GE JKP85WA3WW, JKP85WA2WW, JKP85WA1WW, JKP85BA3BB, JKP85BA2BB Owner’s Manual
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GEAppliances
The electrica! output of the
microwave oven in this cooking
center is 1000 watts.
(IEC-705TestProcedure)
Part No. 764D3333P755 Pub, No, 49-8923 77-98 CO
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUtiONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in hamfful exposure to
microwave enerD,. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any ol?ject between tile oven
fiont face m_d the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to acounulate on sealing
surfaces.
; The oven shoukl not be adjusted or
repaired by an}<me except properly
qualified service personnel.
Do not operate tim oven if it is damaged. It
is paniculmty important that fl_eoven door
dose properly and that there is no damage
to the:
[] door (bent)
[] hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
[] door seals and sealing suflhces.
MICROWAVETERMSANDDEFINItiONS
Arcing
Arcingisthemicrowavetermfor,sparksib theoven.Arcing
iscausedby:
metalorfoil touchingthesideof theoven.
_,foilthatSnotmoldedtofood(upturnededgesact
likeantennas).
;;;;;;_,metalsuchastwist-ties,poultrypins,gold-rimmed
dishes.
:, recycledpapertowelscontainingstoatmetalpieces.
Covering
Coversholdin moisture,allowformoreevenheatingarid
reducecookingtime. Ventlbgplasticwraporcovenbgwith
waxpaperallowsexcesssteamtoescape.
Shielding
Ina regularoven,youshieldchickenbreastsorbaked
foodstopreventover-browning.Whenmicrowawbg,you
usesmafl,stripsoffoilto,shieldthinparts-,suchasthetips
ofvwbgsandlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbefore
largerparts.
StandingTime
Whenyoucookwithregularovens,foodssuchasroasts
orcakesam allowedto standtofinishcookingorto
set,Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave
cooking.Notethata microwavedcakeisnotplacedon
acoolingrack.
Venting
Aftercoveringadishwithplasticwrap,youventthe
plasticwrapbyturningbackonecomer,soexcess,steam
canescape.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
TheCalifomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Thefiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very stoat amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following."
WARNING--Toreducetheriskofburns,
electricshock,fire,injur7 topersonsor
exposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy:
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use
conosive chemicals or ww)rs in tMs
applim_ce. This cooking center is specifically
designed to heat or cook tood, and is not
inmnded Ibr lahorato U or industrial use.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and glounded hy a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instl uctions.
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit hreaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
Be sure the cooking center is securely
installed in a cahinet that is fhmly attached
to the house structure. Weight on the oven
door could cause the oven to tip and result
in ii_juU. Never allow anyone to climh, sit,
or hang on the oven door.
This appliance nmst he connected to a
g]ounded, metallic, permanent wMng
system, or an equipment glounding
conductor should he mn with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment glounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
This appliance should he serviced only hy
qualitied sewice personnel. Contact
nearest authorized sewice facility tot
examination, repair or adjusm_ent. Do not
repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended in this
inanual. All ofimr sewicing should he
relerred to a qualified technidan.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use tl_isproduct near wa/er-tbr
example, in a wet hasement, or near a
swimming pool.
Befbre perlbnning any se_s'ice, disconnect
the cooldng center power supply at the
household disuibution panel hy reinoving
the fuse or switching oft the cirodt
breaker.
Do not operate this appliance ifit has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or ifit has heen damaged or
dropped.
Do not leave children alone-children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where appliance is in use. They
should never he allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Don't allow anyone to dimh, stand or
hang on the door. They could damage
the cooking center and cause severe
personal ii_juU.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering
pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or,if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:IteIns of interest to children
should not he stored in cabinets ahove an
oven; chil@en dimbing on tlte oven It
reach items could be seriously injured.
Teach dfildren not m plWwith the
controls or aW other part of the
cooking center.
Wear proper clothing, lx_ose fitting or
hanging gmments should never he worn
while using the appliance. Flammable
material could he ignited ifhrought in
contact with hot heating elements and
Illav cause severe burns.
Use only &T pot holders-moist or damp
pot holders on hot sin{aces mW result fit
hums flom steam. Do not let pot holders
Rmch hot heating eleinenLs. Do not use a
towel or other hulky cloth. Such doths can
catch fire on a hot eleinent.
:Always keep dish to_vls, dish cloths, pot
hoMers, and odmr linens a safe distance
flom your oven.
:Always keep wooden spoons mtd plastic
utensils and canned fi)od a safe distance
aw W fiol_t your oven.
Always keep comhustihle wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a sate distance fiom
your oven.
Do not s/ore flainmable material in an
oven or near the cooking center.
Do not cover or hlock any openings on the
appliance.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for winruing or heating the room.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the oven when not
in use.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking gTease or other
flammahle materials accunmlate in or
near the cooking center.
Do not touch heating elements or interior
suflace of the oven. These suflaces m W be
hot enough m hum even though they are
dark in color. Dming and after use, do not
ouch, or let dothing or other flammable
inaterials contact any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surt_tces indude oven vent
openings, surthces near the openings, and
oevices around the oven door.
REMEMBER:The inside surface of the oven
InW he hot when the door is opened.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat toat leastan INTERNALtemperatureof I60°F,andpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof ISO°FCookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst
f_)odborneillness,
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MICROWAVEOVEN
Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure ToExcessive Microwave
Energy"sectionin thismanual
Tereducetheriskoffirein theoven cavity."
Do not over-cook fbod. Careihlly attend
applimlce if paper, plastic or other
comhustihle materials are placed inside
tile oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties flom paper or
plastic containers hetore placing hags
in oven.
Do not use your mi(]owave oven to d_y
newspapers.
: Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a spedal miaowave
popcorn accesso U or unless you use
popcorn laheled tbr use in inicrowave
()veils.
Do not over-cook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your ()veil.
Do not operate the oven while empty to
avoid damage to the oven and lhe danger
of fire. If by acddent the oven should mn
empty a minute or two, no harm is done.
However, Uy m avoid operating the oven
empty at any time-it saves energy and
prolongs tile lit;e of tile oven.
Do not use the oven for storage proposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooMng
utensils or fbod in the oven when not
in use.
If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door dosed, mm oven oft,
and shut off power at tile fuse or circuit
hreaker pmml. If the door is opened, the
file may spread.
N This Inicrowave oven is not approved or
tested fbr marine use.
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-tbr example, dosed
jars-will explode and should not he
heated in this microwave oven. Such use of
tile microwave oven could result in iI_juU.
Do not operate tile mioowave oven
without tile tumlahle and support in place.
Avoid heating haby fbod in glassjars, even
with tile lid oftl Make sure all infhm tood is
thoroughly cooked. Stir tood to disuJhnte
tile heat evenly. Be careflfl to prevent
scalding when wanning tonnula or hreast
milk. Tile conlainer mW teel cooler than
tile milk ,eally is. Always lest the milk
befbre t>eding the hahy.
Do not hoil eggs in a microwave oven.
P_essure will build up inside the egg
yolk and will cause it to hnrst, possihly
iesulting in ii_juU.
Foods with unhroken outer "sMn" such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other _hlets, and egg
yolks should he pierced m allow steam m
escape dining cooking.
][)on't deflost flozen heverages in ham)w-
necked hottles (especially carhonated
heverages). Even if tile container is
opened, pressure can huild up. This can
cause tile container to hurst, possihly
iesulting in ii_juU.
Hot foods and steam can cause bums.
Be careful when opening any conlainers
of hot food, including popcorn hags,
cooking pouches and hoxes. To prevent
possible iI_jmy, direct steam awW tiom
hands and face.
:As with any applimlce, close supewision is
necessai 7when used hy chil&en.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used inyour 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. "
Ifyou are not sure ifa dish is microwave-
safe, use this test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water
set the measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Mioowave 1nfinute at high.
If the dish heats, it should not be used
fbr microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water
in the cup heats, then the dish ismicrowave-
safe.
If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, inake sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper producls.
Re(%:led paper towels, napMns and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or i_fim. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filamenLs should
be avoided, as they may also ignite.
Some st}_ofbam trays (like fl_ose that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. "_qmn
nficrowaved, the metal can bum the floor
of the oven or i_im a paper rowel.
Not all plastic _ap issuitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
_Tap can be used to cover dishes in order
to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plastic _Tap so steam
can escape.
Oversized fi.)od or oversized metal
cookware should not be used in a
nficroxx_tveoven. Elecuk:al shock or
fire could occur.
_qfile paper plates may be used for timed
cooling and defiosting, do not use them
with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave-
safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover
with plastic x.nap.
Cookware may become hot because
of heat uanstened flom the heated
food. Pot holders m Wbe needed to
handle the cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooling, possibly
resulting in inju U. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncove,ed because they fbnn a tight seal.
_qmn cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic x.nap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam
away fiom hm_ds and face.
Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV
dinners may be microwaved in fifil uays less
than 3/4" high; remove the top foil cover
and _eturn the uay to the box. _'_q_enusing
fbil in tim nficrowave oven, keep the fitil at
least 1 inch away flonl the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware
desi_ed fbr nficrowave cooking isveU
nseful, but should he used careflflly.
Even microx._vwe-sateplastic m W not
be as tolerant of over-cooking conditions
as me glass or ceramic materials m_d
mW soften or char if suhjected to short
periods of over-cooking. In longer
exposures to over-cooking, the food
and cookwme could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1LJse microwave-safe plastics only and
[]
use them in strict compliance with the
cookware Inanufact/lrer's
recommendations.
] Do not microwave empty containers.
[] Do not pernfit chiMren to use
plastic cookware without complete
supe_s_ision.
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem,
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by."
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Foil not molded to tbod (upulmed edges
act like antennas).
Metal, such as lwist-ties, poulu 7 pins, or
gold-_immed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper rowels containing small
metal pieces being used in/he microwave.
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all.
Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this flom happening and causing
iI_juU, do not heat any liquid tot inore than 2
minutes per olp.
After heating, let the cup stand in the
inicrowave R_r30seconds before moving it or
putting anylhing into it.
Spontaneous boiling
Under certain special circumstances, liquids
may start to bo# during or shortly after removal
from the microwave oven.
To prevent bums floin splashing liquid, we
recommend the %llowing be%re removing
the container flom the oven:
:Allow the container to stand in the oven f()i
,%0to 40 seconds after dm oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in nature--necked
containers such as soft drink botdes, wine
flasks and especially narro_._mecked coffee
cups. Even it the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
toburst or oveTIlow.
ALLTHESETHINGSARENORMALWITHYOURMICROWAVE
Steam or vapor escaping tram around
the door.
Light reflection around the door or the
outer case.
Dimming of the oven light and chm_ge
in the blower sound mW occur while
operating at power levels other dmn high.
The microwave fm_inay operate with bod_
ovens off. It is cooling the control and will
turn itself off.
Some TV-radio inte_ierence might be
noticed while using your mioowave oven.
It's similar to lhe interference caused by
other small appliances and does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
A dull thumping sound while the oven
isoperating.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SELF-CLEANINGLOWEROVEN
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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Stand away flom tlle oven when opening
tile oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes {:all cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure couM bniM up and the container
couM burst, causing all iI_juU.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
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Keep the oven flee from gTease bniMup.
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Keep tile cooking center dean and flee of
accumulations of _ease or spillovers,
which nlay ignite.
Never leave file oven door ()pen when you
are not watching tile cooking center.
Place the oven shelf ill the desired position
while file oven is cool. it shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
conlnct the heating elements.
Vvtmn using cooldng or roasting bags ill
the oven, follow the man/da(tuiei s
directions.
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Pulling out tile shelf to tile stop-k)ck is a
convenience ill lifting heavy toods. It is also
a precaution against bums flonl touching
hot suithces of tile door or oven walls.
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Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in all oven (:all ignite.
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Do not leave paper producLs, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not ill use.
Do not use tile oven to di)_newspapers.
Ifoverheated, they can catch on fire.
Never leave jars or calls of fat drippings
in or near yonr oven.
Clean only parLs listed ill this Use and
Care Manual.
Do not dean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a gx_odseal. Care
should be laken not to iub, damage or
nlove the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commerdal
oven cleaner or oven liner pio/ective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around ally part of tile oven. Residue fiom
oven cleaners willdamage the inside of the
oven when the sell:clean c_rcleis used.
l_fbIe sell:cleaning tile oven, renlove
the probe, broiler pan, gTid and other
cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage 1)efore
starting a selfXcleaning Q,cle.
If the sell:cleaning mode nlalfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it seiYiced 1)ya
qualified technician.
Listen tor a fan-- a fan noise should be
heard sometime during file cleaning
cycle. Itnot, call tor seiYice before sell:
cleaning again.
After broiling, always take file broiler pan
out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
glease in the broiler pan call catch file
next time you use the oven.
Readandfollow thisSafet Informationcarefull
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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YouAm NowPartoftheGEFamily.
Wel(ome to tile GE family We're proud of ore quality produ(ts andwe are
committed to prox_dmg dependable serx_ce._ oull see u m tins easy-to-use Owner s
Manual and you'll hear it in the friendly volt es of our (ustomer servk e department.
Best of all, you'll experiem e these vahms each time you use your cooking center.
That's important, becmlse your new cooldng center xd]]be part ofy_)ur imnily for
many years. And we hope you _dl] be pmt of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you ibr buying GE. We appreciate your Dirt hase, and hope you xdH
_ontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE& You,A ServicePartnership.
IMPORTANT!
It is important that we, tile manuii_( turer, know tile lo(ation of your
(ooldng center should a need occur ior a(!iustments. Your supplier is
responsible ior registering you as tile owner. Please (he_k _dth your
supplier to be sure he has done so. This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is. Fill out and return the ( onsumer Pro&let
Registration Card that is packed _dth this pro(hlct.
lfyoumove,orif youarenottheoniyinalpurchaserpleasewriteto us,stating
modelandserbl numbers.Writeto:GEAppliances,RangeProductService,
AppliancePark,Lomsville,KY40225.
FORYOURRECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Safety information
SafetyPrecautions ..... 2 4
Microwave Oven ....... 2. 5 7
Sett-CleanbgLower Oven 8
Operating instructions
MicrowaveControlPanel.50. 77
Usin9 theMicrowave .,. !0 21
SensorControls !6. 17
LowerOvenControlPand 22.23
Us/n9 _heLowerOven... 70-32
LowerOvenThermosFa[ 30
Care and Cleaning
Self-CleaningLowerOven.37. 32
Microwave Oven .......... 33
Shelves 34
BroilerPanand Grid 35
OvenLight Bulb ...... 35
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You can find them on alabel inside the upper oven on the left side.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain serxit e under
tile warranty.
READTHISMANUAL
Inside you _dllfind many helpfifl hints on h()w to use and maintain
your cooking (enter properly.Just a little preventive tare on your
pmt (an save you a great deal of time and money over tile lite of your
{ooldng center.
You'll find many answers to common problems in tile Before YouCall
ForService section. Ifyou review our chmt of Troubleshooting Tips
first, you m W ,lot need to (:allibr service at all.
/F YOUNEED.SERVICE
If you do need service, you can relax knotting help is only a phone
tall away. A list of toll-fiee olstomer servk e numbers is inchMed in
the ba_k section of this mamlal. Or you (an always _all the GE
Answer Center: at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Troubleshootingtips
BerateYouCah
ForSerwce............ 36-38
Customer Service
Warrant... 39
ServiceTelephone
Numoers ....... BackCover
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Usingthemicrowave oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the
following controls.
MICROWAVE OVEN
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SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING
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MICROWAVE OVEN
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SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING
GUIDEB_HINDDO0t_
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Thetime on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30is one minute, 30seconds). On the lower
oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1.'30is one hour, 30 minutes).
Microwave OvenControl Features and Settings
0 Display
Displays the time during cooking
tim((ions, the power level being used,
tl, e Auto Codes, the Auto Deflost fi)od
weights, the cooldng mode and
instmt (ions.
AUTO SENSORAND CONVENIENCECONTROLS
The top row of pads lists spedik items
you may choose to heat or cook.
POPCORN
Use to pop popcorn.
REHEAT
Use when ioods need a quick warm up.
POTATO
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
BEVERAGE
Use to heat a cup oft oflb'e or other
beverage.
SNACKS
Use to wmm a variety of Shin kfoods.
COOK
Use to automatically set tile cooking dines
and power levels for avariety ofibods.
NumberPads
After pressing a time(ion pad, press the
number pads to set the exact amount of
time you want to cook tor. For example; if
you press the/, 2 and 5 pads, you have set
1minute and 25 seconds.
CLEAR/OFF
Press once to interrupt or change a
tim( (ion. Press gdce to clear the display
START
After all selections _ue made, press this
pad to start the oven. The START pad must
be pressed to 111i1_oil any _11n1riot1.
KITCHEN TIMERMIN/SEC
0
Press to set the timer up to 99 mimltes
and 59 seconds. Press die number pads to
set the time. Press the KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC pad. Press the KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC load mite to clem the display.
Doesnot turn onmicrowave energy
This Umer cannot be used while the
microwave is being used. Use the lower
()',,:ell [illlel'.
TIME DEFROST
Use Time Deflost fbr most other fbods.
AUTO DEFROST
Use Auto Defiost fbr meat pouhr1 V
and fish.
TIME COOK
Allows you to mi( rowave ti)r any time up
to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
POWER LEVEL
F'ress to choose the power level you xxant
to set. Watch the display while pressing
this pad to select the power level.
DELAYSTART
Allows you to set the mi(rowave to
delay (oo_ng up to 24 horns.
e ADD 30 SEC
Ea(h time you press dfis pad dm set
time is increased 30 seconds.
O CLOCK
Press riffs pad betore setdng d_e clock.
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Changingthemicrowavepower level.
Thepower level may be entered or changed immediately aRer entering the feature time for 77meCook,
.timeDefrost or Express Cook. Thepower level may also be changed during time countdown.
Tochange the power level...
[] Pressthe TIMECOOKpad or the TIME
DEFROSTpad.
[] Enter cooldng or defrosting time.
[] Pressthe POWERLEVELpad.
[] Selectdesired power level 1-10.
[] Press the STARTpad.
Variablepower levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking,Thepower levels on the microwave oven
canbe comparedto the surface unitson a range.
Eachpower level givesyou microwave energya
certainpercent of the time.
Power level 7 is micrt )waxe energy 70 %
of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
:_Most cooldng will be done on High
(powerlevel 10)which givesyou 100%
power. Power level 10 xdll cook thster
but food may need more flequent
stining, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stining or rotating of the tbod.
Someibods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. Use a h)wer power level
when cooking ti)ods that have a tendenQ,
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
High l& Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids,
Meal-High 7: Gentle cooldng of meat
and pollhlz' ba_ng casseroles and
reheating.
_, Medium £ Slow cooking and
tenderizing fi)r stews and less tender
(uts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Deflosting; simmering;
delicate sautes.
Warm 1: Keeping filed warm; softening
butter.
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Rest periods (when tile microwave
energy ()-cles off) give time tot the fi)od
to "equalize" or uanster heat to the inside
of tile fl)od. An example of this is shown
_dth power level3-the deflost (ycle.
Ifmicr_)-waveenergy did not (3,cle off,
tile outside of the tbod would cook
belbre the inside was deflosted.
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