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Help us help you...
Before using your cooking
center, read this book
carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new cooking
center properly.
Keepit handy for answers toyour
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on a label on the
front of the loweroven behind the
door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your cooking center. Beforesending
inthis card, please write these
numbers here:
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.
Yoursupplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
yourConsumer 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 beregistered. Pleasebe certain
that it is.
Writeto:
GE Appliances
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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your cooking center.
Ail these things are normal with your microwaveoven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming ovenlight and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
Save time and money.
Before you request service ...
check the Problem Solver on pages
44 through 46. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
● Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwaveoven. It’ssimilar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with youroven.
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PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID
SJ@POSSIBLE
EXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~
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 faceand
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven
if it isdamaged. It is particularly
important that the ovendoor 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.
Read all instruction beforeusing this appliance.
Whenusing electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–Toreduce
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 installedandgroundedby
aqualifiedtechnicianinaccordance
with the providedInstallation
Instructions.
● This appliance must be
connected 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.
c This appliance should be serviced
only byqualified service persomel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
QBefore performing any service,
DISCONNE~THE OVEN
POWER SUPPLY ATTHE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL BY REMOVING THE
FUSE OR SW1~HINGOFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
QDo not coveror block any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not use outdoors.
● Do not operatethis appliance if
it is notworkingproperly, or if it
has been damagedor dropped.
. Donot leavechildrenalone—
childrenshouldnotbe left aloneor
unattendedinarea whereappliance
is in use. Theyshouldneverbe
allowedto sitor standon anypart
ofthe appliance.
● Don’tallowanyonetoclimb,
standor hangonthe door.They
could damage the oven.
● CAUTION:ITEMSOF
INTERESTIX)CHILDREN
SHOULDNOTBE STORED
IN CABINE~ ABOVEAN
fittingor hanginggarmentsshould
neverbe wornwhile usingthe
appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements
and maycause severeburns.
● Useonly dry potholders—
moist or damp pot holders onhot
surfaces may result in burns from
steam.
hot heatingelements.
Do not let potholders touch
Do not use
a towelor other bulky cloth.
● Neveruse yourappliance for
warmingor heatingthe room.
c
Do not storeflammable
materialsin theoven.
● Keephood andgrease filters
clean tomaintain good venting
and toavoidgrease fires.
● Donot let cookinggrease
or other flammable materials
accumulateinthe ovenor
near it.
● Aswith anyappliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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IMP(JRT’TSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)
cDonotusewateron grease
fires. Smother flamingpanon
surfaceunitbycoveringpan
completelywith well fittinglid,
cookiesheetor flat tray.
Flaminggrease outside a pan
canbeputout bycoveringwith
bakingsoda or,if available,a
multi-purposedrychemicalor
foamtype fire extinguisher.
s Donottouchheatingelements
orinteriorsurfaceofoven.These
surfacesmaybe hot enoughto
burn eventhoughthey are dark in
color. During andafter use,do not
touch, or let clothing orother
flammable materials contactany
interior areaof the oven; allow
sufficienttime for cooling,first.
Potentiallyhot surfacesinclude
ovenventopenings and surfaces
near the openings, crevices
aroundthe ovendoor andthe
edgesofthe door window.
Remember:
the oven may be hot when the door
is opened.
. When cooking pork
The inside surface of
followthe
directionsexactlyandalwayscook
themeatto an internaltemperature
ofat least 170°F.Thisassuresthat,
inthe remote possibilitythat
trichina maybepresent inthe
meat, itwillbe killed andmeat
willbe safeto eat.
Microwave Oven:
Q
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS ~AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 3.
● Toreduce the risk of fire inthe
oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. Carefhlly
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 bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven
to dry newspapers.
–Paper towels,napkinsand
waxpaper.
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.
Recycled paper
–Do notpoppopcorninyour
microwaveoven
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
unless in a special
–Do notovercookpotatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
–Do notoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedanger of fire.
accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm is
done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs life of the oven.
—Ifmaterials 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.
● Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example,
closed glassjars—may
If by
explodeand should not be heated
inthis oven.
c Seedoor surfacecleaning
instructions on page41.
● Don’t defrost frozen beverages
in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even ifthe
container is opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
. Usemetil onlyasdirectedin
cookbook.
meat roasts are helpfid when used
as shown in cookbook.
TV dinners maybe microwaved in
foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in
microwaveoven,
hotbecause ofheat transferred
fromthe heated food.This is
especially true if plastic wrap has
beencoveringthe top and handles
ofthe utensil. Potholders maybe
neededto handle theutensil.
tocook with. Ifyouleave
theprobe insidethe ovenwithout
inserting it infoodor liquid, and
turn on microwaveenergy,itcan
createelectrical arcing inthe
oven,and damageovenwalls.
● Avoidheatingbabyfoodin
glassjars, evenwithouttheir lids;
especially meatand eggmixtures.
. Boiling eggs is not
recommendedin a microwave
oven.Pressurecanbuildupinside
eggyolkandmaycause it toburst,
resulting in injury.
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. Foodswith unbrokenouter
%kin” suchas potatoes,sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chickenlivers
and other giblets, andegg yolks
(see previous caution) shouldbe
pierced to allow
during cooking.
● PlasticUtensils-Plastic utensils
designed for microwavecooking are
very usefid, but should
steam to escape
be used
carefully.Even microwaveplastic
may not be as tolerant of
overcookingconditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and
may softenor char if subjectedto
short periods ofovercooking.In
longer exposuresto overcooking,
the foodand utensilscould ignite.
For these reasons: 1)Use
microwaveplasticsonly and use
them in strict compliancewith
the utensil manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Donot
~, subject empty utensils to
IL+:microwaving.3) Do not permit
children to useplastic utensils
without complete supervision.
. “Boilable”
cooking pouches
and tightly closedplastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cookbook. If they
are not, plasticcould burst during
or immediately after cooking,
possiblyresultingin injury.Also,
plastic storage containers should
beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tightseal.
When cooking with containers
from splashingliquid, stir the
liquid briefly beforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicmwaveoven.
● Use of the DO~LEDUTIPM
shelf accessory.
—Remove the shelf from oven
when not in use.
–Do not store or cook with shelf
on floor of oven. Product damage
may result.
–Use pot holders when handling
the shelf and utensils. They may
be hot.
–Do not use microwavebrowning
dish on shelf. The shelf
could
overheat. Use ofshelf with
Automatic Cooking feature is not
recommended.
Lower Oven:
c
Standawayfromthe oven
when opening ovendoor.The
hot airor steamwhich escapes
can causeburnsto hands,face
and/or eyes.
● Don’theat unopenedfood
containersin the oven. Pressure
couldbuildupandthecontainer
could burst, causing an injury.
s
Keep oven vent ducts
unobstructed.
● Keep oven free from grease
buildup.
c 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.
c Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop
is a convenience in lifting heavy
foods. It is also a precaution
against burns from touchinghot
surfacesofthe dooror ovenwalls.
● When using cookingor roasting
bags in oven, followthe
manufacturer’sdirections.
● Do not use your ovento dry
newspapers.
can catch fire.
If overheated, they
Self Cleaning Lower Oven:
. Do not clean doorgasket. The
door gasketis essentialfor a good
seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or movethe gasket.
c
Do not use ovencleaners. No
commercial ovencleaner or oven
linerprotectivecoatingofany kind
should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
c Clean only parts listed in this
Use andCare Book.
● Beforeself-cleaning theoven,
removebroilerpanandother
utensils.
. Listen for fan—a fan noise
should be heard sometime during
the cleaning cycle. If not, call
for
servicebeforeself-cleaningagain.
SAWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Eneqgy-Saving Tips
● Use proper power level as
recommended and DO N~
OVERCOOK.
QDo not operate the ovenwhile
empty. Ifb~accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoidoperating the ovenempty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensuresgood, long-term lifeofoven.
Microwaving Tips
QMake 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 1 minute at HIGH. If
water becomes hot, dish is microwave
safe. If dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
When Power is
Connected to
the Oven
The panel displays all of the
oven fimctions. After 15seconds,
all lights disappear and “Reset”
appears in the display. Touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad and then touch
CLOCK pad and set the clock.
The clock must be set for the timer
functions to work.
If power is disrupted at any time,
the above sequence reoccurs and
you must reset the clock after
touching CLEAR/OFF.
● Preheat the oven only when
necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eyeon the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.
● Alwaysturn ovenOFF 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.
● 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.
● 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.
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Features of YourCooking
1. Door Handle. Pull handle to
open. 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. Oven Vent.
& MICROTHERMOMETERTM
temperature probe.
7. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe.
8. DOUBLE-DUTYTMshelf. Lets
you microwaveseveral foods at
once. (See Safety Tips for special
instructions. ) When this shelf is not
s. in use, please remove from the oven.
~’ 9. Oven Floor.
10. Display and Touch Control
I?ads.
U. Automatic Cooking Guide.
Quick reference for Codes for
many frequently prepared foods.
u.
Oven Set (Clean) Knob.
13.
Oven Temp (Clean) Knob.
14.
Oven Interior Light Button.
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Shelf Support.
20.
Oven Shelves.
Oven Frame.
21.
Ill
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27. Oven “ON” Light.
28. Oven Cycling Light.
15.
Self-Cleaning Oven Clean
Light.
16. Lock Light.
17. Latch.
%-,
I& Model and Serial Numbers—26
located at right side of loweroven“
frame.
22.
Door Gasket.
23.
Window.
24.
Door Liner.
25.
Broiler Ran and Rack.
Oven Vent.
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Features of Your Touch Control Panel
1. DISPLAY. Displays time ofday.
Microwave Oven: Displays time or
temperature during cooking
functions, power level being used,
Auto Codes, Auto Defrost food
weights, cooking mode and
instructions.
Conventional Oven: Displays
Time Bake start and stop times,
Self-Clean Oven clean time, oven
door latched message and
instructions.
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle,
generally uniform thawing at
automatic power level 3, (or change
powerlevelafkr entering detisting
time. See page 16.)
3. TIME COOK. Microwave for
a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10(or
change power levelafter entering
cooking time. See page 10.)
4. AUTO DEFROST. Touchthis
pad, then Code number and food
weight. The ovenautomatically
sets power levelsand defrosting
time. (See page 14.)
5. AU’10 COOK. Touch this
pad and then number pad for
desired Code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at preprogrammed power levels and
determines the proper amount of
cooking times until the food is done
and oven shuts off. (See page 17.)
6. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwaveenergy.
It fimctions as a kitchen timer, a
hold timer after defrost or as a
delaytimer before microwave
time or temperature cooking.
(See page 9.)
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter
time ofday or check time ofday
while cooking. Toset clock, first
touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time ofday. For example, if time
was 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3,
and Oand 1:30 will appear on
display. “Start” will flash on
display directing you to touch
START thus setting the clock. To
reset or change time, simply repeat
above process.
Clock must beset before any
Conventional Oven Timer function
will operate.
S. NUMBER PADS. Touchthese
pads to enter cooking, defrosting
time, time of day,temperature,
power level, Auto Codes, food
weights for Auto Defrost,
conventional oven Bake start and
stop times and to change cleaning
time on self-clean oven.
9. BAKE TIME. Touch this pad
and then number pads to enter
baking or roasting time. The oven
turns off automatically at the end of
that time if OVEN SET knob is on
TIME BAKE.
10. STOP TIME. Touch this
pad and then number pads to enter
the time you want oven to finish
baking or cleaning. The oven will
automatically calculate the correct
start time for you.
11. TEMP COOK/IIOLD. Use
the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature, it
switches to HOLD setting and
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maintains that temperature until
you open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad. (See page 11.)
12. 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.
K1 AUIXl 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 12.)
14. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts offthe microwaveoven and
erases all microwave settings
(except time of day).
15. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start the
microwaveoven, the clock and all-
Conventional Oven Tmer functions.“&”
16. CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop
conventionaloventimer andself<lean
operation or enter anew cleantime.
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How to Use the Minute/SecondTimer
‘ The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
@
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwaveenergy.
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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows :0 and “ENTER
TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows 3:00 and “TIMER:’
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a fiuzen
casserole for 15minutes, hold for
10minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK pad.
The display shows :0 and
“POWER 10?’“ENTER MICRO
COOK TIME” flashes.
Step Z Touch 2,5,0and Ofor
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“MICRO COOK TIME” flashes
and 25:00 and “POWER 10” appear
on display.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “TIMER;’ and displays :0.
5. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad to
reset display to clock or microwave
cook or defrost programs.
Programming a HOLD
TIME
The Minute/SecondTimer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or cookbook.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds, touch TIME COOK,
TEMP COOK/HOLD or AUTO
ROAST and enter cook time, temp.
or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch ST~.Timer
will count down to zero and cooking
will begin. When delaying temp.
cook or auto roast, be sure probe
is in fdbefore pressing ST~.
The display shows :0 and
“POWER 3? “ENTER MICRO
DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and Ofor
15minutes defrosting time. 15:00
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows :0 and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold
for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 8: Touch START. “MICRO
DEF TIME” and 15:00 counting
down show on display. As each
function is automatically
performed, the oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “Endl’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
NUI’E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
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Cooking by Time
The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (HIGH) is
recommendedfor most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of w~ter
and add 1teaspoon of instant coffee
tind stir to dissolve. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is
microwave safe (refer to Microwaving
Tips on page 6). Place cup in oven
and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Display shows :
0 and “POWER
10:’“ENTER MICRO COOK
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1, ~ and () for a minute and 20
seconds. “MICRO COOK TIME”
flashes and “POWER 10” and 1:20
appear on display.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommendedfor this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)
Step 4: Touch START. “MICRO
COOK TIME;’ “POWER 10~’and
time counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’Oven
shuts off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the Time Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook 11feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
when you want to change power
levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step 2: TouchTIME COOK pad.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
10:’ “ENTER MICRO COOK
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select your cook time. For
example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two
minutes and 15seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10~’
“MICRO COOK TIME” flashes.
After setting cook time, touch
POWER LEVEL pad, then
touch desired number for new
power level.
O“and “POWER
Step 6: Touch START.
Step T “MICRO COOK TIME I:’
the first power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on the display.
Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the second
power level, “MICRO COOK TIME
II” and the second programmed
cook time, counting down, show on
the display.
Step 9: When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End?’
Oven shuts off.
Step 10: Open the door.
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
dish a little longer, if necessary.
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 want to cook 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 cook time. “ENTER
POWER’ flashes on the display
panel. Enter new number.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
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Cooking byTemperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
“TEMP COOK/HOLD”takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically switches
to “Hold” setting after reaching
the preset food temperature and
maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad.
The Temperature Probe
SENSOR
A
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TWO P6SITION
CLIP
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of your food;
it must be used when using “TEMP
CoOK/HOLD”or ‘!AUIU ROAST:’
A two-position clip attaches to
the side of a dish to help keep the
probe in position when temperature
cooking foods such as chili or soup.
To use your probe properly in a
roast, follow directions on page 12.
HANDLE
CABLE
END
How to Temp Cook aRolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
and attach probe securely in oven
wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD. “ENTER MICRO TEMP”
flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125”F.
“MICRO TEMP COOK;’ 125F
and POWER 10 show on display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER’ flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power.
“MICRO TEMP COOK:’ 125F
and POWER 5 show on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
80”F., display will show “COOL”
or if temperature is 80”F. or above,
display shows temperature
counting up.
Step 6: When 125”F.is reached,
the ovenwill sound and display
“HOLD1’The ovenwill then hold
the temperature.
Step %Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Removeprobe and food
from the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “PROBE” flash
after I touched the START pad?
A. “PROBE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOWHOLD pad and forget to use
the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall,
you may damage the oven.
Q. Can I Temp Cook different
portions of food at different
temperatures?
A. Yes. The temperature probe
gives you the freedom to cook
different portions of food at
different temperaturesto suit
individual eating styles. Simply
place probe in food and change
temperature setting as needed.
cookingTips
● Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
● Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
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Automatic Roasting
AUTO ROAST uses the
temperature probe to cook to
the desired serving temperature.
Unlike TEMP COOK/HOLI),
which uses a single power level,
AUTO ROAST uses up to 3 power
settings which automatically
switch during roasting, thus
providing even, tender cooking
results without overcooking.
Just as in conventional roasting,
only tender roasts should be Auto
Roasted until specified internal
temperatures are reached. Less
tender roasts should be microwaved
by time, according to the cookbook
which came with your oven.
2. At 80*F., display switches to
show meat’s internal temperature.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap.
Preparing Roasts for
Auto Roasting
Place tender beef roast on trivet in
microwave safe dish. Insert probe
horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the
food or top or sides of the oven.
Cover with wax paper.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
30Wto Auto Roast
3eef to Medium
1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
“AUTO” appears on display and
“ENTER ROAST CODE” flashes.
Touch number pad 2. “ROAST
CODE 2“ appears on display and
3. When you select Auto Roast
Codes 1,2, 3 or 4, the oven signals
with 3 beeps and “TURN” flashes
on the display when it’s time to turn
the roast over. After you turn the
roast, close the door and touch
START, food temperature appears
on the display. (Note: Oven continues,3
to cook ailer the signal whether or
not roast is turned over. )
4. After a pre-programmedfood
temperature is reached, oven beeps
3 times and “End” appears on the
display. Oven shuts off.
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Auto Roast Guide
.
Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in
.,roast before cooking.
E
—
● Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide.
Food
Beef
remperatum
Tender Roast
Rare
Medium
Well
Pork
Loin Roast
Precooked Ham
Poultry
Whole Chicken (3 lbs.)
Whole Turkey
(Insert probe into meatiest
area of inner thigh from
below end and parallel to leg.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area. )
*Recommended standing time before serving.
(up to U lbs.)
1
2
3
4
1
5
5
4
Final
115°
125°
145°
175°
115°
190°
190°
175°
Approximate Time
minutes per pound
10-13
13-15
15-17
14-17
12-15
10-12
10-12
Hold”
Minutes
0
0
5-1o
10
0
10
10-15
10-1510-12
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 6)
Your cookbook has information on
Automatic Simmering, including
guides and recipes.
Totai time includes time to bring
food to 180”F. and hold at that
temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like Auto
Roast as explained on page 12.
Display shows “COOL” until food
is 80”F., then switches to show
food temperature until 180”F.
~’ Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 6)
Approx.
Food
Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Fryer
Ham or Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable
Split Pea
Time/HoursComments
5-7Add enough liquid to just cover meat.
If adding vegetables make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
5-8
4-6
3-4
4-6
7-1oMake sure that vegetables and meat are
5-7Add enough liquid to cover peas at least
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from
top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of inner thigh from below
end and parallel to leg. lkm over after
1/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
Oven switches to Hold at 180”F.,
until you remove food and turn off
oven. If stirring is recommended,
you can reset oven by retouching
START. Touch CLEAR/OFFafter
cooking.
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Automatic Defrosting
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automaticallysets the
defrosting time and power levels
for you. You choose the appropriate
code number from 1 to 3 for the food
you are defrosting, then enter the
food weight in pounds and tenths
of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below) and touch START. The oven
calculates defrosting time and changes
power levels during defrosting to
give even defrosting results.
How to set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the
guide located at bottom of oven
when you open the door.
minimum and maximum food
weights for each code number. You
will need to know your food weight
and correspondingcode before
setting Auto Defrost.
1. Remove food from package,
place in oven on microwave-safe
dish, and close door.
It shows
3. Enter selected Code from guide.
For example, poultry calls for
Code 2.
“ENTER WEIGHT”flashes.
“DEF CODE 2“ and “LBS~’
appear on display.
4. Enter weight. For example, touch
Number Pads 1and 2 for weight of
1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces—see
Conversion Guide at right).
Note:If “ERROR”appearsondisplay.‘
check the Code Guide. Make sure
weight corresponds to code number.
llvice during defrosting, the oven
beeps 3 time~,
and oven shuts off. “TURN”
continues to flash until you open
the door. After turning the food,
close door and touch START.
When defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 3
times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF
pad is touched.
tcTuRNs;’flashes
Stand Time
When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow
food to stand in order to finish
defrosting the interior. You may
take the fdout of the oven if you
wish. And in some cases, it should
stand in your refrigerator. Stand
time recommendationsare given
in the guide on the next page.
9
4
#
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
“ENTER DEF CODE” flashes.
“AUTO” and “WEIGHT”appear
on display.
Display shows “AUTO” for 4
seconds and then “START” flashes.
5. Touch START pad. Display shows
“DEF TIME, CODE 2, 1.2 lbs:’
and Defrost Time counts down.
l-l
Conversion Guide
If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
4-5.3
6-7.4
9-1o
11
12-13
14-15.9
.6
.7
.8
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Auto Defrost Guide
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
Chops
Frankfi.mters,
<
Sausage
Ground Meat
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHTFIRST SIGNALSECOND SIGNAL
Turn over.
11
Separate and shield5 minutes
where necessary.
Separate.Remove defrosted2 minutes
pieces.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted5 minutes
STAND TIME
areas and break
apart.
Beef Patties
Roast
Ribs
1II
Turn over.
Turn over and30 minutes in
shield.
Turn over.
.
Separate patties.
Remove defrosted10 minutes
1
5 minutes
refrigerator
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak
Stew
I
I Turn over.I
Turn over andSeparate and remove
seDarate.
defrosted pieces.
I 5 minutes
5 minutes
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Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side
up)
Chicken Pieces
Turn over and
shield.
I lhrn over.
Turn over.
Shield where
necessary.
Separate and remove
10minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
20 minutes in
refrimator
5 minutes
defrosted Pieces.
Cornish Hens
(whole)
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
10minutes;
run cold wdtcr
in cavity.
Cornish Hens (split)
Fish Fillets
Turn over.
Turn over.Separate and remove
5 minutes
5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops
Separate.Separate and remove
5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Whole FishTurn over and
shield tail and
I
I
I
I head.
I
Hold under
cold running
water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
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Defrosting by Time
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost fi.mction, defrost a 10oz.
package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 4: Touch START. “MICRO
DEF TIME” shows and time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
flashes “End~’ then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When ovensignals and
flashes “End~’open door, remove
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting llps
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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 10(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 the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
Power level 10cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommendedin
your cookbook. For example, touch
3,0 and O for 3 minutes. Display
shows 3:00 and “POWER 3.”
“MICRO DEF TIME” flashes.
If you wish to change power level,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and
then new number.
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
● Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. Remove from
foil container and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting 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. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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Automatic Cooking
-.
The AU~COOK feature maybe
67
used to eliminate your need to look
up cooking time in the cookbook or
guess how long to set cooking time.
By actually sensing the steam
that escapes as food microwaves,
this feature automaticallyadjusts
the oven’s cooking time to various
.
types and amounts of food.
Because most cooking containers
must be covered during automatic
cooking, this feature is best with
foods that you want to steam or
retain moisture. See page 19for
containers and covers recommended
for automatic cooking.
foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after cooking should not be
Auto Cooked. It is best to Time
Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using
the temperature probe should be
Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Easy to Use
Simply touch three control pads—
AUTO COOK, desired CODE, and
START. The word. “AUTO” appears
on the display and the sensor is
activated to sense steam from food.
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch
AUTO COOK pad. “AUTO
COOK” appears on display and
“ENTER CODE” flashes.
Note:
Use of the metal Double Duty~
shelf with Automatic Cooking
is N(YI!recommended.
Foods Recommended
.*
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‘+4’
A wide variety of foods including
meats, fish casseroles, vegetables,
leftovers and convenience foods
can be Auto Cooked.
Foods Not Recommended
a,
Foods that must be cooked uncovered,
foods that require constant attention,
foods that require addition of
ingredients during cooking, and
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while
the word “AUTO” is displayed—
steam escaping from the oven can
affect cooking performance.If the
door is opened, the word “ERROR”
appears. Close the door and touch
START immediately.
Automatic Cooking Codes
Automatic Cooking Codes 1
through 9 are designed to give you
easy automatic results with a number
of foods.
CODE 1, designed for reheating
foods quickly, turns the oven off
automatically as soon as the sensor
detects steam from the foods.
When CODES 2 through 9 are
selected, the oven determines how
much additional cooking time is
needed after steam has been sensed,
automatically switches to MICRO
TIME COOK, signals, and the word
“AUTO” on the display is replaced
by countdown numbers indicating
remaining cooking time. When the
signal is heard, the oven door may
be opened for stirring, turning or
rotating food.
A guide behind the oven door lists
cooking codes for frequently prepared
fresh or uncooked foods and
appropriate codes are recommended
in the recipes and cooking guide on
pages 20 through 27.
Touch number pad for desired code.
“COOK” and “CODE 2“ shows
and “START” flashes. Touch
START.
Word “AU’10” shows on display,
indicating steam sensor is activated.
DO NOI’ OPEN THE DOOR.
OPENING DOOR MAY AFFE~
COOKING PERFORMANCE.
Beep sounds when steam is sensed
and “AUTO” is replaced by cook
time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary.
When done, oven beeps and stops,
and displays “END;’
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How to Adjust
AUTO COOK Codes
To Suit YourTaste
By simply adding a 1at?er any
AUTO COOK code number from 2
through 9, you can set the oven to
cook for 20% less time than the
code would regularly provide.
For example, if CODE 4 cooks your
seafood more done than you like it,
set CODE 41 next time and you’ll
get 20% shorter cooking time.
If you want a longer cooking time
than a code provides, add a 9 after
the code.
For the seafood in the example
above, CODE 49 would provide
20% longer cooking time than the
regular CODE 4 would provide.
Example:
Touch AUTO COOK pad. AU70
COOK is displayed and “ENTER
CODE” flashes.
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that
order. COOK and CODE 4 are
displayed and “START” flashes.
Touch START. AUKI COOK and
CODE 2 show on display. DO NOT
OPEN DOOR until first oven
signal, then rotate dish 1/2turn if
necessary. Close door and touch
START to finish cooking.
Questions & Answers
Q. Why does mv oven automatically
cut off after th; 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
Code, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook and Power
Level 10for a few minutes until
completion.
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 sizeand
density of pieces. This standing
time also enhances the overall
flavorand appearance ofmost
vegetables.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the
dish in Auto Cook?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly
which shortens the cooking time
thus leaving undercooked food.
Cover tightly and reset Auto Cook.
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
suggested arrangement of pieces in
the dish, since proper arrangement
is often a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
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. Should I use Auto Cook to
cook pudding or sauces?
A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during
18
cooking; therefore, Time Cook is
recommended.
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 fimction operates
properly by sensing steam in the
oven. Also, starting Auto Cook
with hot foods creates steam 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. 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 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. May 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.
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Automatic Cooking Containers & Covers
Containers and covers
Appropriate containers and coverings
help assure good cooking results.
● Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
Wonder if it’s microwave safe? Put
it to the test described in your
cookbook.
● Never use tight-sealingplastic
covers-theycan prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
● Match the amount of food to
the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half full.
● Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
● Stir or rotate some foods after
a beeping signal. See Automatic
Cooking Control Guide and recipes
on the following pages.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls for entrees and vegetables.
Cover with lids that fit. If lids are
not available, use plastic wrap or
wax paper. Plastic wrap should be
loose over food toallow for expansion.
Seal by pressing plastic wrap fhy
around edges.
For frozen entrees in paperboard
trays, remove tray from box but do
not remove film over tray. Thick
entrees may take longer to cook—
see guide on page 20.
For frozen foods in metal trays,
remove foil covering and baked
goods, reinsert tray into box and
close ends of box.
Use oblong or square containers for
chicken or com on the cob. Plastic
wrap covering should be loose over
food to allow for expansion. Seal by
pressing plastic wrap firmly around
edges.
I%perplates—while they maybe
used for Time and Temperature
Cooking and Defrosting, do not use
them with automatic [ooking.
Use microwave-safe plates or bowls
for reheating. Cover with plastic
wrap or wax paper.
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Follow Automatic Cooking Control
Guide setting for casseroles. Cover
casserole meat and vegetables with
sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces.
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown
above. Break food up thoroughly
If they are not cool, use TIME
COOK.
after oven signals.
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Automatic Cooking Control Guide
● Do not open oven door during
Auto cycle. Door may be opened
aller oven beeps and the co-untdown
time is displayed.
● Match the amount of food
to the size of the container. Fill
containers at least 1/2 till.
● Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh
vegetables.
● Most foods should be covered
with lid to dish or wax paper to
prevent spattering to keep oven
clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and
meat loaf should be covered tightly
to ensure even cooking.
● Be sure outside of container and
inside of oven are dry.
● If food needs additional cooking,
return to oven and use Auto Cook
Code 1.
● Use preferencecontrol “l” or “9”
to adjust cook times to suit your
individual tastes. See page 18.
● Use of Automatic Cooking
feature with DOUBLE DUTVM
shelf is not recommended.
N~E:Oven will not accept “Auto Cook Code” if the oven is hot. You must cool the oven before using Auto Cook
or you may choose to use Time or Temperature Microwave Cooking.
“AutoCook”
FoodCode
Canned Foods
1
Thin foods such as
soup, broth, gravy.size of food.
Thick foods such as1
canned ravioli,container matched to
chunky soups, beef
stew, all canned
vegetables.
Leftovers1
TV Dinners
2
(except for those
with pasta)reclose box. If tray is more than 1” deep,
Frozen Entrees
Frozen Pouch Meals
Frozen Lasagna
2
2
51 or 1
Casseroles
With precooked
4
ingredients in a white
sauce such as tuna
noodle casserole,
turkey tetrazzini.
With raw ingredients
62-3 qt. casserole with
such as hamburger
patty stew, scalloped
potatoes, seafood
casseroles.
ContainerApprox. Time
Microwave-safe2-3 min./cup
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
container matched to
Microwave-safe4 min./cup
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
size of food.
Microwave-safe
4 min./cup
Cover with iid to dish or wax paper.
container matched to
size of food.
Cook in container
(see comments).
Cook in container
(see comments).
8-10 min.
17-20 min.
depending
on size
If foil tray is no more than 3/4” deep,
remove foil top, return to original box and
remove food and place in microwave-safe
dish and cover. If dinner is in paperboard
container, remove from box and cook in
original container.
3-8 min.When microwaving meals containing 2
pouches, make l-inch slit in center of each
pouch. Place pouch containing meat on
microwave-safe plate, with remaining
pouch on top. Flex pouch before serving.
Y2 qt. casserole
10-20 min.
Remove lasagna from foil tray and place in
with lid to dish.microwave-safe dish and cover. Let stand 3
to 5 minutes before serving.
2-3 qt. casserole with
12-16min.
lid to dish.
16-24 min.
lid to dish.
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Food
Meats and Seafood
Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.)
Fish fillets (1 lb.)
Meat loaf (1% lbs.)
Hamburger patties (4-5)
Sausage patties (1lb.)
Pork chops (4-1” thick)
Spareribs (up to 3 lbs.)
Swiss steak (1% Ibs.)
Chuck roast (up to 5 lbs.)
Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)
Rice
Regular, raw, 1 cup
Instant, 1 cup
Vegetables
Fresh such as carrots, artichokes,
cauliflower, broccoli, brussels
sprouts (1 lb. )
Baking potatoes 2-4
Frozen block such as peas, green
beans, spinach, broccoli
Lima beans
Frozen pouch such as broccoli in
butter sauce, corn, peas
“Auto Cook”
Code
5
1
9
3
5
6
7
7
7
4
9
1
2
9
1
1
2
Container
12x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish
12x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish
10-in. pie plate
12x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish
12x 8 x 2-in, glass
dish
12 x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish
13x 9 x 2-in. glass
dish
3-qt. casserole
with lid
13x 9 x 2-in. glass
dish
1%-qt. glass dish
with lid
2-qt. casserole
lid
with
2-qt. casserole
with lid
2-qt. casserole
with lid
None
I%-qt. casserole
with lid
1%-qt. casserole
with lid
Lay pouch on
microwave-safe
dish.
Approx. Time
8-20 min.
6-9 min.
25-30 min.
7-9 min.
7-9 min.
22-25 min.
1 hr. 30 min.-
1 hr. 45 min.
60-65 min.
65-90 min.
4-6 min.
21-28 min.
5-8 min.
10-15min.
8-16 min.
depending
on number
8-10 min.
12-13min.
7-9 min.
Comments
Cover with wax paper to
prevent spatters.
Cover tightly with plastic
wrap.
Cover tightly with plastic
wrap.
Cover with wax paper.
When oven signals, rotate
dish 1/2 turn.
Cover with wax paper.
When oven signals, rotate
dish 1/2 turn.
Baste with barbecue sauce.
Cover with wax paper.
When oven signals, rotate
dish 1/2 turn.
Cover tightly with plastic
wrap, venting one corner.
When oven signals,
rearrange ribs.
Follow instructions on rice
package.
Follow instructions on rice
package.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.
Pierce with fork and place
on oven floor in a square
arrangement.Turn potatoes
over when oven signals and
remaining time is displayed.
Add 2 tablespoons water.
Add 1/4 cup water.
Make 1” slit in pouch. Stir
well before serving.
Fruit
Baked apples—4
->
1
2-qt. casserole
with lid
12-14min.
IHafter corndetion of Auto Cook cycle f~d needs additional warming, I
shnply re-cover food and use Auto Cook
21
Code#l.
Core apples and fill with
butter and brown sugar.
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Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes
Meat, Fish & Poultry
For meat and fish loaves use
either the round or loaf microwavesafe containers. Fish loaves made
with precooked or canned fish use
Auto Cook Code 4. Beef loaf uses
Auto Cook Code 9. Cover with
wax paper.
Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood
pieces should be in single layer
in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit.
Cover with wax paper. Use Auto
Cook Code 1.
,?
How to Adapt Microwave
Casserole Recipes
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 afler oven
signals and add topping, then
continue cooking uncovered.
4: Allow precooked ingredients or
hot sauces to cool slightly before
adding other ingredients.
Chicken breasts and pieces, or
turkey parts should be placed in
microwave-safe square-or 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 5.
Pork Chops automatically cook
well in 12
barbecue sauce or other sauce on
each chop. Cover with wax paper, ‘
tucking ends securely under dish.
Microwave using Auto Cook Code 6.
Rotate dish when oven signals and
remaining time is displayed.
x 8 x 2-in. dish. Add
a
5: Meats and vegetables should be~
submerged in liquid.
Chuck roasts should be placed in a
microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup
water. Cover with plastic wrap,
venting one corner. Use Auto Cook
Code ~.
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.
Rotate dish when oven signals and
remaining time is displayed.
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Meat or Main Dish Recipes
Mexican Meatball
Casserole
Auto Cook Code 8
Approx. Cooking Time—20 min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
In large mixing bowl, place meat,
bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili
powder, onion, egg and ketchup.
Mix well and form into 18balls.
Arrange balls in 2-qt. casserole.
Set aside.
In small mixing bowl place rice,
beans, tomatoes and chili powder.
Mix well and pour in casserole
over meatballs. Cover. Microwave
on Auto Cook Code 8. Rearrange
meatballs when oven signals and
remaining time is displayed.
Sweet Tart Franks
Auto Cook Code 1
Approx. Cooking Time—10 min.
Makes about 80 hors d’oeuvres
1jar (10 oz.) currant jelly
1jar (6 oz.) prepared mustard
2 lbs. frankfurters,cut into
l-in. pieces
In 3-qt. casserole stir together jelly
and mustard until well blended.
Add frankfurters,stirring to coat
each piece. Cover. Microwave on
Auto Cook Code 1.
Chicken Teriyaki
Auto Cook Code 5
Approx. Cooking Time-32min.
Makes 4 Servings
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup orange juice
1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs.)
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
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
X 8 x 2-in. dish. Marinate 1
12
hour on each side. Place bird breast
side up in dish. Slash bag near
closure. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 5. 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, stirring once.
Remove chicken from bag to serving
platter. Pour sauce over chicken
just before serving.
Classic Ham Loaf
Auto Cook Code 8
Approx. Cooking Time—16 min.
Makes 6 Servings
1 lb. ground cooked ham
1/2 lb. ground fresh pork
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons instant minced
onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mix ground ham and pork
thoroughly with crumbs, water,
onion and pepper. Mold into flat
loaf in 9-in. pie plate. Cover with
wax paper. Microwave on Auto
Cook Code 8.
Chicken and Rice
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—27 min.
Makes 6 Servings
1 can (lOILioz.) 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% oz.) dry onion
soup mix
1 cutup chicken (about 3 lbs.)
In mixing bowl mix soup, milk, rice,
mushrooms and onion soup mix.
Arrange chicken pieces in a 12
x 2-in. glass dish with meatiest
pieces to outside of dish. Pour soup
mixture over chicken. Cover with
wax paper. Microwave on Auto
Cook Code 6.
x 8
Swiss Steak
Auto Cook Code 7
Approx. Cooking Time—65 min.
Makes 6 Servings
1-1/2 lbs. round steak, 112-in.
thick, tenderized or
pounded with meat mallet
1/4 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
Cut meat in 6 pieces and coat with
mixture of flour, salt and pepper.
Place in 3-qt. casserole. Cover
with onion. Break up tomatoes
with fork and pour over top. Cover.
Microwave on Auto Cook Code 7.
Rearrange meat when oven signals
and remaining time is displayed.
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Automatic Cooking Vqetables
Fresh or Canned Vegetables
Whole or large halves of
vegetables such as cauliflower or
squash use Auto Cook Code 2. Use
a round container close to the size
of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen Wgetables
Block or loose pieces of frozen
vegetables should be placed in
suitable size container (at least half
full) and covered with lid or wax
paper. Add 1or 2 tablespoons
water. Microwaveon Auto Cook
Code 1.Stir before serving.
Pieces or slices of vegetables
require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use
appropriate size covered container.
Microwave on Auto Cook Code 2.
Dry root vegetables like carrots
may need to be stirred after oven
signals and time remaining appears
on display. Re-cover and touch
START to finish cooking.
Pouches of frozen vegetables
should be slit 1/2” in center and
placed on microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on Auto Cook Code 2.
Flex pouch before serving.
Precooked/cannedvegetables
should be placed in round container.
Container should be no more than
1/3 fill. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 1. Stir before serving.
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Vegetable Recipes
‘*Stir Fry Vegetables
w
Auto Cook Code 21
Approx. Cooking Time—12 min.
Makes 4 Servings
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon soft butter
3 medium onions, quartered
1 small green pepper,
cut in l/4-in. wide strips
2 cups thinly-slicedcabbage
2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin
diagonal slices
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflower flowerets
2 staks celery, sliced
diagonally
Toss vegetables with oil and butter
in 3-qt. microwave-safe casserole.
Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 21, stirring well w~en oven
signals and time remaining appears
on display. Serve immediately.
#ummerGarden Stew
!:
‘AutoCook Code 6
Approx. Cooking T]me—34 min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 large potato, peeled and
cubed
2 large carrots, coarsely grated
1 small onion, cut in pieces
1/4 small head of cabbage, sliced
1 can (103Aoz.) cream of
mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces,
drained
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut in
l/4-inch pieces
In a 4-5-qt. deep casserole dish,
mix all ingredients together until
well blended. Cover. Microwave on
Auto Cook Code 6. Stir well before
serving.
Corn Pudding
Auto Cook Code 2
Approx. Cooking Time—9 min.
Makes 6 Servings
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 can (17-02.) whole kernel
corn, drained
3/4 cup butter flavored cracker
crumbs
Melt butter in 1-1/2quart casserole.
Blend in flour, sugar, and salt. Stir
in milk and eggs, blend well. Add
corn, stir. Sprinkle cracker crumbs
evenly over top. Cover. Microwave
on Auto Cook Code 2. When done,
center will be just barely set. Let
stand 5 minutes before serving.
Eggplant Italiano
Auto Cook Code 5
Approx. Cooking Time—18 min.
Makes 4 to 6 Servings
1 medium eggplant
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato
sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 cup shredded sharp
cheddar cheese
1 pkg. (6 oz.) Mozzarella
cheese slices
Peel eggplant; slice l/8-in. thick.
Spread 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
in bottom of 2-qt. casserole. Layer
half of eggplant, 1can tomato
sauce, half of oregano and half of
shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 5. Add Mozzarella cheese
and microwave at High (10) 1 to 2
minutes, until cheese has melted.
Green Rice
Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—16 min.
Makes 4-6 Servings
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped
spinach, thawed
3/4 cup instant rice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Combine rice, spinach, butter,
onion, milk, egg, sah and cheese.
Mix well in 2-qt. casserole. Cover
and microwave on Auto Cook Code
6. Remove cover after oven signals
and remaining time is displayed.
Continue cooking. Let stand 5
minutes, covered, before serving.
Country Style YellowSquash
Auto Cook Code 69
Approx. Cooking Time—25 min.
Makes 4 to 6 Servings
2 pounds (approx. 5 medium)
yellow squash, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
5 slices fresh bread, cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
8 strips cooked bacon,
crumbled
In large mixing bowl mix all
ingredients, using 1/2 of crumbled
bacon. Pour into a 12
glass dish. Sprinkle top with
remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave
on Auto Cook Code 69.
x 8 x 2-in.
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Automatic Cooking Fruits and Desserts
Fruits
Pineapple Casserole is a tangy
dessert or meat accompaniment. In
x 8 x 2-in. dish spread 2 cans
12
(20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple
chunks.
Mix together 1 cup sugar and 1/2
cup flour. Pour mixture over
pineapple and stir to evenly coat
pineapple. Top with mixture of 2
cups buttery-flavored cracker
crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter.
Cover with wax paper and cook
on Auto Cook Code 2.
Desserts & Breads
Baked Apples automatic cook well
using Auto Cook Code 1. Match
number of apples to size of
microwave-safe covered container.
Use Auto Cook Code 1 for Baked
Pears also.
Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes
should be stirred well before
microwaving, especially if sugar is
added. Cover; use Auto Cook Code
2 and stir once or twice after oven
signals and time appears on display.
Touch START and finish cooking.
Nut Topped Cakes are easy to
cook automatically. Grease bottom
and sides of microwave-safe fluted
cake container and sprinkle bottom
evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts
or coconut. Carefully pour batter
from one box (2-layer size) cake
mix over nuts, cover with wax
paper. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 6. Let stand 15minutes
before inverting to cool.
Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread
1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup
brown sugar in 8-in. round glass
dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
1/2 cup chopped nuts. Arrange 1
can (10 oz. ) refrigerated biscuits
around edges and place drinking
glass, open end up, in center.
Cover with wax paper. Microwave
on Auto Cook Code 3. Invert onto
serving plate, letting dish stand
over ring a few minutes before
removing.
Bacon and Cheese Topped
Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup
chopped crisp fried bacon and
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in
well greased 8-in. round glass dish.
Carefully pour batter from 1 pkg.
(8-1/2 oz.) cornbread mix over above
ingredients. Cover with wax paper.
Microwave on Auto Cook Code 6.
Rotate 1/2 turn after oven signals
and time remaining appears on
display. Let stand 5 to 10minutes
before inverting.
In large bowl, place cake mix,
eggs, oil and water. Follow package
recommendationsfor mixer speed
and time.
Grease a 16-cup plastic microwave
fluted or straight-sided ring mold.
Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over
bottom. Pour batter over nuts.
Cover with wax paper and
microwave on Auto Cook Code 6.
Let stand in dish 5 minutes before
inverting.
Cherry Cobbler
Auto Cook Code 2
Approx. Cooking Time—n min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 can (20-22 oz.) prepared
cherry pie filling
2 cups dry yellow or white
cake mix (1 pkg. [9 oz.] or
1/2 pkg. [17
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In 8-in. square dish, spread pie
filling.
In small bowl, mix together cake
mix, butter, nuts, and cinnamon
until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly
over cherries or in three rows so
cherries are visible. Cover with
wax paper, Microwave on Auto
Cook Code 2.
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Mexican Bread Pudding
Auto Cook Code 61
Approx. Cooking Time—14 min.
Makes about 6 servings
4 cups bread cubes, loosely
packed into cup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup Jack cheese, cubed
1/2 chopped apple (3/4 to 1 cup)
1-3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, well beaten
Spread bread cubes evenly in
8-inch round dish. Mix sugar,
cinnamon, salt, raisins, pecans,
almonds, cheese and apple
together. Sprinkle evenly over
bread cubes.
Measure milk into l-qt. measuring
cup. Add butter. Microwave at High
(10)4 minutes, until butter is melted.
Rapidly stir in beaten eggs with a
fork and mix well. Pour over bread
mixture. Cover with wax paper.
Microwave on Auto Cook Code 61.
Streuseled Apples
Auto Cook Code 2
Approx. Cooking Time—10 min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
6 cups sliced, peeled apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup quick-cookingoats
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In 8-inch square dish place apples
and 1/4 cup sugar.
With pastry blender mix flour,
1/3 cup sugar, oats, butter and
cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle
over top of apples. Microwave on
Auto Cook Code 2.
Pineapple Upside
Down Cake
Auto Cook Code 5
Approx. Cooking Time—7 min.
Makes 1 (8-in. round) Cake
Reserve liquid from pineapple
slices plus water to equal 1/2 cup.
In 8-in. round dish place butter.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 1 minute
until melted. Sprinkle sugar over
butter. Drain pineapple (reserving
liquid) on paper towels and arrange
in dish. Decorate with cherries.
Place a glass, open side up, in
center of dish.
Prepare cake mix using 1 egg, 2
tablespoons oil, and reserved
pineapple liquid plus water to equal
1/2 cup. Mix at high speed for 2
minutes. Carefully spread batter
over fruit in dish. Cover with wax
paper. Microwave on Auto Cook
Code 5.
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How to Use the Double
DutyTMShelf
. Do not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven. Product
damage may result.
● Use potholders when handling
metal shelf and cookware.
They may be hot.
● Do not store microwave
browning dish on metal shelf.
s Use of DOUBLE DUTYTMshelf
with Automatic Cooking is not
recommended.
The wire shelf is specifically
designed for added capacityheating
and reheatingin your microwave
oven. More than one food may be
heated or reheatedand ready to
serve at the same time.
When microwavingwith the oven
shelf, some techniqueswill differ
from the cookbookwhich came
with
your oven. It is important to
arrange foods properly, and this is
shown on the next page. Cookware
size is important; select from among
the suggestions below. Also, food
size should be considered; foods
over4 inches high, or 3% pounds
are not recommended for shelf
cooking.
Batters and dough foods and also
uncooked foods which need to be
prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf,
following cookbook directions.
Cookware for Shelf
Heating and Reheating
Before placing food in the dishes,
check to see that they will fit together
on or under the shelf. Also, be sure
cookware is microwave safe.
Cookware for heating or reheating
include 1 cup measuring cup,
9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch
pie plates.
Leftovers may be placed in small
individual ceramic or plastic bowls
or divided plates.
Positioning the Shelf
To position the DOUBLE DUTY~
shelf, tip the back slightly and fit
the shelf support guides onto the
support guides located on each side
of the oven in the rear.
Next, lower the front until the shelf
support guides fit onto the support
guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
When properly positioned, the
shelf should fit snugly in place, be
level and not touch the back wall of
the oven.
Use pot holders when handling
foods heated together with your
oven shelf, especially when heating
larger amounts of food. Extra steam
generated from multiple food
cooking may make cookware hotter
than with regular microwaving.
.
Use wax paper or plastic wrap
instead of lids on casseroles. Lids
may add too much height to dish.
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If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is
positioned right-side-upon all
four shelf supports and not
touching oven walls.
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m.
- How to Heat or Reheat Similar~pesof Food
Twoplatesofleftoversmaybe
reheated together. Arrange thick
or dense foods to outside edges of
plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave at HIGH (10) for 3
minutes. Reverse position of plates
(top to bottom) and rotate 1/2turn.
Continue microwaving at HIGH
(10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue
heating, if necessary, until hot.
Reheating two casseroles (height
should be less than 4 inches) is
possible. Cover with plastic wrap.
Use staggered anangements of
food, placing food on right side
of shelf and lefi side of floor. Refer
to Heating or Reheating Guide in
cookbook for suggested microwave
time per casserole and add the times
together. Microwave at HIGH (10)
reversing position of foods (top to
bottom) after half of time. Also,
heat several small bowls of leftovers
,5%
.,
*,
this way, stirring and reversing
positions afier half of time.
How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together
When heating several different
types of food together, foods which
should be served hot must be placed
on the oven floor, while foods which
are only warmed should be placed on
the shelf. This is because microwave
energy enters the oven from the
bottom only. Also, it is important
to remember that foods absorb
microwave energy at different rates.
Rates can be afkcted by the sizeof the
food, and its starting temperature.
Because of the varying rates, you
may need to start reheating a large
or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or
less dense foods. Alternately, if
‘- one of the foods you are heating
seems undercooked but the others
are heated satisfactorily, let the
underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of
food at HIGH (10). To determine
heating times, add times for all
foods together. (See heating guide
in cookbook. ) Afler half of time,
stir or rearrange foods (do not
reverse positions). Check foods
(floor especially) after 3/4 of total
time and remove any which are
done. Continue cooking others.
Two frozen individual entrees
(5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners
(10to 12oz. each) are both ready to
serve at the same time. Remove
traysof food from their boxes and
turn back one corner of the plastic
cover to vent. If there are foil covers,
remove them and return the trays of
food to their boxes. (Batter foods
should be removed from the trays
and cooked conventionally. ) Place
in oven with one TV dinner on right
shelf and the second dinner on left
floor. Microwave at HIGH (10) for 6
minutes. Reverse positions (top to
bottom) and rotate foods 1/2turn.
Continue microwaving at HIGH (10)
for 6 minutes. Check dinners for
heating. If one dinner seems less
done than desired, return it to the
box and continue heating on floor
1to 2 more minutes,
Place on floor large or dense foods
which need the most heating, such
as leftover fried chicken, casseroles
of canned or leftover vegetables,
rice or pasta. Place on shelf those
foods which need only be warmed,
such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins
or breads.
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Using Your Oven
Youroven is designed to give
youthe best results in baking,
broiling and roasting when used
as recommended. Before using
your oven, read the directions
for setting and using all ofthe
controls and timer.
Oven Light
Light comes on automatically
when door is opened. When door is
closed, you can use switch to turn
light on and off.
Switch is located on lower left of
control panel under OVEN SET
knob.
Oven Shelves
When the shelves are correctly
placed on shelf supports, they are
designed with stop-locks to prevent
them from coming out of the oven or
tilting when food is placed on them.
To remove, lift up rear of shelf and
pull forward with stop-locks along
top of shelf support.
To replace, insert shelf with stop-
locks resting on shelf supports and
push toward rear of oven until it
falls into correct position under
shelf supports.
Oven Controls
The controls for the ovenare
marked OVEN SET and OVEN
TEMP. The OVEN SET control
has settings for BAKE, TIME
BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN (for
loweroven) and OFF. When you
turn the knob to thedesired setting,
the proper heating units are then
activated for that operation.
The OVEN TEMP control maintains
the temperature you set, from
WARM (150°F.) to BROIL (550”F.)
and also at CLEAN (880”F. ) for
lower oven.
Conventional Oven Timer
The Conventional Oven Timer is
designed to automatically start and
stop certain oven functions (TIME
BAKE or CLEAN).Clock must be
set before Conventional Oven Timer
will operate.
To set Clock, first touch CLOCK
pad and then number pads to 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.
Touch START and clock will be set.
Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports
marked A (bottom), B, C ~nd D
(top). Shelf positions for cooking
food are suggested on Baking,
Roasting and Broiling pages.
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Baking
See Baking Guide on page33.
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-‘Whencookingafood
time in your new oven, use time
given on recipes as a guide. Oven
thermostats, over a period of years,
may “drift” from the factory setting
and differences in timing between
an old and a new oven of 5 to 10
minutes are not unusual and you
may be inclined to think that the new
oven is not performing correctly.
However, your new oven has been
set correctly at the factory and is
more apt to be accurate than the
oven it replaced.
How to Set Your Range
for Baking
Step 1: Place food in oven, being
certain to leave about 1 inch of
space between pans and walls of
oven for good circulation of heat.
Close oven door. During baking,
avoid frequent door openings to
prevent undesirable results.
%
for the first
that you set. Examples of Immediate
Start (oven turns on now and you
set it to turn off automatically) or
Delay Start and Stop (setting the
oven to turn on automatically at a
later time and turn off at a preset
stop time) will be described.
How to Set Immediate
Start and Automatic Stop
N~E:Before beginning make
sure the oven clock shows the
correct time of day.
Immediate Start is simply setting
oven to start baking now and turning
off at a later time automatically.
Remember, foods continue cooking
after controls are off.
Step3: Touch number pads to enter
desired baking time. For example,
touch 3,0 and Ofor 3 hours baking
time. “Bake Time” and 3:00 are
displayed.
Step4: Touch STA17T.“Bake Time”
is displayed and baking time counts
down:
Step 1: llrnOVEN SET knob to
TIME BAKE. ~mOVEN TEMP
knob to oven temperature, for
example 250”F.
Step2: Turn OVEN SET knob to
BAKEand OVEN TEMP knob to
temperature on recipe or onBaking
Guide.
Step5:When baking is completed,
oven signals;
are displayed.
“End” and “Bake”
Step3: Check food for doneness
at minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary. Switch off heat
and remove foods.
How to Time Bake
,
The Conventional oven timer control
allows you to turn the oven on or
off automaticallyat specific times
Step2: TouchBAKE TIME pad.
“Enter Bake Time” appears on
display.
Step 6: Touch CLEAR pad, open
door and remove food.
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Baking (continued)
How to Set Delay Start
and Stop
Delay Start and Stop is setting the
oven timer to turn the oven on and
off automaticallyat a later time
than the present time of day.
For example: Let’s say it’s 2:00 and
dinner time is shortly after 7:00.
The recipe suggests 3 hours baking
time at 250”F. Here’s how:
Step 1: llrnOVEN SET knob to
TIME BAKE. Turn OVEN TEMP
knob to 250”F. or recommended
temperature.
“Bake Time” and “3:~”are
displayed.
Step 6: Touch START pad. The
oven automatically figures the start
time so oven will turn off when you
want baking to be completed.
step 4: Touch STOP TIME pad.
“4:00” and “Bake Start Time” are
displayed. In this example, baking
will begin at 4:00 and oven will
turn off at 7:00.
step2: Touch BAKE TIME pad.
Time of day remains on display and
“Enter Bake Time” and: Oappears.
“Enter Bake Stop Time” and :0
appears on display.
Step5: Touch number pads 7,0
and Oto enter 7:00 for the time you
want the oven to turnoff.
“7:~”and “Bake stop Time” are
displayed.
When baking time is completed, oven
signals and displays “End Bake:’
Step 7 Touch CLEAR pad, open
door and remove food from oven.
Remember, food will continue to
cook in a hot oven even after it is
turned off.
Step 3: Touch number pads 3,0
and Ofor 3 hours baking time.
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Baking Guide
1. Aluminum pans conduct heat2. Dark or non-shiny finishes,
which cook longer than 30 to40
quickly. For most conventionalglass and Pyroceram@cookwareminutes. For food with short
baking, light, shiny finishes generally
give best results. They preventresult in dry, crisp crusts. Reducebest appearance and crispness.
overbrowning in the time it takesoven heat 25”F.if lighter crusts are
for heat to cook the center areas.desired. Preheat cast ironfor baking
Dull (satin-finish) bottom surfacessome foods for rapid browning
ofpans are recommended for cake
pans and pie plates to be sure those
areas brown completely.
Container
Bread
Biscuits (%-in. thick)
Coffee cake
Corn bread or muffins
Gingerbread
Muffins
Popovers
Quick loaf bread
Yeast bread (2 loaves)
Plain rolls
Sweet rolls
Cakes
(without shortening)
Angel food
Jelly roll
SvonEe
Cakes
Bundt cukes
Cupcakes
Fruitcakes
Layer
Layer, chocolate
Loaf
Cookies
Brownies
Drop
Refrigerator
Rolled or sliced
Fruits,
Other Desserts
Baked apples
Custard
Puddings, Rice
and Custard
Pies
Frozen
Meringue
One crust
Two crust
Pastrv shell
Miscellaneous
Baked potatoes
Scalloped dishes
Souffles
Shiny Cookie Sheet
Shiny Metal Pan with
satin-finish bottom
Cast Iron or Glass
Shiny Metal Pan with
satin-tinish bottom
Shiny Metal Muffin Pans
Deep Glass or Cast Iron Cups
Metal or Glass Loaf Pans
Metal or Glass Loaf Pans
Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans
Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pwss
Aluminum Tube Pan
Metal Jelly Roll Pan
Metal or Ceramic I%n
Metal or Ccr~mic P~n
Shiny Metal Muftin Pans
Metal or Glass LoiIf or
Tube Pan
Shiny Metal Pan with
satin-tlnish bottom
Shiny Metal P~n with
sutin-finish” bottom
Metal or Glass Loaf Pans
Metal or Glass P~ns
Cookie Sheet
Cookie Sheet
Cookie Sheet
Glass or Metal Pan
Glass Custard Cups or Casserole
(set in pan of hot water)
Glass Custard Cups or
Casserole
Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet
Spread to crust edges
Glass or Satin-finish Metal
Glass or Satin-finish Metal
Glass or Satin-finish Metal
Set on Oven Shelf
Glass or Metal Pan
Glass
generally absorb heat, which maycooking times, preheating gives
4. Open the oven door to check
food as little as possible to prevent
when food isadded.
3. Preheating the oven is not always
necessary, especially for foods
Shelf
Position
B, C
B, A
B
B
A, B
B
B
A, B
A, B
B, A
A
B
A
A, B
B
A, B
B
B
B
B, C
B, C
B. C
B. C
A, B, C
B
B
A
B, A
A, B
B
B
A, B, C
A, B, C
B
Oven
Temwrature
400°-4750
350°-4000
400°-4500
350°
400°-4250
375°
350°-3750
375°-4250
375°-4250
350°-375”
325°-.375”
375°-4000
325°-3500
325°-3500
350°-3750
275°-3000
350°-3750
350°-3750
350°
325°-3500
350°-4000
400°-4250
375°-400°
350°-4000
300°-3500
325°
400°-4250
325°-3500
400°-4250
400°-4250
450°
325°-4000
325°-3750
300°-3500
uneven heating and to saveenergy.
‘IIme,
Minutes
15-20
20-30
20-40
45-55
20-30
45-60
45-60
45-60
10-25
~()-30
30-55
10-15
45-60
45-65
20-25
2-4 hrs.
-70-35
25-30
40-60
25-35
10-20
6-12
7-12
30-60
30-60
50-90
45-70
15-25
40-60
40-60
12-15
60-90
30-60
30-75
Comments
Canned, refrigerated biscuits take
2 to 4 minutes less time.
Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust.
Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin
mix, or bake at 450”F. for 25 minutes,
then at 350”F. for 10 to 15minutes.
Dark metal or glass give deepest
browning.
For thin rolls, Shelf B may be used.
For thin rolls, Shelf B may be used.
Two-piece pw is convenient.
Line pan with waxccl paper.
PJpcr Iincrs produce more moist
crusts.
Usc 300°F. and Shelf B kw small or
individual cakes.
Bar cookies from mix use same time.
Use Shelf C und incrctise temp.
25°F. to 50°F. for more browning.
Reduce temp. to 300”F. for large
custard. Cook bread or rice pudding
with custard base 80 to 90 minutes.
Large pies use 400”F. and increase
time.
To quickly brown meringue, use
400°F. for 8 to 10minutes.
Custard fillings require lower
temperature, longer time.
Increase time for large amount
or size.
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Roasting
Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Tender meat or poultry can be
roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which
should be low and steady, keep
spattering to a minimum. When
roasting, it is not necessary to
sear, baste, cover or add water
to your meat.
Roasting is really a baking
procedure used for meats. Therefore,
oven controls are set to BAKE or
TIME BAKE. (You may hear a
slight clicking sound, indicating the
oven is working properly. ) Roasting
is easy; just follow these steps:
Step 1: Check weight of meat, and
place, fat side up, on roasting rack
in a shallow pan. (Broiler pan with
rack is a good pan for this. ) Line
broiler pan with aluminum foil when
using pan for marinating, cooking
with fruits, cooking heavily cured
meats, or for basting food during
cooking. Avoid spilling these
materials on oven liner or door.
Step 2: Place inoven on shelf in
A or Bposition. No preheating is
necessary.
Step 4: Most meats continue to
cook slightly while standing, after
being removed from the oven. For
rareor medium internal doneness,
if meat is to stand 10to 20 minutes
while making gravy, or foreasier
carving, you may wish to remove
meat from oven when internal
temperature is 5 to 10°F.below
temperature suggested in guide.
If no standing is planned, cook
meat to suggested temperature in
guide on opposite page.
N(YI’E: Youmay wish to use TIME
BAKE, as described on pages 31
and 32, to turn oven on and off
automatically.
Remember that food will continue
to cook in the hot oven and therefore
should be removed when the desired
internal temperature has been
reached.
For Frozen Roasts
● Frozen roasts of beef, pork,
lamb, etc., can be started without
thawing, but allow 10
per pound additional time (10
minutes per pound for roasts under
5 pounds, more time for larger
roasts).
to 25 minutes
Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for
doneness with a meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal
temperature at the completion of
cooking time is recommended.
Temperaturesare shown in Roasting
Guide on opposite page. For roasts
over 8 lbs., cooked at 300°F. with
reducedtime, check with thermometer
at half-hour intervals after half the
time has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling
when I try to carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if
allowed to cool 10to 20 minutes
after removing from oven. Be sure
to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my
oven each time I cook a roast
or poultry?
A. It is rarely necessary to preheat
your oven, only for very small
roasts, which cook a short length
of time.
When buying a roast, are
Q.
there
any special tips that would
help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in
thickness as possible, or buy rolled
roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil
“tent” when roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the
meat. Leaving it unsealed allows the
air to circulate and brown the meat.
_.‘
Step 3: ‘IbrnOVEN SET to BAKE
and OVEN TEMP to 325°F. Small
poultry may be cooked at 375”F.
for best browning.
● Thaw most frozen poultry before
roasting to ensure even doneness.
Some commercial frozen poultry
can be cooked successfully without
thawing. Follow directions given
on packer’s label.
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Roasting Guide
Roasting
1. Position oven shelf at B for3. Remove fat and drippings as
small-size roasts (3 to 7 lbs.) and
at A for larger roasts.
2. Place meat fat-side up, or poultry
breast-side up, on broiler pan or
other shallow pan with trivet. Do
not cover. Do not stuff poultry until
just before roasting. Use meat
thermometerfor more accurate
doneness. (Do not place
necessary. Baste as desired.conventionally roasted by adding
4. Standing time recommendedfor
roasts is 10to 20 minutes toallow roast
to firm up and make it easier to
carve. Internal temperature will rise
about 5° to 10”F.; to compensate for
temperature rise, if desired, remove
roast from oven at 5° to 10°F.less
than temperature on guide.
thermometerin stuffing.)
Type
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin tip,
rump or top round*
Lamb Leg or bone-in shouider*
Vwd shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, prccookcd
Ham, raw
Oven
Temperature
325°
325°Rare:21-25
325°
325°
325°To Warm:
325°
Doneness
Rare:
Medium:30-35
Well Done:
Medium:
Well Done:30-35
Well Done:35-45
Well Done:
Well Done:20-30
Approximate Roasting llme,
in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5-ibs.
24-30
35-45
25-30
35-4530-40
10minutes pcr pound (any weight)
Under 10-IIM.
5. Frozen roasts can be
10to 25 minutes per pound more
time than given in guide for
refrigerated roasts. (10 minutes
per pound for roasts under 5 pounds.)
Defrost poultry before roasting.
Internal
Temperature “F
6 to 84bs.
18-22130°-140°
22-25150°-1600
28-33170°-1850
20-23
24-28150°-1600
28-33
30-40
10to 15-lbs.
17-20
130°-1400
170°-185°
170°- I80°
I 70°-180°
125°-1300
I60°
*For boneless rolled masts over 6-inches thick, add 5 to 10mmutes per pound to times given above.
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken plcccs
Turkey
325°
375°
325°
I
Well Done:35-40
Well Done:
Well Done:
3 to 5-lbs.
35-40
10to 15-lbs.
20-25
Over 5-lbs.
30-35
Over 15-lbs.
15-20
185°-1900
185°-1900
In thigh:
185°-1900
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Broiling
Broiling is cookingfood by intense
radiant heat from the upper unit in
the oven. Most fish and tender cuts
of meat can be broiled.Follow
these steps to keep spatteringand
smoking to a minimum.
Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle near
edge, cut verticalslashes through
both about 2“ apart. If desired,fat
may be trimmed,leaving layer
about
1/8” thick.
Step 2: Place meat on broiler rack
in broiler pan which comes with
range. Always use rack so fat drips
into broiler pan; otherwise juices
may become hot enough to catch fire.
Step 3: Fbsition shelfon recommended
shelf position as suggested in Broiling
Guide on opposite page. Most
broiling is done on C position, but
if your range is connected to 208
volts. you may wish to usc higher
position.
i
II
Step 6: Turn food only once during
cooking. Time foods for first side
per Broiling Guide.
Turn food, then use times given for
second side as a guide to preferred
doneness. (Where two thicknesses
and times are given together, use
first times given for thinnest food.)
Step %Turn OVEN’ SET knob
to OFF. Serve food immediately,
and leave pan outside oven to cool
during meal for easiest cleaning.
E/’ Ill
Use of Aluminum Foil
Questions & Answers
Q. Why should I leave the door
closed when broiling chicken?
A. Chicken is the only food
recommended for closed-door
broiling. This is because chicken is
relatively thicker than other foods
you broil. Closing the door holds
more heat in the oven which allows
chicken to cook evenly throughout.
Q. When broiling, is it necessary
to always use a rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends
the meat over the pan. As the meat
cooks, thejuices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices
are protected by the rack and stay
cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before
broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices
and allows them to evaporate.
Always salt after cooking. Turn
meat with tongs; piercing meat
with a fork also allows juices to
escape. When broiling poultry
or fish, brush each side often
with butter.
,—.
,
Step
4: Leave door ajara few inches
(except when broiling chicken).
The door stays open by itself, yet
1. If desired. broiler pan may be
lined with foil and broiler rack may
be covered with foil for broiling.
ALWAYSBE CERTAIN TO MOLD
FOIL THOROUGHLY TO
BROILER RACK. AND SLIT
FOIL TO CONFORM WITH
SLITS IN RACK. Broiler rack is
designed to minimize smoking and
spattering, and to keep drippings
cool during broiling. Stopping fat
and meat juices from draining to
the broiler pan prevents rack from
serving its purpose. and juices may
become hot enough to catch fire.
2. DO NOT place a sheet of
aluminum foil on shelf. To do so
may result in improperly cooked
foods, damage to oven finish and
increase in heat on outside surfaces
of the oven.
Q. Why are my meats not turning
out as brown as they should?
A. In some areas. the power
(voltage) to the range maybe low.
In these cases, preheat the broil
unit for 10minutes before placing
broiler pan with food in oven.
Check to see if you are using the
recommendedshelf position. Broil
for longest period of time indicated
in the Broiling Guide. Turn food
only once during broiling.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler
rack to prevent meat from sticking?
A. No. The broiler rack is designed
to reflect broiler heat, thus keeping
the surface cool enough to prevent
meat sticking tothe surface. However,
spraying the broiler rack lightly with
a vegetable cooking spray before
cooking will make cleanup easier.
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BroilingGuide
“ Broiling
1. Always use broiler pan and rack
that comes with your oven. It is
designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping juices in the
shielded lower part of the pan.
2. Oven door should be ajar for all
foods except chicken; there is a
special position on door which
holds door open correctly.
3. For steaks and chops, slash fat
evenly around outside edges of meat.
FoodThickness
Bacon%-lb. (about 8
Ground Beefl-lb. (4 patties)
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rarel-inch thick
Medium
-*1
Well Done
,
-. .
Rare1%-in. thick
Medium
Well Done
Chicken1 whole
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or2 to 4 slices
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-02. each)
Fishl-lb. fillets H to
Ham Slicesl-in. thick
(precooked)
I%rk Chops2 (Yzinch)
Well Done2 (l-in. thick)
Lamb Chops
Medium2 (1 inch)
Well Doneabout 10to 12oz.
Medium2 (lfi inch)
Well Done
.,
Wieners and similar
precooked sausages.
bratwurst
Quantity andlor
thin slices)
‘/2 to %-in. thick
(1 to Ifi-lbs. )
(~ t<)2y1-lbs)
(2 to 2k-lbs. ),
split kmgthwise
I pkg. (2)
2 (split)
~.4
%-in. thick
about 1 lb.
about 1 lb.
l-lb. pkg. (10)
To slash, cut crosswise through
outer fat surface just to the edge of
the meat. Use tongs to turn meat
over to prevent piercing meat and
losing juices.
4. If desired, marinate meats or
chicken before broiling. Or brush
with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10
minutes only.
5. When arranging food on pan,
do not let fatty edges hang over
sides, which could soil oven with
fat dripping.
ShelfFirst SideSecond Side
Position
p
c
c
c
Time, Minutes
3%3
74-5Up to 8 patties take about sunw tlnw.
77Steaks Icss than 1mch cook through
99
c1313
c
c
c
A
c
10
1514-16
25
35
1
‘/2-2
c3-4
B13-16Do not
c
B8
c
B
c
c
c
B
c
55
10
1313
8
10
10
17
6
Time, MinutesComments
Y2
7-8
20-25
10-15
Y2
turn over.
8Increase times 5 to 10 rninutcs per side
10
4-7
10
4-6
12-14
1-~
6. Broiler does not need to be
preheated. However, for very thin
foods, or to increase browning,
preheat if desired.
7. Frozen Steaks can be
conventionally broiled by
positioning the oven shelf at next
lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time given in this guide
1%times per side.
8. If your oven is connected to
208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled
by preheating broil heater and
positioning the oven shelf one
position higher.
Arrange m single layer.
Sp~ce evenly.
before browning. P~n frying IS
rccomnwnchxl.
Slush f~t.
Reduce tltnes tibout 5 to N nunutes pcr
side tor cut-up chicken. Brush e~ch side
with melted butter. Broil with skin
down Iirst find broil with door cIOSWI.
Spficc evenly. Place English mu(fins
cut-side-up and brush with butter. it
desired.
Cut through back ot’shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter
before and after halftime.
Handle and turn very ctircfully.
Brush w~thlemon butter bctbre and
during cooking if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase browning.
for 1%-inch thick or home cured.
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
If desired. split sausages m half
lengthwise into 5 to 6-inch pieces.
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Operating the Self-CleaningOven
Before Setting Oven
Controls, Check These
Things:
Step 1:
Remove broiler pan, broiler rack
and other cookware from the oven.
(Oven shelves may be left in oven.
Note: Shelves will discolor after
the self-clean cycle.)
Step 2:
Wipe up heavy soil on oven bottom.
A. Oven Front Frame
B. Oven Door Gasket
C. Openingsin Door
D. Oven Light
Step
3:
Clean spatters or spills on oven
front frame (A) and oven door
outside gasket (B)with a dampened
cloth. Polish with a dry cloth. Do
not clean gasket (B). Do not allow
water to run down through openings
in top of door (C). Never use a
commercial oven cleaner in or
around self-cleaning oven.
Step 4:
Close oven door and make sure
oven light (D) is off.
How to Set Oven
for Cleaning
Step 1:
TurnOVENSETandOVEN
TEMPknobstoCLEAN.
will snap into final position when
the CLEAN location is reached.
Step 2:
Slide LA’_KHHANDLE to the
right as faras it will go.
3:00, CLEAN TIME and OVEN
DOOR LATCHED appear on
display.
The oven is programmed to clean
for 3 hours but you may change
clean time by touching CLEAR
pad and number pads to enter a
different clean time from 1%to
4% hours.
Controls
Step 3:
To begin cleaning immediately,
touch START. Display shows stop
time—in this example, 3 hours from
the time cleaning operation starts.
No otherfimction ofthe Conventional
Oven can be used until the selfcleaning cycle is over and the oven
door is unlatched. You may use
the Microwave Oven during
cleaning time.
N~E:Fan in Microwave Oven
comes on when the lower oven
door is latched and
pressed.You’ll
started when the Cleaning light
glows. The fan will stop when the
cleaning cycle ends.
To delay start of cleaning:
Step 1:
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Step 2:
Touch STOP TIME pad and number
pads for the time of day you want
cleaning to be finished.
START is
know cleaning has.
-Y
.
3
“E EE” appears on display if you
enter a clean time less than 1
more than 4% hours.
38
Y2 or
Display shows the time you
programmed oven to stop cleaning,
STUP CLEAN TIME and OVEN
DOOR LATVHED.
Page 39
.-.
Step 3:
Touch START. Display shows
the time of day oven will begin
cleaning, START CLEAN TIME,
OVEN DOOR LATCHED and the
time of day.
NOTE: Oven automaticallyfigures
the starting time so cleaning will
end when you want it to.
Follow These Steps after
Self-Cleaning
After cleaning is complete, the
oven door will stay locked until the
oven cools and the LOCKED light
goes off. This takes about 30
-m minutes.
. .
2
—-/I/–\\
Step 1:
When LOCKEDlight is off, slide
LATCH HANDLEto the left as far
as it will go and open the door.
Step 2:
Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF.
Step 3:
Turn OVEN TEMP knob to WM.
-,
Step 4:
Touch CLEAR pad.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not working,
can I still self-clean my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven
Timer uses the oven clock to help
start and stop your self-cleaning
cycle.
Q. Can I use commercialoven
cleaners on any part of my
self-cleaningoven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should
be used around any part of this
oven. If you do use them and do not
wipe the oven absolutely clean, the
residue can scar the oven surface
and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically
cleaned.
Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket
around the oven door?
A. No, this gasket is essential for
a good oven seal and care must be
taken not to rub, damage or move
this gasket.
Q. After having just used the
oven, the LOCKED light came
on and
LATCH HANDLE.Why?
A.
temperature bakings or broilings,
the LOCKED light may come on.
The oven door can’t be latched for
self-cleaning while the LOCKED
light is on. If this happens, let the
oven cool until the LOCKED light
goes off. Then the oven door can
be latched for self-cleaning.
Q. What should I do if excessive
smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil,
and you should switch the OVEN
SET knob to OFF. Open windows
to rid room of smoke. Allow the
oven to cool for at least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean
cycle.
I could not move the
After several continuous high-
Q. Is the “crackling” sound I
hear during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating
and cooling during both the
cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor
during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor
during the first few cleanings.
Failure to wipe out excessive soil
might also cause an odor when
cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like
lines on the enameled surface of
my oven?
A. This is a normal condition
resulting from heating and cooling
during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my
oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave
a deposit which is ash. It can be
removed with a damp sponge or
cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide
easily. What is the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven
shelves may become so clean they
do not slide easily. If you wish
shelves to slide more etisily,
dampen fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil and rub
lightly over sides of shelf where
they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become
gray after the self-clean cycle. Is
this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle,
the shelves may lose some luster
and discolor to a deep gray color.
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Care and Cleaning of Your Cooking Center
Proper care and cleaning
are important so your Cooking
Center will give you efilcient and
satisfactory service. Follow these
directions carefully in caring for
it to help assure safe and proper
maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER
IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PMT OF YOUR
COOKING CENTER.
Control I%nel
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
around the control panel. They
might damage it.
Clean the panels with a lightly
dampened cloth. DO NOT USE
cleaning sprays or large amounts of
soap and water. These can cause
problems with the control
mechanisms.
Temperature Probe
The probe is sturdy, but care
should be taken in handling it. Do
not twist it. Avoid dropping it.
Clean as soon as possible after use.
Wipe it with a sudsy cloth, then rub
metal parts with a plastic scouring
pad if necessary. Rinse and dry.
(Or, wash the probe in an automatic
dishwasher.)
Aluminum Foilon Shelves—
why you shouldn’t use it
DO N~place a sheet of aluminum
foil on any shelf in either your
microwave or conventional oven. If
you do, your foods may not cook
properly. The oven finish may be
damaged, and there may bean
increase in heat on the outside
surfaces of the oven.
Oven Lamp
To replace microwave oven lamp,
firstdisconnect power at main
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Remove the grille by removing the
3 screws on top and the 3 screws on
the bottom of the grille using a
blade-type screwdriver.
d
The lamp is located on the left side
behind the grille.
Gently twist the bulb to break the
white silicone adhesive attached
to the bulb and socket to prevent
damage during shipping. Unscrew
the bulb and replace with a bulb of
same type and wattage available
from your General Electric supplier.
Screw replacement bulb in socket
and replace grille. Re-connect
power to Cooking Center.
DOUBLE DUTYTM
Shelf Accessory
Your shelf accessory is designed
for use in a microwave oven only;
do not use in a conventional oven.
Do not use a browning dish with
the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher. Do not
clean in self-cleaning oven.
Precautions for Use of Metal
Use metal only as directed in the
Cookbook. Metal trays no more
than 3/4” deep may be used for TV
dinners, and the metal temperature
probe is designed for microwave
oven use. Always keep metal at
least one inch away from sides
of oven.
Cleaning—Outside
Clean the outside of your microwave
oven with soap and damp cloth,
then rinse with damp cloth and dry.
Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome is best wiped
with a damp cioth and then with a
dry towel.
Cleaning—Inside
Keep your microwave oven clean
and sweet-smelling.Opening the
oven door a few minutes after
cooking helps air out the interior.
An occasional thorough wiping
with a solution of baking soda and
water keeps the interior fresh.
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~Spills and spatters are easy to
remove from walls and floor.
That’s because there’s little heat
except in the food, or sometimes in
the utensil. Some spatters wipe up
with a paper towel, some may
require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse and dry.
NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY P~T
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Oven VentDuct
The oven is vented through a duct
that’s located on the right side of
the oven just above the door handle
(see page 7). Moisture and vapors
from the oven are vented through it
when oven is in use. Never cover
the hole in the duct. To do so
prevents it from fi.mctioning
properly during cooking and
cleaning.
Wipe up spatters on the window
on the inside of the door daily.
Wash window, when it’s soiled,
with a minimum of sudsy, warm
water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Wipe metal and plastic parts on
the inside of the door frequently.
Use a damp cloth to remove all
soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES,
such as cleaning powders or steel
and plastic pads. They may mar the
surface.
Door Surface.When cleaning
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
Using a Brown ‘N Sear Dish?
Use Bon Ami@ brand cleanser.
High heat generated on the bottom
of the Brown ‘N Sear Dish can
cause scorched appearing stains to
bake onto the floor if grease is
present. These may be removed
with Bon Ami@ brand cleanser.
After using this cleaner, rinse and
dry thoroughly, following instructions
on can. Do not use it on the painted
surfaces such as the walls—it may
scratch the paint.
Indented Area
The temperature on your new oven
has been accurately set at the
factory. However, if your food
consistently browns too much or
too little, you may make a simple
adjustment behind your OVEN
TEMP knob. To readjust your
thermostat:
● Rotate OVEN TEMP knob to
CLEAN position and pull knob off
the shaft, revealing area behind
knob.
● Insert the tip of a 3/16” standard
screwdriver into the indented area
directly under the notch and turn in
the desired direction. Be careful
not to scratch glass control panel.
● To increase oven temperature,
move dial one notch counterclockwise. To lower oven
temperature, move dial one notch
clockwise. (Each notch represents
approximatelylS°F.)
● Return knob to the range by
matching the flat area of the knob
to the shaft.
● Recheck oven performance
before making an additional
adjustment.
Lamp Replacement
CAUTION: Before replacing
your oven lamp bulb, disconnect
the electric power for your
Cooking Center at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel. Be sure
to let the lamp cover and bulb cool
completely before removing or
replacing them.
The oven lamp (bulb) is covered
with a glass removable cover which
is held in place with a bail-shaped
wire. Remove oven door, if desired,
to reach cover easily.
To remove:
● Hold hand under cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of same hand, firmly push
back wire bail until it clears cover.
Lift off cover. DO NOT REMOVE
ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE
COVER.
● Replace bulb with 40-watt home
appliance bulb.
To replace cover:
● Place it into groove of lamp
receptacle. Pull wire bail forward
to center of cover until it snaps into
place. When in place, wire holds
cover firmly. Be certain wire bail is
in depression in center of cover.
● Connect electric power to oven.
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Use of Aluminum Foil
in Broiling
If you wish, you may line the
broiler pan with aluminum foil and
cover the rack with it for broiling.
ALWAYSBE SURE TO MOLD
THE FOIL THOROUGHLYlX3
THE BROILER RACK AND SLIT
THE FOIL III CONFORM WITH
SLITS IN THE RACK. Stopping
fatand meatjuices from draining
into the broiler pan prevents the
rack from serving its purpose and
MAY LET JUICES BECOME
HOI’ ENOUGH m CA~HFIRE.
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Cleaning Guide—ConventionalOven
.-
(Microwaveovencleaninginstructions on pages 40 and 41.)
..
NOTE: Let oven parts
coolbefore touching or handling.
IPART
Bake Unit and Broil Unit
Broiler Pan and Rack
Outside Glass Finish
Metal, including
Chrome Side Trims
and Trim Strips
Porcelain Enamel
Surface*
Inside Oven Door*
MATERIALS TO USE
. Soap and Water
● Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
s Plastic Scouring Pad
● Mild Soap and Water
● Soap and Water
s Soap and Water
● Paper TowelAvoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel.
● Dry Cloth
● Soap and Water
● SwJp and WaterOn this oven, clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket. The door is automatically cleaned
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Do not clean the bakeunit or broil unit. Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated.
NOTE: The bake unit is not hinged and cannot be lifted to clean the oven floor. If spillover,
residue or ash accumulates around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.
Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool.)
Sprinkle on detergent. Fill pan with warm water and spread cloth or paper towel over the rack.
Let both stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. OPTION: The
broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher,
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to oven making sure to
match flat area on the knob and shaft.
Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs
on the control panel are removed, do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass
while cleaning.
Wash, rinse, and then polish with a dry cloth. DO N(X USE steel wool, abrasives, ammonia,
acids, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.
If acids should spill on the oven while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right
away. When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse.
For other spills, such as fat smatterings, etc., wash with soap and water when cooled and then
rinse, Polish with dry cloth.
if the oven is in the self-cleaning cycle. If spillover or spattering shouid occur in cooking
function, wipe the door with soap and water. DO N~ rub or damage gasket. Avoid getting
soap and water on the gasket or in the rectangular tlanges on the door.
Oven Gasket*
t
“w
Chwn Liner*
● SoLp and WaterCool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with soap and water will prolong the time between
-H
Shl!lws
(See Self-Cleaning
Oven Directions. )
*Spillage of marirmdcs, fruit juices, and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration. Spillovers should be wiped up immediately, with care being
ttiken not to touch any hot portion of the oven. When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.
● Sodp and WaterYour shelves can be cleaned with the self-cicaning function in the oven. For hcuvy soil, clean
Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket.
major cleanings. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. For very heavy soiling, use your self-cleaning
cycle often.
by hand, using any and all mentioned materials. Rinse thoroughly to remove till materials after
cleaning. Do not clean microwave oven shelf in self-cleaning oven.
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giB
Questions?
~-Use This Problem Solver
~
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
CONTROL PANEL
ON, YET OVEN WILL
N(YI’OPERATE
FOODS OVERCOOKED
OR UNDERCOOKED
● START pad not touched.
● Door not securely closed.
● Another function was touched. Touch CLEAR/OFF to cancel.
● Numbers not entered after touching Time Cook.
● Finished temperature not entered after touching Temp Cook.
● CLEAR/OFF pad touched accidentally.
● No code number entered after touching Auto Cook, Auto Roast or Auto Defrost.
● Not enough time set when using Time Cook function because starting temperatures
of foods varied widely,
● Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.
● Dish in Auto Cook not covered as directed.
● Humidity or moisture in oven will lessen the cooking time in the Auto Cook
function. Make sure inside of oven and outside of containers are dry.
● Some standing time is recommendedfor certain vegetables cooked with the Auto
Cook setting.
● Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section
of this book.
● Incorrect power level entered.
● Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in recipe.
. Too many dishes in oven at same time.
● Food not thoroughly defrosted.
● Improper use of coverings. Check cookbook and this book for instructions.
MICROWAVE OVEN
● Microwave oven fan is used during self-cleaning of conventional oven to keep
FAN COMES ONcomponents cool. Microwave power is not on.
WHEN OVEN ISOFF
“PROBE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
“ERROR’ APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
● Probe not inserted properly into oven receptacle or food.
● Probe not used, although Auto Roast or Temp Cook pads have been touched.
● When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less than
80”F. or more than 199”F.
● Door was opened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and
touch START pad.
All These Things Are Normal on YourMicrowave Oven:
● Steamorvaporescapingfrom
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dull. thumping sound while
oven is operating.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL
N(X OPERATE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown oven
circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker,
depending on nature of the power SUpply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the
control box uses fises, the oven fuse (a cartridge-type)should be changed BUT ONLY
BY SOMEONE FAMILmRWITH ELEmR.lCALCIRCUITS. If after doing one of
these procedures, the fise blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their building
management to perform this check before calling for service.
● Oven controls not properly set.
● Door left in locked position after cleaning.
OVEN LIGHT
DOES N(YI’WORK
● Light bulb is loose or bulb is burned out.
● Button operating oven light is defective.
ELECTRONICQClock not set. Touch CLOCK pad and enter time.
TOUCH PADS
WILL N~WORK
ELE~RONIC
● If it cannot be reset by touching pads, electrical service to your residence has caused
DISPLAY LANELinterference signals on the main power line. Disconnect your cooking center at the
GOES BLANK
main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Wait one minute and reconnect power. Reset clock.
OR BLINKS
FOOD DOES NCYI’
BROIL PROPERLY
FOOD DOES NCYI’
ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY
>-’
● OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL.
● OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
● Door not left ajar as recommended.
● Improper shelf position is being used. Check Broiling Guide.
● Necessary preheating was not done.
● Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
● Utensils are not suited for broiling.
● Aluminum foil used on the broil rack has not been fitted properly and slit.
● OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE.
● OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
● Shelf position is incorrect. Check Roasting or Baking Guide.
● Oven shelf is not level.
● Roasting pan is too small.
● Improper cookware is being used.
● A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning.
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PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OVENWILL N~
SELF-CLEAN
● Oven too hot toaccept cleaning instruction.
● Latch is not moved all the wayto the right.
● Excessive spills, spatters, and soil deposits are not being cleaned up prior to
self-cleaning.
● STARTpad nottouched.
OVEN DOOR
WON’T LA~H
● ‘lhm OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. Glowing Locked Light after knob is turned
indicates ovenis too hot from previous use and door won’tlatch. Tocool oven, open
door wide, then Latch can be moved.
● OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before Latch can be moved.
● Latch not movedall the wayto the right.
OVEN DOOR
● Oven hasn’tcooled to a safe temperature.
WON’T UNLOCK
FANSTAYSON WHEN
● Self-cleaning loweroven uses microwave oven fan to keep components cool.
DOOR IS OPENEDMicrowavepower is not on unless microwaveoven is in operation.
If youneed more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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If YouNeed Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVECOOKING CENTER
Save proof of original purchasedate such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establishwarrantyperiod.
WHAT IS COVERED
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave
cooking center that fails because
of a manufacturingdefect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturingdefect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.
1=
I
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeedingowner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE(9 SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED● SeWiCe triPS tOYour home tO
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
c Replacementof house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above hrnltation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—ConsumerAffairs, GE Appliances,Louisville, KY 40225
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