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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Operating Instructions
Lower Oven Control Panel
. . . . . .23
Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . .23–38
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .36
Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11
Microwave Oven Controls
. . . .10–22
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 34
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven
. . . 37, 38
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . .16–18
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . .41
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 43–46
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . 49, 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label inside
the upper oven on the left side.
Cooking Center
Microwave/Convection
The microwave oven in this
cooking center is 1000 watts.
JT965–30 ″ Double Wall Oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California 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.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your 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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
■ 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.
■ Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■ The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
■ Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door close properly and that there is no
damage to the:
■ door (bent),
■ hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
■ door seals and sealing surfaces.
WARNING
—Grounding 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.
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. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This cooking center is
specifically designed to heat or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Be sure the cooking center is securely
installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached
to the house structure. Weight on the oven
door could cause the oven to tip and
result in injury. Never allow anyone to
climb, sit or hang on the oven door.
■ This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment. Do not
repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
■ Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the cooking center power supply at the
household distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker.
■ Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been 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 be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■ Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door. They could damage
the cooking center and cause severe
personal injury.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above an oven; children climbing on the
oven to reach items could be seriously
injured.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the
cooking center.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass door
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
■ Wear proper clothing. Loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements and
may cause severe burns.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot element.
■ Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your oven.
■ Always keep wooden spoons and plastic
utensils and canned food a safe distance
away from your oven.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your oven.
■ Do not store flammable material in an
oven or near the cooking center.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming 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 grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the cooking center.
■ Do not touch heating elements or interior
surface of the oven. These surfaces may be
hot enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent
openings, surfaces near the openings and
crevices around the oven door.
■ REMEMBER: The inside surface of the
oven may be hot when the door is opened.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
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Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” section in this manual.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
■ Do not overcook food. Carefully 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 containers before placing bags
in oven.
■ Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave
ovens.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
■ Do not operate the oven while empty to
avoid damage to the oven and the danger
of fire. If by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm is done.
However, try to avoid operating the oven
empty at any time—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
■ Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
■ If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
■ This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
■ Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—will explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could result in
injury.
■ Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable and support in place.
■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food
is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may feel
cooler than the milk really is. Always test
the milk before feeding the baby.
■ Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside the egg
yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such
as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
egg yolks, chicken livers and other giblets
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers
of hot food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable for microwaving.”
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
■ If you are not sure if a 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. Microwave
35–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving.
■ If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■ If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments should
be avoided, since they may also ignite.
■ Some Styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor
of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be
sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
■ Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave oven.
Electrical shock or fire could occur.
■ While paper plates may be used for timed
cooking and defrosting, do not use them
with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwavesafe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with
plastic wrap.
■ Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be 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 cooking, possibly resulting
in injury. Also, plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware – Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully. Even
microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials, and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
■ Follow these guidelines:
■ Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■ Do not microwave empty containers.
■ Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
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If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
ARCING
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 food (upturned edges
act like antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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 from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving
it or putting anything into it.
Spontaneous boiling
Under certain special circumstances, liquids
may start to boil during or shortly after removal
from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following before removing
the container from the oven:
■ Allow the container to stand in the oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has
shut off.
■ Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■ Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
■ Light reflection around the door or the
outer case.
■ Dimming of the oven light and change
in the blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other than high.
■ The microwave fan may operate with both
ovens off. It is cooling the control and will
turn itself off.
■ 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.
■ A dull thumping sound while the oven
is operating.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING!
SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN
■ Stand away from the oven when opening
the oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Keep the cooking center clean and free
of accumulations of grease or spillovers,
which may ignite.
■ Never leave the oven door open when you
are not watching the cooking center.
■ Place the oven shelf in the desired
position while the oven is cool. If shelves
must be handled when hot, do not let
pot holder contact the heating elements.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags
in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock
is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
It is also a precaution against burns
from touching hot surfaces of the door
or oven walls.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler
pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire
next time you use the oven.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
in or near your oven.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven. Residue from
oven cleaners will damage the inside of
the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the probe, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.
■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting a self-cleaning cycle.
■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
■ Listen for a fan—a fan noise should be
heard sometime during the cleaning
cycle. If not, call for service before
self-cleaning again.
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Using the microwave oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
Display
Displays the time during cooking
functions, the power level being used,
the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food
weights, the cooking mode and instructions.
NOTE: The time on the microwave display is
shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute,
30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in
hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour, 30 minutes).
AUTO SENSOR CONTROLS
The top row of pads lists specific items you
may choose to heat or cook.
POPCORN
Use to pop popcorn.
BEVERAGE
Use to heat a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
REHEAT
Use when foods need a quick warm up.
VEGETABLE
Use when cooking fresh, frozen or
canned vegetables. Be sure to remove
all vegetables from airtight and metal
containers before placing them in the
microwave.
POTATO
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
CHICKEN/FISH
Use when cooking chicken pieces or fish
fillets.
ADD 30 SEC
Each time you press this pad the set time is
increased 30 seconds.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you
two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME pad once for Auto
Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry
and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other foods.
TIME COOK
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
HELP
The help pad displays feature information
and helpful hints. Press the HELP pad,
then press a feature pad.
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Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
POWER LEVEL
Press to choose the power level you want
to set. Watch the display while pressing this
pad to select the power level you want to
set. You will also see a defrost level. This
setting will allow you to choose your own
defrost power level by using the number
pads.
Number Pads
After pressing a function pad, press the
number pads to set the exact amount of
time you want to cook. For example,
if you press the 1, 2 and 5 pads, you have
set 1 minute and 25 seconds.
CLEAR/OFF
Pressing CLEAR/OFF cancels all microwave
cooking functions. It does not clear the
Kitchen Timer.
SOUND LEVEL
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.
Press the SOUND LEVEL pad. Choose 0–3
for mute to loud.
START/PAUSE
After all selections are made, press this pad
to start the oven. The START/PAUSE pad
must be pressed to turn on any function.
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking
without opening the microwave oven door
or clearing the display.
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. Press the number pads to
set the time. Press the KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC pad again to start. Press the
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC pad twice to clear
the display.
Does not turn on microwave energy.
REMINDER
The REMINDER feature can be used like an
alarm clock, and it can be used at any time,
even when the oven is operating. The
reminder can be set up to 24 hours later.
DELAY START
Allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
AM/PM
Allows you to set the microwave for AM or
PM during timed cooking operations.
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED
Press this pad before setting the clock.
The scroll speed of the display can
be changed. Press and hold the
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED pad about 3 seconds
to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow
to fast scroll speed.
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Changing the microwave power level.
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
To change the power level…
Press the TIME COOK pad or the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME pad.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press the START/PAUSE pad.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time.
■ Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%
of the time.
■ Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time.
■ Most cooking will be done on High
(power level 10) which gives you 100%
power. Power level 10 will cook faster
but food may need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
■ High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
■ Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat
and poultry; baking casseroles and
reheating.
■ Medium 5: Slow cooking and
tenderizing for stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
■ Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering;
delicate sauces.
■ Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
Press the TIME COOK pad.
Enter cooking time. For example,
press 1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the POWER
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the START/PAUSE pad.
You may open the door during Time
Cook to check the food. Close the door
and press the START/PAUSE pad to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press the TIME COOK pad.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the POWER
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the TIME COOK pad again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the POWER
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the START/PAUSE pad.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for
1–6 minutes.
Press one of the EXPRESS COOK pads
(from 1 to 6 ) for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10. For example,
press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking
time.
The power level can be changed as time
is counting down. Press the POWER LEVEL
pad and enter 1–10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■ It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad is
pressed.
■ It can be used as a quick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time. No need
to press the START/PAUSE pad; the
oven will start immediately.
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Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄4
to 1
1
⁄2
lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 51⁄2 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 3 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in a round glass baking dish. Cover with vented
2 to 3 ears 2 to 4 min. plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole
with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart,
or white) in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer and yellow) 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn or butternut) 1 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
(about 1 lb. each) glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
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A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the
auto feature section.)
Press the DEFROST AUTO/TIME pad
twice.
Enter defrosting time.
Press the START/PAUSE pad.
Turn food over when the oven
signals.
Press the START/PAUSE pad.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but
can be changed. You can defrost small
items quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time. Power level 7
cuts the total defrosting time in about
half; power level 10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food
has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
■ Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■ When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes.
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 9 to 12 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 3 to 7 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 8 min. per lb. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 11 to 16 min. per lb. Use power level 1.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and
shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with
table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 15 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole (2
1
⁄2 to 3 lbs.) 20 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken
over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 9 to 16 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of
time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first
half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for
second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Defrosting Guide
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and
break apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the
cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Sensor Cooking
■ The proper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
■ Always use microwave-safe containers
and cover them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing
plastic containers—they can prevent
steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.
■ Be sure the outside of the cooking
containers 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.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less
than 1.75 ounces or larger than
3.5 ounces. Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the
microwave.
Press the POPCORN pad. The oven
starts immediately.
If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed,
ERROR will appear. Close the door, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing the POPCORN pad, press
the 9 pad immediately after the oven
starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press the
9 pad again to add another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing the POPCORN pad, press
the 1 pad immediately after the oven
starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
Press the 1 pad again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
(less time) (more time)
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