GE JVM1190 User Manual

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GE Appliances

GE Answer Center®800.626.2000

Microwave Oven

FRESH

VEG

FROZEN

VEG

CANNED

VEG

DEFROST

AUTO/TIME

TEMP COOK

TIME COOK

I & II

HELP

132

REMINDER CLOCK

SURFACE

LIGHT

AUTO

NIGHT LIGHT

SOUND LEVEL

TIMER ON/OFF

AM/PMVENT FAN

POPCORN BEVERAGE

SENSOR COOK

SENSOR COMBINATION

BAKE

ROAST

BROIL HI-LO

BAKE HI-LO

START

CLEAR

OFF

ADD

30 SEC.

POWER LEVEL

DELAY START

CONVECTION

COMBINATION

PAUSE

SCROLL SPEED

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

CHICKEN FISH

BAKED POTATO

REHEAT

Part No. 164D3370P063–1 Pub. No. 49-40063–1 6-98 CG

JVM1190

Owner’s Manual

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■ Read and follow the specific

precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

section above.

■ This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the

Grounding

Instructions

section on page 9.

■ Install or locate this

appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

■ Do not mount this appliance

over a sink.

■

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.

■

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.

■

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

WARNING!

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ This over-the-range oven was

designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■ Do not operate this appliance

if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

■ Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

■ Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

■ Do not store this appliance

outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

■ Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

■ Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

■ See door surface cleaning

instructions in the

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven

section of this manual.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

— Do not cover the shelf or any

other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

— Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

— Remove wire twist-ties and

metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in 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 the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

■ This appliance should be

serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

■ As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by children.

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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

■ The temperature probe in

the microwave but not inserted in the food.

■ The metal shelf not installed

correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

■ Operating the microwave

with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

■ Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

FOODS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

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■

SUPERHEA TED WA TER

Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated 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.

■ 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. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

■ When cooking pork, follow

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

■ If you are 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 1 minute 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 paper products

when the microwave/ convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode.

■ 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, as 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.

■ Do not use the microwave to

dry newspapers.

■ 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.

■ Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

MICROW A VE-SAFE COOKWARE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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■ “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 guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4

² 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 microwavesafe 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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The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see the

Automatic

Fan

section). Take care to

prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

■ Clean the underside of the

microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

■ In the event of a grease fire

on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

■ Use care when cleaning the

vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

■ When flaming foods under

the microwave, turn the vent fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

■ Never leave surface units

beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

THE VENT FAN

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WARNING!

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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven. That’s important, because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Important!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

Write the model and serial numbers here.

# #

You can find them on a label inside the oven.

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GE& You, AService Partnership.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven.

Read this Manual

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center

® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If You Need Service

Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy. . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5

Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . 6, 7

The Vent Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . 12–15

Microwave/Convection Cooking. . . 16, 17

Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Time Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–27

Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Temperature Features. . . . . . . . . . . 29–33

Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–38

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–42

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–48

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service. . . . . . . 49, 50

Things That Are Normal With

Your Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Customer Service

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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About the features of your microwave oven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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825 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Handle.

Pull to open the door. The door must be

securely latched for the microwave to operate.

Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be

viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

Probe must be securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven will

T emp Cook, Convection Temperature Bake, Combination

T emperature Bake,

Combination Roast.

Touch Control Panel Display.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop Light.

1 2 3

4 5 6

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Filler Panel Kits

■

JX40WH—White

■

JX41—Black

■

JX40AL—Almond

When replacing a 36² or 42² range hood, filler panel kits fill in the

additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3²-wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 42² opening.

Filter Kits

■

JX81—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Decorative Panel Kit

■

JX22SS—Stainless Steel

When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low model.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Optional Kits

Door Latches.

Temperature Probe.

Use with

T emp Cook, Convection

T emperature Bake, Combination Temperature Bake,

Combination Roast

only.

Shelf.

The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when convection or combination cooking. For sensor combination cooking or convection broiling, the shelf must be on the upper supports. Remove the shelf for microwave-only cooking.

Broiler Pan.

Consists of a drip pan and a spatter shield.

See the

Convection Broiling

section for instructions.

NOTE:Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

You can cook with convection heat, microwaves, or a combination of both. You can cook by time or temperature.

You can also let the microwave choose the settings automatically by using the sensor features.

DEFROST

AUTO/TIME

TIME COOK

I & II

132

BAKE

BROIL

HI-LO

BAKE HI-LO

ADD

30 SEC.

POWER

LEVEL

CONVECTION

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

COMBINATION CONVECTION

DEFROST

AUTO/ TIME

TEMP COOK

SENSOR COMBINATION

CHICKEN FISH

SENSOR COOK

POPCORN BEVERAGE

CANNED

VEG

CONVECTION

BAKE

FRESH

VEG

COMBINATION

BAKE HI-LO

BAKED

POTATO

REHEAT

FROZEN

VEG

COMBINATION

ROAST

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Cooking Controls

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time.

Press once or twice

DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time.

Press twice

Convection BAKE Oven temperature and amount of

cooking time.

Combination BAKE HI-LO Oven temperature and amount of Press once or twice cooking time.

Convection BROIL HI-LO High or Low temperature automatically Press once or twice selected. Enter amount of broiling time.

EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWERLEVEL Power level 1–10.

Temperature Features—Probe Cooking

Press Enter

TEMP COOK Food temperature. Convection BAKE Oven temperature and food temperature. Combination BAKE HI-LO Oven temperature and food temperature.

Press once or twice

Combination ROAST MEDIUM automatically selected.

Press once

Combination ROAST WELL automatically selected.

Press twice

Sensor Features and Auto Feature

Press Enter Option

Sensor Combination Press

START.

CHICKEN Sensor Combination Press

START.

FISH Sensor Combination Press

START.

BAKEDPOTATO Sensor Cook POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time Sensor Cook BEVERAGE Starts immediately! Sensor Cook REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time Sensor Cook CANNEDVEG Starts immediately! Sensor Cook FRESHVEG Starts immediately! more/less time Sensor Cook FROZENVEG Starts immediately!

Press Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight.

Press once

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About microwave/convection cooking.

Microwave Convection Combination

Cooking

Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy

Method

distributed evenly for food to produce browned and convection heat fast, thorough cooking. exteriors and seal in juices. combine to cook foods.

Heat Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and Source

circulating heated air.

Heat Heat produced within Heat conducted from Food heats from instant Conduction

food by instant energy outside of food to inside. energy penetration and penetration. heat conducted from

outside of food.

Benefits Fast, high-efficiency Aids in browning and Shortened cooking

cooking. Oven and seals in flavor. Cooks time from microwave surroundings do not some foods faster energy, plus browning get hot. Easy clean-up. than regular ovens. and crisping from

convection heat.

Comparison Guide

Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food creates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods. Microwave cooking heats the food, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food. It creates even browning and sealed-in flavor by the motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Using a combination of microwave and convection cooking is also an option.

You can cook by time or by temperature. When cooking by temperature, the temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food to let you know when it is ready.

How It Works

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Heat-Resistant Glass,

YES YES YES

Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex

, Fire King®,

Corning Ware®, etc.) Ceramic (cookware

YES YES YES

with no metal trim) Metal

NO YES NO

Non Heat-Resistant Glass

NO NO NO

Microwave-Safe Plastics

YES NO SOMETIMES*

Plastic Films and Wraps

YES NO NO

Paper Products

YES NO NO

Straw, Wicker and Wood

YES NO NO

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.

Cookware Microwave Convection Combination

Cookware Guide

Convection Cooking Metal pans

are recommended for all types of baked products.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust.

Use

glass or glass-ceramic

casserole or baking dishes for egg and

cheese recipes because they are easier to clean.

Combination Cooking

Use

glass or glass-ceramic

baking containers. Do not use cookware with metal trim. It may cause arcing which can damage the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

Heat-resistant plastic

microwave cookware (safe to 400°F.) may

be used.

Cookware Tips

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About changing the power level.

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for

TimeCook, Time Defrost

Express Cook.

The power

level may also be changed during time countdown.

Press

TIMECOOK I & II

or select

Time Defrost.

Enter cooking or defrosting time.

Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select desired power level 1–10.

Press

START.

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 3:

Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1:

Keeping food warm; softening butter.

1 32

5 6

7 9

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

POWER

LEVEL

START

PAUSE

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About the time features.

Time Cook I & II

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

TIME COOK I & II.

Enter cooking time.

Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired

power level 1–10.)

Press

START.

You may open the door during

Time Cook

to check

the food. Close the door and press

START

to resume

cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press

TIME COOK I & II.

Enter the first cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired

power level 1–10.)

Press

TIME COOK I & II

again.

Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired

power level 1–10.)

Press

START.

At the end of

Time Cook I, Time Cook II

counts down.

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1 32

5 6

7 9

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

TIME COOK

I & II

START

PAUSE

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About the time features.

Cooking Guide for T ime Cook I & II NOTE:Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking

Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.

Rotate dish after half of time.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green)

1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

(frozen green)

10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

2 tablespoons water.

(frozen lima)

10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch 18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place (1

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch 10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, (1

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish

after half of time.

(

frozen,

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

chopped) (frozen spears)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place (about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.

(wedges)

8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

2 tablespoons water.

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Corn

(frozenkernel)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking

per ear dish, place corn. If corn is in

husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen)

1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass 2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. baking dish. Cover with vented

per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed,

4 potatoes 10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.

white)

(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2

cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole,

1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place

sweet or white)

in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed

spinach.

(frozen, chopped,

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

and leaf)

3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer

1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4

and yellow)

cup water.

(winter, acorn,

1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous

or butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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About the time features.

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

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

twice.

Enter defrosting time.

Press

START.

Turn food over when the oven signals.

Press

START.

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.

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. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at

High

power.

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.

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Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls(1 piece)

1 min.

Sweet rolls(approx. 12 oz.)

3 to 5 min.

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

7 to 9 min.

Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb.)

5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over

and break up after half the time.

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1 or 2

3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat

Bacon(1 lb.)

3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks(1 lb.)

3 to 5 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 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

12 to 16 min.

Use

power level 1.

per lb.

Steaks, chops and cutlets

6 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking per lb. dish. Turn over after half the time

and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer

16 to 20 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap

cut up(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole

18 to 22 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half

(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after half

the time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

T urkey breast(4 to 6 lbs.)

6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast- per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over

and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Guide

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About the time features.

Convection Bake

During convection baking a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan circulates the heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.

Press

Convection BAKE.

Enter the desired oven temperature.

To preheat, press

START.

When the temperature is reached, the oven signals. If you do not open the door within 30 minutes the oven will turn off automatically. Place the food in the oven.

Enter the desired baking time.

Press

START.

If you do not want to preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.

For Best Results

■ Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

■ When converting your favorite recipe from regular

oven baking to convection baking, lower the oven temperature 25–50°F. and check food at the minimum time.

Cooking Tip

Some foods cook faster using convection baking than in regular oven cooking.

Resume Feature

If your foods are not quite done you can bake them for two more minutes at your previous settings using the

Resume

feature. You need to start the steps below

within one minute of oven shutoff.

Press

Convection BAKE.

Press

START.

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CONVECTION

START

PAUSE

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Combination Bake

Combination baking combines microwave cooking and convection cooking. The microwave energy cooks food quickly and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.

Press

Combination BAKE HI-LO

once for High (30% microwave power) or twice for Low (10% microwave power).

Enter the desired oven temperature.

To preheat, press

START.

When the temperature is reached, the oven signals. If you do not open the door within 30 minutes the oven will turn off automatically. Place the food in the oven.

Enter the desired baking time.

Press

START.

If you do not want to preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.

For Best Results

■ Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

■ When converting your favorite recipe from regular

oven baking to convection baking, lower the oven temperature 25–50°F. and check food at the minimum time.

Cooking Tips

■ Do not use metal cookware with

Combination Bake.

■ Check the

Cookware Guide

in the

About microwave/

convection cooking

section for correct cookware when

combination baking.

■ Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices

and prevent spattering.

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Use the shelf on the oven floor when combination baking.

COMBINATION

BAKE HI-LO

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

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START

PAUSE

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Convection Broil

Broiling is cooking by intense top heat. The metal shelf must be in place on the shelf supports when convection broiling. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled.

Press

Convection BROILHI-LO

once for High (450°F.)

or twice for Low (425°F.).

To preheat, press

START.

When the temperature is reached, the oven signals. Place the food on the broiler pan and place it on the oven shelf. If the oven door remains closed, the oven will hold the temperature for 30 minutes and then shut off.

Enter the desired broiling time.

Press

START.

If you do not want to preheat, skip steps 2 and 3.

Cooking Tips

■ If meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical

slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8 inch thick. This will help keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

■ When using the broiler pan, be sure to use the spatter

shield; otherwise, meat juices may become hot enough to catch fire.

■ If you use aluminum foil to line the drip pan or

spatter shield, you must mold the foil tightly to it. Cut slits in the spatter shield so fat and meat juices drain into the drip pan.

Convection Broil—Place the broiler pan (spatter shield and drip pan) on top of the shelf.

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CONVECTION

START

PAUSE

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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

pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press

POWERLEVEL

and enter 1–10.

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this featur e 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.

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

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5 6

ADD

30 SEC.

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About the auto feature.

Auto Defrost

The

Defrost Auto/Time

feature gives you two ways to

defrost frozen foods. Press

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

once

for

Auto Defrost

or twice for

Time Defrost.

Use

Auto Defrost

for meat, poultry and fish up to 6

pounds. Use

Time Defrost

for most other frozen foods.

Press

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

once.

Using the

Conversion Guide

below, enter food weight.

For example, press pads

and 2for 1.2 pounds

(1 pound, 3 ounces).

Press

START.

(

Time Defrost

is explained in the

About the time features

section.)

Auto Defrost

automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.

■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave-

safe dish.

■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals

TURN.

At each

TURN

signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted

meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes

to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight

(tenths of a pound)

1–2 .1

3 .2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4

8 .5

9–10 .6

11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9

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About the temperature features.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that monitors the temperature of the food. The probe must be used when using

T emp Cook, Convection Temperature

Bake, Combination Temperature Bake,

Combination

Roast.

Cooking with the probe allows you to heat food to a certain temperature. This is the best way to cook many foods.

The probe is not recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely by temperature. Use the

Time Cook

setting

for these foods.

■ Make sure the cable end is inserted all the way into

the oven wall receptacle.

■ Insert the probe into the center of the food. Make

sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven.

■ Do not leave the probe in the oven if it’s not inserted

in food. If it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven.

Cooking Tips

■ Do not twist, drop or bend the probe.

■ Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting the probe. The probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

■ Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

even heating.

■ Use a lower power level with the probe; foods will take

longer to cook but they will heat more evenly.

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Cable

End

Handle

Appearance may vary.

Sensor

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About the temperature features.

Temp Cook

Insert the temperature probe in the center of the food and attach it securely in the oven wall.

Press

TEMP COOK.

Enter the desired food temperature.

Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press

POWERLEVEL.

Select a power level 1–10.)

Press

START.

When the temperature is reached, the microwave will signal. Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven beeps when the hold time is complete.

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Convection Temperature Bake

Convection baking with the temperature probe allows you to cook foods precisely to the degree of doneness desired, while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and browning.

Insert the probe in the food and attach it securely to the oven wall.

Press

Convection BAKE.

Enter the desired oven temperature.

Enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. may be programmed.

Press

START.

The temperature probe monitors the temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached.

For Best Results

■ Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

■ When converting your favorite recipe from

regular oven baking to convection baking, lower the oven temperature 25–50°F. and check food at minimum time.

Use the shelf on the oven floor when convection baking.

CONVECTION

BAKE

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

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5 6

7 9

8 0

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

PAUSE

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Combination Temperature Bake

Combination baking with the temperature probe allows you to enjoy the benefits of combination baking with the precision of the temperature probe.

Insert the probe in the food and attach it securely to the oven wall.

Press

Combination BAKE HI-LO

once for High (30% microwave power) or twice for Low (10% microwave power).

Enter the desired oven temperature.

Enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. may be programmed.

Press

START.

The temperature probe monitors the temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached.

For Best Results

■ Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

■ When converting your favorite recipe from

regular oven baking to convection baking, lower the oven temperature 25–50°F. and check food at minimum time.

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5 6

7 9

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

BAKE HI-LO

COMBINATION

START

PAUSE

Use the shelf on the oven floor when combination baking.

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Combination Roast

is similar to

Combination Temperature

Bake

. It uses both microwave and convection cooking as

well as the temperature probe.

Insert the probe in the food and attach it securely to the oven wall.

Press

Combination ROAST

once for medium or twice

for well done.

Press

START.

When the programmed temperature is reached, the oven holds the food at that temperature for up to 1 hour.

Cooking Tips

■ The metal shelf must be on the oven floor during

Combination Roast.

■ Place food in a glass dish on a trivet.

■ Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

be roasted by using the probe. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time.

■ Insert the probe horizontally into the center

meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven.

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COMBINATION

Use the shelf on the oven floor when combination roasting.

ROAST

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

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5 6

7 9

8 0

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

PAUSE

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Humidity Sensor

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 Cook Features

The

Sensor Cook

features use microwave energy to

cook food.

NOTE: Do not use the shelf with the Sensor Cook features.

■ 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.

Sensor Combination Features

The

Sensor Combination

features combine microwave

cooking and convection cooking to cook food.

■ Always use uncovered glass or ceramic dishes when

sensor combination cooking.

■ Place the oven shelf on the upper supports when

sensor combination cooking.

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About the sensor features.

Covered

Vented

Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor.

Place shelf on upper supports.

Uncovered

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Sensor Cook Popcorn

NOTE:Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

To use the

Sensor Cook 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

Sensor CookPOPCORN.

The oven starts

immediately.

If you open the door while

POPCORN

is displayed,

SENSOR ERROR

will appear. Close the door, press

CLEAR/OFF

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

Sensor Cook POPCORN,

press

immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press

again to add another 10 seconds

(total 30 seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing

Sensor Cook POPCORN,

press

immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press

again to reduce cooking time

another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).

POPCORN

(less time)

(more time)

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

Sensor Cook Beverage

Press

Sensor Cook BEVERAGE

to heat a cup of coffee or

other beverage.

Drinks heated with the Sensor Cook Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

BEVERAGE

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Sensor Cook Reheat

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cook Reheat.

The

Sensor Cook Reheat

feature reheats single servings of

previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

Place covered food in the oven. Press

Sensor Cook

REHEAT.

The oven starts immediately.

The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press

START

immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. If the food is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.

Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Sensor Cook Reheat

It is best to use

Time Cook

for these foods:

■ Bread products.

■ Foods that must be reheated uncovered.

■ Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.

■ Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after

reheating.

REHEA T

Sensor Cook Vegetable

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with the Sensor Cook Vegetable features.

Use the

Sensor Cook Vegetable

features to cook 4–16

ounces of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.

For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of water per serving. For frozen vegetables, follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Place vegetables in the oven.

Press the appropriate

Sensor Cook Vegetable

pad. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press

START

immediately. If food is not done enough, use

Time Cook

to cook for more time.

How to Change the Automatic Settings (Fresh Vegetable only)

To reduce time by 10%:

Press 1after pressing

FRESHVEG.

To add 10% to cooking time:

Press 9after pressing

FRESHVEG.

How to Change the Automatic Settings

To reduce time by 10%:

Press 1after pressing

REHEAT.

To add 10% to cooking time:

Press 9after pressing

REHEAT.

FRESH

VEG

FROZEN

VEG

CANNED

VEG

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Sensor Combination Chicken

combines microwave cooking

and convection cooking to cook 1–8 pieces of chicken.

Place chicken in a glass or ceramic dish.

Do not cover .

Place the dish on the oven shelf.

Press

Sensor Combination CHICKEN.

Press

START.

The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press

START

immediately. If food is not done enough, use

Time Cook

to cook for more time.

CHICKEN

Place shelf on upper supports when sensor combination cooking.

Sensor Combination Fish

Use

Sensor Combination Fish

to combination cook 4–16

ounces of fish.

Place fish in a glass or ceramic dish.

Do not cover .

Place the dish on the oven shelf.

Press

Sensor Combination FISH.

Press

START.

The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press

START

immediately. If food is not done enough, use

Time Cook

to cook for more time.

Place shelf on upper supports when sensor combination cooking.

START

PAUSE

FISH

START

PAUSE

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Sensor Combination Baked Potato

The

Sensor Combination Baked Potato

feature

combination cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.

Pierce skin with fork and cluster potatoes in the center of the oven shelf.

Press

Sensor Combination BAKEDPOTATO.

Press

START.

The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press

START

immediately. If food is not done enough, use

Time Cook

to cook for more time.

BAKED

POTATO

START

PAUSE

Place shelf on upper supports when sensor combination cooking.

Help

The

HELP

pad displays feature information and helpful

hints. Press

HELP,

then select a feature pad.

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display

FOOD IS READY

and beep once a minute until you either

open the oven door or press

CLEAR/OFF.

Cooking Complete Reminder

HELP

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Scroll Speed

The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the

AM/PM

pad about 3 seconds to bring up

the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0for about three seconds.

To redisplay the clock, repeat.

Shelf

■ Never use the shelf for microwave-only cooking.

Remove the shelf from the oven when microwaveonly cooking.

■

Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for convection and combination cooking.

■

Always place the shelf on the upper supports when sensor combination cooking or convection broiling.

■

Use potholders when handling the shelf and cookware. They will be hot.

■

Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield while microwaving.

Clock

Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.

Press

CLOCK.

Enter time of day.

Select AM or PM.

Press

START

CLOCK.

CLOCK

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SCROLL SPEED

AM/PM

SCROLL SPEED

DISPLAY ON/OFF

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Delay Start

allows you to set the microwave to delay

cooking up to 24 hours.

Press

DELAY START.

Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)

Select AM or PM.

Select any combination of

Defrost Auto/Time,

Time Cook I & II,Temp Cook,

Combination

function or a

Convection

function.

Press

START.

The

Delay Start

time will be displayed plus

DS.

The oven

will automatically start at the delayed time.

The time of day may be displayed by pressing

CLOCK.

Timer On/Off

operates as a minute timer and can be used

at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press

TIMERON/OFF.

Enter time you want to count down.

Press

TIMER ON/OFF

to start.

When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press

TIMER ON/OFF.

NOTE:

The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.

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5 6

7 9

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

DELAY START

1 32

5 6

7 9

DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

TIMER

ON/OFF

AM/PM

SCROLL SPEED

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions,

START/PAUSE

allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.

START

PAUSE

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Child Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold

CLEAR/OFF

for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an

will be displayed to the extreme right.

Reminder

The

Reminder

feature can be used like an alarm clock

and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The

Reminder

time can be set up to 24

hours later.

Press

REMINDER.

Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)

Select AM or PM.

Press

REMINDER.

When

Reminder

signal occurs,

press

REMINDER

to turn it off. The

Reminder

time

may be displayed by pressing

REMINDER.

NOTE:The REMindicator will remain lit to show that the

Reminderis set. To clear theReminder before it occurs, press REMINDER,then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.

REMINDER

Vent Fan

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

Press

VENTFAN

once for high fan speed, twice for low

fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off.

An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

Automatic Fan

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

1 32 4

5 6

7 9

8 0

DISPLAY ON/OFF

AM/PM

SCROLL SPEED

CLEAR

OFF

VENT FAN

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About the other features.

Surface Light

Press

SURFACE LIGHT

once for bright light, twice for

the night light or three times to turn the light off.

SURFACE

LIGHT

Sound Level

The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press

SOUND LEVEL.

Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.

Auto Night Light

You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want.

Press

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT.

Enter the time you want the light to turn on. Select AM or PM.

Press

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT

again and enter the time

you want the light to turn off. Select AM or PM.

Press

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT.

NITE

will stay lit to remind you that the feature is set.

You can review the

Auto Night Light

settings by pressing

AUTONIGHT LIGHT.

To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature, press

AUTO NIGHT LIGHT,

then

SOUND

LEVEL

AUTO

NIGHT LIGHT

EXPRESS COOK 1-6

1 32 4

5 6

7 9

8 0

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

PAUSE

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Microwave terms.

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Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

■ the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted

in the food.

■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the

microwave walls.

■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like

antennas).

■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Term Definition

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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

Helpful Hints

Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

T emperature Probe

Clean immediately after using. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. The probe can also be washed in the dishwasher.

Shelf

Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

Broiler Pan (Spatter Shield and Drip Pan)

Remove spatter shield from drip pan. Carefully pour grease from drip pan into proper container. Clean immediately after using. If necessary, scour with a soapfilled or plastic scouring pad in hot, soapy water. If food has burned on, sprinkle spatter shield while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth to soak loose burned-on foods. The broiler pan can also be washed in the dishwasher.

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How to Clean the Outside

Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Surface

It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Stainless Steel (on some models)

To clean the outside surface and door glass, use hot soapy water on a damp cloth. Wipe off any soap residue and dry with a soft cloth to prevent streaks. Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. They will scratch the surface.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

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About light bulb replacement.

Cooktop Light/Night Light

To replace combination cooktop light/night light,

first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the screw on the right side of the light compartment cover and lower the cover until it stops.

Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulb(s).

Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs. Order WB02X4253 from your GE supplier . High-intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S11N/1), available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.

Raise light compartment cover and replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.

Remove screw

Oven Light

To replace the oven light,

first disconnect the power

at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by taking out the screw that holds it in place.

Next, remove the single screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing.

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253), available from your GEsupplier.

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About the exhaust feature.

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The Vent Fan

The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters.

Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter.

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on all models)

The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave.

For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used. The grease filters should be cleaned once a month, or as needed.

Reusable Grease Filters

Removing and Cleaning the Filter

T o remove,

slide it to the rear using the tab. Pull it down

and out.

T o clean the grease filter,

soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and let it dry before replacing.

T o replace,

slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening. Pull up and to the front to lock into place.

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About the exhaust feature.

T o Remove Charcoal Filter

To remove the charcoal filter,

first disconnect power at

the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it.

The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X4267 from your GE supplier.

If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

To Install Charcoal Filter

To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter.

Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.

Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille.

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Troubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home •Replace fuse or reset

may be blown or the circuit breaker. circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave

oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully

inserted into wall outlet.

Control panel lighted,

Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close

yet oven will not start

securely.

START

pad not pressed • Press

START.

after entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered • Press

CLEAR/OFF.

already in oven and

CLEAR/OFF

pad not

pressed to cancel it. Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have

after pressing

TIMECOOK.

entered cooking time after pressing

TIMECOOK.

CLEAR/OFF

was pressed • Reset cooking program

accidentally. and press

START.

Food weight not entered • Make sure you have after selecting

Auto Defrost.

entered food weight after selecting

Auto Defrost.

“PLEASEINSERT PROBE”

Probe has been • Insert the probe properly

appears on display

forgotten or not into the wall receptacle. inserted properly.

“BADPROBE” appears

The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly

on display

completely inserted into the wall receptacle. into the wall receptacle.

The probe is defective. • Replace the probe.

Floor of the oven is warm,

The cooktop light is • This is normal.

even when the oven has

located below the oven

not been used

floor. When the light is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.

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Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“SENSORERROR”

When using a Sensor • Do not open the door until

appears on display

feature, the door was steam is sensed and time is opened before steam shown counting down on could be detected. display.

Steam was not detected in • Use

Time Cook

to cook

maximum amount of time. for more time.

“LOCKED” appears on

The control has been • Press and hold

CLEAR/OFF

display

locked. (When the control for about 3 seconds to panel is locked an

will unlock the control.

be displayed.)

“HOT—OVENIS HOT”

The temperature inside the • This is normal.

appears on display

oven is greater than 200°F. One of the sensor cooking • These features will not

pads was pressed when the

operate when the oven

temperature inside the

is hot.

oven was greater than 200°F.

You hear an unusual,

You have tried to start the • Start over and enter a valid

low-tone beep Reminder

without a valid time of day.

time of day. You have tried to start the • Start over and enter a valid

AutoNight Light

without a time of day.

valid time of day entered for the on-time and off-time.

You have tried to change • Many of the oven’s features the power level when it is are preset and cannot be not allowed. changed.

Food amount too large Sensor Cook Reheat

is • Use

Time Cook

for large

for Sensor Cook Reheat

for single servings of amounts of food. recommended foods.

■Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

■Light reflection around door or outer case.

■Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power

levels other than high.

■Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

■

TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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GE Microwave Oven Warranty

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All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care

technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part

of the microwave oven which fails due to a

From the date of the

defect in materials or workmanship. During this

full

original purchase one-yearwarranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all

labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Nine Years The magnetron tube,

if the magnetron tube fails due to

From the date of the

a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

original purchase nine-year limited warranty,

you will be responsible for

any labor or in-home service costs.

■Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

■Improper installation.

■Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage to

personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

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Service Telephone Numbers.

The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

Special Needs Service

800.626.2000

Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow these three steps.

First,

contact the people who serviced your

appliance.

Next,

if you are still not pleased, write all the details— including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.

Finally,

if your

problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.

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