GE Spacemaker 164 D2092P126, Spacemaker 49-8096, Spacemaker JVM130J Use And Care Manual

Spacemaker@Mic~we Own

Contents

Adapter Plugs

27

Microwaving Tips

3

Aluminum Foil

4

MinutelSecond

Timer

9

Appliance Registration

2

Model and Serial Numbers

Care and

Cleaning

25,26

Power Levels

9-1?

Consumer Services

31

Precautions

2-5

Control Panel

6,7

Problem Solver

28

Cooking Complete Reminder 8

Safety Instructions

2-5

Cooking Guide

18-24

Time Cook

10

Defrosting Guide

16, 17

Time Defrost

11

Delayed Cooking

9

Warranty

Back Cover

Exhaust Fan

6,26

Extension Cords

27

Features

8

Glossary of Microwave Terms 12
Grease Filter

26

Grounding Instructions

27

Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15
Hold Time

9

Light Bulb Replacement

27

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Microwave Cookware Guide 13

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Help whelp you...

Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.

Keep

it

handy for answers to your

questions.
If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave

oven.

Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.

It is important that we 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 your supplier
to 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:
GE Appliances

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville.

KY40225

If you received a
damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on
page 28. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.

c

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

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.

If you need service...

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are 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 solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including
your phone number–to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

PWAUTIONS

POSSIBLE

HCESSIVE

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.

m)

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

damagd.

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.

(d)

The

Oven

Should Not

be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

2

—

Microwaving Tips

I

●

Make sure all cookware used

in

your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving.

Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”

If

you are not sure if a dish is

microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.

●

Paper towels, wax paper and

plastic wrap

can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.

●

Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging.

Check the Cooking

Guide.

●

Steam builds

up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.

IMPO~~T

SMETY

‘:C

w

~STRUCTIONS

E

Read all

imtructiom 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.

Q

Read and follow

the specific

“PRECAUTIONS

~ AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

~

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be

grounded.

Connect only to

properly

groundd outiet.

See

“GROUND~GNSTRU~ONS”

on page

~.

●

This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat

or

cook food,

and

is not intended

for laboratory

or indnstriai

use.

.

For

best operation,

plug

this

appliance into

ifi

own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of

Iighb,

blowing of fuse

or

tripping of circuit breaker.

Q InstaN

or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the

provided

Instaiiation ktrnctions.

●

Do not

cover

or

block

any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

*

Do not immerse power cord

or

plug

in

water.

. Kwp

power

cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

DO not

let ~wer

cord hang

over edge of

table

or counter.

*

Do not operate this

appkce K

it has a damaged power cord or
plug,

ifit

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

3

●

See door surface

cleaning

instructions on

page

25.

@

This appliance

should

be

serviced

oniy

by

qual~~ed service

persourtel, Contact nearest

authorized service facility fir
examination, repair or adjustment.

e

AS

with any

appliance, close

supervision is necessary

when

used by children.

o

To

reduce

the

risk offir~ in

the

oven

catity:

–Donot

overcook

faod. CareMy

attend appliance if

pa~r,

plastic,

or other combustible

materhds

are

placed inside the

oven

to

ticiika@

cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties

from

paper or plastic

bags

before

placing bags in

oven.

–Do not use

your

microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

–Do

not use

reeycld

paper

products.

Recycled paper towels,

napkins

and

wax

paper can

contain

metal fimks

which

may

cause arcing or ignite.

Paper

products containing

nylon or

nylon filaments

should

be

avoided, as they may also ignite.

–Do not pop

popcorn in your

. . . .

microwave

oven

utiess

in a

s~ti

microwave

popcorn

accessory or

Udess

you

use

popcorn

labeled for

use in microwave

ovens.

–Do

not operate

th~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

dane.

However,

try

to avoid

operating the

oven empty

at dl

times—it saves energy

and

prolongs the

life

of

the ov~rt,

–Do

not

overcook

pohtw.

They

could

d~hydrate

and

catch

fire, causing

damage

to your

oven+

I

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WO~NT

S~E~

mSmUCTIONS

(Continual)

* Use meti

o~y as

dimted

in

M Wk.

TV

dinners may he

microwaved in

foil

trays

10ss

than

3/4’’ h@;

remov~ top foti cover

and return

tray to box.

men

wing

meti in

the

microwave

oven,

keep

meti (other

than

rn- shelfi at -1

inch away

from

sides

of oven.

●

Cookware

may become

hot

-useofhwt

transfemdtiom

the h~ted tid, Pot

holders may

be n*d to htie the

cookware.

* *m&tkes,

the

oven

floor w

tim$too

hot to touch.

Be

careM touching the

floor during

and

~er cooking,

●

Foods cooked in liquids

(such

as

pasta) may

tend to boil over

mom rnpidly

than

m co-

less moisture. Should this

occur,

&r

to

p~e

25 for instructions on

how to clean the

inside

of the oven.

* Thermometer—Do not

use

a thermometer in food you

are

microwaving

urdess the

thermometer is designed or

recommended for

use

in the

microwave oven.

@

Plwtic

cookwar*Plastic

cookware designed for microwave

cooking is very useful, but should

be used

carefi~y. Even microwave-

safe plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as are

glass

or ceramic materials and

may safien

or char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,

the

food and cookware could
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe

plastics ody

and

use

them in strict compliance

with

the

cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject

emp~

cookware to

microwaving. 3) Do

not

permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.

* When

cooking pork,

follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least

170W,

This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and

meat wfil

be safe to eat.

* Do

not

bofl

eggs in a microwave

own.

Pressure

wdl budd

up inside

egg

yolk and will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with

unbroken outer

‘%kins~’

such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks,

(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.

●

Not W plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens,
Check the package for proper use.

.

$~Boilab]e”

cooking

Wuchm

and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they are

not,

plastic could

burst

during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be
at least part~y

uncoveti

because

they form a tight seal.

men

cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering

carefilly

and direct steam

away from hands and face.
.

spon~neous boiKng-Under

certain special circumstances,

liquids

may

start to boil during or

shortly

after

removal from the

microwave oven. To prevent burns

from splashing liquid, stir the

liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.

4

THE EXHAUST HOOD

●

Have

it installed

and

properly

grounded by a

qdfied instier.

See

the

special instigation

booHet

packed with the microwave oven.

. The exhaust fan in the oven

W

operate

automatictiy

under
certain conditions (see htomatic
Fan Feature, page 6).

mile

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

accidenti

cooMng

fires while the exhaust

fan is in use. For this reason:
–Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat settings.

Boflovercausessmoking

and greasy

spiEovers

that may ignite and

sp@

if exhaust fan is operating. To
minimize automatic *n operation,
use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat

ody

when

n~essary.

—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 exhaust fan
operating because it may spread
the flames.

–Wep

hood and grease filters

clean,

awording

to instructions on
page 26, to maintain good venting
and avoid grease fires.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional

&cessory

Available at extra cost from your

GE

supplier.

~lA

Charcoal Filter Mt

for

non-venti

installation.

5

Your Touch Control Panel

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 use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and all
of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is
ready for use.

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

1. DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time or temperature
during cooking functions, power level being used,
cooking mode and instructions.

2.

TIME COOK I & II.

Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you
may change power level after entering cooking time. See
page 10.)

3.

TIME DEFROST.

Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level
after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)

4.

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 O and

“1:30”

will appear on the display. Then touch the START pad.
To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

5.

POWER LEVEL.

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.

6.

CLEAR/OFF.

When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

8.

MIN/SEC

TIMER.

This feature uses no microwave

energy.

It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding

period after defrost or as a delay timer before cooking.

(See page 9.)

9.

NUMBER PADS.

Touch these pads to enter cooking

time, defrosting time, time of day or power level.

10. AUTO START.

Allows you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour
delay. (See page 10.)

U.

START.

After all selections are made, touch this pad

to start the oven.

U.

LIGHT.

Touch ON to illuminate counter.

AU~MATIC

FAN

FEAT~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the
microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if
excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan
cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically
turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range
and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

7.

EXHAUST FAN.

Press HI, LO or OFF for the

different fan speeds.

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7

Features of Your Microwave Oven

COOHW

Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep
once a minute until you either open the oven
door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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Oven Interior

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1.

Door Handle.

Pull to open
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.

2. Door

htches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined
in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5.

Oven Vent.

8. Hood Controls.
Fan.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light. Press ON or OFF.

6.

Oven Light.

Light comes on
when door is opened or when oven
is operating in any function.

9.

Grease Filters.

10.

Cooktop Light.

7. Touch Control Panel and

Digitil Display.

For detailed
information on each feature,
see pages 6 and 7.

U. Oven Floor.

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SONES

5.5

Vert.

6.7 Her.

This is to certify that

C.F.M.

this unit has been tested

at 0.10

WG

in conformance with

AMCA

230

Vert.

Bulletin No. 210

237 Her.

8

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

c

It can be set to delay cooking.

●

It

can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.

How to

~me

a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
for 3 minutes and no seconds.
Display shows

“3:00”

and “TIME:’

3. Touch START pad. Display
shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes

“End~’

and display shows

time of day.

Using a Holding

~me

The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes
or in the Cooking Guide.

Programming Delayed
Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK
I &II pad and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad and
enter number of minutes to delay
cooking. Touch START pad. Timer
will count down to zero and
cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and

~me

Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step

2: Touch

T~E

DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

3!’

“ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch number pads 1,5,0

and O for a defrosting time of 15
minutes.

“E:007’

appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3, but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)

Step

4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER

TIME7’

flashes.

Step

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for 10 minutes.

“10:00”

appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER

10?’

“ENTER COOK

TIME I“ flashes.

Step

7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for a

cooking time of 25 minutes.

“COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear

on display.

Step

8: Touch the START pad.

“DEF TIME” and

“15:00;’

counting down, show on display.
As each function is automatically
performed, the oven display shows
the instructions entered and the
function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and display flashes

“End~’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.

Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount of
time. Then program the hold time
and the amount of cooking time.

Be

sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

Let foods remain at room

temperature only as long as safe.

Times will vary.

Q. I programmed my oven for
a specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

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

9

Cootiq by~me

Time Cook I &II allows

vou

to

.

.

.

.–

. . @

microwave

Ior

a preset amount

or

time using automatic power level
10 (High), or change power level
automatically.

Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make a cup of coffee

by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Fill a cup

2/3

full of

water, add 1 teaspoon of instant

coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Display shows “

: O“ and “POWER

lo:’ “E~ER

COOK

~E

I“ flashes.

Step 3:

Select your cooking time.

Touch 1, 0 and O for a cooking time

of one minute. Display shows

“1:00”

and “POWER

10~’

“COOK

TIME I“ flashes.

Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change

the power level. (If power level 10

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” at right.)

Step

4: Touch START. “COOK

TIME

IX’

“POWER 10” and time,

counting down, show on display.

Step 5:

When time

is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

Oven,

light and fan shut off.

Step

6: Open the door.

Using the

~me CookII

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

10:’ “E~R

COOK

TME

I“

flashm.

Step 3:

Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a
cooking time of two minutes and 15
seconds. Display shows

“2:15”

and

“POWER

10:’

“COOKTIME I“

flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step

5: Set your cooking time.

How

to

Chmge

Power

hvel

After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.

Step

6: Touch the START pad.

10

Step

7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step 8:

At the end of “COOK

TIME

1:’

the second power level is
displayed and “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

The

oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

How to Use Auto

Stati

The Auto

Stirt

feature allows you

to program your oven to begin

cooking at a preset time of

day—

up to a

~-hour

delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Touch

AU~

START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 2:

Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. )

Step 3:

Enter

your desired cooking

program.

Step

4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.

Defrosting

Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.

●

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

●

See

the

Defrosting Guide for

defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
pad. Display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3?’ “ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting

Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows

“4:00” and

“POWER

3?’

“DEF TIME”

flashes.

How

to Change Power

~vel

After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for

new power level.

Step 4:

Touch the START pad.

“DEF TIME” and time, counting

down, show on the display. When
cycle is completed, the oven
signals, flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch the START pad.

Step

6: When oven signals and
flashes

“Endl’

open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.

Defrosting

~ps

. 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.

● Family-size, pre-packaged

frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.

s

Check the Defrosting Guide for

other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I touch the START pad,
I hear a

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 10 (High).

Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?

A. Yes,

but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.

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

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the Defrosting Guide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your
oven and adjust the time
accordingly.

Q. Should

all

foods be completely

thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so

quic~y

it is better to begin cooking it while
still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

Time 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 touch the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is left
on timer. If not, reset timer.

11

Glossary of Microwave

Term

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best
to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food
should look and taste will help when adapting recipes
for microwaving. Foods that require browning or
crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

●

Moist

foods,

such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their
high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce conventional cooking time by one-halfto
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring,
but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

In both conventional and microwave cooking,
covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and
reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering
allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when
microwaving.

Venting.

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven.

In conventional baking, you
position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air
can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange
foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave
energy.

Stirring.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you
stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods
that require constant stirring conventionally will need
only occasional stirring when microwaving.

Turning Over.

In range-top cooking, you turn over foods,
such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact
the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed
during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as
frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

In conventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to
set. Standing time is especially important in microwave
cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on
a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which
would cook before larger parts.

Arcing.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the

microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or

foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent
bursting.

Rotating.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the
dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the
front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that
was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

In both conventional and microwave
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or
pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

Since microwaves penetrate foods
to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat
can disperse evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature.

Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

(on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.

12

Microwave Cookware Guide &Microwave Adapting

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil

Metil or partially metal pok, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties

Glass

jars and bottles

Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen
entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

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of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Avoid using.

You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is
closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in

iars,

even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do

not

“warm fo~ds

in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food

is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware

~ps

●

Always check the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.

●

Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will

fit

in the oven.

13

Heating or Reheating Guide

1.

Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

4.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is

microwave-safe cookware.

heated throughout.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the

safe for use in microwave ovens.

last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

to

165°F.

will

Drovide

safe.

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit you; personal taste.

Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

Item

Amount

Power

hvel ~me

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

~/2

cup

Medium (5)

2 % to

3~2

min.

1 cup

Medium (5)

3 to 5 min.

Pastry

bites:

small

pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

Saucy: meatballs,

riblets, 1 to 2 servings

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

(%

cup per serving)

5 to 7 min.

~p: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.

Bakery Foods

Cake,

coffee

cake,

doughnuts, sweet rolls,

1 piece

nut or fruit bread

2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or

12 rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

1

2
4
6 to 8

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

1 slice

1 slice=% of 9-in. pie

2 slices

(use minimum time for custard)

4 slices
9-in. pie

Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)

Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)

High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)

1/2

to 1 min.
1 to 2 min.

1%

to

2Y2

min.

2 to 4 min.

1A

to

1/2

min.

1/2

to 1 min.
1

to

1Y2

min.

1 to 2 min.

1/2

to 1 min.
1 to

1Y2

min.

2M

to 3

mirr

5 to 7 min.

Beve~es

Cocoa,

other

milk based

(6

OZ./CUp)

1 to 2 cups

(9

oz./cup)

Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

1 to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Coffee, tea, cider

(6

OZ./CUp)

1 to 2 cups

(9

oz./cup)

High (10) 1 to 3 min.

1 to 2 cups

High (10)

6 to 7 min.

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

1/2

cup

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

1 cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Gravies:

giblet or creamy

1/2

cup

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

1 cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

3/2

cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

1 can (16 oz. )

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

~p:

Cover food to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

french

toast or

wa~es:

Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

1 to 1% min.

Syrup & butter

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

1 to 1 M min.

~p:

Do not cover.

14

Item

Amount

Power

hvel

=e

Mea@

and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf
(4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(%-%

cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes:

chop

suey,

spaghetti,
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
cheese, etc.

(%-1

cup per serving)

1 to 2 pieces

3 to 4 pieces
1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings
1 to 2

3 to 4
1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)
High (10)

2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.

2 to 3 min.

4 to 5 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

1 to 2 min.
1 to 3 min.

3 to 5 min.
6 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to 3 min.

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

2 to 5 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

(2A-%

cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

5 to 6 min.

Tip:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of

bftovers

Meat

plus 2 vegetables

1 plate High (10)

3 to 4 min.

Tip:

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

1 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

Moist filling:

Sloppy

Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 min.

etc. in bun (% cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

Tip:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

1 can (10 oz. )

Meal-High (7) 6 to 7 min.

Water-based (6 oz.

per serving)

1 to 2 servings

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

1 can (10 oz.) High (10)

4 to 6 min.

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

V~etibles

hrge

pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed

(%

cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

(%

cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz. )

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)

High (10)
High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
4 min.

1 to 2 min.
3 to 4 min.

1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

15

Defrosting Guide

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without

3.

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in

4.

cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost
(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Warm (l).

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food.

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food over, if necessary; break apart or separate

food if

possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in

all

areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.

First Half Second Half

Food

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Min.

~me,

Min.

Comments

Breads, Cakes

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls
(8

to 16 OZ.)

Cake,

frosted, 2 to 3 layer

(17 oz.)

Cake, plain, 1 layer
Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes

(11 to

14%

oz. )

Cream or

custird

pie

(14 oz.)
Crunch cakes & cupcakes
Doughnuts

(1

or2)

(4 to 6)

fiench

toast (2 slices)

Fruit or nut pie

(8

in.)

Pound cake

(11

U oz.)

Sweet rolls

(8% to

12 OZ.)

2 to 3

2

to

3

2

to

3

3

to

6

6

to

7

1

to 2

1/2

to % each

1/2

to 1

1 to 2

2
7 to 9
2 to 4
2 to 3

1 to

2

none

none
none

none

1 to

2

none

none
1 to

2

1
none
none

2

to

3

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.

fih

& Seafood

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

Pre-packaged (1 lb.)

4 to 5 5 to 7

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in

Freshly frozen (1 lb.)

4 to 5 5 to 7

cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After
second

half

of time, hold under cold water to separate.

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

2

2

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first

(6-02. package)

halfoftime.

Oysters (12-02. can)

4 to 6

4 to 6

Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.

Scallops (l-lb. package)

4 to 6

4 to 6

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of
time.

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2

2 to 3

2 to 3

Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first

(8 to 10 OZ.)

half of time.

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

3 to 4 3 to 4

Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first

(6 to 9 OZ.)

half of time.

Shellfish,

small

pieces

3 to 4

3 to 4

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after

(1 lb.)

first half of time.

Steaks

(6 to 12 oz.)

2 to 3

none

Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Whole fish (8

to 10 oz.)

3

2 to 4

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After
second

half

of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

defrosting.

16

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Commen@

~uit

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Fresh

(10

to

160z.

)

2 to 3

2 to 3

Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic

pouch—1

to2

1 to 3

3 to4

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

(10-oz.

package)

Meat

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Bacon

(1 lb.) 2 to 3 perlb.

Franks

(1 lb. )

2 to 3

Ground:

beef&

pork
(1 lb.)

(21bs.)

(5 lbs

Roast

beef. lamb, veal*

(3t041bs.)

Roast,

pork

(3 to4 lbs.)

Sausage,

bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(l-lb. roll)

Sausage,

links

(1

to 1 M Ibs.)

Sausage,

patties

(12-oz.

package)

Spareribs,

pork

(2 to 3 lbs.)

Steaks,

chops&

cutlets

*Use Warm (1) for roasts.

3 to4
6to 7

12

to 13

8 to

10pr lb.

6to 8 perlb.

2 to 3
2 to 3

2

2

2 to4 perlb.

3 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 perlb.

2 to 3

3 to4
6to 7

12 to 13

8 to 10 per lb.

4to 6perlb.

2 to4
3 to4

1%

to

2fi

2 to 3

2 to4 per lb.

3 to 5 perlb.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after first halfoftime.
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block and microwave

1 to 2 minutes more.
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more. Scrape
and set aside. Break up remaining

block

and microwave 3 to 5 minutes

more.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of

time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of

time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over and separate after

first halfoftime. Remove patties as

they thaw.
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first halfoftime.

After second halfoftime, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to
complete defrosting.

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over

afier

first halfoftime
and shield warm areas with foil. After second halfoftime, separate
pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

9to

11

9 to 11

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of

cut Up (2 M to 3 Ibs. )

time. After second halfoftime, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken,

whole

12 to 14 12 to 14

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first halfoftime, unwrap and turn

(2]/2

to 3 Ibs.)

chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run
cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

5

to6per

lb.

5 perlb.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turnover after first half of

time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Duckling

4t06

perlb.

4

to6perlb.

Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first halfoftime.
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be
removed.

Turkey breast (4 to 5 Ibs.)

3 to 5 perlb.

3 to5 perlb.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After

first

halfoftime, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.
Defrost for second halfoftime. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete
defrosting.

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Cooking

Breads

Guide

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If

upside-down breads, line

dish before microwaving with brown

desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped

sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,

nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown

color

on

french

fried onion rings.

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8-in. round or No

Meal-High (7)

8 to 10 min.

Place

batter in greased dish.

square dish

Corn bread

8-to 9-in.

No

Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped,

tube dish*

canned, french fried onions before
microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down

to serve.

MuffIns

Paper-lined

No High (10)

Use microwave-safe muffin container or

(1 Muffin) muffin cups

1 to

lM

min. homemade muffin cups, made by cutting

(2 to 4 Muffins)

(Do not use

1 to 2 min.

down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins

(3 to 6 Muffins)

foil

liners.)

2 to 4 min.

may be done before others. Remove muffins

as they are done, and continue cooking

remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

Quick breads,

Glass loaf

No

Meal-High (7)

11 to 16 min.

Shield corners after half of cooking time.

from a mix dish

When done, toothpick inserted in center

will

come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes

before turning out of dish. Cool.

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

Cakes and Desserts

1.

Always

use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden

2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line

board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.

them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )

5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into

cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

center comes out clean.

d

Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for

microwaving.

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Bar cookies

Commercial mix

(18 to 20

OZ.)

Cupcakes-6

Pineapple upside
down cake

Microwave.
safe dish or
casserole

8-in. square

dish

8-in. round or
square dish

Fluted tube
cake pan

Paper-lined

cupcaker

8-in. round

dish

Lid or

High (10)

plastic wrap

No

High (10)

No High (10)

Meal-High (7)

No

High (10)

No

High (10)

No

High (10)

2 to 4 min.
per piece

5 to 7 min.

2 min.
4 to 6 min.

11

to 13 min.

2

k

to 3 min.

10 to 12 min.

Pierce fruit or

peel

to prevent bursting.

Core and

fill

center of apple with 2
tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8
teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons
water for each piece of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand
5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting.

Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to

cool,

before inverting.
When cooking several cupcakes, some

will

be done before others. Remove cupcakes as

they are done and continue cooking
remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes
out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish
stand over cake a few minutes.

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Candies

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in

carefully.

paper

bowl

to

melt.

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Caramel apples

1 pint (2-cup) No

High (10)

3 min.

Unwrap a

14-oz.

package of caramels into

measure

measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water.
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip
4 apples into mixture.

Chocolate bark

lY2-qt.

casserole
or

bowl

Mmhmdow

Ctip

2-qt. oblong
dish

Yes

Yes

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in

container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

High (10)

1Y2

min. to

In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add

melt butter, 31A

1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with

min. to melt

wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5

marshmallows

cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into

butterd

dish.

S’Mores

Paper napkin No

High (10)

15 to 25

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

or paper

plate

seconds

marshmallow.

Cereal,

Wsb

and Rice

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic

2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for

wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon

5. Stir or rearrange after halfofcooking time. Drain pasta

oil

(optional, to prevent sticking).

immediately after microwaving.

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for

6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the

conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

same.

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Oatmeal,

l-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

old

fashioned or

bowl

per serving

Note:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions

for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

%

to 1 minute.

Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole

Lid or

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

(1M

cups) plastic wrap

Rice, regular

3-qt.

casserole Lid or

High (10)

18 to 21 min.

long grain (1 cup)

plastic wrap

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

2-qt. oblong

Plastic wrap

High (10)

16 to 19 min.

dish

Increase casserole size for more than one
serving. Increase time about

11/2

minutes for
each additional serving you are cooking.
Stir after

balf

of cooking time.

Add 1% cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add 2 K cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10
minutes.

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Cheese and

EWS

1.

Egs

maybe

prepared many ways in

tbe

microwave oven. Always

pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook e~s in the

shell.

Do not reheat hard cooked e~s

in

the shell. They

will

explode.

3. Cook

egsjust

until set. They are delicate and can toughen

if

overcookd.

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Cheese

Fondue

Microwave- Cover or

High (10)

To make sauce

Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

safe

2-qt.

dish

plastic wrap

3 to 5 min.

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at

Medium (5) 8 to 9 min.

Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking
every 2 minutes.

Basic

e~s

Buttered

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

1 to 1% min.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent

custard cup

per egg

bursting.

Omelet

9-in. pie

plate

No

High (10)

Melt butter

Sprirdde

cheese over omelet. Microwave Y2

1/2

to % min.

to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.

High (10)

1 to 2 min.

Poached

e~s

1%-qt.

CasseroIe

High (10)

5 to 6 min.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on

casserole

cover

Boil 2 cups

High (10). Break

e~s

onto plate, puncturing

water.

membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon

Medium (5)

1/2

to 1 min.

and slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at

per egg

Medium (5) % to 1 minute per

e=.

Let

stand in water a few minutes.

Quiche

9-in. pie plate No

Meal-High (7)

17 to 22 min.

Pour filling into precookd 9-inch pie shell.

Scrambled

Glass

No

High (10)

%

to 1 min.

Scramble

e~s

with 1 teaspoon butter and

measuring cup

per

e=

1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and

or casserole

microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions from the outside to the center.

Mow

to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Wh

and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use

may

still

be slightly translucent, but

will

continue cooking as fish

a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

stands a few minutes after cooking.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

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Clams,

6

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

High (10)

4 to 7 min.

Place in dish with hinged side out.

shallow dish

Fillets or

Oblong dish

Wax paperer

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn

steaks

(1 lb.)

plastic wrap

steaks over after half of cooking time.

Shrimp–1 lb.

Pie plate or Plastic wrap

High (10)

7 to 9 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

(peeled)

shallow dish

Rearrange

afier

4 minutes.

Shrim~

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High (10)

5 to 9 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups

1 lb.

plastic wrap

hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

High (10)

5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb.

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Gmvies

& Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while

or herbs.

microwaving.

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Gravies and
sauces

thickened with
flour or cornstarch
(1 cup)

Melted butter
sauces, clarified

butter

(k

cup)

Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sweet/sour sauces
(2

cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(Au jus, clam, etc.)
(1 cup)

Casserole

No

Medium (5)

4 to 7 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes
per additional cup of sauce.

Glass measure No

High (10)

1 to 2 min.

Microwave butter just to melting. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand
until

layers

separate. Pour off and use clear,

top layer.

Casserole,

Yes

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave,

bowl

stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand
5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

Casserole

No

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.

Meats

1.

Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. carving.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in
microwave-safe dish.

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

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Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles
or soup)
(1 lb.)

(1% Ibs.)

Meatballs
(1

lb.)

(2

Ibs.)

Meatloaf

(Round

Ioafi

(Loaf shape)

Patties

(4 patties

per lb.)

1 to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot

roasts

Simmered beef

(corned beef or

brisket)

Casserole

No

Round or Wax paperer

oblong dish

plastic wrap

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

loaf dish

Oblong glass

Wax paper

dish (with trivet

if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

or casserole

Casserole

Lid or
plastic wrap

High (10)

5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.

High (10)

6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.

Meal-High (7)
or cook
to 170°

High (10)

Low (3)

Medium (5)

15 to 20 min.

25 to 30 min.

3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.

24 to 29 min.
per lb.

120 to 130 min.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange %-to l-in. apart in
circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange %- to l-in. apart.
Rearrange after

half

of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered

and

turn patties over. If desired, add

browning sauce.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water to cooking bag. Turn over after

half

of
cooking time. Add vegetables if desired
after half of cooking time. Recover and
finish.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Let meat
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat
and cook vegetables in broth.

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Beef

(continued)

Tender roasts

(rib,

Oblong dish Cooking bag

Medium (5) Min.

Internal

Turn roasts over after half of cooking time.

high quality

rump,

perlb.

Temp.

Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.

sirloin tip)

Rare

11 to

14

140°

Medium

14to

17

160°

Well

17t020

170°

Lamb

Chops

(l-in. thick)

2-qt. oblong

No Meal-High (7)

6t09

min.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over

4 chops dish

after halfofcooking time.

Roast

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

Medium(5) Min.

Internal

Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-safe

(Leg or Shoulder)

dish and trivet

per lb.

Temp.

dish. Turn over after halfofcooking time. Let

Medium

11 to 15

160°

roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Well

12 to 16

170°

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Arrange in single

Iayeron paper towels or on

trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To
microwave more than 1 layer of bacon, use an
oblong dish and place a paper

towel

between
each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel
to prevent spatters.

Microwave-

safe

plate or

oblong

dish

Paper towel

Higb

(10)

%

to 1 min.

Canadian bacon
2

slices
4 slices
6 slices

Microwave-

safe cookware

Wax paper

High (10)

Arrange in single layer.

I

to

lfi

min.

2 to

2Y2

min.

2Y2

to 3 min.

15 to 19 min.

perlb.

Ham, precooked:
canned, butt
or shank

2-qt. oblong
dish

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

High (10)

Medium (5)

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over
after halfofcooking time.

10to

15 min.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

Ham, slices&steaks

(1-to 2-in. thick)

Pork chops:

l-in.

*

2-qt. oblong
dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Turnover after half of
cooking

time,

Let stand covered 5 to 10

minutes before serving.
Turn roast over after half of cooking time.

Microwave to an internal temperature of

170°F.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
links, rearrange after halfofcooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turnover after half of
cooking time.

10 to 13 min.
13 to 16 min.
16 to 19 min.

15 to 19 min.

perlb.

Pork roast

2-qt. oblong
dish

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Wax paper

Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10)

Pork sausage
(raw), link

1/2

to % min.

per link
3

to5

min.

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Pork sausage

(raw)

(%

lb.: 4 patties)

Veal

Chops

(l-in. thick) 2-qt. oblong No

Meal-High (7)

6 to 9 min.

Brush chops lightly with

oil.

Turn meat over

4chops

dish

after halfofcooking time.

Roast

2-qt.

oblong Cooking bag

Medium(5)

17 to 21 min.

Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over

(shoulder) dish

perlb.

after halfofcooking time. Let roast stand 10
minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

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Poultry

I

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

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Chicken

Reces

Plate or

Wax

paper

High (10)

2%

to 3 min

(per piece)

oblong dish

total

Whole chicken

Oblong dish Wax paper

High (10) 11 to 13 min.

(8 pieces)

total

(unstuffed)

Oblong dish

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

10 to 12 min.

(stuffed) Oblong dish

per lb.

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

13 to 16 min.

per lb.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

afier

halfofcooking time.

Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit
bag near closure to vent. Close securely
with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.

~rn

over after half of cooking time. Cook

to 190° internal temp.

Cornkh Hem

Halves

Square or

Wax

paper

Meal-High (7)

12 to 14 min.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

oblong dish

per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

Whole (stuffed or

Square or

Wax

paper

Meal-High (7)

13 to 15 min.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

unstuffed)

oblong dish

per lb.

after half of cooking time. Shield tips of

wings

and

legs

with foil.

DucHing

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

High (10)

6 to 8 min. Microwave breast-side-down for first half of

and trivet

per lb. cooking time. Brush with browning sauce

or broil top surface of cooked bird until
brown and crisp.

Turkey breast

Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium (5)

13 to 15 min.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in

per lb.

cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie.

Place breast-side-down in dish.

Slash

bag

on underside near closure to vent.

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over

after half of cooking time.

Vegetables

1.

Always

use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. Ifusing plastic wrap, turn back

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause

one corner to vent.

darkening and dehydration of surface.

5.

Lager

vegetable pieces wdl take longer to cook than smaller pieces.

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to

&

For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during

the outside of the dish. cooking.

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Asparagus
(fresh cuts)

(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)

Beans
(fresh

green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1

lb.

(3 cups) cut into

1 to 2-inch pieces

1 lb.
1O-OZ. package

1

lb.

cut in half
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package

1 bunch

High (10) 8 to 10 min.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Meal-High (7)

8 to 10 min.

In

1%-qt. oblong

glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

In

l-qt.

casserole.

High (10)

13 to 17 min.

In

l~z-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

High (10)

7 to 9 min.

In

l-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

High (10)

7 to 9 min.

In

l-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

High (10)

20

to

25

min.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

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Br~coli

(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)
Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrok

(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole)
(frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

&as

(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed,

white)

(fresh, whole,

sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh)
(frozen, chopped

and

lea~

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

1 bunch

(1%

to

lfi

lbs.)
1 bunch

(1%

to

lfi

lbs. )
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package

1 medium head

(about 2 lbs.)

1 lb.
1O-OZ. package

1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package

1O-OZ. package

1 to 5 ears

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

1O-OZ. package

2 lbs. unshelled

1O-OZ. package

4 potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each)

1 (6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16 OZ.
1O-OZ. package

1 lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

High (10)
High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High

(10)

High (10)

High (10)

8 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.

6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.

9 to 11 min.

8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.

10 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min.
per ear

6 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear

5 to 8 min.

10 to 12 min.

5 to 8 min.

12 to 14 min.

3 to 5 min.

6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.

5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.

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

1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1%-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.

In 2- or

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In

lfi-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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

In

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In l-qt. casserole,

place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add

1/4

cup water.
Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange
after half of time.

In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In l-qt. casserole,

place

1/4 cup water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into l-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half
of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper
towel on floor of microwave oven, l-inch
apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5
minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In

1%-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In 2-qt.

oblong

glass baking dish, place

squash cut-side-down.

~rn

cut-side-up

after 4 minutes.

24

Care and Cleaning

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 inside and

outside oven walls can be scratched

and the control panel can be

damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the

Imide

Walls and floor.

Some spatters can
be removed with a paper towel,
while others may require a damp
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with
a

sudsy

cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on oven walls. NEVER
USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

Window: Wipe
up spatters daily and wash when
soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.

Metil

and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp

cloth to remove all soil. DO

N~

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.

THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish:

If grease
is present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven floor. This may be removed

with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser.
After using Bon

Ami@

brand

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Ouhide

Case.

Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and a damp cloth,
rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

Wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.

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.

Power Cord.

If the cord becomes
soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,

sudsy

water may be used, but be
certain to rinse with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly before plugging
cord into outlet.

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The Exhaust Feature

I

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ME+AL

METAL

FILTER

FILTER

COOKOP LIGHT

The exhaust hood

feature on your

microwave oven is equipped with

two metal filters which collect

grease. When the fan is operated,
air is drawn

up through the filters
and is then discharged through the
provided venting to the outside.
The hood also has a light for
illuminating the counter space.

Then pull filter downward and to
the front. The filter will drop out.

ro

replace grease filter,

slide the
filter in the frame slot on the back
of the opening.

To remove grease filter,

grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

Pull filter upward and to the front
to lock into place.

To clean grease filter, soak,

then

agitate

filter in solution of hot water

aid

detergent. Don’t use ammonia
or other alkali because they will
darken metal. Light brushing can
be used to remove embedded 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 will
retard entry of flames into the unit.

26

Cooktop

Light

Oven Light

REMOVE

SCREti

To replace

cooktop light, first

disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or
pull plug.

Remove screw on

right side of light
compartment cover and lower cover
until it stops.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are
cool before removing. Break the
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs

(WB02X4253)

available from your GE supplier.
High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40SllN/1), which are available in

supermarkets and hardware stores,
may also be used for replacements.
Raise light compartment cover and
replace screw. Connect electrical
power to microwave oven.

To replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug.

Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.

Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235), available from

your GE supplier.

Clean

off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent. About

1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe
added to the water. Take care not
to touch the filters and enamel
surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken metal.

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–Improper

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

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

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 circumstance
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.

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on oven is fully inserted

into wall receptacle.

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or

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dishes require specific instructions.

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Guide

orreeipe

for instructions.

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more

than one food

item.

Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

●

Dimming oven light and change

●

Some TV-Radio interference

around the do-or.

- -

in blower

sound

may occur while

might be noticed while using your

c

Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating.

problem with your oven.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

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Notes

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Be There

With the purchase of your

nelv

GE appliance, receive the

assurance that if You ever need information or assistance

‘rem GE, we’ll be’ there.

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you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

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In-Home

Repak

Service

80@-GE-cAREs

AGE Consumer Service professional

vfll provide expert repair service,

.cheduled

at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m.

weekda~

9:00 a.m. to

2:00

pm. Satur-

days). Our factory-trained technicians

know your appliance inside and

out—

so most

repaim cart be

handed

in just

one visit.

Service Contracts

8W-626-=4

You can have the secure feeling that

GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur­chase a GE contract whale your war­ranty is

stfll in effect and you’ll receive

a substantial discount. With a

mdtiple-

year

contmct,

you’re assured of

fiture

service at today’s prices.

Pam andAccesories

8M-626-2002

hdividu~ qutiled

to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent

direcdy to

their home, free of shipping charge!

The GE parts system provides access
to over 47,000 parts.. and dl GE
Genuine Renewal Parts are fully
warranted.

WSA, Mastetiard

and

Discover cards are accepted.

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contained in this

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any user.

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ser­vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing

may

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unsafe operation.

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major appliance, GE Answer

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to request information or service.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free of

succeeding owner for products

charge, parts and service labor

purchased for ordinary home use

in your home to repair or replace

in the 48 mainland states,

Hawaii

any part of the microwave

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

oven

that fails because of a

warranty is the same except that it is

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

or for the service technician’s travel

NINEWEAR WARRANTY

costs to your home.

For the second through tenth

All warranty service will be provided

year from date of original purchase,

by our Factory Service Centers or

we will provide, free of charge, a

by our authorized Customer

Care@

replacement magnetron tube if

servicers during normal working

the magnetron tube fails because

hours.
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for
and service labor charges.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,

GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE” SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED “

SerViCetriPStOyOurhOmetO

.

Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our

or used commercially.

Consumer Affairs office at the

. Damage to product caused

address below, or call, toll free:

by accident, fire, floods or acts

GE Answer

Center@

of God.

800.626.2000
consumer information service

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● 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.

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164

D2092P126

JVM130J

Pub.

No.

49-8096

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