GE Spacemaker JVM152J Use And Care Manual

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Spacemaker”Micmwe

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 Simmer

Recipes, Cooking Tips

21-;:

Auto Start

Safety Instructions

2-5

Care and Cleaning

2429

Temperature Cook

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

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Light Bulb Replacement

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Help us help you...

Before

usi~

your oven,

read this book carefully.

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

Keep

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

~istered.

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

appfiance

must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a

dam~ed

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.

these

thiqs

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

(a) W Not

Atkmpt

to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in

harmti

exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

@) W

Not Place any

object between the oven front face and the door

allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on

serding

surfaces. (c)

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

@ent)

(2) hinges and latches @roken 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

suitible

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.

●

Rper

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.

~O~~T

SNETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read all

instrudions

before

usiq tMs

appliance.

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

fo~owing:

WAMING–TO

reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Use

this

appliance

o~y for ib

intended use

as described in this

manual. .

R-d

and fo~ow

the

specific

“PRECAUTIONS ~

AVO~

POSS~LE

EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be

grounded.

Connect

ordy

properly grounded outlet, See

“GROUND~GWSTRU~ONS”

on page 29.

. This microwave oven is

s~ificdly

designed

heat

cook food, and is not intended

for

laboratory or industrial use.

●

For

best

o~ration,

plug tw

appMance

into its own

elwtricd

outlet, to prevent flickering of

hghts,

blowing of fuse or

tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance

otiy in accordance with the

provided

=ation _ctions.

o Do

not cover or block

any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use

outdoo~.

●

DO not

immerse power

coti

or plug in water.

●

power cord

away

from

h~ted

surfaces.

●

DO not

let

power

cord

hang

over edge of table or counter.

* Do

not operate this

apptiance

if it has a damaged power cord or plug,

ifit

is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 28. . ws appliance should be

serviced

o~y by

qua~led

service

personnel.

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

. & with

any

appliance,

supervision is necessary when used by children.

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: –Donot overcook food.

CmWy

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

fictiitate

cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties

from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not use

reqcled

paper

produc~.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper 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 microwave oven

mess in a specti

microwave popcorn accessory or

udess

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens. –Do

not operate the oven while

empty to avoid damage

the

oven and the danger of

fm.

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

–Do not overcook potatoes. They

could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage to your oven.

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~ORT~T

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

If~~~erials

i~ide

oven

sho~d

~te,

keep oven door closed, turn

oven

off, and disconnect power

cord, or shutoff

power

the

fuse

circuit breaker panel.

Q ~me

products such as

whole

eggs and

sealed containem-for

example,

closed jars-w~

explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could resdt in injury.

c Avoid heating

baby food in

glass jars, even without their lids;

especidy meat and

egg

mixtures.

~n>t defrost fr~n

beverages in narrow

necked

botdes

(especidy carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can buildup, This can cause the container to burst, possibly

restiting

in injury.

●

Use

metal ody

as directed in this book and the cookbook provided.

TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover

and

return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,

keep

meti

(other than

meti shel~

at least 1

inch

away

from

sidti

oven.

Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated

fd.

Potholders

may

be needed to han~e the cookware.

Sometimes, the

oven

floor can

bwome too

hot to

touch.

care~

touching

the

floor during

and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more

mpi~y

than W containing

less moisture.

Should

this

occur,

refer to page

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~m

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

tils.

●

Plastic

cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very

usefil,

but should

be used

carefu~y.

Even

microwave-

safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as

are

glass or ceramic materials and may

sotin

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

ody 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,

the

directions

exactiy

and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

1~~.

~is

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

tiled

and meat

be safe to eat,

●

not bofl eggs in

a microwave

oven.

Pressure

WM budd

up inside

egg yok

and will

cause

it to burst,

possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and

egg

yolks

(see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Q Not ~

plastic

wrap is suitable

for use in

microwave ovens.

Check the package for proper use. .

$~Boilable”

cooking pouches

and

tightly

closed

plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also,

phtic

storage containers

shodd

at least

parti~y

uncoved

buse

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

camtiy

and direct steam

away from hands and face.

Spontaneous

boiIing—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly

afier

remoti from the

microwave oven.

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

ins~ed

and properly

grounded

qtified Mer.

See the

special initiation

boouet

packed with the microwave oven.

●

The

daust

fan in the oven

operate

automaticdy

under

ce- conditiom

(see

htomatic

Fan Feature, page @.

WMe

the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental

‘

cooting

fires while the

mhaust

fan is in use. For this reason: –Never

leave

surface units

unattended at high

hat

settings.

Wfiovercauses

smoking and greasy

sptiovem

that

may

ignite and

sp~d

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

ofiy

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

&haust

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

ACCMSORY

●

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 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.

UL listed for

ins~llation

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. 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 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. )

8. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, Code 1 or 2 and

START for quick reheating of prepared foods. (See pages

14 and 15.)

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.)

U. 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. 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.

15. 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.

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

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

18. 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.)

N. 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 on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range

and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

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)

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AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS

Page 8

Features of Your Microwave Oven

CooKng Complek Reminder

(For all

cooting

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.

~“”—–”–—fig

1’

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.

7. Receptacle for Temperature

Probe. Probe must be securely

inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

8. MicroThermometer~ Temperature Probe.

Use with

Temp

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions only.

9. ~o

~sition

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.

U. Cooktop

Light.

14. Oven Floor.

15. Automatic Cooking Guide.

This is to certi~ that

C.F.M. SONES

this unit has been tested

at 0.10

5.5

Vert.

in conformance with AMCA

230

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Bulletin No. 210

237 Her.

Page 9

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The Minute/Second 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 Minute/Second 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 and MIN (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

“3:00”

and “TIME:’

3. Touch START pad. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes

“Endl’ and display shows

time of day.

Using a Holding

~me

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave 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 the TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST pad and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER pad 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 pad. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and

~me

Cook

ht’s

say you want to defrost a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

LJ:UU

aIIU r~w

GA—IU appG~I

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

3~’

“ENTER DEF

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

for a defrosting time of 15 minutes.

“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.)

SteD

Set

standing

or hold

time

{ouching MIN/S%C

TIMER pad. The display shows “: O“ 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

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

“COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear

on display.

Step 8:

Touch START pad.

“DEF

TIME” and

“15:00”,

counting down, show on display. As each

finction is automatically performed,

oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

signals and display flashes

“End~’

Questions and Answers

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

A. The oven will automatically

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

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

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

NOTE: 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 hold for 2 minutes.

● lt can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

Page 10

Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power levels 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“ flashes.

Step 3: Select your cooking time. Touch 1 and

MIN pad for a cooking

time of 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 pad.

“COOK TIME

1;’

“POWER 10” and time, counting down, show on the display.

Step

5: When time is up, the oven

signals and display flashes

“End~’

Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

UsiW

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.

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Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

10?’

“ENTER COOK

T~E

I“ flashes.

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

“2:15”

and

“POWER

10?’

“COOK TIME I“

flashes.

Step 4:

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

How to

Chmge

Power

hvel

After setting cooking time, touch the POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired

number for new power level.

Step 7: “COOK TIME

11’

“POWER 10” and time, counting

down, show on display.

Step 8:

At the end of the

first

programmed cook time, the second power level,

“COOK TIME II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

signals and display flashes

“End?’

The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 10: Open the door.

Cook ‘N

Wakh

The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a short-term cooking program 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

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COOK’

..:.,,.-=,:

WATCH

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Step 1:

Touch COOK ‘N

WA~H

pad. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display.

Step 2:

Touch START pad. “COOK

‘N

WA~H”

and time, counting up to 3 minutes, show on display. Power level 10 is automatically set

in oven but another

power

level can

be selected, either during

programming or during cooking.

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

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~~~A~ .

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‘~=.

‘~,.

Step

6: Touch START pad.

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

Cooking by Temperature

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

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

Handle

Cable End

Clip

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food. The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions. 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 into roast and seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD pad. The display panel shows “F” and “POWER 10.” “ENTER FOOD TEMP” flashes on the display.

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

TEMP~’ “160F”

and

“POWER 5“ show on the display.

Step 5: Touch START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than

90°F.,

display will show

“COOL”; if temperature is

90°F.

or above, display will show temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

160°F.

is reached, the oven will sound and display will show “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

U-hour

delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Touch AUTO 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.

Cooking Tips

●

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

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted 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.

Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No,

if it touches the oven wall,

it may damage the oven. Q.

Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at different temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe

gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.

Step

3: Touch 1,6 and O for

160°F.

“FOOD TEMP” flashes and

“160F”

and “POWER 10” show

on the display.

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 uses 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.

~pari~

Roask

for

Auto

Roasti~

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 Medium

●

AUTO

ROAST

fi-ii,,:

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[

+..

;

BEHIND DOOR

:;’:;:=;; “:’?.

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,

“M~’~

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

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

4 times and “HOLd” appears on

the display.

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

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.

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

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 restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

●

Insert probe as described on page 12.

Code

Final

Approx.

Time

Temp.

(minutes per pound)

160°F.

13-15

170°F. 15-17

170°F.

15-19

185°F. 17-20

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

Doneness

Display

MEd

WELL

Food Beef (5 pound max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

Well

Pork (5 pound max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 pound max.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area. )

10-15

WELL

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Temp.

Approx.

rime/Hours

>oneness

Display

Food

Comments

Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

180°F.

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

SIM

Add enough liquid to just cover

meat.

If adding vegetables

make

sure they are completely covered by liquid.

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

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel

leg. Turn over after l/2 of time. Same procedure as above.

Ham or Pork

Roast

180”F.

4-6

Add 4 cups liquid.

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

180°F.

7-1o

5-7

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.

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

Iook

up reheating times in the

cookbook or rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically

adjusk

the oven’s heating time to various types and

amounk 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.

Note: Use of the

metil

shelf with

Auto Reheat is

recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously cooked foods,

including

lefiovers.

foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not

be Auto Reheated. It is best to Time

Cook these foods.

Easy to Use

Simply touch three control

pads—

REHEAT, desired CODE and START.

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

c~illed

in the refrigerator or

are at room temperature.

CODE

Foods at room

temperature

CODE

Foods at refrigerator

temperature

Example:

AUTOMATIC COO KINGI

can be Auto Reheated.

~uto

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

Q.....E

AUTO

*;;;*,,..

REHEAT :~~;,~-..

,“ ‘“

Foods Not Recommended

Place covered food in oven. Touch the REHEAT

Dad.

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

constint

attention and

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

❑

::G

Touch number pad 1 or 2 for

desired code. For example, touch number pad 2 to reheat food that is at refrigerator temperature.

Display shows “CHILL 2“ and

“CODE” flashes.

START

,~:::,=,

“,,=):

After4

seconds, “START” flashes on

the display. Touch the START pad.

“RHEAT” and “CODE 2“ are displayed.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and “RHEAT” is replaced by cooking time counting down. Rotate or stir food, if necessary, Close the door and touch the START pad to finish heating. When done, display shows “End” and oven beeps every minute until the door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Page 15

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results.

●

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

Wonder if the container is

microwave-

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 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

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° to

165°F.

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

A. Oven senses steam too

quictiy,

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

se~

the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on page 17. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then

touch 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

thefront

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 the food

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Remove food from package,

place in oven in microwave-safe

dish and close door.

OLS

2. Touch

AU~ DEF

pad.

“LBS” and “DEF” are displayed and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See

Conversion Guide at right.)

Display shows

“1.2;’

“WEIGHTJ’

“LBS” and

“DEF~’ A&r

4 seconds, “DEF” is displayed and “1.2” is replaced by

“START;’

flashing.

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

Nice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and “TURn” flashes. “TURn” flashes until you

open the door, attend the food (see guide on next page), close the door and touch 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.

Stind ~me

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

the food out of the oven if you wish.

Stand time recommendations are

given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

12-13

14-15

Page 17

Auto Defrost Guide

MCOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT

FI~T

SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

II I

Chops

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and shield where

necessarv.

5 minutes

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Separate.

Remove defrosted pieces.

Ground Meat

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

firn

over. Remove defrosted

areas and break apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate patties.

2 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes 90 minutes

I I

Roast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

~rn

over and

Shield if necessary.

shield.

Ribs

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

~rn

over. Remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary.

10 minutes

Steak

I 0.1 -5.Olbs. I Turnover.

5 minutes

Stew

0.1 -5.0

lbs.

Turn over and

Separate and remove

separate.

defrosted

pieces.

5 minutes

Whole Chicken

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

~rkey

Breast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Shield where

@reast

side up)

necessary.

20 minutes in refrigerator

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

~rn

over. Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Cornish hens (whole)

0.1 -5.0

Ibs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Cornish hens (split)

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

~rn

over.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

0.1 -3.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

II I

Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Whole fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs.

~rn

over and shield tail 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

. .

wi~h

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 quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables,

fruifi 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 the 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 the door. Be sure package contains no metal.

pll~i:~

TIME

~EFRo .,::,:.:.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

3:’

“ENTER

DEF

TIME” flashes.

?~}p

Step 3: Select one-half of the total defrosting time recommended in the cookbook.

For example, touch

4 and

MIN pad for a defrosting

time of 4 minutes. Display shows

“4:00”

and “POWER

3:’

“DEF

TIME” flashes.

How to Change

%wer

Uvel

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

Step 4: Touch START.

“DEF T~E”

and time, counting down, show on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and display flashes

“End~’

The oven then automatically

shuts

off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time. Touch START pad.

Step

6: When oven signals and

display flashes

“Endl’ 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 the cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, 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

one-

half; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately one-third. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Why don’t the defrosting times shown in the cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Defrosting

times shown in cookbook are averages and can vary according to the temperature

in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the 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

quic~y

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 pad. 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

adjusk

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 you want to steam or retain moisture.

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 these foods.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Simply touch three control

pads—

AU~

COOK, desired CODE and

START. The word

“AU~”

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 the START pad 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 quickly, 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

“AUTO” 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

frequendy

prepared

fresh or uncooked foods and

appropriate codes are recommended

in the recipes and Automatic Cooking Control Guide on pages 22 and 23.

Example:

AUT

AUTO ‘::

COOK

‘:’’:’’

-----

~,:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

the AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER

COOK CODE” flashes on the

display.

...E

Touch number pad for desired code.

“CODE 2“ appears on the display. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch the START pad.

The word “AUTO” appears on the display, indicating steam sensor is

activated. DO

OPEN DOOR.

OPENING DOOR MAY

AFFE~

COOKING PERFORMANCE.

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

Page 20

How to Adjust

Auto Cook Codes to

Suit Your Taste

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.

Emmple:

AUTOr

Touch

AU~

COOK pad. “ENTER

CODE” flashes on display.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order. “CODE 4“ shows and

“START” flashes on display.

Touch START.

“AU~”

shows 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.

Questiom

Amwers

Why

does

myovenautomati~y

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

f-n

vegetables 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.

Q. 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.

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

potitoes 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.

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 Cooting

~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

conhiner.

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 recipes on the following 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.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.

For meat and fish loaves. use

either the round or loaf

microwave-

safe containers. Cover with plastic

wrap.

Use

oblong

or sauare containers for

foods,

suc~

c~icken,

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.

%per plates

should not be used for automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe

plates

bowls

for

reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.

Fish fillets

or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap.

Whole or large halves of vegetables,

such as cauliflower or squash, should be placed in round or square container close to size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

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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 vented plastic wrap to

individual tastes, add a “l” or “9”

prevent spattering and keep oven

to code number when entering

clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and

Auto Cook code. See page 20 for

meat loaf should be covered tightly

instructions.

to ensure 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-

2 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 entree (individual) Pouch

Pouch

3 to 6 min.

Tray

Tray 8 to 11 min.

If tray has foil cover, replace with

plastic wrap.

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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Auto

Cook

Food

Code

Container

Approx. ~me

Comments

Casseroles

Pre-cooked

1%- to

3-qt.

casserole 20 to 30 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

ingredients in

with

lid

sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans Uncooked

1 M- to

3-qt.

casserole

40 to 55 min.

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

ingredients, such as

with lid scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew

Meats, Poultry, Seafood

Chicken pieces

2-qt. oblong glass

(Up tO

2 % lbs.)

8 to 24 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

Whole chicken

2-qt. oblong glass

30 to 40 min. Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as

(Up to

3 lbs.) baking dish directed on package.

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

2-qt. oblong glass

7 to 10 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

Meat loaf (1% lbs.)

9x5x3-in. loaf dish

24 to 28 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

Hamburger patties

8-in. square dish

7 to 9 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

(4) Sausage patties

2-qt. oblong glass

7 to 9 min. When oven signals, turn patties over.

(12

oz.)

baking dish

Pork chops

2-qt. oblong glass

30 to 35 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

(4, M to %-in. thick)

baking dish

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

2-qt. oblong glass

4 to 7 min. Cover with plastic wrap.

baking dish

Vegetables

Frozen,

l-qt.

casserole

7 to 10 min. Add amount of water recommended on

1O-OZ.

block with

lid

package.

Frozen,

Pouch on microwave-

8 to 10 min.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on

1O-OZ.

pouch

safe plate

package.

Baking potatoes 4

8-in. square dish

12 to 16 min.

Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around

(4, 6 to 8 oz. each) sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap. Cubed potatoes

2-qt. casserole

20 to 30 min. Add 1 to

1V2

cup water.

(Up to

2 lbs.)

with lid

Fresh vegetables,

1%- to 2-qt. casserole

13 to 15 min.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven

such as carrots, with lid

signals, stir if necessary.

brussels sprouts,

broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples,

2-qt. casserole

12 to 14 min.

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of

pears (4)

with lid

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

(BY2

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,

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

Mnks

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 2

lbs.

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

haf

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. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/4 turn.

SamWe-Wild Rice 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

llh

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

1% lbs.

round steak, l/2-in.

thick, tenderized 1/4 cup flour

llA teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 thinly sliced medium onion

1 (14VZ

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 7.

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Automatic Cooting

Vegetible

and

Wuit

Recipes

%sty Squash and

Tomatoes

Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—K 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-Style

YeUowSquash

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.

Sprirdde

top with remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.

Corn

Wddiw

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

Wprika

Place egg in

1%-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. Let stand 5 minutes.

SprinMe

with paprika before

serving.

-plant Italiano

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. mozmrella 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

peanub,

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.

Sprintie

evenly over apples. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

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How to Use the Oven Shelf

Coohare

for Shelf

Wsitioning the Shelf

●

not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven.

Roduct

damage may result.

● Use potholders when handing

metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

●

not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

●

Use of shelf with Auto Cook

or Auto Reheat is not recommended.

The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your

Spacemak;r” microwav~

oven.

Heating and Reheating

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

wfll fit

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

‘More &an 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 techniques will differ

‘romthecookbookwhichcarne-

with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, and this

shown on the next page. Cookware size is important; select from

among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 3

inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

To position the shelf, tip the back

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

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 cooked without the oven shelf.

or divided plates.

following cookbook directions,

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your 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.

shelf to

;ook

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

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How to Heat or Reheat Similar

~pes

of Food

Using Time Cook Note:

Use of metal shelf with Auto Reheat is

recommended.

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.

-1

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

olftime, then add other

smaller or less dense foods. Alternately,

one of the foods you are heating seem undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated foods 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

in cookbook. ) After half of time, 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

whi{ch

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.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Food

Together

Place on floor larger or more dense foods

which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta.

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

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

When heating several different

Place

onl

oven shelf those foods

types of food together, foods which

which

nl~ed

only be warmed, such

should be served hot must be placed

as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or

on the oven floor, while foods which

breads.

are only warmed should be placed on

Pop

po~~corn

on the microwave

the shelf. This is because microwave

oven floor only. Popcorn placed on

energy enters the oven from the

time per casserole and add the times

bottom only. Also, it is important

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

together. Microwave at High (10)

to remember that foods absorb

reversing position of foods (top to

microwave energy at different rates.

accessory or popcorn labeled for

bottom) after half of time. Several

Rates can be affected by the size of

use in microwave ovens.

small bowls of leftovers

may

the food

and

its starting temperature.

heated in the same way,

stir~ing

and

reversing positions after half of time.

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Care and

C1eati~

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 a

sudsy

cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe

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

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto

the

oven floor. This may be removed

with a cleanser

such as Bon Ami”

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami@

brand

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

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

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

sudsy

cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

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

Ou@ide

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 gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 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.

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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

Efiawt

Feature

METAL

FILTER

COO~P/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.

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

tie

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 month.

WARNING–Improper use of the grounding plug can result 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.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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Questiom?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

“Error” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

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

●

Door not securely closed.

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered

rdready

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 touched

accidentily.

Reset cooking program and touch START.

●

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

Make sure

you

entered a code

num~r

a&r

touching Aum COOK,

AU~

ROAST,

AUTO DEFROST or

AU~

REHEAT.

. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II and additional cooking time for completion,

●

Incorrect

power level entered. ch~kcookbook for recommended

power

level.

●

Dish was not romted, 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 time recommendations.

●

Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.

●

Previous microwaving

lefi

humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking

time in Auto Cook function.

●

Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook, Check Automatic

Cooking Control Guide.

●

probe

not

insefied

properly into meat or dish when

using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto

Roast functions. Check cookbook for specific instructions.

●

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

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast.

During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program, the door was opened before steam could

be detected.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

●

Dimming oven light and change

●

Some TV-Radio interference

around the do-or.

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:

Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

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

assismnce

from

GE, we’ll be there.

you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

In-Home

Repak

Service

888-GE-CARES

AGE Consumer Service professional

wtil

provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m.

weekda~ 9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and

out—

so most repairs can be

handed

in just

one visit.

Service Contracts

808-626-~4

You can have the secure feeling that

GE Consumer Service will

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be 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

multiple-

year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Patis andAccessories

800-626-2082

hdividuh qutiled

to service their

own appliances can

have needed

parti

or accessories sent direcdy to

their home, free of shipping charge!

The GE

par~

system provides access

to over 47,000 parts.. and

GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted.

WSA, MasteKard

and

Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this

boo~et cover proce

dures

intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing

genedy

shodd be referred to

qutiled

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

muse

unsafe operation.

GEAnswer Centerm

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE

major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to

help. Your

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items

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800.626.2000.

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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

pafl

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. G ENERAL

ELEaRlc

FACTO RY

SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRICHOTPOINT 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.

WARRAN~R

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

s!ate

to state.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 164 D2092P132

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