GE RH967 Use and Care Manual

BefoUsingYourCookingCenter

ReadThis I!Jseand Care Book

Take the time to read this book and learn how to enjoy your new Cooking Center. Itcontains detailed operating instructions and recommended maintenance, as well as handy tips to help you gain maximum benefits from your Cooking Center. Once you have read the book, keep it handy to answer any questions you may have.

If you haveany additional questions concerning the operation of your Cooking Center, write—including your phone number—to:

Consumer Affairs Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

IF YOU RECEIVED A DAMAGED COOKING CENTER, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) from whom you purchased it. They have been informed of the proper procedure to take care of such matters and can handle it for you.

It is ~mportant that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your Cooking Center should a need occur for adjustments.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has registered you as the owner; also send in your Pur-

chase Record Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appiiance must be

registered. Piease be certain that it is.

Write to: Hotpoint Range Product Service AP2-210 Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

Record Mode!andserial Numbers

Your Cooking Center has a nameplate on which is stamped the model and serial number. (See page 8

for location.) Model and serial numbers are also on the Purchase

Record Card which came with your Cooking Center. Record the numbers in the spaces below.

Please refer to both model and serial numbers in any future correspondence or product service calls concerning your Cooking Center.

iUiodeiNumber Seria! Number Date Purchased KEEP PURCHASE RECEiPT WiTi-i THiS BOOK TO ESTABLISH THE WARRANTY PERiOD.

Before You (2311forService

Check “The Problem Solver”. (See page 40,) It lists many minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself and may save you an unneces-

sary service call.

If You Need Sewice

In many cities, there’s a Hotpoint Factory Service Center. Call, and a radio-dispatched truck will come to your home by appointment—morning or afternoon. Charge the work, if you like. All the centers accept both Master Card and Visa cards. (See

page 41.) Or look for Hotpoint franchised Customer Care@

servicers. You’ll find them in the Yellow Pages

under “HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE” or “GENERAL ELECTRIC—HOTPOINT CUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE”.

if you need service literature, parts iists, parts or accessories, contact one of the Factory Service

Centers, a franchised Customer Care@servicer or your Hotpoint dealer.

Extended Service Contracts: The terms of your warranty provide free service covering failures due to manufacturing defects for a definite period of time. After this warranty expires you may purchase an

Extended Service Contract which will enable you to

budget your service needs. This coverage beyond warranty is available from our Factory Service Centers and from many franchised Customer Care@ servicers. It is a good idea to apply for this coverage

before your warranty expires. S!eps to Follow for Further Help

First,contact the people who serviced your Cooking

Center. Explain why you are dissatisfied. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

Next, if you are still dissatisfied, write all the

details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint WCE-312 Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

Finaiiy, if

This panel, known as MACAP, is a group of indc-

pendent consumer experts under the sponsorship of severa! industry associations. Its purpose is to study

practices and advisethe industry of ways to improve customer service. Because MACAP is free of industry control and influence, it is able to make impartial recommendations, considering eachcaseindividually.

your problem is still not resolved, write:

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

@1982General Electric Co.,

Tableof Contents

MICROWAVE OVEN

Precautionsfor SafeUse SafetyTips Featuresof Your Oven

TouchControl Panel..... .. ... .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . ...9

Automatic Cooking (Auto Cook) .. ... ... .. ... ...10.11

Automatic Roasting(AutoRoast)... ... ..... .....12. 13

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HowtoUse

Cooking Chart . ..... ... .. .. ... ... . .. ... .. ... . ..26!27

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

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OvenControls

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CAREOFYOURCOOKING CENTER

Self-CleanOperation

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Careof SurfaceUnits

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OvenThermostatAdjustment. ...... .... ... .. ... ...24

Careof MicrowaveOven&

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EnergyConservationTips..... ... .. .. .. ... ....... . .. 3

Model&Serial NumberLocation . .. .... . .. ..... .....8

TheProblemSolver . ... .. ... ....... .. .. ... .. . .. ...40

AutomaticCookingRecipeGuide .. ..... ..... ... .. . 31

Vegetables

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BackCover

A. !Mhxovvave Coding

Use proper power Iev=l as recommended and DO NOT OVERCOOK.

DOnot operate the dent the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times–saves energy and also ensures good long term life of oven.

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Us; cooking uten~ils of medi~m weight aluminum, tight-fitting covers, and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit.

Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan.

“Keep an eye”

3. quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat. When food reaches cooking temperature, reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking.

Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible. For example, when cooking eggs in the shell bring water to boil, then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking.

Always turn surface unit OFF before removing utensil.

Use correct heat for cooking task . . . high heats

to start cooking (if time allows, do not use HIGH

heat to start), medium high—quick brownings,

on ;oods when bringing them

EnergyConsewationTips

medium—slow frying, low—finish cooking most quantities, simmer–double boiler heat, finish

oven while emPtY. If bYacci-

cooking, and special for small quantities.

7. When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only

the amount needed. It is not economical to boil a container full of water for only one or two cups.

C. Oven Ccmkhw

Preheat the ov~n only when necessary. Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating. If you find preheating is necessary, keep an eye on the indicator light, and put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out.

Always turn oven OFF before removing food.

During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep door open as short a time as possible when it is opened.

For self-cleaning oven, be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation.

Cook complete oven meals instead of just one food item. Potatoes, other vegetables, and some desserts will cook together with a main-dish casserole, meat loaf, chicken or roast. Choose foods that cook at the same temperature in approximately the same time.

Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to finish cooking ,casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or precooked desserts to warm oven,

using residual heat to warm them.

l~]re~:aution.s toJAvclk! !~ossib!e Exposure ‘to Excessi~4e rtiicroifi~aveEnerg]f

1. 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.

2. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the (1)door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

4. The Oven Shouid not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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cooking center

@~av~th~ installer showyouthe location of the

range circuit breaker or fuse, and mark it

for easy reference.

@Have it installed and properly grounded by

a qualified installer.

Don’thave children aloni”or unattendedwhere a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

Don’tallow anyonetoclimb,standor hangonthe door, drawer or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.

Donottouch heatingelementsor interior surface

of oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.

During and after use, do not touch, or let

clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening and surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven

door.

Wear proper clothing. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch fire.

CAUTION:Dfl NOTSTOREITEMSOFINTEREST

TOCHILDRENINCABINETSABOVEA RANGEOR

ONTHEBACKSPLASHOFA RANGE–CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGETO REACHITEMS COULDBESERIOUSLYINJURED.

Donot store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop.

Keephoodandgreasefilters clean to maint good venting and to avoid grease fires.

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Neverleave surfac~units at high heatsettings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

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Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed containers are suitable for range-top service; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature. (See Section on “How to Use Your Range-Top” for suggestions.)

‘Use only dry potholdws-moist or damp

potholders on ‘hot surfaces may result in

burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable

materials, and spillage, the handle of a container should be positioned so that it is turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units.

Be sure reflector pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

Don’tusealuminum foil to line reflector pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard, or damage to the range.

‘:] Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIGHor

MEDIUM HIGH heats.

Foodsfor frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

Use little fat for effective shallow or deepfat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added. If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly. Always heatfat slowly, and watch as it heats. Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent over-heating fat beyond the smoking point. Ilonotusewater ongreasefires. Neverpickup a flamingpan.Smotherflaming panonsurfaceunit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking sodaor, if available,a multi-purposedry chemicalor foam.

Use Proper Pan Size–This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface units of

different size, Select utensils having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface

unit heating element. The use of undersized

utensils will expose a portion of the heating

element to direct contact and may result in

ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of

utensil to burner will also improve

efficiency. ~ To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,always becertain that thecontrolsfor all surfaceunits areatOFFpositionandall coils are cool before attempting to removethe unit.

Whenflaming foodsunderthe hood,turn thefan off. The fan, if operating, mayspreadthe flame.

@Standaway from the rangewhen opening oven

door. The hot air or steam which escapescan

causeburns to the hands,face and/or eyes. ‘$ Keep oven free from grease build up. ‘$ Place oven rack in desired position v~hile

oven is cool. If racks must be handled

when hot, do not let potholder contact

heating units in the oven.

Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

Don’theatunopenedfoodcontainersin theoven. Pressurecouldbuild up andthe container could burst causing an injury.

When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

Whencooking pork either conventionally or

in the microwave oven, follow our di~ections 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 ki,lled and meat will be safe to eat.

Microwaving

Don’t heat uno~ened food containers or nonvented plastic-covered dishes in the oven.

Pressurecan build up causingthe container or

plastic covering to explodeandresult in injury.

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked bottles especially carbonated ones. Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.

Boiling eggs in or out of the shell is not recommended for microwave cooking. Pressure can build up inside the yolk and 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.

Removewire twist-ties on paper and plasti bags before placing in oven. Twist-tie sometimes cause bag to heat and may cause fire. Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn in a package labeled for microwave ovens. Because of heat generated, without these precautions, the container could catch fire.

“Boilable” cookingpouchesand tightly closed

plastic bags should be slit, pricked or vented as directed in Cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst during or im-

mediately after cooking, possibly resulting

in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at 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.

Don’tover cook.Excessovercookingdehydrate potatoes, and may cause them to catch fir causing damage.

Plastic utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subject to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and containers may even ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the container manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty containers to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic containers without complete supervision.

Use metal only as directed in the Cookbook. Metal strips as used on meat roasts are helpful in cooking food when used as directed. Metal trays may be used for T dinners. However, when using metal in t oven, keep metal at least l-inch away from

sides of the oven.

ODO not usc any thmnorrwter in food you arc

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

43D0 not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damageto the ovenandth~ dangerof 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 all times—it saves energy and prolongs life of the oven.

‘3 Cooking utensils may becomehot 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,

Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.

Sometimes,theovenshelf can become toohotto

touch. Be careful touching the shelf during

and after cooking.

Removethe 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,

If food should ever ignite: Keepthe oven door closed. Turn off the power immediately: Touch CLEAR/OFF or disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse/circuit breaker panel,

o not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers. If overheated, they can catch

_ fire.

cleaningYourRange

(8$’

Clean only parts listed in this Use & Care

Book.

Don’timmerseor soakremovablesurface units. Don’tput thorn in adishwasher.

Do not clean door gasket, The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move

the gasket.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other containers.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Listen for Fan–A fan noise should be heard sometimeduring thecleaning cycle.If not,call a serviceman beforeself-cleaning again.

U You Need Service

ReadTheProblemSolver on page40.

Don’t attempt to repair or replace any ipart

of your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this book. AH other

servicing should be referred to a qualified technician,

Disconnect range at range

or main fuse before perform

circuit breaker ng any service.

FeaturesofYourCookingCenter

MicrowaveOven

Door Handle. Ovendoesn’t operate unless

door is securely latched. Door La#ch.Push in to open door.

2. Window with NletaiShieid. Allows cooking

to be viewed while keeping microwave confined in oven. Light. (At rear of oven.)

4. Piastic Cover. Protects stirrer blade. (At

5. top.) Oven Vent. (At rear.)

Oven Shelf.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Receptaclefor Temperature Probe.

Readout Dispiay.

10.

Function Pads.

11.

Number Pads.

12.

Startm

13.

Ciear/C)ff.

14.

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conventionaloven

OvenSet (Ciean) Knob

75. Oven“ON” Light

16. OvenTemp (Ciean) Knob

17.

Oven Cyciing Light

18.

AutomaticOvenTimer, Clock, Minute

19.

Timer OvenTimer (Ciean) Diai

20.

LatchReiease Button

21.

22.

Latch Seif-Cieaning Oven Ciean Light

23.

Lock Light

24.

Model and Seriai Numbers–located at

25. right side of lower oven frame.

26.

Sheif Support OvenSheives

27=

OvenFrame

28.

i+andiesfor RaisingWindow Shieid

29.

DoorGasket

30.

Window and M/ietaiShieid

31.

DoorLiner

32.

BroiierPan and Rack

33.

OvenLight Switch–Door

34.

Storage !Drawer’fi

35.

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surfaceunits

CairodnPiug-in Surface tJnits-Chrome-

36. piated Refiector Pan/Rings Master indicating Light for Surface Units

37. Controisfor Surface I.Jnits

38. FluorescentLamp Switch

39.

Surface Light

40. IRemovabieVentDuct for LowerOven–

41. iocated under rightrear unit. FWnovabie Metal Platesfor Optional Ven-

42. tilating Hood Grease Filters

YourTouchControlPanel

1. Readout Panel. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, method for entering cooking time and power power level being used, cooking mode and pertinent instructions of what to do next. 8. Number Pads. Touch these pads to enter

2. Power Levei. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.

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

4. Ciear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.

5. Hoid/Timer. This feature uses no microwave

energy while it functions as both a kitchen 11. Time Cook. Microwave for a preset amount timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking (See page change power level after setting time. (See

19.) page 15.)

& Clock. Touch this pad to enter time of day or

check time of day while microwaving. To set

clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3, and Oand 1:30 will appear in readout display. “Start” will flash cook by using a preset temperature. Oven on readout directing you to touch START thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or is reached and then turns off. (See page 18.) change time, simply repeat above process.

7. Quick Set Pad. Use this pad as a short-cut level. (See page 16.) Time, Temperature, Power Level, Quick Set

digits, or Auto Code.

9. Auto Cook Pad, Chart helps you select appropriate Code. Using Codes for popular

foods eliminates looking in Cookbook for cooking times and power levels.

10. Auto RoastPact.insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-

cook or temperature cook meat with auto-

matic preset program.

of ‘time using automatic Power Level 10 or

12. Defrost. Gentle, more uniform thawing with little or no attention at automatic Power Level 3, or change power level after entering

time. (See page 16.)

13. Temp Cook. Use the temperature probe to shows temperature until preset temperature

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AutomaticCooking

The Auto Cook pad may be used to eliminate your

need to look up cooking time in the Cookbook, or Auto Cook control settings, which are for fresh or guessing how long to set cooking time. By actually

sensing the s~eamwhich 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 or to retain moisture. Foods which are best micro-

waved uncovered or only lightly covered should

be cooked using time or temperature settings, or Quick Set control.

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

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

cape of steam from the oven, 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

MATcHTHEAMouNT oFFooDTo THEslzE oFTHEcoNTAINER. FILLcoNTAiNERs AT LEAsT`/2FuLL.

BE SURE THE EXTERIOR OFTHE COOKING CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DRY.

ALWAYSCOVER FOOD CONTAINERS FOR AUTO COOK AND STIR OR ROTATEAFTER BEEPING SIGNAL. ~

the sensor detects steam from the foods. Other frozen foods, need additional time after steam has

been sensed. For these foods, the oven determines the amount of additional time needed, then automatically 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 oven door can be opened for stirring or rotating food. Be careful of steam when removing tight covers.

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

Be sur~ the exterior of the cooking container and

interior of microwave oven are dry.

Always cover food containers using lids or plastic 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.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. Seal bypressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Do not use paper plates with automatic cooking. Use microwave-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 36.

FrozenEntreesin PaperboardTray:

Do not remove film over tray; remove tray from box. Thick entrees may need longer time. See chart on page 38. Frozen Food in Metal Tray: Remove foil, reinsert into box and close ends.

Follow control panel or Automati Cooking Chart settings for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces, If not, use

TIME COOK,

ExampleofHow toUseAutomaticCooking

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

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

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.

UndemandingAutomaticcookingcodes8!Preferencecontrol

(Alsosee Questionsand Answerson Auto Cook and Auto Roast,page 14.)

Automatic cooking codes 1thrQugh 9are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.

Codes are arranged in lowest to highest amount of

wer. For example, Code 1 gives least microwave

king power, Code 2 gives more power than Code

Code 3 increases power over Code 2 and so on.

-he Preferencecontrol

Another feature to give you more flexibility In Auto-

matic Cooking is the preference control, which can be

used to “fine tune” the power of Codes 2through 9. By

simply adding a 1after a Code, you can set the oven to

cook using 20°/0less time than the code would regu-

lady deliver. For example, if Code 4 cooks your vege-

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 33 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.

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tables more done than you Iike them, set Code 41 next time and you will get 20°/0lesscooking 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°/0more time for cooking than would the regular Code 4.

-y Touch Auto Cook Pad. “Enter

Code” flashes on readout.

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Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. Code 4 shows and the word CODE flashes until START is touched showing that you are

using Preference Control. “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. ~

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AutomaticRoasting

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook, should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temwhich uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roasts on trivet in microwave safe dish. insert probe from front horizontally into center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Cover with wax paper.

Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add % cup water to roast dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking bag method, see cookbook.) Insert probe into center meaty area.

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts

peratures 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.

Place meat with probe in oven. insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

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Touch AUTO ROAST Pad. Readout flashes “Enter Roast Code”. Touch number pad 2.“START” flashes. Touch START. Readout shows AUTO.

Oven monitors internal temperature, automatically

switching to lower power as meat’s temperature

rises. This prevents toughening or overcooking.

At 80°, readout switches to show meat’s internal temperature. Turn roast over and restart oven by touching START.

After temperature is reached, oven switches to

HOLD for 1 hr., then shuts off. Hold prevents ove

cooking while keeping meat warm.

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Usecontainers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. Turn over when 80° (except pork) has been reached.

(Also see Questionsand Answers on Auto Cook and Auto Roast, page 14.)

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium

Well

Meatloaf

(loaf or round)

Pork -

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Pollltry

Whole Chicken

(31b.)

Whole Turkey

(up to 12 Ibs.)

(Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

commended standing time before serving.

2 3 4 4

4 1

5 5

80° 80° 80°

No Turn

Over

120°

80°

80° 80° 190°

80°

125° 140° 170° 170°

170° 18-20

115° 17-19 5-1o

190°

170° 13-15

12-14 14-16 10-15 17-18 30 30-40 5-1o

13-15 20

5-1o

Your Cookbook has a chapter on Automatic Simmering, including charts and recipes. Refer to this chapter for additional techniques and cooking time.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast, example left. AUTO until food is 80°, then switches to show food temperature until 180°.

Readout shows

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.

Total time includes time to bring food to 180° and hold at that temperature until done.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 6)

Beef

Pot Roast* 6-8 Stew Chili 11-13

Chicken*

Stewing Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast 4-6

soup

Stock/Vegetable 3-6 Split Pea

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‘For frozen,add 2to 3 hours.

6-8

11-12

4-6

13-15

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