GE JVM1320 User Manual

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850 Watts 900 Watts

Models: JVM1320 JVM1339

JVM1330 JVM1340 JVM1331 JVM1341

SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Special Notes About Microwaving......................6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave ...............................11

The Controls on Your Microwave.......................12

Time Cooking..........................................................15

Temperature Cooking............................................21

Automatic Cooking ................................................25

Other Features ........................................................30

Oven Shelf (some models)....................................34

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning .................................................37

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

(Problem Solver)................................................42

GE Service Numbers .............................................46

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

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

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Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

For Your Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do Not Attempt

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

the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

to operate this

any object between

Do Not Operate

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

or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

the oven if it is

be adjusted

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Welcome

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use 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. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time.

Start Here!

Before using your microwave oven

Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual.

Write down the model and serial numbers here.

inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

They are on a label

Need Help?

Help us help you

800.626.2000

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged oven...

dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Immediately contact the

It contains

Save time and money.

section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section was designed to solve common problems you might encounter.

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 of this book. Or call the at 800.626.2000, 7 days a week.

GE Answer Center

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24 hours a day,

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Warning

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.

Safety Precautions

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

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

• Read and follow the specific

“Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy.”

• This appliance must be ground-

ed. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section.

• Do not mount this appliance over

a sink.

• Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• 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.

• Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this guide. 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.

• Do not store this appliance out-

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

• Do not cover or block any open-

ings on the appliance.

• Keep power cord away from heat-

ed surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord or

plug in water.

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• 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 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 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.

• See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.

• This appliance should be ser-

viced 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Information

Special Notes About Microwaving

Arcing

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

Foods

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass

jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

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SAFETY FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER

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.

• 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.

• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in

narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. They

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

• Cook meat and poultry

thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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Important Safety Information

Special Notes About Microwaving

Microwave-Safe Cookware

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

How to Test for a Microwave-Safe Dish

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.

• Do not use recycled paper prod-

ucts. 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.

• “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″ 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.

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• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware

designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

The Vent Fan

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). 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 preparing flaming

foods under the microwave, turn the fan on.

• 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.

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Important Safety Information

Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits

Grounding Instructions

PREFERRED METHOD

Ensure proper ground exists before use

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

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.

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kits JX40WH—White JX41—Black JX40AL—Almond

When replacing a 36″ or 42″ range

hood, this kit fills 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 3″-wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 42″

opening.

Filter Kits JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

To be used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS—Stainless Steel

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

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Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

Features

appearance may vary

Wattage:

Turntable Models

900 Watts

Non-Turntable Models

850 Watts

98 89

Features and appearance vary by model

Temperature Probe (on some models).

Use with Temp Cook and Roast functions only.

2 Shelf (on some models).

Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable.

Door Handle

Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

4 Door Latches.

5 Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

6 Outlet for Temperature Probe

(on some models).

Probe must be securely inserted into the outlet before the oven will Temp Cook or Roast.

07 Touch Control Panel

(panel layout will vary by model).

08 Cooktop Lights.

09 Grease Filters.

10 Removable Turntable (on some

models).

Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

11 Convenience Guide.

12 Glass Cooking Tray.

On models

without a turntable.

NOTE:

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

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Quick Start

(Features and appearance vary by model)

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features

TIME

COOK I & II

EXPRESS COOK

ADD

30 SEC

MICRO

COOK I & II

EXPRESS COOK

DEFROST

AUTO / TIME

POWER

LEVEL

1-10

EXPRESS COOK

Time Features

Allows you to cook by time.

Press Enter

MICRO COOK I & II or TIME COOK I & II Amount of (Press once or twice) Cooking Time

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of (Press twice) Defrosting Time

EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power Level 1–10

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HELP

Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips.

DISPLAY

Follow the instructions displayed.

GUIDE ON MICROWAVE

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN BOOK

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Roasting

• Simmer

• Reheat

• Snacks

TEMP COOK /

ROAST

PROBE

Temperature Features

BEVERAGE

COOK

REHEAT

POPCORNSNACKS

DEFROST

AUTO / TIME

Convenience Features

Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.

Press Enter

TEMP COOK/ROAST Desired food (Press once) temperature.

TEMP COOK/ROAST Medium automatically (Press twice) selected.

TEMP COOK/ROAST Well automatically (Press three times) selected.

TEMP COOK/ROAST Simmer automatically (Press four times) selected.

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time Press once Press twice Press three times

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings REHEAT Food Type 1–6 1–3 servings SNACKS Snack Type 1–6 number/weight COOK Food Type 1–9

DEFROST Food weight AUTO/TIME (press once)

3.5 oz.

3.0 oz.

1.75 oz.

+ weight

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Operating Instructions

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

Changing Power Levels

POWER

LEVEL

1-10

EXPRESS COOK

START

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

Press MICRO COOK I & II or select Time Defrost.

Enter cooking or defrosting time.

Press POWER LEVEL.

Select desired power level 1–10.

Press START.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to 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:

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. 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.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food.

Power Level Best Uses

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 such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

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Time Features

Micro Cook

TIME

COOK I & II

EXPRESS COOK

START

1 Press MICRO COOK

I & II.

2 Enter cooking time.

3 Change power level if

you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Enter a desired power level 1–10.)

COOK I & II

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

MICRO

Micro 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.

You may open the door during Micro Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Micro Cook II

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

Press MICRO 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 MICRO 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 power level 1–10.)

Press START.

4 Press START.

At the end of MICRO COOK I, MICRO COOK II counts down.

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Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide for Micro 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 dish,

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

(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. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

(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.

In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

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

(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of

time. (Turntable should be turned off.) (frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (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 1

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1 (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

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

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

water.

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Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 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 dish, place

per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if

corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup

water. Rearrange after half of time.

(Turntable should be turned off.)

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

(Turntable should be turned off.)

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. Place in white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 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 in sweet or white) 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 3 tablespoons and leaf) water.

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow) (winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous butternut) (about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish, place squash cut-sidedown. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. (Turntable should be turned off.)

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Operating Instructions

Time Features

Time Defrost

DEFROST

AUTO / TIME

EXPRESS COOK

START

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME twice.

2 Enter defrosting time.

3 Press START.

4 Turn food over when the

oven signals TURN.

5 Press START.

(Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.)

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.

Power Level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. However, they will need more frequent attention than usual. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; Power Level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.

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.

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

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be at least 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, 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.

• For more even defrosting of

larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal 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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Defrosting Guide

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.

Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min.

Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until

Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over

12 to 16 min. per lb.

per lb. after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

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

Use power level 1.

When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer

cut up (2

Chicken, whole

/2to 3 lbs.) unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with

Cornish hen 8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.

/2to 3 lbs.) after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and

16 to 20 min.

18 to 22 min.

per lb. over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity

per lb. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over

microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,

foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

until giblets can be removed.

with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Operating Instructions

Time Features

Express Cook

EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

Add 30 Seconds

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.

Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of

cooking at Power Level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to the time

counting down each time the pad is pressed.

• It can be used as a quick way to

set 30 seconds of cooking time.

ADD

30 SEC

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Temperature Features

Temp Cook/Roast

TEMP COOK /

ROAST

EXPRESS COOK

Cable

End

appearance may vary

START

Handle

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

Sensor

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

Three Ways to Use the Temp Cook/Roast Feature

You set the temperature you want.

Press TEMP COOK/ROAST once. This is good for foods such as soups, casseroles, sandwiches and beverages.

Temperature is automatically selected for cooking roasts medium or well.

Roast Medium—Press TEMP COOK/ROAST twice. Roast Well—Press TEMP COOK/ROAST three times.

See the Roasting Guide for suggestions.

Temperature is automatically selected for slow cooking of foods (simmer).

Simmer—Press TEMP COOK/ROAST 4 times. See the Simmer Guide for specific directions.

The Temperature Probe

NOTE:

The turntable will not turn

when the probe is in use.

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of food. The probe must be used when using Temp Cook or Roast.

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

• Make sure the cable end is insert-

ed all the way into the oven wall outlet.

• 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.

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Operating Instructions

Temperature Features

TEMP COOK /

ROAST

EXPRESS COOK

Cable

End

appearance may vary

START

Handle

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

Sensor

NOTE: The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use.

How to Use the Probe and Set the Temperature Yourself

Insert the temperature probe in the center of a casserole and attach it securely into the oven wall outlet.

Press TEMP COOK/ROAST once.

Enter the desired food temperature.

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

Cooking Tips

• Do not twist, drop or bend the

probe.

• Use a lower power level with the

probe; foods will take longer to cook but they will heat more evenly.

• 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.

• Just as in regular roasting, only

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

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Outlet

1 Insert the probe in the

roast and attach it securely into the oven wall outlet.

2 For medium doneness,

press TEMP COOK/ROAST twice.

For a well-done roast, press TEMP COOK/ROAST three times.

How to Use the Probe with the Roast Settings

For the two Roast settings, the probe temperature is preprogrammed.

The microwave signals when the temperature is reached.

Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven beeps when hold time is complete.

Preparing Meats for Roasting

• Place a tender beef roast in a

cooking bag on a trivet in a microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of the cooking bag.)

• Insert the probe through the

cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

• When using the probe in chicken,

turkey or other poultry, insert the probe horizontally into the meatiest area.

3 Press START.

4 The microwave signals

when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and press START.

NOTE: The oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.

Roasting Guide

Doneness Approx. Time

Food Type

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast Medium 15–23

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast Well 23–30

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast Well 16–19

Selection (minutes per pound)

Well 23–30

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Operating Instructions

Temperature Features

How to Use the Probe to Simmer

The Simmer feature heats food to 180°F. and holds it at that temperature up to 12 hours or until you remove it and press CLEAR/OFF.

Insert the temperature probe into the food, resting it on the side of the dish. Attach it securely into the oven wall outlet.

Press TEMP COOK/ROAST 4 times to select Simmer.

Press START. If you need to stir the food, restart the oven by pressing START again.

When the simmer temperature is reached, the oven holds the food at that temperature until CLEAR/OFF is pressed.

Simmer Guide

Food Type Hours* Comments

Beef

Pot Roast 5–7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If

adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

Chili 5–8 Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chicken

Stewing 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into

meatiest area of thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Broiler/Fryer 3–4 Same as above.

Ham/Pork

Roast 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are

covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.

Split Pea 5–7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least

2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.

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Convenience Features

Popcorn

POPCORN

EXPRESS COOK

(less time) (more time)

1 Place the package of

popcorn in the center of the turntable or glass cooking tray.

2 Press POPCORN. The oven

starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program.

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

Follow package instructions.

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 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 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).

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EXPRESS COOK

REHEAT

EXPRESS COOK

START

EXPRESS COOK

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked

Press or to reheat 2 or 3 servings.

foods.

Press START.

Press REHEAT.

NOTE: The serving size may be

Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below).

changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad or .

Reheat Guide (1 serving)

Food Type Comments

Pasta Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Beverages, 8–10 oz. Use wide mouth mug.

Beverage

BEVERAGE

EXPRESS COOK

Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Plate of leftovers Cover with plastic wrap. (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)

The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage.

Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts

Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

immediately.

The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing or right after pressing BEVERAGE.

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Snacks

EXPRESS COOK

SNACKS

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

EXPRESS COOK

The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of

Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces.

Press START.

snack foods.

Hint:

You can press and hold the

Press SNACKS.

Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide below).

SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time.

Snacks Guide

Food Type Quantity or Weight

Bread, rolls, muffins 1 to 4

Sandwiches 1 to 2

Pizza (leftover slices) 1 to 4

Dessert Toppings 1 to 4

Soup 8 to 40 oz.

Cheese Dip 4 to 16 oz.

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Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Cook

EXPRESS COOK

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

EXPRESS COOK

The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.

Press COOK.

Select food type 1–9 (see the

Hint:

Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time.

Cook Guide below).

Enter weight in ounces.

Press START.

Cook Guide

Food Type Weight Comments

Canned 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or Vegetables bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding

water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each

serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in

star pattern on oven floor or turntable.

Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Pieces Cover with plastic wrap.

Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble (Beef, pork, meat into dish. Do not cover dish. turkey) Drain and stir at signal.

Bacon 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

Pizza (frozen 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to microwaveable) prepare pizza for microwaving.

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Auto Defrost

DEFROST

AUTO / TIME

EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

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. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

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 Enter Food in Ounces Weight (tenths

of a pound)

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME once.

2 Using the Conversion

Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).

3 Press START.

(Time Defrost explained in the Time Features section.)

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

Guide

You will need to know the food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

1–2 .1

3.2

4–5 .3

6–7 .4

8.5

9–10 .6

11 .7

12–13 .8

14–15 .9

• Remove meat from package and

place on microwave-safe dish.

• Twice during defrost, the oven

signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn 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.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Help

HELP

Cooking Complete Reminder

Clock

CLOCK

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.

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

Press CLOCK.

Enter time of day.

Select AM/PM.

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

AM/PM

EXPRESS COOK

SCROLL SPEED

Scroll Speed

AM/PM

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.

Press START or CLOCK.

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Display On/Off

DISPLAY ON/OFF

To turn the clock display off, press and hold for about 3 seconds.

To redisplay clock, repeat the above.

Delay Start

DELAY START

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

AM/PM

Timer On/Off

TIMER

ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

EXPRESS COOK

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.)

The Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press TIMER ON/OFF.

Enter time you want to count down.

Select Defrost Auto/Time, Micro Cook I & II or Temp Cook.

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.

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 TIMER ON/OFF is operating.

Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.

Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be

REMINDER

used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The reminder

EXPRESS COOK

AM/PM

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

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. To turn off the reminder signal, press REMINDER again. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.

NOTE:

The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the REMINDER is set.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Start/Pause

START

PAUSE

Child Lock-Out

CLEAR

OFF

Turntable

TURNTABLE

In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.

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

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an “L” will be displayed to the extreme right.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be care-

ful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

ON - OFF

Vent Fan

VENT

FAN

HI-LO-OFF

Automatic Fan

The Vent Fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

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.

Press VENT FAN once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off.

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.

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Surface Light

Press to turn the surface light on or off.

On some models, there is a night light option.

SURFACE

LIGHT

BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF

SURFACE

LIGHT

ON-OFF

Sound Level

SOUND

LEVEL

0-1-2-3

Glass Cooking Tray

The beeper sound level can be adjusted up, down or off. Press SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.

Models without a turntable have a glass cooking tray.

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.

Sometimes the tray can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching it during and after cooking.

Auto Nite Light

AUTO

NITE LIGHT

EXPRESS COOK

AM/PM

EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

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

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.

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

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter the time you want the light to turn off. Select AM or PM.

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.

NITE will stay lit to remind you that the feature is set. You can review the auto nite light settings by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.

To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature, press AUTO NITE LIGHT, then 0. The NITE indicator will no longer be lit.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Two-Position Shelf

Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position.

FOR BEST RESULTS

• Make sure the shelf is positioned

properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.

• Do not use a microwave brown-

ing dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.

For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are cooking on two levels.

2-LEVEL COOKING

UNEVEN RESULTS

• Do not cook with the shelf on the

microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

• Use pot holders when handling

the shelf—it may be hot.

• Do not use the shelf when cook-

ing popcorn.

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Ideas for Using the Shelf

The lower position provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may tilt if placed on the turntable.

The lower position also allows you to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on 2 levels.

The upper position gives you the option to reheat or cook more than one dish of food at the same time.

Cooking and Reheating

Switch places after 1/2 time.

• To cook on 2 levels

• To cook 2 dishes on the lower

level:

Double the cooking time.

Switch places after 1/2 the time and give dishes 1/2 turn. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time, on the shelf first.)

•

To reheat on 2 levels

• To reheat 2 dishes on the lower

level:

Multiply reheat time by 11/2.

Switch places after 1/2 the time.

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Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

Term Definition

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.

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Care and Cleaning

Helpful Hints

How to Clean the Inside

Opening the oven door a 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.

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

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.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support (on some models).

vent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.

Some

To pre-

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

Temperature Probe (on some models).

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 (on some models).

mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-clean-

ing oven.

Glass Cooking Tray (on some models).

Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. To prevent breakage, do not place the tray in water just after cooking. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Clean with

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Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

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.

Bottom.

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

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Light Bulb Replacement

Cooktop Light/ Night Light

To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover.

REMOVE SCREWS

Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently turning.

Replace with 40-watt tubular bulbs. Order WB36X936 from your GE supplier. Tubular 40-watt bulbs (40T6 kets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.

Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.

/2/2), available in supermar-

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 2 screws that hold it in place.

Next, remove the two screws located above the door near the center of the oven that secure the light housing.

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4235), available from your GE supplier.

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Helpful Information

The Exhaust Feature

The Vent Fan

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

Reusable Grease Filters

The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters.

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

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.

To Remove Grease Filter

To remove, slide it to the rear using the tab. Pull it down and out.

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To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To 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.

To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

Pull up and to the front to lock into place.

Charcoal Filter (on some models)

Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned. They must be replaced.

To Remove Charcoal Filter

Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille.

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.

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

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

Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier.

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.

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.

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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service

Problem Possible Causes What to Do

Oven Will Not Come On

“PLEASE INSERT PROBE” Appears on Display

Floor of Oven is Warm, Even When the Oven Has Not Been Used

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

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug

it back in.

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

Probe has been forgotten or • Insert the probe properly into the oven not inserted properly into the wall outlet. oven wall outlet when using the Temp Cook or Roast function.

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

•

This is normal.

“BAD PROBE” Appears on Display

The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the oven completely inserted into the wall outlet. oven wall outlet.

The probe is defective.

•

Replace the probe.

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Problem Possible Causes What to Do

You Hear an Unusual, Low-Tone Beep

“LOCKED” Appears on Display

You have tried to start the REMINDER without a valid time of day.

You have tried to start the AUTO NITE LIGHT without a valid time of day entered for the on-time and off-time.

You have tried to turn the turntable on when the probe is in use.

You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed. cannot be changed.

The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about (When the control panel is 3 seconds to unlock the control. locked, an “L” will

be displayed.)

• Start over and enter a valid time of day.

• The turntable will not operate when the

probe is in use.

• Many of the oven’s features are preset and

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 small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your microwave. If you notice this interference, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna.

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Notes

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Notes

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GE Service Numbers

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

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® information service is

And you can call any time. GE Answer Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

® service is open

For Customers With Special Needs

800.626.2000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

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Para los clientes de habla española

800.626.2000

Para obtener instrucciones en español, llame a GE Answer Center para el consumidor, teléfono

800.626.2000.

, servicio de información

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

Individuals qualified to service their

own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Care and cleaning 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.

Further Service

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, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Finally,

not resolved, write:

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

if your problem is still

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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

What is Covered

What is Not Covered

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through the tenth year from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

• Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then have any questions about product, please contact Customer Relations office at the address below, or call, toll free:

operating the

your dealer or our

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

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You responsible for providing adequate trical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

servicers

are

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GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Improper installation.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164D3370P090 Pub. No. 49-40092

3-99 CG

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• Failure of the product if it is misused,

or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

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Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

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