GE JVM240, JVM241 User Manual

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Guide

Microwave

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

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

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

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

8 9 17

14, 15

Problem

More questions

GE Answer

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

Exhaust Grease Filter Light Bulb Oven Shelf

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

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

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

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

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

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

Important Phone

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

Warranty

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

Oven

800.626.2000

850

GE Appliances

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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

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

on the

Be sure your microwave

oven is registered.

It is 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, the write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

Please be certain that it is. Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

that we know

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.

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

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

(a) Do Not Attempt to

the door open

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

Do Not

any

front face and the door or

residue to accmdate on sealing

operate

to microwave

oven with

operation

object between the oven

or cleaner

ENERGY

(c)

Do Not-rate the

important

properly and (1) door (2) hinges and latches (3)

(d) me&en

by anyone except properly personnel.

oven

there is no damage to the:

Not be

oven door close

or loosened)

repaired

It is

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using electrical

precautions

bums, electric or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

Avoid Possible Energy” on the previous page.

●

Use this

described in this guide.

microwave oven is or cook or

●

This over-tie-range oven was designed

for

It maybe cooking

●

For best operation, plug this

own electrid

blowing of

breaker.

●

Do not mount this

or the provided

Do not cover or

●

Do not store this

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

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine

●

Do not store anything

operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

basic safety

followed, including the

injury to persons

the

specific

to Excessive

must

properly grounded

grounded.

See

section in the back of this guide.

for its intended use as

Do not use corrosive

or vapors in this

This

designed to heat

and is not intended for laboratory

use.

over ranges no wider than

inches.

over both gas and

into its

to prevent

or tripping of circuit

over a

this

m accordance with

any openings on the

near a sw

outdoors.

pool or near a

Do not

on top of the

oven

when the oven is in

●

Do not let power cord hangover edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this

has a damaged power cord or is not working

or if it has been damaged

or dropped.

●

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the Gre

and

●

This

q-cd service personnel.

of your guide.

should be serviced only by

Contact nearest

service

for examination,

or adjustment.

●

with any

close supervision is

necessary when used by

●

To reduce the risk of

not overcook food.

in the oven cavity:

attend

if paper, plastic or other combustible

are placed inside the oven to

cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and

from paper or

containers before

them in the oven.

not use your microwave oven

dry

newspapers.

not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper contain or nylon may

napkins and waxed paper can

which may cause arcing

Paper products containing

be avoided, as tiey

ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn m your microwave oven

a special microwave popcorn

you use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

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

empty to avoid

run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at

tire-it saves

energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

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—Do

not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking or food

—If

oven door

the oven when not

use.

inside oven should

turn oven off, and disconnect

keep

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

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

explode and

not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven

●

Avoid heating baby food

the lid off. Make sure dl infant food

injury.

glass jars, even with

thoro@y

cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat

to prevent

when warming

or breast mfr. The container may

cooler than the

is.

test the

feeding the baby.

●

Remove the temperature probe from

when not using it to cook with.

you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it or create electrical arcing

and turn on microwave energy, it can

the oven and damage

oven

food

oven

●

Plastic

for microwave be used

Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of as are

or ceramic materials

cookware designed

is very

but should

renditions

may 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,

cookware

ignite. For these

and

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

3) Do not

c~dren to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision

Don’t defrost frozen beverages

(especially carbonated beverages).

Even

the container is

in narrow

pressure can

up. This can cause the container to

in injury.

●

Use

dinners may be

3/4” him

tray to the box.

eve%

as directed in this guide.

remove the top

keep 1

●

of heat transferred

trays less than

cover and return the

using

microwave

(other than

the sides of the oven. may

hot

the

Potholders maybe needed to

the cookware.

●

Foods cooked

over more less moisture. and

(such as pasta) may tend than foods containing

this occur, refer to the

section(s) for ‘instructions on how to

clean the inside of the

●

Thermometer-Do

food you are microwaving

not use a thermometer in

the thermometer is designed or recommended for use microwave oven.

possibly

because

the

cooking

the exactly and always cook the temperature of at least

This assures

to an internal

in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the

and meat

be safe to

●

Do not

cause it to

eggs in a microwave oven.

up inside egg

possibly

●

Foods with unbroken outer

injury.

such &potatoes,

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

●

Not

wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens.

(see previous

the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous

certain special

liquids may start to boil during or

after removal To prevent burns from splashing container to stand oven for

the microwave

allow the

sewn~

after the oven has shut

‘.

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as directed by package.

coowg pouches and

bags

sli;

or vented

are

plastic

burst during or immediately after possibly containers because they form a tight seal. with containers remove

in injury.

at least

plastic storage

uncovered

cooking

covered with plastic wrap,

and direct steam away

from hands and face.

. . . --

Hot foods and steam

any

when opening

of hot f@ including

cause

●

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

●

Use of the

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

not store or

with shelf on

of oven.

Product damage may

—Use pot holders when

cookware. They may

hot.

the

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The —Use the —Be sure that the

overheat.

when cooking on 2

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

the metal

with the Popcorn

USC

program (see the Popcorn section).

●

fan

the oven

operate

under certain conditions

(see Automatic Fan Feature).

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

fires

the

fan is in

use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

greasy

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To fan operation, use adequate use high heat

cause smoking and

automatic

and

when necessary.

the event of a grease smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with

sheet

or flat tray.

the vent hood often.

up on the hood or the falter.

not

grease

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood ~ter.

cleaning agents, such

oven cleaners, may damage the falter.

turn the fan

foods are under the h@

me if operating, may

spread the flame.

. Have it Wed

with the microwave oven.

properly grounded by a

the special

Optional Accessories

cost

Panel

and

instigation.

microwave oven is

over electric and gas ranges.

your GE supplier.

(for models

for non-vented

listed for

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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

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

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is

Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

CUDS

can be used. Some

or china dinnerware which does not

trim or

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.

it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

remains cool and

the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

NEXT, if you are still not

write all the

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park

KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

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

covered by a skin or membrane.

Check the Cooking Guide.

up pressure in foods which are

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.

of the time. Power

10). A lower setting will cook

and with less attention given to stirring

10) or full power is the

7 is microwave

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:

LEVEL

High 10

Meal-High 7

Medium 5

defrost cycle. If microwave

BEST USES

Fish, baco~ vegetables, boiling liquids.

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

and less

sauces.

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.

turns on at a low

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.

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TOUCH

The Touch Control the touch of a finger.

1. DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time or

It’s

you to set the oven controls with

to be easy to use and understand.

temperature during cooking functions, power level

being

BEVERAGE.

beverage. No need to touch

cooking mode and instructions.

Touch this pad to heat or reheat a

the oven will

start immediately.

POPCORN.

microwave

Touch this pad to mok prepackaged

weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch immediately.

DEFROST.

Power

3 (Low).

MICRO COOK

Gentle thawing at automatic

Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power 10

AUTO DEFROST.

Touch this pad and food

weight, then STMT. The oven

sets power levels and defrosting time.

COOK

Touch number pads 1 through

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

START, the oven will start immediately.

NUMBER PADS.

Touch these pads to program

the

POWER LEVEL.

Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 cooking or Power

10. CLOCK

ON/OFF.

Touch the O

for

for defrosting.

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

11.

a cooking feature is in use.

Touch this pad to enter time of day

or check time of day while microwaving. To set of day. For example, if time is

pads 1,3 and O and”

will appear

Then touch START or CLOCK

touch number

display.

To reset or

change time, simply repeat above process.

SOUND LEVEL.

12.

Touch the SOUND LEVEL

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

pad to change the sound level

the

oven beeper.

13.

This feature uses no

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

14. REHEAT.

Use Reheat for quick reheating of

a variety of foods using different times and

power levels.

15.

Touch this pa~ a code number and

weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of

foods using different times and power levels.

SNACKS.

16.

Touch this pa~ a code number and

weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of

snack foods.

17.

AUTO ROAST.

Insert probe. Touch this pa~ the desired number pad for the code, then START. The oven slow-cook meat with the automatic preset program.

18. TEMP probe to

Use the temperature

by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting

until you touch the

maintains that temperature

pad.

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

be used like an alarm clock.

20.

After

selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

21.

Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

22. oven and erases all settings

ADD 30 SEC.

23. of cook time, to add 30

it shuk off the

time of day).

Press this pad for 30 seconds

to the cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for 30

VENT FAN.

24.

Press HI, LO or OFF for the

different fan speeds.

SURFACE LIGHT.

25.

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

to –

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COOK

WOK

POWER

LEVEL

When You Plug

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

and oven is ready for use.

This

happen any time there is a power outage.

the Oven

and “RESET” appears in the upper

pa4

WOK

8 o

all

clock

6 9

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

●

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

function is being used.

Display:

1“

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Ill

1. Door Handle.

securely latched for oven to operate.

Door Latches.

3. Window with

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

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.)

Complete Reminder

all cooking features except Temp

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

pad.

to open door. Door must be

Shield.

Screen allows

on the

when cooking foods

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.

10.

11. Automatic Cooking Guide.

12. Oven Floor. Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

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.

Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

at 0.10 WG 300 300 Her.

7.2

6.8 Her.

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The Mtchen Timer

Using a Holding Time

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.

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

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

has 3 timing functions:

defrosting.

TIMER pad.

when time is up.

Hold and Micro Cook

Step 2: Touch

DEFROST pad.

in oven.

Kitchen Timer

“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.

range from 1 second to 99 minutes and

dso be used to program a

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.

or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is

in food. Touch

and cooking will begin.

Step 4:

Step 5:

10 minutes.

~&R;

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.

delaying

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

pad and the desired power

set

Step 7:

Touch 2,5

time.

Step 8:

shows instructions entered and the function.

flashes “End.”

Touch

time is up, the oven signals and

for 25 minutes of

As each function is

oven display

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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.

10 @igh) is recommended for most

Step 2:

your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE

Touch MICRO COOK.

automatic Power 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.)

Step 4:

Touch

10 is recommended

Step 5:

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

Step 6: Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the

the

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

time is up, the oven signals and flashes

and press START to resume cooking.

When Setting

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.

Step 5: Step 6: Step 7:

COOK. (Press POWER power level 1–10.)

Place the food in the oven in a miaowave-

Step 2:

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.)

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.

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

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.

I“

count down.

I“, the second power

to resume cooking.

I“

II”

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The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to

set time for 1-5 minutes.

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:

Touch DELAY START pad.

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

10. For example, touch the

pad. The oven will

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

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:

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.

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.

to the time

Step 3:

pad. The reminder is now set at the time you

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

displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Touch

and will

show “REM”

time maybe displayed by touching the

START pad.

time-of-day maybe

the oven

The

The Beeper Feature

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

Step 2:

or 3 for oven

Step 3:

level, touch the

Touch O for No Sount 1 for Soft, 2 for

beep at the

you have selected your desired sound

Step 1:

Touch the SOUND

pad.

you touch each number pad the

that you have selected.

pad.

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Step

Do NOT use the metal shelf with the

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.

Remove the outer wrapper from the

to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or

131-113

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

Touch the POPCORN pad.

immediately.) Then touch

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

time is being

Open oven door and place package of

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch

will start immediately.

Cook Time

oven will start

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.

the

Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch The oven the

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)

See

the

next page on how to use Snacks Codes 5 and 6. Step 1:

the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

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

Touch number

pad.

❑ mm ❑ ma

time and

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

pad.

begin microwaving.

pad

done,

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How to Use the

See the p~vious page on how to use

Snacks Codes 1 to 4. Step 1:

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

, Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.

Remove the food from the package, place in

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

will flash.

CODE

❑ mm

Step

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

flashes on

the display.

Step 5: Touch the

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

pad.

done, oven

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

Limit

1 to 4

1 to 2

Pizza

(leftover

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

soup

Cheese Dip

SOUP

OZ.

Use microwave-safe dish.

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

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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.

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

Step

3: Touch

will signal and turn off automatidly

when finished.

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

many servings have been selected.

Than One

Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

Reheat Guide

Serving

Foods Recommended

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

Code

2 3 4

Display

PASTA

1-3 1-3 1-3

1-3

I I

5 6

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

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).

Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need

immediately.

SAUCE

1-3

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

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.

Beverages heated with the Beverage

feature may be quite

with care.

set at 1, but can be

Remove the container

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COOK

Use the Cook feature when

cooking a variety of microwaved foods. 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.

Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.

oven automatically

Remove the food from the package, place in

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.

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

then touch the

3: Touch number

flash.

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

pad

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

flashes on the

Step 5:

begin cooking. Touching the COOK pad

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

Touch the

pad. Oven will

Cook Code Guide

Cook

Food Canned

Vegetables Frozen

Vegetables

Fresh Vegetables

Turkey) Bacon

Pizza (frozen microwaveable)

Code

Weight

Limit

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 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.

strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.

or bowl.

side on oven floor.

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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 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

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

DEFROST.

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.

TIME

Step

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

Step

of the total defrosting time

4: Touch

the oven signals and flashes

then automatically shuts off.

the cycle is

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

the oven signals and flashes

Tips

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

●

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

pierced

food has partially

pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

the food is in a

Questions and

Q. When I press

noise. What is it?

A. This

sound is normal. It is letting you know the

magnetron is in operation.

I hear a dull, thumping

●

For even defrosting,

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,

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

such as

eggs, fish,

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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.

to cook a variety of foods to

Temp 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,

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.

or Auto

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Insert temperature probe and attach probe

2: Touch TEMP

3: Touch 1,6 and O for

POWER

Step 4: Touch Touch 5 for medium power.

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

or above, display shows

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.

Step

7: Touch

the cycle.

switches to “HoId”

the oven will sound

pad to stop

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; foods will heat more

●

Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

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

used

Questions and

Q. Why did

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in

the oven wall or if you touch the

will flash if you don’t seat the cable

flash on the display?

pad and forget to use the probe.

●

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick

even heating.

●

Insert

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,

the oven.

probe horizontally into the center meaty

if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

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Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost

automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

the oven

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located on the

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.

your food

AUTO

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

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.

Step

defrost time counting down.

defrosting time and changes

4: Touch

pad.

pad. Display shows

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and Follow the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START pad.

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

flashes.

“End” remains on display

pad is touched.

“End” flashes

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

12-13

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FOODS

WEIGHT

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Chicken

Turkey 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.

Pieces

Hens (whole)

Hens (split)

Fish Fillets 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

Shrimp,

Whole Fish 0.1- 6.0

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

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

over.

Separate and remove defrosted

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove defrosted

5 minutes

10 minutes; run in cavity.

5 minutes

cold running

water.

water

under

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Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

the desired serving temperature.

which uses a single power level, Auto

Roast uses up

3 power settings which

switch during roasting, thus providing

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.

—

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

tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

Plain pork roast in cooking bag and

in microwave-safe dish.

Place meat in

oven with probe

the

. .

UIAU

Tnceti

-------

–

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1:

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

Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number

wales.)

By touching

pad during cooking,

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

doneness code reappears on the display.

Step

you select 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.)

FOOO

Oven

pad is

CODE

to cook after

Step

After a pre-programmed food temperature is

oven beeps 4 times and appears on the display.

Step 4: Food will be

held at this temperature

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Auto Roast Guide

●

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.)

Roast

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

probe

into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

hold at that temperature

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

Code

(Auto Roast Code 4)

done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Automatic Roasting section. Display shows “SIM” and “CODE 4.”

Minimum End

(minutes per pound)

1 2

15–23

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

10-15

Doneness

WELL

Oven switches to Hold

you remove food and touch pad. If stirring is

you can restart oven by touching the

pad again. Touch

pad to turn

oven off.

Automatic

Food Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Roast

soup

Split Pea

Guide

180°F. 180°F.

180°F.

180°F. 180°F.

(Auto

5-7 5-8

4-6

7-10

5-7

Code 4)

Doneness

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. 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.

as above.

inch from top surface. Stir after

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

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

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.

oven cooking times by 1/2 to

food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil

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 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.

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

Food in Oven. When baking in regular

ovens, you position foods, such as

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

When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the renter.

Foods that require constant stirring will need

stirring when microwaving.

Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides

directly 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 foods such as roasts or

are allowed to stand to

ovens,

finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved

Shielding. In a

is not placed on a

oveu you shield chicken

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

which would cook before larger parts.

caused by too much

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

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

Steam builds up

covered by a skin or

—

egg yolks and chicken

livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

oven helps food cook more

repositioning a dish in the

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

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

the side.

–

Basic

Density of Food.

In both

baking and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to

than

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

receive more energy and may overcook. This may also 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

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

Piece Size.

pieces cook faster than large ones.

Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

With large pieces of foo~ reduce the power

setting for even rooking. Shape of Food.

both types of cooking, thin areas

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

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.

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Use Power

High (10) unless otherwise noted.

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

will provide safe,

Item

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

taste.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming

food is heated throughout.

foods stand a few minutes before serving.

bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

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

Power Mvel

Foods

coffee

nut or fruit bread Dinner Pie:

(use minimum time for custard)

nut or custard; 1

doughnuts, sweet

of 9 inch pie

inch cake or

or doughnuts

6 to 8 Medium (5)

1 slice

9 inch pie

(3) (3)

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

Beverages

other* based

Coffee,

other water-baaed

(6 oz. per cup)

(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

and pasta

Saucy, main dishes:

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

chops,

meat (3

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

Tip:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap.

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

(4 oz.

per serving)

cup per serving)

chop

meat pieces

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

4 oz.

per serving)

cup per serving)

other main dishes and meats with wax paper.

1 to 2 pieces

to 2 servings

1 to

to 2 servings to 2 servings

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

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

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

1/4 to 1/2 to

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.

Plate of

Meat

plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese Moist

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

Tip:

Use paper

with 2 slices of bread

Sloppy

or napkin to cover sandwiches.

barbecue, ham salad,

soups

(6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz.

soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

per serving)

Vegetables

pieces or whole:

Mashed

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

cup per serving)

piec~: peas,

asparagus spears,

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

on the cob, etc.

plate

to 2 servings to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

servings

to 2 servings to 2 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.

to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

to 3 min.

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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).

first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

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

food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food

Food

Breads, Cakes [Power

(1 piece)

Sweet

12 oz.)

Fish and Seafood

frozen (1 lb.)

(1 lb.) of time.

small

Fruit [Power

puch—1

(10-oz. package)

Meat [Power

Bacon (1

lb.)

Ground meat (1 Roast:

beef, lamb, veal, pork

chops and cutlets

lb.)

[Power

Defrost (3)]

1 min. 3 to 5 min.

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.

Rearrange after half of time.

Place block in casserole.

Place unopened package in oven. separated.

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

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

stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

over and breakup after first half

stand 5 minut= after defrosting.

over after first half

stand to

second half of time,

defrosting.

whole

to 3 lbs.)

hen

breast

3 lbs.)

(4 to 6 lbs.)

Defrost

16 to 20

18 to 22

6 to 10 min. per

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

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.

wrapped chicken in dish. 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.

second half of time, separate pieces and

first half of time, unwap and

until giblets can be removed.

stand

to 2 hours in refrigerator

in rooking

stand a few

over after first half

be removed.

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Vegetables

(frozen spears) (frozen spears)

Beam

(fresh

green)

(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 lb.

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

1 bunch

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.

oblong 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,

baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

cup water.

12 cup water.

water.

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped)

spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, (frozen)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on

(fresh)

Peas

(fresh, (frozen)

cob

vegetables

1 bunch 1 bunch

10+z. package 10+z. package

mdium head (about 2

10+z. package

medium head mdium head

10+z. package

10+z.

to 5 ears

1 ear 2 to 6

to to

package

unshelld

package

8 to 10 min. 10 to 13 min.

5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min.

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.

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

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

In 1%-or 2qt. casserole,

In 2- or

In l%qt. casserole,

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. casserole, In In lqt.

In 2qt. oblong #ass baking dish, is in 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

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.

casserole, place

casserole,

use no water; if

in 2qL

plastic wap. Rearrange after

1/4 cup water.

12 cup water.

cup water.

2 tablespoons water.

baking dish.

1/4 cup water.

cup water.

corn. If

has been

add

—

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

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

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

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

10 to 16

OZ.

package

1 lb.

to 2 squash 8 to

(about 1 lb. each)

3 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

min.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.

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

stand 5 minutes.

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,

cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

cup water. Stir after

3 tablespoons

1/4 cup water.

in 2qt.

of time.

on paper towel

squash

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TO USE OF

●

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.

Positioning the

on floor of

●

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.

To position the shelf, tip the back

and fit the shelf support

guides onto the support guides

oven

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

in the rear.

How to

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

Different

different types of food together,

on the shelf. This is

of Foods Together

to be

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

bottom

it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the starting temvrature.

of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.

undercooked but the others let the

food

heated satisfactorily,

cooking.

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

To determine heating times, add times for all foods

together.

of time, stir or rearrange foods (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.

properly

shelf should fit

the

in place,

be level and not touch the back

or side wall of the oven.

arcing occurs when using the

to cook more than one food

at the same

time,

turn the oven

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 or more dense foods,

which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken,

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta.

on the oven shelf those foods which need

such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor

only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

use in

ovens.

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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

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

Door (inside).

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove

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

OVEN

OVEN.

Window: Wipe up spatters daily

soil. DO NOT USE

SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS

brand cleanser.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and 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

Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it.

After using Bon

, following instructions on can. Do not use 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 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.

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

If the cord becomes

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

with plastic

Rinse and dry or wash in

oven.

When cleaning surfaces of door and

unplug and

before plugging cord

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BULB

To replace

combination light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or

breaker

panel or

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

plug.

Light

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

hardware stores, may Raise light compartment Connect

be used for replacements.

power to microwave oven.

available from

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

Next, remove the

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

available from

your GE supplier.

screw

with

bulb

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

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The

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

grease.

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

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.

upward and to the front to lock into place.

REUSABLE

and remove moisture before replacing.

GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

and then agitate filter

the filter in the frame

Filter

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

(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

YOUR HOOD WTHOUT

THIS

from your GE supplier.

DO NOT

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(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

wire

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.

appliance is equipped with a

for the

can

Consult a qualified

electrician

or service technician if the grounding

instructions are

not completely

if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

in a risk of electric shock.

Ensure proper ground

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.

a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is

it is your personal responsibility 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.

with this appliance.

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PROBLEM

OVEN

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

YET OVEN

APPEARS

ON DISPWY FLOOR OF

OVEN

EVEN

OVEN

NOT BEEN USED

CAUSE

●

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

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is

●

Door not securely closed.

●

Another selection entered already

inserted into

oven and

selection.

pad not touched to

it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching

●

pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

COOK 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

touching TEMP

when using Temp

pad.

or Auto Roast

●

The

lamp is located

the heat it produces

below the oven

oven floor get warm. This is normal.

When the lamp

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

toll free: GE Answer

●

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

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NOTES

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Be There

With the purchase

GE appliance, receive the

that ifyou ever need

Repair

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

locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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

Center

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

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

Center

havetodoisdl–toll-free!

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.

SpecialNeeds...

of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

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.

expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still

discount. With a

(800-83

to request

can have needed parts or accessories sent their home.

47,000

GE parts system provides access to over

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

User cover

-rind. Gution

to be

operation.

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

Staple

sales slip or

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain

under

IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR

For one year

date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

of the microwave oven

that

of a manufacturing

NINE-YEAR

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

replacement

the

tube fails because of a

defect. You pay for

the

trip to your home and

labor charges.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read

Use and Care

material.

you then have any questions

please Consumer

your

office at the

or our

address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

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

warranty is

to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for

home use

in the 46 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

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

costs

to your home.

warranty

by our Factory

technician’s travel

will be provided

Centers or

shop

by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

hours. Should your appliance need

during warranty period

or beyond, call

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of

●

Failure of the

other than

breakers.

if it is used for

purpose or

used

●

Damage to product

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Part No. Pub.

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

or state consumer affairs ofice or

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville,

49-8621

damages, so the

have other rights which

your state’s Attorney General.

limitation or exclusion

vary

40225

from state to state.

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