GE Spacemaker II JEM31F Use And Care Manual

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the best

Mcrowave

from

Oven

Use and Care of Spacemaker model

Features Auto Roast Auto Defrost

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Contents

Help

us

help

you. .

Before Using Your Oven Safety Instructions Features of Your Oven Your Touch Control Panel Set the Clock MinuteBecond Timer Cooking by Time

Cooking by Temperature Automatic Roasting

Guide Automatic Defrosting Defrosting by Time. To Remove the Oven

from Cabinet Mount Shelf Guide

Care and Cleaning Grounding Instructions

Use of Extension Cords

The Problem Solver

If You Need Service

Warranty

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hlicrowaving 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 Micmving:’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure Place Microwave water becomes hot, dish safe. used for microwaving.

Paper

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order and prevent spattering.

Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging.

Check your Cookbook.

Steam builds up pressure in

which are tightly covered

or

membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg

yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

1

cup water in a glass cup.

in

oven on or beside dish.

1-1

‘/z

minutes at

is

micrclwsve

If

dish heats, it should not

towels, wax paper, and

to

retain moisture

HIGH.

be

foods

by

a skin

If

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It

is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Microwave Oven properly.

Keep

it

handy for answers to your

questions.

If

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

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company 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

your Microwave Oven. Before

sending these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers correspondence or service calls concerning your Microwave Oven.

in

this card, please write

in

any

Be sure your Microwave Oven

.

It location of your Microwave Oven should a need occur for adjustments.

is

registered.

is important that we know the

All

These Things

Your supplier is responsible registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier be sure he has done your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or

if

you are not the original purchaser please write to and serial numbers.

must

be

registered. Please

that it

Write to: General Electric Company

Range Product Service

Appliance Park Louisville,

is.

KY

so;

also send

us,

stating model

This appliance

40225

be

If you received a

with

damaged Oven..

Immediately contact the dealer builder) that sold you the Oven.

Save time and money.

Before

check the Problem Solver on page

It

problems that you can correct yourself.

you

request service..

lists minor causes of operating

.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your General Electric supplier.

JX8F Installation Kit

this oven to a built-in wall oven.

WMSF Installation Kit

this oven to be mounted on a wall.

When unpacking microwave oven..

an installation package that contains installation instructions, a template, and installation hardware the-cabinet mounting. contact your supplier.

Are

Normal with your. Microwave Oven:

converts

allows

your

.

you should find

for

If

missing,

for

to

in

certain

(or

.

20.

under-

2

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

TO

-’

POSSIBLE

AVOID

EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE MICRQWAVE ENERGY

(a)

Do

Not Attempt to operate this

with

oven

open door operation can result

harmful exposure to microwave

energy.

defeat or tamper

interlocks.

(b)

Do

between the oven front face

the door

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Do

if

it

important

--

properly

damage to the:

(

I)

door (bent)

(2)

hinges loosened)

(3)

door seals

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted except properly qualified service personnel.

the door open since

It

is important not to

with

Not Place

or

Not Operate the oven

is damaged.

that

and

or

any

allow soil

It

is particularly

the oven door close

that

there is no

latches (broken

and

sealing surfaces.

repaired

by

TO

the safety

object

and

or

cleaner

anyone

in

or

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

WARNING-TO

the risk of burns, electric shock,

to

fire, injury

to

excessive microwave energy:

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described manual.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY” at left.

This appliance must Connect only outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS” on page

For

best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

lights, blowing of fuse

of

circuit breaker.

Install

in

only provided installation instructions.

accordance

persons or exposure

to

properly grounded

or

locate this appliance

TO

AVOID

be

or

with

reduce

in

this

TO

grounded.

19.

tripping

the

Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge

to

avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. (If used on countertop.)

Do

not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

Do not use outdoors. 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

if

it

plug,

or

if

dropped.

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 18.

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair

As supervision is necessary when used by children.

To

is not working properly,

it

has been damaged or

or

adjustment.

with

any appliance, close

reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully

if

attend appliance

or

other combustible materials are placed inside the oven cooking.

-Remove wire twist-ties from paper

or

plastic bags before

placing bag

-Do

oven

to

in

not use your microwave

dry newspapers.

paper, plastic,

to

oven.

facilitate

-Paper towels, napkins and wax paper.

products can contain metal which Paper products containing nylon

or

nylon filaments should be

avoided,

-Do

Recycled paper

flecks

may

cause arcing or ignite.

as

they

may

also ignite.

not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

by accident the oven should empty a minute or two, no harm

try

is done. However, operating the oven empty at times-it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

to

If

run

avoid

all

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

-Do

not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven

microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use

in

microwave ovens.

-If

materials inside oven should

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

unless

in

a special

turn

Some products such as whole

eggs and sealed containers-for

example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated

in

this oven.

Avoid heating baby food

glassjars, even without their lids;

and

especially meat

egg mixtures.

in

Don’t defrost frozen beverages

in

narrow necked bottles (especially

if

carbonated beverages). Even

container is opened, pressure can

build

up.

This can cause the container

to

burst, resulting

in

injury.

the

Use metal only as directed in

Cookbook.

meat roasts are helpful when used

as shown

TV dinners may be microwaved

in

foil trays less than remove top foil cover and return tray

to

the microwave oven,

Foil strips as used on

in

Cookbook.

3/4”

high;

box. When using metal

in

keep metal

(other than metal shelf) at least

1

inch away from sides of oven. Cooking utensils may become

because of heat transferred

hot

from the heated food. Potholders

to

may be needed

handle the utensil.

Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

careful when touching the floor

and

during

after cooking.

Be

Foods cooked in liquids

as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur,

18

refer to page how to clean the inside of the oven.

for instructions on

Thermometer-Do

a

thermometer are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or

recommended for use

microwave oven.

in

food you

(such

not use

in

the

Remove the temperature probe

in

If

it

the

glass

strict

from the oven when not in use.

you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting and turn on microwave energy, can create electrical arcing oven and damage oven walls.

Plastic

designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions or ceramic materials and may

soften or char periods of overcooking. In longer exposures and utensils could ignite. For these reasons: plastics only and use them compliance with the utensil

manufacturer’s recommendations.

2)

Do

microwaving. children to use plastic utensils

without complete supervision.

utensils-Plastic utensils

not subject empty utensils to

When cooking pork

our directions exactly and always

cook the meat to at least This assures that, possibility that trichina may be present

killed and meat will be safe to eat.

in

Boiling eggs

recommended in oven.

Pressure can build

inside the egg yolk and may cause

it

to

burst, resulting

it

in food or liquid,

as

are

if

subjected to short

to

overcooking, the food

1)

Use microwave

3)

Do

not permit

follow

170°F.

in

the remote

the meat,

it

is

not

a

microwave

in

will be

up

injury.

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced during cooking.

such as potatoes, sausages,

to

allow steam to escape

“Boilable” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented

in

as directed are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking covered covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

Spontaneous

certain special circumstances, liquids may start

shortly after removal from the microwave oven. from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

Use of the DOUBLE

Cookbook. If they

in

injury. Also,

with

containers tightly

with

plastic wrap, remove

boiling-Under

to

boil during or

To

prevent burns

DUTY”

shelf accessory.

-Remove the shelf from oven in

when not

-Do

not store or cook on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

-Use potholders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

-Do

not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat.

-Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage

(see page

use.

16).

with

shelf

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4

Features

of

Your

Oven

Cooking

(For

all AUTO

DEFROST, COOK

TIME

and

To remind you that you have food oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEARIOFF pad.

Complete Reminder

ROAST

DEFROST cycles)

codes except code

'N

WATCH, TIME COOK

in

the

6,

AUTO

1.

Door Latches.

2.

Door Screen.

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven:

3.

Oven Vent.

4.

Model and Serial Numbers.

Metal screen

.

5.

Oven Interior Light

when the door is op&ed or when

the oven is operating.

6.

MICROTHERMOMETER"

Temperature Probe.

AUTO ROAST or TEMP COOK/HOLD function only.

7. DOUBLE-DUTY" Shelf.

you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and pages

16

and

17

for special instructions.) When this shelf is not remove from the oven.

Use with

in

turns on

Lets

use, please

Q

8.

Touch Control Panel and

Display.

instructions.

9.

release bar at indent to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

10.

Defrost Guides.

information for the Automatic Roasting function (see page and defrosting information for the Automatic Defrosting function (see

page

See next page for

Door Latch Release.

Auto Roast and Auto

Contain cooking

12).

Press latch

10)

5

I&tr

Touch

Control

The Touch Control Panel

allows

electronically finger.

use

Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level

after entering cooking time. See

paye

2.

gcncrally uniform thawing at

automatic

(or change power level after entering

defrosting time.

3.

pat!

Lcvcl

from ;tutomatic Power Level (HIGH) Lcvcl

4.

pads

timc.

Auto

5.

cntcr

6.

7.

touch this pad. and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages

you to set the oven controls

with

the touch

It’s designed to be easy to

and understand.

1.

TIME COOK

10

(HIGH), (or change power level

8.

)

TIME DEFROST.

Power Level 3 (LOW),

POWER

hclorc cntcring another Power

number

tor cooking or Power

3

(LOW) for defrosting.

NlJRIBI4:K

to

cntcr cooking/defrosting Power Lcvcl, time of day. Roast Codcs and Auto

Defrost weights.

RIIN.

Use

wholc

4

minutcs touch 4 and

ti)r

START.

made. touch

AUTO ROAST.

10

and

I

&

11.

Gentle,

See

page

14.)

LEVEL.

if

PADS.

with

minutes.

After all sclections are

this

11.)

Touch this

you

want

to change

Touch these

numbcr pads to

For

example,

MIN.

pad to start oven.

Insert probe,

of

IO

a

Panel

9.

TEMP COOK/HOLD.

the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature,

it

switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page

10.

MIN/SEC TIMER.

feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a

holding period after Time Defrost or as a delay timer before Time Cook

Auto Roast. (See page

ll.

COOK

pad for short-term cooking which

automatically turns oven off after

3

minutes. (See page

12.

enter time of day or check time of

day while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK

pad and then enter time of day. For

example,

number pads will appear START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

13.

it

shuts off the oven and erases all

settings (except time of day).

14.

pad and then the number pads for the desired food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See pages and

9.)

1

&

11, Temp Cook/Hold or

’N

WATCH.

CLOCK.

CLEAR/OFF.

Touch

if

time is

1,3,

and 0 and

in

display. Touch

1:30,

When touched.

AUTO DEFROST.

13.)

Use

until

This

7.)

Use this

8.)

this

pad to

touch

Touch this

1:30

12

8.

DISPLAY.

time counting down during cooking

functions, power level, Auto Roast and Auto Defrost Codes, cooking mode and instructions.

Displays time of day,

“PROBE” Appears On Display:

Probe

has

been forgotten when AUTO ROAST or TEMP HOLD function is being used.

Probe is not securely seated

in

oven wall receptacle.

COOK/

Program

Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Roast or Auto Defrost with the oven automatically setting the times and power levels for you, Time Defrost, Time Cook and Cook Watch with choice of Power Levels from

1

kitchen tasks Timer. and set the clock.

Cooking

(low) to

with

10

(high), time the Min/Sec

6

’N

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start Cook/Hold or Time Cook program a hold time between Time

Defrost and Time Cook

page

7.)

two-stage program using different times and Power Levels. (See page

of

Auto Roast, Temp

Set Time Cook

I & I1 or

I

&

11. (See

I & I1 for a

8.)

How

-’

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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

to

Use

the

Nlinute/Second

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone

1.

The display shows TIME” flashes.

2.

3

minutes and no seconds). Display

shows

3.

“TIME” and time counting down.

4.

flashes ‘‘End,” and display shows

t

imc of day.

I’rogra~n~ning

Call

Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

:O

and “ENTER

Touch number pad 3 and MIN (for

3:OO

and “TIME” flashes.

Touch START. Display shows

When time is

up,

oven signals,

a

€IOI,D

TINlE

The Minutc/Sccond Timer can also

be

used

to

program “hold time”

between microwave cooking

functions. The time can range from one second to seconds. A HOLD. time may be found own recipes or Cookbook.

99

minutes and

or

in

some of your

99

“standing”

I’rogramming Delayed

Cooking

To delay cooking up to

touch TIME COOK

COOKIHOLD

and enter cook time or temp. Touch

MINISEC TIMER and enter number

of minutes

START. Timer will count down

zero and cooking

delaying temperature

cooking, be sure probe is

before pressing START.

How

to Time Defrost, Hold

and Time

Let’s

say you want

casserole for

10

minutes and then Time Cook for

25

minutes. Here’s how

or

to

delay cooking. Touch

Cook

15

minutes, hold for

99

minutes,

I & 11. TEMP

AUTO ROAST

will

begin. When

or

Auto Roast

in

food

to

defrost a frozen

to

do it:

to

Timer

Step

I:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step

2:

Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

:O

The display shows

31’

“POWER

TIME” flashes.

Step

3:

for

15

minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step

4:

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows TIME” flashes.

Step

5:

for ten minutes. display and “TIME” flashes.

Step

6:

pad. The display shows “POWER TIME’’ flashes.

“ENTER DEF

Touch pads

Set standing or hold time

Touch 1,0 and MIN

Touch TIME COOK

10:’

“ENTER

and

I,

5

and MIN

:O

and “ENTER

1O:OO

appears on

:O

7

15:OO

to

I

&

and

COOK

hold

I1

3

Step

7:

Touch

twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK

and “POWER

Step

8:

Touch STAFT. “DEF TIME”

and

15:OO

on display. As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step

9:

signals and flashes “End.”

Questions and

Q.

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

A.

The oven 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

to

want cook program time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to thawed dish promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain

temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q.

specific defrosting time but defrosted longer than necessary What happened?

A.

the oven carries out the instruction. You may have set the oven Hold/Time for Defrost for the oven would Defrost for and Hold/Time for

defrost a food, hold

it

later.

I

programmed my oven for a

When instructions conflict,

to

Defrost for 4 minutes,

2,5

and MIN for

TIME” flashes and

10’

appear on display.

counting down show

When time is up, the oven

2590

ilnsww;

I

will

automatically

it.

and

All

you nced to do

in

Defrost and amount of

in

the refrigerator

last

2

minutes. and then

6

minutes.

In

2

minutes.

this case,

put

at

room

it

6

minutes

is

the

TIME

COOK

I

&

I1

allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power

10,

or

Level

change Power Level

automatically.

Power Level

recommended for most cooking,

but you may change this for more

tlexibility. See your Cookbook.

To become better acquainted with timc cooking, make a cup of coffee

by

tollowing the steps below.

10

(HIGH) is

Step

4:

Touch START. “COOK TIME:’ “POWER counting down show on display.

Step

5:

When time is up, the oven signals and flashes light and fan shut off.

Step

6:

Open the door.

Using the Time

10;’

and time

“End,”

Cook

Oven,

I1

Feature

To Use Step

“COOK “POWER “START” flashes.

Step

Watch” and time counting

3

Level oven but another power level can be selected.

Step

CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The oven

flash “End” and shut off at the end of

Cook

’N

Watch

1:

Touch COOK

’N

WATCH” and

10”

are displayed and

2:

Touch START. “Cook

minutes are displayed. Power

10

is automatically set

3:

Open the door or touch the

will

automatically signal,

3

minutes.

‘N

WATCH.

up

to

in

‘N

e

Step

1:

Fill a cup

water and add

coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a

cup that has no metal decoration

and is microwave safe (refer to

Microwaving Tips on page Place cup

Step

pad. Display shows

IO:’

Step

1.

3

seconds. Display shows

“COOK TIME” flashes.

If

another power level is desired, touch POWER LEVEL pad and desired number, although Power Level

this

in

2:

Touch TIME COOK

“ENTER COOK

3:

Select your time. Touch

and 0 for one minute and

10

(HIGH)

cup of coffee.

2/3

full

of

1

teaspoon of instant

2).

oven and close door.

I

&

:O

and “POWER

TIME’

flashes.

30

1:30

and

is

preferred for

I1

With the Time Cook I1 feature, you can set two time cooking functions

within

be ideal power levels during your cooking operations.

The following is an example of how to change power levels using Time Cook

Step Step Step Step

touch POWER LEVEL pad and desired number for new power level.

Step Step

and “COOK TIME I” counts down.

Step

TIME I” the level is displayed and “COOK TIME 11” is shown counting down.

Step

signals and flashes “End,” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step

Cook

The Cook

one program. This would

if

you desired to change

11.

1:

Repeat Steps

2:

Touch TIME COOK

3:

Set your time.

4:

To change the power level,

5:

Touch START.

6:

“POWER

7:

At the end of “COOK

When time is up, the oven

9:

Open the door.

’N

Watch

’N

Watch feature

1,

2

and

10”

is displayed

selected power

3.

I

is

&

11.

a

short-term cooking program which automatically turns the oven

off

after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for melting cheese on food or other

quick cooking operations where

you want to stop cooking at just

the right time.

Questions

Q.

I

set my oven for the time

and

Ansvws

called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A.

Since house power varies due to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the

food for donencss, and cook

food a little longer,

Q.

I

touched the number pads

if

necessary.

your

and selected my power level. When

I

touched

START,

however, my

oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A.

The TIME COOK must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven

not begin cooking.

Q.

I

want to cook on a power

level other than

I

need to do?

A.

To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER’ flashes on the

display panel. Enter new number.

Q.

Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function

A.

Yes. To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining

to

I

&

I1

pad

will

HIGH.

What do

check the food?

on

timer.

;-.

:h

-.-

I

8

Cooking

by

Temperature

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to cook a variety of foods to your desired finished food temperature.

I

&

The TIME COOK

is

preferred for batters, doughs,

I1 setting

frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically signals with four beeps the preset temperature. The Hold feature for up touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Note: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food tenlpcrature is reached.

~

.

’

The temperature probe is a

food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food;

it

must be used when using “TEMP COOK/HOLD” To use your probe properly. follow directions on page 10.

when

the food reaches

will

maintain this temperature

to

twelve hours or

HANDLE

or

until

“AUTO

you

CABLE

ROAST:’

How

to Temp

Beef Rib

Step

1:

Insert temperature probe into roast and attach probe securely in

oven wall. Close the door.

Step

2:

Touch TEMP COOWHOLD. “F” and “POWER and “ENTER TEMP” flashes.

Step

3:

Touch “TEMP,” “POWER “125F” are displayed.

Step

4:

Touch POWER LEVEL

pad. ‘‘ENTER

Touch “TEMP,” “POWER

temperature of the roast is less than and “FOOD TEMP.” temperature counting up.

Step

the oven the temperature.

Step

pad to stop the cycle.

Step

5

for medium power.

show on display.

Step

5:

Touch START. SOOF., display is

80°F.

or above, display shows

6:

When 125°F. is reached,

will

“HOLD? The oven

7:

Touch the CLEAR/OFF

8:

Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cook

Roast

1,2,5

POWER”

will

sound and display

a

Rolled

to

Medium

IO”

are displayed

for 125°F.

10”

and

flashes.

5”

and “125F”

If

internal

show “COOL“

If

temperature

will

then hold

Cooking Tips

Use a lower power level; heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off in

frozen foods.

Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

it

if

will

used

Questions

Q.

I inserted the temperature

and

Answers

probe, closed the door, touched TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered my desired food temperature but the temperature didn’t appear on the display.

A.

You may have entered an incorrect temperature. temperature from may be entered for TEMP COOK/ HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

Q.

Are there any foods I can’t

80”

Any

to

food

199°F.

Temp Cook?

A.

Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings. etc. soften rapidly at warm

temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods arc also difficult to

cook precisely

best

to

Time Cook thcsc foods.

Q.

Why did “PROBE” flash on

the display after

with

the probe.

I

touched the

It’s

START pad?

A.

“PROBE” don’t seat thc cable cncl securely into the rcccptaclc oven wall or COOK/HOLD pad and li)rgct

use

the probe.

Q.

Can I leave my

oven if it’s not inserted in A.

No.

if

you may damage the oven.

Q.

Can I Temp Cook different

will

tlash

if

you

of

the

in

if

you touch thc

probe

it

touchcs the oven wall.

TEMP

in the

food?

probe

the

to

portions of food at different temperatures?

A.

Yes. The tempcraturc probe

to

gives you the freedom different portions of food at, different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe temperature setting as needed.

in

food and change

cook

9

AUTO ROAST uses the

temperature probe

to

cook to the

desired serving temperature.

Unlike

TEMP

COOK/HOLD,

which uses a single power level, AUTO ROAST uses up

to

3

power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking

results without overcooking.

Just as onl!. tender roasts should be Auto

Roasted tcmpcratures are reached. tcnder roasts should be microwaved

by time, according to the Cookbook nehich

Complete information on preparing

roasts for microwaving is

in

conventional roasting.

until

specified internal

comcs

with

your oven.

Less

in

your

Cookhook.

or

Pork Add cover

Place meat the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

ham roasts need no trivet.

1/2

cup water to roast dish and

with

plastic wrap.

in

oven with probe to

2.

At

SOOF.,

display switches to

show meat’s internal temperature.

3.

When you select Auto Roast

Codes 1.2.3 or4, the oven signals

with

4

beeps and “Turn” flashing

turn

the

on the display when it’s time to the roast over. After you roast, close the door and touch START. The remaining cooking

time counts down on the display. (Note: Oven continues to cook after

the signal whether

turned over.)

or

not roast is

--.

\v

Place tender beef roast on trivet microwave safe dish. Insert probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make

sure

the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. Cover

with

wax paper.

in

How

to

Auto

Reef

to

Medium

1.

Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

“AUTO” and “TEMP” are displayed and “ENTER CODE’ flashes. Touch number pad

“2”

and

“START” flashes. Touch START.

Display shows “COOL” and

until

appear on display and

food temperature reaches

Roast

2.

“TEMP:’ “CODE”

“2”

80°F.

4.

After a pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps 4 times and display.

“End

”

appears on the

10

Auto Roast Chart

Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly

roast before cooking.

Recommended Codes

Food Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium Well

Pork

Loin Roast

Precooked

Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

:bRccorlmcndcd standing time before serving.

(3

Ibs.)

are

also

shown inside oven on Auto Roast Chart.

~~~____

Final

remperature

5 5

-

115"

I25

1.50"

175"

115"

180"

(minutes per pound)

15-17

"

14-16 13-16

13-15

12-14 16-20

1

~

in

Hold* Approximate Time

Minutes

5-

10

10-15

30

20 18-2

5-10

20

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast

Your

Cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering, including charts and recipes.

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

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 10. Display shows is 80"F., then switches to show food temperature

Code

until

done.

"COOL"

until

6)

until

180°F.

food

Approx.

Food Time/Hours Comments Ikef

Pot

Roast

Chili

5-7

5-8

Add enough liquid

If

adding vegetables make sure they are

completely covered

Precook

top surface. Stir after

meat.

to

just cover meat.

by

liquid.

Place probe I inch from

3

hours.

Chicken

Stewing 4-6 Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into

BroilcriFrycr 3

-4

meatiest

end and parallel to

112 oftime.

Same procedure

area

of inner thigh from below

leg.

Turn over after

as

above.

Ham or Pork

Roast 4-6 Add 4

cups

liquid.

soup

7-

Stock/Vcgctablc

Split Pea

10

5-7

Make sure that vegetables and meat are

covered by liquid. Stir every Add enough liquid

2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

to

cover peas at least

3

if

possible.

hours.

Oven will hold at 180"F.,

turn

off the oven and remove the

fqod.

If

stirring is recommended.

until

you

you can reset oven by retouching

START. Touch CLEARIOFF

after

cooking.

11

-4ubo

Defrost

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

Use the Auto Defrost guide on

page

13.

Enter the Food Weight 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

(in

Before you begin, check the guide located at bottom of oven when you

It

open the door.

and maximum Food Weights for a

variety of foods. know your Food Weight before setting Auto Defrost.

1.

Remove food from package,

place

in

oven on microwave-safe

dish and close door.

shows minimum

You

will

need to

3.

Enter weight. For example, touch

Number Pads

1.2 pounds

Conversion Guide at right.)

Display shows “1.2:’ “WEIGHT:’ “LBS” and ‘‘DEF;’ After “DEF” replaced by “START” flashing.

1

and 2 for weight of

(1

pound, 3 ounces. See

4

is

displayed and “1.2” is

seconds,

Stand

When using the Auto Defrost feature, meat to stand defrosting the interior. You the meat out of the oven Stand time recommendations are given

Time

it

is necessary to allow

in

order to finish

may

if

you wish

in

the guide on the next page.

take

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

1-2

3

4-5

6-7

8

9-10

11

12-13

14-15

in

Pounds

.I

.2

.3

.4

.s

.6

.7

.8

.9

(.

1)

2.

Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed

and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

4.

Touch START pad. Display

shows Defrost Time counting down.

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and “turn” flashes.

“Turn” flashes until you open the door, attend your food (see guide on next page), close the door and touch START.

When defrosting time is completed,

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

4

until

12

Auto

Defrost

Guide

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

Meat

Chops

Frankfurters,

Sausage Ground Meat

Beef Patties

Roast

Lamb Roast

Ribs

Steak

Stew

M1N.-hIAX.

WEIGHT

0.1-2

.o .o

0.1-3.0

0.1-5.0

1

0.1-5.0

0.1-3.0

0.1-2.0

0.1-3.0

*FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Turn over, separate, Separate and shield where necessary. Shield where necessary.

Turn over. Separate. Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted Remove defrosted

I I

areas. areas and break mart. Separate. Turn over.

I

Turn over and shield necessary.

Turn over and

I I

seDarate. defrosted Dieces. Shield. Turn over and Turn over. Shield.

separate. Turn over and Separate and remove

separate. defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove defrosted patties.

if

Turn over and shield necessary.

if

Separate and turn over. Shield where necessary.

Turn over and remove

turn

over.

if

5

1

5

20 to

20

5

S

to

10

minutes

IO

minutes 0.1-2

10

minutes

10

minutes

60

IO

minutcs

IO

minutes

IO

minutcs

minutes

Poultry

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast

Chicken Pieces

Cornish Hens (whole)

Cornish Hens (split)

Seafood

Fish Fillets

Shrimp. scallops

Whole Fish

0.1-5.0

0.1-3.0

0.1-2

.0

0.1-2

.o

0.1-2

.0

Turn over and shield necessary.

Turn over and shield necessary. defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield necessary.

Turn over. Separate and remove

Separate. Separate and remove

Turn over. Turn over and shield

if

Turn over and shield.

if

Turn over and shield. 20 to

if

Separate and remove

if

Turn over and shield.

if

Turn over and shield.

defrosted pieces.

tail. under cold running

IO

to

IS

nlinutes:

run

cold watcr

cavity, ifncccssary.

60

5

to

IS

minutcs

IO

to

IS

minutcs:

run

cold watcr

cavity,

5

water,

to

if

IO

minutes

10

minutes

IO

minutes

10

minutes; hold

if

in

minutes

in

necessary.

"Edges

or

thin

areas of meat

spots and shield these areas

will

defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal. feel meat for warm

with

small pieces of foil.

Defrosting

by

Time

The Time Defrost setting

is

designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and

is

one of the great

advantages of a microwave oven.

as

bread,

to

Use the Time Defrost setting

quickly thaw foods such rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting

is

preferred for meat and poultry

because the oven sets the defrosting

for

time and power levels

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

See your Cookbook for detrosting help.

To become better acquainted the defrost function, defrost a IO-oz. package of frozen strawberries by

lollowing the steps below.

Step

1:

Place package of frozen strawberries door. Be sure package contains no metal.

in

the oven and close

you.

with

Step

4:

Touch

STAm.

shows and time counts down on display. When cycle oven signals and flashes “End.” then automatically shuts off.

Step

5:

Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps

Step

6:

Open door, remove package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

Foods frozen

can be defrosted

Tips

“DEF TIME”

is

completed, the

2,3

in

paper

in

the package.

and

or

4.

plastic

Questions

Q.

When I press START, I hear a

dull, thumping noise. What A.

This sound is normal. letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than

Q.

Can I defrost small items in

and

Answers

It

is

10

(HIGH).

is

it?

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

7

level pad. Power Level time about

10

cuts the time to approximately

113.

During either. rotate or stir

food frequently.

Q.

Why don’t the defrosting

in

1/2;

cuts the

Power Level

times in the Cookbook seen1 right for my food?

A.

Cookbook times arc average.

Defrosting time can vary according

in

to the temperature

Set your oven for the time indicated in

your Cookbook. still not completely thawcd at the end of that time. reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

your freczcr.

If

your food is

*p--

,

’*.

.-

Step

2:

Touch TIME DEFROST.

:O

Display shows “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

3:

Touch

minutes. Display shows

“POWER

If

you wish to change power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.

3:’

and “POWER

4,

MIN pad for

4:OO

and

“DEF TIME” flashes.

4

3;’

Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked. Remove from foil container and place food a microwave-safe dish.

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken part of the way through the defrosting time.

Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips.

up

or separated

in

Q.

Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A.

Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example,

it

is better to begin cooking while

is still slightly frozen.

Q.

Can I open the door during

defrosting progress of my

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

not, reset timer.

fish

cooks

so

to

check on the

food?

if

time is left on timer.

quickly

it

14

To

Remove

Step

1:

Replace the rubber feet.

Step

2:

Fully support the microwave with something sturdy. For example use telephone

or encyclopedias. stacked evenly

and close enough to balance the weight

I

Step

your screwdriver, begin to rcmove

the screws holding the microwave

oven

counterclockwise.

~~

(Alternate hctwccn scrcws

I

oven is loosened as cvenly

’

possible.)

of

the oven.

.A

I1

I

3:

Open your cabinet and with

in

place by turning them

the

Oven

books

ll

I

so

that

as

from

Cabinet

Mount

Note:

screws. chuck to tnicrowavc oven supported to prevent

or sliding.

Bclijrc

final

removal

be

is

bcin~~ suitably

of

the

sure that the

c

it

trom

falling

15

Do

not store

or cook

with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

Use

pot holders when handling metal shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

Do

not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

The wire shelf is specifically designcd for added capacity heating

in

and reheating

your microwave

oven. Now more than one food may

be

heated or reheated and ready to

at

serve

the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf. somc techniques will differ from the Cookbook which came with your oven.

It

is important to arrange foods properly. and this is shown on thc next page. Utensil size

is important; select from among the suggcstions bclow. should

3'Y'

be

considered; foods over

inches high. or 3 pounds are

Also,

food size

not

recommended for shelf cooking. Batters and dough foods and also

uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be

cooked without the oven shelf,

following Cookbook directions.

Utensiis

for

Shelf

Positioning the Shelf

Heating and Reheating

Before placing food

youplantouseforshelfmicrowaving,

check to see that they will together on or under the shelf. be sure utensils are microwave safe.

Utensils for heating or reheating

I

include

cup measuring cup. 8x4x3-inch loafdishes. 9x5~3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

in

the dishes

fit

Also,

To

position the DOUBLE DUTY" shelf, tip the back slightly and shelf support guides support guides located on each side

of

the oven

Next, lower the front

support guides guides located oven

When properly positioned. the shelf should should also be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

in

the front.

fit

snugly

in

the rear.

fit

onto

at

each side ofthc

in

place. The shelf

onto

the

until

the shelf

the support

fit

.I

the

..

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your

oven shelf, especially when heating

larger amounts of food. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make utensils hotter than with regular microwaving.

Leftovers may be placed

in

small

individual ceramic or plastic bowls

or divided plates.

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids

on

casseroles. Lids

may add too much height to dish.

16

,'

How

Two

to

Heat

or

Reheat

plates of leftovers

may be

reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave at HIGH

(IO)

for 4 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate

1/2

Continue microwaving at HIGH

(IO)

for4

to

5

minutes. Continue

until

heating, ifnccessary,

hot.

Similar

to

5

turn.

Types

Reheating two casseroles

should be less than

of

Food

3%

inches)

(height

is

now possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add together. Microwave at HIGH reversing position

of

the

times

(10)

foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after halfoftime.

of

E@nEfE~pr""m

Two

frozen individual entrees

(5

to

7

(10

to

oz. each) or

12

oz. each)

two

TV

dinners

are both ready

to

serve at the same time. Remove foil covers. Remove batter foods: cook these conventionally. Return foil trays containing food

to

boxes

in

which they were purchased. Place in

oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and tloor. Microwave at HIGH

the

second dinner

on

left

(IO)

for

9

minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods

I/?

turn.

Continue microwaving at HIGH

(IO)

for 9 minutes. Check dinners for heating. Ifonc dinner done than desired. return box and continue heating on

I

to 2 more minutcs.

seems lcsh

it

to

the

tloor

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should on are only warmed should

bc

served hot must

be

placed

the oven tloor. while foods which

be

placed on the shelf. This is because microwave energy cntcrs the oven from bottom only.

Also.

it

is important

the

to remember that foods absorb

microwave energy at different rates. Ratcs can be affected by the size of

thc

fotd.

and its starting temperature.

Bccause ofthe varying rates, you may need or dense

to

start reheating a large

food

it

kw minutcs ahead oftime. then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately,

if

one ofthe foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

let

the

underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types food at HIGH

(IO).

Todetermine

of

heating times. add times for all foods together. (See heating guide in

cookbook.) After half

of

time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (tloor especially) after 314 oftotal

time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on floor, large or dense foods

which need the most heating. such as leftover fried chicken. casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables. rice or'pasta. Place on

oven shelfthose foods which need

only be warmed. such as bakery pies. rolls. muffins or breads.

~

17

Your new Microwave Oven

is

a valuable appliance. Protect

it

from misuse by following

these rules:

Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

a

door

helps "air-out" the interior. An

occasional thorough wiping with a

solution of baking soda and water

keep

few minutes after cooking

the interior fresh.

Don't

USE

on your oven.

outside oven The control panel can be damaged.

BE

CERTAIN POWER IS

BEFORE

PART

OF

Walls and

littlc heat except sometimes and spatters are easy to remove. Some

spatters can be removed with

a paper towel. others may require a

damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters

with a sudsy cloth. then rinse with

a

damp cloth. cleaners USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

on

Opening the oven

sharp-edged utensils

The inside and

walls

can

be

scratched.

OFF

CIXANINC, ANY THIS OVEN.

floor.

Because there is

in

the food, or

in

the utensils, spills

Do

not

use

abrasive

oven walls. NEVER

Door (inside).

spatters daily and wash when soiled with a minimum of sudsy, warm

water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS

CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.

THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Window: Wipe

NOT

up

Special note when using

Brown

present, high heat generated

bottom

may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven floor. This may be

removed with a cleanser such as

Bar Keepers Friend" Cleanser by

SerVaas Laboratories, Inc.

After using Bar Keepers Friend@

Cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions

not use Bar Keepers Friend@

Cleanser on the painted surfaces

such as the walls.

the paint.

Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser is

sold

and department stores.

'N

Sear Dish:

of

a Brown

in

many grocery, hardware,

If

grease is

'N

Sear dish

on

can. Do

It

may scratch

on

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or

bend; avoid dropping temperature

probe. Clean as soon after using as possible.

To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. (Or

wash in dishwasher.)

DOUBLE DUTY'" shelf.

shelf accessory is designed for use

in

a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

Your

Do not clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.

Wow

Case.

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

Control Panel.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects damage

Door Surface.

surfaces of door and oven that come together use only mild. nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

soiled. unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn watcr may-be used. but bc certain to rinse and dry thoroughly bcfore plugging cord into outlet.

O\.en

First unplug the oven. Thcn remove

lamp

removing screw which holds covcr in back of the outer case.

Replace with 20-watt appliance

(It

stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug

to

Clean

Clean the outside of your

on

the panel-they can

it.

Lamp

compartment covcr by

place. Cover is located on the

thc

Outsick

Wipe with a damp

Do

not

use

When cleaning

on

closing the door,

Ifthe cord becomes

spots.

sudsy

Ik!pl;rcelllclll

bulb.

is

available

in

the oven.

in

drug and hardware

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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 plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig.

WARNING-Improper use of the grounding plug can result

in

a

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig.

,p+c

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician

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instructions are not completely understood, or whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered. your personal responsibility and obligation to have a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do

cut

prong

a

grounding plug. The

1)

risk

of electric shock.

INSURE PROPER

1

GROUND BEFORE USE

if

the grounding

if

doubt exists as

it

replaced with

not under any circumstances

or

remove the

from

third

(ground)

the power cord.

EXISTS

it

is

a

to

Use

of

Adapter Plugs

Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,

we

strongly recommend against the

of

use

if

where local codes permit, TEMPORARY CONNECI'ION may be made to two-prong wall receptacle by the use of which is available hardware stores.

an adapter plug.

you still elect

to

a

UL

listed adapter (Fig.

TEMPORARY METHOD

properly grounded

at

However,

use an adapter,

a

2)

most local

1

The larger slot be aligned with the larger slot wall receptacle polarity power cord.

Caution:

ground terminal receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal. and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by to

make sure the receptacle is

properly grounded. When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely repeated use. Should this happen.

DO

NOT USE the appliance

a

proper ground has again been

established.

in

the

adapter must

to

provide proper

in

the connection ofthe

Attaching the adapter

to

the wall

a

qualified electrician

with

one hand.

If

to

break with

in

the

this

until

Usage situations where appliance's power cord

will

be disconnected frequently.

Do

not

use

an adapter plug

situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use

of

Extension

Because of potential safety hazards undercertain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use otan extension cord. However, necessary use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug. and a 3-slot receptacle that accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the elcctrical rating appliance

Such extension cords are obtainable through General Electric service.

If

you do use an extension cord

to

use an extension cord.

(I5

amperes).

with your microwave

interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is

in

use. Cook times may be longer

as

well.

in

to

eventual

a

three-

Cords

if

it

will

ofthe

oven,

the

these

is

19

PROBLEM

I

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL NOT

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

OVEN

A fuse

circuit breaker. COME ON

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is Door not securely closed.

START must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START. Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP

COOK/HOLD.

Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST. Cooking times may vary because

of

Incorrect power level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended power level, or

changing levels during cooking

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

Check Cookbook 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 Cookbook time recommendations.

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto

Roast functions. Check Cookbook for specific instructions.

foods

in

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

fully

inserted into wall receptacle.

in

oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel

1

~-

~ ~

of

starting food temperature, food density or amount

in

oven. Touch TIME COOK

if

1

&

2

necessary.

and additional cooking time for completion.

&

2.

or

reset

it.

“PROBE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

All

These Things

with

your Microwave

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. than high. interference caused by other small

Light reflection around door or Dull thumping sound while oven

outer case. is operating.

Are Normal

Oven:

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly

Temp Cook/Hold functions.

Dimming oven light and change

in

blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other

in

oven wall when using Auto Roast or

Some TV-Radio intcrference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

appliances and does not indicate problem with your oven.

a

If you need more help.. .call, toll free:

GE

The

Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

If

You

To

obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book. We're proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy service steps to follow

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain

why

you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT,

write all the details-including

your phone number-to:

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky

FINALLY, not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20

Chicago, Illinois

Need Service

with

you

receive, here are three

for

further help.

if

you are still not pleased,

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE

OVEN

WHAT

IS

COVERED

LIMITED

For five years from date of original purchase, we charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace

microwave oven

of a manufacturing defect. To avoid any charges, you must take the by our Factory Service Centers or microwave oven to a General by our authorized Customer Care" Electric Factory Service Center or servicers during normal working a General Electric Customer Care@ hours.

servicer and pick it service. In-home service is also

available, but YOU service technician's travel costs

to your home.

FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

hill

provide, free of succeeding Owner

any

part

of

the

that fails because

UP

following Look in the White or Yellow Pages

must.^

for the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

for

purchased in the

Hawaii and Washington, D.C. All

warranty service will be provided

of

your

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for

Ordinary home use

48

mainland states, Alaska,

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ELECTRIC

products

for

COMPANY,

FACTORY

WHAT

1s

NOT COVERED

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

may not apply

To

know.what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Manager-Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY

to

you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If further help

Improper installation. Failure of the product

If

you have an installation problem, for other than its intended purpose

contact your dealer or installer. or used commercially. You are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, exhausting by accident, fire, floods or acts and other connecting facilities.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. WARRANTOR

Warrantor: General Electric Company

is

needed concerning this warranty, contact:

if

it is used

Damage

of God.

FOR

so

to

product caused

IS

NOT

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

the above limitation or exclusion

RESPONSIBLE

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