GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P063, Spacemaker 49-8261, Spacemaker JVM132J, Spacemaker JVM133J Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs

Heating or Reheating Guide 15,

Aluminum Foil

Hold Time

Appliance Registration

Light Bulb Replacement

Auto Defrost

10, 11

Microwave Cookware Guide 14

Auto Start

Microwaving Tips

Care and Cleaning

Minute/Second Timer

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers

Control Panel

Power Levels 6,8-9, 12,30

Cooking Complete Reminder 7

Precautions

2-5

Cookin~ Guide

19-25 Problem Solver

Defrosting Guide

17, 18

Safety Instructions 2-5

Delayed Cooking

Time Cook

Exhaust Feature

6,27 Time Defrost

Extension Cords

Warranty

Back Cover

Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms 13 Grease Filter

GE Answer Center

Grounding Instructions

800.626.2000

Models

~M132J ~M133J

Microwave power output

of this oven is 750 watts.

(lEC-705

Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

Help us help 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.

you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

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

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

registerin

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.

you move, or if you are not the original purchaser,

plea:se

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, KY 40225

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 in the back of this book. 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 1

ight

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

●

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

yoLIr

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

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, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

-POSSIBLE

EXPOSU~

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

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.

Microwaving Tips

● 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 I 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, waxed 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 cookbook

supplied.

● 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.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

—

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

fire,

injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat or cook food,

and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

● Read and follow the

speci~lc

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

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 28.

● For best operation, plug

this appliance into its own electrical outlet,

to prevent

flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

● Do not mount this appliance

over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

● Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

● Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

● Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

● See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book.

● This appliance should be

serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by children.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Do not use recycled paper

products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed

paper may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon

or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a

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

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven

should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However,

try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

●

not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

● If materials inside oven

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

● Some products such as whole

eggs and sealed

containers—

for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

● Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their

lids;

especially meat and egg

mixtures.

● Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

● Use metal only as directed in

this book. TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal

at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

● Cookware may become hot

because of heat

transfemed

from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

● Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil

over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

● Thermometer—Do not use a

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

● Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.

Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are

glass or ceramic materials and may soften 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 only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty 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

170°F.

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

● Do not boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly

resulting in injury.

● Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” 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 all plastic wrap is

suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

● Spontaneous boiling—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.

~~Boilable”

cooking Pouches

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 partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tight covered with

~lastic wrap,

remove

covering careful~y

and direct steam away from hands and face.

● Hot foods and steam can

cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

THE EXHAUST HOOD

“

Have it

inshlled

and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

● The exhaust fan in the oven

will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature on the next page). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilover

causes smoking and greasy

spillovers

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To

minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

—In the event of a grease

fire,

smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray,

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

—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX40WH Filler Panel Kit.

JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit

for non-vented installation.

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

be easy

use

and

understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The

displtiy

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

CLEAWOFF

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.

DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level

being used, cooking mode

and

instructions.

TIME COOK I & 11.

Microwave for a selected amount

of time using automatic power

level

(High).

3. TIME DEFROST.

Gentle

thawing at automatic power

level 3

(Low).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time,

defrosting time, time of day,

temperature or power level.

5. CLOCK. Touch this

pad

to enter

time

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 () and “ I

:30’”

will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply

repeat

this process.

6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

tinother

power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. AUTO START.

Ai]ows yOU

program your oven to begin

cooking

at a

selected time of

day—up to a 12-hour delay.

TIME COOK

TIME

AUTO

I & o

OEFROST

‘h’

VENT FAN LIGHT

+mm

mHE

8. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and enter food weight. The

oven automatically sets power

levels and defrosting time.

10. 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 time cooking.

11. START.

After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

12. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

13. LIGHT. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or to turn on night light.

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

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.

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Coohg Completi Retider

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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1. Door Handle.

Pull to open door.

Door must be securely latched

for

oven to operate.

5. Oven Vent.

8. Hood Controls.

6. Oven Interior Light. Light

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

comes on when door is opened or

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

2. Door Latches.

when the oven is operating.

9. Grease Filters.

3. Door Screen.

Metal screen

7. Touch Control Panel and

10.

Cooktop

Light.

permits viewing of foods and keeps

Digital Display.

For detailed

11.

Oven Floor.

microwaves confined inside oven.

information on

each

feature, see

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

the Control Panel section.

This is to certify that this

unit has been tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MI N/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2. Touch number pads 3,0

and

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

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 Time

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 may be 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 either TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and

Time 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 TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Touch pads

1,5,0

and O

for 15 minutes defrosting time.

(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.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

& 11.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time.

START

Step

8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and 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.

NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

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.

Defrosting by Time

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

Use the Time Defrost setting

quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen

dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

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

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. 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.

How to

Change Power Level

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

START

Step

4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door

and

repeat Steps 2

and

to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

—

● For even defrosting, some foods

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

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen

dinners can be defrosted and

microwaved. If the food is in a

foil container, transfer it to

microwave-safe dish.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for

other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, 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 in about l/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate

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.

your food is

still

not completely

thawed

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

completely thawed

before

cooking.

For example, fish cooks so quickly

it is better to begin

cooking

while

it is still slightly frozen. Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

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

oven begins

operating if time is left on

timer. If

not, reset timer.

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Select the food type by touching the appropriate pad. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Remove food from its package,

place in the oven on a

microwave-

safe dish and close the door.

2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST pad.

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads

and 2 for

weight of

1.2

pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide at right.)

Touch START pad. Display shows the oven power level and defrost time counting down.

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn”

flashes. Follow the directions in

the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START.

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time

recommendations are given in the

guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

Pounds

6-7

9-10

12-13

14-15

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Auto Defrost Guide

Unwrap item being defrosted.

2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with

small

pieces of

foil.

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT

INSTRUCTIONS

Chops

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

I I

Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and break

apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove defrosted pieces.

Roast

0.1- 5.0 lbs. I Turn over and shield.

Ribs

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1- 5.0 lbs. I Turn over and shield.

Stew

0.1 -5.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Turkey Breast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -5.0 Ibs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Cornish

Hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield where necessary.

Cornish

Hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Fish Fillets

0.1-3

.Olbs. I

Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

I 0.1

-3.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Whole Fish

0.1 -3.0 Ibs.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

STAND TIME

5–30 minutes 10–15 minutes

5–30 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–90 minutes

1 5–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes 15–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

60–90 minutes in refrigerator

5–30 minutes

10–20 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

10–20 minutes

15–30 minutes

5–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes;

hold under cold running water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas

with

small

pieces of foil.

Cooking by Time

Time Cook I & II allows you to microwave for a selected amount

of time.

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 in the Safety Instructions section). Place cup in oven and close door.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1, 0 and O for one minute.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4:

Touch START.

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 Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook 11 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.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power Level

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

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” 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 Start

The Auto Start feature

allows

you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time day—up to a 12-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1: Touch AUTO 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.

Glossary of Microwave Terms

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

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-half to

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

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.

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting

~pe

of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, 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

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 jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods 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 Tips

● 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.

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

Heating or Reheating Guide

—

Directions below

ire

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

microwave-safe cookware.

heated throughout.

Cover most

foods

for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

sandwiches,

Eriddle foods

and baked items.

Bubbling around edges

of dish is normal, since the center is the

last to heat,

Foods h;ated to

1600F.

165°F,

will provide

safe,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let

tt)ods

stand a

few

minutes

before

serving.

I I

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking. make sure it

safe for

use in microwave ovens.

Item

Amount

Power Level

Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

2X to 3X

min.

cup

Medium (5)

3105 min.

Pastry bites:

small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (

10)

2 to 4 min.

Saucy: meatballs, riblets,

2 servings

High

( 10)

2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

3 to

4 servings

High (

10)

to 5 min.

(

1/2

cup per

serving)

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax

paper.

Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to

retain

tbeir crispness.

Bakery Foods

Cake,

;offee cake,

dougbnuts,

sweet rolls, I

piece

nut or fruit bread

pieces

4 pieces 9-in. cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

2 4

Pie:

fruit.

nut or custard

1 slice

I slice=

1/8

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)

1/4

1/2

min.

I to I

min.

1 X to 2 min.

4 to 5 min.

1/4 to

1/2

min.

1/2

to I min.

I to I

min.

1 to 2 min.

1/2

to I min.

I to I

min.

to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based

oz./cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

to 6 min.

(9 oz,/cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Coffee, tea, cider

(6 Oz.lcup)

I to 2 cups

High ( 10)

I Y to 3 min.

oz,/cup)

to 2 cups

High (

10)

to 5 min.

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts:

chocolfite,

butterscotch. etc.

1/2

cup

High ( 10)

to 1 X min.

cup

High ( lo)

to 2X min.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

1/2

cup

High ( 10)

I to 2 min.

cup

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

Meat or main

disb

sauces,

such as

112

cup

High ( 10)

I H to 2 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup

High ( 10)

to 4 min.

I can (16 oz. )

High ( I ())

4 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover

Iood

to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

frencb

toast or waffles:

Plain, no topping Syrup & butter

2 or

pieces

High (

10)

1 to I X min.

2 or 3 pieces

High (

10)

1 to 1 X min.

Tip:

Do not cover.

— —

Heating or Reheating Guide

(continued)

Item

Amount Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

1 tu 2 pieces

High ( 10)

2 tu 3 min.

3 to

pieces

High ( 10)

3 I(}

min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

17 tn 2

min.

oz. per

serving)

3 to

4 servings

High ( 10)

2Y, tu 3X

min.

Hot

dogs and sausages

I to 2 High ( lo)

1 tu 1 Y, min.

3 to

High

( 10)

I X to 3 min.

Rice and pasta

I to 2 servings

(~/3-3/4

cup pcl-

serving)

High ( 10)

I to 3 min.

Saucy, main dishes:

ch(]p sLIey,

spaghetti, I

[() 2

servings

High ( 10)

4 to 7 min.

crc:lmcd

chicken,

chi

I i, stew.

m;ictu”nni ;md

3 to

4 servings

High ( lo)

8 to

12 min.

cheese,

etc.

cun

( 16

oz.) High ( 10)

6 to 8

min.

(3/4-

CLIp

per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

[u 2

servings

Meal-High (7)

2Yz to

4 min.

3 to

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

6 to 8

min.

Thinly-sliced meat

to 2

servings

(3 to

OZ.

per serving)

Meal-High (7)

3 tn

5 min.

3 tu

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 tu 8 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce I

2 servings

High (

10)

4 to 6 min.

(2/3.3/4

CLIp pCl SCrVlllg)

3 to

4 servings

High ( 10)

8 tc~

I 2 min.

Tip:

C.ovcI” s:ILIcy

main

dishes with pl:istic wrap.

Cover other main dishes

and meats

with

w:ix ptipcr.

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

nle;it

slices or

pieces. rot:ltc

dish I/2 turn after

half’ of” cooking”

time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus ~ ve:cltiblcs

I plate

High ( 10)

3 to 5

min.

Tip:

Cover pl:lte uI’ I’uod

with

wax pilper or pl~stic wrap,

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling:

with 2

slices of

bread

I tu 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 min.

3 tn

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 to 6 min.

Moist filling:

Sluppy Joes,

barbecue,

ham saltid,

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.

etc.

in bun ( I/3

cup

per serving)

3 to

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 to 6 min.

Tip:

Use

p:ipcr towel ur napkin to

cuver sandwiches,

soups

Milk-based (6

oz.

per serving) 1 tu 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 to 7 min.

3 to

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

9 to 13 min.

ctin

(10

UZ.

)

Meal-High (7)

7 to 9 min.

Water-based (6

oz.

per serving)

1 tu 2

servings

High ( 10)

2 to 6

min.

3 to

4 servings

High ( lo)

6 to

10 min.

c~n

(10

oz.) High (

10)

5 to 6

min.

Tip: Cover

soLtps

with

w:ix p:lpcr or pl~ls[ic wrup.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole:

:Lspia”agus

spears,

to 2

servings

High ( 10)

I Y, tu 3 min.

cm”n ml

the

cob, etc.

3 to

4 servings

High ( lo)

3 tn 6

min.

can

( 16

uz.

) High ( lo)

5 tu 6 min.

Mashed

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

2 tu

4 min.

( 1/2

cap

per serving)

3 tu

4 servings

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

Small pieces:

pe~s.

beuns, cm.n, etc. 1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

1 to 2X min.

(

1/2 cup per

serving)

3 to

4 servings

High (

tO)

2X to 3X

min.

cim

( I 6

oz.) High ( 10)

3fi tu 4fi min.

Tip:

Cover

vegetables fm must even

he~l[ing.

Defrosting Guide

Fond packuged

in paper or plastic

muy

be defrosted without

unwrapping. If

food

foil

wrapped, remove

foil find place food

in cooking dish

for

defrosting. Most

food

defrosts well using

Defrost (3). For more even defrosting

of larger

foods,

such

beet.

lamb tind

veal roasts, use Warm ( I).

Alter

first

half of defrosting time, unwrap package and

check

food. Turn

food

over. if necessary;

break

apart or separate

food

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. [f

still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a

few

minutes.

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min.

Time, Min. Comments

Breads, Cakes

[Power Level:

Defrost (3) I

Bread, buns or rolls

to 16 oz. )

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer

( 17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

oz. )

Coffee cakes ( I I

14X

oz. )

Cream or custard pie (14 oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

( 1 or 2) (4

to 6)

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) Pound cake (11

oz.)

Sweet rolls

(xx

to I 2 oz. )

2 to

to 3

to 7

1 to

1/2

to 3/4 each

1/2

to 1

to 2

to Y

~ to

to 3

1 to 2

none

none none

none

1 to 2

none

to 2

none none

2 to

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

Let stand 5 to

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 balf of

time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange

after

f’irst

half of time.

Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( I lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Place unopened package in

oven,

(If

fish

is frozen in water, place in

Freshly frozen ( I 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

Place

block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first

(6-oz.

package)

half of time.

Oysters (

12-oz.

can)

4 to

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

time.

Scallops ( I -lb. package)

4 to

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first balf of time.

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2

2 to 3

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

(x to

oz.)

first half of time.

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

to 4

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

after

to Y oz.)

first

half of time.

Shellfish,

small

pieces

to 4

3 to 4

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces

( 1 lb.)

after first half of time.

Steaks

to 12 oz.)

2 to

none

Let stand a few minutes to

finish defrostin&.

Whole fish (X to 10 oz. )

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.

Defrosting Guide

(continued)

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)

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—l to 2

3 to 4

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

( 1

()-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon ( I lb.)

to 3

per

lb.

Franks ( 1 lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (1 lb. ) (2

lbs.)

(5 Ibs.)

Roast:

beef,

lamb, veal*

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Roast, pork

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Sausage, bulk

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

Sausage,

links

(1 to I

X Ibs.)

Sausage, patties (

12-oz.

package)

Spareribs,

pork

(2 to 3

lbs.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets

*Use Warm ( I ) for roasts.

3 to 4

6 to 7

to 13

to 10 per lb

6 to 8 per

lb.

2 to 3 2 to 3

2 to 4 per

lb,

3 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 per

lb,

2 to 3

to 4

6 to 7

2 to 13

to 10 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 3 to 4

1 Z to 2Z

2 to 3

2 to 4 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

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,

necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after

first half of time.

Turn meat over

after first half of

time.

Scrape off softened meat

after second half of

time.

Set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave I to 2 minutes more. Turn meat over after first half of time. 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

hour in refrigerator.

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 in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half

time.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over after first

half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package

1/4

turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they thaw.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking

dish.

Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place

unwrapped meat in cooking

dish.

Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table

knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

to I I

to 11

cut

(2X tO

3 Ibs. )

Chicken, whole

(2fi to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

5 to 6 per

lb.

5 per lb.

Duckling

4 to 6

per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

Turkey breast (4 to 6

lbs.)

4 to 5 per lb.

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

half of time, separate pieces and place in

cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first

half of time, unwrap and

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with

foil.

To complete

defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first

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

Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of

time.

Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until

giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half

of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in

refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Cooking Guide

Breads

Crust on breads will be

soft and

the outsides will

not

brown.

brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving

desired, sprinkle top

ot’

batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

wi[h

brown sugar-caramel mixture or

sdvory

topping, such

chopped nuts or other topping

for

brown color. To

increfise

crushed, canned, French-fried onion

rings.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Coffee

cakes

Corn bread

Muffins ( I

Muffin)

to 4 Muffins)

to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads,

from a mix

8-in. round dish

to 9-in. tube

dish*

Paper-1ined

muffin

cups

(Do

no(

use

foil

liners. )

to 9-in. tube

dish*

N()

Meal-High (7)

to 1 I min.

N()

Meal-High (7)

1 I to I

3 min

High ( 10)

1 to I Y min. I 10 2Y min.

2Y,

min.

N()

High ( I ())

tol 2 min.

Place

batter in

grc~sed

dish.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, French-fried onions

before

microwaving. Turn out of pan

upside down to serve. Use

microwdve-safe mufiin

container or

homemade

mutiin

cups,

made

by cutting

down hot drink

paper

cups.

Some

muffins

mtiy

be done

before

others. Remove muffins

they

are

done,

and

continue cooking

remainin& rnufiins u few

seconds longer.

When done, toothpick inserted near center will come out

clean.

Let

stand

minutes

before

turning out of dish.

Coo].

*It’

tube

dish is

umrvailtible,

microwave in 8-in, round dish with drinking glass

placed

open-end-up in center.

Cakes and Desserts

Always usc microwave-stife

cookware.

Coo]

cake in dish set directly on heat-proof

surf;]ce

or wooden

Before adding

measured

amount

of batter.

gretise

dishes or line

board 1 () to 15 minutes before inverting.

them with

wax

paper. (Do not flour. )

5. Crust on cakes will be

soft.

If cake is to be trosted,

refrigertite

3. Cakes

tire

done when toothpick or

long

skewer inserted into

cake

for an

hour to firm exterior surface.

center comes out

clean.

6. Chiffon and

angel food cakes are not recommended for

microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

I x

to 20 oz.

Cupcakes—(6)

Pineapple upside down cake

Microwuve-stife

dish or

cflssero]e

8-in. round

btiking

dish

X-in. round dish

Paper-lined

cupcaker

X-in. round dish

Lid or

High ( 10)

plastic

wrap

N()

High ( 10)

N()

High ( 10) Meal-High (7)

No High ( 10)

2 to 4 min.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.

per piece Core

tind fill

center of

apple

with

tablespoons

sugar, 1 teuspoon

butter

find

l/X teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2

tablespoons water

for

each piece of fruit.

I () to I 3 min.

Grease dish

before adding

batter. Cut

when cool.

2 min.

Grease dish

before adding

batter. Let

5 to 7 min.

stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool

before

inverting.

to 4 min.

When cooking several cupcakes, some

will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest

a few

seconds longer.

I () 10 I 2 min.

When done, toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Invert

coke

onto plate:

let dish stand over cake a

few

minutes.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Candies

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

2. Candies which are

boiled

become very hot; handle cooking

chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or place chocolate in

container carefully.

paper bowl to melt.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Caramel apples

2-cup measure No

High (

10)

min. or 1 -qt. casserole

Chocolate bark I

fi-qt.

casserole

Yes

or bowl

Marshmallow crisp Large glass

bowl

Yes

High ( 10)

2 to 2X min.

1 min. to melt butter,

to 3X min. to melt marshmallows

S’Mores

Paper napkin or No

High ( lo) 15 to 25

paper plate

seconds

Unwrap half of a 1/4-02. package

caramels into measuring cup. Add I

tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture,

Place 12 oz.

selni-sweet

chocolate pieces in

container. Microwave to melt.

Add

1 cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

In large glass bowl, melt

1/4

cup butter.

Add

1 ()-oz,

package marshmallows. cover with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

firmly

into buttered

2-qt.

oblong

glass dish. Cover graham cracker with chocolate

and

marshmallow.

Cereal and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Stir or rearrange after

half of cooking time.

2. For minute rice, use the same amount

of water needed for

5. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about

conventional boiling.

Add

regular amount of salt.

the same.

3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Oatmeal,

I-qt.

casserole No

High (

10)

to 5 min. Increase casserole size

for

more than one

old

fashioned

or bowl

per serving

serving. Increase time about I ‘/z minutes

for

each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after

half of cooking time.

Note: To microwave single-serving packet

of instant oatmeal, follow package directions

for

amount of water and microwave at High (

10)

fur

1/2

to 1 minute,

Rice, minute

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High ( 10)

6 to 7 min.

Add I X cups water. Stir after 4 minutes.

( 1 x cups)

plastic wrap

Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs maybe prepared

many

ways in the microwave oven.

Always

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate

and

will toughen if

pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in

overcooked.

the shell. They will explode.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Cheese

Fondue 2-qt. casserole

Cover or

High (

10)

To make

Make Basic White Sauce, substituting

plastic wrap

sauce wine

for

milk. Add cheese and

5 to 7 min.

microwave at Medium (5)

for

6 to 8

Medium (5) 6 to 8 min.

minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Eggs

Basic Eggs

Buttered

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

to I X min.

custard cup

per egg

Omelet

9-in. pie plate

N()

High ( IO)

Melt butter

min.

Medium (5) 7 to 9 min. High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

Boil 2 cups water.

Medium (5) l/2 to 1

min.

per egg

17~-qt. casserole

Casserole

cover

Poached eggs (4 maximum)

Quiche Scrambled

9-in. pie plate No

Medium (5

Glass

High(

10)

measuring cup

or casserole.

8 to I () min.

3/4

to I x

min. per

egg

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

l/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High ( I ()). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5) l/2 to I min.

per egg.

Let stand in water a few

minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set

~flions

from the outside to the center. Let

stand I or 2 minutes to

finish

cooking.

Fish and Seafood

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

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

may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as

fish

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.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Fillets or steaks

Round dish Wax paper or

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish tlakes easily. Turn

lb.) plastic wrap

steaks over after half of cooking

titne.

Shrimp—1 lb.

Pie plate

Plastic wrap

High

(peeled)

Shrimp—1 lb.

2-qt. casserole

Lid or

High

(unpeeled) plastic wrap

10)

4 to 7 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

10)

4 to 7 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after

5 minutes.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Gravies & Sauces

Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

Vtiry basic

white sauce by

adding

cheese, e&g yolks,

cream,

wine

2. Whisk

sauces

vigorously with wire whisk once or twice

or herbs.

while microwaving,

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Gravies and sauces thickened with

tlour or cornsttirch

( 1

cup)

Melted butter sauces,

cltirified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(Au jus,

clam,

etc.)

(1 cup)

Casserole

N()

Medium (5)

5 to 8 min. Microwave

fat,

flout and salt together to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

finish

cooking. Increase time I to 2

minutes per additional cup

of sauce.

Glass measure

N()

Hizh ( 10)

I to 2 min.

Microwave butter

iust to melting.

For

Casserole

Yes

High

Casserole

No High

clarified butter, bring to

boilin&

then let

stand until

layers

separate. Pour off

and

usc clear. top layer.

10)

5 to 7 min.

Prepare ~s directed in recipe. Microwave,

stirring after

half of cooking time. Let

stand 5 to I () minutes to develop

tlavor.

10)

to 8 min.

Add

tlour-water mixture to heated

ingredients. Stir

well

and microwave

to finish.

Meats

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.

After

enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in

rnicrowavc-safe

carving.

dish.

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

safe

for

use in microwave

ovens,

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Beef

Ground,

crumbled

(for

casseroles or soup) ( 1 lb. ) ( 1 X

Ibs.)

Meatballs ( 1 lb. ) (2 lb.)

Meatloaf (Round

loaf)

Patties (4

patties per lb. )

I to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(11P

3-lbs.

)

Tender roasts

(rib, high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Casserole

Round dish

Pie plate

Ceramic dinner

plate

Pie

plate

Pie plate

N()

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking

bag

Cooking bag

High (

10)

High (

10)

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Medium

(5)

Rare

Medium

Well

5 to 7 min. 7 to 9 min.

to 8 min.

9 to I 2 min.

to 29 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

22 to

25 min.

per lb.

Minutes Internal

per lb.

Temp.

10 to

14)0

Iti)”

16 to

1700

Stir alter 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.

Arrange

3/4

to 1

in.

apart in circle around

edge

of dish.

Make a well between the

edge

of meat

mixture and dish to eliminate spill

-ovet

ofjuices

during cooking. Let stand I ()

minutes after

crsokin&.

Cover with wax

paper

or cook uncovered

and turn patties over.

If desired add

browning

sauce.

Add

1/2

cup water to cooking bag. Turn

over

after half of time. Add vegetables

desired after

half of

cooking time. Recover

and

tlrrish.

Turn roasts

over

after half of cooking

time.

Let meat stand 1()

minu[es beltire

carving.

Meats

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Lamb

Roast,

leg or

Pie

plate

Cooking

bag

Medium (5)

Minutes Internal

shoulder

per lb.

Temp.

Medium 18

to22

Iw”

Well 24 to

170°

Chops & cutlets

Round dish

Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min.

( I in. thick) 4 chops

Place roast fat side down in

microwave-

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand

minutes before

carving.

Brush

cbops

lightly with oil. Turn meat

over after half of cooking time.

Pork

Bacon

Microwave-

(per slice) safe plate

Canadian bacon

Microwave-

2 slices

safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices

Ham, precooked:

Pie plate canned

Ham, slices & steaks Round

dish

(1 to 2 in. thick)

Pork chops:

3/4

in. 2 4

Pork roast

Pork sausage

raw

(link)

Pork

sausage

Microwave-

safe cookware

Pie plate

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

raw (

1/2 lb.:–4

patties) safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

High (10)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

High (

I())

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

3/4 to 1 min.

1 to I X min.

2 to

min.

to 3 min.

5 to 19 min.

per lb.

18 to 27 min.

15 to 18 min. 18 to 20 min.

15 to 18 min.

per lb.

to I X min.

per link

5 to 7 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels. Cover with a paper towel.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham

over after half of cooking time.

Turn over after 10 minutes

Brush

witb

barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over 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 half of

cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Veal

Chops

See lamb

chops

above.

Roast

2-qt.

oblong

Cooking bag

Low

(3)

18 to 22 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over

(shoulder)

dish

per lb. after

half

of cooking time. Let roast stand

10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Poultry

you

use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe for

use in microwave ovens.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Plate or round

Wax

paper

High (

10)

2 to 2X min.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish

dish

per piece so thickest meaty pieces are to outside

edges

of dish. Turn pieces over

and

rearrange after half of cooking time.

Whole

Round dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

10 to 12 min.

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close

(unstuffed)

per lb.

securely with plastic tie. Cook

breast-

side-down. Turn over after half of

(stuffed)

Round dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

17 to 20 min.

cooking time. Cook to

1900F.

internal

per lb.

temp. Let stand 5 to 1 () minutes.

Cornish

Hens

Halves

Round dish Wax paper Meal-High (7)

1 I to 13 min.

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

per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

Whole (stuffed

Round dish

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

to I I min.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn

or unstuffed)

per lb.

over after half of cooking time. Shield tips

of wings and legs with foil.

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent. darkening and dehydration

of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than

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

smaller pieces.

the outside of the dish.

For more even heating. stir or

rearran&e

vegetables

during cooking.

Vegetable

Amount Power Level Time

Comments

Asparagus

(fresh cut) (fresh spears) (frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole) Broccoli

(fresh

cut)

(fresh

spears)

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

lb.

CUPS) Cut

High ( 10)

into 1- to 2-in. pieces

I lb.

High (

10)

1()-oz. package

High ( 10)

1 lb. cut in half

High ( 10)

10-oz.

package

High (

10)

1()-oz. package

High ( 10)

1 bunch

High ( 10)

1 bunch

High (

10)

( I X to I X

Ibs.)

1 bunch

Hi&h

( 10)

( I X to I X

Ibs.

)

I ()-oz. package

High ( 10)

I ()-oz. package High ( lo)

5 to 9 min.

to 10 min.

6 to

1 () min.

12 to 15 min. 7 to 9 min. 9 to I 1 min.

25 to

min.

11 to

I 3

min.

2 to 15 min.

to 8 min.

7 to 9 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup

water.

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

In 1

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 1 -qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons

wuter.

In I -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In 1

or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

2-qt. casserole. place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water. In I -qt. casserole. In

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Vegetables

Vegetable

Amount Power Level Time Comments

Cabbage

(fresh

wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes (fresh,

cubed, white)

(fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh)

I medium

head

(about 2

Ibs.)

lb.

1()-oz. package

I medium head 1 medium head I ()-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

I to 4 ears

1 ear

2 to 4 ears

1O-OZ. package

lbs.

unshelled

10-oz.

package

4 potatoes (6 to

8 oz.

each)

(6 to

8 oz.

each)

10 to 16

OZ.

(frozen, chopped and

feat>

1()-oz. package

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) I lb. sliced (winter, acorn or butternut) I squash

(about I lb.)

High ( [0)

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 ( fo)

High ( 10) High (

10)

High ( 10) High ( 10)

f I to I 3 min.

I 2 to

min.

to 1

Ofi min

to I 2 min.

to 16 min.

to I 1 min.

6 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min. per ear

7 to

min. 4 to 5 min. per ear

to 1 () min.

10 to 11 min.

5 [0 7 min.

12 to 16 min.

to 4 min.

per potato

7 to 9 min.

to I () min.

7 to I () min.

1 () to I

min.

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

In I

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

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

1 fi-qt,

casserole, place 1/2 cup water,

In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water,

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

tablespoons water.

In a round baking dish or pie plate, 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 a round glass baking dish.

l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In I -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into I-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with

I/2

cup water. Stir

af’ter

half of’ time.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on turntable, I -inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In X-in. round glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after half of time.

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 inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside 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 Inside

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.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY 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 Outside

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

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.

The Exhaust Feature

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

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REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

(on all

models)

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. Depending on your model, it is

either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal filter and recirculated.

Reusable Grease Filters

(on

aIl

models)

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

Never operate your hood without the filters in place. In situations where

tlaming

might occur on surfaces below the hood, filter

will

stop the entry of flames into

the unit.

\“

To remove grease filter,

grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and

slide to the rear.

Then

pull

filter downward and to

the

fr~nt.

The filter will drop out.

To clean grease filter. soak it

and

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is

then

agita~e

filter in solution of hot

water and detergent. Don’t use

noticeably dirty or discolored

(usually after 6 to 12 months,

ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal.

depending on usage). Order Part

Light brushing can be used to

from your GE

remove embedded dirt.

supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS

FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE

~.~~$~

YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ‘LL

Rinse. shake and

remove moisture

before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

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

\“

THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove the top grille by

taking off 2 screws which hold it

place. Grasp filter and slide

towarc

front of oven. It

will

slide right out

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

To install a new filter,

remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter

into top opening of oven as shown It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and in front of right rear tab. Replace

grill

and secure

with 2 screws.

—

Light Bulb Replacement

Cooktop

Light

Oven Light

REMOVE SCREW

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 (40S

N/l ), 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

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 ~)

ften.

Use a solution

of warm water and detergent.

About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be 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

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–impro~er

use of the grounding plug

~an

result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists 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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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET

OVEN WILL NOT

START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to

cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

& 11 pad.

“

CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Make sure you entered a code number after touching TEMP COOWHOLD pad.

● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional cooking time

for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.

● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking 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 I

ight

and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using your

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

We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the

assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,

wdll

be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!

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Center

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know

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repairs can bc handled

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one

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Service Contracts

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Whatever your question about

any

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appliance,

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will be answered promptly and

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can have the secure feeling that

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Service will still be

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fLlture

service at today’s prices.

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Parts

andAccessories

80@626-2002

Individu& qutified

to service their

appliances can

have

needed

parts or

accessories

sent directly

their home. The GE parts system pro-

vides access to

over

47,()()0 parts... and

all

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Parts are

fillly warrantecl.

VISA, Mastcr(lard

and Discover

carcls

are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this

boo~et

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing

generdy

shodd

be referred to qutiFled service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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Upon request,

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assist in planning a

barrier-free kitchen

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limited mobility. To obtain these

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{)r setice.

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

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

pad

of the microwave oven

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year

from date of original purchase, we

will provide, free of charge, a replacement

magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for

the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding

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

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the

sewice

technician’s travel

costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our

Facto~

Sewice Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care’”

sewicers

during normal working

hours. Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT

NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

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

●

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

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

vay

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 D2588P063

JVMI 32.

Pub. No. 49-8261

JVMI 33.

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