GE Spacemaker JVM139K Use And Care Manual

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Useand Care

&~oking

Guide

SpacemakeP

Microwave Oven

Safe~

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

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

A~~

Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 23

Auto

Defrost.,...,..,.........,........................ 14, 15

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

Auto Roast

..............................................2O, 21

Auto Simmer

.......................,.........,...,...........2 1

Auto Start/Reminder 13 Clock

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

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

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

Cooking Guide ......................................28-34

Defrosting by Time ...............................16, 17

Defrosting

Guide...................................26, 27

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

Express Cook Feature 12 Exhaust

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

Features

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

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................22

Heating or Reheating Guide ..............24,25

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

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................23

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

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

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

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19 Temperature Cook 17, 18 Time Cook

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-13

Care and

CIeaning....................35-37

Exhaust Fan ...................................................36

Grease Filter ..................................................36

Light Bulb

Replacement.............................37

Temperature Probe .....................................35

Problem

SOIVer...............................38

More questions ?...call

GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000

lnsta[[ation..........................................36

Adapter Plugs ...............................................36

Extension Cords ...........................................36

Grounding Instructions ..............................36

Consumer Services ...................39

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

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

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

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so;

also

send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance 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...

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes

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

I ight

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

● Dull thumping sound

whi Ie

oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small

appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Model Number

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls

concerning your microwave oven

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,

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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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read N1

instmctions

before using

tMs 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.

(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:

WARNING-~oreducetherisko~

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 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

Iighk,

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 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)

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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 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.

●

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

●

Plastic 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.

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●

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 burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

●

~~BoilabIe” 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 beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.

men

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands

and

face.

●

Hot foods and steam can cause

~~~~~~~~

burns. Be careful when opening any

containers of hot food, including

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

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:

—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.

JX41

Filler Panel Kit.

JX81A

Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented

installation.

This microwave oven is

listed for

installation over electric and gas ranges.

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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

CUD water—set the

measuring 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.

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 30 minutes after the range and microwave

oven controls have been turned off.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Q QQ

I I

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

securely latched for oven

operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will

start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with

Temp CooMHold

and Auto Roast functions only.

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

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

8. Grease Filters.

Cooktop

Light.

10. Oven Floor.

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

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except

Temp Coo~old

and Auto Roast Code 4)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the

conformance

oven

will

display “End” and beep once a minute

with

AMCA

until you either open the oven door or touch the

Bulletin No. 210.

CLEAWOFF

pad.

C.F.M.

SONES

at 0.10

6.3

Vert.

215

Vert.

5.9 Her.

224 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 8’s, 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.

“PRObE” Appears on the Display

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

CooUHold function is being used.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

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, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

8. AUTO START/REMINDER.

Allows

YOU

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.

9. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

10.

POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

11. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the

different fan speeds.

12. 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.

13.

TEMP COOWOLD.

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

CLEAWOFF

pad.

14. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

15. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

16. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

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

17. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

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

18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad, the

desired number pad for code, then START. The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program.

19.

LIGHT.

Touch ON to turn on hood light.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS - GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

‘<+

‘EHEAT

VENT FAN

LIGHT

OFF

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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND

T~ER

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~r 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 pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3

touch

either

TIM-E COOK I & II, TEMP COOWHOLD

minutes and no seconds).

or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

or code. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number

The timer signals when time is up.

of minutes to delay cooking.

When delaying

Temp

CooWold

or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe

is in food.

Touch START. Timer

wfil

count

do-wn

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.

(—1

Ste~ 2: Touch TIME

TIME

DEFROST

pad.

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

Power

MIN/SEC

TIMER

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MI N/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold

for

ten

minutes.

cooK1&llpad

Step 6: Touch TIME

Ste~ 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of

level

3 but

c~n

ch~nged

cooiing time.

touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

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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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

minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

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.

TIME COOK

&II

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK 1 & 11 pad.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch

and MINUTE pad for

one minute.

a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

‘H

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended

Step 1:

Fill

a cup

2/3 full of water, add

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.

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.

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COO~NG

T~E

(continued)

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 to change power levels during your cooking

How to Change Power Level

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

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

container and close the door.

Step

Touch TIME COOK

Step

6: Touch START.

TIME COOK

I & 11.

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

I &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,

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut

off.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK 1 & II.

Step 9: Open the door.

The Express Cook Feature

Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage: 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.

Step

Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off

the end of the programmed time.

The Add 30 Seconds feature

ADD 30

SECONDS

provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer

is counting down. It will add

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

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?

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

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

sTARTjREMINDER Pad

Step 4:

Touch START pad. The oven will

REMINDER

automatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used

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 you open the door or

AUTO START

REMINDER

Step 1:

Touch AUTO

touch the

CLEA~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).

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

Step

Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Light Microwave Popcorn

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step

3: Touch START pad.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN pad.

Touch number pad

for regular microwave popcorn or touch number

pad

2 for

light

microwave

uopcorn.

Touch

. .

number pad 9. A

plus

sign is displayed. The

plus

sign

indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN pad.

Touch number pad

for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number

pad 1.

rn;nus

sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20

seconds less cooking time is being provided.

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AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature,

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the

The oven calculates defrosting

the oven automatically sets the

next page. Enter the food weight in

time and changes power levels

defrosting times and power

pounds and tenths of a pound (see

during defrosting to give even

levels for you.

Conversion Guide below). Then

defrosting results.

touch START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

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,

START

Display shows defrost time counting down.

1. Remove food from package, place in oven on

microwave-safe dish and close door.

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times 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

Enter weight. For example,

continues during

“TURn”

display.)

touch number pads 1 and 2 for

When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes and

weight of

1.2

pounds ( 1 pound,

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

1–2

4-5

6-7

9-10

12-13

14-15

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AUTO DEFROST

GU~E

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

I 0.1 -6.0

lbs. I

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary. I 5 minutes

Frankfurters, Sausaze I 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

2 minutes

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- 6.0 lbs. I Turnover and shield.

30-90 minutes

Ribs

0. I -6.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

5 minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

I O.1

-6.Olbs. I

Turnoverandshield.

5minutes

Stew

0.1 -6.Olbs.

Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

5minutes

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast

(breast side

up)

Chicken Pieces

Cornish

hens (whole)

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

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.

Cornish

hens

(s~lit)

I O.1

-6.0 Ibs. I Turn over and shield.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

0.1 -6.

Olbs.I Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

5minutes

Shrimp, scallops

0.1 -6.

Olbs.I Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

5minutes

Whole fish

(). 1 -6.0 Ibs,

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.

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DEFROSTING BY

T~E

Time Defrost

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such

bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but

you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting

help.

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

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

and

close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST

TIME

DEFROST

Step

Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.

How to Change Power Level

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

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, close the door and repeat

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

half

of defrosting time and

touch START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

the door, remove the package and separate

strawbemies

to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

~-..-..,,,

~~~;;::g;”;+~

~:;;;:-

, . .

● 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 broken

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting

●

Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

time.

Page 17

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

(High).

Q. Can

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.

resume defrosting,

the door

and

press START. The oven begins operating if time

is left on timer. [f 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 1/2; 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.

COO~NG

TEMPEWTU~

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

Temp

CooMHold

takes the guesswork out of cooking,

for many foods.

because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”

Use Temp

Coo~old

to cook a variety of foods to

setting after reaching the preset food temperature

the desired finished food temperature. The Time

and maintains that temperature until you touch the

Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters,

CLEAWOFF

pad.

doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”

to cook precisely with the probe.

when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its

appearance may vary from picture at right. ) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in

the Automatic Roasting section.

Page 18

COO~NG

TEMPEWTUm

(continued)

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

and

attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step

Touch TEMP

TEMP COOK

COOWHOLD

pad.

START

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Step 3: Touch 1,6

and 0 for 160°F.

Step 6: When

160°F.

and

display “Hold.” T

Step 5:

Touch the START pad.

internal temperature of the

roast is less than

90°F.,

display will show “COOL”; if temperature is

90°F.

or above, display shows temperature counting up.

s reached, the oven will sound ‘he oven will then hold the

POWER

LEVEL

Step 4: Touch POWER

temperature.

LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

Step 7: Touch the

CLEAR

CLEAR/OFF pad to stop

OFF

the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods

will

heat more

“

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

evenly

though requiring more time.

even heating.

● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

Questions and Answers

Q. Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook?

A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen

whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I

touched the START pad? A.

“PRObE” will

flash

if you don’t seat the cable end

of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven

wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven. Q. Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at

different temperatures? A. Yes. The temperature probe gives you the freedom

to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting

needed.

Page 19

The Reheat feature is a short-term program to Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

Reheat

The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from

to 6

(see Reheat Guide below).

REHEAT

Step 1:

Touch REHEAT pad.

Step 2: Touch a number pad

from 1 to 6 to select a food group.

Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and

display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Reheat Guide

—

4 5

Display BREAD

MEATS

VEGS

BEV

SAUCE

PLATE

Time per serving

20 sec.

1 k min.

min.

2 min.

3fi min. total

Foods Recommended

Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods

Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods

Fruits & vegetables

Beverages Soups, stews,

sauces 2 to 3 foods;

4 oz. each

To Reheat More Than One Serving

Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch

number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.

The serving size may even be added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

“SERV”

and a number

will

be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed.

—

Page 20

AUTOmTIC

ROASTmG

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts

the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp

should be roasted until specified internal temperatures

Coo~old,

which uses a single power level, Auto

are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

by time, according to the cookbook that comes with

automatically switch during roasting, thus

your oven.

providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through cooking

bag

horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish.

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on

oven

wall.

‘

How to Roast Beef to Medium

1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

AUTO ROAST

Touch number pad 1. Touch

START. (See the “Auto Roast Guide” for complete list of

recommended codes. )

NOTE: By touching

‘eatsinterna’

the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking the

temperature

will

displayed. (“COOL”

wiil b:

displayed

until

meat reaches

90°F.

) When pad

is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

2. When you

select

Auto

Roast codes

or 2, the oven signals with 4 beeps and

“TURn” flashes on

the display when it’s time to turn the roast over.

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

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

“HOLd”

appears on the display.

4. Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe ● Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of

section.

cooking bag.)

Minimum End

Approx.

Time

Hold*

Doneness

Food

Code

Temp.

(minutes per pound)

Minutes Display

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

160°F. 13-15

MEd

Well

170°F. 15-17

5-1o

WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

170°F. 15-19

WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

185°F. 17-20

10-15

WELL (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code4)

~~! ~~ ‘

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

hold

at that temperature until done.

Oven switches to Hold at

180°F.,

and continues

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

CLEAWOFF. If stirring is

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch

CLEAWOFF

pad

after cooking.

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Food

Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler~ryer

Ha~ork

Roast

soup

StockWegetable

Split Pea

Final Approx.

TemD.

Time~ours

180°F.

80°F.

180°F.

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

DisDlav

Comments

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

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

SIM

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

SIM

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

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

SIM

Same procedure as above.

SIM

Add 4 cups liquid.

SIM

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

SIM

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

Page 22

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 taste 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

bar

cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable

for

microwaving because of their

high

fat and sugw

content.

●

Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to

one-third. Check food

after

minimum time to

tivoid

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 corner 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

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

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

frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

In conventional cooking,

foods

such

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to

finish

cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that

microwaved cake is

not placed

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

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.

Tc~

rotate l/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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MICROWAVE COOKWARE

GU~E

& MICROWAVE ADAPTING

~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

retlect 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.

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

dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

Page 24

HEATING OR REHEATING

GU~E

1. Directions below are 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 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

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

2Y~

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 (

10)

2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

3 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

pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls,

muffins

1 2 4 6 to

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 1 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.

1/2

to 1 min.

I to I

min.

to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk

based

OZ./CUP)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

3 to

min.

(9 oz./cup)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

Coffee,

tea, cider

OZ./CUp)

to 2 cups

High ( 10)

I to 3 min.

(9 oz./cup)

I 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

112

cup

High ( 10)

I to 2 min.

I cup

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

Meat

main dish

sauces,

such as

112 cup

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

cup

High ( 10)

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

wames:

Plain, no topping

2 or 3 pieces

High ( 10)

1 to i X min.

Syrup & butter

2 or 3 pieces

High ( 10)

1 to

1 X min.

Tip:

not cover.

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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

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

to 2 High ( 10)

1/2

to 1 min.

3 to 4

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

Rice and pasta

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. )

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

(3/4-1

CUp

per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.

to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

I to 3 min.

to 4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 5 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

to 2 servings

High ( 10)

3 to 5 min.

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

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

5 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover

saucy main

dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes

and

meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish l/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 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

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

I 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)

1 X

to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

High (10) 4 to 6 min.

1 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 ( 10)

1 to 2 min.

corn on the cob, etc.

3 to 4 servings High (10)

2 to 3 min.

I can (16 oz. )

High

( 10)

4 min.

Mashed

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

to 2

min.

(

1/2

cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. I to 2 servings

High (10)

to 2 min.

(

1/2

cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

I can ( 16 oz.)

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Page 26

DEFROSTING

GUmE

Food packaged

in paper or plastic

may

be defrosted without

3. Be sure

large meats tire

completely defrosted

before

cooking,

unwrapping,

food is foil wrapped, remove foil

tind place food

4. When defrosted,

food”

should be COOI but softened in

all

areas.

in cooking dish

for

defrosting. Most

food

defrosts well using

Defrost (3). For more even defrosting

of larger

foods,

such

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

beef,

lamb

and veal roasts, use Warm ( 1),

stand

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

are~s

with small pieces of

foil,

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min.

Time, Min. Comments

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost

Bread, buns or rolls

to 16 oz.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to

layer

(17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

oz. )

Coffee cakes ( 11

14X

oz. )

Cream or custard pie (14

oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

(1 or 2) (4

to 6)

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) Pound cake (11 X oz. ) Sweet rolls

(xx to 12 oz.)

to 3

2 to

to 7

1 to

1/2 to

3/4

each

112

1 to

to 9

2 to 4 2

to 3

(3)]

I to 2

none

none none

none

to 2

none

to 2

none none

2 to

Remove

rnctal

twist tie. Turn over after first half 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.

Re~rrange

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

( 1 lb. )

4 to 5

5 to 7

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package)

Oysters (

12-oz.

can)

4 to

Scallops ( 1 -lb. package)

4 to

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, I to 2

2 to

2 to 3

to 10 oz.)

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

to 4

to 9 oz.)

Shellfish, small pieces

to 4

(

lb,)

Steaks

to 12 oz. )

2 to

none

Whole fish (X to 10 oz. )

Place unopened package in oven. (If

fish

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

cookinE

dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after

first half

of time.

Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after

f’irst

half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking

dish,

Rearrange pieces

after

firsl

h~lf’

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 27

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16

oz.)

2 (0 3

Plastic pouch—l to 2

1 to

3 3

(

1()-()z. pack~ge)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

( I

lb. )

2 to 3

per lb.

per

lb.

Franks ( 1

lb. )

Ground:

beef

p[)rk

( 1 lb.)

Ibs.)

tbs. )

Roast: beef,

Itimb. vetil:]:

(3 to

4 Ibs. )

Roast,

purk

to 4 tbs. )

Sausage,

bulk

( 1 -lb.

tray)

( l-lb. roll) Sausage, links

( I

t(}

I X Ibs. )

Sausage, patties (

12-uz. pack~gc)

Spareribs,

pork

(2 to 3

lbs,

)

Steaks,

chops & cu[lets

*Use Warm ( 1 )

for

roasts,

to 4

to 7

to 10 p~l’

PCI”

lb.

2 to

2103

2 tu

pcr lb.

3 (n

5 per lb.

[()

to 4

6 to

12 to 13

to 10

pCl”

lb.

4 [(~ 6

per lb.

~ to

3 (()

I Y? 10

27!

~ (~ ~

2 to 4

pC1.

lb.

3 (o

5 per lb.

Place

pack~ge

oven. Remuve foil M“ metul.

After minimum

time, break up with

furk.

Repeat if necessary.

Place package in

oven,

Flex

pack~ge unce.

Place unnpcncd

package in

oven.

Let stand 5 minutes

atter

detrnsting.

Pltice unopened pucktige

uven. Micr(~wavc

just until franks can

separated. l,ct stand 5 minutes, if

ncccssary. tn cmnplete

defrosting.

TLII”I1 meat over

al’ter

[’irs[ h~lf”

01” time.

Turn meat over

ai’ter t’irst

half of time. Scrape

oft” suftened mc~t

attcr

secund

half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block

and

micrnwave

I in 2 minutes more.

Turn

rncat over

after

first

halt nf time. Scrape nff

snftened me~[

al’ter secnnd

halt’

nl’

time. Set

tiside.

Microwave 6 tn X minutes

mnrc.

Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and

microwave

to 5 minutes

mm.e.

Place

unwrapped

roast

cnokitlg

dish. Turn

ruast over

after first

half nf

time. Dct’rc)st for sccund halfuf

time. Let stand

fur 30

minutes tn 1

hnur

in refrigerator.

Place unwrapped

roast

conking

dish. Turn mast river after first

hall

(>I

time.

Delros[ f’nr secnnd

half nf

lime.

Let stand

for 30

minutes to I

hnu[”

re[’[”igeratnr.

Turn

uver

alter first half’ of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn

uver

alter

I’irst

half U1

time,

Let stand 15 minutes.

Rntate pack~ge 1/4

turn

af’ter first

half ut time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn

(~ver

and separate after first half nf time.

Remnve

patties as

they thaw.

Place

unwrapped ribs in

cooking”

dish.

Tul”n

over

~lter first

hall of

time.

After second hall’ of time, separate pieces with table

knife.

Le[ st~nd tu

complete

dcl’rusting,

Place unwrapped meat in

cooking”

dish. Turn

uver

after first half

time and

shield warm areas with

toil. At’ter second

half nf time,

separate pieces with table

knif’e.

Let stand tn

cumplete defrosting.

Poultry

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Chicken,

bruiler-fryer,

Cut Up

(27?

to ~ Ibs. )

Chicken,

whnlc

(27

Ibs. )

Cornish

hen

Duckling

firkey

breast (4

to 6

Ibs. )

I I

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn

uvcr

after first

hatf’ uI’

time. Alter

secmld htill’ nt’

time, separate pieces and

place

cnoking

dish. M

icr(~wavc 2 tn

4 minutes inure, if necessary.

Let

stand a

t’ew

minutes to

Iinish del’rusting,

t ~ to t~

I ~ to 14

Place

wrapped chicken in dish. After

first

half uf time, unwrap

and turn chicken

(~ver. Shietd

warm

arc~s

with

foit. T()

cumplete

defrosting. run

coot”

watel in cavity until

gibtets

can be

removed.

5 tn 6 per lb.

p~l

lb.

Place unwrapped hen in riven breast-side-up. Turn

uver

after first

half nf time. Run

cuot

water in cavity until giblets can be

remnved.

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

Ptacc

unwrapped duckling in

oven.

Turn

over

after

first

half of

time,

Shield warm areas with

toil.

Run

cu~)t w~ter

c~vity

until

,,ibtets

can be

remnved.

to 5

p~l. tb.

to 5

per tb.

Place unwrapped

bre:ist

microw~ve-safe

dish

bre:lst-side-duwn.

After

first

half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas

with

fni

Defrnst fm’ sec(md

half of time. Let stand I tn 2

hnurs

ret’rigerator to complete del’resting.

Page 28

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

If 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. To increase brown

canned,

french

fried onion rings.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Coffee cakes

in. round or No

square dish

Corn bread

to Y in.

tube dish*

ffIns

Paper-lined

(1 Muffin) muffin cups

(2 to 4 Muffins)

(Do not use

to 6 Muffins) foil liners.)

Quick breads, Glass loaf

from a mix

dish

*lf tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 in.

Meal-High (7)

8 to 10 min.

Place batter in greased

dish.

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

Y to 11 min.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned,

french

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

Use microwave-safe muffin container or

1 to I X 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)

11 to

min.

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center

will

come out clean. Let stand

minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

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

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

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

2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line

board 10 to

minutes before inverting.

them with wax paper. (Do not flour.)

5. Crust on cakes

will

be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into

cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

center comes out clean.

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

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix (18 to 20

OZ.)

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside down cake

Microwave-

safe dish or casserole

8 in. square dish

8 in. round or square dish

Fluted tube cake pan

Paper-lined

cupcaker

in. round

dish

Lid or

High (10)

plastic wrap

High ( 10)

High ( 10) Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

No High (

10)

High (10)

2 to 4 min. per piece

5 to 7 min.

2 min. 4 to 6 min.

I I to I 3 min.

2fi to 3 min.

10 to I 2 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 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.

Page 29

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 1

Y-qt.

casserole

or bowl

Marshmallow crisp

2-qt.

oblong

dish

S’Mores

Paper napkin

or paper plate

N()

High ( lo)

min.

Yes

High ( 10)

to 5 min.

High ( 10)

Yes

1 X min. to melt butter,

min. to melt marshmallows

N()

High ( 10)

15 to 25

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

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

In large glass bowl, melt

114

cup butter.

Add

10-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

Alw~ys

use microwave-safe cookware,

2. For pasta. use about one-half the

timount

of water needed

for

conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and

I teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount

of water needed

for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

Cover pasta and rice

while

microwaving. When using plastic

wrap, turn back one corner to

vent.

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.

Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same,

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Oatmeal,

-qt. casserole

N()

High ( I())

to 5 min.

Increase

casserole size for more than one

old fashioned or bowl

per serving serving. Increase time about 1 ‘/z minutes

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

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)

2 to 3 min. Add I X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

( I Y, cups)

plastic wrap

Rice, regular

3-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High ( 10)

18 to 2 I min.

Add 2X cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

long grain ( I cup)

plastic wrap

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

2-qt.

oblong Plastic wrap

High ( 10)

16 to 1 Y min.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange

dish

after I O minutes,

(continued next

page)

Page 30

COO~NG GU~E

(continued)

Cheese and Eggs

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

bursting.

overcooked.

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

pltistic wrap

to 5 min.

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at

Medium (5)

to 9 min.

Medium (5) for

to 9 minutes, whisking

every 2 minutes.

Eggs

——

Basic eggs

Buttered

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

custard cup

Omelet

in. pie plate

N()

High ( 10) High ( lo)

Poached eggs I

fi-qt. casserole

Casserole

High ( 10)

cover

Medium (5)

Quiche

Scrambled

9 in. pie plate

N()

Glass

measuring cup

or casserole

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

1 to 1 X min.

per

egg

Melt butter

W to

.Y4

min

1 to 2 min.

5 to 6 min. Boil 2 cups water.

1/2 to 1 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 1 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 1 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

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 1 or 2 minutes to

tlnish

cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it tlakes 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,

Fillets or steaks ( I

lb. )

Shrimp—1

lb.

(peeled)

Shrimp—1

lb.

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

Oblong dish

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

2-qt. casserole

Lid or

plastic wrap

Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

High ( 10)

4 to 7 min.

Place in dish with hinged side out.

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish tlakes easily. Turn steaks over after half of cooking time.

High ( lo)

7 to 9 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

High ( 10)

5 to 9 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

High ( lo) 5 to 7 min.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum

per

lb.

foil.

Page 31

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

tlour 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 I 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

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

No 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. 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

(for casseroles

or soup) (1 lb.)

(I Z

Ibs.)

Meathalls

lb.)

Ibs.)

Meatloaf

(round

loat]

(loaf shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.)

1 to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

Casserole

Round dish or Wax paper or

oblong dish

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)

5 to 7 min. 7 to 9 min.

High ( 10)

to 8 min.

9 to

min.

Meal-High (7)

or cook to

I 5 to 20 min.

170°F.

25 to 30 min.

High ( 10)

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

trozen 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 I 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.

(cc,rrtinued

pc~ge)

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GU~E

(continued)

Meats

(continued)

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover

(or

Internal Tern~.)

Comments

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

Casserole

Lid or Medium (5)

120

(corned beef or

plastic wrap

I 30 min

brisket)

Tender roasts

(rib, Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium (5)

Minutes Internal

high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Rare Medium

Well

lb.

Tern .

I to

1400F.

160°F.

to 20

170°F.

Add 1

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 I () minutes before carving.

Lamb

Roast, leg or

2-qt. oblong

Cooking

bag

Medium (5) Minutes

Intertlal

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 15 160°F.

time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before

1700F.

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

(per slice)

Canadian bacon 2 slices

4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked:

canned, butt or shank Ham, slices & steaks

(1 to

in. thick)

Pork chops: I 2 4 6

in.

Pork roast

Pork sausage

(raw), link

Pork sausage (raw) (

1/2

lb.: 4 patties)

Microwave-

safe plate or oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong

dish

2-qt. oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong

dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

3/4 to 1 min.

to I X min.

2 to

min.

to 3 min.

to 19 min.

per lb.

10 to

5 min.

10 to I 3 min. 13 to 16 min.

to 19 min.

I 5 to 19 min.

per lb.

1/2

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 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.

Amange

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

170°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

No 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.

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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 sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food

Container

Cover Power Level & Time Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Plate or

Wax paper

High ( 10)

(per piece) oblong dish

Whole chicken

Oblong dish

Wax paper

High (10)

pieces)

(unstuffed)

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

Meal-High

(stuffed)

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

Meal-High

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

total

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

1 I to I 3 min.

of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

total after half of cooking time.

7) 10

to 12 min. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit

per lb.

bag near closure to vent. Close securely

13 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)

to 14 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)

I 3 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 (IO)

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

Torkey

breast

Oblong

dish

Cooking bag Medium (5)

I 3 to 15 min.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in

per lb.

cooking bag.

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.

[n 2-qt.

casserole,

pIace

l/4 cup water.

1 to 2 in. pieces

(continued next page)

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COO~G

GU~E

(continued)

Vegetables

(continued)

Vegetable

Amount

Power Level Time

Commenk

Asparagus

(continued)

(fresh

spears)

I lb.

Meal-High (7)

8 to 10 min.

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

In I

fi-qt. oblong

glass baking dish, place

1/4

cup

water.

Rotate dish after half of time.

In I-qt, casserole.

In I

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 1 -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,

In I-qt. casserole.

In I

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

IX-

or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In 2-or

3-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

I X-qt.

casserole, place 1/4

cup

water.

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

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

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

1/4

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

(frozen spears)

Beans

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

Bee@

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

10-oz. package

I lb. cut in half 10-oz. package

10-oz.

package

bunch

(

I X

to 1 X

lbs.)

1 bunch

( I X to I X

lbs.)

10-oz. package 10-oz. package

1 medium head

(about 2

Ibs.)

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 (lo)

High (10) High ( 10)

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

20 to 25 min. 8 to 10 min.

(fresh spears)

10 to 13 min.

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

9 to 11 min.

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.

6 to 8 min.

lb.

O-oz.

package

medium head medium head

()-oz. package

10 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

to 5 ears 4 to 5 min.

per ear

(frozen)

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

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

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

Peel and cut into 1 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, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

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

l-qt.

casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water,

Ibs.

unshelled

1 ()-oz. package

10 to 12 min.

5 to 8 min.

Potatoes

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

10)

12 to 14 min.4 potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each)

I (6 to 8 oz. each)

High High

3 to 5 min.

Spinach

(fresh)

(frozen, chopped

and

leaf]

() to 16

OZ.

10-oz. package

High ( 10)

High (10)

High (lo)

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min. 6 to

min.

Squash

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

1 lb. sliced

5 to 7 min. X to 11 min.

In I

X-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 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.

1 to 2 squash

(about I lb. each)

Page 35

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

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

Ami(”’

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami’”

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use

Bon

Ami(’

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the

walls. It

may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with

sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball

if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

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 36

THE EXHAUST FEATURE

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 and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.

METAL

ME}AL

FILTER COOKTOP FILTER

LIGHT

Reusable Grease Filters

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,

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 Kit

(for

some models)

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available

Filter Kit

model JX8

I A can be ordered from your GE

for models that are not vented to the outside.

supplier. Ask for part

WB02X9883.

GROUmmG

~STRUCTIONS

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

outlet

that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1 )

Consult a qualified electrician or

PREFERRED

METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

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

service technician if the grounding

instructions are not completely

Do not use an extension cord

use of the grounding plug can

understood, or if doubt exists as to

with this appliance.

result in a risk of electric shock.

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Page 37

Cooktop

Light

To replace

cooktop

light,

first

disconnect power

‘esurebu’bstobe

replaced are cool before removing.

at main fuse or

Break the adhesive circuit breaker panel or pull

seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs.

plug.

REMOVE SCREW

Replace with 40-watt

Remove screw on right side

of light compartment

incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your

cover and lower cover until it stops.

GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 11 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 oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235),

available from

your

supplier.

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 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.

Page 38

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

“PRObE’7

APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM,

EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

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.

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP

COO~OLD

pad.

Make sure you have entered a code number after touching

AU~

ROAST pad.

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

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I &

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.

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp

CooMHold

Auto Roast function. Check Cooking Guide for specific instructions.

● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven

wall

when using Temp

Coo~old

or Auto Roast function.

“

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

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

Page 39

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we’ll

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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.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free of

succeeding owner for products

charge,

patis and service labor in

purchased for ordinary home use in

your home to repair or replace

any

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

part of the microwave oven

that

Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

fails because of a manufacturing

warranty is the same except that it is

defect.

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

or for the service technician’s travel

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

costs to your home.

For the second through tenth year

All warranty service will be provided

from date of original purchase, we

by our Factory

Sewice Centers or

will provide, free of charge, a

by our authorized Customer Care

replacement

magnetron

tube

if the

servicers during normal working

magnetron tube fails because of a

hours.

mafiufacturing defect. You pay for

the

sewice trip to your home and

Call 1-800-GE CARES

(1-800-432-

service labor charges.

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. contact 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

Center”’

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

800.626.2000

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. consumer information sewice

●

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.

164D2588P089

JVM139K

Pub.

No.

49-8285

2-92