GE Spacemaker JVM130K, Spacemaker JVM131K Use And Care Manual

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UseandCare&-ng

Guide

SpacemakeP

Microwave

Oven

Safe~

instructions ....................2-5

Precautions .................................................2.5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 15

Automatic Fan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6

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

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel

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

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

Cooking Guide ......................................20-26

Defrosting by Time ...............................12, 13

Defrosting Guide

...................................l8, 19

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

Exhaust

Fan......................................................6

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.......7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................14

Heating or Reheating

Guide...............l6,

Hold Time

.........................................................9

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 5

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

Minute/Second Timer ...........................9, 10

Power Levels ............................................9- 13

Time Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 10-12

Care and

Cleaning....................27-29

Exhaust Fan ...................................................28

Grease Filter

..................................................28

Light Bulb

Replacement.............................29

Problem

Solver...............................3O

More questions ?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

installation ..........................................29

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Extension Cords ...........................................29

Grounding Instructions ..............................29

Consumer Services

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

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

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

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

Microwave power

ou@ut

of this oven is

750

watts.

(IEC-705 Fst

Procedure)

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to

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

This appliance must be registered.

Please

be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

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

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven 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.

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

FIRST, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem is still

serviced your appliance. Explain

not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action

Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

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~PORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read dl instructions before using this

apptiance.

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.

Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent)

(2)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3)

door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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

AWARNING-~oreducetheriskof

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

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” in this book.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.”

●

Use this appliance

only

for

ifi

intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Do not cover or

block

any openings on the

appliance.

●

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

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated

sufiaces.

●

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 your 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 products. 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.

(continued next

page)

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

ligh~,

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

—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 overcook

pohtoes.

They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. —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 use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

●

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

●

Some

producfi

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

tie

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 at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften

or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F,

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

●

Do not

boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to

allow

steam to escape

during cooking.

●

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

●

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

oven. To prevent bums from splashing liquid, stir the liquid

bfiefly

before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

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~~Boilable”

cooking pouches and tightly

closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face,

lP,

●

Hot

foods and steam can cause

:.~-~

burns. Be careful when opening

any containers of hot food, including

popcorn bags, cooking pouches

and-

boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

The Exhaust Hood

●

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

●

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

—In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX41

Filler Panel

Kit.

JX81A charcoal

Filter Kit for

non-vented

installation.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilover

causes smoking and greasy

spillovers

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

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MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

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

for

microwaving.”

If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the

oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup

filled

with one

CUP

water—set the

m~asuring

cup either in or next to the dish.

Microwave

minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

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

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

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

you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEATU~

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

of the microwave oven.

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

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

■

‘:‘1

Hmm

mmmmmm

mammmE

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

5. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

securely latched for oven

operate.

Light. Press ON or OFF.

2. Door Latches. 6. Grease Filters.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

Cooktop

Light.

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

Oven Floor.

confined in oven.

4. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light

are

detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Control Panel section.

Cooking Complete Reminder

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

This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

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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.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 87s,

18 POWER and

all

of the oven

functions. After 15 seconds, all

lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.

Touch the

CLEAWOFF

pad,

set the Clock and oven is ready

for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset

Clock

after touching the

CLEAWOFF

pad.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of

day, time or temperature during

cooking functions, power

level

being used, cooking mode and

instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST.

Gentle

thawing at automatic power

level 3 (Low).

3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount

of time using automatic power

level 10 (High).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch

these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature or power level.

5. START. After all selections

are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

6. AUTO

START~EMINDER.

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

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

VENT FAN

uGHT

IW,

OFF

ON OFF

8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power

level

10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

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.

10. 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 above process.

11.

CLEAWOFF.

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

12. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on

the hood light.

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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.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

cooking

functions.-The

time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own

It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

To delay

cooking

up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and

touch TIME COOK and enter cook time. Touch

no seconds).

MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down

The timer signals when time is up.

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 4: Set standing or hold

MIN/SEC

time by touching MIN/SEC

TIMER

TIMER pad.

Step 2: Touch TIME

TIME

Step

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

DEFROST pad.

DEFROST

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes

TIME COOK

I &II

defrosting

time,

(Defrosting is automatically set on

Dower

level 3 but can be changed by touching the

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

Step 6: Touch TIME

COOK

&II pad.

POWER LEVEL pad and the

~esir;d power

ievel.)

cooking time.

START

Step

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

(<ontinued next

page)

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HOW TO USE THE

MmUTE/SECOm

TMER

(continued)

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost,

hold

and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically rearrange your

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

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a

food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

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

bacteria.

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

A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the

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

and

hold for 2 minutes.

COOHNG

Time Cook

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

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

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

Step 1:

Fill

cup

2/3 full

water,

add I

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.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step

and O

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK I & 11 pad.

Select your time. Touch pads 1,

for

one minute.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level, (If power

level

10 is not appropriate, see

“How to Change Power Level” on next page.)

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

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

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

Step 6: Open the door.

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Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is

ideal

you want to change power levels during your

cwking

operations. Here’s how to do it. Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe

container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK

1 &11

I &II

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2,

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

How to Change Power Level

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

level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 9: Open the door.

The Express Cook Feature

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

Step 2:

Touch the START pad.

time for

1-5

minutes.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

shut off at the end of the programmed time.

Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2

minutes of cooking time.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food was not 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 doneness and cook the food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power

level.

When I touched START, however, my

oven didn’t come on. Why not?

Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10 (High). What do I need to do?

A. To change power level, touch the POWER LEVEL

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?

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 on timer.

A. The TIME COOK I & II pad must be touched before setting the power level otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.

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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 correct

to a 12-hour

delay.

time of day.)

Step 1: Touch AUTO

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

AUTO

START

START/REMINDER pad.

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

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm Step 3:

Touch START pad. The

clock, without starting the oven.

reminder is now set at the time

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

you programmed, and will signal

leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

you at that time with a beeping sound until

vou o~en

the door or

AUTO START

REMINDER

Step 1:

Touch AUTO

touch the

C~EA~OFF

pad. The display will show

STARTREMINDER pad.

REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The

REMinder time may be displayed

by touching the AUTO START/ REMINDER pad.

The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the

Step

2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

CLOCK pad.

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to

12 hours later).

DEFROST~G

TME

Time Defrost

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

Step 3:

Select one half of the total defrosting time

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of

recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,

a microwave oven.

touch pads 4,0 and O for 4 minutes.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.

How

Change

Power Level

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but

you may change this for more flexibility.

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

level.

●

See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place a l-lb. package of frozen pork chops in the

oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step

4: Touch START. When the

START

cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn the package over,

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 pork chops to finish defrosting.

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Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

broken up or separated part of the way through the

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

defrosting time.

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 open the door during defrosting to check

on the progress of my food? A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during

microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

Q. Should

all

foods be completely thawed before

cooking?

A. Some foods should not be completely thawed

before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it

is better to begin cooking

while

it is

still

slightly

frozen.

Q. Can I defrost

small

items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they

will

need more frequent attention

than

usual.

Raise the power

level

after entering the

time by touching the desired power

level

pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about l/2; Power

level 10

cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the

Defrosting Guide seem right for my food? A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary

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

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to

stirt

with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food

should look and

@te

will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables,

fmits,

poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

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

●

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

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used

for

flavoring,

but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

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

Covering.

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

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

Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so

hot air can

flow

around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

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

Round Shapes.

Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also happen

when cooking conventionally. Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

of food affects how it cooks. Very

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy

is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

Stirring.

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

~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.

In conventional cooking, foods such

as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to

tinish

cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use

small

strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Arcing.

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

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

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

Rotiting.

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 one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

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~pe

of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Avoid using.

Foil baking trays

Aluminum

foil

Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties

Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

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

Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or

metal

will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use

for shielding.

not

use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm

food.

However, do not heat

baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.

Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.

Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to

hold

in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into

them,

Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using

recycled paper. Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).

Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit in the

oven,

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

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HEATING OR REHEATING

GU~E

1. Directions below

~re for

heating or reheating already-cooked

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

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

tiround

edges of dish is normal, since the center is the

lust 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

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

2X to 3X min

I cup

Medium (5)

to 5 min.

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (10) 2 to 4 min.

Saucy: meatballs,

riblets,

I to 2 servings

High ( 10)

2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

to 4 servings

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

(

1/2 cup

per serving)

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

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

piece

nut or fruit bread

2 pieces 4 pieces

9-in. cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

I 2 4 6

to 8

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

1 slice

1 slice=

1/8

of 9-in. pie

2 slices

(use minimum time

for

custard) 4 slices

9-in. pie

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

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

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

1/2 to I min. I to I

min.

I X to 2X min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4

1/2

min.

1/2

to I min.

1 to

I X

min.

1 to 2 min. l/2 to I min.

1 to 1 X min.

2fi to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other

milk

based

Oz./cUp)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

to 6 min.

(9 oz./cup)

I to 2 cups

Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

Coffee, tea, cider (6

OZ./CUp) 1

to 2 cups

High (

10)

to 3 min.

(9 oz./cup)

1 to 2 cups

High ( 10)

6 to 7 min.

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

1/2

cup

High (10)

I to 2 min.

1 cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

1/2

cup

High (10)

I to 2 min.

1 cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

1/2

cup

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

cup

High (10) 3 to 4 min.

I can (16 oz.)

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

french

toast or waffles:

Plain, no topping

2 or 3 pieces

High ( 10) 1 to 1 X min.

Syrup & butter

2 or

pieces

High (

10)

I to 1 X min.

Tip:

Do not cover.

Page 17

Item

Amount

Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

to 4 pieces

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf

to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 3 min.

(4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 5 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

to 2 High (10)

1/2

to I min.

to 4

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

Rice and pasta

I to 2 servings

High ( 10)

I to 3 min.

(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti,

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

3 to 5 min.

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and

to 4 servings

High (10)

6 to 9 min.

cheese, etc.

I can (16 oz. )

Higb

( 10)

5 to 7 min.

(3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

to 2 servings

Med-Higb (7)

2 to 4 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

I to 2 servings

Med-Higb (7)

1 to 3 min.

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 5 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

to 2 servings

High (10)

to 5 min.

(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

to 4 servings High (10)

5 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover

saucy

main dishes

witb

plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats

witb

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

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic

wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings

Med-Higb (7)

to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings Med-Higb (7) 3 to 4 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

1 to 2 servings Med-Higb (7)

to 2 min.

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

I can (10 oz. )

Meal-High (7) 6 to 7 min.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

I to 2 servings

High (10) I fi to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

I can ( 10 oz. )

Higb

(10)

4 to 5 min.

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on

tbe

cob, etc.

Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

( l/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings 1 can (I6 oz.)

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz. )

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

High ( 10) High (10)

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

I to 2 min. 2 to 3 min. 4 min.

to 2 min.

3 to 4 min.

to 2 min.

2 to

min.

2 to 4 min.

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DEFROSTING

GU~E

1. Food

ptickaged

paper or

plastic may be defrosted without

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

unwrapping.

food

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

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

Defrost (3), For more even defrosting

of larger foods, such as

beef,

lamb and veal roasts, use Warm ( I).

stand a

few

minutes,

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,

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

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

Bread,

buns or rolls

2 to

1 to

16 oz.)

Cake,

frosted,

2 to 3 layer 2 to

none

(17

oz.)

Cake, plain,

layer

2 to

none

Cheesecake, plain or

to 6

none

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz. )

Coffee cakes

none

( I I to 14X oz.)

Cream or custard pie

to 2

(I4 oz.)

Crunch cakes

cupcakes

112

3/4

each

none

Doughnuts (1

~1~ to I

none

(4 to 6)

to 2

French toast (2 slices)

Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )

7 to Y

none

Pound cake (11 X oz.)

to 4 none

Sweet rolls

2 to

(8X

to I 2 oz.)

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over

after first

h~lf

of time

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes

before

serving.

Let stand 5 minutes

before

serving,

Reposition after first half of time, Let stand 5 minutes

before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

Turn over

after first half of

time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after

first half of

time.

Fish & Seafood

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( I lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Freshly frozen ( I lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

2 2

(6-oz.

package)

Oysters ( I

2-oz.

can) 4 to 6 4 to 6

Scallops ( I -lb. package) 4 to 6 4 to 6

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs,

to 2 2 to

2 to 3

to 10

OZ.)

Lobster tails, I to 2

3 to 4 3 to 4

(6 to Y

OZ.)

Shellfish, small pieces

to 4

3 to 4

lb.)

Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)

2 to 3

none

Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)

to 4

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after

first half of

time.

After

second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.

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

half of time.

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

of time.

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

time.

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

first half of time.

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

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

of time.

Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place fish in cooking dish, Turn over after first half

of time. After

second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.

Page 19

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz. )

2 to 3

Place

package in oven. Remove foil or

metal,

After minimum

time,

break

up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic pouch-l to 2

1 to 3

3 to 4

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

(

10-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon ( 1

lb.)

2 to 3 per

lb,

Franks (1

lb.)

2 to

Ground: beef & pork

(1 lb. ) (2

lbs.)

Ibs,)

Roast: beef, lamb, veal*

to 4

Ibs,)

Roast,

pork

to 4

lbs.)

Sausage,

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

Sausage,

links ( 1 to 1 X Ibs.)

Sausage, patties (

12-oz.

package)

Spareribs,

pork

(2 to 3 Ibs.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets

*Use Warm ( I )

for

roasts.

3 to 4 6 to 7

12 to

to 10 per lb.

6 to X per

lb.

2 to 3 2 to 3

2 to 4 per

lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to 3

3 to 4 6 to 7

to I 3

X to 10 per

lb,

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 3 to 4

1 M to 2fi

2 to

2 to 4 per lb.

to 5 per lb.

Place

unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes

after

defrc]sting.

Place

unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

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

Turn meat over after first half of time. Turn meat over after first

half of time. Scrape off softened meat

after second half of time. Set aside.

Break

up remaining block and microwave 1 to 2 minutes more, Turn meat over after first half

time.

Scrape off softened meat

after second half of

time.

Set aside. Microwave 6 to X minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after

first

half

of time. Defrost

for

second half of time. Let stand for

minutes to I hour in refrigerator. Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after

first

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

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

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

time,

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

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

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken.

broiler-frver.

Cut

(22?

Ibs,

Chicken,

whole

(2X

to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

Duckling

~rkey

breast (4 to 6 Ibs.)

to 11

to 1 I

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

12 to 14

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

5 to 6 per lb.

5 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.

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb. Place

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

3 to 5 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 I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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COOmG

GU~E

Breads

Crust on breads will be

soft

and the outsides will not brown.

color on upside-down breads,

line dish before microwaving with

[f desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

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

chopped nuts or other topping for brown color.

increase brown

canned,

french

fried onion rings.

Food

Container Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Coffee cakes

in. round or No

Meal-High (7)

to 10 min. Place batter in greased dish,

square dish

Corn bread

to 9 in.

Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely

tube dish*

chopped, canned,

french

fried onions before microwaving, Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Muffins Paper-lined

High (10)

Use microwave-safe muffin container or

(1 Muffin) muffin cups

to I X min. homemade muffin cups, made by cutting

(2 to 4 Muffins)

(Do not use

I to 2 min.

down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins

to 6 Muffins)

foil liners. )

2 to 4 min. may be done before others. Remove

muffins

tis

they are done,

and

continue

cooking remaining muffins a few

seconds longer.

Meal-High (7)

I I to 16 min.

Shield corners after half of cooking

time. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning

out

of dish. Cool.

Quick breads,

Glass loaf

from a mix

dish

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

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Before adding measured amount

of batter, grease dishes or line

them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean.

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

board

to 15 minutes before inverting.

5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Baked apples

Microwave-

Lid or

High

(10)

or pears

safe dish or plastic wrap casserole

Bar cookies

8 in. square

High ( 10)

dish

Commercial mix

8 in. round or No

High (10)

( ] 8 to

OZ.)

square dish

Meal-High (7)

Fluted tube

High (10)

cake pan

Cupcakes—6

Paper-lined

High ( 10)

cupcaker

Pineapple upside

in. round

High (

10)

down cake

dish

2 to 4 min. per piece

5 to 7 min.

2 min. 4 to 6 min.

11 to 13

min

to 3 min.

10 to

min

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, I teaspoon butter and

1/8

teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter. Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to

minutes to cool

before inverting. Let tube cake stand

to 20 minutes to

cool, before inverting When cooking several cupcakes, some

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

few

seconds longer. When done, toothpick stuck in cake

comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

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Candies

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

2. Candies which

are boiled become very hot; handle cookware

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

carefully.

in paper bowl to melt.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Caramel apples

pint (2-cup)

measure

Chocolate bark

fi-qt.

casserole

or bowl

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong

dish

S’Mores

Paper napkin

or paper plate

High (10) 3 min.

Yes

High ( 10)

3 to 5 min.

Yes

High (10)

I fi min. to melt butter,

3fi min.

to melt

marshmallows

High (10)

15 to 25 seconds

Unwrap a

14-oz.

package of caramels into measuring cup. Add I tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add

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

In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow.

Cereal, Pasta and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

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

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

wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

I teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

immediately after microwaving.

For

rice

minute

rice, use the same amount of water needed

6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the

for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

same.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Oatmeal,

I-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

old fashioned

or bowl

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

1/2

to I minute.

Rice, minute

2-qt. casserole

Lid or

High (10)

(IX cups)

plastic wrap

Rice, regular

3-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High (10)

long grain (1 cup)

plastic wrap

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

2-qt. oblong

Plastic wrap

High (10)

dish

3 to 5 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one

per serving serving. Increase time about

k minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

2 to

min.

Add I

k cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

18 to 21 min.

Add 2ti cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

16 to 19 min.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange

after

minutes.

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page)

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(continued)

Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs

may

be prepared many

ways in the microwave oven.

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if

Always pierce whole yolks

before

microwaving to prevent

overcooked.

bursting.

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

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave-safe Cover or

High (10)

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

2-qt.

dish plastic wrap

to 5 min.

for

milk. Add cheese and microwave at

Medium (5)

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

every 2 minutes.

Eggs

Basic eggs

Buttered

custard cup

Omelet 9 in. pie plate

Poachd

eggs

X-qt.

casserole

Quiche

Scrambled

9 in. pie plate

Glass measuring cup

casserole

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

High (10) High ( 10)

Casserole

High ( 10)

cover

Medium (5)

Meal-High

(7)

No High ( 10)

1 to I X min.

per egg Melt butter

lfl

to V4 min

to 2 min.

5 to 6 min. Boil 2 cups water.

1/2

to I min.

per egg

I 7 to 22 min.

3/4

to I min.

per egg

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes

on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane, Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5)

1/2

to I minute

per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes. Pour filling into precooked 9-inch

pie shell. Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and

1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork, 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams

fish.

Use

Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue

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

cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.

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

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Clams, 6

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

High (

10)

4 to 7 min.

Place in dish with hinged side out.

shallow dish

Fillets or

Oblong dish

Wax paper or High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn

steaks ( I

lb. )

plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time.

Shrimp—1 lb.

Pie plate or Plastic wrap

High (

10)

7 to 9 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

(peeled)

shallow dish

Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Shrimp—1

lb.

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High (10)

5 to 9 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups

(unpeeled)

plastic wrap

hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

Whole

fish

Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum

per lb. foil,

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Gravies & Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

3. Vary basic white sauce by

adding

cheese,

egg

yolks, cream,

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

wine

herbs.

microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or

cornstarch ( 1 cup)

Melted butter

sauces, clarified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(au jus, clam, etc.) (

cup)

Casserole

Medium (5) 4 to 7 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup

of sauce.

Glass measure No

High ( 10)

1 to 2 min.

Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and

use

clear, top layer.

Casserole, bowl

Yes

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring after

half of cooking time. Let

stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor,

Casserole

High (10)

to 4 min.

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

Meats

1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or

3. veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.

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

Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

carving.

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

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Beef

Ground,

crumbled (for casseroles or soup)

lb.)

( 1 %

lbs.)

Meatballs (

I lb.)

Ibs,)

Meatloaf

(round

loa~

(loaf shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.)

I to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

Casserole

Round dish or

Wax paper or

oblong

disb

plastic wrap

Pie plate or Plastic wrap

loaf dish

Oblong glass

Wax paper dish (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate

Oblong dish

Cooking

bag

or casserole

High (10)

to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min. 9 to

min.

Meal-High (7) or cook to

to 20 min.

170°F.

25 to 30 min.

High

(10)

to 5 min.

4 to 6 min.

L(IW (3)

24 to 29 min. per lb.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange 3/4 to I in. apart in circle around edge of dish. Oblong dish: arrange

3/4

to 1 in. apart.

Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking Let stand 10 minutes

after cooking.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired add browning sauce.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2

cup water to cooking bag. Turn over after

half of time. Add vegetables if desired

after half of cooking time. Recover

and

finish.

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pclge)

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COO~G

GU~E

(continued)

Meats

(continued)

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover

(or

Internal

Tem~.)

Comments

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

Casserole

Lid or Medium (5)

120

(corned beef or

plastic wrap

brisket)

130 rein,

Tender roasts

(rib, Oblong dish

Cooking

bag

Medium (5)

Minutes Internal

high quality rump, sirloin tip) Rare

Medium Well

lb.

Tern .

I 1 to

140°F.

to 17

160°F.

to 20

170°F.

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

Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.

Lamb

Roast, leg or

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

Place

roast fat-side-down in

microwave-

shoulder

dish and trivet

Medium Well

per lb.

Temp.

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking

I 1 to 15160°F.

time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before

to 16

170°F.

carving.

Chops

2-qt. oblong

No Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

Brush chops lightly with

oil.

Turn meat

(1 in. thick) 4 chops dish

over after half of cooking time.

Pork

Bacon

Microwave-

(per slice) safe plate or

oblong dish

Canadian bacon

Microwave2 slices safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked: 2-qt. oblong

canned, butt or shank dish Ham, slices & steaks 2-qt. oblong

(1 to 2 in. thick)

dish

Pork chops: I

in.

Microwave2

safe cookware 4 6

Pork roast

2-qt. oblong

dish

Pork sausage Microwave(raw), link safe cookware

Pork sausage (raw) Microwave(

1/2

lb.: 4 patties) safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking

bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

High (10)

Medium (5)

Higb

(10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

3/4 to I min.

I to I

min.

2 to

min.

to 3 min.

to I 9 min.

per lb.

16 to

5 min.

3 min. 6 min. 9 min.

9 min.

per lb.

l/2 to 3/4 min.

per link

3 to 5 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwave more than I layer of bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

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

cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10

minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time.

Microwave to an internal temperature

Of ]

70°F.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of

cooking time.

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

Veal

Chops (1 in. thick)

2-qt. oblong

Meal-High (7)

6 to 9 min.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat

4 chops dish

over after half of cooking time.

Roast

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

Medium (5)

to 21 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn

(shoulder) dish

per

lb,

over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

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Poultry

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

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

I su;eitis

safe

forusein

microwave ovens. - I

Food

Container

Cover Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces Plate or

Wax paper

High (10)

2fi to 3 min. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

(per piece)

oblong dish

total

Whole chicken

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

Oblong dish

Wax paper

High ( 10)

I 1 to I 3 min.

of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

pieces)

total after half of cooking time.

(unstuffed)

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

Meal-High (7)

I O to I 2 min.

Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit

(stuffed)

per lb.

bag near closure to vent. Close securely

Oblong dish

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

to 16 min. with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.

per lb. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Cook to

190°F.

internal temperature.

Cornish

Hens

Halves

Square or

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

I 2 to

min.

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

oblong dish

per

lb.

stuffing, if desired.

Whole (stuffed

Square or

Wax paper

Meal-High(7)

13 to

min. Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

or unstuffed) oblong dish

per lb.

after half

of cooking time. Shield tips of

wings and legs with foil.

Duckling

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

Microwave breast-side-down for first half

and trivet

per lb. of cooking time. Brush with browning

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

~rkey

breast

Oblong dish

Cooking bag Medium (5)

I 3 to 15 min.

Tie

ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in

per lb.

cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash bag on underside near closure to vent. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Vegetables

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back

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

one corner to vent.

darkening and dehydration of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces.

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

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

the outside of the dish.

cooking.

Vegetable

Amount

Power Level

Time

Comments

Asparagus

(fresh cuts)

I lb,

(3 cups) cut into

High ( 10)

to 10 min.

2-qt.

casserole,

place 1/4

cup water.

1 to 2 in. pieces

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page)

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(continued)

Vegetables

(continued)

Vegetable

Amount

Power Level

Time Comments

Asparagus

(continued)

(fresh spetirs)

lb,

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh

green) (frozen green)

(frozen limo)

Beets

(tresh,

whole)

Broccoli

(fresh

cut)

(fresh

spears)

(frozen. chopped)

(frozen

spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(Ilowerets) (fresh,

whole)

(t’rozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the

cub

(fresh)

(1’rozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

(frozen)

Potatoes

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

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen. chopped

and leaf)

Squash

(1’resh,

summer

and

yellow)

(winter,

acorn

or butternut)

1()-oz. p~ck~ge

]

lb.

cut

in half

()-()x,

p~ckage

()-()z, ptickage

1 bunch

bunch

( I X to I X Ibs. )

I bunch

( 1 X to I X Ibs. )

lo-oz, ptickagc

1()-oz.

pack~ge

mediutn head

(about

2 Ibs. )

I lb. i ()-oz.

package

I medium head I medium

head

1 ()-oz.

ptickage

1()-oz. package

I to 5 Cat”s

ear

to 6 ears

10-OZ.

package

lbs.

unshelled

()-oz,

package

potatoes

to 8

oz. each)

1 (6 to 8

oz.

each)

() to 16 OZ.

I ()-oz. package

I lb.

sliced

1 to 2

squash

(about 1 lb. each)

Meal-High (7)

to 1() min.

High

10)

High ( 10)

High

( 10) High ( lo) High ( 10)

High

( 10)

High ( 10)

Higb

( 10)

High ( lo)

High

( 10)

High ( 10) High ( I()) High ( lo)

High ( 10)

High ( lo)

High ( 10)

High ( lo)

High

High High

10)

())

10)

High ( lo) High ( 10)

6 to 8 min

I 3 to I 7 min. 7 to 9 min. 7 (o

tnin.

to 25 min.

8 to 1 () tnin.

I () to 13 min.

6 to 8 tnin. 6 to 8 min.

to 11 min.

X to 1 () min.

7 to 9 tnin. 6 to X min.

I () to

min.

10 to I 7 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to X min.

4 to 5 min. per

ear

6 to 7 min.

to 4 min.

per

e~r

5 to X min.

10 to 12 min.

5 to X min.

I 2 to 14 min.

to 5 min.

6 to X min. 6 to X min.

5 to 7 min.

X to 11 min.

In I

X-qt.

oblong

glass b~king

dish.

place

1/4 cup

wdter.

Rotate dish after half of time,

I -qt. casserole.

In I

fi-qt.

casserole. place 1/2

CLIp

water.

[n 1 -qt. casserole, place 2

t~blespoons

water.

In I -qt. casserole. place 1/4

CLIp

water.

[n ~.qt.

casserole

pltice

1/2

cup water.

?-qt,

casserole, place

1/2

cup

water,

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

pl~ce

1/4

cup water, Rotate dish after

hall

of time.

In I -qt.

casscrolc.

I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

wuter,

In 1 X- or 2-qt.

casscrolc, pktce

1/4

cup wtiter.

In 2-or

3-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

I X-qt. c~sserole,

place

1/4

cup

water.

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

~.qt.

casserole,

place 1/2 cup water.

~.qt.

casserole,

place 1/2

cup

water.

I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water,

2.qt. oblong glJss

baking dish, place corn. [f corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,

add

I/4 cup

water.

Rearrange after

half

of time.

Place in

2-qt,

oblong glass baking dish.

Cover with vented plastic

wrup. Rearr~ngc

attcr

half of time.

In I -qt. casserole, place

tablespoons

water.

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

Peel

and

cut into I in, cubes. Place in 2-qt.

casserole with

1/2

cup water. Stir after half of time.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel

floor

tnicrowave

oven, 1 inch

apart

circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

tablespoons water.

In 1

fi-qt.

ctisserole,

ploce

1/4 cup

water.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.

In 2-qt. oblong

glflss

baking dish, place squash

cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up

after 4 minutes.

Page 27

Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door a on your oven. The inside

and

few

minutes after cooking helps air

outside oven walls can be scratched.

out the inside. An occasional

The control panel can be damaged. thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

inside fresh.

PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. 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 MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom

of a

Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami’”

brand

cieanser.

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.

may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

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

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

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Page 28

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect

grease.When the fan is operated, air is drawn

up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal

filter

and recirculated.

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

~-~

‘

REUSA.BLE

GREASE FILTERS

(on all models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on al] models)

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filters in place.

In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter

will

stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

grasp the “finger hold” on the

filter

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

\—”-”-

To clean grease filter, soak it

and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

slide the filter in the frame

slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into

place.

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they

after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order

recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped

Part No.

WB02X9883

from your GE supplier. DO

with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove

NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE

smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.

YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced

IN PLACE.

when it is noticeably dirty or discolored

(usually

To Remove Charcoal Filter

To remove the charcoal filter,

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker

panel

pull

plug.

Remove the top grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It

will

slide right out.

To Install Charcoal Filter

To install a new

filter,

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

oven as shown.

will

rest at an angle on two side support tabs and

in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with

screws.

Page 29

Cooktop

Light

To replace

Be sure bulbs to

cooktop

light, first

be replaced are

disconnect power

cool before

at main fuse or

removing. Break

circuit breaker

the adhesive seal

panel or pull

by gently

REMOVE SCREW

plug.

unscrewing the bulbs. Replace

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover

with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253)

and lower cover until it stops.

available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 1

lN/1), which are available in supermarkets

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

Oven Light

To replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

Next, remove the single screw

located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235), available from

your GE supplier.

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

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

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

PREFERRED METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

grounded. (Fig. 1)

Consult a qualified electrician or

. .

.- .

. .

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

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding

plug

can-

result in a risk of electric shock.

service

tecnmclan lr the

grounalng

instructions are not completely

Do not use an extension cord

understood, or if doubt exists as to

with this appliance.

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED

UNDERCOOKED

FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM, EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

or reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then

plug

it back in.

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

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

to cancel it.

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

pad.

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

START pad.

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

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

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended

power level.

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

instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

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

cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

● The

cooktop

lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

● Dimming oven light and change

● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using your

● Light reflection around door or

operating at power

levels

other

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

● Dull thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating.

problem with your oven.

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

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With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance

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contained in this

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any user. Other servicing

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qudfied

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

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

1’

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts 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 service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty

sewice will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care’

servicers during normal working hours.

Call 1-800-GE CARES (1-800-432-

2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

“

Service trips to your home to teach

●

Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the product, please

used commercially.

mntact

your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the

●

Damage to product caused by address below, or call, toll free:

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

GE Answer CenteP

WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE

800.626.2000

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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.

Some

states

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 164 D2588P087

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Pub. No. 49-8283

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