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The GE Answer CenteF800.626.2000

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Help Us Help You. . .

Read this book carefully.

Itwill help you operate and main-

tain your new Cooking Center properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center’”

800.626.2000

consumer information service or write: (include your phone

number); Consumer Affairs General Electric Company

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find 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. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model No,

Serial No.

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

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 Owner-

ship 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.

Write to: General Electric Company

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, 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 service, check

the Problem Solver on page 38. It

lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself.

The electric output of this microwave oven is 625 Watts.

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open

door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between

the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the

(1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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Optional Accessories

Available at extra-cost from your GE supplier.

JV387 Vented Hood

Features 2-level venting that helps eliminate cooking vapors and odors.

JX79 Charcoal Filter Kit

Add for non-vented installation.

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Contents

Microwave Oven

;*,Ylicrowaving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . ...4-7

Features of Your

Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Touch Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Automatic Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Questions and Answers . . . . . . 12

Recipe Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Main Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l4-l5

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l6-l7

Fruits &Desserts . . . . . . . . ..l8-l9

Automatic Cooking Chart . . . . . . 20

Automatic Roasting &

Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2l-22

Automatic Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . 23

Manual Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TempCook/Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Minute/SecondTimer . . . . . . . . . 27

Surface Cooking

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . ...4-7

How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cooking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . ...29-30

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Conventional Oven

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . ...4-7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8

Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8

Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..31

Minute Timer, Clock,

Automatic Oven Timer . . . . . . . 31

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Baking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..33

Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..34

Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Roasting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Broiling Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..36

Care of Your Cooking Center

Self-Clean Operation . . . . . . . . . . 37

Care of Your

Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . . ...40

Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Care of Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . 41

Oven Thermostat

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Oven Vent Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removable Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning Chart (All Parts) . . . . . . 43

General

Before Using Your

Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Model &SerialNumber

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .. Back Cover

Microwaving Tips

● Make sure all utensils used in

your microwave oven are labeled “suitablef ormicrowaving”. Check yourCookbookfor specific test todetermine”m icrowave-safe” utensils.

● Paper towels, waxpaper, and

plasticwrapcan beused tocover dishes inorder to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

● Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. CheckyourCookbook forspecific instructions.

● Some foods such as unshelled

eggsand hotdogs must be pierced toailowsteamto escape during cooking.

When Power is Connected

to the Oven

The panel displays five8’s and 18 POWER onthe upper portion and alloftheoven functionsonthe lower portion. After 15seconds, all Iights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch

theCLEAR/OFF padand ovenis

ready for use and theclock can be set.

If power is disrupted at anytime, theabove sequence reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touchingCLEAR/OFF.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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 qualified 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 service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

● 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.

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not operate this appliance

if it is not working properly, 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 it over causing severe personal injury.

● CAUTION: DO NOT STORE

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE— CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO 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 heat-

ing 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 elements. 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.

o 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 flaming 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.

o 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 let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units,

areas nearby surface units or any 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. Remembec 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.

0 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 may also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your

‘t: ,~inicrowave 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 disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

e Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and

hould not be heated in this

oven. e See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 40.

● Don’t defrost frozen 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 but when using shelf they must be replaced in their box. However, when using metal in microwave oven, keep metal

(except for DOUBLE DUTYTM

shelf) 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.

e Do not use any

thermometer

in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

o 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.

● Boiling 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.

o 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 allow steam to escape during cooking.

● 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 materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods

of overcooking. In longer expo-

sures 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 plastic utensils without complete supervision.

● “Boilable” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed 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.

. Use of the DOUBLE DUTY’M shelf accessory. (See you r Cookbook for proper use.)

—Remove the shelf from oven .. .

when not in use. —Do not store or cook

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

with

—Use potholders when handling

the shelf and utensils. They may

be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat. Use of shelf with Automatic Cooking

feature is not recommended.

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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 could burst causing an injury.

. Keep oven vent ducts

unobstructed.

● Keep oven free from grease

build up. . 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: . Do not clean door gasket. ‘

The door gasket is essential 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 listed in this

Use and Care Book.

● Before self-cleaning the oven,

remove broiler pan and other

utensils.

Surface Cooking Units:

. Use Proper Pan Size—This

appliance is equipped with one or more surface unit$ 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 settings.

Boiiover 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

the oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard, or damage to the range.

● 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 temperature (See Section on “Surface Cooking” for 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.

or anywhere 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

or electric shock, always

burn

be certain that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove the unit.

● When flaming 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.

● Use little fat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying. Fill-

ing 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installing Your

Range

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When

moving the range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows: When the floor cov-

ering is terminated at the front of the range, the area that the range

will rest on should be built up with

plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will then allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

Leveling the

Range

Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the

‘ range. By removing the bottom

drawer you can level the range to

an uneven floor with the use of a

nutdriver.

To remove drawer, pull drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on

range glides. Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.

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

o Use cooking utensils of medium weight aluminum, tight-fitting covers, and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit.

. Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan.

● 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.

● Use residual heat with surface

cooking whenever possible. For example, when cooking eggs in the

shell bring water to boil, then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking.

o Always turn surface unit OFF before removing utensil.

. Use correct heat for cooking

task . . . high heats to start cooking (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.

e 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.

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.

● Use residual heat in oven when-

ever possible to finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or precooked desserts to warm oven, using residual heat to warm them.

Features of Your Cooking Center

Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

Inside Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield.

Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

Light. Plastic Antenna Cover. Protects

the antenna which distributes microwave energy into the oven.

Oven Vent.

Oven Floor.

MICROTHERMOMETER’M

temperature probe.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

10.

DOUBLE-DUTY’M shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Do not use shelf without plastic spacers in place as shown. (See Safety Tips for special instructions. ) When this shelf is not in use, please

remove from the oven.

11.

Readout Display and Touch Control Pads.

12.

4utomatic Cooking Chart.

~uick reference for Codes for many frequently prepared foods.

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Model and Serial Numbers—

ocated inside upper oven on

eft side.

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Oven Set (Clean) Knob.

14. Oven “ON” Light.

15. Oven Temp (Clean) Knob.

16.

17.

Oven Cycling Light.

Automatic Oven Timer, Clock,

18. Minute Timer.

19.

Oven Timer (Clean) Dial.

20.

Latch Release Button. Latch.

21.

22.

Self-Cleaning Oven Clean Light.

Lock Light.

23. Shelf Support.

24.

25.

Oven Shelves.

Oven Frame.

26. Door Gasket.

27. Window.

28. Door Liner.

29. Broiler Pan and Rack.

30. Oven Light Switch—Doo~

31.

32.

Storage Drawer.

33. CALROD@ plug-in surface units —Chrome-Plated Drip Pans/ Rings or separate chromeplated 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.

Features d Your Touch Control Panel

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DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

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. After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start

the oven. When touched, this

pad responds slower than the

other pads. This is normal. The delayed response is designed to help avoid accidental operation of the microwave oven.

CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it

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

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature

uses no microwave energy. it functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (See page 27. )

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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 O and 1:30 will appear in display. “Start” will flash on display directing you to touch START

thus setting the clock. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, Power Level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then number pad for de-

sired Code number, and oven automatically microwaves at

pre-programmed power levels

and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off. (See page 10.)

AUTO ROAST. Insert Probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slowcook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See page 21.)

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10.

AUTO DEFROST. Touch this

pad, then Code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets Power Levels and defrosting time. (See page

23).

11.

TIME COOK. Microwave for a

preset amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (or change power level after

entering cooking time. See

page 25.)

12.

MANUAL DEFROST. Gentle, generally uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3,

(or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 24.)

13.

TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the

temperature probe to cook by

using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature, it switches to HOLD

setting and maintains that tem-

perature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 26.)

14.

MIN. Use with number pads

to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.

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Automatic Cooking in Your Microwave Oven

sense steam and aroma from the food. To prevent the escape of steam and aroma from the oven, do not open the door while the word AUTO is on the display. If door is opened, ERROR appears. Close door and touch START

immediately. The AUTO COOK pad may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the Cookbook or guessing how long to set cooking

time. By actually sensing the steam

and aroma which escape as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts

of food.

After touching the AUTO COOK pad, desired Code number and

START, you will see the word AUTO on the display, which indicates that the sensor has been activated to

MATCH THE AMOUNT OF FOOD TO THE SIZE OF THE CONTAINER. FILL CONTAINERS AT LEAST BE SURE THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING CONTAINER AND INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DRY.

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 and aroma have been sensed. For these foods, the oven determines the amount of additional time

needed, then automatically switches the oven to Time Cook for the necessary cooking time remaining. Oven beeps when it switches the oven to Time Cook (AUTO on display 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 outside of the cooking container and inside of microwave oven are dry.

A few foods need stirrring or

rotating after partial cooking. Check the “Automatic Cooking Guide” section on page 13.

We suggest covering foods that tend to spatter to keep the interior of the oven clean. This also helps the food heat more evenly.

Note: Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended.

1/2 FULL.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or

bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lid to dish. Wax paper or loose plastic wrap can also be used.

Do not use paper plates witt matic cooking. Use microwave-safe

plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and tuck edges under dish (you can still use paper plates with regular Time Cooking, Defrosting, etc.).

auto-

Use oblong or square containers ft chicken or corn on the cob. Cover with wax paper or loose plastic to

prevent spattering.

Frozen Entrees in Paperboard Tray:

Do not remove film over tray; remove tray from box. Thick entrees may need longer time. See chart on page 20. Frozen Food in Metal Tray: Remove foil, reinsert into box and

close ends.

Follow control panel or Automatic Cooking Chart settings for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and

vegetables with sauce. Cool hot

ingredients or sauces. If not, use

TIME COOK.

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Automatic Cooking (continued)

Example of How to Use

Automatic Cooking

Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO COOK pad. “Enter Code” flashes on display.

Word AUTO shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. WHEN “AUTO” IS DISPLAYED, COOKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time. At this point, door may be opened to check foods if desired. When done, oven beeps and stops.

NOTE: Refer to Automatic Cooking Chart on oven when door is open

and also on page 20 of this book.

Understanding Automatic Cooking Codes &

Preference Control

Automatic cooking codes 1 through

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. 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 13 give many tested uses for automatic cooking codes.

The Preference Control

Another feature to give you flexi-

bility in Automatic Cooking is the preference control, which can be used to “fine tune” the power of Codes 2 through 9. By simply

adding a 1 after a Code, you can set

the oven to cook using 20°/0 less time than the code would regularly deliver. For example, if Code 4 cooks your vegetables more done

than you like them, set Code 41

next time and you will get 20°/0 less

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°/0 more time for cooking than would the regular Code 4.

Touch AUTO COOK Pad. “Enter Code” flashes on display.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. Code 4 shows and “Start” flashes on display.

Tou~h START’AUTO shows on display. If you wish to check foods, open door after first oven signal. Close door and touch START.

Automatic Cooking Questions and Answers

Q. Why does my oven automatically cut off after the

Auto Cook Control Code 1

using

when it does not for other settings? A. When using Code 1, there is no

second phase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is completed in the first phase or AUTO.

Q. If the food is not completely

cooked after using the suggested Code, what should I do?

A. Differences in recipes may result

in different cooking times. Use Time Cook and Power Level 10 for a few minutes until completion or re-cover and use Auto Cook Code 1 if more time is needed.

Do all fresh or frozen vegetables

require a standing period after cooking with Auto Cook?

A. Most vegetables are cooked to a

crisp state during Auto Cook, just as in regular microwaving. Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to 5

minutes depending on size and

density of pieces. This standing time also enhances the overall flavor and appearance of most vegetables.

Q. What if I don’t cover the dish in

Auto Cook?

A. While cooking without the cover

does not affect sensor performance,

we suggest covering dishes that

may spatter to keep the oven clean. Covering also helps foods heat evenly.

AUTO cycle when

Q. Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto

Cook?

A. Yes, in some cases, larger pieces

will require additional Time Cook-

ing. Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish, since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving.

Q. Should 1use Auto Cook to cook

pudding or sauces?

A. Most pudding and sauce recipes

require stirring many times during

cooking; therefore, Time Cook is

recommended since you should not

open the door during the AUTO

phase of cooking without affecting

end cooking results.

Q. My scalloped potatoes were not

completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook. What is wrong?

A. If you prepared the sauce in the

oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes, there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven. Make sure you dry the oven completely before using Auto Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam and aroma in the oven. Also starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates steam and aroma in the oven too soon, and decreases

the first sensing cycle.

Q. Are there any other foods which

are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?

A. Bakery foods, candies, melted

chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable, are cooked best by Time Cook.

Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables require water when using Auto Cook?

A. Yes. Add water to the vegetables

as recommended on chart and cover well for even, complete cooking.

Q. Would my plastic containers with

very tight fitting lids be appropriate

for Automatic Cooking?

A. No, most types of plastic storage

dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Also tight fitting lids may prevent adequate steam and aroma from escaping and food may not cook properly during Automatic Cooking.

Q. I tried to warm some chow mein

noodles using Auto Cook. Why didn’t this work?

A. Food must have some moisture

in order to create steam which helps

the auto sensor function. Extremely

dry foods such as chow mein noodles, potato chips and other such

foods do not have enough moisture.

Q. Should I use Auto Cook when I am cooking many foods in more

than one dish or casserole? -

A. No, because of different food

densities, attention needed during cooking, and food amounts, it is best to use Time Cook when cooking many foods.

Automatic Cocking Recipe Guide

‘4utomatic Cooking Control is a

ully automatic electronic control

system that lets your microwave oven do the cooking for you. The charts and recipes in this section are designed to help you make the most of this feature.

Standard cooking techniques require setting the oven for a speci-

fied cooking time or a selected finished temperature. And that means looking up recipes in a cookbook. . .

trying to convert old recipes for

microwave cooking. . .or just resorting to guesswork. This control

method works on an entirely different basis—with a special electronic sensor that detects steam and aromas from cooking food. The oven “knows” how the food is

cooking; so it can automatically set the correct cooking time and maintain the proper power level for different types and amounts of food. And it’s adjustable to suit your indi-

vidual taste.

Easy to Use

Simply touch two control pads— AUTO COOK and the desired Code number—and then START. A chart on the oven control panel gives a list of Codes for frequently prepared foods. The display shows

AUTO until steam is sensed and

then signals, and displays time counting down. During AUTO, oven should not be opened, but after oven signals, door may be opened to check foods if desired. Check the

Automatic Cooking Chart for suggestions.

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking

results. Containers should match in size to the size of the food being cooked. Coverings such as wax paper, the lid that came with the container, or microwave-safe plastic domes are ideal. For examples of

containers and coverings, see page

10 and the following recipes.

Preference Control

With Preference Control, you can

adjust the Automatic Cooking Feature to your individual taste by adding either “l” or “9’ after Code number. If after trying the suggested Code, you would prefer less cooking time, simply add the number “l”

after the Code and the oven automatically lessens the cooking time by 20°/0. If you wish more cooking time, add “9” after the Code to increase cooking time by 20°/0.

Automatic Roasting

Automatic Roasting uses the tem-

perature probe rather than the electronic sensor to cook meats to the desired degree of doneness. The oven continually monitors the food’s internal temperature. Unlike ordinary Temperature Cooking, the

oven changes power levels two or

three times depending on the degree of doneness during cooking to give you the best results auto-

matically. After cooking the oven switches automatically to Hold for an hour. Food stays warm without overcooking.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish, casse-

roles, vegetables, leftovers, and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked. Match container size with the food, cover securely, and do not open door while

AUTO appears on display.

Foods Not Recommended

Recipes and foods which must be cooked uncovered, or which require constant attention, or adding ingre-

dients during cooking should be microwaved by TIME COOK. For foods that microwave best using temperature probe, use TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST. Foods requiring a dry or crisp surface after cooking cook best with TIME COOK.

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