GE JVM130K, JVM131K User Manual

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UseandCare&-ng

Guide

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Precautions .................................................2.5

instructions ....................2-5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 15

Automatic Fan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............12

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ......................................20-26

Defrosting by Time ...............................12, 13

Defrosting Guide

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

Exhaust

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................14

Heating or Reheating Hold Time

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 5

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute/Second Timer ...........................9, 10

Power Levels ............................................9- 13

Time Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fan......................................................6

Guide...............l6,

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. 10-12

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Care and

Exhaust Fan ...................................................28

Grease Filter Light Bulb

Problem

More questions ?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

installation ..........................................29

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Extension Cords ...........................................29

Grounding Instructions ..............................29

Consumer Services

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Microwave

Oven

Cleaning....................27-29

..................................................28

Replacement.............................29

Solver...............................3O

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GE Appliances

Microwave power

of this oven is

(IEC-705 Fst

750

Procedure)

ou@ut

watts.

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new microwave

oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered.

Please

be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Panel Wacker

Drive

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~PORTANT

SAFETY

Read dl instructions before using this

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

(a) Do Not the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(1) door (bent)

(2)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3)

door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

AWARNING-~oreducetheriskof

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.

●

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” in this book.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.”

●

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

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

ligh~,

breaker.

Attempt

Place

Operate

to operate this oven with

any object between the oven front

the oven if it is damaged. It is

only

for

ifi

intended use as

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

~STRUCTIONS

apptiance.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install

or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Do not cover or

block

any openings on the

appliance.

●

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

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

sufiaces.

or counter.

●

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.

See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

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.

●

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 bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

—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.

(continued next

page)

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WORTANT

SAFETY

(continued)

~STRUCTIONS

—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

pohtoes.

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 all times—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 oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some

producfi

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,

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave 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. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

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.

●

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.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if

tie

container is opened, pressure can build

up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly

resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the

heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to

allow

steam to escape

during cooking.

●

Not dl plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid

bfiefly

before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

oven. To prevent bums

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~~Boilable”

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,

:.~-~

cooking pouches and tightly

lP,

●

Hot

foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careful when opening

any containers of hot food, including

popcorn bags, cooking pouches boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

closed

and-

—In the event of a grease fire, smother

—Never flame foods under the oven with the

exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The Exhaust Hood

●

Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

spillovers

is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

Boilover

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan

causes smoking and greasy

Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX41

Filler Panel

JX81A charcoal

installation.

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

Kit.

Filter Kit for

non-vented

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MICROWAVING TIPS

● 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 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 one

CUP

water—set the

m~asuring

Microwave

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.

cup either in or next to the dish.

minute at high. If the dish heats, it

for

AUTOMATIC FAN

● 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.

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

FEATU~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts

of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.

Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may

stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Hmm

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mammmE

■

‘:‘1

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven

2. Door Latches. 6. Grease Filters.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

operate.

5. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON or OFF.

Cooktop

Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Light.

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

are

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to

be easy to use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 87s,

18 POWER and

functions. After 15 seconds, all

lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.

Touch the

set the Clock and oven is ready

for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset

CLEAWOFF

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of

day, time or temperature during

cooking functions, power being used, cooking mode and

instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST. thawing at automatic power

level 3 (Low).

3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount

of time using automatic power

level 10 (High).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch

these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature or power level.

5. START. After all selections

are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

6. AUTO

Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

7. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.

START~EMINDER.

all

of the oven

CLEAWOFF

Clock

after touching the

pad.

pad,

level

Gentle

8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before

time or temperature cooking.

10. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set

clock,

first touch CLOCK pad

VENT FAN

level

OFF

IW,

and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 number pads 1, 3 and O and

“

1:30”

Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

11.

it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

12. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on

the hood light.

uGHT

ON OFF

:30,

will appear in display.

CLEAWOFF.

When touched,

touch

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HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~

TMER

The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

The timer signals when time is up.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME

TIME

DEFROST pad.

DEFROST

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting

Dower

POWER LEVEL pad and the

time,

(Defrosting is automatically set on

level 3 but can be changed by touching the

~esir;d power

ievel.)

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

functions.-The

time can range from one

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay touch TIME COOK and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

Step

cooking

MIN/SEC

TIMER

5: Touch 1, 0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

TIME COOK

up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 6: Touch TIME

COOK

&II pad.

I &II

Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time.

Step

8: Touch START. As each

function is automatically

START

performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

(<ontinued next

page)

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HOW TO USE THE

Questions and Answers

MmUTE/SECOm

(continued)

TMER

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost,

A. The oven will automatically rearrange your

program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a

food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

hold

and cook instructions?

COOHNG

Time Cook

Time Cook I & II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

cup

water,

teaspoon of

instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Fill

2/3 full

add I

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful

bacteria.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the

last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes

and

hold for 2 minutes.

TIME COOK

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK I & 11 pad.

I &II

Step

Select your time. Touch pads 1,

and O

for

one minute.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level, (If power

“How to Change Power Level” on next page.)

level

10 is not appropriate, see

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

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Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is you want to change power levels during your operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK

I &II

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2,

Step

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

1 &11

ideal

cwking

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2

minutes of cooking time.

1-5

minutes.

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 9: Open the door.

Step 2:

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.

Touch the START pad.

level.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the

recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food was not done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due to time or location,

many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness and cook the food a little

longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I & II pad must be touched

before setting the power level otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.

level.

When I touched START, however, my

Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10 (High). What do I need to do?

A. To change power level, touch the POWER LEVEL

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food? A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and

press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

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How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour

AUTO

delay.

START

Step 1: Touch AUTO

START/REMINDER pad.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct

time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

automatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm Step 3: clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to

leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

AUTO START

Step 1:

STARTREMINDER pad.

Touch AUTO

REMINDER

Step

2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to

12 hours later).

reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until

touch the

REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAWOFF

is touched. The by touching the AUTO START/ REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Touch START pad. The

vou o~en

C~EA~OFF

the door or

pad. The display will show

REMinder time may be displayed

DEFROST~G

Time Defrost

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such

as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but

you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1:

oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Place a l-lb. package of frozen pork chops in the

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step 3:

recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O for 4 minutes.

How

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power

Step

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

the door, remove the package and separate pork chops to finish defrosting.

TME

Select one half of the total defrosting time

Change

START

5: Turn the package over,

6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

Power Level

Step

4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

the door and repeat

level.

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Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be

broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

Questions and Answers

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check

on the progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during

microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

Q. Should

all

foods be completely thawed before

cooking?

A. Some foods should not be completely thawed

before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it

is better to begin cooking

while

it is

still

slightly

frozen.

Q. Can I defrost A. Yes, but they

than

usual.

Raise the power

time by touching the desired power

small

items in a hurry?

will

need more frequent attention

level

after entering the

level

pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about l/2; Power

level 10

cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the

Defrosting Guide seem right for my food? A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary

according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to

stirt

with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food

should look and

@te

will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables,

fmits,

poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used

for

flavoring,

but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial

covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

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

Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can

flow

around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

~rning

Over.

In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to

In conventional cooking, foods such

tinish

cooking

or to set. Standing time is especially important in

microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a conventional 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.

Arcing.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotiting.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish

until

the side

that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also happen

when cooking conventionally. Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy

is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

of food affects how it cooks. Very

Piece Size.

Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature.

Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

(on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

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~pe

of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays

Aluminum

foil

Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties

Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

Avoid using.

You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or

metal

will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use

for shielding.

not

use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm

food.

However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to

hold

in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into

them,

Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using

recycled paper.

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners Plastic trays and plates used for frozen

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners Straw, wicker and wood

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit in the

oven,

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

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HEATING OR REHEATING

GU~E

1. Directions below

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods

3. Bubbling

lust to heat.

Item

~re for

heating or reheating already-cooked

and

baked items. food is heated throughout.

tiround

edges of dish is normal, since the center is the

Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

few

minutes before serving.

of dish does not necessarily mean

Amount Power Level Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. Saucy: meatballs,

cocktail franks, etc. (

1/2 cup

per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.

riblets,

1/2

cup

I cup

2 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

to 4 servings

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) 2 to 4 min. High ( 10)

High ( 10)

2X to 3X min

to 5 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

1 slice=

1/8

(use minimum time

of 9-in. pie

for

custard) 4 slices

piece

2 pieces 4 pieces

9-in. cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

I 2 4 6

to 8

1 slice 2 slices

9-in. pie

Low (3) Low (3) Low (3)

Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

High ( 10) High ( 10) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

1/2 to I min. I to I

min.

I X to 2X min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4

1/2

to I min.

1 to

I X

min.

1 to 2 min. l/2 to I min.

1 to 1 X min.

2fi to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other (6

Oz./cUp)

(9 oz./cup)

Coffee, tea, cider (6

OZ./CUp) 1

(9 oz./cup)

milk

based

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

Plain, no topping Syrup & butter

Tip:

Do not cover.

french

toast or waffles:

to 2 cups

I to 2 cups

to 2 cups

1 to 2 cups

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup

I can (16 oz.)

2 or 3 pieces 2 or

pieces

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

High (

10)

High ( 10)

High (10) High (10)

High ( 10) High (10) 3 to 4 min. High ( 10)

High ( 10) 1 to 1 X min. High (

10)

to 6 min.

to 3 min.

6 to 7 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min. 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 min.

I to 1 X min.

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Item

Amount

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf

(4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2/3-3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish

saucy

main dishes

suey,

spaghetti,

witb

plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

to 4 pieces

to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 5 min.

to 2 High (10)

to 4

I to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

to 4 servings

I can (16 oz. )

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 5 min.

to 2 servings

to 4 servings High (10)

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic

wrap.

plate

Power Level

High (10) High (10)

High (10) 1 to 2 min. High ( 10)

High ( 10) High (10)

Higb

( 10)

Med-Higb (7) Meal-High (7)

Med-Higb (7)

High (10)

witb

wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

Time

2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 min.

1/2

to I min.

I to 3 min.

3 to 5 min. 6 to 9 min. 5 to 7 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

1 to 3 min.

to 5 min.

5 to 6 min.

3 to 4 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings

Moist filling: Sloppy

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

3 to 4 servings Med-Higb (7) 3 to 4 min.

1 to 2 servings Med-Higb (7)

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) I to 2 servings

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

3 to 4 servings

I can (10 oz. ) I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I can ( 10 oz. )

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on

tbe

cob, etc.

Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

( l/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings 1 can (I6 oz.)

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz. )

Med-Higb (7)

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min. Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min. Meal-High (7) 6 to 7 min.

High (10) I fi to 3 min. High (10)

Higb

(10)

High ( 10) High ( 10) High (10)

High ( 10) High (10)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

to 3 min.

to 2 min.

4 to 6 min. 4 to 5 min.

I to 2 min. 2 to 3 min. 4 min.

to 2 min.

3 to 4 min.

to 2 min.

2 to

min.

2 to 4 min.

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DEFROSTING

GU~E

1. Food

ptickaged

unwrapping. in cooking dish Defrost (3), For more even defrosting

beef,

lamb and veal roasts, use Warm ( I).

After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

food. Turn food over.

if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of’

paper or

food

for

plastic may be defrosted without

foil

wrapped, remove

defrosting. Most food defrosts well using

if necessary; break apart or separate

foil

of larger foods, such as

and place food

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread,

buns or rolls

16 oz.)

Cake,

frosted,

(17

oz.)

Cake, plain,

Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz. )

Coffee cakes ( I I to 14X oz.)

Cream or custard pie

(I4 oz.)

Crunch cakes Doughnuts

(4 to 6)

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) Pound cake (11 X oz.) Sweet rolls

(8X

to I 2 oz.)

2 to 3 layer 2 to

layer

cupcakes

2 to

to 6

112

3/4

each

~1~ to I

to 2

7 to Y

to 4 none

2 to

foil,

1 to

none

none none

none

to 2

none

to 2

none

2 to

food

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

4. When defrosted,

If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

few

stand a

food

minutes,

should be cool but softened in all areas.

Comments

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes

Let stand 5 minutes

Reposition after first half of time, Let stand 5 minutes

before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

Turn over

Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after

after first half of

first half of

before

serving,

after first

serving.

time.

h~lf

of time

Fish & Seafood

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( I lb.) Freshly frozen ( I lb.)

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package) Oysters ( I Scallops ( I -lb. package) 4 to 6 4 to 6

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs,

(8 Lobster tails, I to 2

(6 to Y

Shellfish, small pieces

lb.)

Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)

Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)

to 10

2-oz.

OZ.)

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

4 to 5 4 to 5

2 2

can) 4 to 6 4 to 6

to 2 2 to

3 to 4 3 to 4

to 4

2 to 3

5 to 7 5 to 7

2 to 3

3 to 4

none

to 4

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first

half of time.

Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of

time.

Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after

first half of time.

Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half

Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place fish in cooking dish, Turn over after first half

second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.

of time.

first half of

of time. After

time.

After

of time.

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First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz. )

Plastic pouch-l to 2 (

10-oz.

package)

2 to 3

1 to 3

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon ( 1

Franks (1

Ground: beef & pork

(1 lb. ) (2

Roast: beef, lamb, veal*

to 4

Roast,

to 4

Sausage,

( l-lb. tray) ( I -lb. roll)

Sausage,

( 1 to 1 X Ibs.) Sausage, patties

(

12-oz.

Spareribs,

(2 to 3 Ibs.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets

*Use Warm ( I )

lbs.)

Ibs,)

lb.)

Ibs,)

pork

lbs.)

bulk

links

package)

pork

for

roasts.

2 to 3 per

2 to

3 to 4 6 to 7

12 to

to 10 per lb.

6 to X per

2 to 3 2 to 3

2 to 4 per

3 to 5 per lb.

Comments

2 to 3

3 to 4

lb,

lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to 3

3 to 4 6 to 7

to I 3

X to 10 per

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 3 to 4

1 M to 2fi

2 to

2 to 4 per lb.

to 5 per lb.

lb,

Place

package in oven. Remove foil or

time,

break

up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

Place

unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes

after

defrc]sting.

Place

unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Turn meat over after first

after second half of time. Set aside.

microwave 1 to 2 minutes more, Turn meat over after first half

after second half of

more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after half

of time. Defrost

minutes to I hour in refrigerator. Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they thaw,

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of

time,

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

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.

half of time. Scrape off softened meat

time.

for

Set aside. Microwave 6 to X minutes

second half of time. Let stand for

metal,

After minimum

Break

up remaining block and

time.

Scrape off softened meat

first

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken.

Cut

(22?

Chicken,

(2X

to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

Duckling

~rkey

hen

breast (4 to 6 Ibs.)

broiler-frver.

Ibs,

whole

to 11

12 to 14

5 to 6 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb. Place

3 to 5 per lb.

to 1 I

12 to 14

5 per

lb,

3 to 5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. 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.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of time. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

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 I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Breads

COOmG

GU~E

Crust on breads will be

[f desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.

Food

Coffee cakes

Corn bread

Muffins Paper-lined

(1 Muffin) muffin cups (2 to 4 Muffins)

to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads,

from a mix

*lf tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

soft

and the outsides will not brown.

increase brown

Container Cover

in. round or No

square dish

to 9 in.

tube dish*

(Do not use

foil liners. )

Glass loaf dish

color on upside-down breads,

brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,

french

fried onion rings.

Power Level & Time

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

to 10 min. Place batter in greased dish,

to I X min. homemade muffin cups, made by cutting

I to 2 min.

2 to 4 min. may be done before others. Remove

I I to 16 min.

Comments

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, before microwaving, Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave-safe muffin container or down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins muffins

cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning

Cakes and Desserts

line dish before microwaving with

french

fried onions

tis

they are done,

and

continue

out

of dish. Cool.

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Before adding measured amount them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean.

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

( ] 8 to

OZ.)

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside down cake

Container

Microwavesafe dish or plastic wrap casserole

8 in. square dish

8 in. round or No square dish

Fluted tube

cake pan

Paper-lined

cupcaker

dish

of batter, grease dishes or line

Cover

Lid or

in. round

4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden

5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for

board

cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

microwaving.

to 15 minutes before inverting.

Power Level & Time

High

(10)

High ( 10)

High (10) Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High ( 10)

High (

10)

2 to 4 min. per piece

5 to 7 min.

2 min. 4 to 6 min.

11 to 13

10 to

min

to 3 min.

min

Comments

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, I teaspoon butter

1/8

teaspoon cinnamon. Add

and 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter. Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to before inverting.

Let tube cake stand cool, before inverting

When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes seconds longer.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake

comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate;

let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

minutes to cool

to 20 minutes to

few

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Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.

Food

Caramel apples

Chocolate bark

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong

S’Mores

Container

pint (2-cup)

measure

fi-qt.

casserole

or bowl

dish

Paper napkin

or paper plate

Cover

Yes

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10) 3 min.

High ( 10)

High (10)

2. Candies which carefully.

3 to 5 min.

I fi min. to melt butter,

3fi min.

to melt marshmallows

15 to 25

seconds

are boiled become very hot; handle cookware

Unwrap a measuring cup. Add I tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add

I cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

marshmallow.

14-oz.

package of caramels into

Cereal, Pasta and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

I teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

For

rice

minute

for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

rice, use the same amount of water needed

4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

immediately after microwaving.

6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same.

Food

Oatmeal,

old fashioned

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

Rice, minute (IX cups)

Rice, regular long grain (1 cup)

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

Container

I-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

2-qt. casserole

3-qt.

casserole

2-qt. oblong

dish

Cover

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

High (10)

1/2

to I minute.

High (10)

Comments

3 to 5 min.

per serving serving. Increase time about

2 to

min.

18 to 21 min.

16 to 19 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one for each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

k cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add I

Add 2ti cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange

after

minutes.

(continued next

k minutes

page)

Page 22

Cheese and Eggs

COO~NG GU~E

(continued)

1. Eggs

2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs

may

Always pierce whole yolks bursting.

in the shell, They will explode.

Food

be prepared many

before

Container

ways in the microwave oven.

microwaving to prevent

Cover

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave-safe Cover or

2-qt.

dish plastic wrap

Eggs

Basic eggs

Omelet 9 in. pie plate

Poachd

Quiche

Scrambled

eggs

Buttered

custard cup

X-qt.

casserole

9 in. pie plate

Glass measuring cup

casserole

Plastic wrap

Casserole

cover

No High ( 10)

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if

overcooked.

Power Level & Time

High (10) Medium (5)

Medium (5)

High (10) High ( 10)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Meal-High

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

to 5 min.

to 9 min. Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking

1 to I X min.

per egg Melt butter

lfl

to V4 min

to 2 min.

5 to 6 min. Boil 2 cups water.

1/2

to I min.

per egg

(7)

I 7 to 22 min.

3/4

to I min.

per egg

Comments

for

milk. Add cheese and microwave at

every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes

on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane, Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5) per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Pour filling into precooked 9-inch pie shell.

Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and

1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

1/2

to I minute

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork, 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams

Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.

Food

Clams, 6

Fillets or steaks ( I

Shrimp—1 lb.

(peeled)

Shrimp—1

(unpeeled)

Whole

lb. )

lb.

fish

Container

Pie plate or shallow dish

Oblong dish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

2-qt.

casserole

Oblong dish

Cover

Plastic wrap

Wax paper or High (10) plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time.

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Power Level & Time Comments

High (

10)

High (

10)

High (10)

High ( 10)

a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

4 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

5 to 9 min.

5 to 7 min. per lb. foil,

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum

fish.

Use

Page 23

Gravies & Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or cornstarch ( 1 cup)

Melted butter sauces, clarified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(au jus, clam, etc.) (

cup)

Container

Casserole

Glass measure No

Casserole, bowl

Casserole

Cover

Yes

Meats

1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or

veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.

3. Vary basic white sauce by wine

herbs.

Power Level & Time

Medium (5) 4 to 7 min.

High ( 10)

High (10)

1 to 2 min.

5 to 7 min.

to 4 min.

Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

adding

cheese,

egg

yolks, cream,

Comments

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup

Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and clear, top layer.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring after stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor,

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.

half of cooking time. Let

of sauce.

use

Food

Beef

Ground,

(for casseroles or soup)

lb.)

( 1 %

lbs.)

Meatballs (

I lb.)

Ibs,)

Meatloaf

(round

loa~

(loaf shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.)

I to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

crumbled

Container

Casserole

Round dish or oblong

disb

Pie plate or Plastic wrap

loaf dish

Oblong glass dish (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate

Oblong dish or casserole

Cover

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking

bag

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7) or cook to

170°F.

High

(10)

L(IW (3)

to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

6 to 8 min. 9 to

min.

to 20 min.

25 to 30 min.

to 5 min.

4 to 6 min. 24 to 29 min.

per lb.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange 3/4 to I in. apart in circle around edge of dish. Oblong dish: arrange Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking

Let stand 10 minutes Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered

and turn patties over. If desired add browning sauce.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over after

half of time. Add vegetables if desired

after half of cooking time. Recover

and

finish.

3/4

to 1 in. apart.

after cooking.

(continued next

pclge)

Page 24

COO~G

(continued)

GU~E

Meats

Food

Beef

Simmered beef

(corned beef or brisket)

Tender roasts

high quality rump, sirloin tip) Rare

(continued)

Container

Casserole

(rib, Oblong dish

Cover

Lid or Medium (5) plastic wrap

Cooking

bag

Lamb

Roast, leg or

shoulder

Chops (1 in. thick) 4 chops dish

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag dish and trivet

2-qt. oblong

No Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

Pork

Bacon

(per slice) safe plate or

Canadian bacon

2 slices safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked: 2-qt. oblong

canned, butt or shank dish Ham, slices & steaks 2-qt. oblong

(1 to 2 in. thick)

Pork chops: I

2 4 6

Pork roast

Pork sausage Microwave-

(raw), link safe cookware

Pork sausage (raw) Microwave(

1/2

lb.: 4 patties) safe cookware

in.

Microwave-

oblong dish

Microwave-

dish Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

bag

Power Level & Time

(or

Internal

Medium (5)

Medium Well

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

Medium Well

High (10)

Medium (5)

Higb

(10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

Tem~.)

120

130 rein,

Minutes Internal

I 1 to

to 17

to 20

per lb.

I 1 to 15160°F.

to 16

Tern .

lb.

140°F.

160°F. 170°F.

Temp.

170°F.

3/4 to I min.

I to I

min.

2 to

min.

to 3 min.

to I 9 min.

per lb.

5 min.

3 min.

6 min.

9 min.

16 to

9 min.

per lb.

l/2 to 3/4 min.

per link

3 to 5 min.

Comments

Add I cup water per pound of meat. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth.

Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.

Place

roast fat-side-down in

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking

time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Brush chops lightly with over after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwave more than I layer of bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of

cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10

minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time.

Microwave to an internal temperature

Of ]

70°F.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of

cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time.

microwave-

oil.

Turn meat

Veal

Chops (1 in. thick)

4 chops dish

Roast

(shoulder) dish

2-qt. oblong

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

Meal-High (7)

Medium (5)

6 to 9 min.

to 21 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn

per

lb,

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat

over after half of cooking time.

over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Page 25

Poultry

Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover Power Level & Time

Chicken

Pieces Plate or

(per piece)

Whole chicken

pieces)

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Cornish

Halves

Hens

Whole (stuffed

or unstuffed) oblong dish

Duckling

oblong dish Oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or oblong dish

Square or

Oblong dish

and trivet

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

Wax paper

Cooking bag

High (10)

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High(7)

High ( 10)

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

I su;eitis

safe

forusein

microwave ovens. - I

Comments

2fi to 3 min. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

total

I 1 to I 3 min.

total after half of cooking time.

I O to I 2 min.

per lb.

to 16 min. with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.

per lb. Turn over after half of cooking time.

min.

I 2 to

per

lb.

13 to

min. Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

per lb.

6 to 8 min. per lb. of cooking time. Brush with browning

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely

Cook to

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

190°F.

internal temperature.

stuffing, if desired. after half

wings and legs with foil.

Microwave breast-side-down for first half sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird

until brown and crisp.

of cooking time. Shield tips of

~rkey

breast

Oblong dish

Cooking bag Medium (5)

Vegetables

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause darkening and dehydration of surface.

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to the outside of the dish.

Vegetable

Asparagus

(fresh cuts)

Amount

I lb,

(3 cups) cut into

1 to 2 in. pieces

Power Level

High ( 10)

I 3 to 15 min.

per lb.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces.

For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during

cooking.

Time

to 10 min.

Tie

ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash bag on underside near closure to vent. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Comments

2-qt.

casserole,

place 1/4

(continued next

cup water.

page)

—

Page 26

COO~NG GU~E

(continued)

Vegetables

Vegetable

Asparagus

(fresh spetirs)

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh

(frozen green)

(frozen limo)

Beets

(tresh,

Broccoli

(fresh (fresh

(frozen. chopped)

(frozen

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

(frozen)

Cauliflower

(Ilowerets) (fresh, (t’rozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the

(fresh)

(1’rozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

(frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh, whole. sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen. chopped

and leaf)

Squash

(1’resh, and

yellow)

(winter,

or butternut)

(continued)

green)

whole)

cut)

spears)

whole)

cub

summer

acorn

(continued)

Amount

lb,

1()-oz. p~ck~ge

]

lb.

cut

in half

()-()x,

p~ckage

()-()z, ptickage

1 bunch

bunch

( I X to I X Ibs. )

I bunch

( 1 X to I X Ibs. )

lo-oz, ptickagc

1()-oz.

pack~ge

mediutn head

(about

2 Ibs. )

I lb. i ()-oz.

package

I medium head I medium

1 ()-oz.

1()-oz. package

I to 5 Cat”s

ear

to 6 ears

10-OZ.

lbs.

()-oz,

potatoes

to 8

1 (6 to 8

() to 16 OZ.

I ()-oz. package

I lb.

1 to 2

(about 1 lb. each)

head

ptickage

package

unshelled

package

oz. each)

oz.

each)

sliced

squash

Power Level

Meal-High (7)

High

10)

High

10)

High

10)

High

10)

High ( 10)

High

( 10) High ( lo) High ( 10)

High

( 10)

High ( 10)

Higb

( 10)

High ( lo)

High

( 10)

High ( 10) High ( I()) High ( lo)

High ( 10)

High ( lo)

High ( 10) High ( lo)

High

10)

High

10)

High

10)

High

10)

High

())

High

10)

High

10)

High ( lo) High ( 10)

Time Comments

to 1() min.

6 to 8 min

I 3 to I 7 min. 7 to 9 min. 7 (o

tnin.

to 25 min.

8 to 1 () tnin.

I () to 13 min. 6 to 8 tnin.

6 to 8 min.

to 11 min.

X to 1 () min.

7 to 9 tnin. 6 to X min.

I () to

min.

10 to I 7 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to X min.

4 to 5 min. per

ear

6 to 7 min.

to 4 min.

per

e~r

5 to X min.

10 to 12 min.

5 to X min.

I 2 to 14 min.

to 5 min.

6 to X min. 6 to X min.

5 to 7 min.

X to 11 min.

In I

X-qt.

oblong

1/4 cup

wdter.

I -qt. casserole.

In I

fi-qt.

[n 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 In I -qt. casserole. place 1/4

[n ~.qt.

In In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

In I -qt.

In 1 X- or 2-qt.

In 2-or

In In I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In In

In is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,

add

Place in Cover with vented plastic

half of time.

In I -qt. casserole, place

In I -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In I -qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel casserole with Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In 1 -qt. casserole, place

In 1

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.

In 2-qt. oblong

cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up

casserole. place 1/2

casserole

?-qt,

casserole, place

1/4

cup water, Rotate dish after

casscrolc.

I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

3-qt.

I X-qt. c~sserole,

~.qt.

casserole,

~.qt.

casserole,

I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water,

2.qt. oblong glJss

I/4 cup

2-qt,

and

cut into I in, cubes. Place in 2-qt.

floor

tnicrowave

fi-qt.

ctisserole,

glass b~king

Rotate dish after half of time,

pltice

casscrolc, pktce

casserole, place

place

place 1/2 cup water. place 1/2

baking dish, place corn. [f corn

water.

Rearrange after

oblong glass baking dish.

1/2

cup water. Stir after half of time.

ploce

glflss

baking dish, place squash

dish.

place

CLIp

water.

t~blespoons

CLIp

water.

1/2

cup water.

1/2

cup

water,

pl~ce

hall

of time.

1/4

cup wtiter.

1/4

cup water.

1/4

cup

water.

cup

water.

half

wrup. Rearr~ngc

tablespoons

oven, 1 inch

tablespoons water.

1/4 cup

apart

water.

after 4 minutes.

water.

wuter,

of time.

attcr

water.

Page 27

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door a on your oven. The inside

few

minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

and

Walls and floor. 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 on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and

wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. 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.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS

OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL

MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom

Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

After using Bon thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami[”

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

may scratch the paint.

Ami’”

brand

Ami’”

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

cieanser.

of a

Page 28

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal

filter

and recirculated.

grease.When the fan is operated, air is drawn

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

~-~

‘

REUSA.BLE

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filters in place.

In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter

To Remove Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

grasp the “finger hold” on the

filter

and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

Charcoal Filter

Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they

recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored

(on some models)

(on al] models)

\—”-”-

(usually

will

stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To clean grease filter, soak it

in solution of 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 remove moisture before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into

after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.

WB02X9883

from your GE supplier. DO

GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

and then agitate filter

slide the filter in the frame

place.

To Remove Charcoal Filter

To remove the charcoal filter,

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker

panel

pull

plug.

Remove the top grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It

will

slide right out.

To Install Charcoal Filter

To install a new

filter,

remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter into top opening

oven as shown.

will

rest at an angle on two side support tabs and

in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with

screws.

Page 29

Cooktop

Light

To replace

cooktop

light, first

disconnect power

at main fuse or

circuit breaker

panel or pull

REMOVE SCREW

plug.

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

Oven Light

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the

bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 1

lN/1), which are available in supermarkets

and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

To replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

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. (Fig. 1)

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding

plug

can-

result in a risk of electric shock.

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235), available from

your GE supplier.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

Consult a qualified electrician or service

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

. .

tecnmclan lr the

.- .

grounalng

. .

instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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

About

tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance 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.

Page 30

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED

UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched

plug

it back in.

to cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II

pad.

● CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional cooking time for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended

power level.

● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific

instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM,

cooktop

is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.

lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

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EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT

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All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while

levels

operating at power

other

than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● 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.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

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WHAT IS COVERED

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

cancelled

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and

your home to repair or replace

pati

of the microwave oven

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

sewice labor in

magnetron tube

check to establish warranty period.

any

that

if the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

Call 1-800-GE CARES (1-800-432-

2737).

D.C.

In Alaska the

sewice will be provided

Care’

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some

states

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the product, please

mntact

your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer CenteP

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

●

Replacement of house fuses or

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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