GE JVM150H User Manual

Contents
Spacemaker@Mic~we
Oven
Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration Auto Cook
Auto Defrost Precautions Auto Roast
Auto Simmer Care and Cleaning
Control Panel 6,7 Temperature Cook Conversion Guide 26
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Time Cook Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan Extension Cords
Features Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips
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28,29
11
6,27 Warranty
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Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers
Oven Shelf Power Levels
Problem Solver 32, Repair Service
Safety Instructions 3,4
Temperature
Time Defrost
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Help us help you...
Before using your oven, read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville,
KY40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a the oven on the upper left side.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
label
inside
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.
Write to: GE Appliances
Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,
KY40225
If you received a damaged oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the microwave oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on pages 32 and 33. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Microwaving
Make sure all cookware used in
~ps
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
gl~e
with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving:’
If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave
1-1Y2
minutes at High. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.
Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check your cookbook.
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
It is important that we know the location of your oven should a need occur for adjustments.
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.
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Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
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PRECA~IONS
WO~~T
S~~
mSTRUCTIONS
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO
EXCESSIVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt
this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
0)
DO Not Place
between the oven front face and the
door
or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c)
Do
Not
Operate
if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2)
hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven
adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
Optioml kcessory
available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
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Charcoal filter
non-vented installation.
This microwave oven is
,.-.
specificMy
cook food, for laboratory or
designed to heat or
and
to operate
to
microwave
any object
the oven
Shoutd
Not be
Kit
is not intended
industrid
for
use.
Read dl
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WAWING–TO
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire,
injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
Use this appliance intended use as described in this manual.
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.
This Connect outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS”
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
Keep power cord away from
heated
Do not let power cord hangover
edge of table or counter.
Do
not operate this has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 28.
This appliance should be
serviced
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
~ with any
imtructiom
reduce
ordy
~
AVOID
apphcemustbe
ody to
properly grounded
surtices.
otiy
by qualified service
appliance,
grounded.
on page 29.
apptiance
before
for its
~
if it
clOse
usi~ t~ apptiance.
the oven cavity: –Do
attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to Cooking
–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
–Rper
-
products can contain which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do
microwave oven
microwave popcorn accessory or
udess
use in microwave ovens.
–Do
empty
oven and the danger
by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at times-it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing –If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
.
eggs and sealed
example, closed glass jars—may explode and in this oven.
. Avoid heating
glass
supervision is necessary when used by children.
To
~duce the risk
not overcook N.
of
fi~ in
Carefu~y
ticdita~
m
towels, napkins and
paper.
Recycled paper
rneti
flecks
shotid
be
not pop popcorn in
dess
your
in
a special
you use popcorn labeled for
not operate the oven
while
to avoid damage to the
of fire. If
afl
damage
to your oven.
%me
products such as whole
containers-for
shodd
not be heated
baby food
jars,
even without their lids;
in
3
~PORTANT SMETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Don’t defrost
beverages
botties
in narrow necked
(especially carbonated beverages). is opened, pressure This can burst,
re~@ting
*
Use
meti ordy as
cookbook.
frozen
Even
if the container
can
buildup.
cause the
container
in injury.
directed in
TV dinners maybe
to
microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top
foil
cover
and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep
metal (other
than
metal shel~ at least 1 inch
away from
Cooking utensils
hot
from the heated may be needed to
sides of oven.
may become
because of heat transferred
food, Pot
holders
hande the
utensil.
Sometimes, become too
care~l
touching the floor during
the oven
hot
to touch.
floor
Be
can
and after cooking.
Foods cooked
as
pasta)
may tend to
mom rapidy than fti less
moisture.
refer
to page 28
how to
*
Thermometer-Do not
clean the
in
Equids
bofi
(such
over
containing
Shotid
this occur,
fir
instructions on
inside of
the oven.
use
a thermometer in food you are microwaving
udess
the
thermometer is designed or
recommended
use in
the
for
microwave oven. .
Remove
from the
to cook with.
the temperature
oven
when
not
using it
If you leave the
P~w
probe inside the oven without
it
inserting
in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage
@ Mastic
utem&Plastic designed for microwave
are
very useful, but should be
used
carefu~y.
may
plastic
not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as w
or
ceramic materials and may
sofien
or
char
if subjected to short
oven wtis.
utenstis
cooking
Even microwave
#ass
periods exposures to overcooking, the and utensils could ignite. For
of
overcooking. In
longer
fbod
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the
these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics compliance with
manuticturer’s
2) Do not subject empty microwaving.
chfldren
ofly
and use them in strict
the
utensil
recommendations.
utensfis
to
3)
Do not permit
to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision.
*
When cooking pork,
fo~ow
our directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least
170°F.
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
–Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage
may
–Use pot holders to handle shelf
and utensils, They —Do not use microwave browning
dish on shelf; the shelf could overheat.
Automatic Cooking feature. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the
Mled
and meat
@ Boiting eggs
recommended
meat,
it will be
wtil
be safe to
is
not
in a microwave
eat,
oven. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury,
*
Foods
“skin”
with
unbroken outer
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
“Botiable”
and tightly closed
cooking pouches
piastic
bags
should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containem shodd
be at least part~y uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers
tightiy
covered with plastic wrap, remove covering away from hands and
SWn~nWus
carefi~y
and
directs-
~ce.
boiling—Under
certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shotiy
after removal from the
microwave
oven,
To prevent burns
THE EXHAUST HOOD
grounded by a See the special initiation
packed with the microwave oven.
~
certain conditions (see Automatic
Wn
fan
required to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fan is in use. For this reason:
–Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Bodovercausessmoking sp~overs
if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized utensils and use high heat
—In the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. –Never flame foods under
the
operating
the flames,
–Keep hood
dean,
pages 27 and 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.
from splashing liquid, stir the
SAVE
4
~STRUCTIONS
micromve
Use
of the shelf accessory.
oven.
result,
may
be hot.
Do
not use shelf with
Have it installed and properly
qtified
instier.
bootiet
The exhaust fan in your oven
operate
automatidy
under
Feature, page 6). While the
is operating, caution is
fwes
while the exhaust
and greasy
that may ignite and spread
otiy
when necessary.
oven with the
uhaust
fan
because it may spread
and
grease filters
according to instructions on
TH~E
Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles) To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
1.
Door Handle.
door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door
3. Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Oven Vent.
6. Mode Stirrer Cover.
the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove the cover. You will damage the oven.
btches.
Pull to open
Protects
7. MicroThermometer Temperature Probe.
Temp
Cook/Hold and Auto Roast
functions only.
8. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
9. Two Position Metal Shelf.
Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items. (For complete use of shelf, see pages 30 and 31. )
10. Oven Floor.
C.F.M.
at 0.10 230 237 Her.
Probe must be securely
SONES
5.5
WG
Vert.
Vert.
6.7 Her.
TM
Use with
U. Automatic Cooking Guide. U.
Grease Filters.
U.
Cooktop
14. Oven Light.
when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.
15. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.
16. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
Light.
Light comes on
5
Your Touch Control
Rnel
The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER, and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the CLOCK, and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching CLEAR/OFF.
“Error”
When using Temp Cook/Hold, you have entered a
temperature less than
When using Auto Defrost, the food weight you entered
did not correspond with the code number entered.
Door is opened during
Close door and touch START.
Appeam
on Display:
90°F.
or more than
“AU~”
cycle of Auto Cook.
199°F.
“Probe” Appears on Display:
Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold are being used.
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1.
Display Panel.
temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2.
Time Cook I and Time Cook II.
preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 8.)
3.
Auto Stirt.
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 8.)
4.
Clock.
time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first
touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is and
directing you to touch START, thus setting the clock.
If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
5.
Number Pads.
food temperature, power level, Auto Cook codes, Auto Roast codes or Auto Defrost code numbers and food weight.
Touch this pad to enter time of day or check
“1:30”
will appear on display. “START” will flash,
Displays time of day, time or
Microwave for a
Allows you to program your oven to
1:30,
touch number pads 1, 3, and O
Touch these pads to enter cook time,
6.
Clear/Off.
erases all settings except time of day.
7.
Auto Cook.
for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off. (See pages 12 and 13.)
&
Exhaust Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF for fan speed.
9. Time Defrost. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 9.)
10. Temp Cook/Hold. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal
food temperature reaches temperature until preset temperature is reached and holds temperature for up to one hour. (Seepage 10.)
U.
Min/Sec Timer. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking. (See page 11. )
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Program Review. Touch this pad to display your
cooking program.
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Power
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or
power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
14.
S@rt.
H.
Auto Roast.
desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 24 and 25.)
16.
Auto Defrost.
and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 26.)
17. Light. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or
to turn on night light.
AU~MATIC
Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
6
When touched, it stops the oven and
Touch this pad and then number pad
90°F., oven shows
Uvel.
Touch this pad before entering
Touch this pad to begin any function.
Insert probe, touch this pad, and
Touch this pad, then code number
FAN
FEATUW
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Cooking by
~me
The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
I
Step 1:
add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has
no metal decoration and is
microwave safe (see Microwaving Tips on page 2). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2:
Display shows “:
10~’
flashes.
Step
1,2 and O for a minute and 20
seconds. Display shows
“POWER
flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)
IIII II
Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,
Touch TIME COOK I.
“ENTER COOK TIME 1“
3: Select your time. Touch
10~’
“COOK TIME 1“
I
O“ and “POWER
“1:20”
and
Step
4: Touch START. “COOK TIME 1;’ “ counting down show on display.
Step
signals and flashes
light and fan shut off.
Step
Using the
POWER
5: When time is up, the oven
6: Open the
~me
10~7
“End?’
door.
Cook II
Feature
I
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal when you want to change power
levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step
Display shows “:
10:’
flashes.
Step
example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two
minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows “COOK TIME 1“ flashes.
Step
Step
Step Step
and Cook Time 1 is shown counting down.
Step
the second power and Cook Time 2 is shown counting down.
Step
signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10:
Place food in oven in
2: Touch TIME COOK I pad.
O“ and “POWER
“ENTER COOK TIME 1“
3: Select your cooking time. For
“2:15”
and “POWER
4: Touch TIME COOK II pad. 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change %wer
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
6: Touch START.
7: “POWER 10” is displayed
8: At the end of Cook Time 1,
level
is displayed
9: When time is up, the oven
“End?’
Open the door.
8
and time
Oven,
10~’
hvel
The
How to Use Auto Start
Auto Start allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a hour delay.
To Use Auto Start Step 1:
program.
Step
(instead of START pad).
Step
the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. )
Step
oven will automatically start at the desired time.
Questions and
Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I or II pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads or else your oven will
not begin cooking. Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do I
need to do? A. To change the power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
Enter your desired cooking
2: Touch AUTO START pad
3: Enter the time you want
4: Touch START pad. The
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Defrosting by
~me
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.
Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See your cookbook for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with Time Defrost, defrost a 1O-OZ.
package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 4:
shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.
Step 5:
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6:
flashes package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting
. Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Touch START. “DEF TIME”
Turn package over, close
When oven signals and
“End~’
open door, remove
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Questiom and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull
thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.
Step
2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows “:
3?’
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
How to Change
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for new power level.
O“ and “POWER
Wwer bvel
For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
Family-size pre-packaged
frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.
. Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips.
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Q. Should
completely thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is
still
Q. Can I open the door during
Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes.
any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
all
foods be
slightly frozen.
You may open the door at
Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to
Hold
setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
The Temperature Probe
Handle
Cip
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To utilize your probe properly, follow directions for use and insertion in this book in the Automatic Roasting section.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1:
and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD. The display panel shows “F” and “POWER
TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
“TEMP COOK” flashes.
and “POWER 10” show on display.
Step 4:
pad, “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.
“TEMP
“POWER 5“ show on display.
Step 5:
temperature of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show “COOL” or
if temperature is 90°F. or above, display shows temperature counting
Step 6: When the oven will sound and display
“HOLD”. The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8:
from the oven.
Insert temperature probe
10~’
“ENTER
125°F.
“125F”
Touch POWER LEVEL
COOK:’ “125F7’
Touch START. If internal
up.
125°F.
7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
Remove probe and food
and
is reached,
Cooking Tips
Use a lower power level; it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time.
. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.
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Use the
place while heating.
Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
clip
to keep the probe in
Questions and Answers
Q. After I followed the steps and touched the START pad,
“ERROR” flashed in the display and a signal sounded. What’s wrong?
A. “ERROR” flashes if you set
the temperature either below 90°F. or above between the flashing of “ERROR,” what incorrect entry was made. To
re-enter,
and begin again. Q.
Temp Cook? A. Yes.
cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to time cook these foods.
Q. Why did “PROBE” flash on
tbe display after I touched the
START pad? A. “PROBE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
Q.
oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No,
you may damage the oven. Q.
portions of food at different temperatures?
A. Yes.
gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.
199°F.
The oven
touch CLEAR/OFF pad
Are there any foods I can’t
Delicate butter icings, ice
Can I leave my probe in the
if it touches the oven
Can I Temp Cook different
The temperature probe
tells
you,
wall,
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How to Use the Minute/Second
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:
. It operates as a minute timer.
s
It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
Step 1:
and place in oven.
Take casserole from freezer
~mer
Step
7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for
twenty-five minutes of cooting time.
“COOK TIME 1“ flashes and
“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear
on display.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows
3.
Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,” and display shows
time of day.
“3:00”
and “TIME.”
Programming a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time may be requested in some of your own recipes or cookbook.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I or TEMP COOK/HOLD and enter cook time or temp. Touch MIN/SEC
T~ER
to delay cooking. Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. When delaying temperature cooking, be sure that probe is in food before pressing START.
and enter number of minutes
How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step
2:
Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
TIME” flashes.
Step
15 minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the power level pad and the desired power level.)
Step
time by touching The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step
for ten minutes.
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
TIME 1“ flashes.
3;’
“ENTER DEF
3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for
“15:00”
4: Set holding or standing
M~/SEC
5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
“10:00”
6: Touch TIME COOK I pad.
10;’
“ENTER COOK
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TIMER.
appears on
Step
8: Touch START. “DEF TIME”
and
“H:OO”
display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.
Step
signals and flashes
counting down show on
9: When time is up, the oven
“End~’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A.
The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.
want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program a holding time (example in steps 4 and 5 at left). Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the
oven would Defrost for 6 minutes
and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.
Sometimes you may only
Automatic Cooking
The AUTO COOK feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time.
By actually sensing the steam
that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts
the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Because most cooking containers must be covered during automatic cooking, this feature is best with
foods that you want to steam or
retain moisture. See page 15 for containers and covers recommended for automatic cooking.
I
I
e
fisy
to Use
Foods Recommended
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles, and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked.
Foods Not Recommended
vege~bles,
leftovers
Simply touch three control AUTO COOK, desired CODE, and
START. The word “AUTO” appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.
pads—
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO” is steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, the word “ERROR” appears. Close the door and touch START immediately.
displayed—
Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking, and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Temp
12
Automatic
Automatic Cooking Codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.
CODE 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.
When CODES 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is
needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK, signals, and the word
“AUTO” on the display is replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.
A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended
in the recipes and cooking guide on pages 16 through 23.
CooHng
frequendy prepard
Codes
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO COOK pad. “AUTO COOK” appears on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
Touch number pad for desired code. “COOK” and “CODE 2“ shows and “START” flashes. Touch START.
HowtoAdjustA~ CWK
Codes To Suit Your Taste
By simply adding a 1 after any
AU~
COOK code number from 2 through 9, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.
For example, if CODE 4 cooks your seafood more done than you like it, set CODE 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time.
If you want a longer cooking time
than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.
For the seafood in the example above, CODE 49 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular CODE 4 would provide.
Example:
Word
“AU~”
indicating steam sensor is activated. DO
N~
DOOR MAY PERFORMANCE.
Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “AUTO” is replaced by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps and stops, and displays “End”.
shows on display,
OPEN DOOR. OPENING
AFFE~
13
COOKING
Touch AUTO COOK pad. “AUTO COOK” is displayed and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. “COOK” and “CODE 4“ are displayed and “START”
flashes.
Touch START.
and “CODE 2“ show on display. DO NOT OPEN DOOR until first
oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish cooking.
“AU~
COOK”
Questions and Answers
Q. Whydoesmyovenautomatidy cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control Code 1 when it does not for other settings?
A. When using Code 1, there is no
second phase of minutes counting
down. All the cooking is completed
in the first phase or Auto.
Q. If my food is not completely cooked after using the suggested Auto Cook Control Code, what should I do?
A. Thick, starchy or dense foods
may require some additional time cooking. Use Time Cook I and Power Level 10 for a few minutes until completion.
Q. Do d fresh or frozen vegetables require a standing period after
cooking with Auto Cook? A.
Most vegetables are cooked to
a crisp state during Auto Cook,
just as in regular microwaving.
Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to 5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces. This standing time also enhances the overall flavor and appearance of most vegetables.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto Cook?
A. Oven senses steam too quictiy
which shortens the cooking time thus leaving undercooked dish. cover
tighdy
and reset Auto Cook.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Cook?
A. Yes, in some cases, larger
pieces will require additional
Time Cooking. Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in
the dish, since proper arrangement
is often a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables
require water when using Auto Cook?
A. Yes.
on chart to the vegetables and cover well for even, complete cooking.
Add water as recommended
Q. Should I use Auto Cook to cook pudding or sauces?
A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended.
Q. My scalloped potatoes were not completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook. What is wrong?
A. If you prepared the sauce in the
oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes, there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven. Make sure you dry oven completely before using Auto
Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam in the oven. Also, starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates steam in the oven too soon, and decreases the first sensing cycle.
Q. Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?
A. Bakery foods, candies, melted
chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable, are cooked best by Time Cook.
Q. Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Cooking?
A. No, most types of plastic
storage dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Also tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and food may not cook properly during Automatic Cooking.
Q. I tried to warm some chow
mein noodles using Auto Cook.
Why didn’t this work?
A.
Food must have some moisture
in order to create steam which
helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry foods such as chow
mein noodles, potato chips and
other such foods do not have enough moisture.
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tie
Q. May I use Auto Cook when I am cooking many foods in more than one dish or casserole?
A. No, because of different food
densities, attention needed during cooking, and food amounts, it is best to use Time Cook when cooking many foods.
Q.
Why was my roast not
fully cooked even though the temperature on the readout was correct and Auto Roast completed?
A. When cooking with Auto Roast,
the temperature probe must be inserted properly as fully described in the Cookbook.
Q. Are there any particular
trivets that work better than others?
A. Yes,
lids or dish covers give more even cooking results than plastic trivets. Also, ceramic ridge-bottomed roasting dishes work well. Plastic trivets require meat to be turned over more frequently because the grid design and legs allow the bottom of the meat to stay cooler as it cooks, than glass trivets do.
Q. Why doesn’t the roast continue cooking during the standing or holding time?
A. The oven automatically reaches
finished temperature and then decreases to a lower power level to prevent overcooking. Thus an even temperature is maintained.
Q. I entered Auto Defrost Code
1, then the number 4 for 4 chicken. The readout flashed
“start” but when I touched
START, “ERROR” flashed. Why?
A.
4 again. “ERROR” will also flash if an improper weight for that particular code has been entered.
flat glass trivets such as
Ibs.
of
You must enter 4 and O denoting
lbs.
Touch CLEWOFF and begin
Automatic
Cooting Containers& Covers
Containers and covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.
Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
Wonder if it’s microwave safe? Put it to the test described in your cookbook.
. Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
c
Match the amount of food to the size of the containers at least half full.
Be sure the outside of the
cooking of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and on the following pages.
conbiner.
contiiner
Fill
and the inside
reei~
Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to Seal by pressing plastic wrap around edges.
For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray. Thick entrees may take longer to see guide on page 16.
For frozen foods in metal trays,
relnove
goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.
foil covering and baked
Mow
for expansion.
cook—
fidy
Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Wper
plates—while they maybe
used for Time and Temperature
Cooking
them
Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or
and
w;th
automatic
wax
Defrostin~,
paper.
do not use
~ooking.
I
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.
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Follow Automatic Cooking Control
Guide setting for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces. If they are not cool, use TIME COOK.
I
Automatic Cooking
Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. Door may be opened after oven beeps and the countdown time is displayed.
Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
Control Guide
. Most foods should be covered
with lid, wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.
Be sure outside of container and
inside of oven are dry.
If food needs additional cooking, return to oven and use Auto Cook code 1.
. Add a “l” or “9” to code number to adjust cook times to suit your individual tastes. See page 13.
c
Use of Automatic Cooking feature with wire shelf is not recommended.
N~E:
Oven will not accept Auto Cook code if the oven is hot. You must cool the oven before using
Auto Cook or you may choose to use time or temperature microwave cooking.
Auto Cook
Food
Canned
Thin
soup, broth, gravy. container matched to Thick foods such as
canned ravioli, chunky soups, beef stew, all canned vegetables.
bftovers
TV Dinners
(except for those with pasta)
Frozen Entrees
Such as lasagna, meat & potatoes.
TV Dinners
With pasta such as (see comments). macaroni in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey
Casseroles
With precooked ingredients in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey
All others with precooked ingredients such as franks and beans, chow
With raw ingredients such as hamburger patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.
Foods
foods such as
tetrazzini.
tetrazzini.
mein.
Code Container
1
2
2
5
5
3
5
Microwave-safe size of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Cook in container (see comments).
Cook in container (see comments). depending
Cook in container
2-3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.
2-3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.
2-3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.
Approx.
Time
2-3 min./cup
4 min./cup
4 min.lcup
8-10 min.
17-20 min.
on size
8-10 min.
12-16 min.
18-22 min.
16-24 min.
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
If foil tray is no more than 3/4” deep, remove foil top, return to original box and
reclose box. If tray is more than 1“ deep,
remove food and place in microwave-safe dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board container, remove from box and cook in original container.
If dinner has cake or brownies, remove before cooking. When oven signals, rotate tray or dish 1/4 turn.
Chili
3-qt.
casserole with
lid to dish.
25-40 min.
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Food Meats and Seafood
Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.)
Fish fillets (1 lb.)
Meat loaf
Hamburger patties (4-5)
Sausage patties (1 lb.)
Pork chops (4-1” thick)
Spareribs (up to 3 lbs. )
Swiss steak (11A lbs. )
Chuck roast (up to 5 lbs. )
Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)
Rice Regular, raw,
Instant, 1 cup
Vegetables
Fresh such as carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts (1 lb.)
Baking potatoes 2-4
Frozen block such as peas, green beans, spinach, broccoli
Lima beans
Frozen pouch such as broccoli in cheese sauce, corn, peas
Fruit
Baked apples—4
(llA Ibs.)
1
cup
Auto
Code
Cook
5
8
3
8
7
7
7
2
6
2
6
2
3
3
2
Approx.
Container
12x 8 x 2-in. glass 8-20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent
dish
12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 6-9 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent
dish 9-in. pie
12 x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish
12x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.
12x 8 x 2-in. glass
dish Cover with wax paper tucking
13
dish
3-qt.
with lid
13 x 9 x 2-in. glass 65-90 min.
dish
1
with lid
2-qt. casserole with lid package.
2-qt. casserole with lid package.
2-qt. casserole with lid
None
1
with lid
1
with lid Lay pouch on
microwave-safe dish.
2-qt. casserole with lid
plate 25-30 min.
x 9 x 2-in. glass
casserole
M-qt.
glass dish
fi-qt.
casserole
fi-qt.
casserole
Time
7-9 min.
7-9 min.
22-25 min. Baste with barbecue sauce.
1
hr. 30
min.- Cover tightly with plastic wrap
1 hr. 45 min.
60-65 min.
4-6 min.
21-28 min.
5-8 min.
10-15 min.
8-16 min.
depending
on number
8-10 min.
12-13 min.
7-9 min.
12-14 min.
Comments
spatters.
spatters.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap to cook evenly.
Cover with wax paper. When
oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Cover with wax paper. When
ends securely under dish.
to cook evenly. When oven signals, rearrange ribs.
Place in cooking bag with 1/2 cup water. Slit bag 1“.
Cover tightly to ensure even cooking.
Follow instructions on rice
Follow instructions on rice
Add
1/4
to 1/2 cup water.
Pierce with fork and place on oven floor in a circular
arrangement.
Add
2 tablespoons water.
Add
1/4
cup water.
Make 1“ slit in pouch. Stir well before serving.
Core apples and fill with butter
and brown sugar.
If after completion of Auto Cook
simply
re-cover
food and use Auto Cook code 1.
cycle
food needs additional warming,
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Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes
Meat, Fish & Poultry
For meat and fish loaves use either
safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8. Cover with plastic wrap.
the round or loaf
microwave-
Fish fillets,
pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper. Use Auto Cook code 5 for fillets and Auto Cook code 2 for seafood pieces.
whole fish or seafood
How to
A&pt
Microwave
Casserole Recipes
To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking.
1:
Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.
2: Use microwave-safe containers
that are appropriate in size to the food amount. Use
or smaller. 3: For saucy casseroles, cover
container with lid or wax paper (no vents). For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven
signals and add topping, then
continue cooking uncovered. 4: Allow precooked ingredients or
hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.
3-qt.
containers
Chicken breasts and pieces, or turkey parts should be placed
microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with wax paper. If cooking bag is used
chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook code 6.
Pork Chops automatically cook
well
in 12 X 8 X 2-in. dish. Cover
with wax paper, tucking ends securely under dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8.
for whole
in a
Chuck roasts should be placed in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2
water. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Use Auto Cook code 7.
Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make
Microwave using Auto Cook code 7.
sure liquid covers meat.
cup
5: Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.
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Meat or Main Dish Recipes
Mexican Meatball Casserole
Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons dry minced onions
1 egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup
In large mixing bowl, place meat, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili powder, onion, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in a circle in
casserole. Set aside.
In small mixing bowl, place rice, beans, tomatoes and chili powder. Mix well and pour in center of
casserole and over meatballs.
Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook
code 6.
instint
1 can
(151)2
undrained
1 can
(141A
chopped and undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
rice
oz.) kidney beans,
oz.) tomatoes,
2-qt.
Sweet Tart Franks
Auto Cook Code 2 Approx. Cooking Time—10 min. Makes about 80 hors d’oeuvres
1 jar (10 oz.) currant jelly 1 jar (6 oz.) prepared
2 Ibs. frankfurters, cut into
l-in. pieces
In
3-qt.
casserole, stir together jelly
and mustard until well blended.
Add frankfurters, stirring to coat each piece. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. When oven signals, stir frankfurters.
mustird
Chicken Teriyaki
Auto Cook Code 9 Approx. Cooking Time—32 min. Makes 4 Servings
1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup orange juice
1 whole chicken (about 3 Ibs.) 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
In small cooking bag, mix soy sauce, honey and orange juice. Add chicken to bag and tie with plastic tie. Turn chicken on its side in
12 x 8 X 2-in. dish. Marinate 1 hour on each side. Place bird breast side up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook code 9. When oven signals, remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki sauce. In stir together water and cornstarch. Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup. Microwave at High (10) 2 minutes. Remove chicken from bag to serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken just before serving.
Classic Ham
Auto Cook Code 8 Approx. Cooking Time—36 min. Makes 6 Servings
1 lb. ground cooked ham 1/2 lb. ground fresh pork
1/2
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons instant minced
1/4
Mix ground ham and pork
thoroughly with crumbs, water, onion and pepper. Mold into flat loaf in 9-in. pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 8.
l-pt.
glass measuring cup,
baf
cup soft bread crumbs
onion
teaspoon pepper
Chicken and Rice
Auto Cook Code 9 Approx.
Makes 6 Servings
1-1/4 cups milk (1 soup can full)
3/4 cup instant rice
In small mixing bowl, mix soup and milk; reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture. Blend remaining soup mixture, rice, mushrooms and half of the onion soup mix. Pour into a
12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish.
Place chicken pieces on rice mixture, arranging with meatiest pieces to outside of dish. Pour . reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining soup mix. Cover with wax paper and
tuck securely under dish.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 9.
Cooking Time—25 min.
1 can
(lOIA
oz.) condensed
cream of mushroom soup
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms,
stems and pieces, drained
1 pkg.
1 cutup chicken (about 3 Ibs.)
(llA
soup mix
oz.) dry onion
Swiss Steak
Auto Cook Code 7 Approx. Cooking Time—65 min. Makes 6 Servings
1-1/2
lbs.
round steak, l/2-in. thick, tenderized or pounded with meat mallet
1/4 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 can
(141A
oz.) tomatoes
Cut meat in 6 pieces and coat with mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Place in with onion. Break up tomatoes with fork and pour over top. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 7.
3-qt.
casserole. Cover
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Automatic Cooking Vegetables
fresh or Canned Vegetables
Whole or large halves of vegetables
squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use round or square container close to size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
such as cauliflower or
frozen Vegetables
Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container (at least half full) and covered with lid or plastic wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons
water. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. See Auto Cook Guide for lima beans.
Pieces or slices of vegetables
require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use appropriate size covered container. Microwave on Auto Cook code 4. Dry root vegetables like carrots may need to be stirred after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. START to finish cooking.
Pouches
should be slit 1/2” in center before
placing directly on oven floor. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
Re-cover
of frozen vegetables
and touch
Precooked/canned vegetables
should be placed in round container similar in size to amount being cooked (at least half full). Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. Stir before serving.
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Vegetible
Recipes
Stir Fry
Auto Cook Code 31 Approx. Cooking Time—12 min. Makes 4 Servings
1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper,
cut in l/4-in. wide strips
2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage
2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin
diagonal slices
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup broccoli 1 cup cauliflower flowerets
2 stalks celery, sliced
diagonally
Toss vegetables with oil and butter
in 2-qt. microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 31, stirring well when oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Serve immediately.
Vegebbles
flowerets
Summer Garden Stew
Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—34 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 medium zucchini, cubed
2 large potatoes, peeled and
cubed
2 large carrots, coarsely grated
1 small onion, cut in pieces
1/4
small head of cabbage, sliced
1 can
(103A
oz.) cream of
mushroom soup
1 block (8 oz.) pasteurized
processed cheese, cubed
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
in l-inch pieces
In
a
3-qt.
casserole dish, mix all ingredients together until well blended. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.
Corn
Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—u min. Makes 4 Servings
1/2 cup milk
3/4
Place egg in lfi-qt. casserole and beat well with fork. Stir in milk, sugar, corn, crackers and butter. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. When done, center will be
just barely set. Sprinkle with
paprika before serving.
fidding
1 egg 1 tablespoon sugar
1 can (16 oz.) cream-style corn
cup crushed crackers
2 tablespoon butter, cut
in pieces paprika
~plant Itiliano
Auto Cook Code 5
Approx. Cooking Time—18 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings
1 medium eggplant 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato
sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons oregano
112
cup shredded sharp
cheddar cheese
1 pkg. (6 oz.) Mozzarella
cheese slices
Peel eggplant; slice l/8-in. thick. Spread 2 tablespoons tomato sauce in bottom of 2-qt. casserole. Layer
half of eggplant, 1 can tomato
sauce, half of oregano and half of shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5. Add Mozzarella cheese and microwave at High (10) 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese has melted.
Green Rice
Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—16 min. Makes 4-6 Servings
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen
chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1-1/2
cups cooked rice 1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4
cup finely chopped onion
1-1/3 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar
cheese
To
cooked rice, add spinach, butter, onion, milk, egg, salt and cheese. Mix well. Cover and microwave on Auto Cook code 6.
Let stand 5 minutes, covered,
before serving.
Country Style Yellow Squash
Auto Cook Code 5 Approx. Cooking Time—23 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds yellow squash, diced
1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon basil
3 slices fresh bread, cubed
1/2 cup
In 2-qt. glass dish, mix together all ingredients, using 1/2 of crumbled bacon. Sprinkle top with remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.
shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
8 strips crisply cooked,
crumbled bacon
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Automatic Cooking fruits and Desserts
Ruits
Hneapple
dessert or meat accompaniment. In 12 X 8 X 2-in. dish, spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Top with mixture of 2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with wax paper and cook on Auto Cook code 6.
Desser6 & Bream
Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bottom
and
cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut. Carefully pour batter from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over nuts, cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.
Casserole
sides of microwave-safe fluted
is a tangy
Baked Apples automatic cook
well
using Auto Cook code 2. Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container. Use Auto Cook code 2 for baked
pears also.
Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread
1/4
cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 8-in. round glass dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Arrange 1 can (10 oz.) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place drinking glass, open end up, in center. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over ring a few minutes before removing.
Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto Cook code
2 and stir once or twice after oven
signals and time appears on display. Touch START and finish cooking.
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Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread: Distribute 1/2
chopped crisp fried bacon and
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in greased 8-in. round glass dish. Carefully pour batter from 1 pkg.
(8-1/2 oz.) cornbread mix over above ingredients. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting.
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Dessert Recipes
Wsy Chocolate Cake
Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lO-in.) Tube Cake
1
pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s
Food cake mix
3 eggs
1/2
cup cooking oil
1-1/3 cups water
1/4
cup finely chopped pecans
In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water. Follow package
recommendations for mixer speed
and time. Lightly grease a 16-cup plastic
microwave fluted or straight-sided ring mold. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over bottom. Pour batter over nuts.
Cover with wax paper tucked under dish and microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Let stand in dish 5 minutes before inverting.
Cherry Cobbler
Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 can (20-22 oz.) prepared
cherry pie filling
2 cups dry yellow or white
cake mix (1 pkg. [9 oz.] or 1/2 pkg. [17 OZ.])
1/4
cup melted butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
In 8-in.
filling. In small bowl, mix together cake
mix, butter, nuts, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cherries or in three rows so cherries are visible. Cover with wax paper and tuck under dish. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
square dish, spread pie
Mexican Bread Pudding
Auto Cook Code 59 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes about 6 servings
4 cups bread cubes, lightly
packed into cup
1/2
cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt
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cup raisins
1/4
cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup Jack cheese, cubed
1/2 chopped apple (3/4 to 1 cup)
1-3/4 cups
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, raisins, walnuts, almonds, cheese and apple together. Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes.
Measure milk into cup. Add butter. Microwave at High (10) 4 minutes, until butter is melted. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well. pour over bread mixture. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 59.
milk
l-qt.
measuring
Streuseled Apples
Auto Cook Code 2 Approx. Cooking Time—10 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
6
cups sliced, peeled apples
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In 8-inch square dish place apples and 3/4
With pastry blender mix flour,
1/3 cup sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon over plastic-wrap: Microwave on Auto Cook code 2.
cup sugar.
until
top
of
apples.
crumbly. Sprinkle
Cover with
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—8 min. Makes 1 (8-in. round) Cake
1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar
1 can (8-1/4 oz.) pineapple
slices
4 maraschino or candied
cherries, cut in half
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4
cup soft shortening
1 egg
1/3 cup liquid from pineapple
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
In 8-in. round dish place butter. Microwave at High (10) 1 minute
until
melted. Sprinkle sugar over butter. Drain pineapple (save liquid) on paper towels and arrange in dish. Decorate with cherries. Place a glass, open side up, in
center of dish.
In small mixer bowl, place flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, egg, liquid and vanilla. Beat 3 minutes on lowest mixer speed, scraping bowl constantly first 1/2 minute. Carefully spread batter over fruit in dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 69.
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Automatic
Roasti~
Auto Roast uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired serving tem~rature. Unlike
Temp
Cook/Hold, which uses a
single power level, Auto Roast
-
up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking
resulk
without
overcooking.
Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to which comes with your oven.
the cookbook
P
‘lace
pork roast in cooking bag
a
nd
place in microwave-safe dish.
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,
Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
/
2.
At
90°F.,
display switches to
show meat’s internal temperature.
3.
mice
during cooking program oven will signal and flash if codes 1 through 5 have been
selected. Open the door and turn the meat over. The probe may be disconnected from the receptacle
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for easier turning of the without
(Remember tore-insert the probe.)
interrup~ing
“TURn”
the program.
will
me~t
Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through 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.
How to Auto Roast Beef to
1.
Touch
“AU~”
“ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch
number pad 2. “CODE 2“ appears on display and “START” flashes. Touch START. Display shows temperature and “CODE
Mefim
AU~
ROAST pad.
appears on display and
2:’
4. Close door and touch START. The temperature will return on display. Oven monitors internal food temperature; automatically switching to lower power as meat’s
temperature rises. This helps prevent toughening or overcooking.
5. After oven switches to Hold to 1 hour, then shuts off.
fmd
temperature is reached,
temp
for up
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Auto Roast Guide
Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.
When oven beeps and flashes
Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide.
“TURN;’
turn meat over.
Food Beef
Tender Roast
Rare Medium Well
Pork
Loin Roast
Poultry
Whole Chicken (3 lbs.) Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast code 6)
Your cookbook has information on automatic simmering, including guides and recipes.
Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.
Set Automatic Simmer like Auto Roast, example at left. Display shows “COOL” until food is
90°F.,
then switches to show
food temperature until 180°F.
Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by retouching
Final
Code
1 2 3
4
5 4
START. Touch CLEAR/OFF after cooking.
Temp
130° 140° 165°
175°
190° 175°
Approx.
(Min. per lb.)
Time
Minutes
12-14 14-16 17-18
18-20
13-15 13-15
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast code 6)
Food Beef
Pot Roast* Stew Chili
Chicken*
Stewing
Broiler/Frver
Ham or Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable Split Pea
*For frozen. add 2 to 3 hours
Time/Hrs.
Hold*
5-1o
10-15
30
20
20 20
Approx.
6-8 6-8
11-13
11-12
4-6
4-6
3-6
13-15
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Automatic Defrosting
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6
food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
When the oven reaches approximately half of the total defrosting time, the display flashes
“TURN;’
you to turn food over and continue defrosting until door is opened and START is touched again.
After defrosting time is complete, the oven automatically goes into a
holding period as shown on the
Automatic Defrosting Guide on
this page. This holding period is
necessary to finish the defrosting of the interior of the food.
How to Set Auto Defrost
N~E:
the Auto Defrost code guide located at the bottom of the oven when you open
minimum and maximum food weights for each code number. You will need to know your food weight and corresponding code before beginning.
N~E:
entering food weight, check the
Auto Defrost code guide to make
sure that weight corresponds to the
code number entered.
Before you begin, check
the door. This guide shows
If “ERROR” appears after
for the
telling
will
not
Step 1:
package and place m
Remove frozen meat from
mlcrowave-
safe dish Place m oven and close door
Step
2:
Touch Auto Defrost pad
“ENTER CODE” flashes on display
Step3:
Touch numberpad4 “CODE
4“ and
“LBS”
shows on display
“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes
Step
4: Touch number pad 3 and
O for weight of 3 lbs Display shows
“3
O:’
“CODE 4“ and “START”
flashes
Step
5:
Touch START pad Defrost time begins counting down on
dlspldy
Automatic Defrosting Guide
CODE
1 2
3
4 5 6
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
.5—4,9
lbs. .5—3.9 Ibs. .5–5.9 Ibs.
3.0—5.9 lbs.
3.()—5.9 Ibs. .5—3,9 Ibs.
HOLD
TIME*
nune
none
none
20 min.
20 min.
none
Step 6:
time
When 1/2 the defrosting
1s
completed, the oven
slgna15
and “TURN” flashes on display instead of time counting down Open door and turn package over
Step
7: Close door and touch the
STA~
pad
D15play
defrosting
Step 8:
When defrosting time is
shows
t]me
counting down
remammg
completed, oven automatically switches to a Hold period of 20 minutes for code 4. Hold time counting down shows on display. When holding time is finished oven signals,
“End” flashes, and oven
turns off.

Conversion Guide

If the weight is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Ounces
1-2
4-5 6-7
9-1o
12-13 14-15
RECOMMENDED FOOD
Chicken pieces Fish
Ground
Beef
Bone
and
in
ChoDs
Roasts, Roasts, Boneless
Steaks
3
8
11
Pounds
.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9
*
In
Auto Def’rest, it is necessary to allow the meat to
stand
the
ifvou
meat
prefer.
during out
holding time. You
take
oven
may
ofthf
1
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The Exhaust Feature
ME;AL
FILTER
COO~P/NIGHT
The exhaust hood feature on your
microwave oven is equipped with
two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.
The hood also has a light for
illuminating the counter space. When NIGHT LIGHT pad is
touched, the hood light operates at a lower intensity for use as a night light.
M;TAL
FILTER
I
LIGHT
Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.
To replace grease filter,
filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.
slide the
To clean grease filter, soak,
agitate filter in hot detergent solution. Don’t use ammonia or
other
alkali
because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before
replacing.
cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without
the filter in place.
where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.
Filters should be
In situations
then
‘—\+
To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger
to
hold” on the filter and slide
th=
rear.
Pull
filter upward and to the front
to lock into place.
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Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following
these rules:
Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling.
door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.
. Don’t use sharp-edged utensils with your oven.
outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.
Don’t remove the mode stirrer
cover
at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
Opening the oven
The inside and
How to Clean the Imide
Walls, floor
cover. Some spatters can be
removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not
use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
and mode stirrer
Door (inside). Window: Wipe
up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.
After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following
instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the
walls—it may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken
in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean
as soon To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.)
Shelf Accessory.
accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.
clean in a self-cleaning oven.
afir
If grease
Ami@
using as possible.
then
Your shelf
Do not
How to Clean the
Case.
Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.
Control Panel.
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.
Door Surface.
surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
Wipe with a damp
When cleaning
Oukide
spots, sudsy
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Cooktop
To replace combination light/night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.
Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover until it stops.
Light/Night Light
REMOVE SCREW
cooktop
and
lower cover
Oven Light
To replace disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug.
Remove the top grill by taking out 3 screws that hold it in place.
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your oven light, first
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
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 must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
WARNING-Improper use of the grounding plug in a risk of electric shock.
plug.
The
~an ~esult
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs
(40SllN/1)
supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
which are available in
(WB2X4253)
Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt GE bulb available from your GE supplier.
Clean
off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use a warm
detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled
surfaces with this. Ammonia will
tend to darken metal.
(WB2X4235)
.,
INSURE PROPER
GROUNO
EXISTS
Fig. 1
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.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not 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.
under any circumstance
BEFORE USE
1
1
m
i
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Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf
Do
not store or cook with
meta
shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may
c
Use potholders when
metal
shelf and cookware.
result.
handling
They may be hot.
Do not store or use microwave
browning dish on metal shelf.
Use of shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended.
The two position wire shelf is
specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your
Spacem&er@
More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at
the same time.
When microwaving with the oven
shelf, some techniques will differ from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this is shown on the next page. Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions at right.
Also, food size should be considered; foods over 3 high, or 3 pounds are not
recommended for shelf cooking. Batters and dough foods and
uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch
cooked without the oven shelf,
following cookbook directions.
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f
microwave oven.
Y2
inches
also
should
be
1)
Y
Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your
oven shelf, especially when heating
larger amounts of food in 8-inch square or other 2-quart size casseroles. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.
Cookware for Shelf
Heating and Reheating
Before placing food in the dishes.
check to see on or under the shelf. Also, b~sure cookware is microwave safe.
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Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 8x4x3-inch Ioafdishes, inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.
Leftovers may be placed in individual ceramic or plastic bowls
or divided plates.
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Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.
fiat
they will
., .- . ‘.
fit together
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9x5x3-
small
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Positioning the Shelf
To insert shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides the support guides located on each side of rear oven wall.
Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides guides located at each side of the oven in the front.
When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in
Shelf has two positions. Use in low position when-heating two casseroles or reheating frozen TV dinners or entrees.
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The high shelf position more evenly spaces the area above and below the shelf. Use this position for heating plates of leftovers.
When properly positioned, the
shelf should fit snugly in place,
be
level
and not touch the back
wall of the oven.
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If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned
securely on all four shelf supports
and not touching oven walls.
fit
onto
place.
onto
the support
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How to Heat or Reheat
Similar~pes
of Food
Two plates of leftovers
reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.
maybe
How to Reheat Several Different
When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed
on the oven shelf, while foods
which are only warmed should be placed on the floor. This is microwave energy enters the oven
from the top only. Also, it is
important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at
different rates. Rates can be affected
by the size of the food, and its
starting temperature. Because of the varying rates, you
may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the
underheated
food continue cooking.
because
Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 3 Y2 inches) is
possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to
Heating or Reheating Guide in
cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.
~pes
Heat or reheat different types of
food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for foods together. (See heating guide in cookbook. ) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (top shelf especially) after 3/4 of
time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
of Foods Together
all
total
Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. (10 to
serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are any foil covers, remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally. ) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High (10) for 7 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2
turn. Continue microwaving at
High (10) for 7 minutes. Check
dinners for heating. If one dinner
seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue
heating on shelf 1 to 2 more minutes.
Place
foods
such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover
vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on oven floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery
pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
ach)
or two TV dinners
D
oz. each)
on shelf large or dense
which need the most heating,
are both ready to
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Questiom?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START
FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . A fuse
reset circuit breaker.
. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. . Door not securely closed.
. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it. . Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I or II.
. Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Auto Roast or Temp Cook.
s
COOK/HOLD. Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO functions.
or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK
time for completion.
. Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.
. Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.
Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.
c
when cooking more than one food item. Check cookbook for recommendation on increased time.
. Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking time in Auto Cook function.
microwaving. Therefore, it is recommended that you let 5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces.
. Oven door was opened during
. Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book
for specific instructions.
in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
START must be touched after entering cooking selection.
CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.
Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP
Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density
I
or 11 and additional cooking
Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased
Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.
Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state during Auto Cook, just as in regular
tie
vegetables stand for up to
“AU~”
cycle of Auto Cook function.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
“ERROR” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
. When
been entered.
Using
Temp
Cook/Hold, a temperature less
Door is opened during
“AU~”
cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and touch
START. . Weight is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on guide. It is necessary to reset oven.
not
entered a valid clock time.
with your microwave oven:
“PROBE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
Steam or
vaWr
escaping from
. When using Clock, you have
*
Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions.
AI1
these things are normal
Dull, thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
Light reflection around door or● Dimming oven light and change
outer case.
in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000 consumer information service
than 90°F. or
more than
199°F.
has
Temp
Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.
We’re proud
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606
of our service and
Panel
Wacker
Drive
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
teach you how to use the product.
about operating the product, Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000 consumer information service
contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
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
that fails because of a
oven
manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
ServicetriPStoYour hometo
Read
your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions please contact your dealer or our
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
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@
servicers during normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL
HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or
ELECTRIC-
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE” SERVICE.
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRAN~R
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
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Part No. 164 Pub.
No.
2-90
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Warrantor: Geneml Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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