GE spacemaker III Use And Care Manual

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contents

Adapter ‘Hugs

MicrowavingTips

Appliance Registration

Minute/SecondTimer

Care aridCleaning 26

Modeland Serial Numbers 2

Control Panel

PowerLevels

7*9

ConvenienceFoodGuide

14,15

Precautions

Cooking

‘7

Problem Solver

CookingComplete Reminder 5

Program Cooking

Cooking Guide

10-25

Repair Service

Defrosting

SafetyInstructions

2-4

Defrosting Guide

12,13

Warranty

BackCover

DelayedCooking

Extension Cords

Features Grounding Instructions

Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11

GEAnSW’tY’ckW?f..#’@

Hold Time

88tM262flW

Model~M4~

Theelectricoutput

of this microwaveoven

500 watts.

GEAppRances

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Helpushelpyou...

P=A~ONS

m Avon) POSSIBLE

Beforeusingyouroven,

readthisbookcarefully.

Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewmicrowave ovenproperly.

Keepit handyforanswerstoyour questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething orneedmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs

GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Writedownthemodel

andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelinside

theoven. Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthat camewith yourmicrowaveoven.Before sendingin thiscard,pleasewrite

thesenumbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethese numbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourmicrowaveoven.

Besureyourmicrowave ovenisregistered.

Itis importantthatweknowthe locationofyourmicrowaveoven shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouas theowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard,Ifyoumove,or ifyouarenotthe originalpurchaser pleasewritetous,statingmodel andserialnumbers.Thisappliance

mustberegistered.Pleasebecertain thatitis.

Writeto: GEAppliances

RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

youreceiveda

damagedoven...

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or

builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

Savetimeandmoney.

Beforeyourequestservice...

checktheProblemSolveronpage28. Itlistscausesofminoroperating

problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

OptionalAccessories

Availableatextracostfromyour GEsupplier.

JX26InstallationKitconvertsthis ovento a built-inwalloven.

4-A(H9InstallationKitallowsthis oventobemountedundera cabinet.

All these thingsare

mmnaIwithyourmicrowaveoven:

Steamorvaporescapingfrom

@Dullthumpingsoundwhile

aroundthedoor.

ovenisoperating.

@Light reflectionarounddooror

~SomeTV-Radiointerference

outer case.

mightbe noticedwhileusingyour

~Dimmingovenlightandchange

microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe

inblowersoundmayoccur while

interferencecausedbyothersmall

operatingatpowerlevelsother

appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

thanhigh.

problemwithyouroven.

mc)sw~ g

ExcEssm

“

IMICROWAW

ENERGY

(a)DoNotAttempttooperate

this ovenwithtlwdoor~pensince open-door

qxmtioncanresultin

harmfi.deqiww to rnkmwaw energy,Risirnpiytantnotto defeatortanljerwiththesafety

interlocks, .

,@)Do

NotPhi& (im?Gt

betweentheovenfrofitf~ceand~ ~e dooror all~wsoi~& cleamx

residpetoaccwriulateonsealing surfaces. , ,,,

(c)DoNot.Ope&@theoven ififis’damagediItis’pafiicularly importantthattheovendoorclose —

properlyandthat there,isno

damagetothe: . ‘

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(1)d60r(bent)

(2)hingesatidlatches(brokenor

loosenid)

(3)doorseals andsealingsurfaces.

(d)The

OvenShouldNotbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone

exceptproperlyqualifiedservice

~ersonnel. ~

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‘ @31wierowavingmps

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eMakesured] (xmkwarellsedin

your rniawvweovenissuitable

formicrowaving.

Mostglass

casseroles,cookingdishes, measuringcups,custardcups, potteryor chinadinnerwarewhich doesnothavemetallictrim01glaze

withametallicsheencanbeused. Somecookwareis labeled“suitable

formicrowaving.”

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M’youarenotsureifa dishis

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microwave-safe,usethistest:

Placeintheovenboththedishyou aretestingandaglassmeasuring cupfilledwithonecupwater—set

themeasuringcupeitherinornext tothedish.Microwave1minuteat

high. If thedishheats,it shouldnot

beusedformicrowaving.Ifthedish remainscoolandonlythewaterin the cupheats,thenthedishis

microwave-safe. ~Papertowels,waxpaperand

plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover

dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.

@Somemicrowavedfoods require stirring9rotatingor rearranging.ChecktheCooking Guideforspecificinstructions.

~ Steam builds up pressurein

foodswhicharetightlycovered byaskinormembrane.Pierce

potatoes,eggyolksandchicken

;-~

J safefor usein microwaveovens.

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eKeepgwwlr ‘em’dawayfrom

iwl$edSW4%x?so

‘Whenusingelectriwdappliances,

basicsafetyprwautiomshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

theriskofburns,electricshock,

fire,Mjury@peiwlnsorexposure

to excwx$ivemicrowaveenergy:

%us(’)thisapplianceonlyforits

intendedusemdescribedinthis

manual.

@ReadandMow thespecific

“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURE‘IO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE J3N13RCW”on

page2. , ~

e mm applianc@musthe ~

grounded.connectonlyto~

properlygrmindedoutlet, See

“cRo(JINJxNGmwRumoNs”“

onpage27. ‘

~~$ ~~~f’jyy~~~f)v~~ ~

specificallydesignedtoheator ax.)kihDd9md is

notintended

forlaboratoryorindustrial

wk.

Forbestoperatimyplugthis ~

appwuwMOitsown ek?ctricd

fMet9

topreventfwering of

lights,blotimgoffl.lse m tripphgOfCiNUit breaker.

@~~ ~~~~~~~@~jf$~Qffi~~j~

theOwi?mcavity: ~‘

–DonQioY&rcwkfmd;cardidly‘---

.a~tendapplianceifpafier,plastic, ‘ -~orothercombustiblematerialsare,~ ___.

placedinsidetheoventofacilitate cooking.

–Removewiretwkt”tiwfrom paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven,

–DoMMuse‘yourmicrowave S_ Welltodrynemp~p~~~,

–-DonotuseI’eqyck?dpiper =—.

K#3$?a--=

producb.Recycledpapertowels,~=-=napkinsandwaxpapercan containmetalfleckswhichmay causearcingorignite.Paper productscontainingnylonor nykmfilamentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

–M notoperatetheovenwhile emptytoav(lkidtimagetothe ovenandthedanger$Mfir%M by

tiCCidfMltthe OWHISh(lddH.m.

emptyaminuteortwo,noharm. isdone.However$trytoavoid Opm’stingtheovenemptyatall times–itsavesenergyand

pmkmgsthelifeof’the(Y&me

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WORTL4NTSMETY

–-mMl’pop po~orE h ywr tiermve ovenu.d,essinaspecial

microwavepopcornaccessoryor urdessyouusepopcornkibdedfor useinmicrowaveovens.

—Donot @w?rWOkpohm~s, TheycoulddehydrateWMlcatch fire,causing

damagetoyouroven,

@~~~~~~~~$~$~~~Q~@~$~~~~ igtifeykeepovendoorclosed,

turn

OV6WIoff,anddisconnect.

power’cord,(?TshutOff’powt?rat fbseorcircuitbreakerpard,

@someproduct$suchmwhole

eggsandsealedcontainem-fqr e%unple,CIQsedglassjars--will expkxieandshouldnotbeheated

hithisoven.Suchuseofthe microwaveovencouldresultin injury.

@AWl:dheathg

babyfi$dh

glass

jars,evenwithouttheirlid~;

especiallymeatandeggmixtures. @Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages

innarrowneckedbottles(especially carbonatedbeverages).Evenif’the containerisopened,pressure

canbufldup.Thiscancausethe containertoburst,resultingin

inju~.

@usemetalonlyasdirectedill thisbook.TV dinnersmaybe microwavedinfoiltrayslessthan 3/4”high;removetopfoilcover

andreturntraytobox.When

usingmetalinthemicrowave oven,keepmetalatleast1inch awayfromsidesofoven.

~cookwaremaybecomehot

becauseofheattransferredfrom theheatedfood.Pothokkmmay beneededtohandlethecookware.

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msTRucTlONS ~co.tkuedj

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am become60hottobid. “Be

carefulhandlingthecookingtray duringandaftercooking.

@Fbds Um?k$?dinIiqui&(swh

aspasta)maytendtoboilover morerapidlythanfbodscontaining lessmoisture,Shmddthisoccur, reibrtopage26forinstructionson howtockmntheinsideoftlwoven.

6iI~~e~~~~~~~~—~~fl~~

useathermometerinfoodyou

aremicrowavingunlessthe

thermornetmisdesignedor recommendedfor.useinthe microwaveoven.

* ~~*t~~ ~~~~r~—-~~asfi~ cookware designed formicrowave

cookingisveryuseful,butshouki txiusedcarefi.dly.Evenmicrowvesafeplasticnmynotbeastolerant

ofovergooting.conditionsasare~

glassorcerarniimaterialsand maysoftenorcharifkubjectedto shortperiodsofovercooking,in kmgerexposurestoovercooking, thefoodandcookwarecould ignite.Forthesereasons:1)Use’.

microwave-safeplasticsonlyand, usetheminstrictcompliwce. witithecookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations.2)Donot subjectemptycookwareto

microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseukisticcookware

oven.Pressure“wtibuildup inside ths eggyolkaridwillcame itto burst,possiblyresultingh injury.

@46~oilable”coding ~OUCh~S

twit

tightlyclosedplasticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented asdirectedbyrnanufacttmxH theyarenot,plasticcwddburst duringorimmediatelyafter ,cookifig,possiblyresultingin

injury.Also,plasticstorage containersshouldbs atleast partiallyuncoveredbecausethey

formatightswd,Whencooking withcontainerstightlycovered —

withplasticwrap~retiove covetingcarefullyanddirect —

stea@awayfiornhandsandface.

~$poBtiwqs boiling—Under

cefiinspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor

shortlyafterremovalfrolmthe micmwaveoven,Topreventburns

ffornsplashingliquid,stirthe liquid.brieflybeforeremovingthe

cofitainerh-m.themicrowaveGven.

withoutcompl;tesupervision.

SAVETHESE~

Whencookingporkfollow ~

thedirectionsexactlyandalways

INSTRUCTIONS

cookthemeattoaninternal temperatureofatleast170”F.

Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesaiktoeat.

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FeaturesdhiiourOven

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CookingCompleteReminder “

— (’For

TIMECOOKandTIMEDEFROSTcycles)

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodinthe

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oven,theovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntil

JEM4JW

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voueitherooentheovendoorortouchthe

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OvenInterior

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1. Door Handle.Pulltoopen

5. OvenInteriorLight.‘I’urnson

7. GlassCook@ Tray.Traymust

door.Doormustbe secur~y

whenthedoorisopenedor when theovenisoperating.

beinplacewhenusingtheoven. Cookingperformancewillbe unsatisfactorywithoutthetray inplace.Thetraymayberemoved forcleaning.

latchedforovento operate.

6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects themicrowaveenergydistributing system.Do notremovethiscover. Youwilldamagetheoven.

2. DoorLatches.

3. DoorScreen.Metalscreen

permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

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8. OvenVent.

9. TouchControlR3neland Display.Seepage 6 for

instructions.

4. ModelandSerialNumbers.

WhenYouI%gintheOven

EEi?ar.

E?&?&&”

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Thedisplaypanellightsup.After 15seconds,alllightsdisappear and“RESET”appears.TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad. Theoven

isreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.

Ifpoweris disruptedat anytime, the abovesequencereoccurs, andyoumustresetClockaftertouchingCLEAR/OFF.

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YomTouchControlPhnel

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TheTouchControlRind

allowsyoutosettheoven

controls

electronicallywiththetouchofa finger.It’s

designedtobeeasy

touseandunderstand. L DISPLAY.Displaystime ofday,

timecountingdownduringcooking functions,powerlevel,cooking modeandinstructions,~

2. TIME

COOKI&IL

Microwaveforapresetamountof timeusingautomaticPowerLevel

10(HIGH).(Ifdesired,youmay changepowerlevelaflerentering cookingtime.Seepage7.)

3.CLOCK.Totichthispadtoenter timeofdayor checktimeofday whilemicrowaving.

Tosetclock,firsttouchCLOCK padandthenentertimeofday.For example,if time is 1:30,touch numberpads1,3, and0. “1:30”

willappearin display.Touch STARTpad.Toresetor change time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.

4. lNUNIBERPADS.Touchthese. pads toentercooking/defrosting

time,powerlevelandtimeofday.

5.POWERLEVEL.Touchthis

padbeforeenteringanotherpower levelnumberif youwanttochange fromautomaticPowerLevel10 (HIGH)forcookingorPower

Level3(LOW)fordefrosting.

49 G)

Tly\C;OK

TIME

DEFROST

CLOCK

rw’w;c

j--@ElB-+

●

START

●

6?mMEKNWROS3’*Gentle

thawingat

automaticPowerLAW 3

(LOW),(Ifdesired,youmay changepowerkwd

afterentdng

defrostingtime,Seeptige$,)

7.mmc TINIERTMf~$~~~

uses

nomicrowaveenergy,k

functionsasakitchentimer,asa holdingperiodafterdefrostorasa delaytimerbeforetimecooking-

(Seepage9.)

8. CLEARKN?EWhentouched,it

shutsofftheovenanderasesall

settings(excepttimeofday),

9,START.Afterallselectionsare

made,touchthispadtostartoven.

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Programcooking

UseyourTouchControlPanelto DefrostandCookbytimeusing yourchoice ofpowerlevelsfrom

1(lowest)to 10(highest),time

kitchentaskswiththe Minute/

SecondTimerandsettheclock.

Createyourownprogramsto

suit yourindividualcookingstyle. Forexample:usetheMinute/Second Timerto delaythestartofcooking orprograma holdtimebetween defrostingandcooking.(Seepage9.) YoucanalsosetTimeCookI &H fora two-stageprogramusing differenttimesandpowerlevels.

(Seepage7.)

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Cmking

TheTimeCookI&IIR@ure

dlmvsYOUtomicrowavefora

presetamountoftimeushig automaticpowerlevel10 @@), orchangepowerlevel

automatically.

Powerlevel10(High)is

recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethisformore flexibility.SeetheCookingGuide,

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

timecooking,makeacupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

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Step 1:Filla cup2/3fill of

water,add1teaspoonofinstant coffeeandstirtodissolve.Usea cupthat hasnometaldecoration

andismicrowave-safe(referto MicrowavingTipsonpage3). Placecupinovenandclosethedoor.

Step2: TouchTIMECOOK1&II

pad. Displayshows“COOK”and

“1t’“ENTERTIME” is flashing.

Step 3: Selectyourtime. Touch

1,3 and

Oforoneminuteand 30

seconds.Displayshows“1:30”and “POWER10:’“COOK

flashes.

TIME”

Becameautomaticpowerlevel10

mxmmndfxlforWIcupof

coff~, themisnoneedtochange thepower’

kwel’(I@ow&’kwl 10

isnotappropriate,see“HOWto ChangePowerLATwel”blow,)

St@p4:lbwchSTART,“COOK

TIME;’“POWER10”

andtimo

countingdownshowondisplay,

step5:WhentinwisUP,tb OWn

signalsandflashes‘tEnd;’Oven,

lightandfanshutoff,

Step6:Openthedoor,

UsingtheTimeCookII Feature

The TimeCookII featureletsyou settwotimecookingilmctions withinoneprogram,Thisisideal ifyouwantto changepowerlevels duringyourcookingoperations. Here’showtodoit.

Step1:Placefoodinovenin

microwave-safecontainerandclose the door.

Step2:TouchTIMECOOKI&H pad.Displayshows“COOK”and “1.”“ENTERTIME”isflashing.

Step3:Selectyourcookingtime, Forexample,touch2, 1and5for

twominutesand15seconds.Display shows”2:15”and“POWERIOV

~’cOOKTIME” flashes.

Step4:TouchTIMECOOKI&II. Step5: Setyourcookingtime.

How tochangePower Level

Aftersettingcookingtime, touchPOWERLEVELpad, thentouch desirednumberfor newpowerlevel.

Step6: TouchSTART. Step%“COOKTIME;’the

selectedpowerlevelandthefirst programmedcooktime,counting down,showonthedisplay.

W?p8;

At theenddthe fbt

prognmdcookninw,Mm-t

sekxxdpOwMh%vdr“COOK TIME?”and*-~

cookthin+~ountingdk%vn~siimvw

{k?

M?pky.

SWp%

Whenthe igup,tlwwfm signalsandflashes‘*EM!’ThB over),lightiindfanZ#wtoff?

St@p10:opn WMdmxi

QtwtimstuMIAnswm

Q,Isetmyovenforthgthm dkd for

inthem?fpegbut#tth~

endofthetimeMowed,myfbod

W4MInot done. Whathappwmd?

A.Sincehow powervarh%due

totimeor

locatkm,manyThrw

Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange topreventovercooking,Setthe ovenforminimumtime,testthe foodfordonenessandcookyour foodalittlelonger,if necessary.

Itouchedthenumberpads

andselectedmypowerlevel.When ItouchedSTART,however,my ovendidn%comeon. Whynot?

A. TheTIMECOOKI & 11pad

mustbetouchedbeforesettingthe

numberpadsotherwiseyouroven willnot begincooking.

Q. I wanttocookona power

!evelotherthanHigh.Whatdo Ineedtodo?

A. Tocookonapowerlevelother

thanHigh,firsttouchtheTIME COOKpadandsetthedesired cookingtime.Thentouchthe

POWERLEVELpad. “POWER

10”appearsonthedisplaypanel. Enternewpowerlevelnumberand touchSTART.

Q. CanI interruptmyTime

cook

functiont~cheek thefood?

A. Yes.Toresumecooking,

simplyclosethedoorandpress

theSTARTpad. The timer mustbe

resetforcookingto resumeunless

timeisremainingontimer.

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The Defrostsettingtsdesigned

forspeedythawingoffhzenfbod andis

OIM?of the &&at advantages

ofamicrowaveoven.

ol%werkvd 3isautomaticallySet

fordefrosting,butyoumaychange

thisformoreflexibi~ity, oS* theDefrostingGuide,pages

12andJ3fordefrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

thedefkostfinction,defrostfkozen porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps below.

StepkPlaeeal-lb.packageoffkozen

chopsintheovenandclosedoor,

Step2:

TouchTIMEDEFI?OST Displayshows”: O“and “POWER 3? “ENTERDEF TIME”flashes.

START I

.-.

“-.%4-

S@p4;‘IkmchSTART,“EX?F

TIME”and“POWER3“ showand

timecountsdownonditiplay,WIMn

cycleiscompleted,theovensignals andflashes“End;’thenaWxnatioally

shutsoff.

Step5:Thrnpackageover,close

doorandrepeatSteps2and3toset remaininghalfofdefrostingtime andtouch

START.

Step6:Whenovensignalsand

flashes“EndJ’opendoor,remove packageandseparatechopsto finishdefrosting,

IMrost&”‘rips

@Foodsfrozeninpaperorplastic

canbedefrostedinthepackage,

Step3:

Selectonehalfofthetotal defrostingtimerecommendedin theDefrostingGuide.Forexample,

touch4,0 andOfor4minutes. Displayshows‘~:OO”and“POWER

37 “DEFTIME” flashes.

~ Forevendefrosting,somefoods

needto bebrokenupor separated partoftie waythroughthe defrostingtime.

IHowtoChangePbwerLevel I

Mer settingdefrostingtime, touchPOWERLEVELpad, thentouchdesirednumber for newpowerlevel.

@Pre-packagedfrozendinners canbedefrostedandmicrowaved. Besureto removeanyfoilcovers. Keepmetaltraysatleast 1“away horn cavitywalls.

@ChecktheDefrostingGuidefor

otherdefrostingtips.

Q-

QmIpmmm,Eba

4MB*thm@~*? whatk w? A*ThisSQwldh normal,h is

Mingyouknowtheovenkusinga pmwr’Ml!ikwwthanw(HI*)*

Q mmE-t8m@il kernsb uhurry?

A,Y@s,butthqwillneedmore frequentsttentkmthanu~ual,IQ@ thepowerled @f@ren@rifigthe

the bytowhhlgtheddrd power

levelpad,Powerkwl7cutsthe

total

defrostingthlletlboutin1/2;

powerlevel10cutstheU%al

defrosting

timeto$pproximdy

1/3,Duringeither,Mateorstir

foodfrequently,

Q.VVIIydon’tthedefrosting

timesintheDefrostingGuide seemrightformyhod?

A.Thesetimesareaverages,

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording tothetemperaturein

yourfreezer. Setyour ovenforthetimeindicated intheDefrosting(hide. If your

foodisstillnot completelythawed atthe endofthattime,resetyour ovenandadjustthe time accordingly.

Q.Shouldallfoodsbecompletely thawedbeforecooking?

Somefoodsshouldnotbe completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly itisbettertobegincookingwhile itis still slightlyfrozen.

Q. Can I openthedoorduring

defrostingtocheckonthe progressofmyfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving,To resumedefrosting,closethedoor andpressSTART.Theovenbegins operatingif timeisleftontimer. If not, resettimer.

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EbwvtoUsetheMinute/SecondTimer

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TheMinute/Second‘ISmerhas threetimingfunctions:

Itoperatesasaminutetinker,

● Itcanbesettodelaycooking.

o M canbeusedasaholdsetting

afterdefrosting.

TheMinute/SecondTimeroperates without microwaveenergy.

HowtoTime aMMinute

Phone

can

TouchMIN/SECTIMER

pad.Thedisplayshows”: O“and

“ENTERTIME”flashes.

2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO(for 3minutesandnoseconds).Display shows“3:00”and“TIME”flashes.

3. TouchSTART.Displayshows “TIME”andtime countingdown.

4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals,

flashes“End~’anddisplayshows

timeofday.

usingaEIoklingTime

TheMinute/SecondTimercanalso beusedtoprograma “holdingtime”

betweenmicrowave

cookingfhnctions.

Thetimecanrangefromtinesecond

to99minutesand99 seconds.A holdingor standingtimemaybe foundinsomeofyour ownrecipes

orintheCookingGuide.

ProgrammingIM3yed cooking

Todelaycookingupto99minutes and99seconds,touchTIMECOOK

I&II andentercooktime.Touch MIN/SECTIMERandenter numberofminutesto delaycooking.

When delayingcookingby

temperatureorAutoRoast

cooking~besureprobeisin food.

TouchSTART.Timerwillcount downtozeroandcookingwillbegin.

Howto‘HmeDefrost,Hold

~ andTimeCook

Let’ssayyouwanttodefhst a frozen casserolefor 15r.ninutes,holdfor

10minutesandthenTimeCookfor

25minutes.Here’showto doit:

Step1:‘R@casserolefromfreezer

and-placeinoven,

The displayshows”: O“and “POWER37 “ENTERDEF TIME”flashes,

Step3:Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor

15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00” appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis automaticallysetonpowerlevel3

but can bechangedbytouchingthe

POWERLEVELpadandthe desiredpowerlevel.)

Step4: Setstandingorholdtime

bytouchingMIN/SECTIMER.

“EN;ER TIME

fk::Sand

Thedisplayshows

Step5:Touch1,0,0 andOtohold fortenminutes.“10:00”appears ondisplayand “TIME” flashes.

Step6:TouchTIME COOKI &XI

pad. Thedisplayshows”: O“and

“POWER10:’“ENTERCOOK

TIME” flashes.

A.. .

START

*,,.. .-.

I%@@:Tbwh~~c “DEFTIME”

and‘W:(X)”countingdownshow ondisplay,Aseachfunctionis automaticallyperfmwwdoven displayshowsinstructionsentered andthefimction,

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven signalsandflashes“End!’

QuestionsandAnswers

Q.WhatwillhappenifI accidentallyreversemydefrost, hoidandcookinstructions?

A.Theovenwillautomatically

rearrangeyour program,Defrosting

willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,

andthenthecookingfimction.

Q. CanI defrostandholdonly?

A.Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly

wanttodefrostafood,holdit, and cookit later.Allyou needtodois programinDefrostandamountof time.ThenprogramHoldandthe amountoftime.Besuretoputthe thaweddishintherefrigerator promptly.

N~E: Letfoodsremainatroom temperatureonlyaslongas safe. Timeswillvary.

Q, I programmedmyovenfora specificdefrostingtimebutit defrostedlongerthannecessary. Whathappened?

A.IVheninstructionsconflict,

theovencarriesoutthelast

instruction.Youmayhavesetthe oventoDefrostfor4 minutes, Hold/Timefor2 minutes,andthen Defrostfor6minutes.In thiscase, the ovenwouldDefrostfor6minutes andHold/Timefor2 minutes.

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HeatingorReheatingGuide

1,Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfds atretkigeratororroomtemperatum.Use~micrmvaveovensafkcontainers.

2.Covermxtfimxlsfixfhstestheating(seetips),Exxptionsmeme ormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefbodslikepmcda?aandbakedfbed% ~

3.Besurefds areheatedthroughoutbefore

serving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotneeemarilymeanfd is heatedthw~~houtr _

Stirfd onceortwiceduringheating,ifpossible,toensureeven,thoroughheating.Asageneralrule,hotfds produceanareawarmtothe touchincenterofundersideofdish.

uern Amount

PowerLevel

APPrdm@-, Minutes “

Appetizers

Saucy;suchasmeatballs,riblets, 1to2servings High(10)

3to!l

cocktailfranks,ete.

3to4servings

High(10)

4t07

(%cup/serving). ,

Dips:creamor processedcheese %cup High(10)

~ ~ 11~

1cup High(10)

lto3

Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc,

2to4 servings High(10)

2t03%

Tip:Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap,Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp,

MeatsandMainDishes

Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand cheese,etc. (?4-1cup/serving)

Thinlyslicedroastedmeat: Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;Mediumrare, maximumtime (3to4-oz./serving)

Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.

1to2servings 3 to4servings 1can(16-oz.)

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

3t06

8to 10

6t08

1%to3

3t041/2

1to2 servings

3to4 servings

High(10) High(10)

2-!Ato4 5t07

1to2 servings

3to4 servings

Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:

Rarebeefsteak

—

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

2t03YZ 4t06

2t03% 4t06

3t06 7t09

2t03?A

4t06

1%to2%

2!Ato3%

l%to2% 2YZto3 3t03Y.Z

2t03%

1to2 servings 3to4 servings

1 to2servings

3to4 servings

1to2servings

3to4 servings

1to2pieces

3to4 pieces lto2

3t04 2

4 8

1to2servings

Well donebeef,chops,ribs,etc.

Hamburgersor meatloaf (4-ozo/serving)

Chickenpieces Hotdogsandsausages Breakfastsausagelinks

Riceandpasta (2A-%cup/serving)

Toppedormixedwithsauce (%-?4cup/serving)

5t07 7t09

1to2servings 3 to4servings

High(10)

Tip:Covermaindisheswithwaxpaper.Do notcoverrareor mediumraremeats.Whenheatingor reheating3or 4 servingsofmeatslicesor

pieces,rotatecookware1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Sandwiches&Soups

Moistfalling:Sloppyjoe,barbecue,hamsalad,

1to2servings

High(10) etc.inbun. 3to4 servings High(10) (?4cup/serving)

Thickmeat-cheesefflling;withfirmbread 1 to2servings

High(10)

to l%

2t04

2t03

soup

Waterbased 1to2servings High(10) (1cup/serving) 3to4 servings

High(10)

1can(10-oz.)

High(10)

reconstituted

Milk-based

1to2servings

High(10)

(1cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10)

1 can(10-OZ.)

High(10)

reconstituted

2t04 3t07 5t07

2t04 5t09

6t09

Tip:Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

Page 11

Item

Amount BowerLevel ApproximateTim%Minutes

Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. 1to2servings High(10)

ll#5@4

(%cup/serving)

3to4savings High(10) 3tQ7

1can(16s02,)

High(10)

4t05

Largepiecesor whole:asparagusspears,potato 1to2servings

High(10)

3to!!

3to4servings

High(MI)

6tQ8

1WI(16=02,)

High

(lo)

6t07

Cornonthecob 1to2W’s High(10) 4tQ6

3to4ears

High(10)

7@lo

M&hedpotatoes

1to2servings High(10)

2104

(%Cup/serving)

3to4servings

High(10) 5t07

Tip:Covervegetablesfor

mostevenheating,

sauces

Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch !4cup

High(10) lto2

1cup High(10) 2t03

Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, %cup

High(10) 2t03

spaghettisauce,etc.

1cup High(10)

4t05

CMl (16-oz.)

High(10)

5t07

Creamytype %cup

High(10) 2t03

1cup

High(10)

4t05

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter,

Ik3k!ryR-9ods

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls,

nutor fruitbread

—

Dinnerrolls,muffins

Pie:fruit,nutorcustard

%of8or9-in.pie=l serving

(useminimumtimeforcustard)

Tip:Donotcover.

1piece 2pieces 4pieces 9-in.cakeor U rollsor

doughnuts

: 6t08

1 slice 2slices 4slices %in.pie

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

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

High(10) High(10)

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

%to 1

l!4t02 2t021/2 2t04%

Y2to %

?Jitol

%to 1

!/2

lVito2%

Y2tol

to 1% 2!Ato3 3t05

GriddleFoods

Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.X4-in.)

Plain,notopping 2or3pieces High (10)

lto2%

Syrup&butter

2or3pieces

High(10)

1t02%

With2sausagepatties(cooked)

2or3 pieces

High(10)

2t03

Tip:Donotcover.

Beverages

Coffee,tea,cider,otherwaterbased 1to2servings High(10)

3t06

6to9oz.=1serving Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2 servings High(10)

3t05%

6to9 oz.=1serving

Tip:Donotcover.

—-

— —-

_. —

—

—.

PlateofLeftovers

Meatplus2 vegetables

1plate

High(10)

4t05

Page 12

Miostmg‘“ Guide

1.Unwrapfd. Ifh isdifficulttoremoveplasticgrocerystoretray,itmaybenmwvcdafterfirsthalfoftime,Placefbodinmicmwwx$afb

c@@ dish.

2. Afterfmt halfofcookingtime,removeanyremaining

wrap,Breakf~ apartor separate,ifpossible.Removeany-W, ifp~b~~~

Shieldbonetips,thinmeator warmareasoflargepiecesoffd withfoil.

3.Large

bu~ roastsmayhaveicycenter.Allowl!lto60minutesstandtime.RxdtrymaybeplwedunderrunningcodwatmVWgibh$~~ &

removed.

4, Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecool,butsofkmxiin

allareas,Ifstillslightlyiq aftersecondhalfofdefrostingthtw,n?tumtomhxowxw?oven

verybriefly,or letstandafewminutes.

First

Half SecondHalf Pbwer

Fwd

Time,Min. IlnM,Min.

Level

COmmtmts

Meat

Bacon(12-16oz.pkg.)

Franks(l-lb.)

Ground:beef&pork (l-lb.)

(2-lb.) “

RoastBonelessBeef

(Up to4-lb.)

BonelessPork

(Up to3-lb.)

Roast,BoneinPork

(Up to3-lb.)

Stdq, chops&cutlets;

beef,lamb,pork &veal

Sausage,bulk (1-lb.tllly) (l-lb.roll)

Sausage,link(?4tol-lb.) Sausage,patties

(12-oz.pkg.)

7t09

7to8perlb. 7to8 perlb.

6to7perlb.

4%to6% perlb.

3t04 3t04

3 3

2t03

5t06 9to 11

6to7perlb. 6to7 perlb,

4to

5per lb.

4to5perlb.

3%to5?4 3t05

2%to3% 2t03

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Placeunopened

packageinoven.‘Ibrnoverafterfht

half,Letstand5minutes,

Placeiuwpenedpackageinown,Micmwavejustuntil frankscanbeseparated,‘lUrnoverafterfirst4minutes,

Placeunwrappedmeatincookingdish,Scrapeoff softenedmeataftereachhalfoftinw,Setaside,After

secondhalfoftime,breakupremainingblock, micmwave1to3minutesmoreorletitstand10minutes,

Placeunwrappedmeaton trivetincookingdishin oven.Afterhalfoftime,turn roastoverandshield ends,Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30 minutes.

Placeunwrappedmeaton trivetin cookingdishin oven.humroastoverandshieldtopthinboneswith

foilduringsecondhalf.Letstand30minutes. Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayeron trivetin

—

cookingdishinoven,TWnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.

Removeanydefrostedpieees.Aftersecondhalfof time,separatepieceswithtableknife.Letstandto completedefrosting.

llwnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. !Ihrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeand shieldendswith foil,mm overonceduringsecondhalfoftime.

Rearrangeafterfirsthalfoftime. Rotatepattiesafterfirsthalfoftime.

Rxdtry

Chicken,broiler-fryer,

6to7perlb.

4to5perlb.

Defrost(3) Placeunwrappedchickeninsinglelayerontrivetin

cut

Up(1to1%-lb.)

cookingdishinoven.?Ibmchickenoverafterhalfof

timeand separatepieces.Aftersecondhalf,remove defrostedpieces.Microwave2to4 minutesmore,if necessary.

Whole(2?4to3%-lb.) 7to8perlb. 5perlb.

Defrost(3)

Placeunwrappedchickenontrivetincookingdishin oven.Afterfirsthalfof time,turnoverchicken.Shield boneends,wings,tailand warmareaswithfoil.

Comishhen

8perlb. 6to8per lb.

Defrost(3) Placehensin cookingdishinoven.TVrnoverafterfirst

halfof time.Shieldlegendsandwingtipsifnecessary, Rinsecavitytoloosengiblets.

Page 13

FirstIHdf SecondHalf Rwww

Thne,Min. Thet Min.

Level

COmments

—.

Fish&$eafwd

Fillets(l-lb.) Steaks(6to 16-02.) Steaks(1to2-lb.)

Wholefish(8 to 16-02,)

Mice

ufiwrappedfishindish.~m ovwdbxflr$tMM

oftime,

shkddendswithfoii,Aft$r$econdNdft)f

the,holdundercoldwtertoseparate,

5 3t04 5t07

5t06 3t04 st!37

Defrost@ Defrost

(3)

Defrost(3)

Phwofi$h\ncookingdish,‘iWnoverdkx fimthalfof

timeandshieldMl#@colonwBhW. A&rwxondMfof tit rhuwciwky

Whhcoldv@@rto_kt@ *W

Defrost(3)

4t07

3t05

SpreadahWish

h shtglelayerIncookhgdish,Brwdt

upailer5minutes,Letstand5miriutw,Place

MockIn

cassmdmTM overafterfirsthdfoftima

Shellfish,smallpieces(l-lb,) Shellfish,blocks,crabmeat (6-02,pkg.)

Shellfish,large

;

4tos

2t04

4t06

none

3t04

Defrost(3) I?efrost(3)

Arrangeincookingdish,

‘Ibrncnwandseparabafwr

firsthalfof thne.

4t06

Defrost(3)

Placeblockincasserole,Breakupafterfht hdf oftinwOysters

(8 to 12-oz.container)

scallops (l-lb.pkg.)

Defrost(3)

Piace

unwrappedWM1OPSincookingdhhhtoven,

Thrnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime,

Defrost(3)

5t07

Crablegs–l to2 (8 to

~()-oz.)

Lobstertails-1 to2 (6 to 9-oz.)

Wholelobsterorcrab

(l%-lb.)

4t06

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3)4t06

Placeincookingdishwithdarkersideup.‘ISwnover S.–

6t07

Defrost(3)

afterfirsthalfof time, ‘

— — —

Breads,cakes

Breadorbuns(l-lb.) 4t06 none Defrost(3) Heat& serverolls(8-oz.pkg.)

4t05

none

Defrost(3) Coffeecake(11to 14%-oz.) Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.) Sweetrolls(8%to U.-oz.)

5t07 4t07 4t06

%ito2 4t06

none none none none none

‘Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

—

—.

Doughnuts(1to4)

Doughnuts,glazed

(1boxof8to 12) Frenchtoast(2slices) Cake,frosted2to3layer

(17-OZ.)

Cake,filledortopped

1 layer(12?4to 16-oz.)

Poundcake(10%-oz.) Cheesecake,plainor

fruittop(17to 19-oz.)

Crunchcakes&cupcakes Fruitor nutpie (8-in.) Creampie

Custardpie

4t05 3t04

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

none

Letstand10to20minutes.

2t04 Defrost(3)

Removefromfoilpanifneeessmy,Letstand10minutes.

none

4t05 6t09

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Removefromfoilpanif necessary.Letstand10minutes. Removefromfoilpan if necessary.Let stand20to30

minutes.

none none

%to 1%each

6t08 3t04 13to 15

Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

none none none none

Letstand10minutes. Letstand15to25minutes. Letstand25to35minutes.

Fhdt

Fresh(10to 16-02.)

7to 10 none Defrost(3)

Removefoilor metal.Placepackageinoven.After minimumtime,breakupwithfork.Repeatif necessary.

Plasticpouch(10-oz.pkg.) 5t07 none

Defrost(3) Placepackagein oven,Flexpackageonce.

Page 14

(hlWXlifXICC Fti (Aide

1.MostCOIiVeniSlC4ftisWI berf3hC?3td~ lXliC1’0W&W3Oldy,$]M $leySS?2Sh4dy COOk@d,AhHIYSW? mk~@&$S WO&’W#m@kSS Of

plastic).Forfds needingbrowningorcrisping,conventionallwldngisrecommended.

-&@!

2. Removefoodfromfbilcontainersover3/44n,high,

—

Food Container Cover

PbwerLevel&Time

(XMnmenm

Appetizem&snacks

Pastrybites

Microwavw NO

High(10)

safedish

Frozenprepared I%pertowel No Hjgh(10)

sandwiches

Frozeneggor pizzarolls (6%to7!6-oz.pkg.)

Cannedsausage

(s-oz.can) Fishsticks

(6to8-oz.pkg.)

Pizza,frozen (individualsize)

Microwave- No High(10) safedish

Microwave- Wa paper

High(10)

safbdish Microwave- No High(10)

safedish Microwave- No Med-.High

(7)

safedish

2t04mln, 2to3tnhh

persandwich 3!4to5rein,

3to4mint 6to8mint 4to6min.

Eggs(&cheese

Scrambledegg substitute (8%-oz,carton)

Cheesesouffle

(12-OZ.pkg.)

Scrambledeggs breakfast(6!A-oz.) withsausageand

hashbrownpotatoes

Microwavesafedish

Microwave-

safepie plateand custardcups

Package

papertray

Defrost(3)

5?4to61Amin. ToDefrost:Defrostincarton4% minutes.

Pourintocasserole.Breakupiceanddefrost 2%minuteslonger,

Meal-High(7) 6to7rein,

ToCook:Stirafter2minutes,thenevery minuteuntildesiredfirmness.

No Defrost(3)

7?4to11min. ToDefrost:Placeinpieplate,Stirtwice,

Meal-High(7) 8to9 min.

ToCook:Dividebetween3or4 buttered custardcups,6 to7-oz,Rearrangeafter6 minutes,Soufflesaredonewhencenteris almostset,

Pkg.cover Meal-High(7) 4 to6min. Removepapertrayfromcarton.‘Ihrnback

clearfilmtoexposepotatoes.

Fish& SINi!ufiih

Crab,shrimpor lobsternewburg (6!4-oz.)

Fish&chips (5to 14-OZ.)

Deviledcrabcakes (6-oz.)

Breadedfish (5to 1O-OZ.)

Package pouch

Packagetray ormicrowavesafedish

Microwavesafedish

Microwave-

safedish

High(10)

5to6min.

Placepouchinmicrowave-safedish. Puncturepouchwithforktovent,Stirbefore serving.

No High(10)

5to8min. Distributeevenlyontrivetinmicrowave-safe

dish.

No High(10) 3?4to5min. Distributeevenlyontrivetin microwave-safe

dish.Rearrangeallerhalfoftime.

No High(10) 5to8min. Distributeevenlyontrivetinmicrowave-safe

dish,orline withpapertowels.Rearrange afterhalfoftime.

Meat

Frozenmeats (5to8-oz.)

(10to 16-02.) Drymixes

(hamburgeradded)

TVdinners (6to 8-oz.) (8%to 12-oz.)

Microwave- Lidorplastic safedish

wrap.Donot High (10)

orpouch

coverpouch. High(10)

Microwave- Lid High(10) safecasserole

Packagetray

Cartonor

and carton plasticwrap High(10)

High(10)

Stirmeatpiecesandspoonsauceoverafterhalf

4to 10min.

oftime. If pouchpackageis used, puncture

8to 18min. withforktovent,Donotcoverpouch.

11to 15min. Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter

7minutes. Removeibilcover.Removebrownieorcobbler

10to 12min.

desserttocustardcup;coverandmicrowave

8to 12min. on Meal-High(7) 1%to3minutes.Replace

dinnerincartonorcoverwithplasticwrap, Letstand2 or 3minutesbeforeserving.

—

Page 15

mod

Gntainfir Cover

PbwerLevel&‘Ilrne

Cmnnwm

E%sta,Rice

Microwavc-

Lidor

High(10)

safedish

plasticwrap

Pouch

No High(10)

5to7min.

Stirbeforeserving,Camedspaghetti,

etc.(16-oz.)

$m10min. Placepouchinmicmwawsafi?dkh,Fwwtm

pouchwithforktovmit,StkIM@rcserving.

Frozenriceinpouch

(10-OZ.) Frozenmacaroni&

cheese,spaghetti

(8 to 14-oz.)

(20-OZ.)

Microwave-

Lidor

safedish

plasticwrap

Meal-High(7) Meal-High(’7)

Stirbeforeswving,

12to17mint

16to18rein,

RotateevmyMmhwtmLetstandS

minutes

20to26rein,

beforeserving,

34to37mini

Microwave- Lidor safedish

plasticwrap Medium(5)

Medium(5)

Frozenlasagna (lo%-oZ.) (21-OZ.)

I?ouh’y

Microwave-

Lidor

Placeinmicrowave-safedish,Cover;Mr

21~to4mint

afterhalfoftime,

4to 6mint 4to6rein, Placepouchinmicrowave+wfedish,Slit

pouchbeforemicrowaving,

Canned (5 to 10WOZ.)

(14to24-oz.)

safedish

plasticwrap

High(10) High(10)

Frozenpouch (5to6%-OZ.)

Pouch

No High(10)

Microwave- No

Meal-High(7)

safedish

7to14min.

Stirorrotateafter5mintFrozenmaindish

(12-oz.pkg.)

—

Iflabeldoes notstate“fullycooked!’check

5to6 min. fordoneness.

10to14min.

Microwave- No safedish

High(10) High(10)

Frozenfriedchicken (2pieces) (l-lb.-4to6pieces)

—.

—

Sauces,Gravies

Canned Microwave- Lidor

High(10)

5to6 min. Stirafterhalfoftime.

(10to 16-oz.) safedish

plasticwrap

—– —

——

Vegetables

Placeonmicrowave-safetrivetordish. Rearrangeafterhalfoftime.

Puncturepouchwithfork2to3times.Flex pouchbeforeserving.

Placeundrainedvegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.Cover.

Frozenbreaded (7 to 8-02.)

Microwavesafedish

Lidor

plasticwrap

High(10)

5to 8min.

9to 12min.Plasticpouch Microwave-

safedish Microwave-

safedish

Canned (8 to 9-02.) (15to17-OZ.) (28to32-oz.)

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

High(10)

3t04min. 5to6min. 7to9min.

2%to7 min.Microwave-

safedish

Lidor plasticwrap

Followpackageinstructions.Cover.After heating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra1 or2tablespoonsdrymix.Heat1to2minutes.

ToDefrost:Placesouffleinpieplate. ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups. SoufflesaredonewhencentersareaIrnostset.

Instantmashed potatoes (2 to 6 servings)

Frozensouffle (12-oz.pkg.)

Microwave-

safepie plateand custardcups

Defrost(3) Meal-High(7)

7to 10min. 6to7min.

Removeanyfoil.Rotateafterhalfoftime.Potatoes:baked, stuffed,frozen (1to2) (3to4)

Microwavesafedish

ortrivet

Waxpaper

High(10) High(10)

9to 14min.

16to22min.

Page 16

Meats

L Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(plasticorglass).

_~.

2.Seeguidebelowforspecifichistruetions.Aftertwo-thirdsofcookingtime,[urnmeatCYWXShieldwithfiilwwbonetip%~~n~~ ~~ or

portionsthatarestartingtoovercook. ~

3. Standingtime:AI1owabout10minutesstandingtimefor mostroastsbeforecarving.

Food

Container Cover FbwerLevel&Time Comments

Beef

Groundcrumbled

(forcasseroles orsoup) (l-lb.) (1%-lbs.)

Meatballs (l-lb.)

Patties

(4patties perlb,) (1to2patties) (3 to4patties)

Meatloaf (roundloaf)

(loafshape)

Casserole

No Stirevery

2MN@&AddsatIceorcassmk?

ingredientsandfinhih,‘b cook

frozvm Mink,

microwave12to15mlnu~,breakingUPand

High(10) 7t09min,

stirringeverySminuhwj

High(10) 10to12min.

Pieplate Waxpaper High(10)

9to10min.

Arrangearoundedgeofdi~h,l?otatedl$b1/4

or8-in. turnafter

halfoftime,

rounddish 8-in.square Waxpaper

Ifdesired,

addbrowningSSNNX%Letpatties glassdish stand,covered,2minutes, (withtrivet

High(10)

3%to5 rein,

ifdesired) High(10)

6%~ 8rein,

orceramic dinnerplate(For 1to2patties,usepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels,)

Pieplateor

Plasticwrap

loafdish

High(10) 29 to 31min. Letstand10minutesaftercooking, Meal-High(7) 36to42min. Shieldendsof loafwithfoiltoprevent

overcookinglast 15minutes,

Rm$ts

Potroasts

(Up to3-lbs.)

Tenderroasts(rib, highqualitymrnp,

sirlointip)

(Up to 3-lbs.)

Vealshoulder, boneless

(Up to 3-lbs.)

Lamb,bonein, shankhalf (3-lbs.)

Boneless

(Up tO3-lbso)

2qt. casserole or8-in. squaredish

8-in.square

dishand trivet

8-in.square dishand

trivet 8-in.square

dishand

trivet

8-in.square

dish

Lidor waxpaper

Waxpaper

High(10), 13min.

then

Low(3) 30 to 35min.

perlb.

Medium(5)

Min.

Internal

perlb. Temp.

Rare 10to 12 115°to 125°

Medium 12to15 125°to 140°

Well 15to 18 140°to155° Medium(5) 16to 17%min.

perlb.

Medium(5)

Min.

Internal

perlb. Temp.

M@um ~% b 13

130°

Welldone 17to 19 170° Medium(5)

Min.

Internal

perlb. Temp.

Medium 14 130°

Well done 17to 19 170°

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup waterperpoundofmeat.Coverwithlidor waxpaper.Tbrnoverafterhalfoftime.Add vegetablesifdesiredafterhalfoftime, Re-coverandfinish.

Startmeatfatorcutsidedown,Rotate1/2 turnafterhalfoftime,Letmeatstand10to

15minutesbeforecarving.Ifdesired,brush

withbrowningsaucebeforecooking.

Thrnoverafterhalfoftime.

lbrn overafterhalfof time. Shieldendof shankbone withfoilduringfirsthalfoftime.

fim overafterhalfof time. Wieldsmaller endofroastwithfoilduringlasthalfof cooking.

Lamb,vied

Chops&cutlets

Brown‘N

No PreheatBrown‘NSeardish6to 8 minutes.

(1to2)

Seardish

High(10)

7to9 min.

‘Ihmchop/cutletoverafier3minutes.

perlb.

(3to4)

High(10) 8to 10min.

perlb.

Page 17

Food

Container Cover

PowerLevel&The

Comments

I%rk

Bacon

Porksausage patties(raw) (%-lb.-4 patties)

Porklinksausage (raw)

Canadianbacon (2 slices) (4 slices) (6 slices)

Porkchops

(2–?4to%-lb,) (3–% to l-lb.) (4–1tol%i-lb.)

Porkroast

(Up to3-lbs.)

Cannedham (3-lbs.)

Shankorbutthalf,

fullycooked

(Up to3-lbs.)

Hamloaf

Hamslices&steaks

(Up to 3-lbs.)

Microwavesafeplate

Microwavesafie cookware

Microwavesafe cookware

Microwave-

safedinner plateor8-in. squaredish

Microwavesafe8-in.

squaredish ontrivet

8-in.square

dish 8-in.square

dish

6-cLJp

ringmold

8-insquare dish

Papertowel

Waxpaper

Plasticwrap

Cookingbag

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper

High(10)

Hjgh(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

Medium(5) Medium(5) Medium(!3)

Medium(5)

lt01!4mln.

perslkx 8t09%min.

?4to1

min.

perlink

1to 1%min. 1%to2 min.

2to3rein,

10to 14minp 14to16min.

17to21mine ~(’)to24rein, perlb.

14to 16min.

perlb,

16to 18min.

perlb,

20 to25min.

11to 13min.

perlb,

ArrangeinrJn@~layer,R@armngeMm’Mf

time,

Arrangeinsinglelayer,Re&rr@n&aftcrhaif oftime,

Arrangeinsingielayer,

BrushwithbarbecueMUX?orbrowning agent,ifdesired,L@standcovered5to10 minutesbeforeserving,Rotatedish1/2turn afterhalfoftime,

Tieendofbagsecurely.Donotusemetal

twistties,

Tieham.Shieldaroundtopcutedgeswith l-inchstripoffoil.Placeon trivet,

Shieldedgeofhamwithl-in.widestripof foil,Add1/4cupwaterand cover.Letstand

5to 10minutesbeforecarving.

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving,If a glaze isdesired,spoonpineappleorapricot preservesovercookedhamloafa few minutesbeforeserving.

Tbrnoverafterhalfoftime.

GraviesandSauces

1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybut mostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceor twicewhile microwaving.

3. Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.

Food

Container Cover

PowerLevel&Tim Cements

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—-

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w.- T

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Graviesandsauces

Glassmeasure

thickenedwithflour

orbowl

orcornstarch

Thin,liquidsauces

Casserole

(aujus, clam,etc.)

Meltedbutter

Glassmeasure sauces Clarifiedbutter

—

Thickspaghetti,

Casserole,

barbecueor

largebowl

sweetisoursauces

1cup:High(10) 4to5%min. Microwavefat,flour andsalttogetherto

meltandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish cooking.Increasetime1to2minutesper additionalcupofsauce.

1cup:High(10) 4 to5min.

Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated ingredients.Stirweiland microwaveto finish.

Y2cup:High(10) 72to 1min.

Microwavebutterjusttomelting.For clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet stand

1Acup:High(10) 2%to 3 min.

untillayersseparate.Pouroff anduseclear toplayer.

Yes 2cups:High(10) 4to 7min. Stir ingredientstogetherthenmicrowave,

stirringafterhaIfof time. Let stand5 to 10 minutestodevelopflavor.

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Pmhy

1.Usemicrowavetrivetforturkeybreastandothersmallpoultryw notedbelow,

2.Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingforupto10minutes.

Food

Container Cover PowerLevel&‘I%ne

Commen@

–a

Chicken

Pieces

Plateor8-in, squaredish

Whole Unstuffed 8-in.square (upto5-lbs.) dish

3to5min. perpiece

Brush

withbrowningmuwifdesired,

Arrangeinsingk?layerincuoklngdhh so thickestrnMtyphws menearedge$d’di$h,

Waxpaper

High(10)

Wax

paper High(10)

High(10)

10to12mint

perlb,

Brushwkhbrowningfiauc~if dwhad,Place chickenbreastsideupindi~hfindcoverwhh waxpaper,

Add1/3cupwatertocookingbag,W btig

neffrclosuretovent,Donot U* metalticon bag,Cookbreastsideup,

10to12min.

perlb.

Oven-proof cookingbag

placedin8-in.

squaredish

BrushwithbrowningsauceifdesircdtPlace chickenbreastsideup

indishandcoverwith

waxpaper.

stuffed 8-in.square

dishwithtrivet

Waxpaper

Meal-High(7) 18to21mint

perlb,

CamisilHens

Whole(stuffed

8-in.square

Waxpaper High(10)

9to 11min.

Placebreastsideupindish.

orunstuffed) dish perlb.

Halves

8-in.square Waxpaper

High(10)

10to12min. Arrangebreastsideup indish,onbedof

dish perlb.

stuffing,ifdesired,

~l?~f3Y ~1’~~ 8-in.square

Waxpaper Meal-High(7) 17to20min.

Rotate1/2turnafterhalfoftime,Brushwith

(3to4-lbs.)

dishandtrivet

perlb.

butterandbrowningsauce.Letstand10 minutes,

1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutes atlercooking.

2, Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish,orusea lightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

3. Donotovercookfish. Checkatminimumtime.

Food

Container Cover

PowerLevel6!%The

Comments

Fish

Filletsorsteaks (l-lb.)

8-in.square

dish

Waxpaperor High(10)

8 to 10min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Let stand

plasticwrap

3minutesbeforeserving.

Plasticwrap

High(10) 5to7 min.

Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.

perlb.

Letstand3minutesbeforeserving.

Plasticwrap

High(10)

3to4 min. Arrangeincircle.

Wholefish

8-in.square

dish.

Oysters,clams (6)

Shrimp,peeled (1-lb.)

Pieplateor shallowdish

Pieplateor

shallowdish

Plasticwrap

High(10)

5to6min. Stironceduringcooking.

Lidor High (10)

5%to7 min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.

plasticwrap

Shrimp,unpeeled (l-lb.)

2-qto

casserole

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m andClkese

L Prepareeggsmanywaysinthemimwam?oven(seebelow).ASwq@piercewholeyo!ksbeforeWcrowavingtopreventINJEMW.

2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheathwshe]lhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

3.Cookeggsjustuntilset.Theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.

Food

(!ontahmr Cover PbvwrLevel&TtmeJ

Ctmmlent!i

—.

Scrambled

Glass measuring cupor casserole

Basiceggs

Buttered custardcup

Poachedeggs

I%-qt.

(4 maximum) casserole

Fluf@omelet 9-in$pieplate (3 eggs)

Quiche Microwave-

safeI-qt.

measureand 9-in.quiche dish

Plasticwrap

Casserole lid

Nled+ligh(7)

Medium(5)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

Medium(5) High(10)

High(10)

@214 @n,

peregg

1%to2% mint

peregg 6t08min,

130i}2cups water

1%to2 rein,

peregg Meltbutter

1%min.

8to9 min. Filling:

8t09min, Quiche:

14to 17min.

Nwe 1

twpoonbutterperqg indhh,

MicmwnvetitHigh(10)untilnwltdr Swarnblethoeggt?withthebW4randi table~poon

MkperEM.Pl@whtWmm!

microwmwfarhalfoftotalthrwWit’$@ portion~fromtlwout$kle@

th~center,

Fini8hcooking,Allowtostand1of2m~~, Puncwemembraneof’yo!kmprevent

blJr8thIgtRearrangejfn@WMu’yt Heat2cupshottapwater6to8minutm

coveredonHigh00),Breakeggsontoplate, puncturemembrane,NipeggsgentlyMO

water,Cover,Cooka~cordh)gtoguide,

Removewithdotted~poon, Placepieplateoninvertedmuccr,Push

cookedportiontocenter,Cookuntilpartially

set,Sprinklecheeseoveromelet,Micmwavc

%to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslight]ymelted,

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirring every2minutes,Pourfillingintoprecooked shell,Microwaveadditionaltime

shownat

left,

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Cheese

Fondue Microwave- Coveror High(10)

Toheatwine

Use1cupwine and3 tablespoonsflourper

safe2qt. dish

plasticwrap 5min.

poundof shreddedcheese,Addcheese,flour

Meal-High(7) 5to7min.

andseasoningstohot wineandmicrowave atMeal-High(7),stirringeveryminute, untilsmootht

Bread$

1.Crustonbreadswillbesoft.Outsidecoloroffoodswillbesameas colorof batter(outsideswillnotbrown).Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatter withcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Toincreasebrowncoloronupsidedownbreads,linedishwith brownsugarcaramelmixturebeforemicrowaving.

Food Container Cover

Powerlkve~&Time

Comments

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Coffeecakes 8-in.round

High(10) 8to 9 min.

dish

Cornbread,mix

8to9-in.

No Meal-High(7) 11to 13min.

Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle

(8-oz.pkg.) tubedish*

cookingdishwithfinelychopped,canned, frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving, Tim outofpanupsidedownto serve.

Muffins

Paper-lined No Usemicrowavemuffincontaineror

(1muffin) muffincups

High(10)

?4to 1 min.

homemademuffincups(madebycutting

(2to4)

(Donotuse

High(10) 1!4to3 min. downpaper hotdrinkcups).

(5to6) foilliners)

High(10)

2to4 min.

Quickbreads,

Glassloaf

Meal-High(7)

14to 16min.

Rotate1/4turnafter8minutes.Whendone,

loaf dish

toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturning outof dish. Cool.

*Iftubedishisunavailable,usemicrowave-safe8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

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PastaandRice

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic).

2. Usehottesttapwaterasdirectedbelow;thereislessevaporationina microwaveoven,Add1to2teaspoonssaltand1W#pMM@ii.

3.ForriceorMinuterice,usethesameamountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addmguhwamountsalt,

4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingpla~ticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent,

5.Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime,Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermkxowaving.

6.Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalcooktimes,

Food

Container Cover

PbwerLevel&TMne

Comments

Macaroni (7to8-oz.)

Spaghetti (7to8-oz.)

Eggnoodles (8-oz.)

Rice,regular Jonggrain(1cup)

Rice,packaged pmxoked (Minute) (1%cups)

3-qt,straight sidedbowl

3-qt.straight

sidedbowl 3-qt.straight

sidedbowl 2-qt.

casserole

2-qt. casserole

Plasticwrap

High(10) 13to15rein, Add3cupswater.Stirafter10minutu.

Forrotinitypqcheckfordonenessafter 10minutes,

Plasticwrap

High(10)

13to15min.

Breakinhalf,Add3eup$wat6r.Stirafwr 10minutes,

Plasticwrap

High(10)

11to13rein,

Add4

cupswater,Stirafter7mhwtmTime

isthesameforspinachorreguhwnoodkw

Lidor

High(10) 18min.

Add1%cupswater,Stiral%%’12minutes,

plasticwrap

Letstand,ccwcred,5minutesbeforeserving,

Lidor High(10)

7?4min.

Add1%

cupswater,Stirafter3minutes,

plasticwrap

Cereal

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic).Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.

2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.

3. Donotcover(preventsspil.lover).

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4. Forsingleserving,usel-quartcasserole.Additionalservingswillrequirelargercontainer.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&‘l%ne

Comments

Oatmeal,quick

L@.casserole No High(10)

(1serving) or bowl

NOTE:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackage directionsforamountof waterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for 2 to2%minutes.

Oatmeal,

lqt. casserole No High (10) oldfashioned orbowl (1serving)

Grits,quick

lqt. casserole No

High(10)

(1serving)

orbowl

IWYI’E:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackage

directionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for %to 1minute.

Creamofwheat,

lqt. casserole No High(10) regular orbowl (1serving)

Creamofwheat,

l-qt.casserole No

High(10)

quick

orbowl

(1serving)

Creamofrice

l-qt.casserole No

High(10)

(1serving)

orbowl

3to3%min.

3to4 min.

4to5min.

2to3min.

1%to2min.

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6 servings,use3-qt.casserole.

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.Increasetimeabout2minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby2 minutesperadditionalserving,

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt. casseroleformorethan1serving.Increase time1to2minutesperadditionalserving.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt. casseroleformorethan1servingand increasemicrowavetimeby2 minutesper additionalserving.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt. casseroleformorethan1serving.Increase timeabout1minuteperadditionalserving.

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Viqigetzibks

1.AI&suscrnicrowawnafecookwm(#assorplastic),Cookmostv~~etableswhhtl$htcovertos@-xnthin.EWqMon$arepta?aescoukd intheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichn- nawaterWedforsteam

2.Donot

salttopsofvegetablesWoremicrowwing.Ifdesired,addsalttowaterhtdi$hbeforeaddingvc$etablt%%& cmw~im cw$e

brownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.

3.Cookingtimeforvegetablesafkts finishedtastetmdtexture,Minimumtimeonguidegivwfrwhta$teand

crhp+xtder texture Mufg

texturewithwelldevelopedflavor,cookmaximumtimeorlonger.

~ 4. SizeofPiecesafkotscookingtime.Largepiecesgenerallytakelongerthant$ma$luniformpk?t%m.

S.Justaswhencookingconventionally,vege~biemixturesshouldhavesimilardensitiesordcgraesof’fkmnmf$ in od$r @ *k -f

successfidly.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowaveWO1ltogeth$rtIfmictwwavingafirmwgutab!swith8#@

one(carrotsandpeas,forexample),cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillwokasfastasthepeasor M8ttcookinglargerw#mtplwxiw

first,addingpeasduringlastfewminutes,

Food Container Cover

IbwerLevel&Time

Comments

Vegetables

Slices,pieces

(broccoli,asparagus,

carrots)

Whole,halves orlargestarchy vegetables(winter squash,cauliflower,etc.)

Watery(tomatoes,

summersquash)

Potatoes

Stir-f~vegetables (6 to 8servings)

Blanchingfresh vegetablesfor freezing

Frozenvegetables(10-oz.)

Broccoli,Chopped

Spears Cauliflower,Flowerets Corn,WholeKernel

Peas,Shelled Spinach,Chopped Vegetables,Mixed

Casserole

Squaredishor

casserole

Casserole

2-qt.casserole

Glass

casserole

Yes High(10) 1lb,: 11to 17rnin,

High(10) 2lbs,:15to20rein,

Yes High(10) 1lb.(3to4):

lfito22rein,

High(10) 2lbs,(6to8):

18to22 min.

Yes High(10) 1lb,(3to4):

7to 12min.

High(10) 2lbs,(6to8);

10to 16min.

High(10) 1—4to6min. High(10) 2–8 to 11min. High(10) 3–12to 16min. High(10) 4–16to22min.

Yes

High(10) 14to 16min.

Yes High(10) 4to8min.

Add1/4to1/2cupwater,iffro?xtn,reduce time3to5minutesbecausevegetablmare

bhuwhedr Add1/2

cupwatertocauliflower,

Cut

inpiecesorhalves,Noadditional

waterneeded.

Prickskinbeforecooking,Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.

Tostirfryonetypeofvegetable,substitute

1tablespoono~lforwaterandfollow

techniquesinrecipeexamplebelow. Blanchonly1poundor 1quartprepared

vegetablesatatime.Placein 1 to2-qt. casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater, Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even colorandwillbeslightlysoftened.Cool drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately byplungingincontainerof icewater,

l-qt.casserole

Yes

High(10) 7to9min.

Yes

High(10) 7 to9min. No High(10) 8to 10min. No High(10) 7to9min.

Yes

High(10) 6to9 min.

Yes

High(10) 6to8 min. Use3tablespoonswater.

Yes High(10) 7to9 min. Use3tablespoonswater.

SW FryVegetables Redpe Example

POWERLEVEL:High(10)

MiCFtOWAVETIME:18to20

min., total

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1tablespoonbutter

2medumonhxm,

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4smallgreen . .. o........

pepper,cutk V&h widestrips

1cupcarrots(3medhm]

diagoruaMydeed 1cupbroccoli#lowerets 1cupcauliflowerflowerets

In2-qt.glasscasserole,

% cupthidydced. ..

Addmeatandmushrooms

placeoii, butterandonions.

cooked

mea~ andcontinueto Wlerowave

Mkmwaveuncoverd at

%cupsliced

atHughUncoveredfm’

Hflghfor6IMhutesuntilhot.

rrtushirooms 6to$3Mimutesmore.

Stirinandmixweilgreen

Makes6to8 servings

pepper,carrots,broccoli,

lfairkdl!lon~Peeledanddeveinedrawshrimp,or

cauliflowerandcelery.

Mkmwawecoveredat

choppedcookedchickencanbesubstitutedformeat.

IiWghfor6 Minutes.

4$%tdkUxhry,

dkgondly sliced

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CakesandDesserts

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic),

2.Beforeaddingmeasuredamountofbatter,greasedishesorlinedishwithwaxpaperforeasyremoval;however,doMNflour.

3.Rotatedishes1/4turnevery5minutesunlessdirectedotherwise,

4,Cakesaredonewhentoothpickorlongskewerstuckincentercomesout

clean,

5.Coolcakeindishsetdirectlyon heat-proofsurfaceorwoodenboard10to45minutes(check

packagediwtionsforsomelargecak!$)b@biw

invertingtoftish cooling.

Crustoncakeswillbesoft,Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting,

7.Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting,

Food

Container Cover

PbvverLevel&‘Ilhne Conmenb

cd’te$

Commercialmix

Basic buttercake

Pineappleupside downcake

Cupcakes

(1cupcake) (2to4) (5to6)

Barcookies

Bakedapples

orpears

8-in.roundor squaredish

14to16-cup flutedtube cakepan

Greased8-in. rounddish

8-in.round

dish

Paperlined cupcaker

8-in.square dish

Microwavesafedishor casserole

Wkxpaper

Waxpaper

Lidor plasticwrap

High(10)

Meal-High(7)

High(10)

9to11rnin,

14to16min.

14to15min.

13to15min.

%to 1min. 1%to3 min.

3to4 min.

13to 18min.

3to4 min.

perpiece

Dividebatterinto2baking

dishes, Microwave1layer@atime,LA%stand10 minutes,Rotate1/4turnevery3minutes,

Useallbatter,Rotate1/4turnevery4 minutes,Let~tand20minutesbefore invertingtocool,

Rotate1/4turnafter6minutm,Letstand

heat-proofcounterorwoodenboardtocool

15minutes.

Rotate1/4turnevery4minutes.Whendone, toothpickstuckincakecomesoutclean,

Invertcakeontoplate,letdishstandover cakea fewminutes,

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers,Ifso, removecupcakesastheyaredoneand continuecookingtheresta fewsecondsmore,

Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Rotatedish

1/2turnafterhalfoftime.Cutwhencool.

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting,

Candies

1,Alwaysuse microwave-safecookware(glassorplastic).Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplacechocolatein

paperbowltomelt.

2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot,Besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefully.

Food

Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments

S’Mores Papernapkin

orpaperplate

Caramelapples 1pint(2-cup)

measure

Marshmallowcrisp 8-in.square

dish

Chocolatebark 1%-qt.

casserole

orbowl

No High(10) 15seconds Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand

marshmallow.Microwave.

No High(10) 3t03?Amin.

Unwraphalfofa 14-oz.packageofcaramels intomeasuringcup.Add1tablespoonwater, Microwaveandstirsmoothbeforedipping4 applesintomixture.

Yes High(10) 3t04mino In 8-in.squaredish,placebutterand1O-OZ.

packagemarshmallows,Stirin5cupscrispy ricecereal.

Yes High(10) 3to 3%min. Place 12-oz.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin

container.Microwavetomelt. Add1cup wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm,

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l?reezer-to=ZhbleHomeIkofze

nFM(IsGuide

Defrost Hold

Food

Amount me me

I%werLevel&The Comments

Meatballs,raw

1recipe

(1.2)

13 5 High(10) 8to9min.

Arrangeincirelc;coverwithplasticwrap,

Rotate1/4turnMterhalfoftintw.For precookedmeatballs,reduce-h tinw periodby2minutes,

35 30 IvkxhHigh(7) 30 to34rein,

Coverwkh

plasticwrap,IfpmWOkd,W U2

cupwaterandmdu~cooktimepsrkxlby

10minutes,Rotate

1/2turnafhwUminutes,

30to35 none High(10) 17to22rein, (her withplasticwraptFrwzefoodinflat

oblongcasserolesforfastestheating,Break

8to10 5 High(10) 4to5 rein, upafterdefrosttime,StirhWwaythrough

cooking,

Meal-High(7)

10to15min.

Cover,Breakupandstirwhiledefro$thg

30 :

Meal-High(7)

25to30min.

andcooking,tospeedheating,

Meatloaf,raw 1 recipe

(roundloa~ 1 recipe

(1%-qt.)

1cup

(8-oz,) l-qt.

2-qt,

Saucycasseroles

(Chickenala King, chili,spaghettisauce, beefstew)

soup

cookingm-dmiqw?sfor

Mkxowavimg

EffectsofFoodCharacteristicson Microwaving

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DensityofFood.In bothconventionalandmicrowavecooking, densefoods,suchasapotato,takelongertocookorheatthanlight,

porousfoods,suchasapieceof cake,breadora roll.

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers

holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partialcovering allowsexcesssteam toescape.Ventingplasticwraporcoveringwith waxpaperservesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

RoundShapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodstoaboutl-in. fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapesandringscookmore evenly.Comersreceivemoreenergyandmayovercook.This mayalsohappenwhencookingconventionally.

ArrangingFoodonOvenShelf.Inconventionalbaking,you

positionfoods,suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sothathot air can flowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,youarrangefoodsinaring, sothatallsidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.

Delicacy.Foodswitha delicatetexturearebestcookedatlower powersettingstoavoidtoughening.

Stirring.Inrangetopcooking,youstirfoodsupfromthebottomto helpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowaving,youstircookedportions fromtheoutsidetothecenter,Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring

conventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.

—.

NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowit cooks.Verymoistfoods

cookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyisattractedtowater molecules,Fooduneveninmoistureshouldbecoveredorallowed tostandsoheatcandisperseevenly.

‘IbrningOver.Inrangetopcooking,youturnoverfoodssuch ashamburgers,soboth sidescandirectlycontacthotpan.When microwaving,turningisoftenneededduringdefrosting,orwhen

cookingfoodssuchashamburgersfromthefrozenstate.

FieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.Pieceswhich aresimilarinsizeand shapecookmoreevenly.Withlargepiecesof food,reducethepowersettingfor evencooking.

StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchasroastsor

ShapeofFood.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareascook fasterthan

thickones.Thiscanbecontrolledinmicrowavingbyplacingthick piecesneartheoutsideedge,andthinpiecesnearthecenter.

cakesareallowedto standtofinishcooh:ngorset.Standingtime isespeciallyimportantinmicrowavecooking.Notethatthe microwavedcakeisnotplacedona coolingrack.

Shielding.Ina conventionaloven,youshieldchickenbreastsor

bakedfoodstopreventover-browning.Whendefrosting,youuse smallstripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipsof wings andlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartswere

defrosted.

PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressureinfoods

whicharetightlycoveredbya skinormembrane.Prickpotatoes(as youdoconventionally),eggyolksandchickenliverstoprevent bursting.

Rotating.Occasionally,repositioninga dishintheovenhelpsfood

cookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthedishuntilthesidewhichwas tothebackoftheovenisto thefront.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedish

untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenistotheside,

Starting‘l?ernperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezeror refrigerator

takelongerto cookthanfoodsat roomtemperature.Timingsinour recipesarebasedonthetemperaturesat whichyounormallystore thefoods.

QuantityofFood.Inbothtypesofcooking,smallamountsusually takelesstimethanlargeones.Thisismostapparentinmicrowave cooking,wheretimeisdirectlyrelated tothenumberofservings.

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AdaptingYourFavoriteR@pes

130wtoConvertConventionalRecipesforMkmmaving@

Beforeconvertingyourrecipe,studyitintermsof microwaving.Isitoneofthemanyfixxkwhich microwavewell?Lookforcookingtechniqueswhichare similarto

microwavingtechniques,suchascovering, steamingor cookingin sauceorliquid.lfthe food requiresacrisp,friedcrustorverydrysurfhce,youwill

prefertocook itconventionally,Somerecipesmaynot beexactlythesamewhenmicrowaved,but youwillbe

pleasedwiththeresults,

Manyrecipeswillnotneedchangirig,MoW,dch cakes,candiesandmoistmeatloavesareexampk%

flinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicHw@, -

reducetheamountoraddmorethickeningtosmwaand gravies,Reducesomeseasonings:lackofwa~ratiofi intensifiesflavorfilSaltmeatsfind

vef@8bh% dtw

cmicing,

Ifaningredienttakeskmgw to microwavethan

others,substitufionewhichisprecwked(?rqui~~cooking,aswehavedoneinthe f“llcnvlngexample.

Ifthefoodissuitableformicrowaving,refertoasimilar recipeforcookingtechniques,powerlevel,timingand

possiblechangesiningredients.

Cm’mvanmnoindSpmlsh Rice

COOKINGTIME:45to50min.,total

minutes,uncovered.

powde~onion,salt,pepper

~cam{’t=lb.,

12-OZ.]

talmlltoes “

Makes4 to6 servings

Mkirowavesparlkhi Imx3

POWERLEVEL:High(10) MICROWAVETIME:19to23min.,total

IIh groundchuck,...

Into2-qt.casserole,crumble

4ca~packaged

precookedrice (Mhwte]

1can(I=h, 12=oz.]

tomatoes

1tablespooninstant

mincedmlon

2WmbkpomsWll

@owd63B’

2teaspoonssalt

‘/8WM3pmmpepper

beef.R#hwowaveat IHlgh (10]7 to9 WmNas, stirring after4 minutes.Drain.Add remainingingredientsand mixwell,cuttingtomatoes

todistributeevenly.Cover.

MWowaw9sI*High[W]12 to44Whwtes.Letstand5

to 10minutesbeforeserving.

Makes4to6 servings

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lwkmwaveute@/cm-

(hide

‘ljqwofUtensiK%olcvmre NWwWWeIJ$e$

Foil-1inedE%perBags,Boxesand

Bakingm=ays

Metalor partmetalpots,Ptms Thermometers,

SkewersandFoil

Ikays BoilableEIardandSoft

Plastics,

suchasRubbermaid

Glassjars,

suchas:forbabyfoods,

vegetables,entreessyrups,

saladdressing

HandmadeIWtery,Rwcelains

Stoneware

MicrowavePlasticssuchas:

AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor Plastics,MisterMicrowave,Nordic

Wm, Republic,T~, WeareverNupac

P@erorStyrofoamPlates

andcups

~ OvenGkwssuch as:AnchorHocking

FireKing,Glassbake,Heller,Jena,

~ Pyrex

RegularDinnerware,suchas: CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration,

Denby,ElCarnino,Franciscan, InternationalStoneware,Lenox, TemperWare,Marsh,Mikasa,

Pfaltzgraff

UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:

ComingCentura,FitzandFloyd Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine, Disheswithmetaltrim.

I%perTowelsandNapkins,

Wax&per

Glass-Ceramic(Pyroceram), suchas:CorningWi3re,

ProgressionGbyNoritake

PlasticWrap,CookingBags,

Boil-in-bags,StorageBags SpecialtyGlass-Ceramicand

I%rcelain,suchas:El Camino,

F.B.Rosers,Heller,MarshIndustries,

Avoid.

Useonlyfblltrays%-in.orMMFoilormd willtWIMX

microwaves,thuspreventingmmheating.Arcingamoccuriffoili%&MW

thanl-in.toovenwails.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander),

Defrosting,Heating Avoidheatingbabyfwdinjars,especiallymmttandeggmixtures,

Removemetalcapstowarmsyruporsoftensaladdr@ngfromrefkijpx@r,

Cookingandheating.

Cooking.

Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbeusedfor ==– short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.

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Cookingandheating.

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Heatingandsomecooking.

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None.

CookingBacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand servingsandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdin steam.

Cookingandheating.

Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).

Heating(storagebags). Recommendedformicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingofspecialfoods.

_ Pfaltzgfiff,“Shafford

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CareandCleaning

YournewMicrowave,Ovenis

avaluableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfollowing theseties:

@Keepyourovencleanand

swekt-smelling.Openingtheoven

doorafewminutesaftercooking helpsah-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwith

asolutionofbakingsodaandwater

keepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils onyouroven.

The insideand

outside ovenwallscan be scratched.

The controlpanel can be damaged.

● Don$t remove the mode stirrer

coverat thetopoftheoven

(microwave

feature 7 on page5).

Youwill damagethe oven.

BECERTAINPOWERISOFF BEFORECLEANINGANY P~’1’ OFTHISOVEN.

HowtoCleantheInside

floorandmodestirrercover.

Somespatterscanberemovedwith apapertowel,othersmayrequirea dampcloth,Removegreasy spatterswitha sudsycloth, then rinsewitha dampcloth.Do not use abrasivecleanersonovenwalls. NEVERUSEA COMMERCIAL

OVENCLEANERONANYPART OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled witha minimumofsudsy,warm water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor: Wipefrequentlywitha damp clothtoremoveallsoil.DONOT USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANINGPOWDERSOR

STEELANDPLASTICPADS. THEYWILLMARTHE SURFACE.

GlassCooking‘Ikay.Occasionally itisnecessarytoremovethe cooking

trayforcleaningofthetrayor oven.Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjust after cooking.Washitcarefullyinwarm, sudsywaterorin thedishwasher.

The traycanbebrokenif dropped. Remember,donot operatetheoven

withoutthecookingtrayinplace.

HowtoCleantheOutside

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour ovenwithsoapanddampcloth, rinsewithdampclothandthendry, W@ethe

windowcleanwitha dampcloth,Chrometrimisbest wipedwithadampclothandthen withadrytowel,

ControlRmel.Wipewithadamp cloth,Drythoroughly.Donotuse cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp objectsonthepanel--theycan damageit.

Door!ihu%aceoWhencleaning surfacesofdoorandoventhatcome togetheronclosingthe door,use onlymild,nonabrasivesoapsor detergentsappliedwitha sponge orsoftcloth.

I%werCord.Ifthe cordbecomes soiled,unplugandwashwitha dampcloth.Forstubbornspots, sudsywatermaybeused,but be

certaintorinsewithdampcloth anddrythoroughlybeforeplugging ~ cordintooutlet.

Specialnotewhenusing Brown‘NSearDish:If greaseis

present,highheatgeneratedon bottomof a Brown‘NSeardish maycausethegreasetobum onto theoventray.Thismaybe removed witha cleansersuchasBon Ami@

brandcleanser.

AfterusingBonAmi@brand cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly, followinginstructionsoncan.Do notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser onthe paintedsurfkcessuchasthe

walls.Itmayscratchthe paint.

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GROUNDINGINSTINJCTM3NS

- Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

~ Intheeventof~ ~~ectfic~short

circuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent. Thisapplianceis equippedwitha

powercordhavingagrounding

wirewithagroundingplug.The plugmustbe pluggedinto anoutlet thatisproperlyinstalledand

grounded.(Fig.1)

WARNIN~-~ProPer useofthegroundingplugcanresult

inariskofelectricshock.

Fig.1

~ Consult a qualified electrician or

servicetechnicianif the wounding

instructionsarenotcom~letely “

understood.or if doubtexistsas to

whethertheapplianceisproperly

grounded. Whereastandardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,itis yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationtohaveitreplacedwith aproperlygroundedthree-prong

wallreceptacle. Do

notunderanycircumstances

cutorremovethethird(ground) prongfmmthepowercird.

4&Ei&&

UseofAdapterPlugs

Usagesituationswhere appliance%powercordwill

bediscmnectedintkequently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyh~ards undercertainconditions,we

strong~yrecommendagainstthe useofanadapterplug.

However,

if you stillelect to usean adapter, wherelocal codespermit, a TEI’vIPORARYCONN13~ION maybe madeto a properlygrounded two-prongwallreceptaclebythe use

ofa UL listedadaptir (Fig. 2) whichisavailableatmostlocal hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETI-IOD

The larger slotintheadaptermust bealignedwiththe largerslotin the wallreceptacletoprovideproper

polarityintheconnectionofthe powercord.

Caution:Attachingtheadapter

groundterminaltothewall receptaclecoverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewismetal,andnot insulated,andthewallreceptacle isgroundedthroughthehouse wiring.Youshouldhavethe circuit

checkedbyaqualifiedelectrician tomakesurethereceptacleis properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthepower cordhornthe adapter,alwayshold theadapterwithonehand.If this

isnotdone,theadapterground terminalisverylikelytobreakwith repeateduse.Shouldthishappen, DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil

apropergroundhasagainbeen established.

Usagesituationswhere appliance%powercordwill bediscwmectedfrequently.

Donotuseanadapterpluginthese

situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercordplacesunduestrain ontheadapterandleadstoeventual failureoftheadaptergroundtmminal, Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

UseofExtensionCords

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly recommend againstthe use of an extensioncord. EIowever,if it is necessary to use an extensioncord, use only a 3-wire extensioncord that has a 3-blade groundingplug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shallbe equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15amperes).

you douseanextensioncord

withyourmicrowaveoven,the

interiorlightmayflickerandthe blowersoundmayvarywhenoven isin use. Cooktimesmaybe longeraswell.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

Allthesethingsarenormaiwithyourmicrowaveoven:

@Steamor vaporescapingfrom

Diting ovenlightandchangein

@SomeTJ1.~dio interference

aroundthe do-or. - - blowersoundmayoccurwhile -

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

@Lightreflectionarounddooror

operatingatpowerlevelsother

microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe

outercase.

thanhigh.

intefierencecausedbyothersmall

@Dullthumpingsoundwhileoven

appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

isoperating.

problemwithyouroven.

Ifyouneedmorehelp..cdl, tollfm: GEAnswerCenteP /800.6262000/ consumerinformationservice

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IfYouNeedService

Toobtainservice, seeyourwarranty

onthebackpageof thisbook.

We’reproudofour serviceand wantyouto be pleased. If for some

reasonyouare nothappywith the

serviceyoureceive,hereare three

stepsto followfor fimtherhelp. FIRST,contactthepeoplewho

servicedyourappliance,Explain whyyouare notpleased. Inmost cases, this will solvethe problem.

NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,

writeallthe details-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations

GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemisstill

notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance

ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

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WWRGEIUIICRC)WAEOVEN

WARRANW.

Saveproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalessllporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantypwkxi

WHATISCOVERED

LIMITEDC)NEMYEARWARRANTY

Foroneyearfromdateofodginai purchase,wewillprovide,freeof charge,partsandserviceiaborto repairorrepiaceanypwt of the mhmwaveoventhatfailsbecause

ofamanufacturingdefect.

LIMITEDADDITIONAL NINE-YEN?WARRANTY

Forthesecondthroughtenth yearfromdateoforiginaipurchase,

wiii provide,freeofcharge,a

re~lacement

magnetrontubeif

themagnetront~befaiisbecause ofa manufacturingdefect.Youpay fortheservicetriptoyourhome andserviceiaborcharges.

Rx eachoftheabove warranties:

To avoidanytripcharges,youmust

takethemicrowaveoventoa GeneraiEiectricFactoryService CenteroraGeneralElectric CustomerCare” servicerandpick itupfoiiowingservice.h-home

6+:

serviceisaisoavailabie,butyou

mustpayfor the servicetechnician’s

travei costs to yourhome.

%A/

Thiswarrantyisextsndedto theoriginalpurchaserandany

succeedingownerforproducts purchasedforordinaryhomeuse inthe48mainiandstates,Hawaii andWashington,D,C.{nAiad(athe

warrantyistheswneexceptthathis

LiMlTE13becauseyoumustpayto

shiptheproducftotheserviceshop orfortheservicetechnician’stravei coststoyourhome.

Aiiwarrantyservicewiiibeprovided

byourFactoryServiceCentersor

byourauthorizedCustomerCare”

Yod;ers duringnorrnaiworking

LookintheWhiteorYeiiowPages ofyourteiephonedirectoryfor

GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,

GENERALELECTRICFACTORY

SERViCE,GENERALELECTRiC-

i-iOTPOiNTFACTORYSERVICEor

GENERALELE~RIC CUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE.

WHATB N(Y1’COVERED o‘mproperi“s@ii’tioII.

Faiiureofthe product if it isused

/qHf%+-f~ SZH-Jdcc

ifyouhaveaninstallationproblem,

forotherthanitsintendedpurpose

4kwvteetl?ps-tcryouHmm-te

t%!~t.

contactyourdeaierorinstaiier.

orusedcommercially.

Youareresponsibleforproviding

ReadyourUse

and Carematerial.

Damagetoproductcaused

adequateeiectricai,gas,exhausting

ifyouthenhave anyquestions

byaccident,fire,floodsoracts

andotherconnectingfacilities.

aboutoperatingtheproduct,

ofGod.

pieasecontactyourdeaierorour

@Replacementofhousefusesor

WARRANK)RiSNOTRESPONSIBLE

ConsumerAffairsofficeatthe

resettingofcircuitbreakers.

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

addressbeiow,orcaii,toiifree:

GEAnswerCenter”

800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice

Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,so theabovelimitationor exclusion

maynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Toknowwhatyourlegalrightsareinyourstate,consultyour localorstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.

Warrantor:GeneralElectricCompany

Iffurtherhelpisneededconcerningthiswarranty,write:

Manager—ConsumerAffairs,GEAppliances,Louisville,KY40225

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