GE JVM3670SK01, JVM3670CF06, JVM3670BF06, JNM1851DM3WW Owner’s Manual

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Sa]bOl Instructions .... 2-9
Operating Instructions
Auto Features ......... 20
Care and
Cleaning .......... 33, 34
Power I ,e\'el .......... 13
Cooking Guide ..... 15, 16
Deti'osting Guide .... 18
Exhaust Feature . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . .11, 12
Microwave Temps ...... 32
Other Features .... 95-31
Replacing Bulbs .... 35, 36
Sensor Features .... 91-24
Time FeattH'es ...... 14-19
7}rmbleshoodng Tips ...39
Things That Are Nomml _'\ith Your
Microwaxe Oxen ....... 4(1
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits ......... 10
Product
Registration ....... 41, 42
X_hrrantv ............. 43
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HDM 1853 1_2M04000
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # Serial#
Find lhese numbers on a label inside tile o\en.
DE68-O2560A 49-40477 01-06JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
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_: Do Not Attempt to operate
tiffs ()\ell with the door open
Sill((' Op('//-dooF Op('l_Hioll
(an r('suh in hm:mflfl exposure to l//i( rOW_lVO
ene_g}. It is important not to (te_b_t or umlper _itl/
die s_d('tv interhxks.
_: Do Not Place any object
b('tw('('11 th(' o\('11 [l'()ll[
{i_(e and tl/e door or allow soil or cleaner tvsidue to
t_((un/ulate on setding
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Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
importam that the oven door (lose properly and that there
is no damage to the:
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The Oven Should Not be
a(!justed or repaired by
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
+5}Re_d an(I _()llOW the i_: Install or lo(_te this
specific precautions ill the Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy se(doH above.
J} This _t)pli_ul( e must be
grounded. Conne(t only to _ t)roperly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
InstFuctZons Se(tiOl/ Oil
page 8.
appliance only in accordance with the
t)rovided [nstMlation
Inswtl( lions.
i_i;This mi(rowa_e oven is
illtellded £)r house]lold rise +uld is UI listed [br
installation over ele(tri( and g+_srmlges.
ii::This mi(-row_ve oven is
not approved or tested lot marine use.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
_5}Do not lnount this applimace over a
sink.
J? This ovel-d/e-rm/ge oven _,_s (tesiglled
{i)r use over ranges no wider d/an 36" It mm be installed o\er both g_s and
elecuJc cooking equipment.
J? Do not operate this appliance if it has
a (Imnaged power cord or plug, if it is not working llml)( fly or it it has been
damaged or dropped. If die power (ord is damaged, it must be replaced
1)v General Ele(tric SelMce or an authorized service agent using a
power cord a\ ailable tix)m General Ele(t)Jc.
_: I)o not c(wer or block any openings
on tilt' al)plim/t e.
_: List, this applimlce only/or its
intended else as described in dfis manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oxen is specifically
designed {o heat, (tV_ r or took fi.)o(I,
mid is not intended t_)r laboratory or ind usuJal use.
J? Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this pro(tu({ near Watt'_m
{or ex_tlIIple, ill a wet b_tselI/ell{, I/e_tr
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
_: Keel/power cord awa} fl:on/heated
sIIrJitces.
_: I)o not immerse power cord or plug
ill WaWl3
J? Do not store am, ihing (tirecfly on top
of t]le iiliel'ow;4\ e ()\ell S/ll?lilee when
the llliet'ow_\ e ()\ell is ill opet'ation.
J? To reduce the risk of fire in the ()\el/
- Do not over(ook/ood. Carefllllv
auend applian(e when pallet; plastic or oilier combusdble mawrials are
placed inside the o\en while cooking.
- P-enlo\e wire twist-ties and metal
handles/i'om paper or l)lasue containers 1)e/ore placing them in
the oven,
I)o not use tl/e ()\ell lot storage puqloses./)o not lea\ e paller
products, cooking utensils or t[)od in the oven when not in use.
- If materi_ds inside the o',en iglfite,
kee t) {lie oven door closed, turn file o_'n off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fllse or circuit breaker panel. It the door is
opened, the {ire _l_r spread.
- Do not use tl/e Sensor Features t_,_ice in succession on tl/e same tbod
pordon. If/ood is undercooked after the/irs{ countdown, use JJllle Cook t_)r
additional cooking ume.
N See door surli_ce cleaning
insmmtions ill die Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this mamml.
_: This appliance should be serviced
only by (tualilied service t)ers(mnel. Conta(t nearest authorized selMce
/imility lot examination, repair or a(!iustment.
J_ ,ks with rely appliant e, (lose
supervision is necessary when used by children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the ini_ rowave ternl Ior sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused Iv: N The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it touches the n/ierowa_e wall.
_: Metal or fi)il touching the
side of tile oven.
FOODS
i;i;Foil not molded to fi)od
(upturned edges act like
_llltel/ll_lS).
+;i:Metal, smh as twist-ties,
t/ouhry t)ins or gold- rinmled dishes, ill the
llli(rowave.
ii::Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces being used ill tile
nlicrowave.
_: l)o not t_ot / l/opeorn ill
Your mi_ rowave oven unless ill a special lni(ro_,,ave
t/ot)(orn a((essory or mlless you use t_Ol/Corn labeled
ti)r use ill lni(rowave ovens.
_: Son/e llro/hlcts such as
whole eggs and sealed
( ont ainers--/k)r exal//l)le ,
eh)sed.jarslare at/le to exlflode and should not be
heated ill this mi_ rowave oven. Such use o/ tile
nlicrowave oven could resuh ill il_ju W.
_? l)o not boil eggs ill a
lllicrowave oven. Pressllre
will build u 11inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
t/ossibly resulting ill il_.j_?r.
()perating tile microwave with no/ood inside tor
nlore than a minute or two may cause danlage to tile
oven and could start a fire. It increases tile heat around
the n/agnetron and can shorten the lilt, of the oven.
Foods with untlroken outer
"skill" sH(h as t)ot:atoes, hot
dogs, sausages, ton/aloes, apples, chicken li_ers and
other gJt)lets, and egg yolks should tie pierced to allow
stealil to escape (lilting cooking.
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOONOROTHER
UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
To red uce die risk of illi m_y
to peFsons;
-- I)o not oveflleat the liquid.
-- Stir tile liqtfid both betbre
and halt\v_ W throtNh
heisting it.
--Do not use str_ight-sided
(omainers with narrow
necks.
-- After heating, alh)w tile
cont_liner to st_*.nd ill tile
microwave oven tk)r _ short
ti]ne betk)re removi]lg the
contMne_:
-- Use extrelile C_tre when
inserting _1st)oon or ()tiler
utensil into the (ontaine_
ii::A_oid heating baby tbod in
glass jars, even with tile lid o/E Make sure all in/hnt
/ood is dloroughly cooked. Stir/t)od to distrit)me tile
heat evenh. Be carefill to prevent scal(ling when
w_rl/ling /t)rl//Hl_ ()r bre_tst
milk. The (ontainer m_lv /vel cooler them tile milk really is. Alwa_'_ test the milk heir)re/eeding tile
hal )_r.
i;i;Don't (te/i'ost/i'ozen
beverages in narrow-necked bottles (espe(ially
(arbonated bever_lges). E_en if tile container is
o])ened, 1)ressm:e can 1)uild ut). This can (raise tile
container to burst, 1)ossibly resulting in iqiuvy.
ii:;Itot /oo(ts and steam (an
cause bm:ns. Be careflfl
WlleI/ opening ;-uly
containers of hot tt)o(I, in(luding t)op_ orn b_gs,
(()()king pouches _md boxes. To t)revent t)ossible
illjm_y, direct ste_lm _r_' /i:om hmMs mM/h(e.
i;i;Do not overcook t)otatoes.
They could dehydrate and (at(h fire, (_msing dam_ge
to your o_en.
i;i;Cook meat and poultr}
thoroughly--me_t to at least an INTERNAl,
tenq)eratm:e of 160°F and poultt) to at least an
INTERNAl teml)eramre of 180°E Cooking to these
teml)erat iires llSllally protects against /ood-
borne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwa_ e oven is
suitable lk)r microwa'_ing. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, ctlstard cllps, t)otter_ or china
dinn(rware which do(s not ha_e metallic trim or glaz_
with a metallic sheen can lie used. Sore( cookware is
lal/eled "suitable/or microwaving."
How to test fo ra microwave- safedish,
ii::If you are not sure if a dish
is microwave-sa/i,, use this test: Place in the oven both
tlle dish you are testing and a glass measuring cut) filled
with 1 cup of watetmset file measm:ing cup either in or
next to file dish. Microwave 30-4..5 seconds at high. If
the dish heats, it should not be used/or mi( rowaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water ill the
cup heats, then the dish is microwave-sa/i,.
ii:: If you use a meat
thermon/eter while cooking, make sure it is
sa](' tk)r lisp ill microwave ovel/s.
_} Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, nat)kins and waxed
t)aper can contain metal flecks which mm cause
arcing or ignite. Pal)er prod uets containing nvlon
or talon filaments shouM
be avoided, as they lna_ also ignite.
01_ Sol//e StVFO/k)_llll tl';-ivs
(like those that meat is
t)a(kaged on) have a thin strip of metal eml)edded
in the t)ottom. When microwaved, tile metal can
burn tile floor of tile oven or ignite a paper towel.
_} I)o not use the microwave
to dr} newst)apers.
N Not all plastic wrap is
suitable/i)r use in microwave ovens. Check
file package/or proper use.
N 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 plasdc wrap so steam/cm/esc_q)e.
;_} (',ook\,,rare l/lay t)econ/e hot
because of heat transit'fred t_:om tile heated tood. Pot
holders italy be needed to handle tile cook\vaFe.
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J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as dire(ted b_ t)ackage. If they are not,
t)lastic (ould burst d uring or imme(tiawlv alter
cooking, t)ossibly resulting in i_im_y. Also, plastic
storage containers shouM be +_tleast partially
mtcovered t)e(mlse they torm a tight seal. When
looking with comainers tightly co_ered witll t)lastic
wYat) , Fet//ove coveril/g
carefltllv and direct steam away fi:om hands and fi_ce.
_: Llse loll only as directed
in this mmmal. When using loll in the mi(rowave o_en,
kee t) the/i)il at least 1" away h'om the sides of the oven.
ii::Plastic cookware -Plastic
cookware designed fi)r microwave cooking is very
useflfl, but should 1)e used carefltlh. E_en microwave-
sa/i' t)lastic may not be as tolerant ot overcooking
conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may
sofwn or char if sut)jected to short t)eriods of
o_ercookh_g. In h)nger exl)osllres to ovel'cookiltg,
the/ood and cookware could ignite.
Follow thoso Ouidolinos:
Use microw_x e-sat2: t)last cs only art(
use them in strict (x)mt)limtce with
the cook\_ aFe
lltal/tt/_tc| IIY(W_S
l'eCOlttl//elt (t_ltioI/s.
I)o not microwaxe
etttt)t" }' (oltiaitteFs.
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to use t)lasti( (ookware
without COml)lete supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This applian(e iil[lst l)e grotmded.
lit the ev(ll| Of all electri(al shot| circlfit, gromMing re(hines d_e risk
of ele<tri( shock by l)roviding an escal)(? wit( tor tlle elec|ri( (;/trrel/i.
Ensureproperground existsbeforeuse.
l)lug must be plugged into an omlet that is prop( rly installed and gromMed.
Constllt a qualitied e/(etrician or s(rxice technician if the grounding instructions are not completely !lnderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is ln:Op( rly gromMed.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall omlet, it is yore: personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall omleL
Do I/or/Hl(ler any (ir€/llnsta_l( es (tit or rei/lOVe the third
(gromM) prong fi:om the pow(r cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an (xtension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, haxe a qualil]ed el(etrieian or service
technician install an omlet near the appliance.
For best operation, 1)h_g this appliance into its own el(etrical outlet to pre_ent flickering of lights, blowing of fl_se or tripping
of circtfit breake_a
This appliance is equit_ped wid_ a power (ord having a gromMing
wit( wid_ a gromMing l_lug. The
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THEVENTFAN
The tml will operate automatically under certain condi6ons
(see Automatic Fan t_ature). Take care to prevem the starting
and spreading of accidemal cooking fres while tile veil| t_lll is in use.
ii::Clean tile mlderside of die microwave often, l)o n()t allow
grease to build ut> on tile microwave or the/hn tilte_
ii::[n tile e_em of a grease fre on the sur/ace units below tile
lnicrow_+ve oven, Sl/lother a/lalllillg [)all Oil tile stlrl_€e tlllit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a/lat tl?_.
i_i;Else care when cleaning tile veto lira filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage tile tilter:
N When preparing flaming/oods under the microwave, turn
the/hn on.
ii::Never leave surthce milts beneath your microwave oven
unattended at high heat settings, goilo_ers (ause sn/oking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
n/icrowa_e veto/hn is operating. "Ik>minimize autonlatic tml ol)eration, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on sm:thce units only when he< essarv.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutoptionalkits.
OPTIONALKITS
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Filler Panel Kits JX52WH- White
JX52BL - Black
When repbwing _136" r_mge hood, filler panel kits fill in
the additional width to provide a (ustom built-in _q)t)em:ance.
For installation between cabinets only; not tk)r en(t-o/:cabinet installation. Each kit comains two
3"-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800and 3600Series models)
JX81H- Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000Series models)
Filter kits are used when the Hli(row_lve oven (_l]ll/o[ be vcl/ted
to the outside.
A'_ailable at extra (()st fi'om "vottr (;E stq)l)lier. See the ba(k (over tor orderilJ_g l)y t)hone or at ge.(ol//+
JX52
JX81B, JX81H
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Aboutthefeaturesofyour microwaveoven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
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Featuresof the Oven
O Door Handle. Pull to open
the d()()_ The door must
be securely latched lot tl/e micro_+avc to ot)emte.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
S(1;('('ll ;_lll/)WS ( ooking to
1)1' Vi('W('(| whih' kccl)ing
IIIiCI'OWOV('S conIined ill
the ()_ell.
_ Active Vent (on some
models). The _ent door
SWil/gN op('n wh('n till'
Jill/ ol)era[es _tlld €loses when die tim shuts oJtl
O Shelf. Lets you microwave
sc\eral [()o(ts _t[ once. Food microwm es best
\qlen placed (lir('ctlv on
the turntable.
O Touch ControIPanel Display.
0 Cooktop Light.
O Grease Filter.
O Removable Turntable.
Turntable _md support
using till' o\cn. The
ttu:nt:able 1rim' be remo_'d tk)r cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside wail of the microwave, or on the upper left front behind the dooc Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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Aboutthefeatures of yourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave bytime, with the sensor features or with theauto features.
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CookingControls
O Timeand AutoFeatures
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II Amountof cookingtime Pressonceor twice
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amountof defrostingtime
Presstwice
CUSTOM (onsome models) Followdisplayed instructions EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Foodweight
Pressonce upto 6 Ibs. 1 lb. QUICKDEFROST Starts immediately!
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O SensorFeatures
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime POTATO Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Startsimmediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
CHICKEN/FISH(onsomemodels) Starts immediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(chickenpieces) Presstwice (fish)
(onsomemodels)
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X_triable power levels add flexibility to microwave
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How to Change the Power Level
The power level may
Ill' entered or (hanged immediately atter
entering tile/_'ature tinle tot TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOK or ADD 30 SEC.
The t)oweF hweI may also be changed during
time cotmtdown.
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sele<t Time Defrost.
++ P _ss POWER LEVEL
le'_el 1-1 l).
cookill}g ++Wh( t)o*,vel? lexels on the l/li(l?OWa'_e o_en c}tn t)e ( OII/t)}tYed to the Sl[Yt_l(( tlllits on }t l'}tl/ge+
I ligh (pov, er lexel lit) or ttdl t)owey 1s the t_lstest
Way tO (ook alld g{'_es )Oil 100%, t)()_re]7. E_t(tl t)oweF
Ie'_el gixes you illi(l'owa'_e eneFg?' a (el?lain tleF(ellt ot the til//e. I)()x_r(_IFlexel 7 is iili(rowaxe energ?' 7(1% ot the til//e. I)()x_rel"lexel 3 is , _ _'enel'_y o0 7o of the til//e.
A hig'h settillg,- (10) vail (ook faster bill toed may
need more fi:equent stirring, rotating or tm:ning over. Most (ookiug will be done on t ]igh (t/ower le'_el 10). A lovvrel7setting *,*,rill(ook l/lore e'_enl}' and need less stirring or rotating of the toed.
Solile leeds ma} have better flavor, texture or at)pearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power hwel when cooking fi)ods that have a temh,ncv to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest lleriods (when the nficrowave energ-} Q,ch's o/t) give time tot tile/oDd to "equalize" or transtcr heat to the inside of tile toDd. All example of this is shown with power level 3--the (/eti:ost cycle. If microwaxe energy did not cycle ott, the outside of
tile/ood would cook be/ore tile inside was de/i'osted.
Here are some examples of uses tor various power levels:
Power Level BestUses High 10 /qsh, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7 (',emle cooking of llleat and poul0T;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and less temter cuts of meat.
Low2or3 De/i'osting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping/ood warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Time Cook /
,\llo_s _o/l 10 illi(rowa_e for _'tl/} lillle /t l) lo
99 minutes and 99 s((onds.
Power lexel 10 ([tigh) is _/ oma i( _ ly sel, lml ?_'ou in_}. chmlge it li)r more fl(xibilit\..
Y(m m m open the door d m:ing TIME COOK to
check the li)o(t. Clos( the door _md l)r(ss STARTto resume cooking.
Pr( ss TIME COOK.
t'ull t)owei'\ (Press
POWER LEVEL.
S(,h,(-t _ desired t)owel" level 1-10.)
...... Press START
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I,(ts you eh_mge pow(r h'vels mHom_ticMly dm'ing cooking. Her( 's how to do it:
P ess TIME COOK
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Enter _he first (ook time.
....... l)o_er. (Press POWER LEVEL. S(lecl a desired
power lex(1 1-10.)
P ess TIME COOK again.
El/leT lhe se(ol/d (ook li_//e.
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...............l)o_er. (Press POWER LEVEL. S(lec_ a po_er
level 1-10.)
Press START
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