GE JVM240, JVM241 User Manual

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Guide

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Safe~

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 21,24,26

Auto Auto Defrost

Automatic Fan ...........................................5, 7

Auto Auto Simmer

Clock. Control

Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking by Temperature ...........................1 9

Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Cooking Complete Reminder ...................10

Cooking Guide..

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

instructions ....................3-5

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Instrutiions, nps

Defrost..................................................2O

Guide......................................2

Roast..............................................22,

.................................................23

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Panel...............................................8,

............................................27

Defrosting Guide ..........................................26

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exhaust Fan ..................................5, 9,31,32

Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................24

Heating or Reheating

Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Microwaving

Minute Pad

Oven Shelf ......................4, 5, 10, 14,28,29

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Levels

.......2,7,8,11, 12,14, 17-20,22,25-27

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Level Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Temperature Probe 4,8-11, 19,22,23,29

Tips...........................................6

.......................................................8

Guide......................25

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14, 15

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GE Answer

Care and Cleaning ...................29-32

Exhaust Grease Filter Light Bulb Oven Shelf

Temperature Probe .....................................29

lnstallation..........................................32

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Extension Cords ...........................................32

Grounding instructions...............................32

Consumer Services ...................35

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty

JVM241

Microwave

Fan............................................3 1,32

Replacement.............................3O

.....................................................29

........................................Back Cover

Oven

Solver...............................33

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800.626.2000

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Numbers........................35

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help,

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week

all:

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

~ese numbem

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

are

dso

on the

car~ please write

Be sure your microwave

oven is registered.

It is

impofiant

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 If you move,

origiti

the write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

~ apptiance

Please be certain that it is. Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

that we know

&d.

if you are not

purchaser, please

must be registered.

If you received a damaged oven...

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

derder

Save time

and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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 W-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference

aused

by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

PmCA~ONS

(a) Do Not Attempt to

the door open

resdt

EXCESS~ M~OWA~

operate

sinm open~oor

exposwe

this

oven with

operation

to microwave

AVOD

can

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

Do Not

front face and the door or

residue to accmdate on sealing

Phce

any

object between the oven

Wow sod

stiams.

or cleaner

POSS~M EXPOS-

ENERGY

(c)

Do Not-rate the

partidarly

important

properly and (1) door

@nt)

(2) hinges and latches (3)

doorse~ andseding s~am.

(d) me&en

Shodd

by anyone except properly personnel.

oven

ifit

tit tie

tit

there is no damage to the:

Not be

oven door close

@roken

or loosened)

adjwtedor

qdified servim

damagd

repaired

It is

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,,, -

Men

using electrical precautions

fouowing:

W~NG-~ored.mtieriskof

bums, electric or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

Avoid Possible Energy” on the previous page.

●

W apphce

ody

Mtructions

●

Use this

described in this guide.

chernicds

microwave oven is or cook or

indusW

●

This over-tie-range oven was designed

,—

for w over ranges no wider than

It maybe cooking

●

For best operation, plug this

own electrid

blowing of be or tripping of circuit

breaker.

●

Do not mount this

locati

the provided

Do not cover or

appWnee.

●

Do not store this

use this product near water-for example, in a wet

basemen~

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine

●

Do not store anything

-wave

operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

applianms,

shodd be

followed, including the

shock fire,

fo~ow

the

specific

~sure

must be grounded.

properly grounded

basic safety

injury to persons

‘tPremutions

to Excessive

Mcrowave

~Mect

outiet

See

&ounding

section in the back of this guide.

app~ce ody

for its intended use as

Do not use corrosive

or vapors in this

specifidly

and is not intended for laboratory

apphance.

This

designed to heat

use.

inches.

instied

over both gas and

elwtric

quipment.

outie~

this

app~ce ody

-tin bM

apphce

near a sw

appbce

to prevent

app~ce

over a

m accordance with

-ctions.

any openings on the

outdoors.

imrning

pool or near a

into its

fickering

SW=

Do not

sti

oven

sfice

directiy

when the oven is in

on top of the

●

Do not let power cord hangover edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this

damaged power cord or working

propetiy,

appkce ifit

plug ifit

has a

is not

or if it has been damaged

or dropped.

●

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the Gre

and

~eaning swtion(s)

●

This

app~nce

should be serviced only by

q-cd service personnel.

authotied repti

●

with any

service

or adjustment.

appMnce,

necessary when used by

●

To reduce the risk of fi in the oven cavity:

—Do

not overcook food.

applian~ materiti

if paper, plastic or other combustible

are placed inside the oven to

of your guide.

Contact nearest

facfiity

for examination,

close supervision is

ctidren.

Wefily

attend

factiitate

cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and

from paper or

pbcing

—Do

them in the oven.

not use your microwave oven to dry

pktic

containers before

meti han~es

newspapers.

—Do

not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper contain or nylon

towe@

napkins and waxed paper can

meti flecks

igni~

Paper products containing

-ents shodd

which may cause arcing

be avoided, as tiey

nyIon

may *O ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn m your microwave oven

dess

urdess

a special microwave popcorn

you use popcorn labeled for use in

amssory

microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

~ey could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven

damage to the oven and the danger of

by accident the oven

w~e

empty to avoid

shodd

run empty a minute

b. H

or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at au tire-it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

(co-

d-page)

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WORW

—Do

not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking

SMEW

utensih

(mnthued)

or food in the oven when not in use.

—If

materiah

oven door

inside oven should

closed

turn oven off, and disconnect

igni@

keep

power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containe%for example, closed

explode and

shodd

not be heated in this

jars-w~

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven

codd resuk in

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with

injury.

the lid off. Make sure dl infant food is thoro@y cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat

care~

to prevent

formda

or breast mfr. The container may cooler than the

fibefore

feeding the baby.

sdding

mW rea~y

is.

when warming

~ways

evedy.

feeI

test the

mS~UC~ONS

●

Remove the temperature probe from

when not using it to cook with.

probe inside the oven without inserting it or

fiqui~

and turn on microwave energy, it can

the

oven

you leave the

food

create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven

w*.

●

Plastic

for microwave be used may not be as tolerant of as are

cookwabPlastic

coohg

caretily.

Even microwave-safe plastic

cookware designed

is very

overmoking

@ass

or ceramic materials

use~,

and

may

but should

renditions

soften or char if subjected to short periods of

overcooking. the food reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics use them in strict

longer exposures to overcooking,

and

cookware

codd

ignite. For these

ody

complian~

with the cookware

and

manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving.

3) Do not

permit

c~dren to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision

Don’t defrost frozen beverages

nwked botdes

Even

(especially carbonated beverages).

the container is

open~

up. This can cause the container to

resuking

●

Use

dinners may be

3/4” him

tray to the box.

eve%

in injury.

fofl ody

as directed in this guide.

rnicrowavd

remove the top

men

keep

thefoti

1 k~

away tim

●

Cootiare

fofi

using

(other than

the sides of the oven. may

of heat transferred

fti

Potholders maybe needed to

han~e

●

Foods cooked &

toboti

over more less moisture. and

~eaning

section(s) for ‘instructions on how to

clean the inside of the

●

Thermometer-Do

the cookware.

~uids

(such as pasta) may tend

rapi~y

than foods containing

Shotid

this occur, refer to the

ovem

not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving is designed or recommended for use

in narrow

pressure can

burst

fofi

trays less than

cover and return the

fod inthe

microwave

rnetishem

beco&e

tiess

hot

from

the

the thermometer

microwave oven.

bufld

possibly

because

htited

the

men

cooking

exactly and always cook the temperature of at least

por~ fo~ow

the

170°F.

dirwtions

mwt

to an internal

This assures

tha~

in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the

be safe to

●

Do not

~e~~e

boti

cause it to

●

Not aM

p=c

microwave ovens.

mea~

~led

and meat

cab

eggs in a microwave oven.

bufid

up inside egg

burs~

possibly

●

Foods with unbroken outer

rwuking in

such &potatoes,

yO& Md ~

injury.

sausag~,

‘skinW ~~•

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, caution) steam to escape

and,egg yoh

(see previous

shoddbepiercedto Wow

during am.

wrap is suitable for use in

~eck

the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous

circnmstanx, shordy

after removal To prevent burns from splashing container to stand in

after the oven has shut

bofi&Under

certain special

liquids may start to boil during or

horn

the microwave

Iiqui&

the

oven for 30 to ~ sewn~

oven

allow the

‘.

,’

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—

.—

i~~~ble~’ p~tic

as directed by package.

cotid

possibly containers because they form a tight seal. with containers remove

coowg pouches and

bags

shotid be

sli;

pier~

Kthey

burst during or immediately after

resdting

wvering carefdly

in injury.

shodd be

tightly

Mso,

at least

partitiy

covered with plastic wrap,

and direct steam away

~tfy dosed

or vented

are

not

plastic

cooting,

plastic storage

uncovered

men

cooking

from hands and face.

●

Hot foods and steam - cause

b-.

care~

when opening

any

mntainers

of hot f@ including

. . . --

popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

●

Use of the

sheMaccessory.

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

—Do

not store or mk with shelf on

Product damage may

—Use pot holders when

resti~

handing

floor

the

of oven.

she~and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The

she~cotid

—Use the —Be sure that the

overheat.

shetiordy

when cooking on 2

she~

leveh.

is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage. Do NOT

the metal

sheti

with the Popcorn

USC

program (see the Popcorn section).

●

The e~aust

automatica~y

(see Automatic Fan Feature).

fan in the oven W operate

under certain conditions

the

fan

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

cootig

fires

wtie

the

exhamt

fan is in

use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

greasy

sp~overs

exhaust fan is operating. To fan operation, use adequate use high heat

Boilovers

cause smoking and

that may ignite and spread if

minirnke

stidcoobare

otiy

when necessary.

—k

the event of a grease

automatic

and

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering pan completely with

weti-fitting tit cookie

sheet

or flat tray.

<lean

the vent hood often. Do not

btid

up on the hood or the falter.

a~ow

grease

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood ~ter.

Grrosive

cleaning agents, such as

Iye-basti

oven cleaners, may damage the falter.

—men -g

turn the fan o~ me fa~

foods are under the h@

if operating, may

spread the flame.

he Efiaust H@

. Have it Wed =d properly grounded by a

,-.

qtied We~ See boo~et pa=

with the microwave oven.

the special

_tion

Optional Accessories

Avaflable at e~a

W41 FMer

and

W41B~.

GM tiOpy

~8~ CharCod Ffiter Kt

instigation.

microwave oven is UL listed for

insta~ation

cost

fiorn

your GE supplier.

Panel Et (for models

for non-vented

over electric and gas ranges.

~BV

Page 6

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

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 3 steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviwd

your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most roes, this will solve the problem.

MICROWA~G

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is

suitible for microwaving.

Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

CUDS

pottew

or china dinnerware which does not

ha;e’rnetil;c

can be used. Some

trim or

mokware

gl=e

with a metallic sheen

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 1 minute at high.

E the dish heats,

it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

ordy

remains cool and

the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

NEXT, if you are still not

detailfiincluding

your phone number—to:

please~

write all the

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park

buisville,

KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

●

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

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

●

Steam

tightiy

buflds

covered by a skin or membrane.

Check the Cooking Guide.

up pressure in foods which are

eswpe.

Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer whale cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

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Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave rooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High

fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power more or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to

boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

7070

everdy

@ower ~vel

of the time. Power

bvel

10). A lower setting will cook

and with less attention given to stirring

10) or full power is the

Uvel

7 is microwave

bvel

3 is energy

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles give time for the food to to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown

with Power

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:

POWR

High 10

Meal-High 7

Medium 5

Warml

~vel >the

LEVEL I BEST USES

“equaltie”

defrost cycle. If microwave

Fish, baco~ vegetables, boiling liquids.

Gende

poultry; baking casseroles

and reheating. Slow cooking and

such as

cuts of meat. Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

or transfer heat

cooking of meat and

tendefiing

stew~

and less

delimte

sauces.

tender-

~is

microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the or range beneath it. It speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave.

automatidly

turns on at a low

cooktop

fan will automatidly turn off when the parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off.

intemrd

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YO~

TOUCH

COmOL

P~L

The Touch Control the touch of a finger.

1. DISPLAY.

temperature during cooking functions, power level

use~

being

BEVERAGE.

beverage. No need to touch start immediately.

POPCORN.

microwave No need to touch immediately.

~ME

Power

MICRO COOK

5. amount of time using automatic Power 10

@i@).

AUTO DEFROST.

weight, then STMT. The oven

sets power levels and defrosting time.

E=RESS

7. 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

NUMBER PADS.

the

miaowave.

POWER LEVEL.

9. another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 cooking or Power

10. CLOCK

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display used

11.

CLOCK

or check time of day while microwaving. To set

clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

of day. For example, if time is pads 1,3 and O and” Then touch START or CLOCK change time, simply repeat above process.

SOUND LEVEL.

12. pad. Touch number pad O, 1,2 or 3, then touch

ST~T

oven beeper.

13.

~TCHEN ~MER.

rniaowave energy. It

timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.

cooking mode and instructions.

DEFROST.

Level

COOK

DISP~Y

whfie

a cooking feature is in use.

Touch this pad to enter time of day

pad to change the sound level of the

Panel allows

It’s

desi~ed

Displays time of day, time or

Touch this pad to heat or reheat a

Touch this pad to mok prepackaged

popeom

3 (Low).

weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

STMT, the oven will start

Gentle thawing at automatic

Microwave for a selected

Touch this pad and food

Touch number pads 1 through

Touch these pads to program

Touch this pad before entering

bvel

ON/OFF.

OflOff feature cannot be

1:30”

Touch the SOUND LEVEL

This feature uses no

fundions

you to set the oven controls with

to be easy to use and understand.

ST~T,

@w)

will appear in display.

the oven will

bvel

automatidly

@igh)

for

for defrosting.

Touch the O

1:30,

touch number

pad

To reset or

as either a kitchen

14. REHEAT.

a variety of foods using different times and

power levels.

COOK

15. weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of

foods using different times and power levels.

SNACKS.

16. weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of

snack foods.

17.

AUTO ROAST.

the desired number pad for the code, then START. The oven slow-cook meat with the automatic preset program.

18. TEMP COO~OLD. probe to food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting

until you touch the

19. DE~Y START~mNDER.

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day-up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder

fea~re m be used like an alarm clock.

ST~T.

20. pad to start the oven.

21. whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

22.

CLwOFF. men touche~

oven and erases all settings

ADD 30 SEC.

23. of cook time, to add 30 time as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for 30

VENT FAN.

24. different fan speeds.

SURFACE LIGHT.

25. the surface light. Touch NIGHT to turn on the night light.

Use Reheat for quick reheating of

Touch this pa~ a code number and

Insert probe. Touch this pa~

Use the temperature

Wok

by using a preset temperature. Once

and

maintains that temperature

CLwOFF

After dl selections are made, touch this

Use this with number pads to enter

Press this pad for 30 seconds

seeonds

sewnds.

Press HI, LO or OFF for the

Touch ON to turn on

pad.

A1OWS YOU

it shuk off the

(ex~pt

time of day).

to the cook

to –

Page 9

OPCORN

BEVEWGE

;;.

REHMT

~DEBE~DDo~

WRESS

WOK

POWER

LEVEL

MPRESSCOOK

EKPRESS

WOK

DISPUYOWFF

~PRESS

COOK

CLWR

MINUE

1“

When You Plug

The display panel displays “88888”, “18 and d] of the oven functions. After 15

&sappear

lights portion. Touch the

and oven is ready for use.

wfll

This

happen any time there is a power outage.

the Oven

POWR”

semnds,

and “RESET” appears in the upper

CLWOm

pa4

set the

all

clock

“PRObE” Appeam

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp Coo~old

●

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

tie

Display:

function is being used.

Page 10

TT,I

Ill

11/

EEL

Ill

——

H7---A

1. Door Handle.

securely latched for oven to operate.

Door Latches.

3. Window with

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

cotilned in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp and Auto Roast functions ody.

6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed oven floor. Use this shelf on two levels. (See Safety Shelf section for special instructions.)

Coobng

@or

and Auto Roast code 4)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLWOFF

Complete Reminder

all cooking features except Temp

pad.

Ptil

to open door. Door must be

Metil

Shield.

Screen allows

CooWold

directiy

ody

when cooking foods

hstructions and Oven

Coo~old

on the

Touch Control Panel and Digitil Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see

Your Touch Control Panel section.

8. Hood Controls. Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Surface

9. Grease Filters.

Cooktop Light

10.

11. Automatic Cooking Guide.

12. Oven Floor.

NO~:

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

This is to certify that this unit has

been tested in

conformance with Bulletin No. 210.

“-i -

LighC

Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

AMCA

C.F.M.

at 0.10 WG 300 300 Her.

‘-” -

Vert.

SONES

Vert.

7.2

6.8 Her.

Page 11

The Mtchen Timer

The Mtihen

●

It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to delay cooting.

●

It can be used as a hold setting

The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

~mer

has 3 timing functions:

aftir

defrosting.

Using a Holding Time

The

Kitchen Timer ~ dso be used to program a

“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.

The time

99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

ean

range from 1 second to 99 minutes and

How

to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1:

Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer

How

~t’s

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Touch

say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

Take casserole from freezer and

~CHEN

signrds

Detis~

Hold and Micro Cook

Step 2: Touch

TIMER pad.

when time is up.

plaw

~ME

DEFROST pad.

in oven.

Step 3:

defrosting time. on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the level 1-10.)

Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes

@efrosting

PO~R LEWL

pad and the desired power

automatidly

set

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either MICRO COOK AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch of minutes to delay cooking.

Coomold

in food. Touch

and cooking will begin.

(

Step 5:

10 minutes.

~&R;

WTCHEN

or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is

ST~T.

Step 4:

touching

Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for

Step 6:

TIMER and enter number

Timer will count down to zero

Set standing or hold time by

Touch MICRO COOK.

TEMP COO~OLD

men

delaying

KTCHEN TIMER pad.

Temp

Step 7:

eoo-ting

flAW

Touch 2,5

time.

Step 8:

autornatimlly performe~

shows instructions entered and the function.

men

flashes “End.”

and M~UTE

Touch

time is up, the oven signals and

ST~T.

for 25 minutes of

As each function is

oven display

Page 12

COO~G

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

amount of time.

Power cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is safe Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 3:

pad for 1 minute.

hvel

microwave-

(refer

10 @igh) is recommended for most

Step 2:

Seleet

your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE

Touch MICRO COOK.

Be~use

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” below.)

automatic Power

Step 4:

Touch

ST~T.

Level

10 is recommended

HA~

Step 5:

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the

:ldse f .eset

men

time is up, the oven signals and flashes

foo~ simply

the

doo~

and press START to resume cooking.

there is not time remaining on the timer you must

the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Micro Cook I

Press MICRO COOK

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER

4. Select desired power level 1-10.

5. Press

ST~T.

LE~L.

~vel

When Setting

QED QDm mmm

~]~~

—

Using the Micro Cook II Feature

The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 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:

safe container and close the door.

Step 3:

touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Now is the

you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK.

PO~R LE~L.

Step 5:

Step 6:

Step 7:

COOK. (Press POWER

power level 1–10.)

Place the food in the oven in a miaowave-

Step 2:

x“-

Select your first cook time. For example,

Touch MICRO COOK again. Set your second cook time. Change the power level for MICRO

Step 8:

Touch MICRO COOK

time to change the power level if

Select desired power level 1-10.)

Press

LE~L.

ST~T.

Select desired

press

The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK

10” or the power level selected for “COOK

will be displayed. At the end of “COOK

level is displayed and the time for “COOK

is shown counting down.

men

The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the close the door and press

there is no time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

TME

I“

wtil

count down.

I“, the second power

time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

ST~T

Nso, “PO~R

TME

I“

~ME

II”

foox simply

to resume cooking.

—

Page 13

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to

set time for 1-5 minutes.

Bmm amm mmm

Qma

How

The Delay Start feature allows you to program

your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

to Use Delay

Step 1:

Stirt

Touch DELAY START pad.

DEUY

‘Wm

How to Use Reminder

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

Step 2:

correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4:

automatically start at the desired time.

Enter the time you want the oven to start.

sure your microwave oven clock shows the

Touch

ST~T

hvel

10. For example, touch the

pad. The oven will

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

cloc~

without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1:

DEMY am

Step 2:

you. correct time of day. The reminder time to 12 hours later).

Enter the time you want the oven to remind

sure your microwave oven clock shows the

Touch DEMY START pad.

ean

be set up

Add 30 Seconds

ADD

SEC

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is down. It will add 30 shown each time the pad is touched.

This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

seeonds

to the time

munting

Step 3:

pad. The reminder is now set at the time you

prograrnrneL

signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the pad. The display door is opened or

REMinder DEMY

displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Touch

START pad.

ST~T

and will

wtil

show “REM”

CLWOFF

time maybe displayed by touching the

The

\T’~

untfl

touched

time-of-day maybe

CLWOFF

the oven

The

The Beeper Feature

The Beeper Feature lets you change the sound of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:

Sg::

Step 1:

LE~L

Touch the SOUND

pad.

level

Step 2:

or 3 for oven

Step 3:

level, touch the

Touch O for No Sount 1 for Soft, 2 for

bud. men

will

beep at the

men

you touch each number pad the

volume

you have selected your desired sound

ST~T

that you have selected.

pad.

Normrd

Page 14

POPCOW

Step

NO~:

Popcorn program.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Step 1:

microwave popcorn.

How

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, If your favorite popmm is overcooked, there is a there is a simple adjustment you can make. simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad.

(The oven will start

immediately.) Then touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 sewnds less seconds more cooking time is being provided.

Do NOT use the metal shelf with the

ody

Remove the outer wrapper from the

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or

Touch the POPCORN pad. me oven will start

131-113

1 ~[1

immediately.) Then touch

number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word

-king

time is being

Open oven door and place package of

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch

will start immediately.

bnger

Cook Time

provided

p\~\3

ST~T,

the oven

—

The Snacks feature can be

used to warm a variety of popular snack foods. The oven automatically microwaving times and power levels for you.

sek

the

Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch The oven the

SNAC=

enter the quantity of food. For microwaving to give even results. codes 5 and 6 enter the food weight in ounces. Then touch the START pad.

pad. For codes 1 to 4

How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 1 to 4)

NO~:

Codes 5 and 6. Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

See

the

next page on how to use Snacks

Remove the food from the package, place in

Step 2: Touch the

Step 3:

pad of desired food For example, touch number pad 1 for rolls and muffins. code number and food type you selected appear on the display. “ENTER” will

SNAC~

Touch number

pad.

ade.

brea~

The

til

flash.

QBQ

Wmm

❑ mm ❑ ma

WA~

dctiates

changes power levels during

Step 4:

enter the quantity of food. For example, touch 2. After 5 seconds “START” flashes on the display.

Step 5: Touch the Oven Touching the during microwaving will display the remaining time. oven displays “End”.

Touch number pad to

wfil

begin microwaving.

time and

STMT

SNACN

Men

pad.

pad

done,

Page 15

How to Use the

NO~:

Snacks Codes 1 to 4. Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish or container. Close the oven door.

See the p~vious page on how to use

Remove the food from the package, place in

, Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.

Snack

Feature (Snack Codes 5 and

Step

3: Touch number pad of desired food code. For example, touch number pad 5 for soup. The code number and food type you selected will appear on the display. “ENTER

mIG~”

will flash.

DDD

mEm

❑ mm

Dmn

UART

Step

4: Touch number pad to enter food weight. For example, touch 1 and 2 for 12 ounces. After 5 seconds

“ST~T”

the display.

Step 5: Touch the

Oven will begin microwaving. Touching the SNACKS pad during microwaving will display the remaining time. displays “End”.

flashes on

STMT

men

done, oven

pad.

SNACW

CODE

G~E

Codes 1 to 4

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:

Quantity

Food

Bread, rolls,

muffins

Sandwiches

Code

Display

bREAd

SANdW

Limit

1 to 4

1 to 2

(Q~

Pizza

(leftover

Desseti-Toppings

slims)

PIZ

TOP

Codes 5 and 6

For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:

Food Code

Display

1 to 4

Weight

Limit (02)

Comments

Use paper

microwave-safe plate.

Use paper towel or

microwave-safe plate. Use microwave-safe plate.

Use microwave-safe dish.

Comments

towel

soup

Cheese Dip

SOUP

CHEEZ

8 to 40

OZ.

Use microwave-safe dish.

If container is microwaveable, follow instructions on container; or use microwave-safe dish.

Page 16

The Reheat feature is designed to reheat 1 to 3 servings of a previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many Guide below.

popdar foods. See the Reheat

Reheat

The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 servings. To add more than one serving, just touch (see Reheat Guide below).

Step 1: Touch

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a

food

~Am

SOUP.

Step

3: Touch

will signal and turn off automatidly

when finished.

REHW

ST~T

pad.

pad. Oven

To Reheat

Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you reheat up to three number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.

The serving size may even be changed or added after touching

The word

:;:;::ke:::::w

many servings have been selected.

Mom

ST~T.

“SERV”

Than One

Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

~~~1,’

Sening

Reheat Guide

Serving

Foods Recommended

Pasta Meats, casseroles, pizza Fruits and vegetables Beverages, &10 oz.

Code

2 3 4

Display

PASTA

MMS

VEGS

bEV

Ske

1-3 1-3 1-3

1-3

I I

5 6

CA~ON:

in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot. that all reheated foods be stirre~ if possible, to even

The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section).

WERME

Reheated foods may have wide variations After removing food from the oven, we

Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need

to touch

immediately.

SAUCE

sT~T,

the

oven

1-3

will

Stafi

Sauces and gravies 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each

recpmmend

out the temperature.

The serving size is changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after touching the and turn off automatically when finished.

CA~ON:

feature may be quite

with care.

Beverages heated with the Beverage

automatidly

BEVEWGE pad. The oven will signal

ho~

set at 1, but can be

Remove the container

Page 17

COOK

Use the Cook feature when

cooking a variety of microwaved foods. me oven automatically sets the cooking times and power

levels for you.

How to Use the Cook

Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

~ ~

Remove the food from the package, place in

Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.

Featun

Step

pad of desired food code. For example, touch number pad for anneal vegetables. The code number and food type you selected will appear on the display.

WIGHT’ will

Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired food group. Enter the food weight in

ounws,

then touch the

3: Touch number

“E~R

flash.

The oven calculates cooking time and changes power levels during cooking to give even cooking resdts.

STMT

pad

~~:

&&u

nmm

Step 4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8 for 18 ounces. After 5 seconds

“ST~T”

flashes on the

Dmn

Step 5:

_AN

begin cooking. Touching the COOK pad

during cooking will display the remaining Cook time. Oven displays “End” when cooking is done.

Touch the

ST~T

pad. Oven will

disDlav.

Cook Code Guide

Cook

Food Canned

Vegetables Frozen

Vegetables

Fresh Vegetables

Turkey) Bacon

Pizza (frozen microwaveable)

Code

Weight

Limit

(OZ)

4 to 18

OZ.

4 to 16

OZ.

4 to 16

OZ.

8 to

OZ.

4 to 16

OZ.

4 to 40 oz.

8 to 48

OZ.

2 to 10 oz.

4 to 16

OZ.

Comments

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Use microwave-safe

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with wax paper. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.

Cover with wax paper.

hyer

strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.

-erole

or bowl.

Page 18

Time Defrost 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

brea~

such as dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

~ME

more flexibility.

●

See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power

Press

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press

4. Select desired power level 1-10.

5. Press START.

rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen

DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

~ME

DEFROST.

POWR LE~L.

Uvel

quic~y

thaw foods

❑ mn

To become better aquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package, of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1: Plain package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

mntains

TIME

DMR~T

Step

3: Select one recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.

Step

WA~

complete~ “En&”

hdf

of the total defrosting time

4: Touch

then automatically shuts off.

ST~T. men

the oven signals and flashes

the cycle is

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and

hrdf

repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining defrosting time and touch

Step 6: open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

men

the oven signals and flashes

ST~T.

“En&”

—

Detisting

should-be or

vente~ -R

directed by package. Plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered.

●

Ftiy-size,

defrosted and container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Questions and

Q. When I press

noise. What is it?

A. This

magnetron is in operation.

Tips

sli~

pierced

food has partially

pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

rnimowaved. U

the food is in a

defroste&

hswem

ST=T,

sound is normal. It is letting you know the

I hear a dull, thumping

fofi

●

For even defrosting,

easfly,

such as

ti~

eggs, fish,

baetena.

some foods need be broken up or separated the way through the

●

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

●

Foods that spoil

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes,

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.

part

defiosting~ime.

but they will need more frequent attention

Page 19

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

for manv foods.

Use Temp

the desired finished food temperature. The

Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Coo~old

to cook a variety of foods to

Mcro

Coowold

because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEWOFF pad.

NOTE: Oven

when preset food temperature is reached.

takes the guesswork out of cooking,

automaticrdly

Temp

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.

intemd temperature of your food. (Its

Coo~old

or Auto

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Sten

Ste~

Insert temperature probe and attach probe

2: Touch TEMP

3: Touch 1,6 and O for

POWER

EVEL

Step 4: Touch Touch 5 for medium power.

COO~OLD Dad.

160°F.

PO~R LE~L

SA~

Step 5: Touch the temperature of the roast is less than display will show “COOL”; if temperature

90°F.

is temperature counting up.

or above, display shows

ST~T

pad. If internal

pad.

Step 6: and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

90°F.,

men 160°F.

the cycle.

Step

7: Touch

switches to “HoId”

reache~

the CLEMOFF

the oven will sound

pad to stop

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; foods will heat more

evedy though requiring more time.

●

Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off in frozen foods.

Questions and

Q. Why did

“PRObE”

,—

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in

the oven wall or if you touch the

COO~OLD

used

hswers

“PRObE”

will flash if you don’t seat the cable

flash on the display?

~MP

pad and forget to use the probe.

●

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick

even heating.

●

Insert

the

probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in food?

A. No,

if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven.

hande

Page 20

Auto Defrost

AmO

DE~OST

—

With the Auto Defrost

automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

fea~re,

the oven

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located on the

know

doon

your food

inside front of oven when you open the

It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1:

microwave-safe dish and close door.

Remove food from package, place in oven on

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

AUTO

-T

Step 3:

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After approximately 5 seconds

Enter weight. For example, touch number

poun~

“ST~T’

flashes.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch

The oven

levels during defrosting to give even defrosting resdts.

~An

dcdates

Step

defrost time counting down.

ST~T

defrosting time and changes

4: Touch

pad.

ST~T

power

pad. Display shows

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn”

Follow the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START pad.

men

defrosting time is and oven beeps 4 times. and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLWOFF

flashes.

thedirectionsin ~ ~1 ~~’ l-f

pad is touched.

completec

“End” remains on display

“End” flashes

Stind Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

Conversion Guide

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

Pounds

.3 .4 .5

.6 .7

Ounces

1–2

%10

11 12-13

1415

Page 21

~COMMENDED

FOODS

M~.-M.

WEIGHT

FIMT SIGN& SECOND SIGN&

I ST~D~ME

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

~ole

Chicken

Turkey Breast

breast

side up)

0.1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

lbs.

Turn over. Separate and shield

where necessary.

Separate.

Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

shield. Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted 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 20 minutes; necessary.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

30 minutes

10 minutes

minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

run cold water in cavity.

—

CMcken

Comish

Fish Fillets 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

Shrimp,

Whole Fish 0.1- 6.0

Uges M>r

Pieces

Hens (whole)

Hens (split)

Sdlops

or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidy than other areas.

first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

0.1- 6.0 Ibs.

Ibs.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn

Tum

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

over.

Separate and remove defrosted

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove defrosted

pie~s.

Dieces.

5 minutes

10 minutes; run

mld

in cavity. 5 minutes

5 minutes

Hold

under

cold running

water.

water

—

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A~O~~C

ROAS~G

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

the desired serving temperature.

Coowold,

Roast uses up

automaticatiy

which uses a single power level, Auto

3 power settings which

switch during roasting, thus providing

UnNe Temp

even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef

roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions

for proper use of

cooking bag.) Insert

probe through cooking bag

center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make

sure the hande does not touch the food or top or

sides of the oven.

<’

~ bp

hotiontally into the

—

Just as in regular roasting, ody tender roasts should be roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached.

bss

tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

Plain pork roast

~ ~

in cooking bag and

plaw

in microwave-safe dish.

Place meat in

oven with probe

the

tiuht

.- ----

. .

WUIG

G-1., ;“ta

w---

UIAU WA

Tnceti

-------

pAuu&

–

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1:

pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of

NO~:

theA~oR.*ST

pad during cooking,

~he

temperature will be displayed. (“COOL” will be displayed until meat reaches

release~

Step

Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4 beeps and flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch

the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number

rewmrnended

wales.)

By touching

meat’s

internal-

FOOO

~MP

90°F.) men

doneness code reappears on the display.

men

you select

?~~m

“TURn”

ST~T. @O~:

Oven

mntinues

to cook after

mDE

pad is

CODE

Step

After a pre-programmed food temperature is

reache~

4 times and

oven beeps

“HOLd”

appears on the display.

Step 4: Food will be

held at this temperature

:~k?Tsi!:mesE

Page 23

Auto Roast Guide

●

Pla&

meats dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

a cooking bag in microwave-safe

●

Insert probe as described in the Automatic

Roasting section.

Food

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

bin

Roast

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

~nsert

probe

hotiontally

into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Toti

hold at that temperature

time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and

Simmer

Code

(Auto Roast Code 4)

untfl

done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Automatic

l;~

Roasting section. Display shows “SIM” and “CODE 4.”

Minimum End

TemD.

1 2

160°F. 170°F.

170°F.

185”F.

ApproL Time

(minutes per pound)

15–23

B30

S30

1619

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

10-15

Doneness

Dispky

WELL

Oven switches to Hold

at180°F., and$ontinues ~~~~~

holdng at 180 F. until

\;t

~DE

you remove food and touch

CLWOFF

pad. If stirring is

recommende~ STMT

you can restart oven by touching the

pad again. Touch

CLEWOFF

~DE

pad to turn

oven off.

Automatic

Food Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler~ryer

HadPork

Roast

soup

StocWegetable

Split Pea

Simmer

Guide

Final

Temp.

180°F. 180°F.

180°F.

180°F. 180°F.

(Auto

Roast

Approx.

Time~ours

5-7 5-8

4-6

7-10

5-7

Code 4)

Doneness

Disphy

SIM SIM

SIM

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat. 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 1/2 of time.

Drocedure

Same

Add 4

CUDS

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

Pla& probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after

as above.

liQuid.

Page 24

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe.

bowing

how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that

reqtire

browning or crisp, dry surfaces will

cook better in regular ovens.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of

their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce

1/3.

re~ar

oven cooking times by 1/2 to

~eck

food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil

can

be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering. In both regular baking and microwave

rdlow

cooking, covers hold in moisture,

for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper

serves the same purpose when microwaving. Venting.

Mer

covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer so excess steam can escape.

~ging

ovens, you position foods, such as

Food in Oven. When baking in regular

layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that

sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to heat them

everdy.

When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the renter. Foods that require constant stirring will need

ouiond ~rning

stirring when microwaving.

Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides

can

directly

ordy

contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time. When you cook with

mkes

foods such as roasts or

are allowed to stand to

re@ar

ovens,

finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved de is not placed on a

re@ar

Shielding. In a

oveu you shield chicken

moling

rack.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on

podtry,

king. Sparh

which would cook before larger parts.

caused by too much

metrd

in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Wck

Foods to Release pressure in foods that are membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven

Mssure.

tightiy

woking),

Steam builds up

covered by a skin or

—

egg yolks and chicken

livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

oven helps food cook more

Occasionrdly,

repositioning a dish in the

everdy.

To rotate 1/2@ turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish

untd

the side that was to the back of the oven is to

the side.

–

Basic

Density of Food.

Mcmwave Gtidehes

In both

re@ar

baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,

wok

than

ligh~

take longer to

porous foods, such as

rolls, bread or pieces of cake. Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods

to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more

evedy.

bmers

receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also

re@ar

happen when cooking in a

oven.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water

molecdes.

Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats

evedy.

Piece Size.

SA1

pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

evedy.

With large pieces of foo~ reduce the power

setting for even rooking.

Shape of Food.

both types of cooking, thin areas

mok faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

edge and thin pieces in the center. Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer

or refrigerator take longer to mok than foods at room

temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you

norrndly

store the foods.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where ‘

time is directly related to the number of servings. Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat

more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

Page 25

~~G

NO~:

Use Power

RE~~G

bvel

High (10) unless otherwise noted.

GU~E

Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the writer is the last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

Item

Bake~

Foods

Cakq

coffee

mke,

nut or fruit bread Dinner Pie:

(use minimum time for custard)

rob mtim

frui~

nut or custard; 1

doughnuts, sweet

slicc=l/8

mh,

of 9 inch pie

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

taste.

foods stand a few minutes before serving.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming

bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

hount

pie~

inch cake or

roIIs

or doughnuts

6 to 8 Medium (5)

1 slice

9 inch pie

Power Mvel

(3)

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

Beverages

Cocoq

other* based

Coffee,

other water-baaed

drinks

(6 oz. per cup)

drinks

(6 oz.

per cup)

1 to 2 cups 1 to 2 cups 2 to 3 min.

Meal-High (7)

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces Hamburgers or Hot dogs and sausages

Nce

and pasta

Saucy, main dishes:

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Stea@

chops,

Wy-sticed

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4

Tip:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap.

Wen

heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

meadoaf

(V3-3/4

rib%

meat pieces

meat (3

(4 oz.

per serving)

cup per serving)

chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

4 oz.

per serving)

cup per serving)

over

other main dishes and meats with wax paper.

1 to 2 pieces

to 2 servings

1 to

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

~me

1/4 to 1/2 min. 2 to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

1/2 to 1 min.

3 to 5 min.

2 to 4 min.

to 2 min.

to 2 min. 1 to 1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

min.

to 2 min.

min.

to 2% min.

Plate of

Meat

Tip:

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese Moist

etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)

Tip:

Use paper

soups

~-based

Water-based (6 oz.

~p: tiver

—.

Vegetables

hrge

Mashed

SmaU

~p:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

bftovers

plus 2 vegetables

tiver

plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

ffig:

with 2 slices of bread

Sloppy

towel

(6 oz. per serving)

soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

pieces or whole:

(In

cup per serving)

piec~: peas,

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

or napkin to cover sandwiches.

per serving)

asparagus spears, mm on the cob, etc.

beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)

plate

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 min.

Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min. Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 min.

to 4 min.

1 %

to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

to 3 min.

Page 26

DE~OST~G G~E

Food packagd in paper or plastic may be defrosted without

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food

in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l).

Mer

first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

Breads, Cakes [Power

Fish and Seafood

Fruit [Power

Meat [Power

fim

food. if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Food

B~a@ buns or row

Sweet

(approx.

F~e~ SheK~b

(1 lb.) of time.

Plastic

(10-oz. package)

Bacon (1

F-(1

Ground meat (1

Roast:

Steak

food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food

~me

hvel:

Defrost (3)]

(1 piece)

rok

12 oz.)

frozen (1 lb.)

small

piees

hvel:

puch—1

beef, lamb, veal, pork

chops and cutlets

lb.)

Uvel:

lb.)

[Power

Defrost (3)]

1 min. 3 to 5 min.

hvel:

Defrost (3)]

7 to 9 min. 5 to 7 min.

to 6 min.

3 to 5

min. per lb.

3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be 5 to 7 min.

12 to 16 min. per lb.

6 to 8 min. per lb.

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

~oking.

Commenfi

Rearrange after half of time.

Place block in casserole.

Place unopened package in oven. Ut stand 5 minut= after defrosting. separated. ht stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Use Power Uvel Warm (l). Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. h over after first half

of time and shield warm areas with foil. separate pieces with table knife.

fim

over and breakup after first half

stand to

second half of time,

mmplete

defrosting.

Poultm [Power bvel:

Cticke-q

Cut

CMcke&

(2%

Cotih

~by

~roiler-fryer,

(2%

3 lbs.)

whole

to 3 lbs.)

hen

breast

(4 to 6 lbs.)

Defrost

16 to 20

18 to 22

6 to 10 min. per

(3)]

min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up.

Ib.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. minutes to finish defrosting.

Plaa

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete run cool water in

of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.

first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. to complete defrosting.

Mer

second half of time, separate pieces and

wrapped chicken in dish.

avity

until giblets can be removed.

Mer

first half of time, unwap and

stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator

place

in rooking

stand a few

Tum

over after first half

be removed.

defrosting

Mer

Page 27

Vegetables

—

Aparaw

(frozen spears) (frozen spears)

Beam

(fresh

grwn)

(fromn

green)

(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Bwcoh

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped)

(tiozen

spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

Carrots

(fresh,

slid)

(frozen)

Ca*ower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on

(fresh)

(fromn) 5 to 6 min.

M&e@

(tiozen) 10+z. package

Peas

(fresh, (frozen)

Poti~

(fresh, white) (fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Sphch

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

~uash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, or butternut)

tie

cob

vegetables

shelld)

cub~

lea~

amm

1 lb.

10*z. package 1

lb. cut in half 10+z. package 10+z. package

1 bunch

1 bunch 1 bunch

10+z. package 10+z. package

10+z. package

1 1

10+z. package

10+z.

1 ear 2 to 6

1O-Z.

4 potatoes 10 to 12 min. (6 to 8 oz. each) 1(6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16

1O-Z.

1 lb.

to 2 squash 8 to 11 min.

(about 1 lb. each)

(1X

to 1% to 1%

Ibs.)

lbs.)

(1%

mdium head (about 2

lb.

medium head mdium head

package

to 5 ears

lbs.

unshelld

package

OZ.

package

sli~d

7 to 9 min.,

Meal-High

5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min. 6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

18 to 22 min.

8 to 10 min. 10 to 13 min.

5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min.

Ibs.)

to 11 min.

8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.

5 to 7 min.

10 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min.

5 to 7 min.

3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min. 5 to 7 min.

3 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

I%qt.

oblong

#ass

baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In lqt. casserole.

In l%qt. casserole, In l-qt. casserole, In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole,

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 2-qt. oblong

Ro@@

dish after half of time. In lqt. casserole. In lqt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1%-or 2qt. casserole,

In 2- or

3qt.

In l%qt. casserole,

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. casserole,

2qL

casserole,

In In lqt.

casserole,

Iqt.

casserole,

In 2qt. oblong #ass baking dish, is in

husk

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

Plaw

Cover with half of time.

In lqt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In lqt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In lqt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. casserole with 12 cup water. Stir after

Pierce with rooking fork. oven floor, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In lqt. casserole,

In l%qt.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2qt. oblong glass baking dish,

use no water; if

in 2qL

stand 5 minutes.

-serole, plaw

cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

plaw 12

pla~

plaw

#ass baking dish,

casserole, place

pla~

pla~ lZ

pIaw

pl=

oblong #ass

ventd

plastic wap. Rearrange after

pl=

cup water.

tablwpoons

12 cup water.

plaa

plae

1/4 cup water.

1/4

cup water.

1/4 cup water.

12 cup water.

cup water.

2 tablespoons water.

plaa

com

has been

baking dish.

Pla&

Pla@

on paper towel

3 tablespoons

1/4 cup water.

plaw

squash

water.

1/4 cup water.

corn. If

in 2qt.

hdf

water.

husked

add

of time.

cut-sidedown.

Page 28

G~E

●

Use the shelf only when cooking food on

2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.

●

Do not store or cook with metal

oven. Product damage may result

●

Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

cookware. They may be

The

wire

shelf is specifically designed for added Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

TO USE OF

shelf

on floor of

hot

OWN

●

Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

●

Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn

program.

which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf.

S~LF

—.

Positioning the

To position the shelf, tip the back

slightiy

guides onto the support guides

lomted at each side of

in the rear.

How to

men

foods which should be served hot must be the oven floor, while foods which need warmed

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

bottom foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the starting temvrature.

Beause

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.

Atemately, if one of the foods you are heating seems

undercooked but the others let the

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).

To determine heating times, add times for all foods

together. (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

and fit the shelf support

Reh~t Seveml

heating

should

ordy. Nso,

of the varying rates, you may need to start

underheated

Mer hdf

SheE

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the

the

oven

Different

severrd

different types of food together,

pla~d

on the shelf. This is

it is important to remember that

are

heated satisfactorily,

food

wntinue

of time, stir or rearrange foods

cooking.

oven in the front.

~pes

plamd

ody

to be

foo~ and its

of Foods Together

men

properly

shelf should fit

be level and not touch the back

or side wall of the oven.

arcing occurs when using the

shelf

to cook more than one food

at the same

off. Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using

Place on the floor

larger

or more dense foods,

need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken,

on the oven shelf those foods which need

warrne~

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor use in

which

wseroles of

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta.

such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

mi~owave

ovens.

positione& snu@y

time,

turn the oven

the

in place,

PIa&

ordy

Page 29

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

smelling.

a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Opening the oven door

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven.

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

BE CERTNN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF

~IS

The

inside and

OVEN.

Walls and floor.

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.

Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse

with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on

oven walls. NEVER USE A CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR

MICROWA~

Door (inside).

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroug~y and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove

ABRASI~S,

OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY

DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Special noti when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of

a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn

onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a

cleanser such as Bon

Some spatters can be removed

COMMERCM

OVEN.

Window: Wipe up spatters daily

soil. DO NOT USE

SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS

Arni@

brand cleanser.

OVEN

WLL

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

clotb rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.

damp

Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome

trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with

a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

thoroug~y.

of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it.

Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts

After using Bon

thoroug~

Bon as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handing. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy scouring ball if dishwasher.

Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

Door Surface.

oven that come together on closing the door, use

rnil~

sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry into outlet.

, following instructions on can. Do not use

Aml

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

Ami”

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

cloth then rub

newssary.

ody; do not use in a

When cleaning surfaces of door and

If the cord becomes

thoroug~y

lightiy

with plastic

Rinse and dry or wash in

re@ar

oven.

ody

sotie&

unplug and

before plugging cord

Page 30

Cooktop LightNight

LIG~

Light

BULB

WPMCE~m

—

To replace

combination

cooktop/night

light, first disconnect power at main fuse or

cimuit

breaker

pdl

panel or

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower rover until it stops.

plug.

REMOV:

SCRW

Oven Light

Be sure be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. with 40-watt incandescent your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40SllN/1), which are available in supermarkets and

hardware stores, may Raise light compartment Connect

btibs to

Replam

bdbs ~02X4253)

electrierd

power to microwave oven.

available from

dso

be used for replacements.

wver

and replace screw.

To replace your

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or plug. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

oven light, first

pu~

Next, remove the

lo~ted

above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out a 30-watt

~02X4235),

your GE supplier.

inmndescent

singIe

screw

bdb

with

bulb

available from

Clean off the grease

hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take

not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.

and dust on

Page 31

The

efiaust

metal filters which

up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged

through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal

filter and recirculated.

hood

feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2

mllect

grease.

men

the fan is operated, air is drawn

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below of flames into the unit.

Remove Grease Filter

To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold”

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

(on

al]

models)

hoo~ filters will stop the entry

Never

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To clean grease filter, soak it

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to

remove

Rinse, To replace grease

slot on the back of the opening. Pull

embedded dirt.

shake

filter

upward and to the front to lock into place.

REUSABLE

and remove moisture before replacing.

filteq sIide

GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

and then agitate filter

the filter in the frame

Chamoal

Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped

with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove

smoke and odors

Filter

mused

(on some models)

by cooking on your range.

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. DO NOT

OPE~

FIL~RS

W02X9883

CLW

YOUR HOOD WTHOUT

THIS

PMCE.

from your GE supplier.

FIL~R.

DO NOT

(conthued

n-page)

Page 32

E~UST

(continued)

To Remove Charcoal

To remove the charcoal filter,

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or plug. Remove the top grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

electri~l short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape electric current. power cord having a plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

pull

appliance is equipped with a

~ounding wire with a grounding

w~NING–Improper

plug

can

resuk

in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified

electrician

or service technician if the grounding

instructions are

not completely

understoo~

if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

Rg.

Fflter

GROW~G

~STRUC~ONS

wire

for the

Fig.

use.fthegr~undin~

Ensure proper ground

exiWs

before use

To Install Charcoal Filter

To install a new

remove

filter,

plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with 2 screws.

mere

a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is

encountere~

and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

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

Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

it is your personal responsibility

plug

with this appliance.

Page 33

PROBLEM

OVEN

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIG~D,

YET OVEN

WLL NOT ST~T

‘TRObE”

APPEARS

ON DISPWY FLOOR OF ~ OVEN

-N

EVEN

= OVEN

NOT BEEN USED

POSS~LE

●

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker

CAUSE

tripped Repla& fuse

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is

●

Door not securely closed.

●

STMT pad must be touched after entering

●

Another selection entered already in oven and

mcel

it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching

●

~OW

pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

~ly

inserted into

cooting

selection.

C-OW

wa~ receptacle

pad not touched to

~CRO

COOK pad.

ST~T pad

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature

●

Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST pad.

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven

Coo~old

●

The

is o% the heat it produces

or Auto Roast

cooktop

lamp is located

finction.

directiy

makw tie

oven floor get warm. This is normal.

after

touching TEMP

below the oven

COO~OLD

wan

when using Temp

floor.

When the lamp

pad.

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.

If you need more

help...call,

toll free: GE Answer

Cente#

●

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be notiwd

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.

/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

Page 34

NOTES

Page 35

Wdll

With the purchase

i~o~ationor~sis~cef

Be There

ofyournew

iomGE,w~~be~ere.A~You

GE appliance, receive the

assuran

havetodoisdl–toll-free!

that ifyou ever need

lwHome

Repair

Sewice

80WEXMES(80W32-273~

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you, Many GE Consumer Service

company-perated

venience Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-

GEAnswerCente~

80~62&2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE information service is available to help. Your call—and your question-will be answered

Center

—--

-—-.==—

prompdy

service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

—-

and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

For Customer

Upon request, GEwill provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free information or kitchen for persons with limited

-..

mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

varie~

of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

Anmer

Center

SpecialNeeds...

cdl 80@TDKEAC

setice.

(800-83

~322)

to request

Sewice ConPa&

80W2F2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

after your

in effect and you’ll receive a

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

warran

expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still

subs~ntial

discount. With a

multipleyear conmct,

Pa& andAccesories

80M2&2002

User

htidti

can have needed parts or accessories sent

qfied

dee tiekom appb-

direcdy

their home. me GE parts system provides access to over

47,000

parm...and

all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

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Page 36

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRAN~

WHAT

IS COVERED

Staple

sales slip or

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain

FULL ONE-YEAR

For one year purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

pans

and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

pafl

of the microwave oven

~~~~ecause

of a manufacturing

LIM~ED ADDmONAL

NINE-YEAR

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

ma~netron

tube fails because of a

mafiufacturing

the

seMce

trip to your home and

setice

labor charges.

WARRAN~

horn

date of original

any

that

WARRAN~

magnetion

tibe H

the

defect. You pay for

cancelled

check

sewice

under

warran~.

~is

warranty is the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for

in the 46 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is

LIMl~D

because you must pay to ship the product to the or for the

costs

to your home.

warranty by our Factory by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

hours. Should your appliance need

seMce,

during warranty period

or beyond, call

(800-432-273~.

emended

ordin~

setice

setim

home use

D.C.

In Alaska the

technician’s travel

will be provided

Setice

Centers or

800GE-CARES

sewice

Care”

shop

●

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read

vour

Use and Care

material.

you then have any questions

aboti operating the product,

please Consumer

mntact

Atirs

your

address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer

Cente~

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

if you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific Iegd rights, and you may

know

what your legal rights are in your state, consult your

facil~ies.

Iod

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager<onsumer

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, R 40225

●

deder

or our

●

office at the

protiding

consequenti~

or state consumer affairs ofice or

damages, so the

~so

have other rights which

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of

Failure of the

other than

used

Damage to product

circuti

breakers.

Droduct

its intended

mmmercially.

if it is used for

purpose or

Mused

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WAR~

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQU~

tiove

limitation or exclusion

your state’s Attorney General.

vary

DMGES.

from state to state.

Part No. Pub.

No.

11-%

164D2966P141

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