GE JVM150J User Manual

Contents
SpacemakefMicwwe
Oven
Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration Auto Cook
Auto Defrost Auto Reheat
Auto Roast Auto
Stirt
Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning Consumer Services
Control Panel 6.7 Cook ‘N Watch
Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan Extension Cords
Features Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement
29
19-24
16, 17
14, 15 12, 13
28,
;:
31
10
6,29
29
29 29
28
11
Microwaving Tips
9
Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers
Oven Shelf Power Levels
Precautions Problem Solver
Recipes, Cooking Tips Safety Instructions
Temperature Temperature Probe
Time Cook Time Defrost
Warranty
C;ook
Back Cover
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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 label inside the oven.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This
apphance
Please be
Write to: GE Appliances
Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,
must be registered.
certiin
that it is.
KY40225
If you received a damaged oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on page 30. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven.
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
c
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 oven.
If you need service . . .
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number–to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
~
EXCESSIVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt
this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
~)
Do Not Place
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 Should Not
adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
to operate
any object
the oven
be
2
I~OmNT
S~ETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Microwaving Tips
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
s Hper
plastic wrap
dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
require stirring, rearranging.
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.
towels, wax paper and
Some microwaved foods
Most glass
can be used to cover
rotiting
Check the cookbook.
or
Read all
imtructions
before
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Use
this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
. Read and follow the
specific
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect
ody
to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUND~G~STRU~ONS”
on page
This microwave oven is
294
specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
*
For best operation, plug this
appliance into its
own
electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
. Install
or
locate this
appliance
only in accordance with the provided
Do
htition btructions.
not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Q
Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
~ep
power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
Do
not operate this
apptice
if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped,
3
us~
this appliance.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 28. .
This
appliance should be
ody
by
serviced personnel.
Contact nearest
q~ed
service
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment,
. k
with
any appliance
supervision is necessary
close when
used by children.
TO reduce the risk of f~e in
the oven cavity: –Donot overcook food,
CareMy
attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to
Qcditate
cooking. –Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before placing bags in
–Do
not
use your microwave
to
oven
dry newspapers.
oven.
–Do not use recycled paper products, Recycled paper towels, napkins and wu paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite,
Paper
products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do not microwave oven
pop
popcorn in your
udess
in a special microwave popcorn accessory or
udess
you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens. –Do not operate the
oven while
empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of by accident
the
overt
fire.
If
should run
empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and
the
prolongs the life of
oven.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
IMPORTANT
o
Ifm~t~~~~
~@
k~p
oven
off, and disconnect power
i~ide
ov~~
oven door clew,
SWETY
sh~uld
mm
cord, or shutoff power at the fise
or
circuit breaker
Some
*S
example,
and should
products
and sealed containers-for
closed
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such microwave
panel.
such
jm—w~
oven could
as whole
e~lode
use
of
the
result in
injury+
Q Avaid
glass
heating
jars,
baby
food in
even
without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
o
~~)t
debt -~
beverages
botties (espocidy
in narrow
necked
carbonated beverages). Even if the container
is o~ned,
This can cause
burst, possibly
*
Use
pressure can buildup.
the
container to
resulting in injury,
rneti
ordy
as
directed in this book and the cookbook provided.
microwaved in 3/4” high; remove top
and return
using
oven,
keep metal
away from
Cookware
because of
heated
the
,be nded
*
Sometimes,
become too
carefil
and
a%r
* Foods
as pasta) may tend to boil over more less moisture. Should this occur, tier to page how to clean the inside of the oven.
TV dinners maybe
rneti
shel~
foii trays
tray
to
in
the
microwave
meti
(other than
at
least
less
foil
cover
box. Wben
1
inch
than
sides of oven.
may borne hot
heat
transferred from
food. Pot holders may
to handle the cookware.
the
oven floor can
hot
to touch.
touching the
cooking.
cooked in liquids
mpidiy
than-containing
28
for instructions on
fioor
Be
during
(such
INSTRUCTIONS
Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you microwaving
urdess
the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
.
Remove the
temperature
from the oven when not using it to cook with.
probe inside the oven without inserting turn on microwave energy, it create electrical arcing oven and damage oven walls.
Plastic cookware-Plastic
If you leave the
h
in food or liquid, and
cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used
carefilly.
Even safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may
sofien or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics use them in strict compliance with
the
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.
*
men
cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it killed and meat
Do
not
boii
oven.
Pressure
egg yolk and
wi~
be safe to eat.
eggs in
a microwave
WM budd
wfll
cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
are
pm~
can
in
the
micmve-
ordy
and
170°F.
wfil
be
up inside
(continued)
Foods with unbroken outer
“skin”
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
.
Not all
plastic wrap
for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
.
~~Boilable” cwking
and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be
at least
partMy
uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering
carefi~y
away from hands and face.
*
Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or shortly
afier
removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
is suitable
pouches
and direct steam
THE EXHAUST HOOD
Have
it installed and properly
grounded by a See the special initiation packed with the microwave
s
The exhaust fan in the oven
til
operate certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 6). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:
–Never leave surface units unattended at high
Boilovercauses spdlovers
if efiaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat
that may ignite and spread
qtified instier.
boo~et
oven,
automatidy
smoking and greasy
ordy
when necessary.
h~t
settings.
under
USE OF THE OVEN SHELF
c
Remove the shelf from oven
when not
Do
on floor of oven. Product damage may result.
Use potholders to handle shelf
and cookware. They may be hot.
Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf; the shelf could overheat. Automatic Cooking feature.
AC~SSORY
in
use.
not store or cook with shelf
Do not
use shelf with
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessory
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
~lA
Charcoal Filter Kit
non-vented installation.
UL
llsted
for Installation over
for
r
—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 oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.
–Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions on page 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease
fires.
5
Your Touch Control
Wnel
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger.
designed to be easy to use and understand.
It’s
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions. 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 CLEAR/OFF pad.
“Error” Appears on the Display:
During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program,
the door was opened before steam could be detected.
“PRObE” Appears on the Display
Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or
Cook/Hold function is being used.
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1. DISPLAY.
during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you may change power level after entering cooking time. See page 10.)
3. TIME DEFROST.
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 18. )
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 will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
5.
AUTO START.
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 11.)
6.
CLEAR/OFF.
and erases all settings (except time of day).
7. AUTO COOK.
for desired code number. The oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels, determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and shuts off. (See page 19. )
Touch this pad to enter time of day or check
1:30,
touch number pads 1, 3 and O and
Afier 15 seconds, all lights disappear
afier touching the
Temp
Displays time of day, time or temperature
Gentle thawing at automatic power
“1:30”
Allows you to program your oven to
When touched, it shuts off the oven
Touch this pad and then number pad
9. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.
10. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 11.)
U.
COOK ‘N WATCH.
cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3 minutes. (See page 10.)
U.
MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (See page 9.)
~.
MIN. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes.
For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.
14.
NUMBER PADS.
time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.
15.
POWER LEVEL.
another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
16.
START.
to start the oven.
17.
AUTO ROAST.
number pad for desired code number to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 12 and 13.)
18.
AUTO DEFROST.
The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 16.)
N.
LIGHT.
to turn on night light.
After all selections are made, touch this pad
Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or
AUTOMATIC FAN
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan can not 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.
Use this pad for short-term
Touch these pads to enter cooking
Touch this pad before entering
Insert probe, touch this pad and then
Touch this pad and food weight.
FEAT=
8.
AUTO REHEAT.
START for quick reheating of prepared foods. (See pages
14 and 15.)
Touch this pad, Code 1 or 2 and
6
7
Features of Your Microwave Oven
CootiW
(For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4.)
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.
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Oven Interior
1. Door Handle. Pull to open
door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
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. Oven Light. Light comes on
when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.
F
7.
Rwepticle
Probe.
inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
&
MicroThermometer
Temperature
Temp
Cook/Hold and Auto Roast
functions only.
9. ~o Position Metal Shelf. Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items. (For complete use of shelf, see pages 26 and 27.)
for Temperature
Probe must be securely
TM
Robe.
Use with
w
- -
I
10. Touch Control Wnel and Digital Display.
information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.
U. Hood Controls.
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
D.
Grease Filters.
U.
Cooktop
14. Oven Floor.
H. Automatic Cooking Guide.
For detailed
Light.
8
How to Use the
~nute/Second ~mer
The MIN/SEC timing functions:
It operates as a minute timer.
. It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.
How
time
T~R
a
3-Minuti
has three
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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3 and MIN (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows and
“TIME:’
3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes time of day.
“Endl’ and display shows
Using a Holding
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between
The
time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in the cookbook supplied.
rnic~
“3:00”
We
e cooking functions.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK I & II,
HOLD or cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking.
When delaying or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food.
Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.
How h
~me
Cook
ht’s
say you want to defrost a
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
TEMP COOK/
AU~
ROAST and enter
Temp
Touch START.
Defro*,
Cook/Hold
Hold and
tizen
Step 1:
and place in oven.
Step
The display shows”: O“ and
“POWER
TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5, and MIN
for E minutes defrosting time. “15 (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: 07’ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold for ten minutes. on display and “TIME” flashes.
Step
pad. The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
TIME” flashes.
Take casserole from freezer
2:
Touch TIME DEFROST.
3?’
“ENTER DEF
:00”
appears on display.
4: Set standing or hold time
“10:00”
6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
10?’
“ENTER COOK
appears
9
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and
“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear
on display.
Step
8: Touch and “15 on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.
Step
9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
ST~.
:00”
counting down show
“DEF
“End~’
ME”
Que*ions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidenblly
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 defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time and the amount of cooking time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.
N~E:
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 for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and
hoId
for 2 minutes.
reverse my defrost,
Sometimes you may only
Let foods remain at room
Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level
10
~igh),
automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cookbook.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1:
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page 3). Place cup in oven and close door.
or change power level
Fill a cup
2/3
full of
Step 5:
signals and flashes light and fan shut off.
Step
Usi~
When time is up, the oven
“End~’
Oven,
6: Open the door.
the
~me
Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if 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 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “:
10:’
Place food in oven in
O“ and “POWER
“ENTER
COOKM
I“
ties.
Step
7: “POWER 10” is displayed
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.
Step
8:
At the end of “COOK
TIME
I:’
the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.
Step
9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10:
Cook ‘N
The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a short-term automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for
melting cheese on food or other quick cooking operations where
you want to stop cooking at just
the right time. To Use Cook ‘N Watch
Open the door.
Watih
COO~ p~~
“End~’
The
which
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
10?’
“ENTER COOK
Step 3:
1 and
Display shows
10?’
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.)
Step 4:
TIMEJ’
counting down show on display.
Select your time. Touch
MIN pad for one minute.
“COOK TIME I“ flashes.
Touch START. “COOK
“POWER 10” and time
~E
“1:00”
and “POWER
I“
tihes.
Step
3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.
Display shows
10~’
“COOK TIME I“ flashes.
Step
4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step
5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change Wwer
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for new power level.
Step
6: Touch START.
“2:U”
and “POWER
hvel
Step 1:
After4 seconds, “START” flashes
on display.
Step
WATCH” and time counting up to 3 minutes are displayed. Power level
10 is automatically set in oven but
another power level can be selected
either during programming or
during cooking.
Step
CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of 3 minutes.
Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.
2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N
3: Open the door or touch the
10
CooH~
by
Tempemture
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the finished food temperature. The Time Cook I &II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
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.
Note: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.
dmired
The Temperature Probe
Sensor
~
Clip”
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions on page 12.
Howto 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 FOOD TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,6,0 for
“FOOD TEMP” flashes and
“160F”
on display.
Insert temperature probe
10~’
“ENTER
160°F.
and “POWER 10” show
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.
“TEMP;’
show on display.
Step 5:
temperature of the roast is less than “COOL”; if temperature is or above, display shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When the oven will sound and display
“Hold~’
the temperature. Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8:
from the oven.
How to Use Auto
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of up to a
To Use Auto Start
Step 1:
(instead of START pad).
Step
the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. )
Step 3:
program.
Step
oven will automatically start at the desired time.
“160F”
Touch START. If internal
90°F.,
The oven will then hold
Remove probe and food
and “POWER 5“
display will show
160°F.
is reached,
90°F.
Stirt
day—
V-hour
Touch
2: Enter the time you want
Enter your desired cooking
4: Touch START pad. The
delay.
AU~
START pad
cooki~
Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though requiring more time.
Be sure frozen food has been
completely probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.
Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Tips
defrosti
before inserting
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods I can’t 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 the 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. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
you may damage the oven.
Q. Can I Temp Cook different
portions of food at different
temperatures? A. Yes. The temperature probe
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.
Delicate butter icings, ice
if it touches the oven wall,
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Automatic Roasting
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike
Temp
Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast
B
up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results 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 the cookbook which comes with your oven.
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Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish.
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Note: By touching the
ROAST pad during cooking, the
meat’s internal temperature will be
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displayed. (“COOL” will be displayed until meat reaches When pad is released, doneness code reappears on the display.
AU~
90°F.)
~paring
Roasts for
Auto Roasting
Place tender beef roast in cooking
bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
(Refer to package 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.
Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to
I)
OKING
1.
Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
“ROAST” appears on the display and “ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch number pad 1. “l” and the selected doneness code—in this case,
“MEd’~
“CODE” flashes. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch START. (See “Auto Roast Guide” on page 13 for complete list of recommended codes.)
Mefium
CONTROL
appear on the display.
2. When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4 beeps and “TURn” flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the roast over. close the door and touch START. (Note: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over. )
Afier you turn the roast,
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3. After a pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps
4 times and “HOLd” appears on the display.
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4. Food will be held at this
temperature for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.
Auto Roast Guide
Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package
instructions for proper use of cooking bag. )
Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven.
. Insert probe as described on page 12.
o
10
loneness
Display
MEd
WELL
WELL
WELL
Food
Beef (5 pound
Tender Roast
Medium Well
Pork (5 pound max.)
Loin Roast
Poultry (6 pound max.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area. )
*Recommended
max.)
stinding
time
;ode
1 2
2
3
Final
Temp.
160°F. 170°F.
170°F.
185°F.
Approx.
minutes
T
re
serving.
befo
Time
per pound)
13-15 15-17
15-19
17-20
Hold*
Minutes
5-1o
10-15
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 4)
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 Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 12. Display shows “SIM” and “CODE
4?’
Automatic
Food Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Fryer
Ham or Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable
Split
Pea
Simmer
Final
Temp.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
Guide
Approx.
rime/Houm
5-7
5-8
4-6
3-4
4-6 SIM
7-1o
5-7
(Auto Roast Code 4)
loneness
Display
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
Comments
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vege~bles make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe
into meatiest area of inner thigh
from
below
leg.
Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
Make sure that 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.
Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., and continues holding at 180°F. until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.
end and parallel to
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Auto Reheat
Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared
foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.
Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain
moisture.
E
Foods Recommended
require constant attention and foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated. It is best to use Time Cook.
Easy
to Use
Simply touch REHEAT pad, desired code and START pad.
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while the words “ROOM T“ or “CHILL” are displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch the START pad immediately.
Auto Reheat Codes
Automatic Reheating codes 1 and 2 are designed to give easy automatic reheating results with foods that are either chilled in the refrigerator or are at room temperature.
Touch number pad 1 or 2 for desired code For example, touch number pad 2 to reheat food that
1s
at refrigerator temperature
Display shows “CHILL” and
“CODE 2“
A wide variety of previously cooked foods, including
lefiovers,
can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food. For reheating plates of leftovers, it is best to use Time Cook. See the cookbook.
Foods Not Recommended
Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that
CODE
~
Foods at room temperature
CODE
2
Foods at refrigerator temperature
Example:
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Place covered food in oven. Touch REHEAT pad.
“RHEAT” shows on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
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After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display Touch START pad
“RHEAT” and “CODE 2“ are
displayed
Beep sounds when steam
1s
sensed and “RHEAT” 1s replaced by cook
tme
Rotate or stir food lf necessary Close door and touch START pad to
fimsh
heating When done, oven displays “End” and beeps every minute until door
1s
opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad 1s touched
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results.
Always use microwave-safe
con~iners
lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if the container is safe? Put it to the test described on page 3.
Never use tight-sealing plastic
lids—they can prevent
escaping and cause poor reheating results.
. Match the amount of food to the size of the containers at least half full for best
results.
Be sure 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
the beeping signal (if required).
and cover them with
rnicrowave-
steam from
contiiner. Fill
oukide
contiiner
of the
and the inside
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using the suggested code, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook I and power
level 10 for 30-second increments until the desired temperature is reached. An acceptable temperature for reheating most foods is 160°
to
165°F.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Reheat?
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.
quic~y,
Q. I tried to warm some chow
mein noodles using Auto Reheat.
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.
Q.
May I use Auto Reheat when I am reheating many foods in more than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because foods may vary in density and amount and in attention needed during reheating, it is best to use Time Cook when reheating many foods.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Q. Are there any other foods
which are reheated best using Time Cook, rather than Auto Reheat?
A. Bakery
foods, candies, melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable, are reheated best by using Time Cook.
Q.
Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Reheating?
A. No, most types of plastic storage dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and food may not heat properly during Auto Reheat.
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Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the following page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for a weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3
see Conversion Guide at right).
ounces;
When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior. You may the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.
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Conversion Guide
If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Before you begin, check the guide located at the front of the oven, visible when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
2. Touch
to know your food’s
AU~
DEFROST pad.
Display shows
“LBS” and
“DEF”
replaced by “START”, flashing.
4. Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time counting down.
is displayed and “1.2” is
“1.2:’ “WEIGHT~’
“DEF~’
After 4 seconds,
Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-1o
11 .7
12-13 .8 14-15
Pounds
.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6
.9
“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed
and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.
mice
during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and “TURn” flashes on the display.
flashes until you open the door, attend your food (see guide on next page), close the door and touch the START pad.
When defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
“TURn”
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Auto Defrost Guide
~COMMENDED
FOODS WEIGHT
Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
MIN.-MAX.
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Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Beef Patties Roast
Ribs
Steak 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Stew
Whole Chicken
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate.
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
FINT
Turn over.
SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL
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Turn over.
Turn over.
shield.
over,
Turn over.
separate.
Turn over and shield.
STAND TIME
Separate and shield where necessary.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Remove defrosted
areas and break apart. Separate patties.
Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.
Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.
Turn over and shield.
5 minutes
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2 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
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10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
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Turkey Breast
(breast side Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
UP)
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
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Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Cornish hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
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Fish fillets
0.1 -3.0 lbs.
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Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate.
Whole fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Turn over and
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Turn over.
Turn over.
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Remove wrapper and turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
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shield
tiil
and
head.
Shield where 20 minutes in necessary. refrigerator
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Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
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10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
5 minutes
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Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.
Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.
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Hold under cold running water.
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Defrosting by
~me
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quic~y
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
defrosting help. To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1:
strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
thaw foods such as
Power level 3 is automatically set
See your cookbook for
Place package of frozen
br-d,
Step 5:
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and flashes package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting
can be defrosted in the package.
Turn package over, close
“End:’
open door, remove
~ps
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
Questions 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
a hurry? A. Yes,
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 in about 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.
but they will need more
small
items in
How to
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After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Chage ~wer hvel
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 dinners 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
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defrosting tips.
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Q.
Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during defrosting 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.
You may open the door at
Automatic
Cooting
The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times
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.
Note: Use of the metal shelf with Automatic Cooking is recommended.
N~
Foods Recommended
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
Temp
Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Easy
AUTO COOK, desired CODE and on the display and the sensor is
activated to sense steam from food.
to
Use
Simply touch three control START. The word “AUTO” appears
pads—
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while the word steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and
touch START immediately.
“AU~”
is
displayed—
Example:
AUTOM
\
Place covered food in oven. Touch
AU~
COOK pad. “ENTER COOK
CODE” flashes on display.
Touch number pad for desired code.
“CODE 2“ shows. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display.
Touch START pad.
cod
A wide variety of foods, including
meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods,
can be Auto Cooked.
Foods Not Recommended
Foods that must be cooked foods that require constant attention,
foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and
uncoveti,
Automatic Cooking Codes
Automatic cooking codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number
of foods.
Code 1, designed for reheating foods
quic~y,
automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.
When codes 2 through 8 are
selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals. The word
“AU~”
replaced by cooking time, counting down. 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 frequently prepared
fresh or uncooked foods and
appropriate codes are recommend
in the recipes and Automatic
Cooking Control Guide on pages
22 and 23.
turns the oven off
on the display is then
The word indicating steam sensor is DO DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.
Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “AUTO” is replaced by cooking time, counting down. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
“AU~”
N~
OPEN DOOR.
shows on display,
activatd.
OPEN~G
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How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your
By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than
the code would regularly provide.
For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken 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 chicken in the example above, code 49 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 4 would provide.
Enmple:
~ste
AUTOM
Touch
AU~
COOK pad.
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. seconds,
Touch START. “AUTO” shows on display. DO N~ OPEN DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish cooking.
“CODE4”
“STA~”
shows.
flashes on display.
Afir4
Questiom
Q. Whydoesmyovenautomatidy cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook 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
Q. If my food is not completely
cooked after using the suggested code, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook I and power
level 10 for a few minutes until
completion.
Q Do d fmh
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 quic~y,
which shortens the cooking time and leaves food undercooked.
Cover tightly and reset Auto Cook.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of
foods 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.
as recommended on guide and cover
well for even, complete cooking.
Q.
Should I use Auto Cook to
c;ok
pudding or sauces?
A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during
&
Amers
first phase or Auto.
or frozen
Add water to the vegetables
20
vegetablm
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 the 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 may keep food from cooking 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.
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.
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Automatic
CooHng ~ps
Containers and Covers
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers. They can prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to overcook.
Match the amount of food to
the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half full for best results.
. Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Stir or rotate some foods after
a beeping signal, if required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and
recip
How
on the folloting pages.
to Adapt Microwave
Casserole Recipes
c
Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients, stirring or rotating at different stages during cooking.
Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in food amount.
size
to the
Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap. Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray.
For frozen entrees with foil covering and plastic lids, remove foil cover and
re-cover with plastic lid.
Use oblong or square containers for foods, such as chicken, spareribs, chops, chuck roasts and corn on the
cob:
Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Wper
plates
should not be used for automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.
.
For saucy casseroles, cover
container with lid or plastic wrap. For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.
Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.
. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown
above. Break food
up thoroughly
after oven signals.
For meat and fish loaves, use either the round or loaf
safe
containers. Cover with plastic
microwave-
wrap.
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Fish
fillek,
whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit Cover with plastic wrap.
Whole or large halves of vegetables, such as cauliflower or squash, should be placed in round or square container close to size of vegetable. Add
1/2
cup water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Automatic
Cooting
Control Guide
Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and time, counting down, is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START pad.
Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
Auto
Cook
Food Canned
Foods
Thin—water and milk-based
sauces, gravies Thick—chili, beef
stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky soups
Vegetables-8 to 16 ounces
soups,
Code
1
2
2
Foods should be covered with lid to dish or plastic wrap to prevent spattering and 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.
After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs additional cooking, return food to oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.
Container
Approx.
Time
Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min.
container matched to amount of food.
Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min. container matched to amount of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.
per cup
per cup
4 to 8 min.
. To adjust cook time to suit individual tastes, add a “l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook code. See page 20 for instructions.
Use of Auto Cook feature with
oven shelf is not recommended.
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
hftovers
Convenience Foods Frozen dinners (with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta)
Frozen dinner
entree (individual) Pouch Tray
Frozen dinner entree (2 to 3 servings)
Frozen breakfast entrees
Grocery-Shelf dinner entrees
2
2
4
3 5
5
3
3
Plate or microwave-
safe container matched to amount of food.
Package tray or plate
Pouch Tray
Tray
Package wrap or tray
Package
to 4 min. per
serving
6 to 10 min.
3 to 6 min.
8 to 11 min.
18 to 22 min.
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic lid to plate or plastic covering in place on tray.
If tray
has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.
If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.
leave
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Food Casseroles
Pre-cooked ingredients in
sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey
tetrazzini, and
franks and beans
Uncooked
ingredients, such as
scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew
Meats, Poultry, Seafood Chicken pieces
(Up to 2
Whole chicken
(Up
Fish fillets (1 lb.)
Meat loaf Hamburger patties
(4) Sausage patties
(12 oz.) Pork chops
(4, % to %-in. thick) Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)
%
lbs.)
to
3
Ibs.)
(lfi
lbs.)
Auto Cook
Code
6
7
5
8
3
6 3
3
8
2
Container
lM-
to
3-qt.
casserole
with lid
3-qt.
1%- to
with lid
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
9x5x3-in. loaf dish 8-in. square dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish
casserole
Approx. ~me
20 to 30 min.
40 to 55 min.
8 to 24 min.
30 to 40 min.
7 to 10 min.
24 to 28 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
30 to 35 min.
4 to 7 min.
Comments
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as
directed on package.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.
When oven signals, turn patties over.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Vegetables Frozen,
1O-OZ.
block
Frozen,
1O-OZ.
pouch
Baking potatoes (4, 6 to 8 oz. each)
Cubed potatoes
(Up to 2 lbs.)
Fresh vegetables, such as carrots,
brussels
broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans
sprouts,
Fruit Baked apples, pears
(4)
2
3
4
4
4
2
l-qt.
casserole
with lid Pouch on
safe plate
8-in. square dish
2-qt. casserole with lid
lM-
with lid
2-qt. casserole with lid
microwave-
to 2-qt. casserole
7 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
12 to 16 min.
20 to 30 min.
13 to 15 min.
12 to 14 min.
Add amount of water recommended on package.
Cut slits in pouch as directed on package.
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.
1%
Add 1 to
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven signals, stir if necessary.
Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.
cup water.
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Automatic
CooHng
Meat and 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
3 tablespoons dry minced onions
1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup instant rice
1
(151A
oz.) can kidney beans,
undrained
1 (141A
oz.) can tomatoes,
chopped and undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
In large mixing bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in 2-qt. casserole. Set aside.
In small mixing bowl, combine rice, beans, tomatoes and chili powder. Mix well and pour over meatballs. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.
Sweet Tart
Auto Cook Code 2 Approx. Cooking Time-10 min. Makes about 80 hors d’oeuvres
1 (10 oz.) jar currant jelly 1 (6 oz.) jar prepared mustard
2
Ibs.
frankfurters, cut into
l-in. pieces.
In 2-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.
finks
Chicken Teriyaki
Auto Cook Code 8 Approx. Cooking Time—45 min. Makes 4 Servings
1/4
cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup orange juice
1 whole chicken (about 3 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 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish. Marinate
1 hour on each side. Place chicken
breast-side-up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook code 8. When oven signals,
remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki Sauce. In measuring cup, 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 and place on a
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 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2
cup water
2 tablespoons
onion
1/4
teaspoon pepper
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
rotate dish 1/4 turn.
8. When oven signals,
l-pt.
baf
instint
lbs.)
glass
minced
SamWe-Wild
Mce
Casserole
Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—20 min.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 lb. hot bulk sausage 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2
cup green pepper, chopped
llA
cups water
1 (10%
oz.) can cream of
mushroom soup
1 (8 oz.) pkg. long grain and
wild rice with seasoning packet
1 cup Cheddar cheese,
shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
Brown sausage, celery, onion,
mushrooms and green pepper together until well browned. Drain thoroughly.
In 2-qt. casserole, combine meat mixture, water, soup, rice, cheese, salt and pepper. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Stir mixture when oven signals.
Swiss
Auto Cook Code 7 Approx. Cooking Time—65 min. Makes 6 Servings
lYZ Ibs.
1/4 cup flour
llA 1/8
Cut
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
Steak
round steak, l/2-in.
thick, tenderized
teaspoons salt
teaspoon pepper
1 thinly sliced medium onion
1 (14V2
oz.) can tomatoes
meat in 6 pieces and coat with
3-qt. casserole. Cover
7.
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Automatic
Cooting
Vegetable and fruit Recipes
Zsty
Squash and
Tomatoes
Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—15 min. Makes 4 Servings
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini, thinly
sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly
sliced
2 small tomatoes, each cut into
4 wedges
In 2-qt. casserole, combine butter, garlic powder, oregano, basil, seasoned salt and pepper. Add zucchini and yellow squash. Toss to coat. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
Country-StyleYeUow
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 cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
8 strips crisply cooked bacon,
crumbled
In 2-qt. glass dish, mix together all ingredients, using
bacon. bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 5.
SprinHe top with remaining
1/2 of crumbled
Squash
Corn
Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Makes 4 Servings
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup crushed crackers
Place egg in beat well with fork. Stir in sugar, corn, crackers and butter. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook
code 3. When done, center will be just barely set. Let stand 5 minutes.
SprinMe
serving.
~ddi~
Time-u
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
2 tablespoons butter, cut in
pieces Paprika
11/2-qt.
casserole and
with paprika before
min.
miIk,
@plant Itiliano
Auto Cook Code 5 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings
1 medium eggplant 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese,
shredded
1 (6 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese,
shredded
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. cheese and microwave at High (10)
1 to 2 minutes until cheese has
melted.
SprinHe
with mozzarella
Hneapple Casserole
Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—21 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple
chunks, drained
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 cups buttery-flavored cracker
crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
Spread pineapple chunks evenly in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Combine sugar and flour; sprin~e over pineapple. Top with cracker crumbs and drizzle melted butter over crumbs. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.
Spicy Apple Cobbler
Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
1 (22 oz.) can prepared apple
pie filling
1 (9 oz.) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely
chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
In 8-in. square dish, spread pie
filling. In small bowl, mix together cake
mix, peanuts, butter, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg until crumbly.
SprinHe evenly over apples. Cover
with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
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How to Use the Oven Shelf
Do not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven.
Roduct
damage may result.
. Use potholders when handling
metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.
Do not store microwave
browning dish on
Use of shelf with Auto Cook
metil
shelf.
Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating
Before placing food in the dishes,
check to see that they will on or under the cookware is microwave-safe.
I
sheif.
fit
together
Also, be–sure
or Auto Reheat is not recommended.
The two position wire shelf is
specifically designed for added
c~pacity
your Spacemak~r@ microwav~
heating-and reheating in
oven.
1
More than one food may be heated Cookware for heating or reheating or reheated and ready to serve at the include 1 cup measuring cup, same time. 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch
When microwaving with the oven shelf, some
techni~ues
will differ
loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.
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 31/2 inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.
Batters and dough foods and uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf.
Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.
following cookbook directions.
Positioning the Shelf
To position the shelf, slightly and fit the shelf support guides
onto
the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.
Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or sidewall
of the oven.
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 right-side upon
four shelf supports and not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.
tiptheback
onto
the support
all
Use
pot
holders when handling
food; heated together with
yo~r
oven shelf, especially when heating
larger amounts of food in 8-in. square or other 2-quart size
casseroles. The
ex~ra
steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.
Use wax paper or plastic wrap
instead of lids on casseroles. Lids
may add too much height to dish.
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How to Heat or Reheat Similar
Two plates of leftovers maybe
reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High
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.
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 time per together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Several small bowls of leftovers may be heated in the same way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.
~pes
casseroie-and
of Food
(10) for 2 to 3
su~ested
microwave
add the times
Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners (10 to
both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes. If there are foil covers,
remove them and return the trays of
food to their boxes. (Battered foods
should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally. ) Place in oven with one TV dinner or entree on right side of shelf and the second dinner or entree on left side of floor. Microwave at High (10) for 7 minutes. Reverse 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 floor
1 to 2 more minutes.
U
oz. each) are
positi~ns
(top to
How to Reheat Several Different
~pes
of Foods
Together
When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be
o-nthe”oven
are
ordy
the shelf. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom 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.
floor, while
warmed should be placed on
Dlaced
foods’which
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes
~
ahead
oftirne,
smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the
ol:hers
let the cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See Heating Guide in
cooktiook.
stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
Place on floor larger or more dense foods which need the most
heating, such as chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
then add other
are heated satisfactorily,
underheated food continue
) After half
lefiover
of~ime,
fried
n
Care and
C1eani~
Your new microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:
Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening door a few minutes 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. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched and the control panel can be
damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the
Walls and floor.
be removed with a paper towel, while others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with
a
sudsy
cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside).
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 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 removal with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.
Some
Window: Wipe
the
afier
cooking
Imide
spatters can
If grease
oven
NW
Ami@
Ami”
After using Bon cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon 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&r using as possible.
To clean, wipe with rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.
Shelf Accessory. Your shelf
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
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.
clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Ami@
occur.
How to Clean the
Case.
Clean the outside of your oven with soap and a 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. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord.
soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,
sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
Wipe with a damp
If the cord becomes
brand
brand cleanser
sudsy
cloth, then
Do not
Oufiide
28
Cooktop
To replace
light/night light, first
power at main fuse or circuit breaker
Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the
adhesive seal by the bulbs. incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High-intensity, 40-watt bulbs
(40SllN/1), which are available in
supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
Li@t/Ni@t Li@t
REMOVE SCREW
combination cooktop
disconnect
panel
or pull
Repiac~ wi~h
gentlv
plug.
unscrewing
40-watt
Oven Li@t
I
To replace disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or
Remove the top grill by taking out 2 screws that hold it in place,
your oven light, first
pull
plug.
-
When NIGHT LIGHT pad is touched, the hood light operates
at a lower intensity for use as a night light.
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.
In situations
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.
I
Clean off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent.
About 1 tablespoon of ammonia
may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.
The
Exhamt
(WB02X4235)
.,
I
Feature
.
To remove grease filter,
“finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out.
II
To replace grease filter,
filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.
grasp the
slide the
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. The 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.
~an ~esult
-,@
%
n
INSURE PROPER
GROUNO
EXISTS
Fig. 1
BEFORE USE
ME+AL
FILTER
COO~P/NIGHT
The exhaust hood
microwave oven is equipped with two metal 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.
fiIters
which collect
METAL
FILTER
I
LIGHT
feature on your
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
To clean grease filter, soak,
agitate filter in a solution of hot water and detergent. 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.
should be cleaned at least once a month.
29
then
Filters
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 under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
-
Questiom?
m
v
-
PROBLEM OVEN WILL
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL
N~ ST~T
FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED
Use This
N~
Woblem
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
o
A
fise
in
circuit breaker,
Unplug your
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into
Door not securely closed.
START must be touched
~other
Make sure you
CLEAR/OFF was
Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.
Make sure you entered a code number after touching
AU~
Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount
of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & H and
o
Incorrect power
o
Dish ~s not
Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.
G
Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking
more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.
Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.
previous
time
o Cemin
Cooking Control Guide.
o
probe not insefied
selection
DEFROST
in Auto Cook
vege~bles need a s~ding time after
Solver
your
home may be
microwave oven, then plug it back in.
en~red
have
entered cooking time after touching
touch~
orAU~
level
entered. Check cookbook for recommended power
~~~,
micro~ving lefihu~idi~ or
turned or
finction.
properly
blown or~e circuit
afier
entering cooking
~ready in oven
acciden~lly,
REHEAT.
stirr~.
Some dishes require specific instructions.
moistum in oven,
into
meat or dish
and
Reset
using Au@
when using Temp C~WHold or Auto
breaker tripped.
wdl
receptacle.
SelWtiOn.
cLEAR/oFF
cooking
additiond
not
TIME
program
AUTO COOK,
cooking time for completion.
thUS
Cook.
Replace fuse or reset
touched to cancel it.
COOK I & II.
and touch
lessening the cooking
Ch~k
START.
AU~
ROAST,
level.
Automatic
Roast functions. Check cookbook for specific instructions.
*
“PRObE”
APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer
Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp
CooWHold
o
During
or Auto Roast.
Auto
c~kor
Auto
be detected.
Ml
these things are normal with your microwave oven:
. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
operating at power levels other than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
Reheat
program,
may occur while
Center@
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace
any
part of
oven
the microwave
that fails because of a
manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron
tube
if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read
your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
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Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
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. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Part No. 164 D2092P131
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Pub.
No.
49-8101
4-90
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
GE
Manager—Consumer Affairs,
Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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