: When time is up, oven
sounds and oven, light, and fan
shut off.
\
!
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK. The
display shows :0. Signal light
above TIME COOK flashes. Power
Level 10 is automatically set in
oven, but does not appear in
display.
Questions
and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time called
for in the recipe but at the end of
the time allowed, my dish wasn’t
done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, ,many Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
djsh a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I want to cook my dish on a
Power Level other than HIGH, what
do I need to do?
A. To change the Power Level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad after
entering desired cooking time.
Enter the desired number and then
touch START.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook
function to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply
close the door and touch START.
NOTE: Microwave power will not
come on until you are ready. You
must touch START for cooking to
begin.
Q. I touched the number pads and
selected my power level. When I
touched START, however, my oven
didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be
touched before setting the number
pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.
Q. I tried to change Power Level
but the display changed back to
cooking time. Why?
A. After touching Power Level pad
you only have 4 seconds to enter
the number. Try setting controls
again.
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~ Microwave Oven ~
How to Use Defrost
The Defrost setting is designed for
even thawing necessary for large
amounts of food and is one of the
most important advantages of a
microwave oven.
e Power Level 3 is automatically
set for defrosting, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
● See your Cookbook for the
complete defrosting chart.
To become better acquainted with
your Defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the
steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display
reads :0. Power Level 3 is automatically set in oven but does not
appear on readout. Signal Light
above DEF. flashes.
Step 3: Touch 8,0, and Ofor 8 minutes. 8:00 and signal light above
DEF. are displayed. If you wish to
change Power Level, touch Power
Level pad and then new number.
Step 4: Touch START. Time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.
Step 6: When oven signals and
shuts off, remove package and separate chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in the
package.
● For even defrosting, many
foods need to be broken up or
separated part of the way through
the defrosting time.
● Homemade dinners can be
frozen in shallow foil trays and
heated for later use. (Do not heat
on metal shelf). Select foods
which microwave well.
● Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwave
cooked, but foil tray must be
returned to box before cooking
on metal shelf.
● Check your Cookbook for
other defrosting tips.
Questions
and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting
you know the oven is using a
Power Level lower than HIGH.
Q. Can I Defrost small items in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the Power Level after entering the
time by touching POWER LEVEL
and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in %; Power Level 10
cuts the time to approximately
During either, rotate or stir food
frequently.
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Q. Can I open the door during DEFROST to check on the progress
of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times
in the Cookbook seem right for my
food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time in-
dicated in your Cookbook. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, re-set your
oven and adjust the time ac-
cordingly.
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Q. Can ! select a Power Level other
than automatic Power Level 3 for
defrosting?
A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be
defrosted quicker on higher Power
Levels but for even, carefree defrosting, Power Level 3 is suggested. Check the chart in the
Cookbook for specific times and
Power Levels.
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