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

Precautions .................................................2- 5

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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

14, 15

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

Auto Start/Reminder 12 Clock

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

Control Panel

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

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

Cooking Guide ......................................22-28

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Defrosting Guide ...................................2O, 21

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

Exhaust

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

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

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................16

Heating or Reheating

Guide...............l8,

Hold Time

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

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 7

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

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

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........12

Power Levels ...................................10, 11, 13

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

10-12

Care and Cleaning

....................29-3l

Exhaust Fan ...................................................3O

Grease Filter ..................................................3O

Light Bulb Replacement .............................3 1

Problem

Solver...............................32

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Center@

800.626.2000

Installation

.....,....................................31

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extension Cords ...........................................3 1

Grounding instructions ...............................3 1

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

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

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

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

Microwave power

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of this oven k 750 watts.

(IEC-705 ks(Procedure)

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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

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 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.

Serial Number

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

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

We’

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

for further help.

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

~PORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read dl instructions before using this

apphance.

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.

(c)

Do Not

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:

A WARNING-Toreducetheriskof

bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

. Use this appliance only for its intended use

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 its intended use as

described in this manual.

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

●

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

lighti, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

●

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

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance outdoors.

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

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

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

●

See door

sufiace

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.

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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 potatoes. 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

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 at least 1 inch away from

sjdes

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

ljquids

(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

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

cookwme

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.

●

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,

●

Not

all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent bums from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

●

~~Boi]able”

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,

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●

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

accidenbl

cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never

leave

surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

Boilover

causes smoking and greasy

spillovers

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

—In

the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface unit by

covering pan completely with

well-

fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX40WH Filler

Panel Kit.

~X81A charcoal

Filter Kit for

non-vented

installation.

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

MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave ● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can 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 so

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

steam can escape.

ha~e rnetall~c

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 of water—set the

measuring 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.

● 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.

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

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

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

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

minutes after the range and microwave

oven controls have been turned off.

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1. Door Handle. Pull to

o~en

door. Door must be

securely latched

for

oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For

detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch 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

CLEAWOFF pad.

5. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

6. Grease Filters.

Cooktop

Light.

8. Oven

Floor.

9. Auto Defrost Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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

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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 8’s,

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.

power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF 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 & 11. 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, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.

5. START. After

all

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

6. AUTO START/REMINDER. 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

an alarm clock.

7. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

AUTO OEF.

AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS

GUIOE BEHINO OOOR

VENT FAN

(

OFF

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

9. 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.

10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.

11. CLOCK.

Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad

LIGHT

[

NIGHT

OFF

1°

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.

12.

CLEAWOFF.

When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases

all

settings (except time of day).

13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this

pad and food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

14. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light. Touch NIGHT to turn on night light.

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 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or

It can be set to delay cooking.

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.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK and enter cook

time,

Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

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.

mDEFRosTpad

Step 2: Touch TIME

Step

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

TIME COOK

&II

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II pad.

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

cooking time.

Step

3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

START

Step 4: Set standing or hold

HTrMERpad

time by touching MIN/SEC

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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HOW TO USE THE

MINUTE/SECO~ TMER

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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

defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you

may

only want to defrost

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

minutes,

hold

for 2 minutes, and then defrost for

6 minutes.

this case, the oven would defrost

for 6

minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

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Time Cook

Time Cook I & II

allows

you to microwave for a

selected amount of time.

Power level

(High) is recommended

for

most

cooking, but you may change this

for

more flexibility.

TIME COOK

&II

See the

Cooking

Guide.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 11 pad.

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

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1, () and () for one minute.

Step 1: Fill a cup

2/3

fUll of 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.

Because automatic power level IO 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.

START

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

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

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want

change power levels during your cooking

How to Change Power Level

operations. Here’s how to do it.

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

container

and

close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

Step 6: Touch START.

TIME COOK

1 &11

Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second

&II

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

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

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

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

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

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?

A. The TIME COOK I & 11 pad must be touched

before setting the power level otherwise your oven

will

not begin cooking.

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.

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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 open

the door or

Step 1:

Touch AUTO

touch the

C~EA~OFF

pad. The display will show

START~EMINDER

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).

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

Light Microwave Popcorn

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step

2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display

Step

3: Touch START pad.

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this:

Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for

light

microwave popcorn. Touch

Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A

renumber pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign

minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20

indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.

seconds less cooking time is being provided.

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 to 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 a 10 oz. package of frozen

strawbeties

following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 4:

Touch START. When

START

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

Step 2:

Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step

5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat

TIME

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

half

of defrosting time and

DEFROST

touch START.

Step

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

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

● Family-size,

pre-

the package.

packaged frozen

● For even defrosting,

dinners can be

~::::;~tobe-

‘d:i:;’’the

broken up or separated

~@?:,&.{:,,~ ‘

‘>

through the defrosting

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

time.

● Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting

tips

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a

dull,

thumping

noise. What is it? A. This

sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven

is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Q. Can I 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?

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 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately l/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

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.

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.

4. Touch START pad. Display

START

shows defrost time counting

down.

1. Remove food from package, place in oven on

hice

during defrosting,

microwave-safe dish and close door.

the oven beeps 4 times

2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST

mpad

and “TURn” flashes.

Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first

and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during “TURn”

3. Enter weight. For example,

display.)

touch number pads 1 and 2 for

When defrosting time is completed, “End” tlashes and

weight of 1.2 pounds ( 1 pound,

3 ounces. See Conversion

oven beeps 4 times.

“End” remains on display and

oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

Guide below.)

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

I II

1-2

3 I

4-5

6-7

2–13

1+15

Unwrap item being defrosted.

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

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

STAND TIME

Chops

] 0.1

-6.Olbs. I Separate, turnoverandshieldwherenecessary. I 5minutes

Frankfurters,

Sausage I

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

I Se~arate

andremovedefrosted

~ieces.

2minutes

Ground Meat

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and

5 minutes

break apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Roast

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover and shield.

30-90 minutes

I I

Ribs

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

5 minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1 -6.Olbs.

Turn over and shield.

5 minutes

Stew

I O.1

-6.0 Ibs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Cornish

hens (whole)

Cornish

hens (split)

-6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

-6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over

and

shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Turn over and shield.

20 minutes in refrigerator

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Turn over and shield where necessary.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Turn over and shield.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

I 0.1

-6.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

5minutes

Shrimp, scallops

0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

5minutes

Whole

fish

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

5 minutes; hold under cold running water.

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

GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. hewing 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, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bm 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.

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 finish cooking

or to set. Standing time is especially important in

microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When

microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such 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.

Rotating.

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

the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side

that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as

rolls,

bread or

pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

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

more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

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

Natural Moisture

of food affects how it cooks. Very

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy

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

Piece Size.

Small

pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

In both types of cooking, thin areas

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature.

Foods

taken

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

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

(on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

MICROWAVE COOKWARE

GU~E

& MICROWAVE

ADAPT~G

~pe

of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-1ined 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. Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers

and

skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

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

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

HEATING OR REHEATING

GU~E

1. Directions below

tire 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-sate cookware.

4. Be sure

foods arc

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

sfindwiches,

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

Appetizers

Dips:

cream or processed cheese

112

cup

Medium (5)

2X to 3X

min

1 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 ( lo)

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

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

1 slice

I slice= 1/8

of 9-in. pie

2 slices

(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices

9-in. pie

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low (3)

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

High ( 10) High (

10)

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

1/2

to 1 min. 1 to 1 X min. 1 X to 2X min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

min

1/2

to 1 min.

1 to 1 X min. 1 to 2 min.

1/2 to I min. I to I Y, min.

to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based

oz./cup) I to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

3 to

min.

(9 oz./cup)

I to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Coffee, tea, cider

oz./cup)

to 2 cups

High ( 10)

I to 3 min.

oz./cup)

1 to 2 cups High (

10)

to 7 rein,

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

1/2 cup

High (

10)

I to 2 rein,

1 cup

High ( I ()) 2

to 3 min.

Gravies: giblet or

cretimy

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.

1 can ( I 6 oz. )

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover

food

to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

french

toast or

wa~es:

Pltiin,

ropping

2 or 3 pieces

High ( 10)

Syrup & butter

1 to 1 X min.

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

to J X min.

Tip:

Do not cover.

—

Item

Amount Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

I to 2

pieces

High ( lo)

2 to 3

min.

3 to

4 pieces

High (

10)

3 to

4 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf

1 to 2 servings

High (

10) 2 to 3

min.

(4 oz. per serving)

to 4 servings

High (

10)

4 to 5 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

I to

High (

10) 1/2 to

1 min.

to 4

High (

10)

I to 2 min.

Rice and pasta

servings

High ( 10)

to 3 min.

(2/3-3/4

cup

per serving)

Saucy, main dishes:

chop suey.

spaghetti. I to 2 servings

High (

10)

to 5 min.

creomed

chicken, chili. stew, macaroni

and

to 4 servings

High (

10)

6 to 9 min.

cheese, etc.

1 can (16 oz. )

High ( lo) 5 to 7 min.

(3/4- I cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

to 4 min.

3 to

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min.

to 4 oz. per serving)

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 5 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

2 servings

High (

10)

3 to 5 min.

(~/3.3/4 CUp per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (

10)

5 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover

soucy main

dishes with plastic

wrtip.

Cover other main dishes

and

meats with

wax paper.

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

of meat slices or pieces. rotate dish I/2 turn after

htilf

of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

plate

High ( lo)

to 4 min.

Tip: Cover

plate

food

with

wax

paper or plastic

wrap,

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

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

to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

to 4 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy

Joes,

barbecue,

ham salad.

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

I to 2 min.

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

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.

to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

I can (10 oz. ) Meal-High (7)

7 min.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

I to 2 servings

High (

10)

1 X to 3 min.

to 4 servings

High (

10)

4 to 6 min.

I can (10 oz. ) High (

10)

4 to 5 min.

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

I to 2 servings High (lo)

I to 2 min.

corn on the cob, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

1 can (16 oz. )

High (

10)

4 min.

Mashed

to 2 servings High (

10)

to 2 min.

(

1/2 cup

per serving)

to 4 servings

High (

10)

to 4 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

to 2 servings

High (

10)

to 2 min.

(

1/2

cup per serving)

to 4 servings

High (

10)

2 to 3 min.

can (16 oz. )

High ( 10)

2 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables

for

most even

heating.

DEFROSTING

GU~E

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

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 (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

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

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

Bread, buns or rolls

2 to 3

to 2 Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

to 16 oz.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to

layer

(17 oz.)

Cake, plain, 1 layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

oz.)

Coffee cakes (1 I to

14X

oz.)

Cream or custard

pie

(14

oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

(1 or 2) (4 to

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) Pound cake ( I I X oz.) Sweet

rolls

(8X

to 12 oz.)

2 to

2 to 3 3 to 6

6 to 7

to 2

1/2

to 3/4 each

1/2

to 1

I to 2

2 7 to 9 2 to 4 2 to 3

none

none none

none

I to

none

1 to 2

I none none

2 to

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 (1 lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Freshly frozen ( I lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package)

Oysters (

12-oz.

can)

4 to 6 4 to 6

Scallops (

-lb. package)

4 to 6

Shellfisb,

large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2

2 to 3 2 to 3

to lo

OZ.)

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

3 to 4

(6 to 9 OZ.)

Shellfish, small pieces

3 to 4

(1 lb.)

Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)

none

Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)

2 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. Breakup 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.

—

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) 2 to 3 2 to 3

Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic pouch—l to 2

1 to

3 to 4

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

(

1()-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon ( 1 lb.)

2 to 3 per lb.

Franks ( 1 lb.)

2 to 3

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

(5 Ibs.)

Roast: beef, Iamb, veal* (3 to 4 Ibs.)

Roast,

pork

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Sausage,

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

Sausage, links ( I

to I 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

8 to 10 per lb.

6 to 8 per lb.

2 to 3 2 to 3

2 to 4 per

lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to 3

3 to 4 6 to 7

to 13

8 to 10 per

lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4

3 to 4

2 to 3

2 to 4 per lb.

to 5 per lb.

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

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, 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 I to 2 minutes more. Turn meat over

after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat

after second half

of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes

more. Scrape and set

aside.

Break up remaining block and

microwave 3 to 5 minutes more. Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first

half of time. Defrost for second half

of time. Let stand for 30

minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator. Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after

first

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half 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-fryer,

Cut Up

(2X

3 Ibs. )

Chicken, whole

(2X

to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

Duckling

~rkey

breast (4 to 6

lbs.

)

9 to I

9 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.

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

Sbield

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.

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

to 2 hours in

refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Crust on breads will be soft

and the

outsides will no[ brown.

color on upside-down breads, line dish before

microw~ving with

desired, sprinkle top of

butter

with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

brown sugar-caramel mixture or

savory

topping, such as crushed,

chopped nuts or other topping

fur

brown color. To increase brown

c~nned, french

fried onion rings.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Coffee cakes

in. round or No

Med-Higb

(7)

to 1 () min.

Place

batter in greased dish

squire dish

Corn bread

to 9 in.

N()

Meal-High (7)

to I 1 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-1ined No ( I Muffin) muffin cups (2 to 4 Muffins)

(Do not use

to 6 Muffins)

foil liners, )

Quick breads,

from

mix

Glass

loaf

dish

High ( 10)

Use

microwave-stife muffin

container or

1 10 1 Y: min.

homemade

muffin

cups,

made

by cutting

I to 2 min.

down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins

2 to 4 min.

may be done

before

others.

Remove

muffins as they are done,

and

continue

cooking remaining muffins a

few

seconds longer.

Meal-High (7) I I

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

dish.

Cool.

*If tube dish is

unavail~ble, microw~ve

in 8 in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

Cakes and Desserts

Always

use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Before adding measured amount

of batter, grease dishes or line

them with wax paper. (Do not tlour, )

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

4. Cool

ctike

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

ctikes are

not recommended

fur

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

in. square

No High

dish

Commercial mix

in. round or

High

( I 8 to 20 oz.) square dish

Meal-l

10)

lo)

[igh

Cupcakes—6

Fluted tube

High ( lo)

cake pan 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.

1 I to 13 min.

to 3 min.

to 12 min.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent

burstin&.

Core and

fill

center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 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 1 () minutes to cool before inverting.

Let tube cake stand 15 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 a

few

seconds longer. When done, toothpick stuck in

cake

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

few

minutes.

—

Candies

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

For easy clean-up, melt

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

No High ( 10)

min.

Yes

High (

10)

to 5 min.

Yes

High (

10)

I X min. to melt butter,

min. to melt marshmallows

High ( 10)

to 25

seconds

Unwrap a

14-oz.

package of caramels into

measuring cup.

Add 1 tablespoon water.

Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples into mixture. Place

oz. semi-sweet cbocolate 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

10-oz.

package marshmallows, cover

witb

wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered

disb.

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

teaspoon

oil

(optional, to prevent sticking).

immediately

after microwaving.

For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed

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 1 minute.

Rice, minute

2-qt.

c:isserole Lid or

High (

10)

( I X cups)

plastic wrap

Rice, regular

3-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High ( 10)

long grain ( I cup)

plastic wrap

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

2-qt. oblong

Plastic wrap

High ( lo)

dish

to 5 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one

per serving

serving. Increase time about I

minutes

for each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after

balf of cooking

time.

2 to 3 min.

Add I

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes

I 8

to 21 min.

Add

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

6 to 19 min.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange

after I O minutes.

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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

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

3 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

Plastic wrap Medium (5)

custard cup

Omelet 9 in. pie plate No

High ( 10) High (10)

Poached eggs I

fi-qt.

casserole

Casserole

High (10)

cover

Medium (5)

Quiche

Scrambled

9 in. pie plate No

Glass

measuring cup

or casserole

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

to 1

min.

per egg Melt butter

to Y4 min.

1 to 2 min.

5 to 6 min. Boil 2 cups water.

1/2 to I min.

per egg

17 to 22 min.

3/4 to 1 min.

per egg

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2

I 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 1 teaspoon butter and

I 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

(1 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.

Shrim~l

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.

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 or herbs.

microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or cornstarch ( I cup)

Melted butter sauces, clarified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(au

jus, clam, etc.)

(1 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)

I 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

5 to 7 min.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

High (10)

Casserole

No High (10) 3 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. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking

carving.

bag.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure

microwave-safe dish.

it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Beef

Ground, crumbled

Casserole

(for casseroles or soup)

(1 lb.) (1 Z Ibs.)

Meatballs (1 lb.) (2

Ibs.)

Meatloaf (round

loao

(loaf

shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.

1 to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

Round dish or Wax paper or oblong dish

plastic wrap

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

loaf dish

Oblong glass

Wax paper

disb

(with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

or casserole

High (10)

5 to 7 min. 7 to 9 min.

High (10)

6 to 8 min. 9 to 12 min.

Meal-High (7) or cook to

15 to 20 min.

170°F.

25 to 30 min.

High (10)

3 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min.

Low (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

15 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 I in. apart. Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking Let stand

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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Container

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

Cdsserole

Lid

Medium (5)

120

(corned beef or plastic

wrap

I 30 min.

brisket)

Add I cup water per pound of

meat.

Turn over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand in broth at least

minutes

after cooking.

For

boiled dinner, remove

meat and cook vegetables in broth. Turn roasts over

after half of cooking

time. Let meat stand

minutes before

carving.

Tender roasts

(rib, Oblong dish

Cooking bag

Medium

(5)

Minutes Internal

high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Rare Medium Well

lb. Tern .

I I

140°F.

1600F.

17 to 20

1700F.

Lamb

Roast,

leg

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

11 to 15160°F.

time. Let

roast

stand 1 () minutes before

170°F.

carving.

Chops

2-qt. oblong

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

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper

towel,

To microwave more than 1 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.

Bacon

(per slice)

Microwave-

safe plate or oblong

dish

Paper towel

3/4

to I min.

Iigh

(

10)

Iigh

( 10)

Canadian bacon 2 slices

4 slices 6 slices

Ham, precooked:

canned, butt or shank

Ham, slices & steaks (1 to

2 in.

thick)

Pork chops: I

in,

Microwave-

safe cookware

Wax paper

1 to I

min. 2 to 2fi min.

to 3 min.

to 19 min.

per lb.

I () to I 5 min.

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

of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

2-qt. oblong

dish

2-qt, oblong

dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

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

cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 1 () minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time. Microwave to an internal temperature of

170°F,

to I 3 min. 13 to 16 min. I

to 19 min.

I 5 to

min.

per lb.

Pork roast

2-qt. oblong

dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Cooking bag

Medium (5)

Pork sausage

(raw), link

Wax paper

High ( 10)

1/2

to 3/4 min.

per link

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.

High ( 10)

to 5 min

Pork sausage

(raw)

(

1/2

lb.: 4 patties)

Veal

Chops ( I

in. thick)

2-qt. oblong

N()

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)

17 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.

Poultry

Let

turkey

bre:~st find uther puultry stfind fnr

5 tn I () minutes after

microwaving

you

use J

meut

thermometer while cooking.

make

sure it is

safe fur

use in

rnicruwave nvens,

Food

Container Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Plate or

Wax

paper

High ( 10)

(per piece) obhmg dish

Whole chicken

Oblong dish

WJX paper

High ( lo)

(8 pieces) (unstuffed)

Oblnng

dish

C()()king biig

Meal-High (7

(stLltfeLf)

Obkmg

dish

Couking bag

Meal-High (7

27, to 3

min.

to(al

I I to I 3 min.

total

10 to 12 min.

per lb.

I 6 min.

per lb.

Arrange in single

layer

cooking”

dish

thickest

metity

pieces

are to

outside

edges

01”

dish. Turn

picccs uvcr :md retirrtinge

:If’ter hfilf’ uf. c’onking time.

Brush with

browning agen[,

if desired. Slit

bag near closure to vent. Close

securely

with

plustic

tie.

Cnok

bre~st-side-dnwn

Turn river

after

h:dt uf cnuking

time.

Cuok tn 1900F.

internal temperature.

Cornish

Hens

Halves

Square

WJX

paper

Meal-High (7) 12 to 14 min.

Arr~nge

skin-side-up in dish. (m bed

nf’

ubl(mg

dish

per lb.

stuffing,

if desired.

Whole

(stuffed Square nr

Wax

paper

Meal-High (7) 13 to I 5 min.

Place bretist-side-down

in dish. Turn

uver

unstuffed)

obl(>ng

dish

per fb.

utter half of

co(>king time.

Shield tips

uf’

wings

~nd

legs

with fi)il.

Duckling

Oblong dish

Co(>king bag High ( 10)

6 to

8 min.

Micrnwave

breast-side-down

for

first

hidf

and

trivet

per

lb.

of cnoking

time. Brush with

browning

sauce nr

broil top

surf~cc

cunked

bird

until brown

und

crisp.

Wrkey

~rkey

breast

Oblong

dish

Cooking bag

Medium

(5)

I 3 to 15 min.

Tie ribs to

breast

cavity.

Place breas[

per

lb.

couking bag. Clnse

securely with plastic

tie.

Phlce breast-side-duwn

in dish.

Slash

bag on

underside

near

closure to vent.

Turn over

after half of

coc~king

time.

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe

c(~okware.

Cuver

vegetables when

cooking.”

If’using

pl~stic

wrap, turn

back

Salt

vegetables

ufter

cooking. Salting

before cuoking may ctiuse

nne corner tu vent.

darkening

and dehydrati(>n

nf surface.

Lfirgcr

vegetable pieces will

take longer tu cuuk

than

smtiller

pieces.

3. Arrange

vegetables, such

:IS

asparagus, with the thickest pieces

Fnr rnure even heuting,

stir,

re:Lrrange ur rc)t~te

vegetables during

the nutside nf the dish.

couking,

Vegetable

Amount Power Level

Time

Comments

Asparagus

(fresh

cuts) I lb. (3 cups) cut

into

High ( 10)

X tn 1 () min.

[n 2-qt.

casserule, place 1/4 cup

wuter.

1 to 2

in.

pieces

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Vegetible Amount

Power Level

Time

Comments

Asparagus

(continued)

(fresh

spears)

1 lb.

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh

green) (frozen green) (frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

(fresh spears) (frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(tlowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

(fresh, whole,

sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped

and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer

and

yellow) (winter, acorn or butternut)

O-oz. package

lb. cut in half O-oz. package ()-oz. package

I bunch

1 bunch

(1X to I X Ibs.)

bunch

( I X to 1 X Ibs.)

10-oz. package

1 medium head

(about 2 Ibs.)

lb.

1O-OZ. package

I medium head 1 medium head 10-oz. package

10-oz. package

1 to 5 ears

I ear

2 to

ears

10-oz. package

2 Ibs. unshelled

1O-OZ. package

4 potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each) I (6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16 OZ. 10-oz. package

I lb. sliced

to 2 squash

(about

lb. each)

Meal-High (7)

8 to 10 min.

High (10)

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

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

High (10)

High

(10)

High ( 10)

High (10) High ( 10)

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

High (10)

High ( 10)

High

(10)

High ( 10)

High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High

High High

10)

High (10) High (10)

6 to 8 min.

to 17 min. 7 to 9 min. 7 to 9 min.

20 to 25 min. 8 to 10 min.

to 13 min.

6 to 8

min.

6 to 8

tnin.

9 to 11 min.

8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min. 6 to

min.

10 to

min.

10 to I 7 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to

min.

4 to 5 min. per ear

6 to 7 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 8 min.

10 to

min.

5 to 8 min.

I 2 to

min.

3 to 5 min.

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

5 to 7 min. 8 to 11 min.

In 1

X-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4

cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.

I-qt.

casserole.

1 X-qt.

casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

I-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

I -qt. casserole, place 1/4

cup

water.

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

l-qt.

casserole.

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

In IX-or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In 2- or

3-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In I

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

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

l-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

I-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. [f corn

is in husk, use no water;

if corn has been husked,

add l/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.

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

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

l-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 on floor of microwave oven, I inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In I

fi-qt.

casserole, place l/4 cup water.

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.

CAm Am CLEAN~G

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

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with

a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.

a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE

Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse

ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS

with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on

OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL

oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN

MAR THE SURFACE. CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If

grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and

Brown ‘N Sear dish-may cause the grease to burn wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a thoroughly and dry.

cleanser such as Bon

Ami(’)

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami(’)

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

Ami(”)

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Oukide

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.

THE EXHAUST

FEATU~

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

the outside or drawn through a charcoal

filter and recirculated.

CHARCOAL FILTER

REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

(on

all

models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on

all

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

flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

To clean grease filter, soak it

and then agitate filter

grasp the “finger hold”

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use

on the filter and slide to

ammonia or ammonia products because they will

the rear. Then pull filter

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to

downward and to the

remove embedded dirt. front. The filter will drop out.

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 Install Charcoal Filter

To remove the

To install a new

charcoal filter,

filter,

remove

disconnect power

plastic and other

at main fuse or

outer wrapping

circuit breaker

from the new

panel or pull plug.

filter. Insert filter

Remove the top

into top opening

grille by taking off

of oven as shown.

2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide

It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and

toward front of oven. It will slide right out.

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

2 screws.

Cooktop Ligh~ight

Light

To replace

night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or

REMOVE SCREW

circuit breaker

Be sure bulbs to

:::::::::.

be replaced

are

cool before

,,,

-.,

,,,,! J,,

removing. Break

“ “:?;..(!$\~ /~jJfi;’f,

the adhesive seal

\.\

by gently

unscrewing the

panel or pull plug.

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

N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover

and

replace screw.

Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

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

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution

oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with

of warm water and detergent.

30-watt incandescent

bulb

About I tablespoon of ammonia

(WB02X4235),

available from

may be added to the water. Take

care not to touch the filters and

your GE supplier.

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

WARNING–improper

service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely

use of the grounding

plug

can

understood, or if doubt exists as to

result in a risk of electric shock.

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong

wall

receptacle is encountered, it

is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with

properly grounded three-prong

wall receptacle.

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

Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR 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

& 11

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 & II 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.

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WARRANTY

Save

proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

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

any

pati

of the microwave oven

that

~~~~~cause of a manufacturing

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 ship the product to the

sewice shop

or for 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” 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

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

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Centet”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

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

●

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

WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE 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—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164

D2588P088

JVM132K

Pub. No. 49-8284

JVM133K

2-92

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