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Microwaving Tips . . . . . . . . . . ...3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

Features of Your

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

TouchControlPanel . . . . . . . . ...9

AutomaticCooking . . . . . ...10-19

Automatic Cooking Guide . . ...20

Minute/Second Timer. . . . . . ...21

Automatic Roasting &

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...22.23

Automatic Simmer . . . . . . . . ...23

Automatic Defrosting. . . . . . ...24

Manual Defrosting . . . . . . . . ...25

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...26

Temp Cook/Hold . . . . . . . . . ...27

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

Howto Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...28

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . ...29.30

Home Canning Tips . . . . . . . ...47

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

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

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

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

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

Minute Timer, Clock,

Automatic Oven Timer . . . ...31

Baking &Guide . . . . . . . ...32.33

Roasting & Guide. . . . . . ...34.35

Broiling&Guide . . . . . . ...36.37

Operating the

Self-Cleaning Oven. . . ...40.41

Before using your Cooking Center, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Cooking Center properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

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 Number

Serial Number

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

The electric output of this

microwave oven is 625 watts.

Be sure your Cooking Center 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.

Write to:

General Electric Company Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged Cooking Center ...

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 pages 44 and 45. It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessory

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX79 Charcoal Filter Kit.

Add for non-vented installation.

Before Using Your

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

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

Model & Serial Number

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2.8

Careand Cleaning . . . . . ...38-43

The Problem Solver . . . . ...44.45

Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . ...46

If You Need Service . . . . . . . ...47

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

All These Things Are Normal

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

with Your Microwave Oven:

● Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the intetierence caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Am2mwavhlg Tips

PRECAUTIONS

● Make sure all cookware used in

your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for Microwaving?

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1minute at HIGH. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

● Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can 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.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods

which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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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 defat 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.

The panel displays five 8’s and

18POWER on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15seconds, all lights disappear and “Reset” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad; the oven is then ready for use and the clock

can be set. If power is disrupted at any time,

the above sequence reoccurs and you must reset the clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.

INIPORTAYT 5wmrY msT.xucTI’GPis

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances

basic safetyprecautions shouldbe

followed, includingthe following:

WARNING-To reduce the risk

ofburns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy:

s Use this appliance only for its intended use as described inthis manual.

s Be sure your appliance is

properly installedand groundedby

aqualifiedtechnicianin accordance with the providedInstallation Instructions.

QThis appliance must be connectedto a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run withthe circuit conductors and connectedto the equipment grounding terminal or

lead on the appliance. . Thisapplianceshouldbeserviced

onlybyqualifiedservicepersomel. Contactnearest authorizedservice facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.

● Beforeperforming any service,

DISCONNECT’THE RANGE POWERSUPPLYATTHE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANELBYREMOVINGTHE FUSE OR SWITCHINGOFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● Do not coveror block any

openingson the appliance. s Do not use outdoors.

● Do not operate this appliance if

it isnot workingproperly, or if it

has beendamaged or dropped.

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used bychildren.

c Do not leave children alone—

childrenshouldnot be leftaloneor unattendedin area whereappliance is inuse. They should neverbe allowedto sit or stand on anypart ofthe 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: ITEMS OF

INTEREST TO CHILDREN

SHOULD NOT BE STORED 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

fittingor hanginggarments should neverbe worn while usingthe appliance. Flammable material could be ignitedif brought in contact with hotheating elements and maycause severeburns.

Use only dry potholders—

moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result inbums from steam. Do not let potholderstouch hot heatingelements. Do not use a towelor 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 ovenor near

surfaceunits. Q

Keep hood and grease filters

to maintain goodventing

clean

and to avoidgrease fires.

c 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. grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam.

c Do not touch heating elements

or interior surface of oven. These

Flaming

surfaces maybe hot enoughto burn eventhough they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surfaceunits,areas nearbysurface unitsor any interior area ofthe oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially

hot surfaces include

the cooktopand areas facingthe

cooktop, oven vent openingand surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the ovendoor.

Remember: The inside surface

ofthe ovenmaybe hot when the door is opened.

When cooking pork followour

directionsexactlyandalwayscook the meat to at least 170”F.This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be presentinthe meat, it willbe killed and meat willbe safe toeat.

Microwave Oven:

● Read and followthe specific

“PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETU EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” foundon page 3.

● Toreduce the risk of fire inthe

ovencavity: –Do not overcookfood. Carefully

attend appliance ifpaper, plastic or other combustible materials

are placed inside the ovento facilitatecooking.

—Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plastic bagsbefore placing bagsin oven.

—Donotuse yourmicrowave ovento dry newspapers.

–Paper towels, napkins and wax paper.

products can contain metal flecks which maycause arcing or ignite.

Paper products containingnylon

or nylon filamentsshouldbe

avoided,as theymay also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

microwavepopcorn accessory or unless youuse popcorn labeled for use in microwaveovens.

–Do not operate the oven while

empty to avoid damage to the

oven and the danger of fire.

by accident the ovenshould run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However,try to avoid operating the ovenempty at all times—itsavesenergy and prolongs lifeofthe oven.

—Ifmaterials insidethe oven should ignite,keep ovendoor closed, turn ovenoff, and disconnect thepowercord, or shut offpower atthe fuseor circuit breaker panel.

● Some products such aswhole

eggsand sealed containers—for

example,closed glassjars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Recycledpaper

unlessina special

c Seedoor surface cleaning

instructions onpage 38.

● Don’t defrost frozen beverages

innarrow-neckedbottles(especially carbonatedbeverages). Even if

the container isopened, pressure

can build up. This can causethe container to burst, resulting in injury.

● Use metal only as directed in

Cookbook.

Foil strips as used on meat roastsare helpfulwhen used as shownin Cookbook.

TV dinnersmaybe microwaved in foiltraysless than 3/4”high; removetop foilcoverand return trayto box.When using metal in microwaveoven,

for DOUBLE DUTYTMshelf) at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

● Cooking utensils may become

because of heat transferred

hot

keepmetal (except

fromthe heated food. This is especiallytrue if plastic wrap has been coveringthe topand handles ofthe utensil. Potholdersmaybe

neededto handlethe utensil.

● Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

Be carefultouching the floor during and aftercooking.

Do not use any thermometer

in foodyouare microwaving unlessthethermometerisdesigned or recommendedfor use inthe microwaveoven.

● Remove the temperature

probe from the oven when not using it

to cook with. If youleave

the probe inside the oven without

inserting itin foodor liquid, and turn on microwaveenergy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and damageovenwalls.

Avoid heating baby food in

glassjars, evenwithout their lids; especially meat and eggmixtures.

● Boiling eggs is not

recommended in a microwave

Pressurecanbuild upinside

oven.

eggyolkand maycause it toburst, resulting in injury.

c Foods with unbroken outer “skin”

suchas potatoes,sausages, tomatoes,apples,chicken livers and other giblets,and eggyolks (seepreviouscaution) shouldbe piercedto allowsteam toescape duringcooking.

● pl@ic utensils-plasticutensils

designedformicrowavecookingare

veryuseful, but should be used carefhlly.Even microwave plastic maynotbe astolerant of overcookingconditionsas are glassor ceramicmaterials and maysoftenor char if subjectedto short periods ofovercooking.In longerexposuresto overcooking, the foodand utensilscould ignite.

Forthese reasons: 1)Use microwaveplasticsonly and use them instrict compliancewith the utensilmanufacturer’s recommendations.2) Do not subjectemptyutensils to microwaving.3)Do not permit childrento useplastic utensils

withoutcompletesupervision.

. “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags

shouldbe slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. If they are not, plasticcould burst during or immediately”aftercooking,

possiblyresultingin injury.Also,

plastic storagecontainers should

beat leastpartially uncovered becausethey form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightlycoveredwithplastic wrap,

removecoveringcarefullyanddirect steamawayfrom hands and face.

IIvD!?ORT~TT’SAFETY I!NJST’R..CTIGNS(continued)

● Use of the DOUBLE Dm

shelf accessory. (See

your

Cookbook for proper use.) —Removethe shelf from oven

when notin use. –Do not store or cook with shelf

on floor ofoven. Productdamage

may result. –Use potholders when handling

the shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

–Do not usemicrowavebrowning dish on shelf. The shelfcould overheat. Use ofshelf with

Automatic Cooking featureis not recommended.

Self-Cleaning Lower 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 ovenventducts

unobstructed.

● Keepovenfree fromgrease

buildup.

● Place ovenrack in desired

position while ovenis cool. If

racks mustbe handled when hot,

do not letpotholder contact

heating unitsin the oven.

● Pullingout shelftothe shelfstop

is a conveniencein liftingheavy foods. It isalso aprecaution against bums from touching hot surfacesofthe dooror ovenwalls.

● When using cooking or

roasting bagsin oven,follow the manufacturer’sdirections.

● Do not useyour oventodry

newspapers.If overheated,they can catch fire.

● Do not clean door gasket. It is

essentialfix a goodseal. Becarefid not torub, damage or moveit.

● Do not use oven cl~ne~. No

commercial ovencleaner or oven linerprotectivecoatingofanykind

shouldbe used inor around any

part ofthe oven.

● Clean onlyparts listed in this

Use andCare Book.

● Before self-cleaning the oven,

removebroiler pan and other utensils.

Surface Cooking Units:

● Use ~oWr Pan Size—This

appliance isequipped with one or moresurfhceunitsofdifferentsize. Selectutensilshavingflatbottoms large enough tocoverthe surface unit heatingelement. The use of

undersizedutensils willexpose a

portion ofthe heating element to

direct contactand mayresult in ignitionofclothing. Proper relationship of utensilto burner will alsoimproveefficiency.

● Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat settings.

Boilovercausessmokingandgreasy

spilloversthat maycatch on fire.

● Be suredrip pans andventducts

are not coveredand are inplace. Theirabsenceduringcookingcould damagerange parts and wiring.

● Don’t use aluminum foil to line

drip pans

exceptas described in this book.

Misusecouldresultina shock, fire hazard, or damageto the range.

● Only certain types of glass,

glasskxxamic,ceramic,earthenware or other glazedcontainers are

suitablefor range-topservice;

others maybreak because ofthe

suddenchangein temperature. (Seepage28 for suggestions.)

or anywherein theoven

● To minimize burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, the handleof a container should be turnedtowardthe center ofthe

rangewithout extendingover

nearby surface units.

● Don’t immerse or soak

removable surface units. Don’t

put them in a dishwasher.

● Always turn surface unit to

OFF before removing utensil.

● Keep an eyeon foodsbeing

fried at HIGHor MEDIUM HIGH heats.

● To avoid the possibility of a

burn 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.

QWhen flaming f~ds 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 foodsor moisture on fresh foods can cause hotfat to bubble up and oversidesofpan.

● Uselittletit for effectiveshallow

or deep-fatfrying. Filling the pan too fullof fatcan cause spillovers

when foodis added.

● If acombination of oils or

fatswill be used in frying, stir togetherbefore heating, or as fatsmelt slowly.

● Always heat fat slowly, and

watchas it heats.

● Use deep fatthermometer

wheneverpossible to prevent

overheatingfatbeyondthe smokingpoint.

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 covering ends 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.

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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 into close.

● Use proper power level as

recommended and DO N~ 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.

c 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.

● 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

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

c 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.

● 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.

Features of’YourCooking Center

1. Door Handle. Pull to open 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. Antenna Cover. Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

6. Oven Vent.

6a. Vent Hood Extension Handle. 6b. Vent Hood Extension.

6c. Vent Hood Grease Filter Behind Extension.

7. Oven Floor.

8. MICROTHERMOMETERTM Temperature Probe.

9. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

10. DOUBLE-DUTYTM 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 shelf is not in

use, please remove from oven.

11. Readout Display and Touch

Control Pads.

12. Automatic Cooking Guide.

Quick reference for Codes for

many frequently prepared foods.

13. Model and Serial Numbers. Located inside upper oven on lefi.

14. Oven Set Knob.

15. Oven “ON” Light.

16. Oven Temp Knob.

17. Oven Cycling Light.

18. Automatic Oven Timer, Clock, Minute Timer.

19. Oven Timer Dial.

20. Latch Release Button.

21. Latch.

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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 I% and Rack.

31. Oven Light Switch—Door.

32. Storage Drawer.

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33. Calrod@ plug-in surface units.

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. 3& Removable Vent Duct for Lower

Oven. Located under right rear unit.

39. Removable Grease Filters (2)

for Over Cook Top Venting.

40. Vent Hood Switch.

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1. Display. Displays time of day,

time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

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 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.

4. Clear/Off. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all

settings (except time of day).

5. 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.)

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. “Start” will flash on display directing you to touch

START, thus setting clock. To reset

or change time, simply repeat

above process.

7. Number I%ds. Touch these pads

to enter cooking, defrosting time,

time of day, temperature, Power

Level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

8. Auto Cook. Touch this pad and then number pad for desired Code number. Oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels, determines proper amount of cooking times until food

is done and then shuts off. (See page 10.)

9. Auto Roast. Insert Probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with

automatic preset program. (See page 21.)

10. Auto Defrost. Touch this pad,

then Code number and food weight. Oven automatically sets

Power Levels and defrosting time. (See page 23.)

11. Time Cook. Microwave for 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 temperature 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.

Automatic Cooking

The AU’10 COOK pad maybe

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 AU10 COOK pad, the desired Code number and START, you will see the word “Auto” on the display, which indicates that the sensor has been activated to 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.

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 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 a cover, direct the steam away from your hands and face.

Be sure the outside of the cooking container and inside of microwave oven are dry.

A few foods need stirring or rotating after partial cooking. Check the “Automatic Cooking Recipe Guide” section on page 13.

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

Note: Use of the DOUBLE DUTYW Shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended.

Nl&ICH THE AMOUNT OF FOOD ’10 THE SIZE OF THE CONTAINER. FILL CONTAINERS AT LEASI’ l/2 FULL. BE SURE THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING CONTAINER AND INSIDE OF MICROWA~ OVEN ARE DRY.

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 with automatic cooking. Use microwavesafe 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.).

Use oblong or square containers for 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 guide on page 20. Frozen Food in Metal Tray: remove foil covering, reinsert into box and close ends.

Follow control panel or Automatic Cooking Guide settings for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces. If hot, use Time Cook.

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Prefere&e control

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

Touch number pad for desired code. Code 2 shows and “Start” flashes on display. Touch START.

Word AUTO shows on display,

indicating steam sensor is activated. DO N~ OPEN DOOR. WHEN “AUTO” IS DISPLAYED, COOKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFE~ED.

Automatic cooking codes ~ 9 are designed to give you 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 Guide and recipes, starting on page 13,give many tested uses for automatic cooking codes.

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Another feature to give you more flexibility 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% 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%

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% more time for cooking than would the regular

Code 4.

Touch START. “AUKI” shows on display. If you wish to check foods, open door after first oven signal. Close door and touch START.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and-AU’TO is replaced by cook time. At this point, door maybe opened to check foods if desired. When done, oven beeps and stops.

NOTE: Refer to Automatic Cooking Guide on oven when door

is open and also on page 20 of this

book.

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Q. Why does my oven automatically cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control Code 1 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 my food is not completely

cooked after using the suggested Auto Cook Control 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.

Q. 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 fully 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.

Q. Should I use 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 as recommended

on guide to the vegetables and cover well for even, complete 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.

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 Cooking. Be sure to check sugested arrangement of pieces in the dish,

since proper arrangement is often

a successful tip in regular

microwaving.

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 plastic lids may prevent adequate steam and aroma from escaping, and food may not cook properly during Automatic Cooking.

Automatic Cooking Control is a

fully automatic electronic control system that lets your microwave

oven do the cooking for you. The

ouides and recipes in this section

a are designed to help you make the

most of this feature.

Standard cooking techniques require setting the oven for a specified 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 individual taste.

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m ~use

Simply touch two control pads— AUKI COOK and the desired Code number—and then START. A guide 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 Guide 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 w~x paper, the lid that came with the container, or microwave-safe plastic domes are ideal. For examples of containers and coverings, see page 10and the following recipes.

preference Cht rol

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%. If you wish more cooking time, add “9” after the Code to increase cooking time by 20%.

Autonlatic lloasiing

Automatic Roasting uses the temperature 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 automatically. After cooking, the oven switches automatically to Hold for an hour. Food stays warm without overcooking.

Foods Remi2mlenckd

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish, casseroles, ~ege~bles, lefiovers, 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 ingredients during cooking, should be microwaved by TIME COOK.

For foods that-microwave best using tem~erature probe,

use TEMP COOK, or AUTO ROAST. Fbods requiring a dry or crisp surface after cooking cook best with TIME COOK.

Automatic Cooking d’Iik.k Disks

Meat. Fish & huh-v

For meat and fish loaves, use

either the round or loaf microwave-

safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook Code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook Code 8. Cover with plastic wrap. See the guide on

following page for recipes.

Chicken breasts and pieces, or turkey parts, should be placed in a microwave-safe 8-in. square or 9 X 13 X 2-in. oblong dish. Cover

with wax paper. If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook Code 6.

Chuck roasts should be placed in a

cooking bag with 1/2 cup water and

placed in a microwave-safe dish. Cut bag to fit close to the size of the roast and tie open end securely. Cut a 1 to 1%” slit near the tie.

Use Auto Cook Code 7.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper. Use Auto Cook Code 4 for fillets and Auto Cook Code 2 for

seafood pieces.

Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat.

Microwave using Auto Cook Code 7.

To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking:

1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking, or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount. Use 3-qt. containers or smaller.

3. For saucy casseroles, cover

container with lid or wax paper (no vents). For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven

signals and add topping, then

continue cooking uncovered.

Pork Chops automatically cook well in 8 x U x 2-in. dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Add barbecue

sauce or other sauce on each chop. Microwave using Auto Cook Code 8.

4. Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.

5. Meats and vegetables should be

submerged in liquid.

Main Dish Recipes

Mexican Meatball Casserole

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time-17 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

3 tablespoons drymincedonions

1egg

3 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 cup instant rice

1 can (15%oz.) kidney beans,

undrained

1can (16oz.) tomatoes, chopped

and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

In large mixing bowl, place meat, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili powder, onion, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls, Arrange balls in a circle in 2-qt. casserole. Set aside.

In small mixing bowl, place rice, beans, tomatoes and chili powder. Mix well and pour in center of casserole and over meatballs. Cover and microwave at Auto Cook Code 6.

Chicken Teriyaki

Auto Cook Code 9 Approx. Cooking Time—32 min. Makes 4 Servings

1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup orange juice

1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs.)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

In small cooking bag, mix soy sauce, honey and orange juice. Add chicken to bag and tie with plastic tie. Turn chicken on its side in 12 X 8 X 2-in. dish. Marinate

1 hour on each side. Place bird breast side up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 9. When oven signals, remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki

sauce. In l-pt. glass measuring cup,

stir together water and cornstarch.

Cut off one corner of cooking bag

with scissors and drain juices into

cup. Microwave at High (10)2

minutes. Remove chicken from bag

to serving platter. Pour sauce over

chicken just before serving.

Chicken and Rice

Auto Cook Code 9 Approx. Cooking Time—25 min. Makes 6 Servings

1 can (10?4 oz.) condensed

cream of mushroom soup

1-1/4 cups milk (1 soup can full)

3/4 cup instant rice

1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms,

stems and pieces, drained

1 pkg. (1?4oz.) dry onion

soup mix

1 cutup chicken (about 3 lbs.)

In small mixing bowl, mix soup and milk; reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture. Blend remaining soup mixture, rice, mushrooms and half of the onion soup mix. Pour into a

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish.

Place chicken pieces on rice mixture, arranging with meatiest pieces to outside of dish. Pour

reserved soup mixture over chicken

and sprinkle with remaining soup

mix. Cover with wax paper and

tuck under dish. Microwave at

Auto Cook Code 9.

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