GE Spacemaker JVM150J Use And Care Manual

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SpacemakefMicwwe

Oven

Contents

Adapter Plugs

Microwaving Tips

Aluminum Foil

Minute/Second Timer

Appliance Registration

Model and Serial Numbers

Auto Cook

19-24

Oven Shelf

5,26,27

Auto Defrost

16, 17

Power Levels

9-12

Auto Reheat

14, 15

Precautions

2-5

Auto Roast

12, 13

Problem Solver

Auto

Stirt

Recipes, Cooking Tips

21-::

Auto Simmer

Safety Instructions

2-5

Care and Cleaning

28,

Temperature

C;ook

Consumer Services

Temperature Probe

11-13

Control Panel 6.7

Time Cook

Cook ‘N Watch

Time Defrost

Cooking Complete Reminder 8

Warranty

Back Cover

Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan

6,29

Extension Cords

Features

Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions

Hold Time

GEAmw W@

Light Bulb Replacement

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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, KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

apphance

must be registered.

Please be

certiin

that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

check the Problem Solver on page 30. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

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

●

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

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

If you need service . . .

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.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number–to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE 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.

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.

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Microwaving Tips

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.

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

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

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

s Hper

towels, wax 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,

rotiting

rearranging.

Check the cookbook.

● 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.

I~OmNT

S~ETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all

imtructions

before

us~

this appliance.

When using electrical appliances,

basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:

WARNING–To reduce the risk of 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 ~ AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect

ody

to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUND~G~STRU~ONS”

on page

294

●

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 lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

. Install

locate this

appliance

only in accordance with the provided

htition btructions.

●

not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

~ep

power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

●

not operate this

apptice

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 on page 28. .

This

appliance should be

serviced

ody

q~ed

service

personnel.

Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment,

. k

with

any appliance

supervision is necessary

when

used by children.

●

TO reduce the risk of f~e in

the oven cavity: –Donot overcook food,

CareMy

attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to

Qcditate

cooking. –Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in

oven.

–Do

not

use your microwave

oven

dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper products, Recycled paper towels, napkins and wu paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite,

Paper

products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

–Do not

pop

popcorn in your

microwave oven

udess

in a special microwave popcorn accessory or

udess

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens. –Do not operate the

oven while

empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of

fire.

by accident

the

overt

should run

empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of

the

oven.

–Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage

to your oven.

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IMPORTANT

SWETY

INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Ifm~t~~~~

i~ide

ov~~

sh~uld

k~p

oven door clew,

oven

off, and disconnect power

cord, or shutoff power at the fise

circuit breaker

panel.

●

Some

products

such

as whole

and sealed containers-for

example,

closed

jm—w~

e~lode

and should

not be heated in this

microwave oven. Such

use

the

microwave

oven could

result in

injury+

Q Avaid

heating

baby

food in

glass

jars,

even

without their lids;

especially meat and egg mixtures.

~~)t

debt -~

beverages

in narrow

necked

botties (espocidy

carbonated beverages). Even if the container

is o~ned,

pressure can buildup.

This can cause

the

container to

burst, possibly

resulting in injury,

Use

rneti

ordy

directed in this book and the cookbook provided.

TV dinners maybe

microwaved in

foii trays

less

than

3/4” high; remove top

foil

cover

and return

tray

box. Wben

using

rneti

the

microwave

oven,

keep

meti

(other than

metal

shel~

least

inch

away from

sides of oven.

●

Cookware

may borne hot

because of

heat

transferred from

the

heated

food. Pot holders may

,be nded

to handle the cookware.

Sometimes,

the

oven floor can

become too

hot

to touch.

carefil

touching the

fioor

during

and

a%r

cooking.

* Foods

cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more

mpidiy

than-containing less moisture. Should this occur, tier to page

for instructions on

how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use

a thermometer in food you

are

microwaving

urdess

the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Remove the

temperature

pm~

from the oven when not using it to cook with.

If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting

in food or liquid, and

turn on microwave energy, it

can

create electrical arcing

the

oven and damage oven walls.

●

Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should

be used

carefilly.

Even

micmve-

safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may

sofien 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

ordy

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.

men

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

wfil

killed and meat

wi~

be safe to eat.

●

not

boii

eggs in

a microwave

oven.

Pressure

WM budd

up inside

egg yolk and

wfll

cause it to burst,

possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Not all

plastic wrap

is suitable

for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

~~Boilable” cwking

pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least

partMy

uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering

carefi~y

and direct steam

away from hands and face.

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly

afier

removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

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THE EXHAUST HOOD

●

Have

it installed and properly

grounded by a

qtified instier.

See the special initiation

boo~et

packed with the microwave

oven,

The exhaust fan in the oven

til

operate

automatidy

under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 6). 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

h~t

settings.

Boilovercauses

smoking and greasy

spdlovers

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

ordy

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 on page 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease

fires.

USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

AC~SSORY

Remove the shelf from oven

when not

use.

●

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

●

Use potholders to handle shelf

and cookware. They may be hot.

●

Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf; the shelf could overheat.

Do not

use shelf with

Automatic Cooking feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessory

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

~lA

Charcoal Filter Kit

for

non-vented installation.

llsted

for Installation over

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Your Touch Control

Wnel

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically 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.

Afier 15 seconds, all lights disappear

and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF 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

afier touching the

CLEAR/OFF pad.

“Error” Appears on the Display:

● During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program,

the door was opened before steam could be detected.

“PRObE” Appears on the Display

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

Cook/Hold function is being used.

●

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. DISPLAY.

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

2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you may change power level after entering cooking time. See page 10.)

3. TIME DEFROST.

Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 18. )

4. 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 pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

AUTO START.

Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 11.)

CLEAR/OFF.

When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

7. AUTO COOK.

Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number. The oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels, determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and shuts off. (See page 19. )

9. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.

10. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 11.)

COOK ‘N WATCH.

Use this pad for short-term cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3 minutes. (See page 10.)

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave

energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (See page 9.)

MIN. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes.

For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.

14.

NUMBER PADS.

Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

15.

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.

16.

START.

After all selections are made, touch this pad

to start the oven.

17.

AUTO ROAST.

Insert probe, touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 12 and 13.)

18.

AUTO DEFROST.

Touch this pad and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 16.)

LIGHT.

Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or

to turn on night light.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEAT=

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 can not be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay

up to approximately 30 minutes after the range

and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

AUTO REHEAT.

Touch this pad, Code 1 or 2 and

START for quick reheating of prepared foods. (See pages

14 and 15.)

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

CootiW

Complek Reminder

(For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4.)

‘~

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

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Oven Interior

- -

1. Door Handle. Pull to open

door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Vent.

6. Oven Light. Light comes on

when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

Rwepticle

for Temperature

Probe.

Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

MicroThermometer

Temperature

Robe.

Use with

Temp

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions only.

9. ~o Position Metal Shelf. Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items. (For complete use of shelf, see pages 26 and 27.)

10. Touch Control Wnel and

Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.

U. Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop

Light.

14. Oven Floor.

H. Automatic Cooking Guide.

Page 9

How to Use the

~nute/Second ~mer

The MIN/SEC

T~R

has three

timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

. It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How

time

3-Minuti

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3 and MIN (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

“3:00”

and

“TIME:’

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes

“Endl’ and display shows

time of day.

Using a Holding

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between

rnic~

e cooking functions.

The

time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in the cookbook supplied.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK I & II,

TEMP COOK/

HOLD or

AU~

ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking.

When delaying

Temp

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food.

Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How h

Defro*,

Hold and

~me

Cook

ht’s

say you want to defrost a

tizen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step

Touch TIME DEFROST.

The display shows”: O“ and

“POWER

3?’

“ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5, and MIN

for E minutes defrosting time. “15

:00”

appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step

4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: 07’ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

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

“10:00”

appears

on display and “TIME” flashes.

Step

6: Touch TIME COOK I & II

pad. The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

10?’

“ENTER COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear

on display.

Step

8: Touch

ST~.

“DEF

ME”

and “15

:00”

counting down show on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

Que*ions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I

accidenblly

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.

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 and the amount of cooking time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q. I programmed my oven for

a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

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

hoId

for 2 minutes.

Page 10

Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10

~igh),

or change power level

automatically.

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

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

Step 1:

Fill a cup

2/3

full of water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page 3). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

10?’

“ENTER COOK

I“

tihes.

Step 3:

Select your time. Touch

1 and

MIN pad for one minute.

Display shows

“1:00”

and “POWER

10?’

“COOK TIME I“ flashes.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4:

Touch START. “COOK

TIMEJ’

“POWER 10” and time

counting down show on display.

Step 5:

When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

Oven,

light and fan shut off.

Step

6: Open the door.

Usi~

the

~me

Cook II

Feature

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

Step 1:

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

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

10:’

“ENTER

COOKM

I“

ties.

Step

3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows

“2:U”

and “POWER

10~’

“COOK TIME I“ flashes.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Wwer

hvel

After setting cooking time,

touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step

7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step

At the end of “COOK

TIME

I:’

the second power level is

displayed and “COOK TIME II”

is shown counting down.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

The

oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

Cook ‘N

Watih

The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a short-term

COO~ p~~

which automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for melting cheese on food or other quick cooking operations where you want to stop cooking at just the right time.

To Use Cook ‘N Watch

Step 1:

Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.

After4 seconds, “START” flashes

on display.

Step

2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N WATCH” and time counting up to 3 minutes are displayed. Power level

10 is automatically set in oven but another power level can be selected either during programming or during cooking.

Step

3: Open the door or touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The oven will automatically signal,

flash “End” and shut off at the end of 3 minutes.

Page 11

CooH~

Tempemture

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

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the

dmired

finished food temperature. The Time Cook I &II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because

the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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

The Temperature Probe

Sensor

Clip”

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions on page 12.

Howto Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD. The display panel shows

“F” and “POWER

10~’

“ENTER

FOOD TEMP” flashes. Step 3: Touch 1,6,0 for

160°F.

“FOOD TEMP” flashes and

“160F”

and “POWER 10” show

on display.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.

“TEMP;’

“160F”

and “POWER 5“

show on display.

Step 5:

Touch START. If 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.

Step 6: When

160°F.

is reached, the oven will sound and display

“Hold~’

The oven will then hold

the temperature. Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8:

Remove probe and food

from the oven.

How to Use Auto

Stirt

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of

day—

up to a

V-hour

delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Touch

AU~

START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step

2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. )

Step 3:

Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step

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

cooki~

Tips

● Use a lower power level; it will

heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely

defrosti

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

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

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,

you 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 as needed.

Page 12

Automatic Roasting

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike

Temp

Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast

up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook which comes with your oven.

~paring

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 Auto Roast Beef Roast to

Mefium

OKING

CONTROL

Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

“ROAST” appears on the display and “ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch number pad 1. “l” and the selected doneness code—in this case,

“MEd’~

appear on the display. “CODE” flashes. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch START. (See “Auto Roast Guide” on page 13 for complete list of recommended codes.)

Note: By touching the

AU~

ROAST pad during cooking, the meat’s internal temperature will be displayed. (“COOL” will be displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

2. When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with

4 beeps and “TURn” flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the roast over.

Afier 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.

Page 13

Auto Roast Guide

●

Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package

instructions for proper use of cooking bag. )

●

Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven.

. Insert probe as described on page 12.

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Your cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering, including guides and recipes.

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

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 12. Display shows “SIM” and “CODE

4?’

Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., and continues holding at 180°F. until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

Final

;ode

Temp.

160°F.

170°F.

185°F.

Approx.

Time

minutes

per pound)

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

loneness

Display

MEd

WELL

Food

Beef (5 pound

max.)

Tender Roast

Medium Well

13-15 15-17

Pork (5 pound max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 pound max.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area. )

WELL

15-19

17-20

10-15

WELL

serving.

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

*Recommended

stinding

time

befo

Final

Temp.

Approx.

rime/Houm

loneness

Display

SIM

Food

Comments

Beef

Pot Roast

180°F.

5-7

5-8

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vege~bles make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

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

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

4-6

3-4

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.

Same procedure as above.

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

Add 4 cups liquid.

180°F.

4-6 SIM

soup

Stock/Vegetable

SIM

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

every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at

least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

180°F.

7-1o

5-7

Split

Pea

Page 14

Auto Reheat

Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With

many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork.

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

Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously cooked foods, including

lefiovers,

can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food. For reheating plates of leftovers, it is best to use Time Cook. See the cookbook.

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that

require constant attention and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated. It is best to use Time Cook.

Easy

to Use

Simply touch REHEAT pad, desired code and START pad.

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while the words “ROOM T“ or “CHILL” are displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch the START pad immediately.

Auto Reheat Codes

Automatic Reheating codes 1 and 2 are designed to give easy automatic

reheating results with foods that are either chilled in the refrigerator or are at room temperature.

CODE

Foods at room temperature

CODE

Foods at refrigerator

temperature

Example:

AU I

UMA

I IL

LUUKI[

Place covered food in oven. Touch REHEAT pad.

“RHEAT” shows on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes.

Touch number pad 1 or 2 for desired code For example, touch number pad 2 to reheat food that

at refrigerator temperature

Display shows “CHILL” and “CODE 2“

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display Touch START pad

“RHEAT” and “CODE 2“ are

displayed

Beep sounds when steam

sensed and “RHEAT” 1s replaced by cook

tme

Rotate or stir food lf necessary Close door and touch START pad to

fimsh

heating When done, oven displays “End” and beeps every minute until door

opened or

CLEAR/OFF pad 1s touched

Page 15

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results.

● Always use microwave-safe

con~iners

and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if the container is

rnicrowave-

safe? Put it to the test described on page 3.

●

Never use tight-sealing plastic

lids—they can prevent

steam from escaping and cause poor reheating results.

. Match the amount of food to

the size of the

contiiner. Fill

containers at least half full for best

results.

● Be sure the

oukide

of the

cooking

contiiner

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

● Stir or rotate some foods after

the beeping signal (if required).

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

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using the suggested code, what should I do?

A. Use Time Cook I and power

level 10 for 30-second increments until the desired temperature is reached. An acceptable temperature for reheating most foods is 160°

165°F.

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

A. Oven senses steam too

quic~y,

which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat.

Q. Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Reheat?

A. Yes, in some cases, larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking. Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in

the dish, since proper arrangement

is often a successful tip in regular microwaving.

Q. Are there any other foods

which are reheated best using Time Cook, rather than Auto Reheat?

A. Bakery

foods, candies, melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable, are reheated best by using Time Cook.

Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Reheating?

A. No, most types of plastic storage dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and food may not heat properly during Auto Reheat.

Q. I tried to warm some chow

mein noodles using Auto Reheat.

Why didn’t this work? A. Food must have some moisture

in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry

foods, such as chow

mein noodles, potato chips and

other such foods, do not have enough moisture.

May I use Auto Reheat when I am reheating many foods in more than one dish or casserole?

A. No. Because foods may vary in density and amount and in attention needed during reheating, it is best to use Time Cook when reheating many foods.

Page 16

Auto Defrost

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

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the following page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch the START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during

defrosting to give even defrosting

results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at the front of the oven, visible when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need

to know your food’s

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

1. Remove food from package,

place in oven on microwave-safe

dish and close door.

2. Touch

AU~

DEFROST pad.

“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed

and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for a weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3

ounces;

see Conversion Guide at right).

Display shows

“1.2:’ “WEIGHT~’

“LBS” and

“DEF~’

After 4 seconds,

“DEF”

is displayed and “1.2” is

replaced by “START”, flashing.

4. Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time counting down.

mice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and “TURn” flashes on the display.

“TURn”

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

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior. You may

tie

the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

If 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

9-1o

11 .7

12-13 .8 14-15

Page 17

Auto Defrost Guide

~COMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT

FINT

SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

I I

Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and shield

5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate.

Remove defrosted

2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted

5 minutes

areas and break apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Roast

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes shield.

Ribs

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn

over,

Remove defrosted

10 minutes pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Stew

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and separate.

5 minutes

Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

I I

Turkey Breast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Shield where 20 minutes in

(breast side

UP)

necessary. refrigerator

I I

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.

Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

I I

Cornish hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

0.1 -3.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate.

I I

Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.

I I

Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces.

Whole fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Turn over and

shield

tiil

and

head.

Hold under cold running water.

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

Page 18

Defrosting by

~me

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

Use the Time Defrost setting to

quic~y

thaw foods such as

br-d,

rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

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

●

See your cookbook for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 1O-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.

How to

Chage ~wer hvel

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

Step 5:

Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When oven signals and flashes

“End:’

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

Defrosting

~ps

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

●

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

● Family-size, pre-packaged

frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

● Check your cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Q. Can I 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 cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated

in your cookbook. If your food is

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

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 open the door during

defrosting to check on the

progress of my food?

A. Yes.

You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.

If not, reset timer.

—

Page 19

Automatic

Cooting

The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times

in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as

food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Because most cooking containers must be covered during automatic cooking, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.

Note: Use of the metal shelf with Automatic Cooking is

recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods, including

meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods,

can be Auto Cooked.

Foods Not Recommended

Foods that must be cooked

uncoveti,

foods that require constant attention,

—

foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and

foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy

Use

Simply touch three control

pads—

AUTO COOK, desired CODE and START. The word “AUTO” appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while the word

“AU~”

displayed—

steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and

touch START immediately.

Automatic Cooking Codes

Automatic cooking codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number

of foods.

Code 1, designed for reheating foods

quic~y,

turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

When codes 2 through 8 are

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

“AU~”

on the display is then

replaced by cooking time, counting down. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for

stirring, turning or rotating food.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared

fresh or uncooked foods and

appropriate codes are recommend

in the recipes and Automatic

Cooking Control Guide on pages

22 and 23.

Example:

AUTOM

cod

Place covered food in oven. Touch

AU~

COOK pad. “ENTER COOK

CODE” flashes on display.

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

The word

“AU~”

shows on display,

indicating steam sensor is

activatd.

OPEN DOOR.

OPEN~G

DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “AUTO” is replaced by cooking time, counting down. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Page 20

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to

Suit Your

~ste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time.

If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.

For the chicken in the example above, code 49 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 4 would provide.

Enmple:

AUTOM

Touch

AU~

COOK pad.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order.

“CODE4”

shows.

Afir4

seconds,

“STA~”

flashes on display.

Touch START. “AUTO” shows on display. DO N~ OPEN DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish cooking.

Questiom

Amers

Q. Whydoesmyovenautomatidy cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook code 1, when it does not for other settings?

A. When using Code 1, there is no

second phase of minutes counting

down. All the cooking is completed

in the

first phase or Auto.

Q. If my food is not completely

cooked after using the suggested code, what should I do?

A. Use Time Cook I and power

level 10 for a few minutes until completion.

Q Do d fmh

or frozen

vegetablm

require a standing period after cooking with Auto Cook?

A. Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state during Auto Cook,

just as in regular microwaving.

Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to 5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces. This standing time also enhances the overall flavor and appearance of most vegetables.

What if I don’t fully cover the

dish in Auto Cook? A. Oven senses steam too quic~y,

which shortens the cooking time and leaves food undercooked. Cover tightly and reset Auto Cook.

Q. Do the shapes and sizes of

foods make a difference when using Auto Cook?

A. Yes, in some cases, larger

pieces will require additional Time Cooking. Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish, since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving.

Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables

require water when using Auto Cook?

A. Yes.

Add water to the vegetables as recommended on guide and cover well for even, complete cooking.

Should I use Auto Cook to

c;ok

pudding or sauces?

A. Most pudding and sauce recipes

require stirring many times during

cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended.

Q. My scalloped potatoes were

not completely cooked when I

removed the dish after Auto

Cook. What is wrong?

A. If you prepared the sauce in the

oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes, there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven. Make sure you dry the oven completely before using Auto Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam in the oven. Also, starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates steam in the

oven

too

soon, and decreases the

first sensing cycle. Q. Are there any other foods

which are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?

A. Bakery foods, candies, melted

chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable are cooked best by Time Cook.

Q. Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic

Cooking? A. No, most types of plastic

storage dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Also, tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and may keep food from cooking properly during Automatic Cooking.

Q. I tried to warm some chow

mein noodles using Auto Cook.

Why didn’t this work? A. Food must have some moisture

in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry foods such as chow

mein noodles, potato chips and

other such foods do not have enough moisture.

Q. May I use Auto Cook when I

am cooking many foods in more than one dish or casserole?

A. No. Because of different food

densities, attention needed during cooking and food amounts, it is

best to use Time Cook when cooking many foods.

Page 21

Automatic

CooHng ~ps

Containers and Covers

●

Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

●

Never use tight-sealing plastic

covers. They can prevent steam

from escaping and cause food to overcook.

● Match the amount of food to

the size of the container. Fill

containers at least half full for best results.

. Be sure the outside of the

cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry

before placing food in the oven.

Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

● Stir or rotate some foods after

a beeping signal, if required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and

recip

on the folloting pages.

How

to Adapt Microwave

Casserole Recipes

Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients, stirring or rotating at different stages during cooking.

●

Use microwave-safe containers

that are appropriate in

size

to the

food amount.

● For saucy casseroles, cover

container with lid or plastic wrap. For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

●

Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.

. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

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

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

For frozen entrees with foil covering and plastic lids, remove foil cover and

re-cover with plastic lid.

Use oblong or square containers for foods, such as chicken, spareribs, chops, chuck roasts and corn on the

cob:

Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Wper

plates

should not be used for automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.

Fish

fillek,

whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown

Cover with plastic wrap.

above. Break food

up thoroughly

after oven signals.

Whole or large halves of vegetables, such as cauliflower or squash, should be placed in round

For meat and fish loaves, use

or square container close to size of

either the round or loaf

microwave-

vegetable. Add

1/2

cup water.

safe

containers. Cover with plastic

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

wrap.

Page 22

Automatic

Cooting

Control Guide

●

Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and time, counting down, is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START pad.

●

Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

●

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

●

Foods should be covered with lid

. To adjust cook time to suit

to dish or plastic wrap to prevent

individual tastes, add a “l” or “9”

spattering and keep oven clean.

to code number when entering

Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf

Auto Cook code. See page 20 for

should be covered tightly to ensure

instructions.

even cooking.

● Use of Auto Cook feature with

●

Be sure outside of container and

oven shelf is not recommended.

inside of oven are dry.

●

After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs additional cooking, return food to oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.

Auto

Cook

Food

Code

Container

Approx.

Time

Comments

Canned

Foods

Thin—water and

Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

milk-based

soups,

container matched to

per cup

sauces, gravies

amount of food.

Thick—chili, beef

Microwave-safe 3 to 4 min.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

stew, ravioli,

container matched to

per cup

spaghetti, chunky

amount of food.

soups Vegetables-8 to 16

Microwave-safe

4 to 8 min.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

ounces

container matched to amount of food.

hftovers

Plate or microwave-

to 4 min. per

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

safe container

serving matched to amount of food.

Convenience Foods Frozen dinners

Package tray or plate

6 to 10 min.

Cover with plastic lid to plate or

leave

(with entree and 2

plastic covering in place on tray. vegetables or vegetable and pasta)

Frozen dinner

If tray

has foil cover, replace with

entree (individual)

plastic wrap.

Pouch

3 to 6 min.

Tray

8 to 11 min.

Frozen dinner

Tray

18 to 22 min.

If tray has foil cover, replace with entree

plastic wrap.

(2 to 3 servings) Frozen breakfast

Package wrap or tray

3 to 5 min.

entrees Grocery-Shelf

Package

3 to 5 min.

dinner entrees

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Food Casseroles

Pre-cooked ingredients in

sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans

Uncooked

ingredients, such as

scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew

Meats, Poultry, Seafood Chicken pieces

(Up to 2

lbs.)

Whole chicken

(Up

Ibs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf

(lfi

lbs.)

Hamburger patties (4)

Sausage patties (12 oz.)

Pork chops (4, % to %-in. thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

pouch

Baking potatoes (4, 6 to 8 oz. each)

Cubed potatoes

(Up to 2 lbs.)

Fresh vegetables, such as carrots,

brussels

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

Fruit Baked apples, pears

(4)

Auto Cook

Code

6 3

Container

lM-

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

1%- to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

9x5x3-in. loaf dish 8-in. square dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish 2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish

l-qt.

casserole

with lid Pouch on

microwave-

safe plate

8-in. square dish

2-qt. casserole with lid

lM-

to 2-qt. casserole

with lid

2-qt. casserole with lid

Approx. ~me

20 to 30 min.

40 to 55 min.

8 to 24 min.

30 to 40 min.

7 to 10 min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to 10 min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

13 to 15 min.

12 to 14 min.

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as

directed on package.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

When oven signals, turn patties over.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Add amount of water recommended on package.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on package.

Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.

Add 1 to

cup water.

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

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.

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Automatic

CooHng

Meat and Main

Mexican Meatball Casserole

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

1 lb. ground chuck

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

3 tablespoons dry minced onions

1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 egg

3 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 cup instant rice

(151A

oz.) can kidney beans,

undrained

1 (141A

oz.) can tomatoes,

chopped and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

In large mixing bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in 2-qt. casserole. Set aside.

In small mixing bowl, combine rice, beans, tomatoes and chili powder. Mix well and pour over meatballs. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.

Sweet Tart

finks

Auto Cook Code 2 Approx. Cooking Time-10 min. Makes about 80 hors d’oeuvres

1 (10 oz.) jar currant jelly 1 (6 oz.) jar prepared mustard

Ibs.

frankfurters, cut into

l-in. pieces.

In 2-qt. casserole, stir together jelly and mustard until well blended. Add frankfurters, stirring to coat each piece. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. When oven signals, stir frankfurters.

Dish Recipes

Chicken Teriyaki

Auto Cook Code 8 Approx. Cooking Time—45 min. Makes 4 Servings

1/4

cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup orange juice

1 whole chicken (about 3

lbs.)

1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

In small cooking bag, mix soy

sauce, honey and orange juice. Add chicken to bag and tie with plastic tie. Turn chicken on its side in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Marinate

1 hour on each side. Place chicken breast-side-up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook code 8. When oven signals,

remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki Sauce. In

l-pt.

glass measuring cup, stir together water and cornstarch. Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and

drain juices into cup. Microwave at High (10) 2 minutes. Remove chicken from bag and place on a serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken just before serving.

Classic Ham

baf

Auto Cook Code 8 Approx. Cooking Time—36 min. Makes 6 Servings

lb.

ground cooked ham 1/2 lb. ground fresh pork 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1/2

cup water

2 tablespoons

instint

minced

onion

1/4

teaspoon pepper

Mix ground ham and pork thoroughly with crumbs, water, onion and pepper. Mold into flat loaf in 9-in. pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code

8. When oven signals,

rotate dish 1/4 turn.

SamWe-Wild

Mce

Casserole

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—20 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

1 lb. hot bulk sausage 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/2

cup green pepper, chopped

llA

cups water

1 (10%

oz.) can cream of

mushroom soup

1 (8 oz.) pkg. long grain and

wild rice with seasoning packet

1 cup Cheddar cheese,

shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

Brown sausage, celery, onion, mushrooms and green pepper together until well browned. Drain thoroughly.

In 2-qt. casserole, combine meat mixture, water, soup, rice, cheese, salt and pepper. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Stir mixture when oven signals.

Swiss

Steak

Auto Cook Code 7 Approx. Cooking Time—65 min. Makes 6 Servings

lYZ Ibs.

round steak, l/2-in.

thick, tenderized 1/4 cup flour

llA

teaspoons salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1 thinly sliced medium onion

1 (14V2

oz.) can tomatoes

Cut

meat in 6 pieces and coat with mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Place in

3-qt. casserole. Cover

with onion. Break up tomatoes with fork and pour over top. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code

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Automatic

Cooting

Vegetable and fruit Recipes

Zsty

Squash and

Tomatoes

Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—15 min. Makes 4 Servings

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 medium zucchini, thinly

sliced

1 medium yellow squash, thinly

sliced

2 small tomatoes, each cut into

4 wedges

In 2-qt. casserole, combine butter, garlic powder, oregano, basil, seasoned salt and pepper. Add zucchini and yellow squash. Toss to coat. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Country-StyleYeUow

Squash

Auto Cook Code 5 Approx. Cooking Time—23 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings

1 teaspoon salt

2 pounds yellow squash, diced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon basil

3 slices fresh bread, cubed 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup sour cream

8 strips crisply cooked bacon,

crumbled

In 2-qt. glass dish, mix together all ingredients, using

1/2 of crumbled

bacon.

SprinHe top with remaining

bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto

Cook code 5.

Corn

~ddi~

Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking

Time-u

min.

Makes 4 Servings

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn

3/4 cup crushed crackers

2 tablespoons butter, cut in

pieces Paprika

Place egg in

11/2-qt.

casserole and

beat well with fork. Stir in

miIk,

sugar, corn, crackers and butter. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. When done, center will be just barely set. Let stand 5 minutes.

SprinMe

with paprika before

serving.

@plant Itiliano

Auto Cook Code 5 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings

1 medium eggplant 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons oregano

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese,

shredded

1 (6 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese,

shredded

Peel eggplant; slice l/8-in. thick. Spread 2 tablespoons tomato sauce in bottom of 2-qt. casserole. Layer half of eggplant, 1 can tomato sauce, half of oregano and half of shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.

SprinHe

with mozzarella

cheese and microwave at High (10)

1 to 2 minutes until cheese has

melted.

Hneapple Casserole

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—21 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple

chunks, drained

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup flour

2 cups buttery-flavored cracker

crumbs

1/2 cup butter, melted

Spread pineapple chunks evenly in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Combine sugar and flour; sprin~e over pineapple. Top with cracker crumbs and drizzle melted butter over crumbs. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.

Spicy Apple Cobbler

Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

1 (22 oz.) can prepared apple

pie filling

1 (9 oz.) box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely

chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

In 8-in. square dish, spread pie

filling. In small bowl, mix together cake

mix, peanuts, butter, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg until crumbly.

SprinHe evenly over apples. Cover

with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

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How to Use the Oven Shelf

Positioning the Shelf

●

Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven.

Roduct

damage may result.

. Use potholders when handling

metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

●

Do not store microwave

browning dish on

metil

shelf.

●

Use of shelf with Auto Cook

or Auto Reheat is not recommended.

The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added

c~pacity

heating-and reheating in

Cookware for Shelf

Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes,

check to see that they will

fit

together

on or under the

sheif.

Also, be–sure

cookware is microwave-safe.

your Spacemak~r@ microwav~

oven. More than one food may be heated Cookware for heating or reheating or reheated and ready to serve at the include 1 cup measuring cup, same time. 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch

When microwaving with the oven

loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

shelf, some

techni~ues

will differ from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this is shown on the next page. Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 31/2 inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and

Leftovers may be placed in small

uncooked foods which need to be

individual ceramic or plastic bowls

prepared from scratch should be

or divided plates.

cooked without the oven shelf. following cookbook directions.

Use

pot

holders when handling

food; heated together with

yo~r

oven shelf, especially when heating

Use wax paper or plastic wrap

larger amounts of food in 8-in.

instead of lids on casseroles. Lids

square or other 2-quart size

may add too much height to dish.

To position the shelf,

tiptheback

slightly and fit the shelf support

guides

onto

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

Next, lower the front until the shelf

support guides fit

onto

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

When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or sidewall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side upon

all

four shelf supports and not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

casseroles. The

ex~ra

steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.

Page 27

How to Heat or Reheat Similar

~pes

of Food

Two plates of leftovers maybe

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

(10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn.

Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 3 Y2 inches) is

possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for

su~ested

microwave

time per

casseroie-and

add the times together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Several small bowls of leftovers may be heated in the same way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

Two frozen individual entrees

(5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV

dinners (10 to

oz. each) are

both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes. If there are foil covers,

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes

ahead

oftirne,

then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but

the

ol:hers

are heated satisfactorily,

let the

underheated food continue

cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine

heating times, add times for all foods together. (See Heating Guide

remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Battered foods

cooktiook.

) After half

of~ime,

stir or rearrange foods (do not

should be removed from the trays

reverse positions). Check foods

and cooked conventionally. ) Place

(especially those on oven floor)

in oven with one TV dinner or

after 3/4 of total time and remove

entree on right side of shelf and the

any which are done. Continue

second dinner or entree on left side of floor. Microwave at High (10) for

cooking others.

7 minutes. Reverse

positi~ns

(top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 7 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor

1 to 2 more minutes.

Place on floor larger or more

How to Reheat Several

dense foods which need the most

Different

~pes

of Foods

heating, such as

lefiover

fried

Together

chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta.

When heating several different

Place on oven shelf those foods

types of food together, foods which

which need only be warmed, such

should be served hot must be

Dlaced

as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or

o-nthe”oven

floor, while

foods’which

breads.

are

ordy

warmed should be placed on

Pop popcorn on the microwave

the shelf. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the

oven floor only. Popcorn placed on

bottom only. Also, it is important

the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn

to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.

accessory or popcorn labeled for

Rates can be affected by the size of

use in microwave ovens.

the food and its starting temperature.

Page 28

Care and

C1eani~

Your new microwave oven is

a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling. Opening

the

oven

door a few minutes

afier

cooking helps air out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched and the control panel can be

damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the

Imide

Walls and floor.

Some

spatters can be removed with a paper towel, while others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with

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

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using

Brown ‘N Sear dish:

If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removal 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&r 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.

Shelf Accessory. Your shelf

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

a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could

occur.

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

Do not

clean in a self-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the

Oufiide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and a 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.

Cooktop

Li@t/Ni@t Li@t

REMOVE SCREW

To replace

combination cooktop

light/night light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker

panel

or pull

plug.

Remove screw on right side of light

compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by

gentlv

unscrewing

the bulbs.

Repiac~ wi~h

40-watt

incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High-intensity, 40-watt bulbs

(40SllN/1), which are available in

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

Oven Li@t

To replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or

pull

plug.

Remove the top grill by taking out 2 screws that hold it in place,

Page 29

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt GE bulb

(WB02X4235)

available from your GE supplier.

Clean off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces often. Use a solution

of warm water and detergent.

About 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.

The

Exhamt

Feature

ME+AL

METAL

FILTER

COO~P/NIGHT

LIGHT

The exhaust hood

feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal

fiIters

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. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space.

When NIGHT LIGHT pad is touched, the hood light operates

at a lower intensity for use as a night light.

and to the front The filter will drop out.

Never operate your hood without the filter in place.

In situations

where flaming might occur on

surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk

To remove grease filter,

grasp the

of electric shock by providing an

“finger hold” on the filter and slide to

escape wire for the electric current.

the rear. Then pull filter downward

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)

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.

To clean grease filter, soak,

then agitate filter in a solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

Filters

should be cleaned at least once a

wARNING-Improper

use of the grounding plug

~an ~esult

in a risk of electric shock.

-,@

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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

month.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

Page 30

Questiom?

Use This

Woblem

Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL

fise

your

home may be

blown or~e circuit

breaker tripped.

Replace fuse or reset

COME ON

circuit breaker,

●

Unplug your

microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into

wdl

receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL

●

Door not securely closed. LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL

N~ ST~T

●

START must be touched

afier

entering cooking

SelWtiOn.

●

~other

selection

en~red

~ready in oven

and

cLEAR/oFF

not

touched to cancel it.

●

Make sure you

have

entered cooking time after touching

TIME

COOK I & II.

●

CLEAR/OFF was

touch~

acciden~lly,

Reset

cooking

program

and touch

START.

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.

●

Make sure you entered a code number after touching

AUTO COOK,

AU~

ROAST,

AU~

DEFROST

orAU~

REHEAT.

FOODS ARE EITHER

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount OVERCOOKED OR

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & H and

additiond

cooking time for completion.

UNDERCOOKED

Incorrect power

level

entered. Check cookbook for recommended power

level.

Dish ~s not

~~~,

turned or

stirr~.

Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.

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

more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.

●

Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.

● previous

micro~ving lefihu~idi~ or

moistum in oven,

thUS

lessening the cooking

time

in Auto Cook

finction.

o Cemin

vege~bles need a s~ding time after

using Au@

Cook.

Ch~k

Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

probe not insefied

properly

into

meat or dish

when using Temp C~WHold or Auto

Roast functions. Check cookbook for specific instructions.

“PRObE”

APPEARS

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

ON DISPLAY

CooWHold

or Auto Roast.

“Error” APPEARS

During

Auto

c~kor

Auto

Reheat

program,

the door was opened before SW could

ON DISPLAY

be detected.

these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

. Dimming oven light and change

●

Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound

may occur while

might be noticed while using your

● Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

● Dull thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating.

problem with

your oven.

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

Center@

/800.6262000/ consumer information service

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assurance

fiat

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from GE, we’ll be there.

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so most repairs can be

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there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a

mdtiple-

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service at today’s prices.

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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

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

any

part of

the microwave

oven

that fails because of a

manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth

year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron

tube

if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

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

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY ‘

SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read

your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

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

of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs,

Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164 D2092P131

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No.

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