GE Spacemaker JVM150K, Spacemaker JVM152K, Spacemaker JVM153K, Spacemaker JVM172K Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Microwave Oven

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instructions ....................3-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .,..........2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add

30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil ............................4, 17, 26,28

Auto Cook ..............................................2 1-25

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

16, 17

Automatic Fan Feature .............................5, 9

Auto Reheat

....,......................................20,

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18, 19

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock

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

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

Cook;ng

Complete

Rem;nder......................7

Cooking Guide ..............................................29

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Defrosting Guide ..........................................28

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

Exhaust Fan

.................................................5,

Express Cook Feature .................................1 2

Features

........................................................6,

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................26

Heating or Reheating

Guide......................27

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

Microwaving Tips

..,........................................6

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oven Shelf ...4,5, 7,20,21,24,26,30-32 Popcorn

..........................................................32

Power Levels ...8, 10, 11, 13-16, 18,27-29

Temperature Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Temperature Probe

,..........,..,..............4,

7,8, 10, 14, 15, 18, 19

Time Cook

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

11, 12

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Problem

So!ver...............................36

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ...................33-35

Exhaust

Fan............................................34,

Grease Filter

..................................................35

Light Bulb Replacement.............................34

Oven Shelf

.....................................................33

Temperature Probe .....................................33

lnstallation..........................................35

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Extension Cords ...........................................35

Grounding Instructions ..............................35

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

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................39

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

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

JVM153K JVM172K

(IEC-705

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Procedure)

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside

the oven. These numbers are also on the

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier

to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

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

your oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)

Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with

(c) 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

Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important

Mat

the oven door close

properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals

and

sealing surfaces.

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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

WARNING-To reduce thetiskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on the previous

page,

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book.

●

Use this appliance only for i@ intended

use as

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

●

This over-the-range oven was designed

for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches, It maybe installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment,

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its

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

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install

or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance

outdoom.

Do not

use this product near water—for example, in a wet

basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power

cord

away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of

table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this

apptiance

if it

has

a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or

it has been damaged

or dropped.

●

See door surface cleaning instructions in the

Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

This

apphance

should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance,

supervision is

necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire

in the

oven

cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

producti.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon

filamenk

shodd

be avoided, as they

may also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or 2, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at

alI

times—it saves

energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

(continued eexrpage)

~PORTANT SAFEm

~STRUCTIONS

(continual)

—Do not

use the oven

for

storage purposes.

Do not

Ieave paper

products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

—Ematerials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker

panel.

●

Some

products such as whole eggs and sealed

containe%for

example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t

defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use metal

only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box, When using metal in the microwave oven,

keep

mehl

(other than metal

shel~

at least

1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot because

of heat transferred from the heated

food.

Pot holders may be needed to

handle the cookware.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the

Care

and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer

is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the oven

when not using it to cook with. If you leave the

probe inside the oven without inserting it in food

or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can

create

electrica~

arcing in the oven and damage

oven walls.

●

Plastic

cookwar+Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully, Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite, For these

reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving.

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

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions

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

170°F.

This assures that, in

the remote possibility that trichina may be present

in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe

to eat.

●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer “skin”

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

●

Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir

the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

~~Boi]able”

cooking pouches and tightly

closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented

as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

●

Hot foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches

and-

boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

●

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 when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat. —Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels. —Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

Use of shelf

witi

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).

The Exhaust

Hood

●

Have it installed and properly grounded by a

qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in the oven will operate

automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan

operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

Boilover

causes smoking and

greasy

spillovers

that may ignite

and

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

d’,

—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.

—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease

to buildup on the hood or the filter.

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

—When flaming foods under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread

the

flame.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX-40WH

Filler Panel Kit (for model

JVM152K).

JX-41

Filler Panel Kit (for models

JVM150K

and

JVM172K). JX-81A

Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented

installation,

This microwave oven is UL listed

for

installation over electric and gas ranges.

MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring

cups, custard

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape. have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

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

water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the

dish. Microwave

minute at high. If the dish heats,

it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

remains

cool

and only the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

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 3 steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem is still

serviced your appliance. Explain

not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

JVM150WJVM152WJVM153K

JVM172K

~is

is to certify that this unit has been

tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3 Vert.

5.9

Her.

~is

is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

284 Vert.

SONES

7.2 Vert.

—

Door Handle. Pull to open

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

Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield.

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

Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely

inserted into receptacle before

oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

Temperature Probe. Use with

Temp CooMHold

and Auto

Roast functions only.

Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. NOTE:

Your oven is equipped with

1 of 2 types of oven shelves.

Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. (See

Safety Instructions and Oven Shelf section for special instructions.)

Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed

information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

Hood Controls. Vent Fan.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

9. Grease Filters.

10. Smoke and Spatter Shield (on model so equipped). This

convenient shield is hinged. When using the range top, flip the shield down into the OUT position where it will direct surface smoke to the exhaust system. When the vent fan is not in use, flip the shield up under the oven.

11.

Cooktop

Light.

12. Automatic Cooking Guide.

13. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s)

and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except

Temp Coo~old

and Auto Roast code 4)

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

CLEAWOFF

pad.

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control

Panel

allows you to set the oven controls with

the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays “88888,” “18 POWER”

and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the

CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock

and oven is ready for use. If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence

recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the

CLEAWOFF

pad.

“PRObE”

Appears on the Display

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

CooMHold

function is being used.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

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

TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).

TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level

10 (High).

EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through

5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1

:30,

touch number

pads 1, 3 and O and “1

:30”

will appear in display.

Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or

change time, simply repeat above process.

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.

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

AUTO

START~EMINDER.

Allows YOU

to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

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

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

11. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START for quick reheating of prepared foods.

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

13.

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.

14.

TEMP COO~OLD.

Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to

HOLD setting and maintains that temperature

until you touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

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

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

17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power

level,

or food weights for

Auto Defrost.

18. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases

all

settings (except time of day).

19. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad, the desired number pad for the code, then START.

The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program.

20. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad, the number pad for the desired code number, then START. The oven automatically microwaves at preprogrammed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off.

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

Automatic Fan Feature

This microwave oven has an

automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from

the

cooktop

or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you

The fan will automatically turn

may find that you cannot turn it

off when the internal parts are

off. This is because the automatic cool. It may stay on for 30

fan has come onto protect the

minutes or more after the range

internal parts of the microwave.

and microwave controls have been turned off.

HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~ TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions:

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

time may be found in some of your own-recipes or

The Minute/Second Timer operates without

a cookbook.

microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad

touch

e[ther

TIM-E COOK I & II, TEMP

COO~OLD

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number

down. The timer signals when time is up.

of minutes to delay cooking.

When delaying

Temp

Coo~old

or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe

is in food.

Touch START. Timer w~l count

do-wn

O and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

f—>

Step 4: Set standing or hold

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.

mTrMERpad

time by touching

Td-IN/SEC

TIME

DEFROST

MINUTE

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes.

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

Step 6: Touch TIME

TIME COOK

COOK I &II pad.

I &II

is automatically set on

Power

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

level 3 but can-be

chanied

cooking

time.

touching the POWER

~EVE-L

pad and the desired power level.)

START

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically

performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time.

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

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

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 section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME

mcooK’’’’pad

Step 3: Select your time.

‘orlminute

Touch pad 1 and MINUTE pad

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” below.)

(

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

START

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

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

Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

the

door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME COOK I & II.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking

operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

*’”1

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2,

and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK

& II.

Step 5: Set your second cook time. Step 6: Change the power level.

How to Change Power Level

Press TIME COOK I & 11.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 9: Open the

door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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(continued)

The Express Cook Feature

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

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

mmmm~

Step 1: Touch a number

pad

(from 1 to 5) that corresponds

❑ mmmm

with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For

e-xample,

touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step 2:

Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal,

flash

“End” and

shut off at the end of the programmed time.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the day—up to a 12-hour

delay.

correct time of day.)

Step 1: Touch AUTO

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

AUTO START

START/REMINDER pad.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

REMINDER

automatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1: Touch AUTO

AUTO START

START/REMINDER pad.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later).

Step 3: Touch START

pad. The reminder is

now set at the time you

programmed, and

will

signal you at that time

with

beeping sound

until you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. The display

will

show “REM” until the oven

door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the

AUTO START/REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Add 30 Seconds

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by

seconds while the

oven timer is counting down.

will add 30 seconds

to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

To become better acquainted with the defrost function,

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of

defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by

a microwave oven.

following the steps below.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven as bread, rolls, vegetables,

fmits

and frozen dinners.

and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

● Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented,

A~ER

food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

● 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.

Step 2:

Touch TIME

mDEFRosT

Step 3:

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

f—~

Step 4: Touch START. When

START

the cycle is completed, the oven

signals and flashes “End,” then

automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn the package over, close the door

and

repeat

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

hdf

of defrosting time

and touch START.

Step

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

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

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DEFROSTmG BY

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(continued)

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping

Q. Can

defrost small items in a hurry?

noise. What is it?

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

usual. Raise the power level after entering the time

oven is using a power

level

lower than 10 (High).

by touching the desired power level pad. Power

level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the

total

defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

COOmG

TEMPEWTURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

Temp

CooUHold takes the guesswork out of cooking,

for many foods.

because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”

Use Temp

Coo~old

to cook a variety of foods to

setting after reaching the preset food temperature

the desired finished food temperature. The Time

and maintains that temperature until you touch the

Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters,

CLEAWOFF

pad.

doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”

to cook precisely with the probe.

when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe must be used when using Temp

CooUHold or Auto

Roast. To use the probe properly,

directions in

the Automatic Roasting section.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP

TEMP COOK COOWHOLD pad.

START

HOLD

(USE PROBE)

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for

160°F.

Step 4: Touch POWER

mmediumpower

LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

Step 5: Touch the 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 shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

160°F.

is reached, the oven will sound and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step 7: Touch the

CLEAR

CLEAWOFF pad to stop

OFF

the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods will heat more

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

evenly though requiring more time. even heating.

● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

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

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

touched the START pad?

inserted in food?

“PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable

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

end of the probe securely into the receptacle

the oven. in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP

COOWHOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature,

Use

the Auto Defrost guide on the

The oven calculates defrosting

the oven automatically sets the

next page. Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels

defrosting times and power

pounds and tenths of a pound (see

during defrosting to give even

levels for you.

Conversion Guide below). Then

defrosting results.

touch START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 4:

Touch START pad.

START

Display shows defrost time

counting down.

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on

[

Twice during

microwave-safe dish and close

do~r.

Step 2: Touch the AUTO

AUTO DEF.

DEF. pad.

defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

,—,

“TURn” flashes.

I ~1

I-

Follow the directions in

the

Auto Defrost Guide

for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting

Step 3: Enter weight. For

continues during

“TURn” display.)

example, touch number pads 1

When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes and

and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds oven beeps 4 times.

“End” remains on display and

pound, 3 ounces. See

oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

Conversion Guide below.)

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

Stand Time

Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

If the weight of food is stated in

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are

pounds and ounces, the ounces

given in

the

guide on the next page.

must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

Pounds

1–2

6-7

9-1o

12-13

1415

—

AUTO DEFROST

GU~E

1. Unwrap item being defrosted.

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

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT

INSTRUCTIONS

STAND TIME

Chops

I 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where

necess~. I

5 minutes

Frankfurters,

Sausage !

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

2 minutes

I I

Ground Meat

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and

5 minutes

break

apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and separate patties. Remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Roast

0.1-

6.Olbs. I

Turnover and shield.

30-90 minutes

I I I

Ribs

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

5 minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1 -6.0

Ibs. I

Turn over and shield.

5 minutes

Stew

0.1 -6.0 lbs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

Comish hens (whole)

Comish hens

(split)

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield where necessary.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

0.1 -6.0 lbs. ! Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Shrimp, scallops

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Whole fish

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

5 minutes; hold under cold running water.

Edges or thin areas of meat

will

defrost more rapidly than other areas.

After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of

foil.

AUTOmTIC

ROASTmG

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

to the desired serving temperature. Unlike

Temp

be roasted until specified internal temperatures are

Coo~old,

which uses a single power

level,

reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

by time. automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef

roast in cooking bag on trivet in

microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Place pork roast

in cooking bag

and place in

microwave-safe

dish.

Place meat in

oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST

pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch START. (See the “Auto Roast Guide” for complete list

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Step 3: After a

of recommended codes.)

NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad

during cooking, the

meat’s internal temperature will be displayed. (“COOL” will

4 times and

“HOLd’7

appears on the display.

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Step 4: Food will be

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held at this temperature

FOOD

TEMP

for 60 minutes. The

COOE

oven then beeps 4 times and “End”

appears.

be displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad is

released, doneness code reappears on the display. Step 2: When you select

‘:oRoastcodes10r2’m

“

the oven signals with 4 beeps and

“TURn’7

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.)

Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

● Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting

section.

Food

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender

Roast

Medium

Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6

lb.

max.) Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

Approx.

Time

Hold* Doneness

(minutes per pound) Minutes

Display

Minimum

End

Temp.

Code

13-15

()

MEd

15-17

5-10

WELL

I 600F. 1700F.

170°F,

15-19

WELL

185°F. 17-20

10-15

WELL

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to

180”F.,

and

hold at that temperature until done.

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holding at

180°F.

until

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast

explained in the Automatic Roasting section. Display shows “S[M” and “CODE 4.”

l;~

\$f

‘-/

COOE

you remove food

and

touch

CLEAWOFF

pad.

COOE

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

CLEAWOFF pad to turn

oven off.

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Approx.

Food

Temp.

Time~ours

Doneness

Display

SIM SIM

Comments

Beef

Pot Roast

180°F.

5-7

800F.

5-8

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat.

Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after

3 hours,

if possible.

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

180°F.

4-6

180°F.

3-4

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after l/2 of time. Same procedure as above.Broiler/Fryer

Ha~ork

Roast

soup

StocklVegetable

180°F.

4-6

SIM

SIM SIM

Add 4 CUDS

Iiauid.

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.

I 80°F.

180°F.

7-10

5-7

Split Pea

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AUTO

~HEAT

Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring

Because all cooking containers must be covered during

previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With

automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you

many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating

want to steam or retain moisture.

times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food

NOTE: Use of the

metal

shelf with Auto Reheat

heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s

is NOT recommended. heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates

of leftovers.

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Bread products,

foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or

crisu

surface

afte~

reheating should not be Auto Reheated.

It is best to use Time Cook I & 11.

Easy to Use

Simply touch AUTO

Keep Door Closed

REHEAT and START.

Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in

oven. Touch AUTO REHEAT

pad.

FOOD

START

Step 2 :

Touch START pad.

“RHEAT” and “FOOD” are displayed.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and

“RHEAT” is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish heating. When

done, oven displays

“End” and beeps every

minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF

is touched.

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

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

using Auto Reheat, what should I do?

Reheat?

A. Use Time Cook

& II to reheat for additional time

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the

until desired temperature is reached.

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

AUTO COOK

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your

Because most cooking containers must be covered

need to

look

up cooking time in a cookbook or guess

during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that

how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing

you want to steam or retain moisture.

the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this

feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking

time to various types and amounts of food.

NOTE: Use of the

metal shelf with Auto Cook

is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles,

vegetables,

leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked.

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Foods Not Recommended

Foods that

du~ing

cooking, and foods calling for a dry look or

crisp surface after

cookin~

should not be Auto Cooked.

It is-best to Time Cook

th~m.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply

touch 3 control pads—AUTO COOK, desired

Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO”

CODE, and START. The word “AUTO” appears on

is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can

the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,

from food.

close the door and touch START immediately.

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AUTO COOK

(continued)

Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8

When codes 2 through 8 are

A guide behind the oven door lists

are designed to give you easy

selected, the oven determines how

cooking codes for frequently

automatic results with a number

much additional cooking time is

prepared fresh or uncooked foods

of foods.

needed after steam has been

and appropriate codes are

Code 1, designed for reheating

sensed, automatically switches to

recommended in the cooking guide

foods quickly, turns the oven off

TIME COOK and signals. The word

in the Automatic Cooking section.

automatically as soon as the sensor

“AUTO” on the display is then

detects steam from the foods.

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.

Example:

AUTO COOK

Step 1: Place covered food in

oven. Touch AUTO COOK pad.

on display, indicating

“ENTER COOK CODE”

flashes on display.

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OPENING DOOR

MAi

Step 2: Touch number pad

for desired code. “CODE 2“

AFFECT COOKING

PERFORMANCE.

shows. After 4 seconds,

Beep sounds when

“START” flashes on

display. Touch START.

“~vi:’e;s~:f::d,y

cook

time.

Kotate

or stir

COOK

food, if necessary. When

COOE

done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF

is touched.

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code

If you want a longer cooking time than a code

number, you can set the oven to cook for

20q0

less

provides, add a 9 after the code.

time than the code would regularly provide.

For the chicken in the example at left, code 49 would For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular than you like it, set code

next time and you’ll get code 4 would provide.

20~0

shorter cooking time.

Example:

AUTO COOK

Step 1: Touch AUTO COOK

pad.

Step

3: Touch START.

“AUTO” shows on display.

START

DO NOT OPEN DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close

Step 2: Touch number pads 4

door and touch START to finish

and 1 in that order. “AUTO

cooking.

CODE 4“ shows and after 4 seconds “START” flashes on display.

AUTO~TIC COO~NG

CONTA~ERS

COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can

prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

● Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

● Be sure the outside of the cooking container and

the inside of the microwave oven are dry before

placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning

into steam can mislead the sensor.

● Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Automatic Cooking Control Guide section.

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 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. Thick entrees may take longer to cook—see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide section.

For frozen foods in metal trays, remove

foil covering and baked

goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.

Slit

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

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or 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.

Paper plates—while they

may be used for Time and Temperature Cooking and Defrosting,

do not use

them with automatic cooking.

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. If they are not cool, it is better to use Time Cook I & 11.

AUTO~TIC COO~NG

CONTROL

GU~E

● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When

oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

● Match the amount of food to the size of 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 dish 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.

. After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs

additional cooking, return food to oven and use Time Cook I & 11 to finish cooking.

To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a “1“ or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.

● Use of Auto Cook feature with metal shelf is

not recommended.

Food Canned Foods

Thin—water and

milk-based

soups

sauces, gravies

Thick—chili, beef

stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky

soups Vegetables—8 to 16

ounces

Leftovers

Convenience Foods

Frozen dinners

(with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta)

Frozen dinner entree (individual) Pouch Tray

Frozen dinner entree (2 to 3 servings)

Frozen breakfast entrees

Grocery-Shelf dinner entrees

Auto Cook

Code

3 5

Container

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.

Plate or

microwave-

safe container matched to amount of food.

Package tray or plate

Pouch

Tray Tray

Package wrap or tray

Package

Approx. Time

to 4 min. per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

4 min. per

serving

6 to 10 min.

3 to 6 min.

8 to 1 I min.

18 to 22 min.

3 to 5 min.

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or plastic

wrap,

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave plastic covering in

place on tray.

If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.

tray has foil cover, replace with

plastic wrap.

Food Casseroles

Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans Uncooked

ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes,

hamburger patty,

stew

Meats, Poultry Seafood

Chicken pieces

(Up to 2ti lbs.)

Whole chicken

(Up to 3 lbs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf (1X lbs.) Hamburger patties

(4) Sausage patties

(12 oz.) Pork chops

(4, 1/2 to 3/4-in. thick) Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

pouch

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

Cubed potatoes

(Up to 2 lbs.)

Fresh vegetables, such as carrots,

brussels

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

Fruit

Baked apples, /pears (4)

Auto Cook

Code

8 3

Container

1 k- to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

1X-

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

9x5 x3-in. loaf dish 8-in.

square dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

l-qt. casserole

with lid Pouch on microwave-

safe plate 8-in. square dish

2-qt. casserole with lid

1X- to 2-qt. casserole with lid

2-qt. casserole with lid

Approx.

Time

20 to 30 min.

40 to 55 min.

8 to 24 min.

30 to 40 min.

7 to

min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to

min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

13 to 15 min.

12 to 14

min.

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as directed on package.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

When oven signals, turn patties over.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Add amount of water recommended on package.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on package.

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

Add 1 to 1 X cups water.

Add

1/4

1/2

cup water. When oven

signals, stir if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.

GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will

help

when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

Moist foods,

such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to

1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

“

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering. In both regular baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back

1 corner so

excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular ovens, you position foods,

such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods

up from

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.

Foods that require constant stirring will need only

occasional stirring when microwaving. Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time. When you cook with

regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a

microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs

on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the

microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods,

such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps

food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,

turn the dish

until

the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both regular baking and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture,

such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture

should

be covered or allowed to stand

so it heats evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas.

This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings

in our recipes are based on the

temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than

large

amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time. Take

the shelf out when

you are not using it.

HEATING OR

REHEAT~G GU~E

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1. Directions below are

for

heating or reheating already-cooked

foods

stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

microwave-safe cookware.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. food is heated throughout.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the

last

to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe.

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

Item

Amount

Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

piece

Low (3)

l/2 to I min.

nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or

Low (3) 2 to 4 min.

12 rolls or doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

Medium (5)

1/4

to l/2 min.

6 to

Medium (5)

to 2 min.

Pie: fruit, nut or custard;

slice=

[/8 of’9

inch pie

1 slice

1/2 to 1 min.

(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa,

other milk based drinks

(6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

3 to 6 min.

Coffee, other water-based drinks

(6 oz. per cup)

1 to 2 cups

to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken

pieces

I to 2 pieces

2 to 3 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

to 2

1/2

to 1 min.

Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

to 3 min.

Saucy, main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

to 2 servings

3 to 5 min.

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

to 2 servings

2 to 4 min.

Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)

to 2 servings

to 3 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2/3-3/4

cup per serving)

to 2 servings

3 to 5 min.

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or

rebeating

3 to 4 servings

of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish

I/2 turn after balf of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 plate

3 to 4

min

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy

Joes,

barbecue, barn

salad,

I to 2 servings

Med-Higb

(7)

I to 2 min.

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Miik-based (6 oz. per serving)

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

Water-based (6

oz.

per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 X

to 3 min.

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

1 to 2 servings

I to 2 min.

Mashed (

1/2

cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (

1/2

cup per serving)

I to 2 servings

I to 2 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables

for

most even heating.

DEFROSTmG GUmE

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

unwrapping.

If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.

in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well

using

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

Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as

beef, lamb and

veal

roasts, use Warm (1).

stand a few minutes.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with

small

pieces of foil.

Food

Time

Comments

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

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

min.

Sweet rolls

4 to 6 min.

Rearrange after half of time.

(approx. 12

oz.)

Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost

(3)]

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

9 to 12 min.

Shellfish, small pieces 6 to 8 min.

Place block in casserole. Turn over

and

break up after first half

(1 lb.)

of time.

Fruit

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—l to 2

4 to 7

min

(10-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

lb.)

4 to 6 min. per lb.

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

Franks ( 1 lb.)

4 to 6 min.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary,

complete defrosting.

Ground meat (1

lb.)

6 to 8 min.

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to

min. per lb.

Use Power Level Warm (

1).

Steaks, chops and cutlets 6 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half

of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

to 22

Place

wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half

Cut Up

(2X

lbs.)

of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few

minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole

24 to 28

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

(2X

to 3

Ibs.)

turn chicken

over.

Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,

run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish

hen

to 16 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half

of time. Run cool water in cavity

until

giblets can be removed.

~rkey

breast (4 to 6

Ibs.)

6 to IO min. per lb.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and

shield

warm areas with foil.

Defrost for second

half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator

to complete defrosting.

Vegetables

Vegetible

Amount

Time

Commen@

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

In I

fi-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In I-qt. casserole.

In 1

fi-qt.

casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

In 1 -qt. casserole,

place

2 tablespoons water.

In I-qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

1 lb.

8 to 10 min., Meal-High (7)

to 8 min.

13 to

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

20 to 25 min.

to 10 min.

10 to I

min. 6 to

min.

6 to 8 min.

9 to 11 min.

8 to

min.

7 to 9 min. 6 to 8 min.

10 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to 8 min.

4 to 5 min.

per ear 6 to 7 min.

to 4 min. per ear

n m

;

■

m m m

u m

m m

■

m m

■

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

Beans

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

1 lb. cut in half

1()-oz,

package

10-oz. package

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

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

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

I bunch ( I X to 1 k Ibs.)

bunch (1 X to I k Ibs.)

In 2-qt. casserole,

place 1/2

cup water.

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In I-qt. casserole. In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

(frozen, chopped) (frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh) (wedges)

10-oz. package 1O-OZ. package

I medium head (about 2 Ibs. )

In 1

X-

or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In 2-or

3-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

Carrots (fresh, sliced)

(frozen)

I lb.

1O-OZ. package

In I

fi-qt.

casserole, place l/4 cup water.

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

Cauliflower

(tlowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

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

1/2

cup water.

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

medium head

10-oz. package

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

to 5 ears

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

com has been husked, add

l/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of

time.

Place in 2-qt, oblong glass baking dish.

Cover

wtih

vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time,

(frozen)

ear

2 to 6 ears

Mixed, vegetables (frozen)

1O-OZ. package

5 to 8 min.

10 to

2 min.

5 to 8 min.

12 to 14 min.

to 5 min.

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

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

2 Ibs. unshelled

10-oz.

package

-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup water.

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

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white) (fresh, whole,

sweet or white)

Peel

and cut into

1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with I/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on oven

floor, I

inch apart in circular arrangement.

Let stand 5 minutes.

4 potatoes (6 to 8

oz.

each)

(6 to 8 oz. each)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

leaf>

10 to 16 OZ.

1()-oz.

package

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

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

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, acorn

butternut)

5 to 7 min. 8 to I I min.

I fi-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

lb. sliced

to 2 squash

(about 1

lb.

each)

GU~E

TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2

levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.

● 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 microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

● Use of shelf with the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat

or Popcorn program is not recommended.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch

should

cooked without the oven shelf. NOTE: Your

model is equipped with 1 of 2 types

of oven shelves.

positioning the 2-Position Shelf

(on models so equipped)

position the 2-position shelf, tip

If arcing occurs when using the

the back slightly and fit the shelf

shelf to cook more than 1 food

support guides onto the support at the same time, turn the oven guides located on each side of the off. Make sure the shelf is not oven in the rear.

touching oven

walls.

To ~revent

Next, lower the front until the shelf

arcing,

~emove

the shelf-when

support guides fit onto the support

you are not using it.

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

When properly positioned, the shelf

should

fit snugly in place,

level and

not touch the back

or side

wall

of the oven.

positioning the l-Position Shelf

(on models

equipped)

To position the l-position 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.

Ill

If arcing occurs when

using

the

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the

oven in the front.

shelf

to;ook

more than 1

f~od

at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together,

Place on the

foods which should be served hot must be placed on

floor larger

the oven floor, while foods which need only to be

or more dense

warmed should be

placed

on the shelf. This is

foods, which

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

need the most bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that heating, such foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.

as leftover

Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its

fried chicken,

starting temperature.

casseroles of

NOTE:

Appearance

of shelf may

va~.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead

on the oven shelf those foods which need only be

of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.

warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads. Alternately, if 1 of the foods you are heating seems

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop

let the

underheated food continue cooking.

properly. Use a special microwave popcorn

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (1 O).

accessory or prepackaged popcorn labeled for

To determine

heating

times, add times for all foods

use in microwave ovens.

together. After half

~f time: stir or rearrange foods

(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

POPCOW

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program is NOT recommended.

START

Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn sensor automatically

calculates the cooking time.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0

to 3.7 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

COOK

microwave popcorn.

TIME

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

After the popcorn

sensor detects steam, the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed.

Step 5: When cooking

is completed, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” Open the door and remove the popcorn.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is

there is a simple adjustment you can make.

another adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9. The

word “POP” will appear on the display with a plus sign beside it. The plus sign indicates time is being provided.

20 seconds more cooking

Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 1. The word “POP” will appear on the display with a minus sign beside

1=11—(1=1-

1 ~11

it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Questions and Answers

Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

feature in my microwave oven?

A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then

switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the door, touch

CLEAWOFF and begin again. You

may open the door when “End” appears on display.

No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door

on your oven. The inside and

a few minutes after cooking helps

outside oven walls can be scratched. air out the inside. An occasional The control panel can be damaged. thorough wiping with a solution

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

of baking soda and water keeps

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

the inside fresh.

PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed

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

cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and

wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove all

soil.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE 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 tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

thoroughl

following instructions on can. Do not use

.J’

Bon

Aml

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. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular 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 Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and

oven that come together on closing the door, use only

mild,

non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn

spots, sudsy

water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a

damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

—

LIGHT BULB

~PLACEMENT

Cooktop

Ligh~ight

Light

To replace

combination

cooktop/night

light, first disconnect power at main fuse or

circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

REMOVE-SCREW

With smoke and spatter shield (on model so equipped) in the OUT position, remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

Be sure bulbs

II I

Ilull

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 (40S 11 N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Oven Light

To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold

it in place.

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

(WB02X4235), available from

your 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 maybe added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal. Wash the smoke and spatter shield (on

model

so equipped) with a solution of warm water and detergent.

THE EXHAUST

FEATU~

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2

metal

filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.

METAL COOKTOP METAL FILTER

LIGHT

FILTER

SMOKE & SPATTER SHIELD

(On model so equipped)

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

Never operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter

grasp the “finger ring”

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

on the filter and slide to

ammonia or ammonia products because they will

—

the rear. Then pull filter

R-”;

downwardandtothe

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

———

front. The filter

will

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

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.

Charcoal Filter Kit

(for some models)

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available

Filter Kit model JX-81 A can be ordered from your

for models that are not vented to the outside. (The

GE supplier. Ask for part

WB02X9883.

filter kit cannot be used on the model

JVMI

72 K.)

GROUND~G

~STRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short

circuit, grounding reduces the risk

of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists 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 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

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

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN

W~L

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN

~LL NOT

START

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY “Error”

APPEMS

ON DISPLAY

FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM, EVEN

WHEN THE

OWN

HAS NOT BEEN USED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

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

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection,

Another selection entered already in oven and

CLE~OFF

pad not touched to

cancel it.

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.

●

CLEAWOFF

pad was touched

accidentdly.

Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

●

Make sure you have entered a

temperawre

after touching

TEMP COO~OLD

pad.

●

Make sure you have entered a code number

tier

touching AUTO ROAST or AUTO

COOK

pad.

●

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

Temp

Coo~old

or Auto Roast function.

●

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

steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in

mmimum

time.

●

No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of

Popcorn program.

The

cooktop

lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is

norrnd.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

●

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

Light reflection around door or outer case.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to

may occur while operating at power levels other

the interference caused by other small appliances

than high.

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

The Problem Solver

3 *

NOTES

We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

ifyou

ever need

information or assistance from GE,

wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

80WE<ARES(80M32-2737)

GE consumer service professional will 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. weekdays,

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 handled in just 1 visit.

GEAnswerCente~

80~6262000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center” information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Genter@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Customers With Special Needs...

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

Braille controls for a variety

access to a

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

appliances, and a brochure to call

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request

assist in planning a barrier-free

information

service. kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items,

free of charge,

call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80M2G2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still 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.

Pads andAccessories

80&62&2002

Individuds

quafified to service their own appliances

User maintenance

instictions

contained in this

boo~et

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

Other servicing

gener~yshoufd

be referred to

qu~fied

47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

are

accepLed.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

WARRANTY

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to

obta[n service

under warranty.

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

sewice

shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your

home.

All warranty

sewice

will be provided

by our

Factory

Sewice

Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care(m

servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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

va~

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

Pafl No. 164 D2588P223

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