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Sa]bOl Instructions .... 2-9
Operating Instructions
Auto Features ......... 20
Care and
Cleaning .......... 33, 34
Changing the
Power I ,e\'el .......... 13
Cooking Guide ..... 15, 16
Deti'osting Guide .... 18
Exhaust Feature . .37, 38
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . .11, 12
Microwave Temps ...... 32
Other Features .... 95-31
Replacing Bulbs .... 35, 36
Sensor Features .... 91-24
Time FeattH'es ...... 14-19
7}rmbleshooting Tips ...39
Things That Are
Nomml _Aith Your
Microwax e Oxen ....... 4(1
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits ...........
Product
Registration ....... 41, 42
XAhrrantv ............. 43
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial#
Find lhese numbers on a label inside
tile o\en.
DE68-O3448A
49-40570 07-07JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
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_: Do Not Attempt to operate
this ()\ell with the door open
Sill((' op('//-dooF op('l_Hioll
(an r('suh in hm:mflfl
e×posure to lHi( rOW_lV('
energ}. It is important not
to (te_('_t or umlper _itl/
the s_d(,tv intcrhxks.
_: Do Not Place any object
b('tw('('H th(' o\('11 [_'()111
{il(e and tl/e door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
t_((umulate on setding
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Do Not Operate the o\'('n if it
is damag('d. It is particulady
importam that the oven door
(lose propcrb+ _and that tile)'('
is no damage to thc:
(,oo1(,is,.>.
h.lg(+.,l(__..h(+
.........................(broken or loosened),
(.,o1-s(++,_+.lids(+.,,l+
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The Oven Should Not be
a(!j usted or repaired by
qu_difi('d s('r\'i((" t)er.',oml('l.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety
precautions should be foflowed, including the foflowing:
J} Re_d an(I i()llow tl)e i_: Install or lo(_te this
specific precautions ill
the Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy se(doH above.
J} This t_t)pli_ul( e must be
grounded. Conne(t only
to _ t)ropcrly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
InstFuctZons Se(tiOl/ Oil
page 8.
appliance only in
accordance with tile
t)rovided [nstMlation
h/swtl( tl()l/S.
i;i;This l/li(row_l_e ()veil is
intended/or household use
ml(t is UI listed lbr
installation over elc(-tri(
and g_s rmlges.
ii::This microwave oven is
not approved or tested/or
marine use.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
_5}Do not lnount this applimace over a
sink.
J? This o_vl-d/e-rm/ge oven _*,_s(tesiglled
{i)r use over ranges no wider allan 36"
It ma} be installed o\er both #,_lsand
elecuJc cooking equipment.
J? Do not operate this appliance if it has
a (Imnaged power cord or plug, if it is
not working llml)( rly or it it has been
damaged or dropped. If die power
(oral is damaged, it must be replaced
1)v General Ele(tric SelMce or an
authorized service agent using a
power cord a\ ailable tix)m General
Ele(t)Jc.
_: 1)o not c(wer or block any openings
on tilt' al)plim/t e.
_: List, this applimlce only/t)r its
intended else as described in riffs
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This mierowa_v oxen is specifically
designed to heat, (tI'_ r or took fi.)o(I,
and is not intended t_)r laboratory or
in(t ust]Jal use.
J? Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near wate_m
tDr ex_tlIIple, ill _t Wet b_tselI/ellt, I/('_tl"
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similm: lot adons.
_: Keel/power cord awa}/ix)m heated
sIIr/itces.
_: 1)o not immerse power cord or plug
ill WaWl3
J? Do not store am, ihing (tirecdy on top
of the illiCt'ow;-i\ e ()\ell S/ll?tilee when
the lllicl'ow_\ e O\ell is ill opel_ltiOll.
J? To reduce the risk of fire in the ()\el/
- Do not over(ook/k)od. Carefltllv
auend applian(e when pallet; plastic
or oilier combusdble mawrials are
placed inside the o\en while cooking.
- P-enlo\e wire twist-ties and metal
handles/i'om paper or l)lasue
containers 1)elk)re placing them in
the oven.
I)o not use tl/e ()\ell /_)r storage
puqloses./)o not lea\ e paller
products, cooking utensils or t[)od
in the oven when not in use.
- If materi_ds inside the o',en iglfite,
kee t) tl/e oven door closed, turn file
o_'n off and disconnect the l)()_'r
cord, or shut off power at the fitse or
circuit breaker panel. It the door is
opened, the {ire _lyr spread.
- Do not use tl/e Sensor Features
t_,_ice in succession on tl/e same tbod
pordon. If/L)od is undercooked after
the/irst countdown, use JTllle Cook t_)r
additional cooking ume.
N See door surli_ce cleaning
insmmtions ill die Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven section of this
mamml.
_: This appliance should be serviced
only by (tualilied service t)ers(mnel.
Conta(t nearest authorized selMce
/imility lot examination, repair or
a(!iustment.
J_ ,ks with rely appliant e, (lose
supervision is necessary when used
by children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the ini_ rowave ternl
Ior sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused Iv:
N The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the n/ierowa_e wall.
_: Metal or fi)il touching the
side of tile oven.
FOODS
i;i;Foil not molded to fi)od
(upturned edges act like
_llltel/ll_lS).
+;i:Metal, smh as twist-ties,
t/ouhry t)ins or gold-
rinmled dishes, ill the
lllit rowave.
ii::Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used ill the
nlicrowave.
_: l)o not t_ot / l/opeorn ill
Your mi_ rowave oven unless
ill a special lnit ro_,,ave
t/opt orn a_ t essorv or unless
you use pOl/COrn labeled
ti)r use ill lnit rowave ovens.
_: Son/e llro/hlcts such as
whole eggs and sealed
( ont ainers--/k)r exal//l)le ,
eh)sed.jarslare at/le to
exlflode and should not be
heated ill this mi_ rowave
oven. Such use o/ tile
nlicrowave oven could
resuh ill il_ju W.
_? l)o not boil eggs ill a
lllicrowave oven. Pressllre
will build u 11inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
t/ossibly resulting ill ill.j _?r.
()perating tile microwave
with no/ood inside tor
nlore than a minute or two
III_IV ca/Ise (tal/lage to the
oven _lll(I Co/lld s|2117t a lift'.
It increases tile heat around
the n/agnetron and tan
shorten tile liti' of the oven.
Foods with untlroken outer
"skill" sHth as t)ot:atoes, hot
dogs, sausages, ton/aloes,
apples, chicken li_ers and
other gJt)lets, and egg yolks
should tie pierced to allow
stealil to escape (lilting
cooking.
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the
boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHEN THE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOONOROTHER
UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
To red uce die risk of il{j mT
tO persons_
-- Do not oveflleat the liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid bodl bet6re
and halt\ray din)ugh
heating it.
--I)o not use swaight-sided
(omainers with narrow
necks.
-- After heating, alh)w tile
cont_liner to stand ill tile
microwave oven tk)r a short
ti]ne belt)re removi]lg the
comaine_:
-- Use extrelile (are ]_rhell
il/sertill_ a St)OOl/ or other
/ltel/sil il/to the COlltainer.
ii::A_oid heating baby tbod in
glass jars, even with die lid
o/E Make sure all in/hnt
/6od is dloroughly cooked.
Stir/t)od to distribute tile
heat evenh. Be carefill to
prevem scalding when
wa]?l/ling /t)]?l//Hla ()r breast
milk. The (ontainer may
/vel cooler than tile milk
really is. Alwax_s test the
milk betore/ceding tile
bal r<
i;i;Don't de/i'ost/i'ozen
1)everages in narrow-necked
bottles (espe(ially
(arbonated beverages).
E_en if tile container is
opened, pressm:e can build
up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in i_iuvy.
ii::Itot/t)()(ts and steam (an
cause bm:ns. Be careflll
when opening any
containers of hot tbo(I,
in(luding pop_ orn bags,
(()()king pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible
illjm T, direct steam _l_r_l_'
fl:om hands and/ace.
s;_I)o llO[ o'_er(ook potatoes.
They (ould dehydrate and
(at(h fire, (ausmg damage
tO VO/Ir o'_ell.
i;i;Cook meat and poultr}
thoroughly--meat to at
least an INTERNM,
temperature of 160°F
and poultv} to at least an
INTERNAl temperature
of 180°E Cooking to these
temperat iires /lSllally
protects against /oo(t-
borne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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Make sttre all cookwm'e tlsed
ill yoHr l//]c£ow_t\ e o_,el/ is
suitable li)r microwa_ing.
Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups,
CllMalX1 clips, t)otlel) of chil/a
dilmerware which does not
hax e metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen (an be
Hsed. SOl/le cookware is
labeled "suitable lot
mlcrow_wiltg."
HOW TO test for a microwave
safe dlSn
If you are not sure if a dish
is microwave-sa/i,, use this
test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing and
a glass measuring cup tilled
with 1 cup of wate_mset file
measm:ing cup either in or
next to tile dish. Microwave
30-45 seconds at high. If
the dish heats, it should not
be used/i)r mi(rowaving.
If tile dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then tile dish is
microwave-sa/i,.
If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is
sa]_' tk)r lisp ill microwave
ovel/s.
J} Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can comain metal
flecks which mm cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
prod ucts containing nylon
or talon/ilaments should
be avoided, as they lna_,
also ignite.
i)i_ Sol//e s|vt'()Jk)_Hll tt'_vs
(like fl_ose fl_at meal is
pa( kaged on) have a thin
strip of metal emt)edded
in the t)ottoln. When
microwaved, tile metal Call
burn tile floor of tile oven
or ignite a paper towel.
_} I)o not use tile microwave
tO dv} I/ev_st)at)el's.
N Not all plastic wrap is
suitable/i)r use in
microwave ovens. Check
the package/i)r prot)er use.
J} Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be
used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
Be sure to vent plasdc wrap
so steam can escape.
+_} (',ookware l//W,; t)econ/e hot
because of heat trans/i'rred
t_:om tile heated too(t. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle tile (ookware.
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J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic
bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as dire(ted b_
t)ackage. If they are not,
t)lastic (ould burst during
or imme(tiawlv alter
cooking, t)ossibly resulting
in i_im_y. Also, plastic
storage containers shouM
be +_tleast partially
mtcovered t)e(mlse they
torm a tight seal. When
looking with comainers
tightly co_ered witll t)lastic
wYat) , Fet//ove coveril/g
carefltllv and direct steam
away fi:om hands and fi_ce.
_: Llse loll only as directed
in this mmmal. When using
loll in the mi(rowave o_en,
kee t) the/i)il at least 1" away
h'om the sides of the oven.
ii::Plastic cookware -Plastic
cookware designed fi)r
microwave cooking is very
useflfl, but should 1)e used
carefltlh. E_en microwave-
sa/i' t)lastic may not be as
tolerant ot overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
sofwn or char if sut)jected
to short t)eriods of
o_ercookh_g. In h)nger
exl)osllres to ovel'cookiltg,
the/ood and cookware
could ignite.
Follow thoso Ouidolinos:
Use microw_x e-sat2:
t)last cs only art(
use them in strict
(x)mt)limtce with
the cook\_ aFe
lltal/tt/_tc| IIY(W_S
l'eCOlttl//elt (t_ltioI/s.
I)o not microwaxe
etttt)t" }' (oltiaitteFs.
:13'!Do.,,t t,e,',t itthild,:e.
to use t)lasti( (ookware
without COml)lete
supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This applian(e iil[lst l)e grotmded.
lit the ev(ll| Of all electri(al shot|
circldt, gromMing re(hines d_e risk
of ele<tri( shock by l)roviding an
escal)(? wit( tor tlle elec|ri( (;/trrel/t.
Ensureproperground
existsbeforeuse.
l)lug must be plugged into an omlet that is prop( rly installed
and gromMed.
Constllt a qualitied e/(etrician or s(rxice technician if the
grounding instructions are not completely !lnderstood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is ln:Op( rly gromMed.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall omlet, it is yore: personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall omleL
Do I/or/Hl(ler any (ir€/llnsta_l( es (tit or rei/lOVe the third
(gromM) prong fi:om the pow(r cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an (xtension cord with this appliance. If the power
cord is too short, haxe a qualilied el(etrieian or service
technician install an omlet near the appliance.
For best operation, 1)h_g this appliance into its own el(etrical
outlet to pre_ent flickering of lights, blowing of fl_se or tripping
of circtfit breake_a
This appliance is equit_ped wid_ a
power (ord having a gromMing
wit( wid_ a gromMing l_lug. The
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THEVENTFAN
The tml will operate automatically under certain condi6ons
(see Automatic Fan teature). Take care to prevem the starting
and spreading of accidemal cooking fres while tile veil| t_lll
is in use.
ii::Clean tile mlderside of die microwave often, l)o n()t allow
grease to build ut> on tile microwave or the/hn tilte_
ii::[n tile e_em of a grease fre on the sur/ace units below tile
microw_o..e oven, smother a/lalllillg [)all Oil tile stlrl_€e tlllit
by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a/lat tl?_.
i_i;Use care when cleaning tile veto/ira filter. Corrosi_v cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage tile t]lte_:
N When preparing flaming/oods under tile microwave, turn
the/hn on.
ii::Never leave surthce milts beneath your nlicrowave oven
unattended at high he_t settings. Boilovers (m_se sn/oking
and greasy spillovers thin 1raft ignite mid spread if the
n/icrowa_e veto /an is operming. "Ik>minimize autoln_tic tml
operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on sm:tilce units only when ne< essarv.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Filter Kits
JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800and 3600Series models)
JX81H- Becirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000Series models)
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to the outside.
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Axailable at extra (os_ fi'om your (;E stq)l)lier. See the ba(k
(oxer t_)r or(teriDg l)}' t)hone or ;_| ge.(oln.
Aboutthefeaturesofyour
microwaveoven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model
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Featuresof the Oven
_Door Handle. Pull to open
t]l(' (10012 T]I(' (tOOF Hl/tst
be s(,(urclv lat(h(_(l tot tl_(_
lllJ( F()W_IX(? to ()p(_l_lt(k
0 Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
S(Y('(ql _lllOWS (()()king to
1)(' Vi('W('(| whih' kccl)ing
IlIJCI'OVv_dV('S COIl[Ill('(] ill
t]l(' o_ ('l 1.
O Active Vent (on some
models). The xent (leer
SWillS% Op('// WI/('I/thu
(i_l/ol)('l:_t('s _I1(] clos('s
wh(ul flw [im shuts oil
O Shelf. I,(,ts you microw_w('
st'\e]:_l [oo(ts _t OHC('.
Foo(t mic_x)w_\ ('s b('st
\_tl('n lilac('(1 (li_x'ctlv OH
th(' turHt_d)lu.
O Touch ControIPanel Display.
@ CooMop Light.
O Grease Filter.
O Removable Turntable.
TurHt_O)l(' mid sut)t)ort
using th(' o\ ('n. Th('
t tllynt:abl(' 111_¢,' b('
_x'mov('d fl)r cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on
the inside wail of the microwave,
or on the upper left front behind
the 171oo/:Oven vent(s) and oven
light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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Aboutthefeatures of yourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensorfeatures or with the auto features.
CookingControls
O TimeandAuto Features
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II Amount of cooking time
Pressonceor twice
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
Presstwice
CUSTOM (onsome models) Followdisplayedinstructions
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Foodweight
Pressonce upto 6 Ibs.
1 lb. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately!
MELT(oilsome models) Foodtype
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O SensorFeatures
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime
POTATO Starts immediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Startsimmediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
CHICKEN/FISH(onsomemodels) Starts immediately! more/less time
Pressonce(chickenpieces)
Presstwice (fish)
(onsomemodels)
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_,_triable t)ower lexels add flexibility to <l/i(1X)_*¢_t'_,e
cookill}g+ Wh( ])owe17 le+,els on the </li(rowa'_e oxen
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How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or (hanged
immediately atter
entering tile/cature
time tot TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOK or ADD 30 SEC.
The t)oweF hweI may
also be changed during
time comndown.
Press TIME COOKor
+++++{{}sele(t TimeDefrost.
++ P _ss POWERLEVEL
le'_el 1-10.
C_tl/ lie coii/t)ared to tile stlrt_(e tlllitS on _t range.
Itigh (power level 10) or lull power is the/i_stest
way to cook and g{ves you 100% t)owel: Each t)ower
level gives you microwave energ T a certain percem
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energ T 70%
of tile tin/e. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook/aster but tood may
need nlore fl:equent stirring, rotatil_,g or tm:ning
(>vex:Most cooking will be done on l]igh (t)ower
level 10). A lower setting will cook nlore evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some/oods mm have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when cooking/oods that have a
tendency to boil <)vex-such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest lleriods (when tile microwave energ} wcles o/t)
give time R)r tile R)()(t to "equalize" or transli.T heat
to tile inside of tile tood. All example of this is
shown with power level 3--the deti'ost cycle. If
microwaxe energ-y did not cycle oil, the outside of
tile/ood would cook be/ore tile inside was de/i'osted.
Itere are some examples of uses tor various
power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High7 (',emle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low2or3 De/i'osting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keel)ing/ood warm without
overcooking; softening 1)utter:
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Time Cook /
Allo_s \,o/_ to mi(row;_(' lOT ;mv tim(' up to
99 mim_tes and 99 s((onds.
Power level 10 ([tigh) is automati(ally seL but ?_'(m
IIIH}' chmlg(' it lOT more II(xibilit\..
Y(m m m open tile door d re:inK TIME COOK to
check the Iood. Clos( the door and pr(ss START.)
resume cooking.
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Time Cook//
l,(ts ?(m change pow(r le'_els "_ o n _ ctll? din'inK
cool._ing. I Ier( 's he'% r |o do i(:
P ess TIME COOK
Press TIME COOK.
Enter ,o,,king time.
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Enter _he first (ook _ime.
J
it VOII d el l't W_tl /t
thll p()W('I\ (PI'('SS
POWER LEVEL.
Seh'(t _1desired
power level 1-10.)
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p,.)wer lev(1 l-I 0.)
P ess TIME COOK again.
EI/|(!I" |h(! se(ol/d (ook li]//e.
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level 1-10.)
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