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PRECAUTIONS

Help You. . . ~

Read this book cafiefully

H will help you operate and ain- tain your new Microwave Ov n properly.

Keep it handy for answers to our questions.

If you don’t understand some hing or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write: (include your phone number); Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model a d serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label insi e the oven on the upper left sid .

These numbers are also on th’ Consumer Product Ownershi

Registration Card that came ith your Microwave Oven. Before

sending in this card, please w ite

these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service ca Is

concerning

your Microwave ven.

Be sure your Microwave Oven is registered.

Itis important that we, the manu-

facturer, know the location of your

Microwave Oven should a need

occur for adjustments. Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with

be sure he has done so: also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to: General Electric Company

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

your supplier to

If you received a damaged

oven. . .

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Microwave Oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request semice, check

the Problem Solver on page 33. It

lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct

yourself.

The electric output of this

microwave oven is 600 Watts.

TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSLJRE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is

damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properiy and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent),

(2) hinges and iatches (broken O,

ioosened),

(3) door seals and seaiing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly quaiifieci service personnei.

This microwave oven is UL li~ted for installation over electric and gas ranges.

Optional Accessory

Avaiiable at extra-cost from y ur General Electric supplier.

JX80 Charcoal Filter Kit ‘ Add for non-vented in$tallati n.

Contents

Before Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sate

lntro~~ction to Your Oven . . . . . . .

Set the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Touch Control Panel . . . . . . . . . 6,

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Temp Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hold/Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1

Automatic Cooking . . . . . . . . . 12,1

Automatic Roasting

Automatic Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . 1

Automatic Cooking

Automatic Cooking Chart... 24,2

The Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . 2’

Care of Your Oven . . . . . . ...28.2!

Spacemaker@ Microwave Oven

Grou~-’:ng instructions . . . . . . . . 3;

The F. ~Jem Solver . . . . . . . . . ..3;

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 3!

WarrantY . . . . . . . . . . . ..Back Cove

nstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .

&Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l4.l

Recipe Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l8. 1

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . ...20.2

Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...22. 2

Shelf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . ..3O.3

Microwaving Tips

● Make sure all utensils used in

your microwave oven arelab$led %uitableformicrowaving”. Check your Cookbook for specific test to determine ’’microwave-safe” utensils.

a paper towels, waxpaper, and

plastic wrap can beused tocover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

● Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your Cookbook forspecific instructions.

● Some foods such as unshelled

eggs and hotdogs must be pierced toallow steamto escape during cooki

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances

basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING—TO reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire,

injury to persons or exposure to

excessive microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this manual.

● Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

● This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 32.

● For best operation, plug this

appliance into it own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

● Install or locate this appliance

only ‘inaccordance with the provided installation instructions.

● Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

● Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

● Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

● Do not operate this appliance

if it has a damaged power cord

or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

● This appliance should be ser-

viced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by children.

● See door cleaning instruc-

tions on page 28.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: —Do not overcook food. Care-

fully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking. —Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Paper towels and napkins,

waxpaper. Recycled paper

products can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products con-

taining nylon filaments should

be avoided, as they may also

ignite. —Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a spe-

cial microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at

times—it saves energy and prolongs life of the oven.

—If materials inside the oven should ignite,keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

● Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

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IMPORTANT ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

● Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even

lids; especially meat and

without their

egg

mixtures.

● Don’t defrost frozen Nver-

in narrow necked bottles;

ages

especially carbonated ones.

Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.

● Use metal only as dire@ed in

Cookbook Metal strips a$ used on meat roasts are helpful when used as shown in Cookbook.

TV dinners may be cooked in

metal tfays but when usinp shelf they must be replaced in their box. However, when using metal in microwave oven, keep metal

(other than metal shelf) at least

l-inch away from sides of oven.

● Cooking utensils may

become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering

the top and handles of the

utensil. Potholders may be needed to handle the uten~il.

● Sometimes, the oven fl@r

can become too hot to touph. Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

● Do not use any thermometer

in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

● Remove the temperature

probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave

the probe inside the oven without

inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and damage oven walls.

● Plastic Utensils—Plastic

utensils designed for microwave cooking are ve~ useful, but

should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking co~ditions as are glass or ceramic

materials and may soften or char if subjected to short p$riods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the faod and utensils could ignite. For

these reasons: 1) Use micro-

wave plastics ‘only “and use

them” in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturers recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children

to use plastic utensils without complete supemision.

● When cooking pork follow

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170°. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it

will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

● Boiling eggs (in and out of

shell) is not

recommended for

microwave cooking. Pressure can buiid up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

● Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs or sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and eggs (see above) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

● “Boilable” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. If they

‘are not, plastic could burst dur-

ing or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered

because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

● Use of the shelf accessory.

(See your Cookbook for proper

use.)

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

—Use potholders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may

be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shejf. The shelf could overheat. Use of shelf with Automatic Cooking feature is not recommended.

THE HOOD:

● Have it installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation book. let packed with the microwave

oven.

● The vent fan in your Space-

maker@ oven will operate automatically under certain

conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 7). While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spread-

ing of accidental cooking fir= while the vent fan is in use.

this reason: —Never leave

unattended at

Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic

operation, use adequate sized utensils and

tings only when necessary.

—In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

—Never flame foods under the oven with the vent fan operating because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters ciean, according on pages 27 and 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease

fires.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Oven

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oor Handle. Oven doesn’t operate unless door ,S securely latched. Door Latch. Push in to opeq door.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cook-

3. ing to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. Plastic Mode Stirrer Cover, Protects the mode

4. stirrer which distributes microwave energy into the oven. Oven Vent.

5. Oven Light. Goes

when oven is operating in a~y function.

Oven Floor.

7. MicroThermometerw

with Temperature Cook a-rid Auto Roast functions only.

on when door is opened or

Temperature Probe. Use

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Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

9. Touch Control Panel and Digital Readout

10. Display. For detailed information of each feature, see pages 6 and 7. Grease Filters.

11.

Cooktop Light.

?2.

Hood Controls:

13. Fan Switch. Press once for high and twice for low

speeds. Press again for off.

Lamp Switch. Push and hold until lamp lights. Model and Serial Numbers. Located inside oven

14.

at top left side.

Automatic Cooking Chart.

:3.

TWOPosition Metai Sheif. Doubles the oven capac-

1s.

ity when reheating or cooking smaller food items. (For complete use of shelf, see pages 30-31.)

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Features of Your Micro~

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s

designed to be easy to uae and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking, or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

Readout Panel. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mod~ and pertinent instructions of what to do next.

Temp Cook. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches 80°, aven shows temperature until preset temperature is reached and then turns off. (See page 10.)

Time Cook. Microwave for a preset amount of time

using automatic Power Leyel 10 or change power level after setting time. (Sea

Clock. Touch this pad to eqter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter tim,e of day. For example, if time is 1:30, tcnuch number pads 1, 3, and O and 1:30 will appear in readout display. “Start” will flash on readout directing you to touch START thus setting the change time, simply repeat above process.

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cloak. If you wish to reset or

“ERROR” Appears On Readout:

● When using Temp Cook function, you have entered

a temperature less than 80° or more than 199”.

● Door is opened during “AUTO” cycle of Automatic

Cooking function. Close door and touch START.

Power Level. Touch this p+ad before entering another power level number if you want to change I from automatic Power Levd 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.

Number Pads. Touch these pads to enter Time, Temperature, Power Level, Avtomatic Cooking Code numbers or Auto Defrost food weight.

Auto Cook. Touch this pac# and then number pad for desired Code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-progranhmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off. (See pages 12 and 13.)

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we Touch Control Panel

“PROBE” Appears On Readout:

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp Cook functions are being used.

@ Probe is not securelv seated in oven wall rece~-

tacle.

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When YOU Plug in the Oven

The readout panel displays five 8’s and 18 POWER on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on tne lower portion. Atter 15 seconds, all

disappear and “RESET” comes on in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching CLEAR/OFF.

Manual Defrost. Gentle, more uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3, or change power level after

/entering time. (See page 9.)

Hold/Timer. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or

temperature cooking. (See page 11.)

Start. Must touch this pad for oven to begin any functions.

Min Pad. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes.

Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

Ilghts

Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch this pad, and

Z desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or tem-

perature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 14 and 15.)

Auto Defrost. Touch this pad, then Code number,

~ food weight and the oven automatically sets Power

Levels and defrosting time. (See page 16.)

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might,

under some heavy usage conditions, cause temper-

atures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the vent fan is designed to automatically turn on at low

speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

when the internal parts

Cooking by Time

The TIME COOK feature allows

you to preset the cooking time. The oven shuts off automatically.

Power Level 10 is automatically set for time cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your Cookbook.

To become better acquainted with TIME COOK function, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

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Step 1: Fill a cup 2A full of water and add 1 teaspoon of freeze dried coffee. Use a cup that has no metal decoration. Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1, 2, and O for a minute and 20 seconds. “Cook Time”, Power 10, and 1:20 appear on the display. if another Power Level is desired to”uch POWER LEVEL and the number although Power Level 10 (HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.

Step 4: Touch START. “Cook Time

Left”, Power 10,

down show on display.

Step 5: When time is up, ove ~ “ sounds 3 times. Display flashes “END”. Oven, light, and fan shut off.

and time counting

Step 2: Touch TIME COOlk. The read-out panel shows :0 and Power 10. “Enter Cook Time” flashes.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed, my dish wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the

food for doneness, and cook your

dish a little longer, if necessary.

Q. i want to cook my dish on a

Power Level other than HIGH. what

do I need to do?

A. To change the Power Level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“Enter Power” flashes on the display panel. number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and touch START. NOTE: Microwave power will not come on until you are ready. You must touch START for cooking to begin.

Enter the desired

~. ! touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

How to Use Manual Defrosting

The Defrost setting is designed for even thawing necessary for large amounts of food and is one of the most important advantages of a microwave oven.

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Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

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See your Cookbook for the complete defrosting chart.

become better acquainted ‘with your Defrost function”, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place package of frazen choos in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display reads :0 and Power 3. “Enter Def Time” flashes.

Step 3: Touch number pad “8” then

MIN Pad. Power 3 are displayed.

Step 4: Touch START. “Def Time

Left” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is com-

pleted, signals and automatically shuts off.

“Def Time”, 8:00 and

“END” flashes, the oven

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

● For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

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● Homemade dinners can be fro-

zen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use. Select foods which microwave well.

● Pre-packaged frozen dinners

can be defrosted and microwave cooked.

Questions and Answers

When I press START, I hear a

Cl.

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

you know the oven is using a

Power Level lower than HIGH.

Q. Can I Defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the ‘ower Level after entering the tifi and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the time in ~z; power Level 10 cuts the time to lA. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

y touching POWER LEVEL

Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2,3 and 4.

Step 6: When oven signals, “END” flashes and oven shuts off. Re-

move package and separate chops

to finish defrosting.

Q. Can I open the dcor during DEFROST to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are average. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, re-set your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

● Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

O. Can ! seiect a ?swer Level other than au?omat!c %wer Level 3 for defrosting?

A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be defrosted quicker on higher Power Levels but for even, carefree defrosting, Power Level 3 is suggested. Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.

Q. When I’m entering minutes with no seconds do I need to touch “O” then “O”?

A. No. You touch the number pad then the MIN Pad which automatically enters two “00”.

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Cooking by Temperature

For many foods, internal temperature is the best test of doneness.

Roasts or poultry are cooked to perfection when temperature cooking. Heating or reheating foods accurately to a serving temperature you desire is simple and easy.

TEMP COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking

because the oven shuts off automatically when the food is done.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST. Follow the directions for use and insertion on page

14.

SENSOR

HANDLE

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe as directed in Cookbook and attach probe

display panel shows F and Power

10. “Enter Tem~” flashes.

“Temp”, 130 F and Power 10 show on display.

securely in oven wall.

4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

Step “Enter Power” flashes. Touch 5 for MEDIUM power. “Temp”, 130 F

and Power 5 shows on display.

Step 5: Touch START. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 80°, display will show “COOL” or if temperature is 80° or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 130° is reached, the oven will sound and automatically shut off. Remove probe and food

from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level setting;

it will heat more evenly even th’bugh requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods. . Always insert probe into the center of meaty areas; take care not to touch the fat or the bone. . Insert probe as horizontally .

possible into foods as directed in the recipes. Make sure the handle does not touch the

● Use the clip to keep the probe

in place while heating.

● Cover foods as directed in

Cookbook for moisture control and quick, even heating.

CLIP

food.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and

touched START, “ERROR” flashed

in the display

sounded. What is wrong? A. “ERROR” flashes on display if

you set the temperature either be-

low 80° or greater than 1$9°. The

oven tells you between the flash-

ing of

correct entry was that you set. To

re-enter, touch CLEAR /C)FF pad

and begin steps again.

“ERROR” what the in-

and a signal

Q. Are there any foods I can’? TEMD CO~K7

A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc.. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters and doughs as well as frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It is best to TIME COOK

these foods. Q. Why did “PROBE” flash on the

dispiay after I touched Start? A. “PROBE” wili fiash on the dis-

play if you have not securely seated the end of the probe into the receptacle in the oven wail or if you touch TEMP COOK and have forgotten to use the probe.

C2. c%? : oven if it’s ‘c: inserted in the food?

A. No. If the probe is left inside the oven, touching the oven wall, and not inserted in food, you may damage the oven.

Q. Can \ portions of food at different temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different

temperatures to suit individual eat-

ing styles. Simply place the pro’ in the food and change the tell, perature setting as needed.

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How tcpUse the Hold/Timer

Your HOLD/TIMER, which qperates without microwave enqrgy, has three timing functions.

It operates as a Minute Tim$r, it can be set to delay cooking or may be used as a hold setting after defrosting. Hold/Timer can b@set up to 99 minutes and 99 secorids.

step ~: Touch HOLD/TIMER pad. The read-out panel shows :0. “’Enter Time” flashes.

Step 2: Select the amount of ~ime you desire. Touch the appropriate

number pads. If, for example, you

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To help you become acquainted with the HOLD/TIMER feature as used with Time Cook or Temp Cook follow Steps below to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, then hold 10 minutes and then cook 25 minutes. if using Temp Cook after Hold/Timer, be sure to insert probe correctly as shown on page 14.

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are timing a three minute phone call, touch 3, 0 and O.The readout panel shows 3:00 and “HOLD”

appears on display. Step 3: Touch START. The readout

display shows the time as it counts down, and “Hold Time Left”.

Step <.: When time is up, oven sounds. The readout flashes “END” and the timer turns off.

The HOLD/TIMER can also be used to program “standing time” between microwave cooking func-

tions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or Cookbook.

To set the oven to delay cooking up to 99 minutes follow Steps 1 and 2 to enter hold time, then set time or temperature desired before pressing START. When holding before temperature cooking, be sure probe is in food before pressing START.

s@ :: freezer and place in oven. Touch the DEFROST pad. The readout

panel shows “Enter Def Time”, :0, and Dower 3.

Step 2: Touch 1, 5, 0 and O ,for defrosting time. Def Time, 15]00, and Power 3 appear on the dis~lay panel. (Defrosting is automatically

set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching POWIER LEVEL pad and the new Power Level.)

Remove casserole from the

GkEstims and Answers

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A. ‘If you accidentally reverse the seol tence of programming instructic your oven automatically rearranges your program. Defrcpsting always comes first, then hc$ld, and then the cooking function.

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Step 3: Set standing or hold time by touching HOLD/TIMER. “Enter Time” and :0 appear on dispiay.

Step 4: Touch 1, 0, 0, and O to hold for ten minutes. 10:00 and “HOLD”

appear on the display.

Q. Can ! 3ekost-Ho!ci oniy on T.y

Sverl . A. Sometimes you may want to de-

frost a food, hold it, and refrigerate it to be cooked later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program

Hold and amount of time. Put your thawed dish in the refrigerator and cook later at a convenient time.

NOTE: Allow foods to remain at

room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

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Step 5: Touch the TIME COOK

pad. The display shows “Enter Cook Time”, :0, and Power 10 (HIGH).

Step 6: Touch 2, 5, 0, and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “Cook Time”, 25:00, and Power 10 appear on the display panel.

Step 7: Touch START. “Def Time Left”, Power 3, and 15:00 counting down show on display. As each function is automatically performed oven display shows entered information.

u. 1 prograx-eci

Spedfic defrosting time but it def:~sted lon~er t’nan necessary.

What happened? A. When instructions conflict,

oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would Defrost for 6 minutes and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

my even for a

the

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Automatic Cooking

sensing the steam which escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Because cooking containers must be covered, this feature is best with foods which you wish to steam oven door can be opened for stirring or rotating food. or to retain moisture. Foot@ which are best microwaved uncovered or only li~htly covered should be cooked using time or tempfwature settings.

After touching the Auto Cook pad, and pressing Start, you will see the word AUTO on the readout,

which indicates that the sensor has been activated

The Auto Cook pad may be used to elim[nate your need to look up cooking time in the Cookbook, dr guessing how long to set coc+king time. By actually

to sense steam from the food. To prevent the es-

cape of steam from the ovdn, do not open the door while the word AUTO is on the readout. If door is opened, ERROR appears. Close door and touch START immediately.

Setting 1, which is designed for easy reheating of foods, automatically turns the oven off as soon as

MATCH THE AMOUNT OF GOOD TO THE SIZE OF THE CONTAINER. FILL CONTAINERS AT LEASI’ Y2FULL. BE SURE THE EXTERIOR 0$ THE COOKING CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DRY. ALWAYS COVER FOOD COI$TAINERS FOR AUTO COOK AND STIR OR ROTATE AFTER BEEPING SIGNAL.

the sensor detects steam from the foods. Other Auto Cook control settings, which are for fresh or frozen foods, need additional time after steam has

sensed. For these foods, the oven determines

been

the amount of additional time needed, then auto-

matically switches the oven to Time Cook for the necessary cooking time remaining. Oven beeps when it switches to Time Cook (AUTO on readout is replaced by numbers indicating cooking time), and

Be careful of steam when removing tight covers.

When you remove cover, direct the steam away from hands and face.

sure the exterior of the cooking container and

Be interior of microwave oven are dry. Always cover food wrap. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges. For best results, never stretch plastic wrap tightly over food, or use tight-sealing

plastic lids. Always stir or rotate after beeping signaL NOTE: Use of wire shelf with Automatic Cooking is

not recommended.

containers using lids or plastic

,a ,

Use microwave-safe casseroles or

bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with Iidsthatfit. If Iidsare not available, use plastic wrap. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pr$ssing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Do not use paper plates with auto-

matic cooking. Use microwav&safe

plates or bowls for reheating. Cover

with plastic wrap (you can still

use paper plates with regular Time

Cooking, Defrosting, etc.).

Use oblong or square containers

for chicken or corn on the cob.

Plastic wrap covering should be

loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Slit plastic pouches l-inch as shown above. Break food up tho-

roughly after oven signals. For alternate pouch method see page 20.

Frozen Entrees in Paperboard Tray: Do not remove film over tray; remove tray from box. Thick entrees

may need longer time. See chart on page 24. Frozen Food in Metal Tray: Remove top foil, reinsert into box and close ends.

Follow control panel or Automat Cooking Chart settings for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and

vegetables with sauce. Cool hot

ingredients or sauces. If not, use

TIME COOK.

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Example of How to Use Automatic Cooking

Place covered food in oven. Touch Auto Cook pad. “Enter Code” flashes on readout.

Tcbuch number pad for desired code. Code 2 shows and “Start” flashes on readout. Touch START.

Understanding Au@matic Cooking

Automatic cooking codes 1 thftough 9 are designed to

give you easy automatic res@ts with a number of

foods.

Codes are arranged in lowest to highest amount of

pos”fer. For example, Code 1 gives

.ing power, Code 2 gives more power than Code

1, Code 3 increases power ovelr Code 2 and so on.

The Preference Colntrol “

Another feature to give you nlore flexibility in Automatic Cooking is the preference control, which can be used to “fine tune” the power of Codes 2 through 9. By simply adding a 1 after a Code, you can set the oven to cook using 20°h less time thar( the code would regularly deliver. For example, if Code 4 cooks your vege-

least microwave

Word AUTO shows on readout, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time.

Rotate or stir food. When done, oven beeps and stops.

Codes & Preference Control

Code 1, which has the least power, is used for quick reheating jobs while the longer cooking foods like stew or chili use higher codes. A Cooking Chart and recipes, starting on page 17 give many tested uses for automatic cooking codes. Remembering that you can adjust the power up or down by increasing or decreasing the Code will give you added flexibility.

tables more done than you like them, set Code 41 next time and you will get 20°/0 less cooking time.

Likewise, if you wish slightly more time than a code delivers, add a 9 after the Code. For the vegetables in the example above, Code 49 would provide 20°A more time for cooking than would the regular Code 4.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. Code 4 shows and “Start” flashes on readout.

Touch START. AUTO shows on readout display. DO NOT OPEN

DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn. Close door and

touch START to finish cooking.

Automatic Roasting

.1,

uses up to 3 power settin~s which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking.

Auto R@ast uses the ternperature pfiobe to cook to the desired $erving temperature. Unlike Terhp Cook, which uses a single flower level, Auto Roast

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the Cookbook which comes with your oven. Complete information on preparing roasts for microwaving is in your Cookbook.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roasts orl trivet in microwave safe dish. Insert probe from front horizontally into center meaty area not toq~hing bone or fat. Cover with wax gaper. book.) Insert probe into center

Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add Yzcup water to roast sert cable end of probe firmly into dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking bag method, see cook-

meaty area.

* ,

Place meat with probe in oven. ln-

receptacle on oven wall.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Rare

1. Touch AUTO ROAST Pad. Readout flashes “Enter Roast Code”. Flashes. Touch START. Readout shows

2. At 80°, readout switches tb show meat’s internal temperature.

Touch number pad 2.

“START” tally switching to lower power as meat’s tempera-

AUTO.

3. Oven monitors internal temperature, automati-

ture

rises. This prevents toughening or overcooking.

4. After temperature is reached, oven switches t~ HOLD for 1 hr., then shuts off. Hold prevents ovei

cooking while keeping meat warm.

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Auto Roast Chart

● Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.

‘urn over when 80° (except pork) has been reached.

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium Well 4

Meatloaf

(loaf or round)

Pork

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken 5

(31b.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontality into meatiest area.) *Recommended standing time before serving.

2 3

80° 80°

80° 170°

No Turn

Over

120°

80° 115°

80°

125° 140°

170°

190°

170°

12-14

14-16 17-18

30-40

18-20

17-19

13-15

5-1o

10-15

5-10

5-1o

Automatic

Your Cookbook has a chapter on Automatic Simmering, including charts and recipes. Refer to this

chapter for additional techniques and cooking time.

$immer (Auto Roast Code 6)

Oven switches to HOLD at 180° until you remove food and turn off oven. if stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by retouching START. Touch CLEAR/OFF after

cooking.

Totai time inciudes time to bring food to 180 c and

hold at that temperature untii done.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 6)

Beef

Pot Roast* Stew Chiii

Chicken*

Stewing

Broiier/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable 3-6

SDlit Pea

“For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

6-8 6-8

11-13

11-12

4-6

13-15

Aptomatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature, When the oven reaches half of the total defrosting

‘1 0

61m3

for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Chart below) and tbuch START. The oven is designed changes Power Levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

to calculate toe defrosting time and

the ov n automatically sets the defrost ng time and Power Levels turn food over and will not continue defrosting until

for yoq. You choose the appro- door is opened and “Start” is touched again. priate code number from 1 to 6

How to Set Autd Defrost

NOTE: Before you begin, qheck the Auto Defrost chart located at the bottom of the oven when you open the door. This chart shows minlimum and maximum food weights for each Code number. You will need to know your food weight and corresponding Code before beginning. NOTE: If “ERROR” appears after entering food weight, check the Code Chart to mpke sure that weight corresponds to the Code number entered.

Step 1. Remove frozen inept from package and place in mic~owavesafe dish. Place in oven and close door.

time, the readout flashes “TURN”, telling you to

After defrosting time is complete, the oven automaticaily goes into a holding period as shown on the Automatic Defrosting Chart on this page. This holding period is necessary to finish the defrosting

the interior of the food.

Step 3: Enter selected Codp from Chart. For example, Ground Beef calls for Code 3.

Step 5: Touch START pad. Defrost time begins counting down on readout.

Step 8: When defrosting time is completed, oven automatically: switches to a HOLD period of 5 minutes for Code 3. “HOLD” shows in readout. When holding time is

finished oven signals, “END” flashes: and oven turns off.

Conversion Chart

Step 6: When% the defrosting time

is completed, the oven signals and “TURN” flashes in readout instead of time counting down. Open door and turn package over.

Step 7: Close door and touch the START pad. Readout shows remaining defrosting time counting down.

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

Automatic Defrosting Chart

Ounces

1-2

3 4-5 6-7

9-10

12-13 14-15

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8

touch number pad 3 and O for

weight of 3 tbs. Display shows 3.0, Code 3 and “Start” flashes.

CODE WEIGHT

; 3 4

;

MIN.-MAX.

Ibs.

.5—4.9

.5—3.9 Ibs. 5 min. .5—5.9 Ibs.

3.0—5.9 Ibs.

3.0—5.9 Ibs. 20 min. .5—3.9 Ibs.

HOLO

TIME*

5 min. 5 min. Ground Beef

20 min.

5 min. Steaks and Chops

RECOMMENDED FOODS

Chicken pieces Fish

Roasts, Bone In Roasts, Boneless

“In Auto Defrost, it is

necessary to allow the meat to stand during holding time. You may take the meat out of the oven if you prefer.

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Automatic Cooking Recipe Guide

.omatic Cooking Control is a fully automatic &lectronic control system thatt lets your microwave oven do the cooking for you. The charts and recipes in this section are designed to help you make the most of this truly new feature.

Standard cooking techniques require setting the oven for a specified cooking ~ime or a selected finished temperature. And that means looking up recipes in a cookbook. . .t~ing to convert old recipes for microwave cookirtg. . .or just resorting

to guesswork. This control method works on an entirely different basis—with a special electronic sensor that detects steam fram cooking food. The oven “knows” how the food is cooking; so it can automatically set the correct cooking time and maintain the proper power level for different types and amounts of food. And it’s adjustable to suit

your individual taste.

Easy to Use

Simply touch two control pads—AUTO COOK and the desired Code number—and then START. A chart on the oven control panel gives a complete list of Codes for frequently prepared foods. The readout display shows AUTO until steam is sensed and then signals, and displaystime counting down. P“ -ing AUTO, oven should not be opened, but

v. n oven signals, most foo@ should be turned,

stirred, or rotated. Check the Automatic Cooking Chart for suggestions.

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. Containers should match in

size to the size of the food being cooked. Coverings such as plastic wrap secured on all sides, the lid that came with the container, or microwave-safe plastic domes are ideal. For examples of containers and coverings, see page 12 and the following recipe section of this book.

Preference Control

With Preference Control, you can adjust the Auto-

matic Cooking Feature .to your individual taste by adding either “l” or “9” after Code number. If after trying the suggested Code, you would prefer less cooking time, simply add the number “1” after the Code and the oven automatically lessens the cooking time by 200A. If you wish more cooking time, add “9” after the Code to increase cooking time by

20W0.

Automatic Roasting

Automatic Roasting uses the temperature probe

rather than the electronic sensor to cook meats evenly to the desired degree of doneness. The oven continually monitors the food’s internal temperature. Unlike ordinary Temperature Cooking, the oven changes power levels two or three times depending on the degree of doneness during cooking to give you the best results automatically. Meat is cooked evenly, without toughening because lower power Ieveis are used as the meat temperature rises thus cooking meats eveniy whiie retaining the naturai juices. After cooking, the oven switches automatically to Hoid for an hour. Food stays warm without overcooking.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods inciuding meats, fish, casseroles, vegetables, leftovers, and convenience foods can be Auto

Cooked. Match container size with the food, cover secureiy, and do not open door during AUTO cycie. V“ ‘n oven signais, turn, rotat$ or stir as recommended in

C .(book or chart on pages 24 and 25.

Foods Not Recommended

Recipes and foods which must be cooked uncovered, or which require constant attention, or adding ingredients during cooking shouid be microwaved by TiME COOK. For foods that microwave best using temperature probe, use TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST. Foods requiring a dry or crisp surface after cooking cook best with TiME COOK.

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Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes “’!

“4

The benefit is automatic setting and control of cooking, but just like conventional microwaving you must

check the food after the AUTO cycle (oven beeps and cook time begins to count down on display) and turn, rotate or stir as recommended.

To Automatic Cook Meats

For meat and fish loaves use either

the round or loaf microwave-safe

containers. Fish loaves made with

precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook Code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook Code 8. Cover with plastic wrap and rotate % turn after oven signals. See the chart on following page for recipes.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces’ should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap or con-

tainer lid. Use Auto Cook Code 6 for fillets and Auto Cook Code 1 for seafood pieces.

Whole Chioken, chicken breasts and pieces, or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe 8-

in. square dish, 12 x 8 x 2-in. dish or 3 qt. casserole. Cover securely with plastic wrap or container lid.

If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with

small strip of foil. Rotate dish % turn when oven signals. Use Auto

Cook Code 4.

1 ! Chuck or rump roasts shcluld be placed in a cooking bag with %

cup water or marinade (see mari-

nade recipes on page 98 in

Cookbook) and placed in a microwave-safe dish. Cut bag to fit close to the size of the roast and tie open end securely. Cut a 1-1 %“ slit near the tie. Use Auto Cook Code 9 for cooking.

Pork chops automatically cook well in 8 x 12-X 2-in. dish, covered with

plastic wrap. Add barbeque sauce

or other sauce on each chop.

Microwave using Auto Cook Code 49 which is Code 4 with the added digit 9 giving the Code 20°A more time. (See page 17.)

Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in round glass container with lid or plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. After oven signals, turn over or

rearrange meats often.

How to Adapt Miurowave Casserole Recipes

Use the following step-by-step instructions and tips when adapting your casserole recipes for Automatic

Cooking.

Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or

recipes that require extra attention, stirring

or rotating.

Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food almount. Use 3 qt. con-

tainers or less.

For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or plastic wrap. (No vents.) For cheese or crumb-

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topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces tr cool slightly before adding other ingredients.

Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

After oven signals, rotate dish % turn and stir covering all ingredients with liquid.

Meat or Main Dish Recipes

MEXICAN MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Auto Cook Code 6 (Approx. Cooking Time—35 min.)

1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons d@yminced onions

1 egg

1/2 cup regular rice

1 can (15% oz.) kidney beans

(undrained)

1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, chopped signals and time remaining appears on readout.

and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . In large mixing bowl, place meat, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili

powder, onion and egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in a circle in 2 qt. casserole. Set aside.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In small mixing bowl place rice, beans, tomatoes and chili powder.

Mix well and pour in center of casserole and over meatballs. Cover and microwave at Auto Cook Code 6. Rotate 1/2 turn when oven

CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Auto Cook Code 4 (Approx. Cooking Time-29 min.)

l/4cup soysauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup sherry

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1 whole chicken (about 3 lb.)

‘If breast bone seems prominent, a 1” strip of foil may be placed over bone to prevent splitting of wrap.

In 2-cup glass measure, place soy sauce, honey and sherry. Stir until

blended. Add cornstarch; mix well. 3-1/2 minutes, stirring every minute until thickened. Tie chicken legs and place in 12x8x 2-in. microwave-safe dish, breast side up. Brush with half of sauce (reserve half for later use.) Cover with plastic wrap, no vent. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 4. When oven signals and time remaining appears on readout, apply remaining sauce, recover and continue cooking.

Microwave at HIGH (10) for 3 to

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Makes 4 Servings

CHICKEN AND RICE ‘

Auto Cook Code 7 (Approx. Cooking Time-1 hr. 15 min.)

1 can (10-1/2 OZJ condensed

cream of mushroom soup

1-1/4 cups milk (1 soup can full)

3/4 cup regular rise, uncooked

1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, stems

and pieces

1 pkg. (1-1/2 oz.) dry onion soup mix

1 cutup chicken (about 3 lb.)

. . .In small mixing bowl mix soup and milk; reserve 1/2 cup of the

mixture. Blend remaining soup mixture, rice, mushrooms and half of

the onion soup mix. Pour into 12 X 8 x 2-in. glass dish.

. . .Place chicken pieces on rice mixture, arranging with meatiest pieces

to outside of dish. Pour reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining soup mix. Cover with plastic wrap, no vent.

Microwave at Auto Cook Code 7, rotate 1/2 turn when oven signals and time remaining appears on readout.

Makes 6 Servings

Also try these recipes from the Microwave Guide and Cookbook

Recipe Page No.

Classic Ham Loaf

Basic Meat Balls

Sauerbraten Beef Ring

Basic Meatloaf Crumb Coated Chicken Pork Chops Rosado Casserole of Beans &

Sausage

112

84 92 91

140 118 131

“Auto

cook”

Code

8 5 2 8

6 5

Recipe

Sweet & Sour Ham Chicken & Dressing Round Salmon Loaf Beef Burger Stroganoff

BBQ Franks

Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Polynesian Swiss Steak 97 Chow Mein 119

Page No.

121 140 164

131

“Au&o~~k”

82 7

5 4 4

8 6

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Automatic Cooking Vegetables

Automatic Cook Vegetables

Fresh or Canned V6geWes

Whole or large halves of veg@a-

such as cauliflower or squash

bles use Auto Cook Code 5. Use round or square container close to the size of vegetable. Add % cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Turn cauliflower over after oven signals. For other vegetables, rotate % turn when oven signals.

FrozenVegetab&

Pieces or slices of vegetables

require % to % cup of waler. Use appropriate size covered container. Stir or rotate after oven signals.

Use Auto Cook Code 5. -

Precooked/canned vegetables should be placed in round con-

tainer similar in size to amount

being cooked (at least half full). Cover and stir well after AUTO

cycle. Use Auto Cook Code 1.

Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables shouid be placed in suitabie size container (at le~t half fuil) covered with lid or plastic wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water. Stir after oven signais. Use Auto Cook Code 3.

Pouches of frozen vegetables should be slit 1” in center before placing directly on oven floor. Use Auto Cook Code 4. After oven signals, rearrange vegetable and rotate pouch ?4turn.

~iternateiy, frozen vegetables in pouches can be slit with an “X” shaped slit and placed in glass container with “X’ downward. After cooking, pick up pouch and empty food into dish through “X” opening.

Vegetable Recipes

STIR FRY VEGETABLES

Auto Cook Code 5 (Approx. Cooking Time-16 min.)

l tablespoon oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper, cut in

l/4-in. wide

2 cups thinly-slice@ cabbage 2/3 cup carrots, slic$d diagonally 1/4 cup (1 bunch) sllced green onions

1 cup broccoli flowerets 1 cup cauliflower fiowerets

2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally

sttfps

VEGETABLE lpASAGNA

Auto Cook Code—Pksta 1 (Approx. Cooking Time—13 min.)

Spinach 1 (Approx. Cooking Time-5 min.)

L@sagna2 (Approx. Cooking Time-25 min.)

lasagna noodles (1/3 pkg.)

6 4

cups water

tablespoon vegetable oil

pkg. (10 OZ) fro~en chopped

spinach microwave on Auto Cook Code 1. Drain well.

. . . . . . .Place noodles, water and oil into a 13 X 9 X 2-in. dish. Cover with

Toss vegetables with oil and butter in 2 qt. microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Microwave on Automatic Cook Code 5 stirring well when oven signals and time remaining appears on readout. Serve immediately.

plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 1. Allow to stand while preparing remaining ingredients.

. . . . . Remove paper wrapping from box. Place unopened box into oven and

Makes 4 Servings

Makes 6-8 Servings

can (8 oz.) tomato sauce . . . . . . . . . In large bowl mix together tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms,

1 1

can (8 OZ) tomato paste jar (4 OZ) sliced mushrooms

(drained)

cup chopped onion

1/4

teaspoon leaf oregano ‘ ‘

teaspoon basil

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

cups (l-pt.) small curd cottage

cheese

oz gmted mozzarella cheese Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top. Cover with plastic wrap. Micro-

onion, oregano, basil, salt and garlic powder.

. . .In a 13 X 9 X 2-in. dish layer well drained lasagna noodles, 1 cup

cottage cheese, 1/2 pkg. spinach and 1/2 of tomato sauce. Repeat.

wave on Auto Cook Code 2. Rotating and removing wrap when oven signals and remaining time appears on readout.

GREEN RICE

Autocookcode-s@e

lpkg. (lOoQ frozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

chopped spinach

1/2 Oup

1/4 cup butter, melted Mix well. Cover and microwave at Auto Cook Code 2. Rotate 1/4 turn 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

ragular doe

1 cup water

1 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1 cup shredded cbddar cheese

Recipe (Approx. Cooking Time-22 to 25 min.) Makes 4-6 Servings

Place box of spinach in microwave oven and partially cook on Auto Cook Code 1. Remove from box and drain well. Set aside. In

2 qt. casserole place rice and water. Cover. Microwave at Auto Cook

Code 6. To cooked rice, add butter, onion, milk, egg, salt and cheese.

when oven signals and time remaining appears on readout. Let stand 5 minutes covered before serving.

Also try these recipes from the Microwave Guide and Cookbook

Recipe Page No.

Eggplant ltaliano Corn Pudding

220 5 219

“Au~o~@”

Recipe Page No. Cabbage Rolls Italian Style 82

Stuffed Peppers

“Auto

cook”

Code

2 5

Automatic

Cooking Fruits and Desserts

How to Automatic Cook Fruits

Pineappie Casserole is a tangy

dessert or meat accompaniment.

In 12 x 8 x 2-in. dish spread 2 cans

(20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple

chunks, 1 cup sugar and % cup flour. Cover and microwave on Auto Cook Code 2. When oven signals and time remaining appears

on readout, remove covering and top with mixture of 2 cups buttteryflavored cracker crumbs and %cup

melted butter. Do not recover.

Touch “Start” and finish cooking.

Baked Appies automatic cook well using Auto Cook Code 2. Match number of appies to size of micro-

wave-safe covered container (see

page 246 in Microwave Guide and

Cookbook). Use Auto Cook Code 2 for Baked Pears and Applesauce also.

Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes shouid bestirred well before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Coveu use Auto Cook Code 2 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on readout. Touch “Start” and finish cooking.

How to Automatic Cook Desserts& Breads

After preparing the ingredient for the individual recipe as shown below the picture, follow these steps for cooking. Step 1: Cover with plastic wrap and use Auto Cook Code 3. Step 2 When oven signals and time remaining appears on readout, remove covering and rotate dish % turn.

Step 3: When cooking is finished, turn out (upside down) the Nut Cake and Cornbread. Invert Caramel

Biscuit Ring and let dish stand over ring a few minutes before serving.

Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bofiom and sides of microwave-safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom etien-

Iy with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut. Carefully pour batter from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over

nuts, cover with plastic wrap. see

Steps above for Automatic Cooking.

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Caramel Biscuit Ring uses Auto Cook Code 3. Spread% cup melted

butter and % cup brown sugar in 8-in. round glass dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and % cup chopped

nuts if desired. Arrange 1 can

(10 oz.) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place drinking glass, open end up, in center. See Steps above for Automatic Cooking.

Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread Distribute % cup chopped crisp fried bacon and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in greased 8-in. round giass dish. Carefuily pour batter from 1 pkg. (8% oz.) cornbread mix or use batter from cornbread ring page 232 in The Microwave Guide and Cookbook, over above ingredients. See Steps above for Aut~matic Cooking.

“ EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Auto Cook Code 3 (Approx. Cooking Time—18 min.)

1 pkg. (2-layer size)

fudge cake mix 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup cooking oil

1-1/4 cups water

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

. . . . . . . . . . . . . in large bowl place cake mix, eggs, vanilla, oil and water. Blend on

medium speed of mixer, about 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.

. . . . . Lightly grease a 16 cup plastic microwave fluted or straight-sided ring

mold. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over bottom. Pour batter over nuts.

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on Auto Cook Code 3. Rotate dish 1/4 turn and remove wrap when oven signals and remaining time appears on readout. Touch “Start” and continue cooking. Let stand in dish 5 minutes before turning out.

Makes 1 (lO-in.) Tube Cake

CHERRY COBBLER

Auto Cook Code 3 (Approx. Cooking Time-16 min.)

1 can (20-22 oz.) prepared

cherry pie fiiiing

2 cups dry yeilow or white

cake mix (1 pkg. [9. oz.] or

1/2 pkg. [17. 1/4 cup meited butter 1/2 cup coarseiy chopped nuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

OZ.])

. . . . . . . in 8-in. square glass dish, spread pie filling.

. . . . . . . In small bowl, mix together cake mix, butter, nuts, and cinnamon until

crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cherries or, in three rows so cherries

are visible. Cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave on Auto Cook Code 3 rotating dish 1/2 turn and removing

. plastic wrap when oven signals and remaining time appears on

readout. Touch “Start” and continue cooking.

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Auto Cook Code 3 (Apptox. Cooking Time-10 min.) Makes 1 (8-in. round) Cake

1/4 cup butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ln 8 in. round dish place butter. Microwave at HIGH (10) for3/4 to 1

1/3 cup brown sugar {packed)

1 can (8-1/4 o=) pineapple siices liquid) on paper towels and arrange in dish. Decorate with cherries. 4 maraschino or candied Piace a 2“ diameter drinking glass (4” tall) open side up in center of

minute untii melted. Sprinkle sugar over butter.

cherries, cut in haif dish.*

3/4 cup aii purpose fiour 1/2 cup sugar ening, egg, liquid and vanilla. Beat 3 minutes on lowest mixer speed,

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon sait 1/4 cup soft shortening Cook Code 3. Rotate 1/4 turn and remove wrap when oven signals

1 egg and time remaining appears on readout. Touch “Start” and continue

iiquid from pineappie (1/3 c.)

3/4 teaspoon vaniiia extract

. . . . . . . . . . In small mixer bowl place flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, short-

scraping bowl constantly first 1/2 minute. Carefully spread batter over fruit in dish. Cover with plastic wrap—no vent. Microwave on Auto

cooking.

●Tip: Use a smal/ drinking glass like the type you buy containing

cheese spreads.

Also try these recipes from the MicI

Recipe

Cherry Caramel Ring

Pillsbury Yeliow-Bundt ‘illsbury German Choc. -

Bundt Applesauce Stewed Dried Fruit

(AppJe-Apricot)

Page No.

234 272 272

246 248

“Au$o~~ok”

3 3 3

9 2

~waveGuide and Cookt

Recipe

Basic Bread Pudding Steamed Pudding Streuseled Apples Cornbread Ring Steamed Brown Bread

Drain pineapple (save

Page No.

253 280 246 232 232

“Auto Cook

Code

3 4 2

3 7

Automatic Cooking Control Chart’

●

Do not open oven door during AUTO cycle. May

effect cooking performance. After first beeping signal (time appears on readout for codes except Code 1), stir or rotate

●

Match the amount of the food to the size of the

food.

container. Fill containers at least M full.

●

Add K-% cup water to fresh vegetables. Stir or turn over vegetables and meats after first beeping signal.

*Auto

Food

Cook” Code

Container

Rotmatina and Frozon Foods CannedFo6ds

Room Temp. or thin (small amounts at refrig. temp.)

Refrig. temp. or thick (large amounts at room temp.)

Deli Foods

Entrees Frozen Thin (under l“)

Thick (over l“) 10 oz.

21 oz. Leftovers

TV Dinner (10-12 oz.)

Cooking

Bacon (4 slices)

Casseroles Precooked ingredients

Raw meats & PouNrv 45-55 min. Chicken

Breasts (4)

Casserole Pieces

Whole ( 3 tbs.)

Chuck Roast

(UPtO5 lb.)

Fish Fillets (1 lb.)

Fruit Baked Apples (4)

Baked Pears (4)

IF AFTER COMPLETION OF FOOD AND USE AUTO COC

Microwave-safe con-

matchedtosize

tainer

of food.

1 Microwave-safe con-

tainer matched to size of food.

Cook in container.

(see comments)

Cook in container.

(see comments)

4 1 Microwave-safe

container matched to size of food.

Cook in container. (see comments)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

dish lined with paper towels. Cover with plastic wrap.

2 qt. casserole with lid

or cover with plastic wrap.

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

dish. Cover with plastic wrap. NOTE: Make sure meat doesn’t touch

covering. 7 4

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

dish or cooking bag.

Cover with 2 pieces of

overlapping plastic

wrap.

13x 9 x 2-in. glass

dish. Put in cooking

bag and secure with

tie. Slit bag 1” at top

near tie.

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

dish. Cover with

cdastic wrao.

2 qt. casserole with

lid.

UTO COOK CYCLE FOOD NEEDS ADDITIONAL WARMING, SIMPLY RECOVER

CODE #1.

L+

●

Use microwave-safe plates or casseroles, except DO NOT USE PAPER PLATES with Automatic Cooking.

●

Be sure the exterior of the cooking container

and interior of microwave oven are dry.

●

Stir or rotate after oven signals and time appears on readout.

●

Use of Automatic Cooking feature with wire shelf is not recommended.

Approx. Time

min.fcup

2-3

4 min./cup

12-14 min.

16-18 min.

25-35 min. 2-3 min./cup

17-19 min.

6-8 min.

35-45 min.

Comments

Cover with

2 or more servings are considered large amounts. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.

Cover with

Cook in own container, or for quicker cooking, in glass container. NOTE If entree is in aluminum pan, remove from box, remove lid and put back in original closed box. If entree is in papefi board container, remove from box and microwave with original plastic covering.

Use bowl with plastic wrap or cover plate with microwave-safe plastic dome.

Remove foil too and Dut back in box. If dinner < has cake or brownies, remove before cooking.

When oven signals, rotate % turn.

Make sure liquid covers all ingredients. When

oven signals, stir well.

plasticwrapor lid to dish.

22-26 min.

60-70 min. 2-4 min./piece

42-44 min.

1 hr. 30 min.-

1 hr. 40 min.

20 min.

14-18 min.

No additional liquid needed. When oven signals, rotate % turn. Note the preference control 1 is used with breasts to decrease cooking time for best results.

When oven signals, stir well and rotate 1Aturn.

No additional liquid needed. When oven signals, rotate M turn.

Put on trivet and sit as straight as possible. Rotate % turn when oven signals.

Add % cup water. When oven signals, rotate

% turn.

Baste with butter and lemon juice. When oven signals, rotate % turn.

Core apples. No water needed. When oven signals, rotate % turn.

Core pears. No water needed. When oven signals, rotate

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‘/2 turn.

Automatic Cooking Control CIIWII @xIWINJed)

iamburger

Casserole

Meatloaf (1% lb.)

Patties (4-5)

Pork Sausage Patties (%” thick+)

Chops (?4-1” thick)

Spare Ribs

(UPto 3 lb.)

Rice Instant (Minute-1% cups)

Raw (1 cup)

Seeiood

Pieces [1 lb. Shrimp or scallops)

Casserole

SwissSteak

[1% lb. round steak)

egetables Fresh Artichokes (up to 4 med.)

Carrots (1 lb. sliced) Cauliflower (1 med. head)

Asparagus (1 lb. cut spears)

Brussel Sprouts (1 lb.)

Potatoes 1

Frozen 810ck (10 oz.) Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts Leaf Spinach Mixed Vegetables Frozen Pouch

Baby Limas

Corn Peas

Spinach

“Auto

cook

code

5 5

3 3 3

Conteiner

2 qt. glass dish with lid.

Glass loaf dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

8“ square dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

8“ glass square dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

2 qt. glass dish. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

2 qt. glass dish with lid.

1% qt. glass dish with lid.

2 qt. casserole with lid or cover with plastic uram

3qt. casserole with

id.

2qt. glass dish with

id.

12x 8 x 2-in. glass ~ish. Cover with Mastic wrap.

I% qt. glass dish with

id.

I qt. glass dish with

id.

?qt. glass dish with

id.

I% qt. glass dish with

id.

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.ay pouch in nicrowave-safe dish. Uo cover needed.

Approx. Time

45-55 min. Make sure liquid covers all ingredients. When

30-40 min.

12-14 min.

8 min.

33-38 min.

1 hr. 30 min.1 hr. 50 min.

9 min.

24 min.

5-6 min.

35-45 min.

55-60 min.

10-12 min.

13 min. 15 min.

14 min.

11 min.

6-9 min.

14-16 min.

18-20 min.

16-18 min. 11-13 min. 10-12 min.

8-10 min.

8-10 min. 8-10 min.

10-12 min.

Comments

oven signals, stir well and rotate % turn. When oven signals, rotate % turn.

When oven signals, rotate % turn.

Baste with 1 tbsp. barbeque sauce/chop. When

oven signals, rotate % turn. NOTE: The Preference Control 9 is used for

chops to increase cooking time for better results.

Meat must be covered with liquid. When oven

signals, rearrange meat making sure it is sub-

merged in liquid. It may be necessary to rearrange another time during final cooking.

Follow instructions on package. Cover. When

oven signals, stir. ~ Use 1 cup rice & 2 cups water. When oven sig-

nals. rotate % turn.

When oven signals, rotate % turn.

Make sure liquid covers all ingredients. When oven signals, rotate % turn or stir.

Cut into pieces. Make sure liquid covers all meat. When oven sianals. stir & rotate % turn.

Place artichokes in dish stem side down. Add % cup water. Rotate dish % turn after oven signals.

Add % cup water. When oven signals, stir well. No water needed. Start cooking stem side

down. At signal turn over. Add % cup water. When oven signals, rotate

% turn.

When oven signals, rotate % turn. NOTE: Watch hot dish & steam!

Add 2 tbsp. water. When oven signals, stir well. NOTE: The Preference Control 1 is used for broccoli to decrease cooking time for better results.

Add 2 tbsp. water. When oven signals, stir well.

Make a 1” slit in pouch. When oven signals, break up frozen center, and rotate % turn. NOTE: Watch for hot steam.

Make a 1” slit in pouch. When oven signals, break up frozen center, and rotate % turn. NOTE: Watch for hot steam. NOTE: Preference Control 1 is used for peas

time for best results.

Make a 1” slit in pouch. When oven signals, break up frozen center, and rotate% turn. NOTE: Watch for hot steam.

to decrease cooking

●Excessively dry potatoes may not release enough moisture to activate sensor. Be sure potatoes are fresh not old

and dried-out.

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Questions and Answers

Q. Why does my oven automaitieally cut off after the AUTO cycle when using Auto Cook Control Code 1 when itdoes not for other settings?

A. When using Code 1, there is no second phase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is completed in the first phase or AUTO.

Q. if my food is not completely cooked after using the suggested Auto Cook Controi Code, what should [ do? A. Thick starchy or dense foads may require some additional time cooking. Use TIME COOK and Power Level 10 for a few minuies until completion.

Q. Do ail fresh or frozen vegetables require a standing period after cooking with AUTO COOK?

A. Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state during Auto Cook, just as in t’egular microwaving.

Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vege-

tables stand for up to 5 minutes depending on size

and density of pieces. This shnding time also enhances the overall flavor and appearance of most

vegetables.

Q. What if i don’t fully cover the dish in Auto

Cook? A. Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens

the cooking time thus leaving undercooked dish. Recover tightly and reset Auto Cook.

Q. Do the shapes and sizes af food make a cfifference when using

A. Yes, in some cases, larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking. Be sur@ to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish, since proper ar-

rangement is often a successful tip in regular micro-

waving.

Q. Shouid ! use Auto Cook to cook pudding or

sa~~es~ A. Most pudding and sauce recipes require stirring

many time9 during cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended since you shoqld not open the door during the AUTO phase of caoking without affecting end cooking results.

Q. My scalloped potatoes were not completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook. What is wrong?

A. If you prepared the sauce in the oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes, there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven. Make sure you dry the oven completely before using Auto Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam in the oven. Aiso, starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates s~eam in the oven too soon, and decreases the first sensing cycle.

Q. Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?

A. Bakery foods, candies, melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp sudace is desirable, are cooked best by Time Cook.

Auto Cook?

Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables require water

when using Auto Cook? A. Yes. Add water as recommended on chart to the

vegetables and cover well for even, complete cooking.

Q. Would my plastic containers with very tight fit-

ting lids be appropriate for Automatic Cooking?

A. No, most types of plastic storage dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Also tight fitting plastic lids may

prevent adequate steam from escaping and food

may not cook properly during Automatic Cooking.

Q. I tried to warm some chow mein aood{es using Auto Cook. Why didn’t this work?

A. Food must have some moisture in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry foods such as chow mein noodles, potato chips and other such foods do not have enough moisture.

Q. May 1use Auto Cook when I am cooking many foods in more than one dish or casseroie?

A. No, because of different food densities, attention needed during cooking, and food amounts, itk best to use TiME COOK when cooking many foods.

Q. Why was my roast not fuiiy cooked even though the temperature on the readout was correct and Auto Roast completed?

A. When cooking with Auto Roast, the temperature

probe must be inserted properiy as fuiiy described in the Cookbook.

Q. Are there any particular trivets that work better than others? A. Yes, fiat giass trivets such as lids or dish covers give more even cooking resuits than piastic trivets. Aiso, ceramic ridge-bottomed roasting dishes work weii. Plastic trivets require meat to be turned over

more frequently because the grid design and iegs aiiow the bottom of the meat to stay cooier as it cooks, than giass trivets do.

Q. Why doesn’t the rcas~ continue cooking during the standing or holding time?

A. The oven automatically reaches finished temperature and then decreases to a iower power Ievei to

prevent overcooking. Thus an even temperature is

maintained.

Q. I entered Auto Defrost Code f, then :5s :u=2s?

4 for 4 ibs. of chicken. The readout fiashed “Star:”

but when 1touched Start “ERROF?” fiashed. Why?

You must enter 4 and O denoting 4 Ibs. Touch

CLEAR/OFF and begin again. “ERROR” will aiso fiash if an improper weight for that particular code

has been entered.

The Exhaust Feature

:--’

The exhaust hood feature cm your GE microwave oven is equipped with a metal ‘filter which collects provi~ed venting to the outside. The hood also has a grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up light for illuminating the counter surface.

L-–-’._.

N-

throuqh the filter and is then discharged through

Jill

To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and push to the rear. The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter, insert the filter in the top f~-me slot on the back of the opening. Push to the t

and upward to snap into place.

Soak, then agitate filter in hot detergent solution. Don’t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal. Light brushing inbedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. Filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filter in place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter can retard entry of flames into the unit.

can be used to remove

Care for Your Microwave Oven

Your New Microwave Oven is a Valuable Appliance, Protect It From Misuse By Following These Rules:

. Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps “air-out” the interior. An occasional thorough

wiping with a solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

. Don’t use sharp-edged utensils with your oven. The interior and exterior oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

. Don’t remove the cover over the “stirrer” at the top of the oven (microwave feature 4 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and plastic cover. Because there is little

heat except in the food, or sometimes in the utensils, spills and spatters are easy to remove. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others

may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A

COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART

OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or

bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. (Or wash

in dishwasher.)

r; A f===a

Door-inside. Glass: Wipe up spatters daily, wash when soiled, with a minimum of sudsy warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE

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

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: High heat generated on bottom of Brown ‘N Sear Dish can cause scorched appearing stains to bake onto the oven floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser by SerVaas Laboratories, Inc.

After using Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can.

Do not use Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser on the

painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser is sold in many

grocery, hardware, and department stores.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water, then rinse and dry. The outer pane of the window is glass. Just wipe clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Clean the control panel of your micro-

wave only with lightly dampened cloth. DO NOT

USE cleaning sprays or large amounts of soap and

water. These can cause problems with the control

mechanisms.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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I \\ ei

To replace hood lamp, first disconnect power at

main fuse or circuit breaker panel or Remove 2 screws from each side of lower panel and 3 screws from front edge. Lower panel until it rests on range below. Be sure bulb to be replaced is cool

pull plug.

Fa+-

before removing. Remove bulb or bulbs and replace

with 40 watt appliance bulbs. Raise lower panel and

replace screws. Connect electrical power to micro-

wave oven.

To replace your oven lamp, first disconnect power at

main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug. Remove the

top grill by taking off

Next, remove the single screw on top left that secures lamp housing. (On models so equipped.) Open oven door for easier removal of the lamp hous-

ing assembly. Then grasp tab and pull out and up to clear door hinge and front lip of oven. To remove

bulb, push it inward gently outward from socket.

25T8DC.

% not attempt to operate the oven unless the grill is

place.

2 screws which hold it in place.

and turn to left, then pull

Replace with GE Lamp

.—..

Clean off the grease and dust on

often. Use a warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this. Ammonia will tend to darken metal.

hood surfaces

Guide to Use of the

—_ —_______

Spacemaker@Shelf

The two-position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity

heating and reheating in your Spacemaker@ microwave oven. Now heat-

ing and reheating, which are the most popular uses of microwave ovens, may now be done in multiple quantities, so several foods are ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques will differ from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this is shown on the next page. Utensil size is important;

select from among the suggestions below. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 3% inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and also foods for oven meals using scratch recipes should be cooked without the oven shelf, following cookbook

directions.

.,,

* DO not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of oven,

Product-damage may result.

~ Use .p@hoidegs when handling metai shelf and utensils.

: They maybe hot.

* Do not use rnlcrowave browning dish on “metal sheif.

Use potholders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food in 8 inch square or other 2 quart size casseroles. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make utensils hotter than with regular microwaving.

Utensils for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes you plan to use for shelf microwaving, check to see that they will fit together on

or under the shelf. Also, be sure utensils are microwave safe.

Casseroles for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup,

8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch

loaf dishes or 9-in. pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls

or divided plates.

—

Use wax paper or plastlc wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

Shelf Positioning

To insert shelf, tip back slightly and fit into shelf supports on back oven wail. Set front of shelf on side

SUDDOttS as shown.

,,. —––-— — –

.. —....

-. .. .

3nen nas two posmons. Use [n low position when heating two casseroles or reheating frozen TV dinners or entrees.

... . . . .

The high shelf position more evenly spaces the area above and

below shelf. Use this position for

heating plates of leftovers.

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How To Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food

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Two plates of leftovers may be re-

heated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with piastic wrap.

Microwave at HIGH (10) for3 minutes. Reverse position of plates

(top to bottom) and rotate % turn. Continue microwaving at HIGH (10) for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 3% inches) is

now possibie. Cover with piastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, piacing food on right side of sheif and ieft side of fioor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide (see inside front cover of cookbook) for suggested microwave time per casseroie and add together the times. Microwave at HiGH (10), reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after haif of time. Aiso, heat severai smaiier bowis of ieftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after haif of time.

Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. ea.) or two TV dinners (10 to 12 oz. ea.) are both ready to serve at the same time. Remove batter foods; cook these conventionally. Return foii trays containing food

to boxes in which they were pur-

chased. Piace in oven with one TV dinner on right sheif and the second dinner on ieft fioor. Micro-

wave at HiGH (10) for 6 minutes.

Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods % turn. Continue microwaving at HiGH (10) for 6 min-

utes. Check dinners for heating. if one dinner seems iess done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on sheif 1 to 2

more minutes.

JWTo Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together

When heating severai different types of food together, foods which shouid be served hot must be piaced on the oven sheif, whiie foods which are oniy warmed shouid be piaced on the fioor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top oniy. Aiso, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates you may need to start reheating a iarge or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaiier or iess dense foods. Alternately, if one of the severai foods you are heating seems under cooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, iet the underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at HiGH (10). To determine heating times, add together times for aii foods. (see heating guide inside front cover of cookbook) After haif of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (top sheif especiaiiy) after 3/4of totai time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on shelf large or dense foods which need the most heating, such as ieftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or ieftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Piace on oven fioor those foods which need oniy be warmed, such as bakery pies, roiis, muffins or breads.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet

that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING—lmproper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

tiijm

Fig.1

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is your

personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

receptacle.

Do Not Under Any Circumstances Cut or Remove the Third (Ground) Prong From The Power Cord.

Do Not Use an Adapter Plug With This Appliance.

Do Not Use an Extension Cord With This Appliance.

All These Things Are Normal on Your Microwave Oven:

1. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

2. Light reflection around door or outer case.

3. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

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4. Dull thumping sound while operating at power levels other than high.

5. Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

interference caused by other small appliances and

does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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The Problem Solver

To Save lime and Money—

before you request service,

heck the Problem Solver

you have a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem

Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested

recommendations.

PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

“ERROR” APPEARS ON READOUT

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

Door not securely closed. START must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched

to cancel it. Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and

touch START. Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Auto

Roast or Temp Cook. Make sure you have entered desired finished temperature after touching

TEMP COOKMOLD.

sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO COOK,

Make AUTO ROAST or AUTO DEFROST.

When using Temp Cook, a temperature less than 80° or more than 199° has been entered.

Door isopened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and touch START.

Weight is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on chart. It is necessary to reset oven.

“PROBE” APPEARS

ON READOUT FOODS ARE EITHER OVER-

COOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Auto Roast or Temp Cook functions.

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and additional cooking time for completion.

Incorrect Power Level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended Power Level or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions. Check Cookbook or recipe for these instructions.

Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cookbook for recommendation on increasing time.

Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.

Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening

the cooking time in Auto Cook function. Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook. Check

Automatic Cooking Chart. Oven door was opened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook function.

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when

Auto Roast functions. Check Cookbook or Auto Roast section of this

book for specific instructions.

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Our Consumer Servicesare designed with your needs and wants in mind.

Warranty Protection

Before your new appliance left the factory, it went through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects.

And you have a written warranty to protect you. See the warrant y on the back page of this book for details.

Convenient Service

Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty, you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide network of Factory Trained Service professionals.

Simply call our GE service organization. Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

Service can normally be scheduled at your convenience and the technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed in one visit.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will

the problem.

solve NEXT, if you are still not pleased write all the

details-including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appiiance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Service Contracts

For trouble-free service beyond the written warranty period.

If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures instead of being surprised by them, GE offers service contracts for varying lengths of time on all GE major appliances. With a contract, we’ll keep your appliance in good operating condition during the contract period at no additional charge.

The Quick F@ System

You can save money and time by doing it yourself.

For do-it-yourselfers who would prefer to fix .

GE major appliances themselves . . . GE offers

an industry f~st, the Quick F~” System.

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Help For You By Phone

Should you need help in the selection and purchase of new appliances, or have questions about the operation of the GE appliances you now own—or have any other questions about GE consumer products or services, you are only a TOLL FREE call away.

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Service contracts let you pay today’s prices for service a month, a year, or several years from now. And, you’ll receive service from GE trained service technicians using only genuine GE parts. If you have any questions about Service Contracts, call TOLL-FREE

800.626.2224. (In Kentucky, call 800.292 .2057.)

program for do-it-yourself appliance repair,

the system includes step-by-steprepairmanuals

for refrigerators, most non-microwave electric

ranges, dishwashers, and standard and large capacity washers and dryers, plus speciaffy packaged replacement parts, and technical help

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The GE Answer CenterTM consumer information service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our staff of experts stands ready to assist you anytime.

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Your Direct Line to General Electric

~- The GE AnswerCenteY800.626.2000

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WARRANTY

Save proofof orlgmal purchase date such as your sales SIIP or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any

part of the microwave ovenhange

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tuba if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

● %rvice trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product. Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

This warranty is extended to the

original purchaser and any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@ servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses

or resetting of circuit breakers.

. Faiiure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

c Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact: ‘

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