GE JVM1841, JVM1842 Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven
164D3370P162 49-40171-6 11-02 JR
JVM1840
JVM1841
JVM1842
Owner’s
Manual
Safety Instructions . . . .2–9
Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . .20
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Changing the
Power Level . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . . .21–25
Cooking Guide . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . .37, 38
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . .11, 12
Microwave Terms . . . . .33
Other Features . . . . 26–32
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . .36
Time Features . . . .14–19
Troubleshooting Tips . . .39
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . .39
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . .10
Product
Registration . . . . . . .41, 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
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Serial # ________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
■ Read and follow the
specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
section above.
■ This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 8.
■ Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
■ Do Not Attempt to operate
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 any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■
Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■ The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
WARNING!
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
■ This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 36″.
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
■ Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If
the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by
General Electric Service
or an authorized service
agent using a power
cord available from
General Electric.
■ Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
■ Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave
oven is specifically designed
to heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
■ Do not store this
appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near
water—for example, in
a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or near
a sink.
■ Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
■ To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven
while cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
– Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
– If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven
off and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
■ See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven
section of this manual.
■ This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when used by children.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
■ The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
■ Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
■ Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
■ Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven unless
in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless
you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode
and should not be heated
in this microwave oven.
Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
■ Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■ Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the
oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
ARCING
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■ SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something
like a spoon or tea bag is put
into it.
To prevent this from
happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for
more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for
30 seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
■ Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid
off. Make sure all infant
food is thoroughly cooked.
Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when
warming formula or breast
milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
■ Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■ 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, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
■ Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful
when opening any
containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible
injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
■ Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
food-borne illness.
Make sure all cookware used
in your microwave oven is
suitable for microwaving.
Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or 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 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds 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.
■ If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
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.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the
bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite
a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package
for proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be
used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plastic wrap
so steam can escape.
■ Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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■ “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic
bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by
package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during
or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting
in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered 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.
■ Use foil only as directed in
this manual. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4″ high;
remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the
foil at least 1″ away from
the sides of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware – Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and
use
them in strict
compliance
with
the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave
empty containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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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.
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is
in use.
■ Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.
■ In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit
by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a flat tray.
■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filters.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn
the fan on.
■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven
unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessary.
THE VENT FAN
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Filler Panel Kits
JX52WH – White
JX52BL – Black
JX52CT – Bisque
When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the
additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet
installation. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81B – Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS – Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills
in the area between the microwave and the range left by the
Hi/Low model.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
OPTIONAL KITS
About optional kits.
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About the features of your
microwave oven.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for
the microwave to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to
be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in
the oven.
Defrost Rack. When
defrosting, for best results,
place food directly on the
defrost rack and place the
rack on the turntable.
Shelf. Lets you microwave
several foods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly on
the oven floor or turntable.
Touch Control Panel.
Cooktop Lights.
Grease Filters.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s)
and oven light are located
on the inside walls of the
microwave oven.
1100 Watts
You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the
auto features.
About the features of your microwave oven.
Cooking Controls
Time and Auto Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
Press twice
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Food weight
Press once up to 6 lbs.
1 lb. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once 3.5 oz
Press twice 3.0 oz
Press 3 times 1.75 oz
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
Press once 4 oz
Press twice 8 oz
Press 3 times 12 oz
COOK Food type 1–6 + weight
REHEAT Food type 1–6 1–3 servings
VEGETABLE
Press once (fresh vegetables) Food weight
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)
SNACKS Snack type 1–6 number/weight
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About changing the
power level.
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Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest
way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain percent
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is
shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of
the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as
stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOK or ADD 30 SEC.
The power level may
also be changed during
time countdown.
Press TIME COOK or
select Time Defrost.
Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
Press POWER LEVEL.
Select desired
power level 1–10.
Press START.
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About the time features.
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
You may open the door during TIME COOK to
check the food. Close the door and press START
to resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press TIME COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press TIME COOK again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level
if you don’t want
full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select
a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press START.
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EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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START
PAUSE
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EXPRESS COOK
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1
1
⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
(1
1
⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
per ear dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half
of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
9 to 12 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.
white) (6 to 8 oz each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with
1/2 cup water. Stir after half
of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork.
sweet or white) Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
chopped 3 tablespoons water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place
and yellow) 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times.
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may
change this for more flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time. However, they will need
more frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
■ For best results, place food directly on the
defrost rack and place the rack on the turntable.
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
■ Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.
■ Be sure large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■ When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes.
Press AUTO/TIME
DEFROST twice.
Enter defrosting
time.
Press START.
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz ) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after
defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking
per lb. dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish.
cut up (2
1
⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Unwrap and turn over after half
the time. When finished, separate
pieces and microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish.
(2
1
⁄2 to 3 lbs.) After half the time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
If necessary, run cold water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after half
the time. Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish
per lb. breast-side-down. After half the
time, turn over and shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■ It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.
■ It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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About the auto features.
Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
■ For best results, remove food from the package,
place food directly on the defrost rack and place
the rack on the turntable.
■ Twice during Auto Defrost, the oven signals Tu rn
Food Over. At each signal, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Press AUTO/TIME
DEFROST once for
Auto Defrost.
Using the
Conversion Guide
at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press pads 1 and 2
for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Enter weight up to
6 pounds for Auto
Defrost.
Press START.
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Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
1 lb. Quick Defrost
1 lb. Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levels for foods weighing one
pound.
Press 1 lb. Quick Defrost. The oven starts
automatically. When the oven signals, turn
food over.
■ For best results, remove food from the package,
place food directly on the defrost rack and place
the rack on the turntable.
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Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn Feature
Follow package instructions, using Time Cook
if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger
than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn
in the center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are
cooking.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add
or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 within the first
30 seconds after the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1
within the first
30 seconds
after the oven starts for 20 seconds
less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
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NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Popcorn feature.
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About the convenience features.
1 Bread, rolls, muffins 1 to 4
2 Sandwich 1 to 2
3 Pizza (leftover slices) 1 to 4
4 Dessert toppings 1 to 4
5 Soup 8 to 40 oz
6 Cheese dip 4 to 16 oz
Pad Food Type Quantity or Weight
Snacks Guide
Snacks
The Snacks feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to warm a
variety of snack foods.
Press SNACKS.
Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide
below).
Enter the number of items or the food weight
in ounces.
Press START.
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Fresh Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each
serving. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Food Type Weight Comments
Vegetable Guide
Vegetable
The Vegetable feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for fresh, frozen
or canned vegetables.
Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables,
twice for frozen vegetables, or three times
for canned vegetables.
Enter weight in ounces.
Press START.
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Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many
previously cooked foods.
Press REHEAT.
Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see
Reheat Guide below). The oven starts
immediately.
NOTE: The serving size may be changed within the first
30 seconds. Press 1 for one serving, 2 for two servings
or 3 for three servings. Serving size can not be
changed for the PLATE selection.
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Reheat Guide
1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Beverages, 8–10 oz Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.
5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz each)
Beverage
The Beverage feature heats 4–12 ounces of any
beverage.
Press BEVERAGE once for 4 ounces. The oven starts
immediately.
Press BEVERAGE a second time for 8 ounces.
Press BEVERAGE a third time for 12 ounces.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very
hot. Remove the container with care.
REHEAT
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BEVERAGE
1 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on oven floor or turntable.
2Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap or
wax paper.
3 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
4 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Use round casserole dish. Crumble
(beef, pork, turkey)
meat into dish. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir
at signal.
5 Bacon 2 to 10 oz Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
6 Pizza (frozen, 4 to 16 oz Follow package instructions to
microwaveable) prepare pizza for microwaving.
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Cook
The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for a variety of foods.
Press COOK.
Select food type 1–6 (see the Cook Guide
below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press START.
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time
of day while microwaving.
Press CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press START.
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Timer
Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used
at any time, even when the oven is operating.
Press TIMER.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press TIMER to start.
To pause the countdown, press TIMER.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off
the timer signal, press TIMER.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer
is operating.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER pad
for 2 seconds.
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Help
The HELP pad displays feature information and
helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad.
HELP
CLOCK
AM / PM
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Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, and can be used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up
to 24 hours later.
Press REMINDER.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs,
press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder
time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press and hold the REMINDER pad for 2 seconds.
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Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or
press CLEAR/OFF.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without
opening the door or clearing the display.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or
used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, LOCKED will be displayed.
REMINDER
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