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850 Watts 900 Watts
Models: JVM1320 JVM1339
JVM1330 JVM1340
JVM1331 JVM1341
SpacemakerXL
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
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to Excessive Microwave Energy......................2
Special Notes About Microwaving ......................6
Operating instructions
Features of YourMicrowave ...............................If
The Controls on YourMicrowave .......................12
Time Cooking ..........................................................15
Temperature Cooking ............................................21
Automatic Cooking ................................................25
Other Features ........................................................30
Oven Shelf (some models)....................................34
crowave Oven
HelpfulInformation
Care and Cleaning .................................................37
ff SomethingGoes Wrong
Before YouCall ForService
(Problem Solver) ................................................42
OEService Numbers .................................. #6
Warranty ................................................Back Cover
GEAnswer Center®
800.626.2000
GEAppliances
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Read all safety information before using
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual nmst be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injuly or loss of life.
Be Not Attempt to operate this Oo Not Operate the oven if it is
oven with the door open since damaged. It is particularly impor-
open-door operation can result taut that the oven door close
in harmfifl exposure to properly and that there is no
microwave energ T. It is important damage to the:
not to defeat or tamper with tile
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
1 door (bent).
2 hinges and latches Ibroken or
loosened).
3 door seals and sealing surfaces.
accumulate on sealing surfaces. ?'he Oven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service
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Before
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oTJen
webelievein dependable sma_ice.
You'll seeit in this easy-to-use
manual andyou'll hear it in the
fi'iendly voicesof our customer
sela,icedepartment.
microwave.That's important,
becauseyour newmicrowavewill
bepart of your family for along
time.
inside d_e oven.
800.626.2000
do to help us seia,e you better.
Read this manual It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your microwave properly.
if you received a damaged
oven...hmnediately contact the
dealer (or builder) that sold you
the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Oate ofpurchase
Wrong" before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
If you do need sma_ice, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-fi'ee
CllStorner sma_ice nulnbers is
included in the back of this book.
Or call the GE Answer Center ®
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
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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 pre i
cautions, inc/uding the fo//owing sections,
* Read and follow the specific * Use this appliance only for its
"Precautions to Avoid Possible intended use as described in this
I
This microwave oven is lit
listed for installation over
e/ectric and gas ranges:
ThN microwave oven N not
appmved or tested for
marine use.
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
EnergT."
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 pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
* This eve>the-range oven was
designed %r use over ranges no
wider dmn 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and elec-
tric 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.
guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in tt_is appli-
ance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook foe(t, and is not intended
for laborato_ T or industrial use.
Do not store tt_is appliance out-
doors. Do not use tt_is 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 fi'om heat-
ed surf:aces.
Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
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* To reduce the risk of fire in the
ovencavity:
- Do not overcookfbod. Carefldly
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials
areplaced inside the ovenwhile
cooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesand metal
handlesfi'om paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
Do not usethe ovenfor storage
purposes.Do not leavepaper
products, cooking utensils or
food in the ovenwhen not in
lIse.
If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and dis-
connect the power cord, or shut
offpower at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
* See door surfime cleaning
instructions in the Care and
(;leaning section (s) of this guide.
* This appliance should be ser-
viced only by qualified set_ice
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized se_Mce fimili V fbr
examination, repair or
adjustment.
* As with any appliance, close
supei_ision is necessai)_ when
used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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m
Special Notes A bout Microwaving
Arcing is tile microwave term fbr . Metal or fbil touching tile side of
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
sparks in tile oven. Arcing is
caused by:
. Tile temperaUlre probe in tile
microwave but not inserted in tile
%od.
. Tile metal shelf not installed
tile oven.
* Foil not molded to %od (upturned
edges act like antennas).
* Metal, such as twist ties, pouluy
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
tile microwave.
correcdy so it touches the
microwave wall.
Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
tile microwave.
* Do not pop popcorn in your * Foods with unbroken outer
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accesso U or
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use ill microwave ovens.
* Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example, closedjars-willexplode *
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of tile
microwave oven could result in
inju¢.
* Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injmy.
* Operating tile microwave with
no fbo(t inside fbr more than a
"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 %od in glass
jars, even with tile lid off Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Sur food to distribute tile
heat evenly. Be careflfl to prevent
scalding when warming %rmula
or breast milk. Tile container may
Del cooler ttlan the milk really is.
Always test tile milk befbre
feeding tile baby.
minute or two may cause damage
to tile oven and could start a fire.
It increases tile heat around tile
magnetron and can shorten tile
lid of tile oven.
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SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and
other liquids donot always
bubble when they roach the
boiling point. They can
actuary 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.
Toprovent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for moro than2
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 circmnstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shordy 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 tt_e oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after tt_e 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
tt_e container is opened, excessive
steam can build tip and cause it to
burst or overflow.
Don't defrost frozen beverages in
narrox,_necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build tip. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in in)m),.
Hot fbods and steam can cause
burns. Be carefi.ll when opening
any containers of hot fbod,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injm T, 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 pouluy
d_oroughly-meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
160°F. and pouluy to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
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Special Notes A bout Microwaving
UVouuseameat
thermometer while cooking,
mare sure it issafe for use
mmlcrowaveogens.
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, cus-
tard cups, porte1 T or china dinner-
ware which does not have metallic
uim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is
labeled "suitable %r microwa_ing."
• If you are not sure ifa dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in die oven both the dish you are
testing anti a glass measuring cup
filled with i 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 %r 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, nap-
kins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arc-
ing or ig_ite. Paper products con-
taining wlon or wlon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
* Some sb_'ofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin suip of metal embedded in
tlle bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
* Do not use the microwave to dU
newspapers.
package %r proper use.
* Paper towels, waxed paper anti
plastic _Tap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic _Tap so steam can
escape.
. Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred fi'om
the heated %od. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the
cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches anti
tighdy closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as direct-
ed by package. If tlley are not, plas-
tic could burst during or immedi-
ately after cooking, possibly resuh-
ing in inju U. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least pa>
tially uncovered because dley form
a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with
plastic _Tap, remove covering care-
flflly and direct steam away fi'om
hands and face.
Use %il only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less dmn
3/4" high; remove the top foil
cover and return the u'ay to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away fi'om tlle sides of
the oven.
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Plastic cook_ware-Plastic cookware
designed %r microwave cooking is
veU usefifl, but should be used
careflflly. Even microwave-safe
plasuc mW not be as tolerant of
overcooking condiuons as are
glass or ceramic materials and m W
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooMng, the
food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use nficrowave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compli-
ance with the cookware mamffac-
ulrer's recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without com-
plete supel_Tision.
__ The fan x_ill operate automatically When preparing flaming
under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature). Take care
to prevent the starting and spread-
ing of accidental cooking fires
while the vent f_m is in use.
(;lean the underside of the
microwave often. Do nor allow
grease to build tip on the
microwave or the f_m filters.
* In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flam-
ing 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.
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foods under the nficrowave,
turn the fan on.
Never leave surfiace 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 ade-
quate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessaD,.
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Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
This appliance must be grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
WARN/NG--lmproper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces tl_e risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape Mre for tt_e electric current.
This appliance is equipped wkh a
power cord having a grounding
Mre with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an out-
let tt_at is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or
sevvice technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
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 fl'om 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 electri-
cian or sel_'ice technician install an
outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appli-
ance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of filse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Available at extra cost from your Fi/ter Kits
GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--B/ack
JX4OAt--A/mond
When replacing a 36" or 42" range
hood, this kit fills in tt_e addiuonal
widd_ to provide a custom built-in
appearance. For installation
between cabinets only; not fi)r
end-of cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3"-wide filler pan-
els. Two kits are needed for a 42"
JXSIA--Recirculatin9 Charcoal
Filter Kit
To be used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the
outside.
Oecorative Panel Kit
JX22SS--Stain/ess Stool
When replacing a Hi/Low range,
tt_is panel kit fills in tt_e area
between tt_e microwave and tt_e
range left by the Hi/Low model.
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opening.
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Features of Your Microwave
O
appearance may vary
Turntable Models
9oowatts
Non.Turntable Models
850 Watts
Features and appearance vary by model
1 Temperature Probe (on some models).
Use _,_th Temp Cook and Roast
fimctions only.
2 Shelf (on some models). Lets you
microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the turntable.
3 Door Handle.Pull to ()pen the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.
4
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen
5
allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves con-
fined in the oven.
6
Outlet for Temperature Probe
(on some models). Probe must be
securely inserted into the outlet
before tt_e oven will Temp Cook
or Roast.
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7 Touch Control Panel
(panel layout will vary by model).
8 Cooktop Lights.
9 Grease Filters.
10 Removable Turntable (on some
models). Turntable and support
must be in place when using tt_e
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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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
COOKI & II COOKI & II AUTO/ TIME
YO_ can
microwave
IT'MElot!O'C"O!!OEF"OST!
30SEC LEVEL
ADDIIPOWE.!
by time,
temperature
1-10
or with the
convenience
features
]! ll
EXPRESSCOOK
4115
EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK
_ TimeFeatures
Allows you to cook by time.
Press Enter
MICRO C00K! & II or
TiME C00KI &iJ Amount of
(Press once or twice) Cooking Time
DEFROSTAUT0_IME Amount of
(Press twice)Defrosting Time
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
3
EXPRESSCOOK
12
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER Power Level 1-10
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HELP
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
TEMPCOOK1]
ROAST
DISPLAY
Follow the hnstructions
displayed.
BEVE°AOEI!°E"EOI
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
hnside front of the oven
when you open the door,
GUIDES iN BOOK
• Cooking
•Thne Defrost
• Roasting
• S_Lrner
• Reheat
• Snacks
PROBE
SNACKS POPCORN
COOK AUTO/ TIME
A TemperatureFeatures
Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.
Press Enter
TEMP C00K/ROAST Desired food
(Press once) temperature.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Medium automatically
(Press twice) selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Well automatically
(Press three times) selected.
TEMPCOOK/ROAST Simmer automatically
(Press fourtimes) selected.
II
! DEFROST
A ConvenienceFeatures
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Pressonce 3.5 oz.
Presstwice 3.0 oz.
Pressthree times 135 oz.
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1-3 servings
REHEAT FoodType 1-6 1-3 servings
SNACKS SnackType 1-fi number/weight
COOK FoodType 1-9
+ weight
DEFROST Foodweight
AUTOffiME
(press once)
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Some foods may have better flavor,
How taChange the Powerteve! texture or appearance if one of din
The power level may be entered
or changed immediately after
lower settings is used. You may v_dsh
1-1o
entermg the feature time for
MICRO COOKi TIME DEFROST
to use a lower power level when cook-
ing foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
0_;EXPRESS COOK_ The power
level may als0 be Changed Rest periods (when die microwave
duringtime C0untd0wnl ener> _cycles off) give time for the
I Press MICRO COOKI food to "equalize" or transfer heat
or Select Time Defrost.
2 Enter Cooking Or defrosting
timel
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
a/select desired __
5 PreSS START:
to tlle inside of tlle food. An example
of this is sh(n.m xdth Power Level 3-
the defrost cycle. If microwave ener-
Drdid not cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the inside
was defl'osted.
Here are some examples of uses %r
various power levels:
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Variable power levels add flexibiliey
to your microwave cooking. The pow-
er levels on your microwave oven can
be compared to tlle 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
energ T a certain percent of din time.
Power Level 7 is microwave energ T
70% of the time. Power Level 3 is
energ T 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) xdll cook faster
but food may need additional atten-
tion such as frequent stirring, rotat-
ing or turning over. Most of your
cooking _,dll be clone on High (Power
Level 10). A lower setting x,dll cook
more evenly and _dth less attention
_ven to stirring or rotating the food.
Power Level Best Uses
HighlO FiShl bac0m
vegetables, b0iling
iiquidsl
lgled,High 7 Gentle cOoking. 0f
meat and poultu;
baking casseroles
and reheating:
Medium 5 Slow" Cooking and
tenderizing such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
tew2or3 Defl'osting withou t
C0oldng; Sirnmerin_';_,
delicate sauces.
Warm l Keeping food Warm
without 0verc0oking;
softening bniteri
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Time Features
Micro Cook / Micro Cook//
COOKI & II COOKI& II
i .,oEio 1o,c.oi
l-v-l[55][SB
Q
1 Press M/CRO COOK
l&ll.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level if
you don't want full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.
Enter a desired power
level I-I0.)
Allows you to microwave for any
time up to 99 rmnutes and 99
seconds.
Power Level 10 (High) is automati-
cally set, but you may change it fl_)r
more flexibility.
You may open the door during
Micro Cook to check the food.
Close the door and press START to
resume cooking.
Lets you change power levels auto-
matically during cooking. Here's
how to do it:
1 Press MICRO COOK I & II.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level if you
don't want fllll power. (Press
PO_R LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1-10.)
4 Press MICRO COOK I & II
again.
5 Enter the second cook time.
6 Change the power level if you
don't want flfll power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1-10.)
7 Press START.
4 Press START
At the end of MICRO COOK I,
MICRO COOK II counts dox,_l.
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Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II
NOTE:UsePowerLevel High(10)unless otherwise noted.
Asparagus
(fi'esh spears)
, frozen spears_
Beans
, fl'esh green 1
(frozen green,
, frozen lima,
Beets
,fresh, whole
Broccoli
fresh cut t
fi'esh spears
frozen, chopped)
frozen spears )
1 lb.
1()-oz. package
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
1 bunch
1 bunch
(1'/_ to 17-,lbs.)
1 bunch
(1'/, to 1½ lbs.)
10-oz. package
1()-oz. package
7 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
18 to 22 rain.
8 to 10 rain.
10 to 13 min.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1½-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In l'/_,-qt, casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of
time. (Turntable should be turned off)
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fi'esh)
Iwedges)
Carrots
,fl'esh, sliced I
,frozenl
Cauliflower
1flowerets
,flesh, whole /
,frozen)
16
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
1 lb.
1()-oz. package
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 rain.
7 to 9 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
10 to 14 rain.
10 to 17 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Corn
,frozen kernel) 5 to 7 rain.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1(}-oz. package
1 to 5 ears
3 to 4 min.
per ear
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off..)
, flozen) 1 ear
2 to 6 ears
Mixed vegetables
,frozenl
Peas
(flesh. shelled)
,frozenl
1()-oz. package
2 lbs. unshelled
1(}-oz. package
Potatoes
(flesh. cubed.
white i,
,flesh, whole.
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
,frozen, chopped
and leafl
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz. package
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 rain.
5 to 7 min.
10 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off..)
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Peel and cut into 1inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole wid_ 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
Pierce wid_ cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Squash
,flesh, summer
and yellow)
twmter, acorn
butternut_
1 lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In 1K,-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
(to_,_1. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
(Turntable should be turned off)
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Time Features
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I Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START
4 Turn food over when the
oven signals TURN.
5 Press START
(AutoDefrost explained in
the section on Convenience
Features.)
Allows you to defrost for the length Defrosting Tips
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 fie-
quent attention than usual. Power
Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time
in about half:, Power Level 10 cuts
the total time to approximately l/3.
* Foods Dozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defi'osted.
Plastic storage containers should
be at least partially uncovered.
* Family-size, prepackaged fi'ozen
dinners can be defi'osted and
microwaved. If the fbod is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
®
Foods that spoil easily, such as
Rotate or stir food frequently.
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultly
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces fbr more
even defrosting. Shield any warm
areas Mth small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defi'osting. This
sound is normal when the oven is
and pork, should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour
after defi'osting. Room tempera-
rare promotes the growth of
harmfifl bacteria.
®
For more even defrosting of
larger ff_ods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Auto Defi'ost.
®
Be sure large meats are
not operating at High power.
completely deDosted befbre
cooking.
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* When deDosted, food should be
cool but softened in all areas. If
still slightly icy, return to the
microwave vei T briefly, or let it
stand a few rmnutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Breads. Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls q1 piece) 1 rain.
Sweet Rolls Iapprox. 12 oz. _ 3 to 5 rain.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen q1 lb.) 7 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb./ 5 to 7 min.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--l m2 3 to 6min.
,10-oz. packaget
Meat
Bacon (1 lb. )
Franks I I lb.t
Ground meat (1 lb.t
Roast: beef. lamb. veal. pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-flyer
cut up (2V2 to 3 lbs. I
Chicken, whole
,2V2 to 3 lbs.I
Cornish hen
Turkey breast 14 to 6 lbs.,
3 to 5 rain.
3 to 5 rain.
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 rain.
per lb.
6 to 8 rain.
per lb.
16 to 20 min.
18 to 22 rain.
8 to 14 min.
per lb.
6 to 10 rain.
per lb.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
half the time.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
after defi'osting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
fl'anks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defi'osting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place um_a'apped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to
complete defi'osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessaiy. Let stand
to finish defl'osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil. Finish defi'osting. If necessa_)_, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place um_'apped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn
over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas
with fbil. Finish defl'osting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refi'igerator to complete defi'osting.
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Time Features
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i ii ii iii ii ii ii iii ii iii ii ii ii
This is a quick way to set cooking
time for 1-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads
(fi'om 1 to 6) fbr 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at Power Level 10. For
example, press the 2 pad for 2
minutes of cooking time.
Youcau uso this foaturo two wags:
* It will add 30 seconds t() the time * It can be used as a quick way t()
counting down each time the pad set 30 seconds of cooking time.
is pressed.
The power level can be changed
as time is counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10.
30SEC
ADD ]
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TEMPCOOK/]
ROAST j
[-_-]_-]rT]
Q
Cable Handle
appearance may vary
Cooking wid_ tt_e probe allows you The Temperature Probe
to heat to a certain internal tem-
perature. This is the best way to
cook many foods.
NOTE:The turntable will not ulrn
when the probe is in use.
The temperaulre probe is a food
Throe Wags to Use the romp
Cook/Roast Feature
I You set the temperature you want.
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
once. This is good fbr fbods such
as soups, casseroles, sandwiches
and beverages.
2 Temperature is automatically
selected for cooking roasts
medium or well.
Roast Medium-Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST lwice.
Roast Well-Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST tl_ree times.
See the Roasung Guide %r
suggestions.
3
Temperature is automatically
selected for slow cooking of
foods (simmer).
Simmer-Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST 4 times. See
thermometer that gauges the inter-
hal temperature of food. The
probe must be used when using
Temp Cook or Roast.
The probe is not recommended %r
batters, doughs, fl'ozen foods and
foods which are difficult to cook
precisely by temperature. Use the
Micro Cook setting for these fbods.
* Make sure the cable end is insert-
ed all the wW into the oven wall
outlet.
* Insert the probe into the center
of tt_e if)o(1. Make sure tt_e ban-
dle 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.
tt_e Simmer Guide ff)r specific
directions.
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Temperature Features
I TEMPCOOK/1
I "oAsTI
@
appearance may vary
NOTE: The turntable will
not turn when the probe
is in use.
How to Use the Probe and Set the
Temperature Yourself
1 Insert the temperature probe in
the center of a casserole and
attad_ it securely into the oven
wall outlet.
2 Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
once.
3 Enter the desired food
temperature.
4
Change power level if you don't
want fllll power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power level
1-1o.)
5
Press START.
6
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 fl'ozen food has been
completely defl'osted before
inserting the probe. The probe
may break offif used in fi'ozen
foods.
* Cover %ods loosely %r 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 ume.
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Out!et
I Insert the probe in the
roast and attach it
securely into the oven waft
outlet.
2 Formedium aloneness,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
twice.
For a well-done roast,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
throe times.
How to Use the Probe with the Roast
Settings
For the two Roast settings, the probe
temperauu'e is preprogrammed.
The microwave signals when tt_e
temperauu'e is reached.
Food _dll be held at this temperaulre
for 60 minutes. The oven beeps
when hold time is complete.
Preparing Meats for Roasting
* Place a tender beefroast in a
cooking bag on a trivet in a
microwave-safe dish. (Refer to
package instructions for proper
use of tt_e cooking bag.)
* Insert the probe through the
cooking bag horizontally into the
center meab7 area not touching
bone or fat. Make sure the
handle does not touch the food
or top or sides of the oven.
* When using tt_e probe in chicken,
turkey or odmr poultD_, insert tt_e
probe horizontally into tt_e
meadest area.
3 Press START.
Roasting Guide
4 The microwave signals
when it's time to turn the
roast over. After you turn Food Type
the roast, close the door
and press START.
NOTE: The oven continues
to cook after the signal
whether or not roast is
turned over.
Beef (5 lb. max. )
Tender Roast Medimn
Pork (5 lb. max. )
Loin Roast Well 23-30
Poultry (6 lb. max. )
Turkey Breast Well 16-19
Oonefles$
Selection
Well
Approx.Time
(minutesperpound)
15-23
23-30
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Temperature Features
How to Use the Probe to Simmer
The Simmer feature heats food to
IS0°F. and holds it at that
temperature up to 12 hours or
until you remove it and press
CLEAR/OFF.
I Insert tt_e temperature probe
into the fl)od, resting it on the
side of the dish. Attach it
securely into the oven wall outlet.
Simmer Guide
g
FoodType
Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
ours Comments
5-7
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If
adding vegetables, make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
2 Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
4 times to select Simmer.
3 Press START. If you need to stir
tt_e fbod, restart the oven by
pressing START again.
When the simmer temperature is
reached, tt_e oven holds tt_e food
at that temperature until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed.
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Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/F_yer
Ham/Pork
Roast
Soup
' 1
Stock/Vegetab e
Split Pea
Totaltime includes time tobring foodto 180 F.and holdat that temperatureuntil done.
3-4
4-6 Add 4 cups liquid.
7-10
5-7
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.
Same as above.
Make sure t|_at vegetables and meat are
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least
2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
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Convenience Features
NOTE:OoNOT use the metal sheff
with the Popcom program ,
POPCORN I
I , I
(less time) (cnore 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
Use only wid_ prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Follow package instructions.
How to Adjust the PopcornProgram to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that tt_e 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 tt_e oven
starts fbr an extra 20 seconds.
Press _ again to add anodmr
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press
immediately after tt_e oven
starts for 20 seconds less cooking
time.
Press _ again to reduce
cooking time anodmr 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds less time).
bag size you are cooking.
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Convenience Features
r = _"== The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 3 Press _ or _ to reheat
sm_ings of many previously cooked 2 or 3 sm_,ings.
fbods. 4 Press START.
EXPR C00KIIEXPR G00KI¸
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1 Press REHEAT.
2 Select ff)od type 1-6 ff)r one serv-
ing (see Reheat Guide below).
Reheat Guide (1 serving)
Food Type Comments
I Pasta Cover with lid or plastic _._'ap.
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or plastic x_'ap.
NOTE:Theserving sizemaybe
changedoraddedafterpressing
STARTPressnumberpad
Or _.
3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
4 Beverages, 8--10 oz. Use wide mouth mug.
5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or plastic _map.
Plate Of leftovers Cover with plastic wrap.
(2 to 3 foods; 4 oz: each)
" i_,,,=,The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 Beverages heated with the Beverage
seedlings of any beverage, feature may be very hot Remove the
Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts
immediately.
The sm_ing size is automaucally
set at 1, but can be changed by
pressing _ or _ right after
pressing BEVERAGE.
container with care.
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The Snacks feature automatically 3 Enter the nmnber of items or the
sets the microwaving times and
power levels to warm a variety of
snack foods.
1 Press SNACKS.
2 Select snack Vpe 1-6 (see tt_e
Snacks Guide below).
food weight in ounces.
4 Press START.
Hint:You can press and hold the
SNACKS pad during cooking to
display tt_e snack Vpe and remain-
ing microwaving time.
Snacks Guide
Food Type Quantity or
1 Bread, rolls; mUffins 1 to 4
Sandwiches 1 to 2
3 Pizza (leftover Slices) 1 to 4
4 Dessert Toppings 1 to 4
5 Soup 8 to 40 oz.
6 Cheese Dip 4 to 16 oz.
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Convenience Features
,ii ]l_i.... • •
...... The Cook feature automatically Hint: Press and hokt the COOK pad
COOK
sets the cooking times and power
levels for a variety of ff)ods.
1 Press COOK.
2 Select ff)od type 1-9 (see the
Cook Guide below).
3 Enter weight in ounces.
4 Press START.
CookGuide
during cooking to display the food
type and remaining cook time.
FoodType
1 Canned
Vegetables
2 Frozen
Vegetables
3 Fresh
Weight Comments
4 to 20 oz,
4 to 20 oz,
4 to 16 oz,
Vegetables
4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz,
5 Fish 4 to 16 oz,
6 Chicken
Pieces
7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz.
(BeeL pork.
turkey)
4 to 4{} oz,
Use microwave-safe casserole or
bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions ff)r adding
water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each
smMng. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fbrk. Arrange in
star pattern on oven floor or turntable.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
(;over with plastic wrap.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble
meat into dish. Do not cover dish.
Drain and stir at signal.
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g Bacon 2 to 10 oz,
9 Pizza (frozen 4 to 16 oz.
microwaveable)
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Follow package instructions to
prepare pizza ff)r microwaving.
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I DEFROST]
[AUTO/T MEJ
The Defi'ost Auto/Tinge feaulre
• , - 7 7 • • _ • Ifthe weight offood is stated in
g'l_ es VOU [_ o _,_ays to (lerrost
fi'ozen foods. Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once fbr Auto
Defrost or twice fur Time Deft'est.
Use Auto Defrost fur meat, poulu T
and fish. Use Time DeDost fbr
most other frozen fbods.
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (1)
ofa p0un&
We_ghtof Food EnterFood
in Ounces Weight (tenths
of a pound)
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/T/ME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press numberpads I and
2 for weight of 1.2pounds
(1pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost explained in
the TimeFeatures section.)
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels
to give even defi'osdng results for
meats, pouluy and fish weighing
up to six pounds.
There is a handy guide located on
the inside fl'ont of the oven.
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Guide
You will need to know the food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
1=2 - :]
J
627- 4
9=10
. .7
12-13 _8
, 9
* Remove meat fi'om package and
place on microwave-safe dish.
* Twice during defi'ost, the oven
signals TURN. At each TURN
signal, turn food over. Remove
defi'osted meat or shiekt warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
* After defi'osting, most meats
need to stand 5 minutes to
complete defi'osting. Large roasts
should stand ff_r about 30
minutes.
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OtherFeatures Your Model May Have
I[[ ' " ii=, -
....... The HELP pad &splays feature
information and helpfl.fl hints.
Press HELP, then select a feature
in the oxen, the oxen will display
"FOOD IS READY" and beep once
a minute until you either open the
oven door or press CLEAR/OFF,
il _ _ i__ ii iiii i_
i_il_ iii __i_i _ _i
SCROLL SPEED
[ AM/PM
SCROLL SPEED
Press to enter the time of day or to
check the time of day while
microwaving.
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 f_lst scroll speed.
I Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM/PM.
4 Press START or CLOCK.
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D!SPLAyON/OFF
To turn tile clock display off,
and hold [-_ ff_r about 3
press
seconds.
To redisplay clock, repeat the
above.
Delay Start allows you to set the 3 Select DeKost Auto/Time, Micro
microwave to delay cooking up to
24 hours.
I Press DELAY START.
2 Enter the dine you want the oven
to start. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows tile correct time of
Cook I & II or Temp Cook.
4 Press START.
The Delay Start time will be dis-
played plus "DS." The oven _11
automatically start at the delayed
time.
!:[ A.,..1:([[:
I The Timer On/Off operates as a When time is up, the oven will sig-
)7¿ I I IIII
14[RE.,.0ERI i
ON/OFF
Z
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day.)
minute umer and can be used at
any dine, even when the oven is
operaung.
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2 Enter time you want to count
down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
The Reminder feature can be used 3 SelectAM or PM.
like an alarm clock and can be
used at any ume, even when the
oven is operating. The reminder
ume can be set up to 24 hours later.
1 Press REMINDER.
2 Enter the time you want the oven
to remind you. (Be sure tt_e
microwave clock shows tt_e cor-
rect time of day.)
The ume of day m W be displwed
by pressing CLOCK.
hal. To turn off die Timer signal,
press TIMER ON/OFF.
/VOTE'.The TIMER indicator will
be lit while TIMER ON/OFF is
operating.
4 Press REMINDER. To turn off the
reminder signal, press REMINDER
again. The Reminder time may be
displayed by pressing REMINDER.
/VOTE: The REM indicator will
remain lit to show that the
REMINDER is set.
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OtherFeatures Your Model May Have
In addition to starting many flmc-
tions, START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without opening
the door or clearing the display.
PAUSE
You may lock the control panel to To lock or unlock the controls,
prevent the microwave from being press and hold CLEAR/OFF f_w
accidentally started or used by about three seconds. When the
children, control panel is locked, an "L" will
be displayed to the extreme right.
i_...... For best cooking results, lem_e the Sometimes the turntable can
turntable on. It can be turned off ff)r become too hot to touch. Be care-
large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to fill touching the turntable during
I TURNTABLE I
ON - OFF
turn the turntable on or offl and after cooking.
t_' 'I The Vent Fan removes steam and Press VENT FAN once [_w High
other vapors fi'om surf:ace cooking, fan speed, twice fbr Low tim speed
[ VENTFAN ] orathirdtimetomrnthefimoff.
HI-LO-OFF
An automatic tim feature protects If you have turned the [hn on you
the microwm_e from too much heat may find that you cannot turn it
rising from the c()oktop below it. It
automatically turns on at low speed
if it senses too much heat.
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off.. The tim will automatically turn
offwhen 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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Pressto turn the surfacelight on or On somemodels, there is anight
off.
light option.
Press SURFACE LIGHT once fbr
i I SURFACE I i!i i
LIGHT
BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF
I SU F CE ,0H,I
ON.OFF
The beeper sound level can be
adjusted up, down or off. Press
SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0-3 fbr
I SOUNDLEvEL] mutetoloud.
0-1-2-3
Models without a turntable have a
glass cooking tray.
_ i_ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i
bright light, twice fbr the night
light or three times to turn the
light off
Sometimes the tray can become
too hot to touch. Be careflfl touch-
ing it during and after cooking.
J ¸¸¸¸¸1A./P.]
You can set the night light to turn 4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
on and off automatically at any NITE will stay lit to remind you
time you want.
I Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
2 Enter the time you want the light
to turn on. Select AM or PM.
3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again
and enter the time you want the
light to turn off. SelectAM or
PM.
that the feature is set. You can
review the auto nite light setungs
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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OtherFeatures Your Model May Have
Food microwaves best when placed For best cooking results, remove
on the turntable or on the shelf in the shelf unless you are cooking on
the lower position, two levels.
2-LEVELCOOKING
EORBESTRESULTS
UNEVENRESULTS
ii
* Make sure the shelf is positioned * Do not cookwith the shelf on the
woperly inside the nficrowave to microwave floor. This could dam-
prevent damage to the oven age the microwave.
from arcing. • Use pot holders when handling
- Do not use a microwave brown- the shelf--it may be hot.
ing dish on the shelf. The shelf * Do not use the shelf when cook-
could overheat, ing popcorn.
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tilt if placed on the turntable, one dish of food at fl_e same time.
The lower position also allows you
to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This
is helpfifl for casseroles or other
cookware that may be too tall to
cook on 2 levels.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
i!!i i!I _i_ _
Switch places after "1/2time.
* To cook 2 dishes on the lower
level:
I Double the cooking ume.
2 Switch places after 1/2 the
time and give dishes 1/2 turn.
(Place (lense foods, or those that
require a longer cook time, on
the shelf first.)
* To reheat 2 dishes on the lower
level:
I Multiply reheat time 1))71'/2.
2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.
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Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms
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, poulti)7 pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
* recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Standing Time
Venting After covering a dish Mfl_ plastic _,_Tap,you vent the plastic _,_Tapby turning
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.
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 poultiy, which would cook before larger
parts.
When you cook _._th 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.
back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
Opening fl_e ox,en door a few min- BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE
utes after cooking helps air out the CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
inside. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking
soda and water keeps the inside
flesh.
spatters can be removed with a
paper towel, others may require a
damp cloth. Remove greasy spat-
ters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
Mth a damp cloth. Do not use abra-
sive 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). To pre-
vent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cool<_-
ing. Wash it caretiflly 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.
clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then
rub lightly with plastic scouring ball
ifnecessm T. Rinse and (by. The
probe can also be washed in the
dishwasher.
Shell (on some models). Clean Mth
mild soap and water or in the dish-
washer. Do not clean in a self-clean-
ing oven.
Glass Cookino Tray (onsome models).
Wash carefiflly 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.
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Care and Cleaning
microwax e with a sudsy clod_. Rinse dust on the bottom often. Use a
Do not use cleaners contain- and then d_y. Wipe the window solution of warm water and deter-
ing ammonia or alcohol on
the microwave oven.
Ammonia or alcohol can
damage the appearance
of the microwave.
clean with a damp cloth, gent.
Control Panel and Boor. Wipe witt_ a
dmnp cloth. D_y d_oroughly. Do
not use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water, abra-
sives or sharp objects on the panel-
they can dmnage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch tl_e control
panel.
Boor Surface. It's important to keep
the area clean where t|_e door seals
[l J
against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents
applied Mth a clean sponge or soft
clod_. Rinse well.
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nect the power at the main filse or Order g_B36X936 fi'om your GE
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the screw at the front of
the light cover and lower the cover.
supplier. Tubular 40-watt bulbs
(40Tff/:/2), available in supermar-
kets and hardware stores, may also
be used fk_r replacements.
Replace the screw. Connect electri-
cal power to the oven.
[l
REMOVE SCREWS
Be sure the bulb (s) to be replaced
are cool be%re removing. After
breaking the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
To replace the oven light, first dis- Next, remove the two screws locat,
connect the power at the main filse
or circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by taking out
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
ed above the door near the center
of the oven that secure the light
housing.
Replace the burned<nit bulb
with a 30-watt incandescent bulb
(_%02X4235), m_ailable from your
GE supplier.
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The Exhaust Feature
The vent tim has 2 metal reusable
CHARCOAL FILTER grease filters.
_onsome models Models that recirculate air back
into the room also use a charcoal
filter.
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
_onall models_
i I ii
They also prevent flames from hood is used. The grease filters
ff)ods on the cooktop fl'om damag- should be cleaned once a month,
ing the inside of the microwmTe, or as needed.
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__ and then swish it around in hot replacing.
water and detergent. Don't use
ammonia or ammonia products
because fl_eywill darken tt_e metal.
To replace, slide the filter in the
fl'ame slot on the back of the
opening.
Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Pull up and to tt_e fi'ont to lock into
place.
outside, the air Mll be recirculated replaced when it is nouceably dirty
Charcoal filters cannot be
cleaned. They must be
replaced.
through a disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke and
odors.
or discolored (usually after 6 to
12 months, depending on hood
usage).
Order Part No. _B02X9883 fi'om
your GE supplier.
Remove 2 grille screws
to remove the grille.
"_ connect power at the main fllse or the 2 screws that hold it in place.
circuit breaker panel or pull the Slide the filter towards the fi'ont of
plug. the oven and remove it.
tic and other outer x_'apping Kern ing of the ox,en as shown. It will rest
the new filter, 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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B@re You Call for Service
Problem Possible Causes What to Be
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
* Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge. , Unplug the microwave oven, then ping
it back in.
Plug not 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.
* Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is
fully inserted into wall outlet.
* This is normal.
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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
REMINDER without a valid
time of day.
You have tried to start the * Start over and enter a valid time of day.
AUTO NITE LIGHT without
a valid time of day entered for
the on-time and off-time.
You have tried to turn the * The turntable will not operate when the
turntable on when the probe probe is in use.
is in use.
You have tried to change the * Many of the oven's features are preset and
power level when it is not allowed, cannot be changed.
(When the control panel is 3 seconds to unlock the control.
locked, an "L" will be displayed.)
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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Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE
800.626.2000 GE major appliance, GE Answer • ®
Center ® in%rmadon setMce is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
available to help. Your call-and
your quesuon-will be answered
prompdy and courteously.
AGE consumer sei_ice professional Our factoD_-trained technicians
_00-_E-_A_E_ will provide expert repair sel_4ce,
(800-432-2737) scheduled at a time dmt's conve-
nient for you. Many GE Consumer
Sm_,ice company-operated loca-
uons offer you setwice today or
tomorrow, or at your convenience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Answer Center setMce is open
know your appliance inside and
out-so most repairs can be han-
dled in just one visit.
800.626.2000
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GE appliances, and a brochure
to assist in planning a barrier-fl'ee
kitchen for persons with limited
mobilipy. To obtain tt_ese items,
flee of charge, call 800.626.2000.
TDD or a conventional teletype-
writer may call 800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322) to request informa-
tion or setMce.
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espafiol, llame a GE Answer
• ®
800.626.2000 Center , sex_dcio de informacidn
para el consumidor, teld%no
800.626.2000.
You can have the secure feeling Purchase a GE contract while your
800-626-2224 that GE Consumer Sei_ice will still warranty is still in effect and you'll
be there after your warranty expires, receive a substantial discount. With
a nmltiple-year contract, you're
assured of fumre sel_,ice at today's
prices.
Individuals qualified to se_ice Care and cleaning instructions con-
800-626-2002
their o_ 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 fidly warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
tained in this manual cover proce-
dures to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be
referred to qualified service person-
nel. Caution must be exercised,
since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
We're proud of our sel_ice and Next, if you are still not pleased,
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy wkh tt_e
sela'ice you receive, here are d_ree
steps to follow for fllrtt_er help.
First, contact the people who ser-
viced your appliance. Explain why
you are not pleased. In most cases,
write all tt_e details-including
your phone number-to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Finally, if your problem is still
not resolved, _,_Tite:
this will solve the problem.
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Action Program
20 Nortl_ Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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St@Zesaless@oreanceZ edcheckhe,-e.P,oofqo, ¢inaO .ch se
date is needed to obtain sewice under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year flom date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, Dee of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace a'nypart of the microwave
ove)_that fhils because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For tile second through the tenth year
fionl the date of original purchase, we
will provide, flee of charge, a replace-
inent mag'netror_ tubeif tile magnetron
tube fails because of a inanufacturing
defect. You pay fi)r the service trip to
your home and seivice labor charges.
This warranty isextended 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 selwice shop or for the se_wice tech-
nician's travel costs to your home.
All warranty sets'ice will be provided by
our Factory Sets'ice Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care ®se_wicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need se_ice,
during warranty period or beyond, (:all
800-(;E-CARES (800-432-2737).
how to use the product, contact your dealer or installer. You are
, _. , .... . . responsi'ble for providing adequate elec-
_eaa your uwner s Manual H VO/ltIlen . ; , . . '. .
, . , ' : , trl(al, exnaustlng an(1 ()tiler connecting
nave any questions about operating tile ....
product, please contact your dealer or our
' ia( llltles.
Customer Relations oftice at the address * Replacement of house fl, ses or resetting
below, or ('.all, toll flee: of circuit breakers.
(,E Answe_ Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
* hnproper installation.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTLM_ DAMAGES.
, Failure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
, Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation 0fincidental or consequential damages, Sothe above limitation
or exclusion may not apply tOyou. This warranty gives you speci!ic legal rights, and you may a!so have ot!_el_rights
which vaty from state to statel To know what your legal rights are in your state consuh yore local or state consumer
affhirs 0ffice 0r your State!s Attorney General
Warrantor: GeneralElectri c Company If further help is needed concemlng this warranty, _ite:
_ger-Cust0mer Relatiomi GE Appli_ces, L0u!swille, _ 40225
Part No. 164D3370P090
Pub. No. 49-40092
3-99 CG
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