GE Spacemaker II JEM31M Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Microwave Oven

Safe~

instructions ....................3-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil ...................................4, 17,27

Auto

Cook...............................................2

1-25

Auto Cook Control

Guide....................24,

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16, 17

Auto Reheat ....................................20, 21,23

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock

..................................................................8

Containers and Covers ...............................23

Control Panel ...............................................8, 9

Cooking by Time

....................................l

1, 12

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ..............................................30

Cookware ..........................................6, 23-25

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Defrosting Guide ..........................................29

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Double Duty

Shelf

..................4, 5,7, 13,20,21,24,26,27,31

Express Cook Feature .................................12

Features

............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................27

Heating or Reheating

Guide......................28

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Levels ........8-l 1, 14-16, 18,28-30

Program Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........9

Temperature Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature Probe

.........................4, 7,8, 10, 15, 18, 19,31,34

Problem

SoIver...............................34

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Care and

cleaning

.....................31, 32

Control Panel

.................................................3

Double Duty

Shelf

.....................................3l

Oven Lamp Replacement ..........................32

installation

..................................32, 33

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Extension Cords ...........................................33

Grounding Instructions .......................32, 33

Consumer Services ...................35

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................35

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Microwave power

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Be sure

your

microwave

oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance

mmt

be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with

your

oven.

Model Number

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

Serial Number

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with

the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

particularly important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent)

(2)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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~ORTANT

SA~TY

mSTRUCTIONS

Read W instructions before using

ttis app~ance.

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

WARNING-~oreducethetis~of

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on the previous page.

This appliance must be grounded, Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book.

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

~is

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or

industrid

use.

For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

Iighb,

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a

sink.

Install

or locate this appliance

otiy

in accordance with

the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Be certain to place the front surface of the door

three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid

accidenti

tipping of the

appliance in normal

usage.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do

not

use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a

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

●

See door surface cleaning instructions in the

Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book.

●

This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

producti.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is

done,

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

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do

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

—Mmaterials

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

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

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

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

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

●

Use

metal

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

shel~

at least 1

inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat

transfened

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

●

Sometimes the glass cooking tray can become

too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the tray during

and

after cooking

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to the Care

and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to

clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

food you

are

microwaving unless the thermometer

is designed or recommended for use in

the

microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the oven

when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in the food or liquid, and turn on the microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

●

Plastic

cookwar+Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving,

3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

. When cooking pork, follow the directions

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

170°F.

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

●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

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

yoks (see

previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,

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plastic wrap is suitable for

use

microwave

ovens,

Check

the

package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous

botiing-Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave

oven,

To prevent bums

from splashing liquid, stir

the

liquid briefly before removing

the

container from the microwave oven.

c ~~Boflable”

c~~ng pouches

ti@dy

~los~

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal,

men

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering

carefilly

and direct steam away from hands

and

face.

●

Hot foods

and

steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening

any

containers of hot

food,

including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes, To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

●

Use

of the DOUBLE

DUTYm

shelf accessory. —Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.

Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat. —Use the shelf only when cooking on two levels. —Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

Use of shelf with Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or

Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

04-A019

Hanging Kit allows

this oven to be mounted

under a cabinet.

JX37B

Installation Kit

converts this oven to a built-in

wall oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAV~G T~S

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

so steam can escape. have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one

CUD

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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

water—set the m~asuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

YOU

~ED

SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

the back of this book.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for

further help.

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

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker

Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

ca~es,

this

wi~l

solve the-problem. “

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Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4)

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

CLEAWOFF pad.

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Door Latches.

Door Screen.

Metal

screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined

inside oven.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

Receptacle For Temperature Probe. Temperature probe

must be securely inserted into

receptacle when using

Temp

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast.

Temperature Probe. Use with

Temp

Cook& Hold and Auto

Roast functions only.

DOUBLE DUTY

Shelf.

Lets you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and How to Use the Double Duty

Shelf.) Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels.

Touch Control Panel and Display. See

Your Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

Door Open Button. Push to open door.

Glass Cooking Tray.

Tray must be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.

10. Automatic Cooking Guide.

Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vents(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

“Error” Appears on Display:

● During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program,

the door was opened before steam could be detected.

● No steam was detected by sensor within four

minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program.

“PROBE” Appears on Display:

●

Probe

has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

Cook & Hold function is being used.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

DISPLAY.

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

TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).

TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then a number pad for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off.

POPCORN. Touch this pad and START, and the popcorn sensor determines the right cooking time. The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

9. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day

or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1,3, and O and

“1:30” will appear in display.

Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

10. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add

30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

11. AUTO START~EMINDER.

Allows

YOU to

program your oven to begin cooking at a later time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

12. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to

stati

the oven.

13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and enter food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

14.

TEMP

COOK & HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the

CLEAWOFF

pad.

15. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.

16. AUTO REHEAT. Use Auto Reheat for quick

reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

18. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole

minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

19.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

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Sensor Controls

AUTOCOOK

——

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

mpk:

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto Create your own programs to suit your individual Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the cooking style. For example: program a hold time oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II; set times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of Time Cook I & 11 for a two-stage program using temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using different times and power levels; or use the your choice of power

levels

from 1 (lowest) to 10

Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a (highest); to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold. Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display

panel

lights up. After 15 seconds, all If power is disrupted at any time, the sequence at left lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the recurs and you must reset clock after touching

CLEAWOFF

pad and oven is ready for use and the

CLEAWOFF.

clock can be set.

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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~

TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

functions:

program a “holding time” between microwave

● It operates as a minute timer.

cooking functions. The time can range from one

● It can be set to delay cooking.

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

own

recip~s

or in a

~ookbook.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

Step 2: Touch 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and

touch either TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK &

no seconds).

HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time,

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and

down. The timer signals when time is up.

enter number of minutes to delay cooking.

When

delaying

Temp

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast

cooking, be sure probe

is in

food.

Touch START.

Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How

to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step

Touch TIME

‘EFRosTpad

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE pad for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

pad

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE pad to hold for ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME

TIME COOK

COOK I &II pad.

&II

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE pad for 25 minutes

)

automatically set on power level

of cooking time. 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

START

Step 8:

Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

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Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected Because automatic power level 10 is recommended

amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most

power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup

Step 4:

Touch the START pad.

START

2/3-full of water: add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I &II pad.

Step 3:

Select your time. Touch 1

and MINUTE pad for one minute.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

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

Step

Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step

Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK

I & II.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step 7: “POWER 10,” is displayed and “COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,

TIME I“ counts down.

touch 2,

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

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

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

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

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

Step 6: Change the power level.

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

Step 10:

Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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COO~NG

T~E

(continued)

The Express Cook Feature

Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set

time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

The Add 30 Seconds feature

ADD 30

provides a convenient way to

SECONDS extend cooking time by 30

Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

seconds while the oven timer is

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking

counting down. It will add 30

time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2

seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

minutes of cooking time.

Step

2: Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and

shut off at the end of the programmed time.

How

to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the to a 12-hour delay.

correct time of day.) To Use Auto Start Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 1: Touch AUTO

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven

will

AUTO START

START/REMINDER pad.

automatically start at the desired time.

REMINDER

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an

alarm

clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to

leave

for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1: Touch AUTO

AUTO START START/REMINDER pad.

REMINDER

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later).

Step

3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you

programmed, and will

signal you at that time

l;’~~~’

with a beeping sound

until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad. The display

will

show REM until the oven

door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched. The

oven will signal continuously for up to 30 minutes. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START/REMINDER pad. The

time-of-

day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

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NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty

shelf with Popcorn

program is NOT recommended.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

microwave popcorn.

“POP” flashes. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display.

r—,

Step 4: Touch START. The

popcorn sensor automatically calculates the cooking time.

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions. Close oven door.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

After the popcorn sensor detects steam,

: ~i~’

the oven signals and

COOK

displays remaining

TIME

cooking time needed.

Step 5: When cooking is completed, the oven

l-( El

signals and flashes

“End.” Open the door and remove the popcorn.

How to Adjust the POP Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is

there is a simple adjustment you can make. another adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9. The word “POP” will appear on the display with a plus sign beside it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided.

Touch the POPCORN

pad and then touch number pad 1. The word “POP”

will

appear on the display with a minus sign beside it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Questions and Answers

Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

feature in my microwave oven?

A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the

door, touch

CLEAWOFF

and begin again. You

may open the door when “End” appears on display.

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DEFROST~G

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time

Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

frozen

food and is one of the great advantages of

a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to

quic~y

thaw foods

such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen

dinners.

The

Auto Defrost setting is preferred

for meat and

poul~

because the oven sets the

defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

3: Select one

hdf

tie

total defrosting time

recommended. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE

pad for 4 minutes.

Step

4: Touch START. When

START

the

cycle is completed, the oven

signals and flashes “End,” then

automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn the package over, close the door

and

repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

the door, remove the package and separate

strawbeties

to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

the package.

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

-’~r*a

‘

●

FamiIy-size,

pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to

sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room

temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping

noise. What is it?

A. This

sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level

lower

than 10 (High).

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Page 15

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

Temp Cook & Hold takes the guesswork out of

for many foods.

cooking, because the oven automatically switches

Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods

to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food

to the desired finished food temperature. The Time

temperature and maintains that temperature for up

Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters,

to one hour or until you touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”

to cook precisely with the probe.

when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If

START

internal temperature of the roast is less than

90°F.,

display will

TEMP COOK

& HOLD pad.

show “COOL”; if temperature is

HOLD

90°F.

or above, display shows

temperature counting up.

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for

160°F.

Step 6: When

160°F.

is reached, the oven will sound

and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

temperature.

POWER

pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

LEVEL

Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF

CLEAR

pad to stop the cycle.

OFF

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods ● Be sure frozen food has been

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

will heat more evenly though completely defrosted before

control and quick, even heating.

requiring more time. inserting probe. Probe may break

off if used in frozen foods.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

touched the START pad?

inserted in food?

“PRObE”

will

flash if you don’t seat the cable A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in

the oven.

the oven

wall

or if you touch the TEMP COOK

& HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature,

Use the Auto Defrost Guide on the

The oven calculates defrosting

the oven automatically sets the

next page. Enter the food weight in

time and changes power levels

defrosting times and power

pounds and tenths of a pound (see

during defrosting to give even

levels for you.

Conversion Guide below). Then

defrosting results.

touch START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum

and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step 2: Touch the AUTO

DEFpad

❑

mmmm

Step 3: Enter weight. For

❑ ammm

example, touch number pads 1

and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds

pound, 3 ounces. See

Conversion Guide below.)

Step 4:

Touch START pad.

Countingdown

Display shows defrost time

mice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn” flashes.

Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide

~ ~~ \;f ,-,

for what to do at the first and second signal. Then

ciose the

door and touch START. (Defrosting

continues during “TURn” display.) When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes

and oven beeps 4 times.

“End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF

pad is touched.

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to

stand

in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

Pounds

1–2

9-1o

12–13

1415

Page 17

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Chops

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and shield

5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate.

Remove defrosted

2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted areas

5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Roast

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and

Shield if necessary. 90 minutes

shield.

Ribs

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted

minutes pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over. 5 minutes

I I

Stew

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and

Separate and remove

5 minutes

separate.

defrosted

~ieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over,

Shield where

20 minutes

necessary.

in refrigerator;

run cold water in cavity.

I I

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Cornish

Hens (whole)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

10 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

Cornish

Hens (split)

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover.

5 minutes

Fish Fillets

Shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces. Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Hold under cold running water.

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

Page 18

AUTO~TIC

ROAST~G

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

to the

desired serving temperature. Unlike

Temp

be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures

Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level,

are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

by time.

automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef

Place pork roast

roast in cooking

in cooking bag

bag on trivet in

and place in

microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to

dish.

package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Insert probe through cooking bag

Place meat in oven

horizontally into the center meaty area not touching

with probe to the

bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the

right. Insert cable

food or top or sides of the oven.

end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

‘

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST

pad. Touch number pad

Touch START. (See the “Auto Roast Guide” for

comolete

list of

AUTO ROAST

Step

3: After a

pre-programmed

food temperature is reached. oven

beeps

recommended codes. ) NOTE: By touching

the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat’s internal temperature will be

dis~laved.

(“COOL”

4 times and

“HO~d”

COOE

appears on the display.

I;t\;l\=

Step 4: Food will be

——

held at this temperature

FOOO TEMP

CODE

‘or60minutesThe

oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.

wi~l b:

displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad

is released, doneness code reappears on the display. Step 2: When you select

Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4 beeps and

“TURn”

flashes on the display

CODE

when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over. )

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

● Recommended codes are shown on guide behind

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use

door, on front of oven.

of cooking bag.)

● Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.

Food

Beef (5

lb.

max.)

Tender Roast

Medium Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area.)

Minimum

Find

Approx.

Time

Hold*

Code

Temp.

(minutes per pound) Minutes

Doneness

Display

I I

160°F.

13-15

170°F. 15-17

5-1o

MEd

WELL

2 170°F.

15-19

WELL

185°F. 17-20

10-15

WELL

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and

hold

at that temperature until done.

Oven switches to Hold at

180°F.,

and continues holding at 180°F. until you remove food and touch

CLEAWOFF

pad. If stirring is

I_/ /—1 I f +

I [~[~

COOE

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch

CLEAWOFF

pad to turn

off oven.

‘etAutosimmer’ike

Auto Roast as explained in this section. Display shows “SIM” and

“CODE 4.”

COOE

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Temp.

Approx.

Tim~ours

Doneness

Display Comments

Food

Beef

Pot Roast Chili

Chicken

Stewing

BroilerEwer

180°F. 180°F.

SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

SIM

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

5-7 5-8

SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh

from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

SIM Same procedure as above.

180°F. 180°F.

4-6 3-4

Haflork

Roast

180°F,

SIM

Add4cupsliquid.

4-6

soup

StocWegetable Split

Pea

180°F. 180°F.

7-1o

5-7

SIM

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.

SIM

Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

Page 20

AUTO

m~AT

Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring

Because all cooking containers must be covered during

previously prepared foods to serving temperature.

Whh

automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you

many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating

want to steam or retain moisture. See Containers and

times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

Covers section.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty

shelf with

Auto Reheat is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods

including leftovers can be Auto

Reheated.

Auto Reheat is

recommended for

single-servings of

c“

‘P

~2$’. &

+0.

food or plates of

‘“’---’

leftovers.

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated. It is best to use Time Cook I & II.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.

Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Example:

Place covered food in oven.

AUTO REHEAT

Touch AUTO REHEAT pad.

33?7

FOOD

“RHEAT” shows on display and “FOOD” flashes.

FOOD

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes

START

on display. Touch START pad.

“RHEAT” and “FOOD” are displayed.

Beep sounds when steam

is sensed and “RHEAT” is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch

START to finish heating. When done, oven

displays “End” and

beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched.

Page 21

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto

using Auto Reheat, what should I do?

Reheat?

A. Use Time Cook in 30-second increments.

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

the reheating time and leaves food too cool. To complete reheating use the TIME COOK pad.

AUTO COOK

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your

Because most cooking containers must be covered

need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess

during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that

how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing

you want to steam or retain moisture.

the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this

feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty

T’M

shelf

time to various types and amounts of food.

with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish, Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience

require constant attention, foods that require addition

foods can be Auto Cooked.

of ingredients during cooking, and foods calling for a

dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be

Auto Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them. Foods that microwave best using the temperature

probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply touch three control pads—AUTO COOK, Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO” desired code, and START. The word “AUTO” is displayed— steam escaping from the oven can appears on the display and the sensor is activated affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, to sense steam from food.

close the door and touch START immediately.

Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8

are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.

Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

When codes 2 through 8 are

selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals. The word

“AUTO” on the display is then replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the Automatic Cooking Control Guide section.

(c[~ntinued next page)

Page 22

Example:

lAuT800Kl

Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO COOK pad.

“ENTER COOK CODE”

flashes on display.

AUTO COOK

(continued)

Touch number pad for desired code. “CODE 2“ shows. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display. Touch START.

The word “AUTO” shows on the display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT

COO~NG

PERFORMANCE. The beep sounds when

the steam is sensed and

“AUTO” is replaced by cook time. Rotate or stir the food, if necessary. When done, the oven beeps every minute until

the door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched.

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code

If you want a longer cooking time than a code

number, you can set the oven to cook for

20~0

provides, add a 9 after the code.

less time than the code would regularly provide.

For the chicken in the example at left, code 49 would

For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done

provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular

than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get

code 4 would provide.

20% shorter cooking time.

Example:

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

Touch START. DO NOT OPEN

START

DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish cooking.

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Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can

prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

● Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

● Be sure the oufiide of the cooking container and

the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

● Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if

required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray. Thick

entrees may take longer to

cook—

see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing

plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Paper

plate+while

they maybe used for Time and Temperature Cooking and Defrosting, do not use them with automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

Follow Automatic Cooking Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover

casserole meat and vegetables

with sauce.

Cool

hot ingredients

or sauces. If they are not cool, it is

better to use Time Cook I & 11.

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AUTO~TIC COO~G

CONTROL

GU~E

● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When

oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

● Match the amount of food to the size of container.

Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

● Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.

● Foods should be covered with

lid

to dish or plastic

wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean.

Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be

covered tightly to ensure even cooking.

● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven

are dry.

● After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs

additional cooking, return food to oven and use Time Cook I &11 to finish cooking.

To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add

a “l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook Code.

● Use of Auto Cook feature with DOUBLE

DUTYTM

metil

shelf is not recommended.

Food Canned Foods

Thin—water and milk-based soups sauces, gravies

Thick+hili,

beef stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky soups

Vegetables—8 to 16

ounces

Leftovers

Convenience Foods

Frozen dinners (with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta)

Frozen dinner entree (individual) Pouch Tray

Frozen dinner entree (2 to 3 servings)

Frozen breakfast entrees

Grocery-Shelf dinner entrees

Auto Cook

Code

5 5

Container

Microwave-safe

container matched

to size of food.

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.

Plate or

microwave-

safe container matched to amount of food.

Package tray or plate

Pouch Tray

Tray

Package wrap or tray

Package

Approx.

Time

4 min.

per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

2 to 4 min. per

serving

10 min.

6 min.

8 to 11 min.

to 22 min.

3 to 5 min.

to 5 min.

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave plastic covering in place on tray.

If tray has foil cover, replace with

plastic wrap.

If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.

Page 25

Food Casseroles

Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans Uncooked

ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew

Meats, Poultry Seafood

Chicken pieces

(Up

to 2fi lbs.)

Whole

chicken

(Up

to 3

lbs.)

Fish fillets (1

lb.)

Meat loaf (1X lbs.) Hamburger patties

(4) Sausage patties

(12 oz.) Pork chops

(4, 1/2 to

3/4

inch thick)

Shrimp (up to

1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

10-oz.

pouch

Baking potatoes (4,

to 8 oz. each)

Cubed potatoes

(Up

to 2 lbs.)

Fresh vegetables, such as carrots,

brussels

sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples, pears (4)

Auto Cook

Code

8 3

Container

1 k- to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

1X- to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

9x5 x3 inch loaf dish 8 inch square dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

2-qt.

oblong

glass

baking dish

l-qt. casserole

with lid Pouch on

microwave-

safe plate

8 inch square dish

2-qt. casserole with

lid

IX- to 2-qt. casserole

with lid

2-qt. casserole

with lid

4pprox.

Time

to 30 min.

40 to 55 min.

8 to 24 min.

30 to 40 min.

7 to 10 min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to

min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

to 15 min.

12 to 14 min.

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as directed on package.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

When oven signals, turn patties

over,

Cover with plastic wrap

Cover with plastic

wrap

Add amount of water recommended on package.

Cut slits in

poucb

as directed on

package. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around

sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap. Add 1 to 1 ti cups water.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.

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HOW TO USE THE

DO~LE DUTWM

SHELF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels.

● Do not store microwave browning dish on metal

Food microwaves best when placed directly on

shelf.

the oven floor.

. Use of Double Duty

shelf with Auto

● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.

Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program is

Product damage may result.

not recommended.

● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

cookware.

They may be hot.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which

in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may

need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked

be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

without the oven shelf.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the DOUBLE DUTY

shelf, tip the

back slightly and fit the

shelf support guides

onto

the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit

onto

the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When properly positioned,

the shelf should fit

snugly

in place, be level and

n~~touch

the back or side wall of

the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off.

Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To

prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not

using it.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting

temperature. Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

let the

underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High ( 10). To determine heating times, add times for

all

foods

together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods

(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on shelf large or dense foods, which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles

of canned or leftover

vegetables, rice or

oasta.

Place on floor

~hose

foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery

pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly.

Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

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

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to

one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering. In both regular baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture,

allow

for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting.

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

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

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take

longer

to cook than light, porous foods, such as

rolls,

bread or pieces of cake.

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

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

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

Stirring.

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

~rning

Over.

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

Standing Time.

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially

importmt

in microwave cooking. Note that a

microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to

shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs

on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Arcing.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

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

Rotating.

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

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With

large

pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking. Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

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

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat

more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

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~AT~G

RE~ATING GU~E

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

microwave-safe cookware.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

food is heated throughout.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

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

Item Amount Power Level

Time

Bakery Foods

Cake,

coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1

piece

Low (3)

1/2 to 1 min.

nut or fruit bread

9 inch cake or

Low (3)

1 k to 4 min.

12 rolls or doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

Medium (5)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

6 to 8

Medium (5)

1/2 to 2 min.

Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.

(use minimum time for custard)

9 inch pie

Meal-High (7)

to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

to 6 min.

Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

1/2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

to 2 pieces

1 X to 3 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 M to 3 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

to 2

1/2 to 1 min.

Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min.

Saucy, main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken, I to 2 servings 2fi to 5 min.

chili,

stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- 1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

1 to 2 servings

1 k to 4 min.

Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

to 5 min.

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

plate

to 4 min.

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham

salad,

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 2 min.

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

to 3 min.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings

to 3 min.

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

1 to 2 servings

1/2

to 2 min.

Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1/2

to 2 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (

1/2

cup per serving)

to 2 servings

1/2 to 2 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

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1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

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

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.

in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as

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

beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).

stand a few minutes.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Food Time

Comments

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

1/2 min.

Sweet rolls

3 to 6 min.

Rearrange after half of time.

(approx.

12 oz.)

Fish and Seafood

[Power Level: Defrost

(3)I

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

8 to 12 min.

Shellfish, small pieces

5 to 8 min.

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

(1 lb.) of time.

Fruit

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

3 to 7 min.

(10-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon-(l lb.) 3 to 6 min. per lb.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks (1 lb.)

3 to 6 min.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

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

Ground meat

lb.)

5 to 8 min.

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

10 to

min. per lb. Use Power Level Warm (l).

Steaks,

chops and cutlets

5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

of time and

shield

warm areas with

foil.

After second half of time,

separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken,

broiler-fryer,

to 22

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

cut Up (2fi

Ibs.)

of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken,

whole

22 to 28

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and

(2M

to 3

lbs.)

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

Cornish

hen

9 to 16 min. per lb.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

~rkey

breast (4 to 6

Ibs.)

5 to 10 min. per

lb.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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COO~G

GU~E

NOTE:

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetables

Vegetible

Amount

Time

Commen~

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

lb,

7 to 10 min., Meal-High (7) 5 to 8 min.

In 1

fi-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4

cup water.

Rotate dish after half of time.

In I-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package

Beans

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

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

12 to 17 min. 5 to 9 min. 5 to 9 min.

In I

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/2

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

Beets (fresh, whole)

bunch

18 to 25 rein,

In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2

cup water,

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

bunch (1 M to 1 X lbs.)

bunch (1 M to 1 M lbs.)

7 to 10 min. 9 to 13 min.

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

glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

Rotate dish after half of time. In l-qt. casserole. In l-qt.

casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 10-oz. package

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

medium head (about 2

Ibs.)

8 to 11 min. 7 to 10 min.

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

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

lb.

10-oz. package

6 to 9 min. 5 to 8 min.

In 1

ti-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

medium head

10-oz. package

9 to 14 min. 9 to

min.

5 to 8 min.

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

place 1/2 cup water.

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

Corn

(frozen kernel)

1O-OZ. package

4 to 8 min.

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

Corn on

the

cob

(fresh)

to 5 ears

3 to 5

min

per ear

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

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after

half of time.

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

(frozen)

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

5 to 7 min. 2 to 4 min. per ear

Mixed, vegetables (frozen)

1O-OZ. package

4 to 8 min.

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

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

2 lbs. unshelled 10-oz. package

9 to 12 min. 4 to 8 min.

In l-qt. casserole,

place 1/4

cup water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh, whole, sweet or white)

to 14 min.

2 to 5 min.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with l/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper

towel

on glass cooking tray, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement.

stand 5 minutes.

4 potatoes

to 8 oz. each)

I (6

to 8 oz. each)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and lea~

to 16

OZ.

1O-OZ. package

5 to 8 min. 5 to 8 min.

In 2-qt. casserole,

place washed spinach.

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

Squash

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

1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min.

7 to 11 min.

I X-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

Cut in

half

and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.

oblong

glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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Keep your oven clean and sweet-

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

smelling. Opening the oven door

on your oven. The inside and

a few minutes after cooking helps

outside oven walls can be scratched. air out the inside. An occasional The control panel can be damaged. thorough wiping with a solution

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

of baking soda and water keeps

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

the inside fresh.

PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

W*,

floor and mode stirrer cover.

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. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

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

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

Glass Cooking

may.

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami”

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@brand

cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

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 DUTYM shelf.

Your shelf accessory is

designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use

in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

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

Do not clean shelf in a se~-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the Oukide

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. oven that come together on closing the door, use only Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a

sponge or soft cloth.

dry

towel.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the

damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord panel—they can damage it.

into outlet.

—

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OWN

LAMP REPLACEMENT

First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp

Replace

compartment cover by removing screw which holds

with 25-watt

cover in place. Cover is located on the side of the

appliance bulb.

outer case.

(It is available in drugstores and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

GROU~~G ~STRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded. (Fig.

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

Where a

standard two-prong wall receptacle

is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it

PREFERRED METHOD

proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician

replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

if the grounding instructions are not completely

receptacle.

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove

appliance is properly grounded.

the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

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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 use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an

TEMPORARY METHOD

adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

UL listed

adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall 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 a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations

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

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

a long cord or extension cord is

used—

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it

wil

not drape over the counter top or

tabletop

where can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet:

Page 34

●

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN

W~L

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL

PA~L

LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

A fuse

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

reset circuit breaker.

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on

oven

is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed,

● START

pad

must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and

CLEAWO~

pad not touched

to cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & 11 pad.

● CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature

tier

touching TEMP COOK & HOLD pad.

●

Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or AUTO

COOK pad.

● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using

Temp

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast functions.

● During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before

steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in

rnmimum time.

● No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 seconds after start of

Popcorn program.

“Error” APPEARS ON DISPLAY

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

● Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

● Light reflection around door or outer case.

● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

● Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to

may occur while operating at power levels other

the interference caused by other small appliances

than high.

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more

help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

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ifyou

ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

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Repair Service

80MEXARES(80M32-2737)

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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80~6262000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@ information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Customers With Special Needs...

8086262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a

TDD

or a conventional

teletypetiter

may

appliances, and a brochure to

call

800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322) to request

assist in planning a barrier-free

information or service. kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service

Contracti

80M262224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts

andAccessories

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Individufi

qualified to service their ow appliances

User maintenance instructions contained h this boofdet

can

have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

Other servicing

generdyshodd

be referred to

qudfied

47,000

parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

are accepted.

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original

purchase

date

WARRANTY

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, patis and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace

any

pati

of the microwave oven

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement

magnetron

tube

if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the sewice trip to your

home and

sewice labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary

home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

shiD

the

Droduct

to the service

sho~

~or

the service technician’s travel

costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory

Sewice Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care”

sewicers during normal working

hours.

Should your appliance need sewice, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Sewice trips to your home to

● Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care

●

material.

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

call, toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Improper installation. If you have an installation

problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

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

Damage to product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of

God. WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager+onsumer

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164 D2588P144

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Pub. No. 49-8345

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