GE JKP68G User Manual

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Contents
Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning 40,41,43 Control Panel 8 Baking, Baking Guide 31-33
Energy-Saving Tips Features
MicrowaveOven
Auto Cook Auto Defrost
Auto Roast Auto Simmer 13 Thermostat Adjustment 41
Control Panel 8 Timer 30 Defrosting 14-16 VentDuct
Double Duty Shelf 28,29 Light; Bulb Replacement 40
Recipes 23,25,27 Repair Service Reheating 29 Safety Instructions
Roasting 12, 13 Warranty Temperature Cook 11
Temperature Probe 11,40
36,40,42
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6 Broiling, Broiling Guide 36,37 7 Control Settings 30
8-29
17-27 Roasting, Roasting Guide 34,35
14,15 Self-CleaningInstructions 38,39
12, 13
Microwaving Tips Model and Serial Numbers 2
Oven
Light; Bulb Replacement 30,41
Shelves
Precautions Problem Solver
Back Cover
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44-46
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UseandCareof
model
JKP68G
The electric output
of the microwave oven
in this cooking center
is 700 watts.
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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
EXPOSURE TO
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–To reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
Be sure your appliance is
properly 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~HING OFF 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
0~-CHILDREN CLIMBING ONTHE OVEN‘Ill REACH ITEMSCOULDBESERIOUSLY INJURED.
. Wearproperclothing.
Loose
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’T SAFETY 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:
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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,
Foil strips as used on
keepmetal(except forDOUBLE DUTY shelf) atleast 1inchawayfromsides ofoven.
Cookingutensilsmaybecome
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.
Sometimes, the ovenfloor
can become too hottotouch. Be
carefidtouchingthe floor during andafter cooking.
Donot use a thermometer in
foodyouare microwavingunless thethermometerisdesignedor recommended foruse inthe microwaveoven.
.
Remove the temperature
probe from the oven when not
using it
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
tightly coveredwithplasticwrap, removecoveringcarefi.dlyand&t
steam awayfrom hands and face.
Foodscookedin liquids (such
as pasta) maytend to boil over morerapidlythanfti containing less moisture. Shouldthis occur,
reikrtopage40 forinstructionson howto cleanthe insideof the oven.
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Spontaneousboiling—Under
certainspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor shortlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Topreventbums
from splashingliquid, stir the liquid briefly beforeremovingthe containerfromthemicmwaveoven.
Use of the DO~LE DUTIPM
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:
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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.
SAW THESE 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/OFF pad 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/OFF pad. (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/Second Timer
‘ 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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How to llme a 3-Minute Phone Call
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 2,5,0 and 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/Second Timer 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 fd before 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
recommended for 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 recommended for 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.
Step 4: TouchTIME COOK pad.
Display shows “: 10:’“ENTER MICRO COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Set yourcook time.
How to ChangePower Level
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/OFF pad.
The Temperature Probe
SENSOR
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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
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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 temperatures to 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
“START” flashes. Touch START. Display shows “COOXYand
“ROAST CODE 2“ until fd
temperature reaches 80”F.
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-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps 3 times and “End” appears on the display. Oven shuts off.
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Auto Roast Guide
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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/Hours Comments
5-7 Add 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
7-1o Make sure that vegetables and meat are
5-7 Add 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/OFF after cooking.
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Automatic Defrosting
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets 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 corresponding code 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 fd out of the oven if you
wish. And in some cases, it should
stand in your refrigerator. Stand time recommendations are 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.
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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
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Auto Defrost Guide
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
Chops
Frankfi.mters,
<
Sausage Ground Meat
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL
Turn over.
1 1
Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary.
Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes
pieces.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted 5 minutes
STAND TIME
areas and break apart.
Beef Patties
Roast
Ribs
1 I I
Turn over. Turn over and 30 minutes in
shield. Turn over.
.
Separate patties.
Remove defrosted 10 minutes
1
5 minutes
refrigerator
pieces. Shield if
necessary. Steak Stew
I
I Turn over. I
Turn over and Separate 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 Fish Turn 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.
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Step 2: TouchTIME DEFROST.
Display shows :0 and “POWER 3:’ “ENTER MICRO DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in 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
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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 automatically adjusts 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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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
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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-sealing plastic
covers-they can 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”
Food Code Canned Foods
1 Thin foods such as soup, broth, gravy. size of food.
Thick foods such as 1 canned ravioli, container matched to chunky soups, beef stew, all canned vegetables.
Leftovers 1
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
5 1 or 1
Casseroles
With precooked
4 ingredients in a white sauce such as tuna
noodle casserole,
turkey tetrazzini. With raw ingredients
6 2-3 qt. casserole with
such as hamburger patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.
Container Approx. Time
Microwave-safe 2-3 min./cup
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
container matched to
Microwave-safe 4 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
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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.
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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
1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons dry minced onions
1 egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup instant rice
1 can (15% oz.) kidney beans,
undrained
1 can (14% oz.) tomatoes,
chopped and undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
In large mixing bowl, place meat, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili powder, onion, egg and ketchup.
Mix well and form into 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-32 min. 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/canned vegetables
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-sliced cabbage
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.
#ummer Garden Stew
!:
‘Auto Cook 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.
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Dessert Recipes
‘Easy Chocolate Cake
AutoCookCode6 Approx.CookingTime—14min. Makes1(lO-in.)TubeCake
1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s
Food cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water. Follow package recommendations for 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.
OZ.])
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-cooking oats 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
1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar
1 can (8-1/4 oz.) pineapple
slices, drained, reserving liquid
4 maraschino or candied
cherries, cut in half 1-1/2 cups yellow cake mix 1 egg 2 tablespoons oil
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 capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques will differ from the cookbook which 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-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.
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m.
- How to Heat or Reheat Similar~pes of 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.
J!!
,,
-‘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: llrn OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. ~m OVEN 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 automatically at 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 automatically at 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: llrn OVEN 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 heat 2. Dark or non-shiny finishes,
which cook longer than 30 to40
quickly. For most conventional glass and Pyroceram@cookware minutes. For food with short
baking, light, shiny finishes generally give best results. They prevent result in dry, crisp crusts. Reduce best appearance and crispness.
overbrowning in the time it takes oven heat 25”F.if lighter crusts are for heat to cook the center areas. desired. Preheat cast ironfor baking
Dull (satin-finish) bottom surfaces some 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 may cooking 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.
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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 for 3. 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
thermometer for more accurate doneness. (Do not place
necessary. Baste as desired. conventionally roasted by adding
4. Standing time recommended for 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.
thermometer in 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
35-45 30-40
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.
18-22 130°-140° 22-25 150°-1600 28-33 170°-1850
20-23 24-28 150°-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 cooking food 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 spattering and
smoking to a minimum.
Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle near
edge, cut vertical slashes 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.
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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.
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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 recommended shelf 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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Broiling Guide
“ 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.
Food Thickness
Bacon %-lb. (about 8
Ground Beef l-lb. (4 patties)
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rare l-inch thick Medium
-*1
Well Done
,
-. .
Rare 1%-in. thick
Medium
Well Done
Chicken 1 whole
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-02. each)
Fish l-lb. fillets H to
Ham Slices l-in. thick
(precooked)
I%rk Chops 2 (Yzinch) Well Done 2 (l-in. thick)
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1 inch)
Well Done about 10to 12oz.
Medium 2 (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.
Shelf First Side Second Side
Position
p
c
c
c
Time, Minutes
3% 3
7 4-5 Up to 8 patties take about sunw tlnw.
7 7 Steaks Icss than 1mch cook through
9 9
c 13 13 c
c
c
A
c
10
15 14-16
25
35
1
‘/2-2
c 3-4
B 13-16 Do not
c
B 8
c
B
c c
c
B
c
5 5
10 13 13
8
10 10
17
6
Time, Minutes Comments
Y2
7-8
20-25
10-15
Y2
turn over.
8 Increase 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-Cleaning Oven
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. Openings in 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.
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Y2 or
Display shows the time you programmed oven to stop cleaning, STUP CLEAN TIME and OVEN DOOR LATVHED.
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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 automatically figures 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 LOCKED light is off, slide LATCH HANDLE to 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 commercial oven
cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven?
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
approximately lS°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 THOROUGHLY lX3
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~H FIRE.
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Cleaning Guide—Conventional Oven
.-
(Microwaveovencleaning instructions 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 Towel Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel.
Dry Cloth
Soap and Water
SwJp and Water On 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*
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Chwn Liner*
SoLp and Water Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with soap and water will prolong the time between
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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 Water Your 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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Questions?
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE 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 recommended for 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 ON components 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 FAMILmR WITH ELEmR.lCAL CIRCUITS. 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.
ELECTRONIC QClock 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 LANEL interference 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
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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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PROBLEM POSSIBLE 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 OPENED Microwavepower 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 purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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 manufacturing defect. 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 manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
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This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner 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 Replacement of 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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