GE Spacemaker JVM152H Use And Care Manual

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Spacemaker@Mic~we

Oven

Contents

Adapter Plugs

Minute/Second Timer

Aluminum Foil

Model and Serial Numbers

Appliance Registration

Oven Shelf

30,31

Auto Cook

12-23

Power Levels

8-11

Auto Defrost

Precautions

Auto Roast

24,25

Problem Solver

32,33

Auto Simmer

Repair Service

Care and Cleaning

28,29

Safety Instructions

3,4

Control Panel 6,7

Temperature Cook

Conversion Guide

Temperature Probe

10,24,25

Cooking Complete Reminder 5

Time Cook

Delayed Cooking

Time Defrost

Exhaust Fan

6,27 Warranty

Back Cover

Extension Cords

Features

Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions

Hold Time

Light Bulb Replacement

GE-w&M@

Microwaving Tips

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Model

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Help whelp 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 on the upper left side.

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

registered.

It is important that we know the location of your 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

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

microwave oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on pages 32 and 33. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Microwaving

~ps

●

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

metilic

trim or

glm

with a

metilic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving?’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1-1% minutes at High. If water becomes hot, dish is

rnicmve

safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

. Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your 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.

UL listed for installation over

th=e

things are normal with your microwave oven:

Steam or vapor escaping from

●

Dull thumping sound while

around the door. oven is operating.

● Light reflection around door or

●

Some TV-Radio interference

outer case.

might be

noticd

while using your

●

Dimming oven light and change

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

in blower sound may occur while

inte*rence

caused by other small

operating at power levels other

appliances and does not indicate a

than high.

problem with your oven.

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PwCAUTIONS TOAVOD

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

ExcEssm

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.

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

@roken

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

This microwave oven is

listed

for instigation over electric and gas ranges.

Optional

Acessow

available at extra cost from

your GE supplier.

Charcoal Filter Kit for

non-vented

insta~ation.

— ● This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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INSTRU~IONS

Read all

instmctions

before wing this

appfiance.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions

shodd

followed, including the following: WARNING–To reduce

the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to

pemons

or exposure

to excessive microwave energy:

●

Use this appliance ody

fo;-its

intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS

AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSNE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY” at left.

●

This appliance must regrounded.

Connect

ofly

to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRU~IONS”

on page 29.

●

For best operation,

piug-this

appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance

ody in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

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.

●

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 on page 28.

●

This appliance should be

serviced

ody

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

●

with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when

used by children.

●

reduce

the

risk

fire in

the oven cavity: –Do

not overcook

tbod, Ctifly

attend

appfiance

if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside

the

oven to

factiitate

cooking. —Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before

placing bags in oven,

—Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

–~per

towels, napkins and

wax paper.

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

dso ignite.

–Do

not pop

popcorn in your

micmve

oven tires in a

specti

microwave popcorn accessory or

udess

you use popcorn labeled

fir

use in microwave ovens. –Do

not

operate the oven

whiie

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

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.

–If materials inside oven should ignite,

kmp

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse

or circuit breaker panel.

Some products

such

as whole

eggs

and

sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

●

Avoid

heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their lids;

especially meat and egg mixtures.

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mPORTmT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Don’t

defrost

frozen

beverages in narrow necked

botties (Qspecidly

carbonated beverages), Even if the container is opened, pressure can

butid

up.

This can

cause

the container to

burst, resulting in injury.

●

Use meti o~y

direeted in

cookbook.

TV dinners maybe

microwaved in foil trays less

tian

3/4” high;

remove

top foil cover

and return

tray

to box. When

using

metal

in the microwave

oven,

keep metal (other than

mti shel~

at least 1

inch

away from sides of

oven.

Cooking utensils may become

hot

because of heat transferred

from the heated food.

Pot

holders

may

be needed to handle the

utensil. * Sometimes, the oven

floor

can

become

too

hot

to touch.

careful

touchi~g

the floor during

and

akr

cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over

mom mpi~y

than

fti

containing

less

moisture.

Shotid

this occur, refer to page 28 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

Thermometer—Do not use

a thermometer in food you are

microwaving

udess the

thermometer is designed or

recommended for use in the

microwave

oven.

* Remove the

temperature

p~~

from

the

oven

when

not

using it

to cook with. If you

leave

the

probe

inside the

oven without

inserting it in food or liquid, and

turn on microwave energy,

can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls,

@ Phtic utens&-Plastic utensfls

designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be

usti carefi~y.

Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of

ovetiking

conditions as are

@ass

ceramic materials and

may

sofien

or char if subjected to short

periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the

and utensils could ignite, For these reasons: 1) Use microwave

plastics

ordy

and use them in strict compliance with the utensil

manuticturer’s

recommendations.

2) Do not subject empty

utensfls

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

●

When cooking pork, follow our directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least

l~°F.

This assures that, in the remote

possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be

tiled

and meat will be safe to eat.

Boiling eggs is not

recommended

in a microwave

oven. Pressure can

bufld

up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, 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. .

g$Boilab~e”

cooking

~uch~

and tightly

closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,

possibly resulting in injury.

Mso,

phtic

storage containers

shodd

at least

partidy

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

carefu~y

and direct steam

away from hands and face.

●

SPntineous

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

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the microwave

oven,

Use of the shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

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

–Use pot holders to

handle

shelf

and utensils, They may be hot. —Do not use microwave browning

dish on shelf; the shelf could overheat. Do not use shelf with Automatic Cooking feature.

THE

~~UST

HOOD

●

Have it installed and properly

grounded by a

qtied instier,

See the

spccid

initiation

bootiet

packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in your oven

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

accidenti

cooking fires

whtie

the exhaust

fan is in use. For this reason: –Never leave surface units

unattended at high

hat

settings.

Bodovercausessmoking

and greasy

sptioversthat

may ignite and spread

if exhaust fan is operating, To

mi-

automatic M operation, use adequate sized utensils and use high heat ody 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

fiiters

clean, according to instructions on

pages ~ and 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

CootiW

Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)

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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1. Door Handle. Pull to open

7. MicroThermometer’

U. Automatic Cooking G

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.

Oven Vent.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects

the microwave energy distributing

system. Do not remove the cover.

You will damage the oven.

Temperature

fiobe.

Use with

Temp

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions only.

Receptacle for Temperature

Robe.

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

9. No

~sition Metal

Shelf.

Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items. (For complete use of shelf, see pages 30 and 31.)

10. Oven Floor.

luide.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop

Light.

14. Oven Light.

Light comes on when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

Touch Control Wnel and

Digital Display.

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

16.

Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

This is to certify that

C,F.M.

SONES

this unit has been

testd

at 0.10

WG 5.5 Vert,

in conformance with

AMCA

230

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Bulletin No. 210

237 Her.

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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. With your

microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

When You

PIw

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 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 after touching CLEAR/OFF.

“Error”

Appea~

Dkplay:

. When using Temp Cook/Hold, you have entered a temperature less than

90°F.

or more than

199°F.

●

When using Auto Defrost, the food weight you

enterd

did not correspond with the code number entered.

●

Door is opened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook.

Close door and touch START.

“Probe”

Appeam

Dkplay:

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp

Cook/Hold are being used.

●

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. Display Panel.

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

Time Cook I and Time Cook II.

Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 8.)

Auto

S@rt.

Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 8.)

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 on display. “START” will flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

5. Number Pads. Touch these pads to enter cook time, food temperature, power level, Auto Cook codes, Auto Roast codes or Auto Defrost code numbers and food weight.

6. Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

Auto Cook.

Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off. (See pages 12 and 13.)

8. Exhaust Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF for fan speed.

9. Time Defrost. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 9.)

10. Temp Cook/Hold. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches

90°F., oven shows

temperature until preset temperature is reached

and holds temperature for up to one hour. (Seepage 10. )

U. Min/Sec

Timer.

This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking. (See page 11. )

Program Review.

Touch this pad to display your

cooking program.

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.

14. Start. Touch this pad to begin any function.

15. Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 24 and 25.)

16. Auto Defrost. Touch this pad, then code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 26.)

17. Light. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or to turn on night

light.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEATU~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, 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 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

afier the range and microwave oven controls

have been turned off.

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CooHng

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The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is

recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook.

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

Step 4:

Touch START. “COOK

TIME

1;’ “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.

Using the

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Cook II

Feature

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

How to Use Auto Start

Auto Start allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a

hour delay. To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step

2: Touch AUTO START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 3:

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

Step

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

ltep 1:

Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

add 1 teaspoon

of”

instant cotlee and

the door.

Questions and Answers

stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no

meti

decoration and is microwave

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I pad.

Q. I set my oven for the time

safe (see Microwaving Tips on page

Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

called for in the recipe, but at the

2).

Place cup in oven and close door.

10:’

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

end of the time allowed, my food

flashes.

wasn’t done. What happened?

Step 3:

Select your cooking time. For

A. Since house power varies due

example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two

to time or location, many time

minutes and 15 seconds. Display

cooking recipes give you a time

shows

“2:15”

and “POWER 10”

range to prevent overcooking. Set

“COOK TIME 1“ flashes.

the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK II pad.

food a little longer, if necessary.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I.

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

10:’

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

flashes.

Step 3:

Select your time. Touch

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

seconds. Display shows

“1:20”

and

“POWER

10:’

“COOKTIME 1“

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

is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

How to Change

hwer bvel

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

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I or II pad

must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power

level

other than High. What do I

need to do?

Step

6: Touch START.

Step

7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and Cook Time 1 is shown

counting

A. To change the power level,

down.

touch the POWER-LEVEL pad,

Step 8:

At the end of Cook Time 1,

then touch desired number for new

the second power level is displayed

power level.

and Cook Time 2 is shown counting

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to

down.

check the food?

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

A. Yes. To resume cooking,

signals and flashes

“End~’

The

simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be

oven, light and fan shut off.

reset for

cooking to resume unless

Step 10:

Open the door.

time is

remaini;g

on timer.

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Defrosting by

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

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

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

3:’

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows

“4:00” and “POWER 3.”

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change Power

hvel

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad,

then touch desired number for

new power level.

Step 4:

Touch START. “DEF TIME” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close

door and

re~eat

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 entrees 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 about in 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.

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 open the door during

Time Defrost 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.

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Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is the best

test of doneness for many foods.

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.

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

CABLE

END

SENSOR

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To utilize your probe properly, follow directions for use and insertion in this book in the Automatic Roasting section.

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

TEMP” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for

125°F.

“TEMP COOK” flashes. “125F”

and “POWER 10” show on display.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

pad.

“ENTER POWER” flashes.

Touch 5 for medium power.

“TEMP

COOK:’

“125F” 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” or

if temperature is 90°F. or above,

display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

125°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.

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

Use the clip to keep the probe in

place while heating.

●

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and touched the START pad,

“ERROR” flashed in the display and a signal sounded. What’s wrong?

A. “ERROR” flashes if you set

the temperature either below 90°F. or above

199°F.

The oven tells you, between the flashing of “ERROR,” what incorrect entry was made. To

re-enter,

touch CLEAR/OFF pad

and begin again. 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.

Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food?

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 11

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER 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 to

~me

a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (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 “End,” and display shows time of day.

Programming a Holding

~me

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

rnicmve

cooking functions.

The time can range from one

saond

to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe requested in some of your own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I or TEMP COOK/HOLD and enter cook time or temp. Touch MIN/SEC

T~ER

and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. When delaying temperature cooking, be sure that probe is in food before pressing START.

How to

~me

Defrost, Hold

and

~me

Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a

fromn

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

2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

3V’

“ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

15 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.)

MIN/SEC

BE)

::::

..,...:::.....,

Step

4: Set holding or standing

time by touching

M~/SEC T~ER.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.

“10:00’7

appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step

6: Touch TIME COOK I pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

10V’

“ENTER COOK

TIME 1“ flashes.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK TIME 1“ flashes, “25:00”

and

“POWER 10” appear on display.

Step

8: Touch START. “DEF TIME”

and

“U:OO”

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, flashes “End” and shuts off.

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

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 Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program a holding time (example in steps 4 and 5 at left). 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/Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would Defrost for 6 minutes and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

Page 12

Automatic Cooking

The AUTO COOK feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time 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. See page 15 for containers and covers recommended for automatic cooking.

Note: Use of the wire shelf with Automatic Cooking is

recommended.

Wsy to Use

Simply touch three control

pads—

AU~

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 “AUTO” is

displayed—

steam escaping from the oven can

affect cooking performance. If the

dmr

is opened, the word “ERROR” appears. Close the door and touch START immediately.

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 uncovered, 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.

Page 13

Automatic

Cooting

Codes

Automatic Cooking Codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.

CODE 1, designed for reheating

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

When CODES 2 through 9 are

selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME

COOK, signals, and the word

“AU~”

on the display is replaced

by countdown numbers indicating

remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the recipes and cooking guide on pages 16 through 23.

HowtoMj@A~

C~k

Example:

Codes To Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any

AU~

COOK code number from

through 9, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if CODE 4 cooks

your seafood more done than you

Place covered food in oven. Touch

AU~

COOK pad. “AUTO COOK” appears on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes.

Touch number pad for desired code. “COOK” and “CODE 2“ shows and “START” flashes. Touch START.

Word “AUTO” shows on display,

indicating steam sensor is activated.

DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “AUTO” is replaced by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps and stops, and displays “End”.

like it, set CODE 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking

timt

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

afier

the code.

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

Example:

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

“AU~

COOK” is displayed and “ENTER CODE” flashes.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. “COOK” and “CODE 47’ are displayed and “START” flashes.

Touch START. “AUTO COOK” and “CODE 2“ show on display. DO

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

Page 14

Quetiiom &

Amwem

Q. Why

dmmyovenautomatidy

cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control 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

vegetabl~

require a standing period after cooking with Auto Cook?

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.

Q. What if I

don’t fully

cover the

dish in Auto Cook? A. Oven senses steam too quicHy

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

Q. Do the shapes and sizes of food 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 as recommend

on guide to the vegetables and cover well for even, complete cooking.

Q. Should I use Auto Cook to

cook 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?

Q. Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Auto Cook?

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 food may not cook 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.

A. Bakery foods, candies, melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable, are cooked best by Time Cook.

Page 15

Automatic Cooting Containers& Covers

Containers and covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

●

Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.

Wonder if it’s microwave safe? Put it to the test described in your

cookbook.

●

Never use tight-sealing plastic

covem—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.

●

Be sure the outside 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

a beeping signal. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and

reci~

on the following pages.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be loose over fd to

tiow

for expansion.

Seal by pressing plastic wrap

firrrdy

around edges.

For frozen entrees in paperboard

trays, remove tray from box but do

not remove film over tray. Thick

entrees may take longer to

cook—

see guide on page 16. For frozen foods in metal trays,

remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be loose over food to allow for expansion.

Sed

pressing plastic wrap

fifiy

around

edges.

Paper plates—while they may be

used for Time and Temperature

Cooking

and

Defrostin~,

do not use

them

w;th

automatic

;&king.

Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

Follow Automatic Cooking Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with

sauce. Cool hot

ingredients

or sauces.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown

If they are not

co~l,

use TIME

above. Break food up thoroughly

COOK.

after oven signals.

Page 16

Automatic Cooting Control Guide

●

Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. Door may be opened after oven beeps and the countdown time is displayed.

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

●

Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh

vegetables.

●

Most foods should be covered with lid, wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.

. Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry.

●

If food needs additional cooking, return to oven and use Auto Cook code 1.

. Add a “l” or “9” to code number to adjust cook times to suit your individual tastes. See page 13.

● Use of Automatic Cooking

feature with wire shelf is not recommended.

N~E:

Oven will not accept Auto Cook code if the oven is hot. You must cool the oven before using

Auto Cook or you may choose to use time or temperature microwave

cooking.

Auto

Cook

Food

Code

Container

Approx.

Time

Comments

Canned Foods Thin foods

such as

Microwave-safe

2-3 min./cup

Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.

soup, broth, gravy.

container matched to

size of food.

Thick foods such as

Microwave-safe

4 min.lcup

Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.

canned ravioli,

container matched to

chunky soups, beef

size of food.

stew,

all

canned

vegetables.

hftovers

Microwave-safe

4 min./cup

Cover with lid to dish or wax paper. container matched to size of food.

TV Dinners

Cook in container

8-10 min.

If foil tray is no more than 3/4” deep,

(except for those (see comments).

remove foil top, return to original box and

with pasta)

reclose box. If tray is more than 1“ deep,

Frozen Entrees

Cook in container

17-20 min.

remove food and place in microwave-safe

Such as lasagna, (see comments).

depending

dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board

meat & potatoes.

on size

container, remove from box and cook in original container.

TV Dinners

Cook in container

8-10 min.

With pasta such as

If dinner has cake or brownies, remove

(see comments).

before cooking. When oven signals, rotate

macaroni in a white

tray or dish 1/4 turn. sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey

tetrazzini.

Casseroles

With precooked 4

2-3 qt. casserole with

12-16 min. ingredients in a white lid to dish. sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey

tetrazzini.

All others with

2-3 qt. casserole with

18-22 min.

precooked ingredients

lid to dish. such as franks and beans, chow

mein.

With raw ingredients

2-3 qt. casserole with

16-24 min. such as hamburger lid to dish. patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.

Chili

3-qt.

casserole with

25-40 min.

lid to dish.

Page 17

Auto Cook

Approx.

Food

Code Container

Time

Comments

Meats and Seafood

Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 8-20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent

dish spatters.

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

6-9 min.

Cover with wax paper to prevent

dish

spatters.

Meat loaf (1% lbs.)

9-in. pie plate

25-30 min. Cover tightly with plastic wrap

to cook evenly.

Hamburger patties (4-5)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

7-9 min.

Cover with wax paper. When

dish oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.

Sausage patties (1 lb.)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

7-9 min.

Cover with wax paper. When

dish

oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.

Pork chops (4-1” thick)

12x 8 x 2-in. glass

22-25 min. Baste with barbecue sauce.

dish

Cover with wax paper tucking ends securely under dish.

Spareribs (up to 3 lbs.)

13 x 9 x 2-in. glass

1 hr. 30

min.-

Cover tightly with plastic wrap

dish

1 hr. 45 min. to cook evenly. When oven

signals, rearrange ribs.

Swiss steak

(1%

lbs.)

3-qt.

casserole

60-65 min.

with lid

Chuck roast (up to 5 lbs.)

13 x 9 x 2-in. glass

65-90 min. Place in cooking bag with 1/2

dish

cup water. Slit bag 1“.

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

%-qt.

glass dish

4-6 min.

Cover tightly to ensure even

with lid cooking.

Rice

Regular, raw, 1 cup

2-qt. casserole

21-28 min.

Follow instructions on rice

with lid

package.

[nstant,

1 cup

2-qt. casserole

5-8 min. Follow instructions on rice

with lid

package.

Vegetables

Fresh such as carrots, artichokes,

2-qt. casserole

10-15 min.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.

cauliflower, broccoli, brussels

with lid

sprouts (1 lb. ) Baking potatoes 2-4

None

8-16 min.

Pierce with fork and place on

depending

oven floor in a circular

on number

arrangement.

Frozen block such as peas, green

%-qt.

casserole

8-10 min.

Add 2 tablespoons water.

beans, spinach, broccoli

with lid

Lima beans

Y2-qt.

casserole

12-13 min.

Add 1/4 cup water.

with lid

Frozen pouch such as broccoli in

Lay

pouch on

7-9 min.

Make 1“ slit in pouch. Stir well

:heese sauce, corn, peas

microwave-safe

before serving.

dish.

Fruit

Baked apples—4

2-qt. casserole

12-14 min.

Core apples and fill with butter

with lid

and brown sugar.

If after completion of Auto Cook cycle food needs additional warming,

simply

re<over food and use Auto Cook code 1.

Page 18

Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes

Meat,

& Poultry

For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf

microwave-

safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 4.

Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8. Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken

breasb

and pieces, or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with wax paper.

If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook code 6.

Wrk

Chops

automatically cook

well in 12 x 8 x 2-in. dish. Cover with wax paper, tucking ends securely under dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

Use Auto Cook code 5 for fillets and Auto Cook code 2 for seafood pieces.

Chuck roasts

should be placed in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Use Auto Cook code 7.

Spare ribs and brisket

should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. Microwave using Auto Cook code 7.

How to

AApt

Microwave

Casserole Recipes

To adapt your casserole recipes for

Automatic Cooking. 1: Select recipes that do not

require adding ingredients at

different stages during cooking or

recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

2: Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the

food amount. Use

3-qt.

containers

or smaller.

3: For saucy casseroles, cover

container with lid or wax paper (no vents). For cheese or crumb-topped

casseroles, remove cover after oven

signals and add topping, then

continue cooking uncovered. 4: Allow precooked ingredients

or hot sauces to cool slightly before

adding other ingredients. 5: Meats and vegetables should be

submerged in liquid.

Page 19

Meat or Main Dish Recipes

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

1/8

teaspoon pepper

112

teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

3 tablespoons dry minced onions

1 egg

3 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 cup

instint

rice

1 can (15% oz.) kidney beans,

undrained

1 can

(141A

oz.) tomatoes,

chopped and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

In large mixing bowl, place meat,

bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili powder, onion, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in a circle in

2-qt.

casserole. Set aside. In small mixing bowl, place rice,

beans, tomatoes and chili powder. Mix well and pour in center of casserole and over meatballs. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6.

Sweet Tart

~nks

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

1 jar (10 oz.) currant jelly

1 jar (6 oz.) prepared mustard

2 Ibs. frankfurters, cut into

l-in. pieces

3-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.

Chicken Teriyaki

Auto Cook Code 9 Approx. Cooking Time—32 min. Makes 4 Servings

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/3

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

12 x 8 x 2-in. dish. Marinate 1

hour on each side. Place bird breast side up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook code 9. 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 to serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken just before serving.

Classic Ham

baf

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

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

1/2

cup water

2 tablespoons instant 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.

Chicken and Rice

Auto Cook Code 9 Approx. Cooking Time—25 min. Makes 6 Servings

1 can

(lOIA

oz.) condensed

cream of mushroom soup

1-1/4 cups milk (1 soup can full)

3/4 cup instant rice

1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms,

stems and pieces, drained

1 pkg.

(1V2

oz.) dry onion

soup mix

1 cutup chicken (about 3 Ibs.)

In small mixing bowl, mix soup and milk; reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture. Blend remaining soup mixture, rice, mushrooms and half of the onion soup mix. Pour into a

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish.

Place chicken pieces on rice mixture, arranging with meatiest

pieces to outside of dish. Pour

reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining soup

mix. Cover with wax paper and

tuck securely under dish.

Microwave on Auto Cook code 9.

Swiss Steak

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

1-1/2 Ibs. round steak, l/2-in.

thick, tenderized or

pounded with meat mallet

1/4 cup flour

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 can

(141A

oz.) 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 7.

Page 20

Automatic Cooking Vegetables

Fresh or Canned

Vege@bles

Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or

squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use

round or square container close to

size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup

water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables

Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container (at least

half

full) and

covered with lid or plastic wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. See Auto Cook Guide for lima beans.

Pieces or slices of vegetables

Precooked/canned vegetables

require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use

should be placed in round

appropriate size covered container.

container similar in size to amount

Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.

being cooked (at least half full).

Dry root vegetables like carrots

Microwave on Auto Cook code 2.

may need to be stirred after oven

Stir before serving. signals and time remaining appears on display.

Re-cover

and touch

START to finish cooking.

Pouches of frozen vegetables should be slit 1/2” in center before

placing directly on oven floor.

Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Page 21

Vegetible

Recipes

Stir

fiy

Vegetables

Auto Cook Code 31 Approx. Cooking Time—u min. Makes 4 Servings

1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter

3 medium onions, quartered

1 small green pepper,

cut in l/4-in. wide strips

2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage

2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin

diagonal slices

1/4 cup sliced green onions

cup broccoli flowerefi

1 cup cauliflower flowerets

stilks

celery, sliced

diagonally

Toss vegetables with oil and butter

2-qt.

microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 31, stirring well when oven

signals and time remaining appears

on display. Serve immediately.

Summer Garden Stew

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—34 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

1 medium zucchini, cubed

2 large potatoes, peeled and

cubed

2 large carrots, coarsely grated

1 small

onion, cut in pieces

1/4 small head of cabbage, sliced

1 can

(103A

oz.) cream of

mushroom soup

1 block (8 oz.) pasteurized

processed cheese, cubed

1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces

1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced

in l-inch pieces

In a

3-qt.

casserole dish, mix all

ingredients together until well

blended. Cover. Microwave on

Auto Cook code 6.

Corn

~dding

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

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

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

3/4 cup crushed crackers

2 tablespoon butter, cut

in pieces

paprika

Place egg in Iti-qt. casserole and beat well with fork. Stir in milk, sugar, corn, crackers and butter. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. When done, center will be

just barely set. Sprinkle with

paprika before serving.

~plant Italiano

Auto Cook Code 5 Approx. Cooking Time—18 min. Makes 4 to 6 Servings

1 medium eggplant

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato

sauce

1 to 2 teaspoons oregano

1/2 cup shredded sharp

cheddar cheese

1 pkg. (6 oz.) Mozzarella

cheese slices

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. Add Mozzarella cheese and microwave at High (10) 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese has melted.

Green Rice

Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—16 min. Makes 4-6 Servings

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen

chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

1-1/2 cups cooked rice

1/4 cup butter, melted

114

cup finely chopped onion

1-1/3 cups milk

1 egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded cheddar

cheese

To cooked rice, add spinach, butter, onion, milk, egg, salt and cheese. Mix well. Cover and microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Let stand 5 minutes, covered, before serving.

Country Style Yellow 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 shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

strips crisply cooked, crumbled bacon

In 2-qt. glass dish, mix together all ingredients, using 1/2 of crumbled bacon. Sprinkle top with remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.

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Automatic

fiuik

Cooking

fiuik

and Desserts

Hneapple Casserole is a tangy

dessert or meat accompaniment.

In 12 X 8 x 2-in. dish, spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) draind pineapple

chunks,

1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup

flour. Top with mixture of 2 cups

buttery-flavored cracker crumbs

and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with

wax

paper and cook on Auto

Cook code 6.

Baked Apples automatic cook well

using Auto Cook code 2. Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container. Use Auto Cook code 2 for baked pears also.

Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto Cook code 2 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on display. Touch START and finish cooking.

Desse*

Bream

Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bottom and

sides of microwave-safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut. Carefully pour batter from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over nuts, cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.

Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread

1/4

cup melted butter and 1/2 cup

brown sugar in 8-in. round

glass

dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and

1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Arrange 1 can (10 oz. ) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place drinking glass, open end up, in center. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over ring a few minutes before removing.

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Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread: Distribute 1/2

cup

chopped crisp fried bacon and

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in greased 8-in. round glass dish. Carefully pour batter from 1 pkg. (8-1/2 oz.) cornbread mix over above ingredients. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting.

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Dessert Recipes

~sy

Chocolate Cake

Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lO-in.) Tube Cake

1 pkg. (2-layer size)

Devil’s

Food cake mix

3 eggs

1/2 cup cooking

oil

1-1/3 cups water

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water. Follow package recommendations for mixer speed and time.

Lightly grease a 16-cup plastic microwave fluted or straight-sided ring mold. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over bottom. Pour batter over nuts.

Cover with wax paper tucked under dish and microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish

1/2

turn. Let stand in dish 5

minutes before inverting.

Cherry Cobbler

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

1 can

(20-22 oz.)

prepared

cherry pie filling

cups dry yellow or white cake mix (1 pkg. [9 oz.] or

1/2 pkg. [17

OZ.])

1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

teaspoon ground cinnamon

In 8-in. square dish, spread pie filling.

In small bowl, mix together cake mix, butter, nuts, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly

over cherries or in three rows so cherries are visible. Cover with wax paper and tuck under dish. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Mexican Bread Pudding

Auto Cook Code 59 Approx. Cooking Time—n min. Makes about 6 servings

4 cups bread cubes, lightly

packed into cup

1/2

cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup Jack cheese, cubed 1/2 chopped apple (3/4 to 1 cup)

1-314

cups milk 1/4 cup butter

2 eggs, beaten

Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish. Mix sugar,

cinnamon, salt, raisins, walnuts,

almonds, cheese and apple together. Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes.

Measure milk into

l-qt.

measuring

cup. Add butter. Microwave at

High (10) 4 minutes, until butter is melted. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well. pour over bread mixture. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 59.

Streuseled

Apples

Auto Cook Code 2 Approx. Cooking Time—10 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings

6 cups sliced, peeled apples

3/4

cup brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3

cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup butter

1/2

teaspoon cinnamon

In 8-inch square dish place apples and

3/4

cup sugar.

With pastry blender mix flour,

1/3 cup sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of apples. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—8 min. Makes 1 (8-in. round) Cake

1/4 cup butter

1/3

cup brown sugar

1 can (8-1/4 oz.) pineapple

slices

4 maraschino or candied

cherries, cut in half

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2

cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup soft shortening

1 egg

1/3 cup liquid from pineapple

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In 8-in. round dish place butter. Microwave at High (10) 1 minute

until melted. Sprinkle sugar over butter. Drain pineapple (save liquid) on paper towels and arrange in dish. Decorate with cherries. Place a glass, open side up, in center of dish.

In small mixer bowl, place flour, sugar, baking powder, salt,

shortening, egg, liquid and vanilla. Beat 3 minutes on lowest mixer speed, scraping bowl constantly first 1/2 minute. Carefully spread batter over fruit in dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 69.

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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 resulb without overcooking.

Just as in conventional

roastin~,

—

2. At 90°F., display switches to show meat’s internal temperature.

only tender roasts should be

A~to

Place pork roast in cooking bag

Roasted until specified internal

and place in microwave-safe dish.

temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook

which comes with your oven.

Reparing Roas&

for

Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

Inse~

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.

Rice

during cooking program

oven will signal and

“TURn”

will flash if codes 1 through 5 have been selected. Open the door and turn the meat over. The probe may be disconnected from the receptacle for easier turning of the meat

Place meat in oven with probe to

without interrupting the program.

the

right.

Insert cable end of

probe

(Remember tore-insert the probe.)

COOKING GUI

:“”; ~D DOOR

Touch

AU~

ROAST pad. “AUTO” appears on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch

number pad 2. “CODE 2“ appears on display and “START” flashes. Touch START. Display shows temperature and “CODE

2:’

display. Oven monitors internal food temperature; automatically switching to lower power as meat’s temperature rises. This helps prevent toughening or overcooking.

5. After find temperature is reached, oven switches to Hold

temp

for up

to 1 hour, then shuts off.

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Auto

Romt

Guide

●

Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.

When oven beeps and flashes

“TURN1’

turn meat over.

●

Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide.

Final

Approx.

Time

Hold*

Food

Code

Temp

(Min. per lb.)

Minutes

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare

130°

12-14

5-1o

Medium

140°

14-16

10-15

Well

165°

17-18

Wrk

Loin Roast

175°

18-20

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3

lbs.)

190°

13-15

Turkey Breast

175°

13-15

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast code 6)

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 Automatic Simmer like Auto Roast, example at left. Display

shows “COOL” until food is

90°F.,

then switches to show

food temperature until 180°F.

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast code 6)

Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by retouching

START. Touch CLEAR/OFF

after cooking.

Approx.

Food

Time/Hrs.

Beef

Pot Roast*

6-8

Stew

6-8

Chili

11-13

*For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

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Automatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6 for the

food you are defrosting, then enter the fd weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

When the oven reaches approximately half of the total defrosting time, the display flashes

“TURN;’

telling you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting until door is opened and START is touched again.

After defrosting time is complete,

the oven automatically goes into a holding period as shown on the Automatic Defrosting Guide on this page. This holding period is necessary to finish the defrosting of the interior

of the food.

How to Set Auto Defrost

N~E:

Before you begin, check

the Auto Defrost

code guide located at the bottom of the oven when you open the door. This guide shows minimum and maximum food weights for each code number. You will need to know your food weight and corresponding code

before beginning.

N~E:

If “ERROR” appears after entering food weight, check the Auto Defrost code guide to make

sure that weight corresponds to the code number entered.

Step 1:

Remove frozen meat from

package and place in

microwave-

safe dish. Place in oven and close door.

Step

2: Touch Auto Defrost pad.

“ENTER CODE” flashes on display.

Step 3: Touch number

pad4.

“CODE

4“

~nd “LBS.”

shows-on display.

“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

Step 4: Touch number pad 3 and

O for weight of 3

lbs.

Display shows “3.01’ “CODE 4“ and “START” flashes.

Step

5: Touch START pad. Defrost time begins counting down on display.

Automatic

Defrosti~

Guide

MIN.-MAX. HOLD

CODE WEIGHT

TIME*

.5–4.9 Ibs.

none

.5–3,9 Ibs.

none

.5–5.9 Ibs.

none

3.0–5.9

Ibs.

min.

3.0—5.9

Ibs.

min.

.5—3.9

Ibs.

none

Step

6: When 1/2 the defrosting time is completed, the oven signals and “TURN” flashes on display instead of time counting down. Open door and turn package over.

Step 7: Close door and touch the

START pad. Display shows remaining

defrosting time counting down.

Step 8: When defrosting time is completed, oven automatically switches

to a Hold period of 20

minutes for code 4. Hold time counting down shows on display. When holding time is finished oven signals,

“End” flashes, and oven

turns off.

Conversion Guide

If the weight 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

12-13

14-15

RECOMMENDED FOOD

Chicken

pieces

* In Auto Defrost. it is

Fish “

I necessarvtoallow

the

Ground Beef

meat to stand during

Roasts, Bone in

bolding

time. You may

Roasts, Boneless

mke

the meat out of the

Steaks and Chops oven if you prefer,

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The Exhaust Feature

MEiAL

METAL

FILTER

COOnOP/NIGHT

LIGHT

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.

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.

To remove grease filter, grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and

slide

to the rear.

Then pull filter downward and to

the front. The filter will drop out.

To 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 hot detergent

solution. 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 month.

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.

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Care and Cleaning

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 after 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. The control panel can be damaged.

● Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover at the top of the oven

(microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Imide

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters can be

removed with a paper towel, others

may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with

a damp cloth. Do not

use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe

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

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO

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 removed

with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser.

After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it

on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be

@ken

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.)

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 Outiide

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 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 29

Cooktop

Li@t/Ni@t Li@t

Oven Li@t

REMOVE SCREW

To replace combination

cooktop

light/night light,

first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse

or circuit breaker or

pull

plug.

Remove screw on right side of light

Remove the top grill by

taking

out

compartment cover and lower cover

3 screws that hold it in place.

until it stops.

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

the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs

(WB2X4253)

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.

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

(WB2X4235)

available from your GE supplier.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

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)

wARNING-Improper

use of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock.

INSURE PROPER GROUND 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

detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this. Ammonia will tend to darken metal.

Clean

off the grease and dust on

your’ personal responsibility and

hood surfaces often. Use a warm

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.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf

●

Do not store or cook with metal

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

●

Use pot holders when handling

metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

●

Do not store or use microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

●

Use of shelf with Automatic

Cooking is not recommended.

The two position wire shelf is

specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your

Spacem&er@

microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques 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 31A inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf, following cookbook directions.

(

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food in 8-inch square or other 2-quart size

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will

fit

together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave safe.

;ookware

for heating or reheating

include 1 cup measu~ng cup,

8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5

x3-

inch

Ioafdishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

casseroles. Extra

s~eam

generated

Use wax paper or plastic wrap

from multiple food cooking may

instead of

lids

on casseroles. Lids

make cookware hotter than with

may add too much height to dish.

regular microwaving.

Positioning the Shelf

To insert shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides

onto

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

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.

Shelf has two positions. Use in low position when heating two casseroles or reheating frozen TV dinners or entrees.

The high shelf position more evenly spaces the area above and below the shelf. Use this position for heating

plates of leftovers. When properly positioned, the

shelf

should fit snugly in place,

be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.

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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 ‘h 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 suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top

to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together,

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

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

underheated

food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See heating guide in cookbook. ) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (top shelf especially) after 3/4 of

total

time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Two frozen individual entrees

(5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners

(10 to U oz. each) are both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are any foil covers, remove them and return the trays

of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally. ) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High (10) for 7 minutes. Reverse positions (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 shelf 1 to 2 more minutes.

Place on shelf large or dense

foods

which need the most heating,

such as

lefiover

fried chicken,

casseroles of canned or leftover

vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on

oven floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Page 32

Questiom?

-~’

Use This Roblem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN

WILL

●

fuse in your

home

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

COME ON

reset circuit breaker.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on

oven

is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL

●

Door not securely closed,

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

●

START must be touched

after

entering cooking selection.

WILL

N~ STA~

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF

not

touched to cancel it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time

afier

touching

TIME

COOK I or

11.

●

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

●

Temperature probe not inserted properly or

not

being used during Auto Roast or

Temp Cook.

●

Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP

COOK/HOLD. Make sure you entered a code number after touching

AU~

functions.

FOODS

ARE EITHER

●

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

OVERCOOKED OR

or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I or II and additional cooking

UNDERCOOKED

time for completion.

●

Incorrect power

level

entered. Check cookbook for recommended power

level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish was

not

rotated, turned or stirred. 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 for recommendation on increased time.

Dish

not

completely covered as directed during Auto

Cook.

Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening

the

cooking

time in Auto Cook function.

Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp

stite

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.

. Oven door was opened during

“AU~”

cycle of Auto Cook function.

●

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book for specific instructions.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

“ERROR” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

*When

using

Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than

W°F.

or more than

199”F. has

been

entered.

Door is opened during “AUTO”

cycle

of Auto

Cook

function. Close door and touch

START.

* Weight

is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on guide, It is necessary to reset

oven.

●

When using

Clock,

you

have

not entered a valid clock time.

“PROBE” APPEARS

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

ON DISPLAY

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions.

these things are

normal

with

your

microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

●

Dull, thumping sound while

●

Some

TV-fidio

in~rference

around

the

door.

oven is operating,

might be noticed

while

using your

●

Light reflection around door or

* Dimming

oven

fight

and

chaage

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case. in blower sound may occur while

interference caused by other

small

operating at power levels

other

appliances

and

does not indicate a

than

high.

problem with your oven.

you need more help.. call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page 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

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC 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

ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ 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

● 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.

WARRAN~R

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● 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

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