GE JVM152J User Manual

Contents

Oven

Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration
Auto Cook

Auto Defrost
Auto Reheat

Auto Roast
Auto Simmer

Auto Start
Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services
Control Panel 6,7 Time Cook

Cook ‘N Watch
Cooking Complete Reminder 8

Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan

Extension Cords

Features
Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions
Hold Time

29

4
2

19-24

16, 17

14, 15
12, 13

13

11

2429

31

10

9

6,29

29

8

29
29

9

28

Microwaving Tips
Minute/Second Timer

Model and Serial Numbers
Oven Shelf 5,26,27

Power Levels
Precautions

Problem
Recipes, Cooking Tips

Safety Instructions

Temperature Cook
Temperature Probe

Time Defrost
Warranty

3
9

2

9-12

2-5

2-5

11

11-13

10
18

Back Cover

Model

F

Help us help you...

Before

your oven,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.

Keep

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,

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

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
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.

original purchaser,

This
Please be certain that it is.

Write to:
GE Appliances

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

must be registered.

If you received a

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.

these

are normal

with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.
. Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your 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

(a)

Not

this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in

exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

Not Place any

between the oven front face and
the door
residue to accumulate on
surfaces.

(c)
if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no
damage to the:

(1) door
(2) hinges and latches @roken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

allow soil or cleaner

Not Operate

Drive

to operate

object

the oven

2

Microwaving Tips

●

Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is
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

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.

●

plastic wrap

dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.

. Some microwaved foods
require stirring,
rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in

foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes,
livers to prevent bursting.

towels, wax paper and

Most glass

can be used to cover

or

Check the cookbook.

yolks and chicken

Read all

before

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

reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:

.

appliance

intended use

as described in this

manual.
.

“PRECAUTIONS

the

specific

EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be

grounded.

Connect

to

properly grounded outlet, See
on page 29.

. This microwave oven is

designed

heat

cook food, and is not intended

laboratory or industrial use.

●

o~ration,

into its own

outlet, to prevent flickering of

blowing of fuse or

tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance

provided

not cover or block

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use

●

D

O

immerse power

or plug in water.

●

power cord

from

surfaces.

●

let

cord

hang

over edge of table or counter.

not operate this

if
it has a damaged power cord or
plug,

is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

appliance.

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 28.
.

appliance should be

serviced
personnel.

Contact nearest

service

authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

.

with

any

appliance,

supervision is necessary when
used by children.

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:
–Donot overcook food.

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.

–Do not use

paper

Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal

which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may

–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven

a

microwave popcorn accessory or

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.
–Do

not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage
oven and the danger of

the

If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times–it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.

–Do not overcook potatoes.
They

could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage to your oven.

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

●

keep oven door closed, turn

off, and disconnect power

cord, or shutoff

at

fuse

circuit breaker panel.

products such as

eggs and
example,

whole

explode
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could resdt in
injury.

baby food in

glass jars, even without their lids;

mixtures.
.
beverages in narrow

(especidy carbonated
beverages). Even if the container
is opened, pressure can buildup,
This can cause the container to
burst, possibly

●

Use

as directed in

in injury.

this book and the cookbook
provided.

TV dinners maybe
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove top foil cover

return tray to box. When
using metal in the microwave
oven,

away

keep
from

(other than

at least 1

of

Cookware may become hot

because
the heated
be needed to han~e the cookware.

Sometimes, the

and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids

as pasta) may tend to boil over
more
less moisture.

refer to page

how to

heat transferred from

Potholders

floor can

hot

touching

than

Be

floor during

containing

this

28

for instructions on

the inside of the oven.

(such

occur,

●

Thermometer-Do not use

a thermometer in food you are
microwaving
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 it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven

●

Plastic

cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very
be used
safe plastic may not be as tolerant

of overcooking conditions as
glass or ceramic materials and
may
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)
subject empty cookware to

microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.

●

cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least

possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will

●

oven.

possibly resulting in injury.

cooking pork,

directions

assures that, in the remote

and meat

Pressure

and will

If you leave the

cookware-Plastic

but should

Even

or char if subjected to

follow

and always

be safe to eat,

a microwave

up inside

it to burst,

●

Foods with unbroken outer

such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and

yolks

(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.

plastic

for use in

wrap is suitable

microwave ovens.

Check the package for proper use.
.

and

tightly

cooking pouches

plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.

they are
not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,

storage containers

at least

uncoved

be

they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering

and direct steam

away from hands and face.

Spontaneous
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly

microwave oven.

remoti from the

To

prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.

4

THE EXHAUST HOOD

●

Have it
grounded
See the

special initiation

and properly

a

packed with the microwave oven.

●

The

operate

Fan Feature, page

fan in the oven

under

(see

the
fan is operating, caution is
required to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental

fires while the

fan is in use. For this reason:

USE OF THE OVEN

SHELF

●

Remove the shelf from oven

when not in use.

●

Do not store or cook with shelf
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. Do not use shelf with
Automatic Cooking feature.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessory

Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.

Charcoal Filter Kit

non-vented installation.

for

over

–Never
unattended at high

surface units

settings.

smoking and greasy

that

ignite and
if efiaust fan is operating. To
minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat

when necessary.

—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
operating

because it may spread

fan

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

The Touch Control

controls electronically with the touch of a finger.

designed to be easy to use and understand.

allows you to set the oven

It’s

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 the

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 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. Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level
after entering defrosting time. See page 18. )

4. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check
time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
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.)

CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

7. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then number pad
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. )

Displays time of day, time or temperature

touch

touch number pads 1, 3 and O and

Allows you to program your oven to

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.)

cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3
minutes. (See page 10. )

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. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change from
automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power
level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

15. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking

time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power
level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

16. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad

to start the oven.

17. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight.

The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting
time. (See page 16. )

18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number to slow-cook or
temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.
(See pages 12 and 13.)

to turn on night light.

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.

8. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, Code
START for quick reheating of prepared foods. (See pages

14 and 15.)

or 2 and

6

I

I

AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS

7

Features of Your Microwave Oven

(For all

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.

features except Auto Roast Code 4.)

I

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.

This is to certi~ that

this unit has been tested
in conformance with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210

7. Receptacle for Temperature

Probe. Probe must be securely

inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto
Roast cooking.

8. MicroThermometer~
Temperature Probe.

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions only.

9.
Doubles the oven capacity when
reheating or cooking smaller food
items. (For complete use of shelf,
see pages 26 and 27.)

at 0.10
230
237 Her.

5.5

6.7 Her.

Use with

Metal Shelf.

10. Touch Control

Digital Display.

information on each feature,
see pages 6 and 7.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

Grease Filters.

14. Oven Floor.

15. Automatic Cooking Guide.

For detailed

Light.

and

8

How to Use the Minute/Second

The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:

. It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.

How to

a 3-Minute

Phone Call

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 pad. Display
shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
time of day.

Using a Holding

The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
between microwave cooking functions.
The time

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.

Programming Delayed
Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch either the
TIME COOK I & II, TEMP
COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST
pad and enter cook time,
temperature or code. Touch

number of minutes to delay cooking.

When delaying

Cook/Hold
or Auto Roast cooking, be sure
probe is in food.

Touch START
pad. Timer will count down to zero
and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and

Cook

say you want to defrost a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

GA—IU appG~I

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

“ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN

for a defrosting time of 15 minutes.

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.)

4:

by

Set

or hold

time

TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.

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

appears

on display and “TIME” flashes.

I

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

“ENTER COOK

● lt can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN

for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

“COOK TIME” flashes and

on display.

Step 8:

TIME” and

Touch START pad.

counting

down, show on display. As each
oven display shows instructions

entered and the function.

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

signals and display flashes

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.

Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount of
time. Then program the hold time
and the amount of cooking time. 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

I

for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.

A

Time Cook I &II allows you to
microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic power levels
10
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.

or change power level

Step

5: When time is up, the oven
signals and display flashes
Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

the

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 7: “COOK TIME

“POWER 10” and time, counting

down, show on display.

Step 8:

programmed cook time, the second
power level,
and the second programmed cook
time, counting down, show on the
display.

Step 9:

signals and display flashes
The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10: Open the door.

At the end of the

“COOK TIME II”

When time is up, the oven

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.

Step 2:

Display shows “:

Step 3: Select your cooking time.
Touch 1 and
time of one minute. Display shows

TIME I“ 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.)

Step 4: Touch START pad.

“COOK TIME

and time, counting down, show
on the display.

Fill a cup 2/3 full of

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER COOK

and “POWER

“POWER 10”

I“ flashes.

“COOK

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close
the door.

Step 2:

Display shows “:

I

Step 3: Select your cooking time.

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a

cooking time of two minutes and 15

seconds. Display shows
“POWER

flashes.

Step 4:
Step

Step

Place food in oven in

I &II..!;:

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

“ENTER COOK

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

5: Set your cooking time.

How to

After setting cooking time,
touch the POWER LEVEL
pad, then touch desired

number for new power level.

6: Touch START pad.

::

O“ and “POWER

“COOK TIME I“

Power

10

I“ flashes.

and

Cook ‘N

The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a
short-term cooking program which

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

COOK’

,

Step 1:

pad. After 4 seconds, “START”
flashes on the display.

Step 2:

‘N
to 3 minutes, show on display.
Power level 10 is automatically set
in oven but another

be selected, either during
programming or during cooking.

Step 3:

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

Touch START pad. “COOK

and time, counting up

level can

::;,:..

Open the door or touch the

Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook
a variety of foods to the desired
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.

The Temperature Probe

Sensor

Handle

1

Clip

The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food.
The probe must be used when
using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto
Roast functions. To use the probe
properly, follow directions on
page 12.

Cable
End

Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

into roast and seat the cable end
of the probe securely into the
receptacle in the oven wall. Close
the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD pad. The display panel
shows “F” and “POWER 10.”
“ENTER FOOD TEMP” flashes
on the display.

Insert temperature probe

Step 4: Touch the POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes
on the display. Touch 5 for medium
power. “FOOD

and

“POWER 5“ show on the display.

Step 5: Touch START pad. If
internal temperature of the roast is
less than

display will show

“COOL”; if temperature is
or above, display will show
temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

is reached,
the oven will sound and display
will show “Hold?’ The oven will
then hold the temperature.

Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food
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:

Touch AUTO START pad

(instead of START pad).
Step 2: Enter the time you want

the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking
program.

Step

4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.

delay.

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; foods
will heat more evenly though
requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

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

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.

oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,

it may damage the oven.
Q.

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

flash on

Can I leave my probe in the

if it touches the oven wall,

Can I Temp Cook different

Step

3: Touch 1,6 and O for

“FOOD TEMP” flashes and

and “POWER 10” show

on the display.

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Automatic Roasting

Auto Roast uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired
serving temperature. Unlike

Cook/Hold, which uses a
single power level, Auto Roast
uses 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.

Place pork roast in cooking bag
and place in microwave-safe dish.

Note: By touching the
ROAST pad during cooking, the
meat’s internal temperature will be
displayed. (“COOL” will be
displayed until meat reaches
When pad is released, doneness
code reappears on the display.

for

Auto

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 Medium

●

AUTO

ROAST

[

BEHIND DOOR

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,

“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. )

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. After you turn the roast,

close the door and touch START.

(Note: Oven continues to cook
after the signal whether or not
roast is turned over. )

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.

Time

Hold*

Minutes

o

5-1o

Doneness

Display

WELL

Food
Beef (5 pound max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

Well

Code

2

Final

Temp.

(minutes per pound)

Pork (5 pound max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 pound max.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area. )

*Recommended standing time before serving.

2

3

10

WELL

WELL

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Food

Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

Temp.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

rime/Hours

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Display

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover

If adding vegetables

sure they are completely covered

by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe I inch

from top surface. Stir after 3
hours, if possible.

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe
into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel
leg. Turn over after l/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and
meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every

hours.

Add enough liquid to cover peas at
least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

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
as explained on page 12. Display
shows “SIM” and “CODE

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 restart oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch
CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

Auto Roast

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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

up reheating times in the

cookbook or rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that
escapes as food heats, this feature
automatically
heating time to various types and

Because all cooking containers
must be covered during automatic

reheating, this feature is best with
foods you want to steam or retain

moisture.

Note:
Use of the
Auto Reheat is
recommended.

the oven’s

shelf with

Foods Recommended

foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating should not
be Auto Reheated. It is best to Time
Cook these foods.

Easy to Use

Simply touch three control
REHEAT, desired CODE and
START.

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
are at room temperature.

in the refrigerator or

Foods at room
temperature

Foods at refrigerator
temperature

❑

Touch number pad 1 or 2 for
desired code. For example, touch
number pad 2 to reheat food that
is at refrigerator temperature.

Display shows “CHILL 2“ and

“CODE” flashes.

.

Q

seconds, “START” flashes on

the display. Touch the START pad.

A wide variety of previously
cooked foods,
can be Auto Reheated.
is recommended for single-servings
of food. For reheating plates of
leftovers, it is best to use Time
Cook. See the cookbook.

Reheat

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must

be reheated uncovered, foods that

require

attention and

Example:

AUTOMATIC COO KINGI

AUTO

Place covered food in oven. Touch
the REHEAT

“RHEAT” shows on display and
“ENTER CODE” flashes.

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“RHEAT” and “CODE 2“ are

displayed.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed
and “RHEAT” is replaced by
cooking time counting down. Rotate
or stir food, if necessary, Close the
door and touch the START pad to
finish heating. When done, display
shows “End” and oven beeps every
minute until the door is opened or
the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Containers and Covers

Questions & Answers

Q. I tried to warm some chow

Appropriate containers and coverings
help assure good reheating results.

●

Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
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 steam from
escaping and cause poor reheating
results.

. Match the amount of food to
the size of the

Fill
containers at least half full for best
results.

. Be sure the outside of the

cooking

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

the beeping signal (if required).

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

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.

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

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
defrosting times and power levels
for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on
page 17. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide at right). Then
touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time
and changes power levels during
defrosting to give even defrosting
results.

the

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide
located-at
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 in microwave-safe
dish and close door.

of the oven,

to know the food

3. Enter weight. For example, touch
number pads 1 and 2 for weight

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See

Conversion Guide at right.)

Display shows
“LBS” and
“DEF” is displayed and “1.2” is
replaced by

“WEIGHTJ’

4 seconds,

flashing.

of

When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow
the food to stand in order to finish
defrosting the interior. You may take

the food out of the oven if you wish.

Stand time recommendations are

given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.

12-13
14-15

.8

.9

2. Touch

“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed
and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

pad.

4. Touch START pad. Display
shows defrost time counting down.

during defrosting, the
oven beeps 4 times and “TURn”
flashes. “TURn” flashes until you

open the door, attend the food (see
guide on next page), close the door
and touch 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.

Auto Defrost Guide

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT

SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties
Roast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

I I

Ribs

Steak
Stew

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

I 0.1 -5.Olbs.

0.1 -5.0

lbs.

I

Whole Chicken

Breast

side up)

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0

Turn over.

Separate.

over. Remove defrosted

Turn over.

over and

shield.

over. Remove defrosted

Turnover.

Turn over and
separate.

I

shield.

Turn over.

over. Separate and remove

I

Remove wrapper
and turn over.

Separate and shield
where

II I

Remove defrosted
pieces.

areas and break apart.
Separate patties.
Shield if necessary.

I

pieces. Shield if
necessary.

Separate and remove

defrosted

I

Shield where
necessary.

defrosted pieces.

II

pieces.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

90 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

20 minutes in
refrigerator

5 minutes

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

over.

Turn over.

Fish fillets

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -3.0 lbs.

I

Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate.

Whole fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs.

small pieces of foil.

over and
shield tail and
head.

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Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

II

Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

II I

5 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

Hold under
cold running
water.

Defrosting by

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
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables,
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
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 the cookbook for 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
the door. Be sure package contains
no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “:

Place package of frozen

TIME

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER

TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select one-half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook.

4 and
time of 4 minutes. Display shows

and “POWER

TIME” flashes.

For example, touch

“DEF

Step 4: Touch START.
and time, counting down, show on
display. When cycle is completed,
the oven signals and display flashes

The oven then automatically

shuts

off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START pad.

Step

6: When oven signals and

display flashes

remove package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

●

For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.

●

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.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad,
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,

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
half; power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
one-third. During either, rotate or

stir food frequently.
Q.

times shown in the cookbook
seem right for my food?

A. Defrosting

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

Q.

thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
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 pad. The oven
begins operating if time is left on
timer. If not, reset timer.

but they will need more

Why don’t the defrosting

times shown in

Should all foods be completely

You may open the door at

How to Change

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

● Check the cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

18

Automatic Cooting

The Auto Cook feature eliminates
your need to lookup cooking times

in the cookbook or guess how long

to set cooking time.

sensing the steam that escapes as
food microwaves, this feature
automatically
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 you want to steam or retain
moisture.

By actually

the oven’s

Foods Recommended

foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after cooking should not be
Auto Cooked. It is best to Time
Cook these foods.

Foods that microwave best using
the temperature probe should be

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Simply touch three control

COOK, desired CODE and

START. The word
on the display and the sensor is
activated to sense steam from food.

appears

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 the START pad immediately.

is

Automatic Cooking Codes

Example:

AUTO ‘::
COOK

Place covered food in oven. Touch
the AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER
COOK CODE” flashes on the
display.

-----

Touch number pad for desired code.

“CODE 2“ appears on the display.
After 4 seconds, “START” flashes
on the display. Touch the START
pad.

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 uncovered,
foods that require constant attention,
foods that require addition of
ingredients during cooking and

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 quickly, turns the oven off
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

“AUTO” on the display is then
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

fresh or uncooked foods and

appropriate codes are recommended

in the recipes and Automatic

Cooking Control Guide on pages
22 and 23.

prepared

The word “AUTO” appears on the
display, indicating steam sensor is

activated. DO
OPENING DOOR MAY
COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed
and “AUTO” is replaced by cooking
time counting down. Rotate or stir
food, if necessary. Close door and
touch START pad to finish cooking.
When done, oven beeps every
minute until the door is opened or
the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

OPEN DOOR.

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How to Adjust

Auto Cook Codes to

Suit Your Taste

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.

I

Touch
CODE” flashes on display.

3

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in
that order. “CODE 4“ shows and

“START” flashes on display.

Touch START.
display. DO
until first oven signal, then rotate
dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close
door and touch START to finish
cooking.

COOK pad. “ENTER

shows on

OPEN DOOR

&

Q.
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.
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
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
cook pudding or sauces?

A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during

does

phase or Auto.

or

Add water to the vegetables

vegetables

cooking; therefore, Time Cook is
recommended.

Q. My scalloped

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

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

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

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.

for microwaving.

Automatic Cooting

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

overcook.

● Match the amount of food to

the size of the

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 recipes on the following pages.

How to Adapt Microwave
Casserole Recipes

●

Select recipes that do not require

adding ingredients, stirring or
rotating at different stages during
cooking.

cause food to

Fill

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

Use
foods,

or sauare containers for

as

spareribs,

Plastic wrap covering should

be vented over food to allow for

escaping steam. Seal by pressing
plastic wrap firmly around edges.

should not be used
for automatic cooking. Use
microwave-safe

or

for

reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.

●

Use microwave-safe containers
that are appropriate in size to the
food amount.

● 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.

●

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

wrap.

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Fish fillets

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.

Cook

Food

Code

Foods should be covered with lid
to dish or vented 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

Time

●

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

Canned Foods

Thin—water and
milk-based soups,
sauces, gravies

Thick—chili, beef
stew, ravioli,
spaghetti, chunky
soups

Vegetables–8 to 16
ounces

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

1

2

2

2

4

3
5

5

3

3

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.

Plate or microwave­safe container serving
matched to amount of
food.

Package tray or plate 6 to 10 min.

Pouch

Tray 8 to 11 min.

Tray 18 to 22 min.

Package wrap or tray 3 to 5 min.

Package 3 to 5 min.

per cup

per cup

4 to 8 min. Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

2 to 4 min. per

3 to 6 min.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave
plastic covering in place on tray.

If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.

If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.

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Cook

Food
Casseroles

Pre-cooked
ingredients in

Code

6

Container

1%- to

with

Comments

casserole 20 to 30 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

sauce, such as
tuna noodle, turkey

franks and beans
Uncooked

ingredients, such as

7

1

to

casserole

with lid

40 to 55 min.

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

scalloped potatoes,
hamburger patty
stew

Meats, Poultry,
Seafood

Chicken pieces

2

lbs.)

Whole chicken

3 lbs.) baking dish directed on package.

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

5

2-qt. oblong glass

8 to 24 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

8

3

2-qt. oblong glass

2-qt. oblong glass

30 to 40 min. Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as

7 to 10 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish
Meat loaf (1% lbs.)
Hamburger patties

6

3

9x5x3-in. loaf dish

8-in. square dish

24 to 28 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

7 to 9 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

(4)
Sausage patties

oz.)

Pork chops
(4,

to %-in. thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

3

2-qt. oblong glass

7 to 9 min. When oven signals, turn patties over.

baking dish

8

2-qt. oblong glass

30 to 35 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

2

2-qt. oblong glass

4 to 7 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

Vegetables

Frozen,

block with

Frozen,

pouch

Baking potatoes 4

2

casserole

7 to 10 min. Add amount of water recommended on

package.

3

Pouch on microwave-

safe plate

8-in. square dish

8 to 10 min.

12 to 16 min.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on

package.

Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around

(4, 6 to 8 oz. each) sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.
Cubed potatoes

2 lbs.)

Fresh vegetables,

4

4

2-qt. casserole

with lid

1%- to 2-qt. casserole

such as carrots, with lid

20 to 30 min. Add 1 to

13 to 15 min.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven
signals, stir if necessary.

cup water.

broccoli,
cauliflower,
summer and winter
squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples,
pears (4)

2

2-qt. casserole

12 to 14 min.

with lid

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of
fruit to dish.

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Automatic

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

oz.) can kidney beans,

undrained

Oz.) can tomatoes,

chopped and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

In large mixing bowl, combine
meat, bread crumbs, onion, chili
powder, salt, pepper,
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.

and

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

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.

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. Turn chicken

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.

with plastic

on its side in 2-qt.

glass

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 instant minced

onion

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 8. When oven signals,
rotate dish 1/4 turn.

SamWe-Wild Rice
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

cup green pepper, chopped
cups water

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

1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Steak

round steak, l/2-in.

thick, tenderized

1 thinly sliced medium onion

oz.) can tomatoes

casserole. Cover

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Automatic Cooting

Tomatoes

Auto Cook Code 3
Approx. Cooking Time—K 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-Style

Auto Cook Code 5
Approx. Cooking Time-23 min.
Makes 4 to 6 Servings

1 teaspoon salt

2 pounds
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 1/2 of crumbled
bacon.
bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 5.

squash, diced

top with remaining

and

Recipes

Corn
Auto Cook Code 3

Approx.

Makes 4 Servings

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar
1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn

3/4 cup crushed crackers

2 tablespoons butter, cut in

Place egg in
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. Let stand 5 minutes.

serving.

Cooking

pieces

with paprika before

min.

casserole and

Auto Cook Code 5

Approx.

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. mozmrella 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.

Cooking Time-14 min.

with mozzarella

Auto Cook Code 6
Approx. Cooking Time—21
Makes 6 to 8 Servings

2 (20 oz.)

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

over pineapple. Top with cracker
crumbs and drizzle melted butter
over crumbs. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 6.

cans pineapple

flour;

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

chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

teaspoon ginger
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.

evenly over apples. Cover
with plastic wrap. Microwave on
Auto Cook code 3.

coarsely

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How to Use the Oven Shelf

●

not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven.
damage may result.

● Use potholders when handing

metal shelf and cookware.
They may be hot.

●

not store microwave

Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes,
check to see that they
on or under the shelf. Also, be sure
cookware is microwave-safe.

for Shelf

together

browning dish on metal shelf.

●

Use of shelf with Auto Cook

or Auto Reheat is not
recommended.

The two position wire shelf is
specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in
your
‘More &an one food may be heated

oven.

Cookware for heating or reheating
or reheated and ready to serve at the include 1 cup measuring cup,
same time.

When microwaving with the oven

8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch

loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.
shelf, some techniques will differ

with your oven. It is important to
arrange foods properly, and this
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

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,

To position the shelf, tip the back

slightly and fit the shelf support

guides

onto

the support guides
located on each side of the oven in
the rear.

II

Next, lower the front until the shelf

support guides

onto

the support
guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the shelf
should

snugly in place, be level
and not touch the back or sidewall
of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to

more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is
positioned right-side upon all
four shelf supports and not
touching oven walls. To prevent
arcing, remove the shelf when you
are not using it.

Use pot holders when handling
foods heated together with your
oven shelf, especially when heating
larger amounts of food in 8-in.
square or other 2-quart size
casseroles. The extra 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

of Food

Using Time Cook
Note:

Use of metal shelf with Auto
Reheat is

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.

recommended.

(10) for 2 to 3

I

Reheating two casseroles (height
should be less than 3

possible. Cover with plastic wrap.
Use staggered arrangement of
foods, 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. Several
small bowls of leftovers

heated in the same way,

reversing positions after half of time.

inches) is

be

and

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
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.

oz. each) are

(10) for

(top to

How to Reheat Several
Different

of Food

Together

When heating several different
types of food together, foods which
should be served hot must be placed
on the oven floor, while foods which
are only warmed should be placed on

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

its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you
may need to start reheating larger or
more dense foods a few minutes
ahead
smaller or less dense foods.
Alternately,
are heating seem undercooked but
the others are heated satisfactorily,
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 cookbook. ) After half of time,
stir or rearrange foods (do not
reverse positions). Check foods
(especially those on oven floor)
after
any
cooking others.

Place on floor larger or more

dense foods

heating, such as leftover fried

chicken, casseroles of canned or

leftover vegetables, rice or pasta.

Place
which
as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or
breads.

Pop
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.

one of the foods you

of total time and remove

are done. Continue

which need the most

oven shelf those foods

only be warmed, such

on the microwave

Care and

Your new microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
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.

cooking

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
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on oven walls. NEVER
USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe

up spatters daily and wash when
soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.

Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease
is present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto

with a cleanser

brand cleanser.

cloth, then rinse with a

oven floor. This may be removed

Some spatters can

such as Bon 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 after 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.

occur.

brand

brand cleanser

cloth, then

Do not

How to Clean the
Case.

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. Wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.

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

Power Cord. If the cord becomes
soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,

certain to rinse with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly before plugging
cord into outlet.

Clean the outside of your

water may be used, but be

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REMOVE SCREW

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 and lower cover
until it stops.

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

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

Oven

I

I

I

To replace
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking out
2 screws that hold it in place.

your oven light, first

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

Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt GE bulb
available from your GE supplier.

Clean

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.

secures light housing.

\\

off the grease and dust on

The
Feature

To remove grease filter, grasp the

“finger hold” on
the rear. Then pull filter downward
and to the
drop out.

To replace grease filter,

filter in the frame slot on the back

of the opening.

filter and slide to

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 can result
in a risk of electric shock.

INSURE PROPER

EXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFORE USE

METAL

FILTER

The exhaust hood feature

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.

METAL
FILTER

I

LIGHT

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.

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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.

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 in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

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

●

Door not securely closed.

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered

have

. Make sure

entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I

. CLEAR/OFF was touched

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.

Make sure

AUTO DEFROST or
. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II and additional cooking time for completion,

●

Incorrect

●

Dish was not romted, turned or stirred, Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.

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

more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.

●

Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.

●

Previous microwaving

time in Auto Cook function.

●

Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook, Check Automatic

Cooking Control Guide.

●

probe

Roast functions. Check cookbook for specific instructions.

entered a code

insefied

humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking

in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

II.

Reset cooking program and touch START.

REHEAT.

a&r

power

ROAST,

using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp

ON DISPLAY

“Error” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast.

During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program, the door was opened before steam could

be detected.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the do-or.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

If you need more help... call, toll free:

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.

GE

●

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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assurance that if you ever need information or
from

GE, we’ll be there.

In-Home
Service

888-GE-CARES

AGE Consumer Service professional

provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience

days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
so most repairs can be
one visit.

a.m. to

a.m. to

p.m.

p.m. Satur-

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

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time. GE Answer
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own appliances can

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Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this

intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing

vice personnel. Caution must be

exercised, since improper servicing
may

unsafe operation.

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have needed

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For Customers
Special Needs...

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

Consumers
or speech who have access to a
or a conventional teletypewriter may

to request information or service.

800.626.2000.
impaired hearing

(800-833-4322)

Save

proof of original purchase date

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

such as your sales slip or

check to establish warranty period.

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
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.

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:

GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

of the microwave

that fails because of a

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

All warranty 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.
G ENERAL
SERVICE, GENERAL

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.

IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In Alaska the

FACTO RY

RESPONSIBLE

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

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

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 D2092P132
Pub. No. 49-8102

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

or exclusion

to state.

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