GE JVM172J User Manual

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Contents

Spacemaker”Micmave

Oven

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Auto Cook

Auto Defrost Auto Reheat

Auto Roast Auto Start

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

19-24

16, 17

14, 15 12, 13

28,29

6,29

29 29

Microwaving Tips

4 2

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Oven Shelf Power Levels

Precautions Problem Solver

Recipes, Cooking Tips Safety Instructions

Temperature Cook Temperature Probe

Time Cook

Time Defrost Warranty

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Test Procedure

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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,

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 appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the 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.

● 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

PMCAUTIONS

TO AVOD

POSS~LE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

~CROWAVE

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 properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

100send)

(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

the

oven door close

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~ORTNT

S~ETY

—

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.

●

Rper

towels, wax paper and

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, rotating or 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.

Most glass

can be used to cover

Check the cookbook.

~STRUCTIONS

Read all

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

WARNING–TO r~uce

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

●

Use this

intended use

manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSBLE EXPOSUM ~

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page

●

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet, See

“GROUNDWG~STRU~ONS”

on page 29.

. This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into ik own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

lighb, blowing of fuse or

tripping of circuit breaker.

o Instil

only in accordance with the provided

●

Do not cover or

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not

over edge of

●

not operate this

it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it dropped,

imtructions

apptiance

only for

before

as described in this

industrid

use.

or locate this appliance

kWation Mtruetions.

bl~k

any

let

power cord hang

tible

or counter.

apptiance

has

been damaged or

mi~ thk

●

See door surface cleaning

appliance.

instructions on page 28.

●

This appliance should be

serviced

ody

qutified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: –Donot overcook food. Carefully

attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other placed inside the oven to

wmbustible

materials

are

ticflitate

cooking. –Remove wire twist-ti= from

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax 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 pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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 fire. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

Ifmat~rials inside

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole

eggs and sealed containers-for example,

closed jars-wti

and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven codd result in injury.

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

Don$t defrost

beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated

beverages), Even if the container is opened, pressure can buildup. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use

meti ody

this book and the cookbook provided. TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using

meti

in the microwave

oven,

keep

mehl

metal

shel~

at least 1 inch

away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware

may

because of heat the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Sometimes, the oven floor can

become

too hot to touch. Be

careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

●

Foods

cooked in liquids (such

as pasta) may tend to boil over

rapidy

than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 28 how to clean the inside of the oven.

oven

should

explode

frown

directed in

(other

than

become hot

transtirred

tir

instructions on

from

tise

●

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

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 walls.

●

Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are

glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to

shofi

longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and 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

the directions enctly 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 will be

Med

●

Do not

oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

~STRUCTIONS

udess

the

P~~

the oven when not using it

If you leave the

carefilly.

periods of overcooking. In

cooking pork, follow

and meat will be safe to eat.

boti

Even

micmve-

and

always

170°F.

eggs in a microwave

(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 is suitable

for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

~~Boi]able”

and

tightly closed plastic bags

cooking

pouches

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

Imt partidy uncoveti

because

they form a tight seal. When

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven, To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

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SAVE THESE

THEEXHAUSTHOOD

●

Have it installed and properly

grounded by a

See the

special initiation

qtiled instier.

boo~et

packed with the microwave oven.

The exhaust fan in the oven

operate

certain

automati~y

wnditions

(see Automatic

under

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 heat settings.

Bodovercausessmobg spillovers

that may ignite and spread

etiaust

fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high

htit ordy

and greasy

when necessary.

USE

OF THE

SHELF

●

Remove the shelf from oven

ACC~SORY

OWN

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessory

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

J~lA

Charcoal Filter Kit

non-vented installation.

This microwave oven is

UL listed for installation over

electric and gas ranges.

for

—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

the flames.

–Keep hood and grease filters

clmn,

page 29, to and avoid grease fires.

because it may spread

according to instructions on

mainmin

good venting

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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. 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” 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. )

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. begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 11.)

6. and erases all settings (except time of day).

7. 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. )

1:30,

AUTO START.

CLEAR/OFF.

AUTO COOK.

Displays time of day, time or temperature

Gentle thawing at automatic power

Touch this pad to enter time of day or check

touch number pads 1, 3 and O and

Allows you to program your oven to

When touched, it shuts off the oven

Touch this pad and then number pad

Temp

“1:30”

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.)

COOK ‘N WATCH.

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.)

U. 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.)

U. LIGHT. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or

to turn on night light.

After all selections are made, touch this pad

AU~MATIC

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 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.

FAN

FEAT~

after the range

AUTO REHEAT.

START for quick reheating of prepared foods. (See pages

14 and 15.)

Touch this pad, Code 1 or 2 and

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooting

(For all cooking fe~ures except Auto Roast Code

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.

Complete Reminder

4.)

1.0 Cubic Foot

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.

MicroThermometer

Temperature Probe.

Temp

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions

This is to

this unit has been tested

in conformance with AMCA

Bulletin No. 210

only.

certi~

Use with

that

7. Two Position Metal Shelf. Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food

items:

(For complete use of shelf,

see pages 26 and 27.)

Oven Light. Light comes on

when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

9. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be

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

10. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.

SONES

7.6 Vert.

6.7 Her.

C.F.M.

at 0.10 247

Vert.

239 Her.

securely

U. Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

Grease Filters.

Smoke& Spatter Shield. This

convenient shield is hinged. When using the range top, flip the shield down into the OUT position where it will direct surface smoke to the

exhaust system. When the vent fan is not in use, flip the shield up under the oven.

14.

Cooktop

15. Automatic Cooking Guide.

16. Oven Floor.

Light.

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How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC 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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to

~me

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. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes

time of day.

“End~’

Using a Holding

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe

found in some of your own recipes

or in the cookbook supplied.

“3:00”

and display shows

~me

can mge

from one second

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 Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure

probe is in food.

Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

TEMP COOK/

AU~

ROAST and enter

Touch START.

How to Defrost, Hold and

~me

Cook

ht’s

say you want to defrost a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

The display shows “: O“ and “POWER 3 TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5, and MIN for 15 minutes defrosting time. “15 :00” appears on display.

(Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step 4:

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

for ten minutes. on display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6:

pad. The display shows “: O“ and “POWER TIME I“ flashes.

Take casserole from freezer

~’

“ENTER DEF

Set standing or hold time

Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold

“10:00”

Touch TIME COOK I & II

10?’

“ENTER COOK

appears

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:

and on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9:

signals and flashes

Touch START. “DEF TIME”

“15:00”

counting down show

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in 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 hold for 2 minutes.

Sometimes you may only

Let foods remain at room

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Cooting by~me

Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of

time

using automatic power level

10 (High)~or change power level

automatically.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for mole flexibility. See

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.

Fill a cup 2/3 full of

th;cookbook.

Step 5:

signals and flashes

light

Step 6:

Using the

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

and fan shut off.

Open the door.

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Cook II

Oven,

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 COOK

I“ flashes.

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:

Open the door.

“End?’

The

Cook ‘N Watch

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

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Display shows “:

101’

“ENTER COOK

Step

3: Select your time. Touch

1 and

MIN pad for one minute.

Display shows

10~’

“COOK 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. “COOK

TIME

1;’

“POWER 10” and time

counting down show on display.

O“ and “POWER

I“ flashes.

“1:00”

and “POWER

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

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

Step

6: Touch START.

“2:E”

to Change

and “POWER

Wwer kvel

Step 1:

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display.

Step

WA~H”

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

and time counting up to 3

3: Open the door or touch the

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CooHng

Tempemture

Internal temperature isthe 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

HANDLE

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

CABLE

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power. “FOOD “POWER 5“ show on display.

Step

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

from the oven.

TEMP1’ “160F”

5: Touch START. If internal

90°F.,

display will show

160°F.

The oven will then hold

8: Remove probe and food

and

90°F.

is reached,

How to Use Auto Start

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 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.

D-hour

Touch

delay.

AU~

START pad

day—

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; it will

heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

● 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 “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.

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

you 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

Can I leave my probe in the

if it touches the oven wall,

Can I Temp Cook different

Page 12

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

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.

Weparing Roasts for

Auto Roasting

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

‘

Note By touching the AUTO

ROAST pad during meat’s internal temperature displayed (“COOL” displayed untd meat reaches 90°F ) When pad 1s released, doneness code reappears on the display

cookng,

wIII

the

WIII

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

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.)

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

turned over )

3. After a pre-programmed food temperature 4 times and the display

reached, oven beeps

“HOLd” appears on

4. Food wdl be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears

Page 13

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.

Food Beef (5 pound max.)

Tender

Roast

Medium

well

Pork (5 pound max.)

Loin

Roast

Poultry (6 pound max.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meat

*Rccommcndcd

iest

area. )

standing time

befo

Final

Temp. (minutes

Code

160°F.

170°F.

185°F, 17-20

,re

serving.

Approx.

per pound)

13-15

15-17

15-19

Time

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

IO-15

lonenes!

Display

MEd

WELL

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

P()[ Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

Simmer

Final

Temp.

180°F.

I 80°F.

180°F.

1 80°F.

180°F.

Guide

Approx.

rime/Hours

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Doneness

Display

SIM

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover

meat. sure they arc completely covered by liquid.

Precook meat. Place probe 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 to leg. Turn over after

Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by I

every 3

hours.

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

adding vegetables make

inch

1/2

of time.

iquid.

Stir

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.

Page 14

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

feature automatically

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.

Note: Use of the Auto Reheat is recommended.

mehl

heak,

adjusk

shelf with

this

the

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

at refrigerator temperature

D]splay

“CODE” flashes

shows “CHILL 2“ and

A wide variety of previously cooked foods, including leftovers, can be Auto Reheated.

is recommended for single-servings of food. For reheating leftovers, it is best to use Time Cook. See the cookbook.

~uto

piates

Reheat

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that

Example:

::.[

Place covered food in oven. Touch REHEAT pad.

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

“’:9Et

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display Touch START pad

“RHEAT” and “CODE 2“ are

displayed

Beep sounds when steam

and “RHEAT” 1s replaced by cook time Rotate or stir food lf necessary Close door and touch START pad to finish heating When done, oven displays “End” and beeps every minute until door CLEAR/OFF pad 1s touched.

sensed

opened or

Page 15

Containers and Covers

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 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

rotite

some foods after

the beeping signal (if required).

microwave-

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.

quicHy,

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.

Page 16

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

Before you begin, check the guide located at the front of the oven, visible when you open the door.

shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food’s weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for a weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces; see Conversion Guide at right).

Display shows

“LBS” and “DEF~’

“DEF” is displayed and “1.2” is replaced by “START”, flashing.

“1.2~’ “WEIGHT1’

After 4 seconds,

Stind

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.

Ounces I Pounds

Mme

Conversion Guide

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

9-1o

12-13 14-15

.5 .6

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed

and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

Touch START pad. Display

shows defrost time counting down.

Twice 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”

Page 17

Auto Defrost Guide

MCOMMENDED

I I I

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Cornish hens (whole)

FOODS

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate.

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

0.1 -5.0

lbs.

FINT

Turn over.

~rn

Turn over. Turn over and

shield. Turn over.

Turn over.

Turn over and

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

SIGNAL

over.

SECOND SIGNAL

Separate and shield

where necessary. Remove defrosted 2 minutes

pieces. Remove defrosted

areas and break apart.

Separate patties. Shield if necessary.

Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

Shield where

necessary. Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

STAND TIME

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.

Cornish hens (split)

Fish fillets 0.1 -3.0 lbs.

Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove

Whole fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs.

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.

0.1 -5.0

lbs.

Turn over.

I I I

Turn over.

I I I

Turn over and shield tail and head.

Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Hold under

cold running water.

Page 18

Defrosting

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,

dinnem.

thaw foods such as bread,

fruib

and frozen

The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven

se~

the defrosting

time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set

for defrosting, but you may change

this for more flexibility.

● See your cookbook for

defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries by

following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen

strawberries in the oven and close

door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

6: When oven signals and flashes

“End~’

open door, remove

package and separate strawberries

to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

~ps

can be defrosted in the package.

Questiom and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a

dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a

power level lower than 10 (High). Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time 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

still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

your food is

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

3:’

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 4 and

MIN pad for 4 minutes.

Display shows

3:’

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change

‘~:OO”

and “POWER

Wwer bvel

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

●

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

defrosting tips.

Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so

quic~y

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.

You may open the door at 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.

Page 19

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 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.

By actually

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 to Use

Simply touch three control AUTO COOK, desired CODE and START. The word on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.

“AU~”

pads—

appears

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while

the word “AUTO” is

steam escaping from the oven can

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

displayed—

Example:

AU I

●

::..::B

Place covered food in oven Touch

AUTO COOKpad “ENTERCOOK

CODE” flashes on display

Touch number pad for desired code “CODE 2“ shows After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display

Touch 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

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

“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 frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the recipes and Automatic Cooking Control Guide on pages 22 and 23.

turns the oven off

The word

lndlcatlng

DO DOOR MAY

PERFORMANCE

Beep sounds when steam 1s sensed and “AUTO”

cookng

Rotate or stir food, When done, oven beeps every minute until door CLEAR/OFF pad 1s touched

“AU~”

steam sensor 1s activated.

OPEN DOOR OPENING

time, counting down

shows on display,

AFFE~

replaced by

COOKING

necessary

opened or

Page 20

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 afier 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.

Emmple:

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. seconds, “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.

“CODE4”

“AU~”

OPEN DOOR

shows.

shows on

Afier4

Questiom

Whydmmyovenautomatidy

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 require a

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

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

Amwers

first

phase or Auto.

fmh

or frozen vegetabla

stinding

Add water to the vegetables

period after

too

quic~y,

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.

Page 21

Automatic

CooKng ~ps

Containers and Covers

●

Always use microwave-safe

conhiners

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

contiiner

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 rotite 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.

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

fo]

foods, such as chicken, spareribs, chops, chuck roasts and corn on

cob. Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

fiper

plates should

not be used for automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls 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.

. 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

abo;e.

Break food up thoroughly

after oven signals.

For meat and fish loaves.

either the round or loaf

use

microwave-

safe containers. Cover with plastic wrap.

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.,=7,

.... ),..

. .

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 vege-tible.

Cover with lid or plastic

Add 1/2 cup water.

wrap.

Page 22

Automatic Cooting Control Guide

● Do not

Auto

o~en

oven door

cycle:

When oven signals~nd

during

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

●

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh

full,

vegetables.

Auto Cook

Food Canned Foods

Thin—water and

milk-based soups, sauces, gravies amount

Thick—chili, beef stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky amount of food. soups

Vegetables—8 to 16 ounces

Code Container

. Foods should be covered with lid

dish or vented plastic wrap to prevent spattering and keep oven to code number when entering 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.

Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min.

container matched to

food.

Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min. Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

container matched to

Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.

Approx.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

●

adiust

individ~al

Auto Cook code. See page 20 for instructions.

●

Use of Auto Cook feature with

oven shelf is not recommended.

Time Comments

Cover with

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

cook time to suit

tastes, add a “l” or “9’

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

3 5

Plate or microwavesafe container matched to amount of food.

Package tray or plate

Pouch Tray

Tray

Package wrap or tray 3 to 5 min.

Package

2 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.

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

plastic wrap.

foil

cover, replace with

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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 21/2 Ibs.)

Whole chicken

(Up to

3 Ibs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf

(lfi lbs.)

Hamburger patties (4)

Sausage patties (12 oz.)

Pork chops

(4, % to

%-in.

thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Auto Cook

Code Container

1 k- to

with lid

1 k- to

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

9x5x3-in. loaf dish 8-in. square dish

2-qt. baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

Approx.

3-qt.

casserole

3-qt.

casserole 40 to 55 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

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

30 to 40 min.

Time

8 to 24 min.

Comments

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in directed on package.

oblong glass

7 to 10 min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

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

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap.

bag

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

Io-oz.

pouch

Baking potatoes

l-qt.

casserole

with lid

Pouch on microwavesafe plate

8-in. square dish

(4, 6 to 8 oz. each)

Cubed potatoes

(Up

to 2 Ibs.) with

Fresh vegetables,

2-qt. casserole

lid

1 M- to 2-qt. casserole such as carrots, with lid

brussels

sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples, pears (4)

2-qt. casserole with lid fruit to dish.

7 to 10 min. Add amount of water recommended on

package.

8 to 10 min.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on package.

12 to 16 min.

Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.

20 to 30 min.

to 15 min. Add 1/4 to

Add 1 to 1 % cup water.

1/2

cup water. When oven

signals, stir if necessary.

to 14 min. Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of

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Automatic

Cooting

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

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

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.

instint

1 (15% oz.) can kidney beans,

undrained

1 (141A

oz.) can tomatoes,

chopped and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

rice

hnks

1 (10 oz.) jar currant jelly

1 (6 oz.) jar prepared mustard

lbs.

frankfurters, cut into

l-in. pieces.

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

Teriyati 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

lb.

ground cooked ham 1/2 lb. ground fresh pork 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

112

cup water

2 tablespoons instint minced

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 8. When oven signals,

rotate dish 1/4 turn.

l-pt.

baf

Ibs.)

glass

Saw~e-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

1/2

cup green pepper, chopped

llA cups water

1/2

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.

1 (10

A oz.) can cream of

mushroom soup

1 (8 oz.) pkg. long grain and

wild rice with seasoning packet

1 cup Cheddar cheese,

shredded

teaspoon salt

Swiss Steak

Auto Cook Code 7

Approx. Cooking Time—65 min.

Makes 6 Servings

lVZ Ibs.

1/4 cup flour

llA teaspoons salt

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.

round steak, l/2-in.

thick, tenderized

1 thinly sliced medium onion 1

(141A

Oz.) can tomatoes

3-qt.

casserole. Cover

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Automatic Cooting

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-Style

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 1/2 of crumbled bacon. SprinHe top with remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.

Ye~ow

Squash

Vegetible

and fruit Recipes

Corn Wddi%

Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes 4 Servings

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn

314

cup crushed crackers

2 tablespoons butter, cut in

pieces Paprika

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.

Sprinkle with paprika before

serving.

1%-qt.

casserole and

-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.

SprinMe

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

pie filling

1 (9 oz.) box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup 1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

114

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.

SprinMe

with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

peanuk,

chopped

teaspoon ginger

evenly over apples. Cover

coarsely

apple

Page 26

How to Use the Oven Shelf

●

Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven. damage may result.

. Use potholders when handling

metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

. Do not store microwave

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

vour

Suacemaker” microwave oven

~han

one food maybe heated

or reheated and ready to serve at the

same time.

When microwaving with the oven

shelf, some techniques will differ

from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this is

shown on the next page. Cookware

size is important; select from among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 31A 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, following cookbook directions.

~oduct

Coohare

for Shelf

Heating and Reheating

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

Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

that they will fit together

Positioning the Shelf

To position the shelf, tip the back slightly and guides located on each side of the oven in

the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the shelf should 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 touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

fit

the shelf support

onto

the support guides

fit

onto the support

fit

snugly in place, be level

suppoti

and not

all

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.

Page 27

How to Heat or Reheat Similar

~pes

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 (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue

heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 31/2

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 may be heated in the same way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

recommended.

inches) is

Two frozen individual entrees

7 oz.

each) or two TV dinners (10 to 12 oz. each) are both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays

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 positi;ns’(top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 7 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less

done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor

1 to 2 more minutes.

of food from

High (10) for

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

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 and its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you

larger

may need to start reheating

mo~e

dense foods a few ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seem undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated foods continue

cooking. Heat or reheat different types of

food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods

together.

in cookbook. ) After

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

heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover Place on 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.

(See Heating Guide

which need the most

vegetables.

o~en

shelf those

m~nutes

halfof~ime,

rice or

f~ods

~asta.

Page 28

Care and Cleaning

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

Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. 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.

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). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using

Brown ‘N Sear dish:

is present, high heat generated on

bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.

afier

cooking

Imide

Some spatters can

If grease

Ami”

After using Bon

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami” brand cleanser 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 sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball

if necessary. Rinse and dry. You may also wash probe in dishwasher.

Shelf Accessory.

accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

clean in a self-cleaning oven.

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

sofi

cloth.

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

sudsy water maybe used, but be

cemin

to rinse with a damp cloth

and dry thoroughly before plugging

cord into outlet.

brand

Your shelf

Do not

Ou@ide

Wipe with a damp

Cooktop

Li@t/Ni@t Li@t

REMOVE SCRE.W

To replace combination

light/night light, first

power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

With smoke and spatter shield in the OUT position, 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

(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.

Oven Li@t

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

cooktop

disconnect

(WB02X4253)

—

Page 29

When NIGHT LIGHT pad is touched, the hood light operates at a lower intensity for use as a night light.

~..

-.----j~uJ

~m;

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.

(WB02X4235)

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. may add about 1 tablespoon of ammonia to the water, providing it does not touch the filters or enamel surfaces because ammonia tends to

darken metal. Wash the smoke and spatter shield with a solution of

warm water and detergent.

The

Exhamt

Feature

SMOKE &

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.

SPA~ER

SHIELD

You

your

To remove grease filter,

“finger ring” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter,

filter

the frame slot on the back

of the opening.

Pull filter upward and to the front

to lock into place. To clean grease filter, soak, then

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. Filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

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 can result

in a risk of electric ;hock.

=,$

‘%

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

Consult a qualified electrician or

service technician if the grounding

instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is

your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

BEFORE USE

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Page 30

.~.

UseThis Problem Solver

Questiom?

PROBLEM

OVEN

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL

FOODS ARE OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

WILLN~

START

E~HER

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 fully inserted into wall receptacle.

. Door not securely closed. . START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad

●

Make

sure

you

have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.

CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad. . Make sure you have entered a temperature afier touching TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

●

Make sure you entered a code number

AU~

DEFROST or

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food

fds

in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & H pad and additiond cooking time for completion.

●

Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power level.

. Dish was not rotated, 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 covered as directed when

●

Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking

AU~

REHEAT pads.

atir

touching AUTO COOK,

temperatum,

using Auto Cook function.

not touched to cancel it.

AU~

ROAST,

food density or amount of

time in Auto Cook function.

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

Cooking Control Guide. . Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto

Roast functions, Check cookbook for specific instructions.

“PRObE”

APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

“Error” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

●

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. .

be detected.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

Ifyouneed

more help... call,

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

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

●

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.

toll

free: GE Answer Center” /800.626.2000 / consumer information service

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

cdl 800-TDD-GEAC

to request information or service.

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provide Braille

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800.626.2000.

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impaired hearing

(800-833-4322)

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Save

proof of original purchase date

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

FULL ONEWEAR 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

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.

the

microwave

that fails because of a

Center@

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

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

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

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

ELECTRIC-

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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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.

Pub. No. 49-8103

7-90

164D2092P133

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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