GE Spacemaker JVM172H Use And Care Manual

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Spacemaker@Micmwe

Oven

Contents

Adapter Plugs

Minute/Second Timer

Aluminum Foil

Model and Serial Numbers

Appliance Registration

Oven Shelf

30,31

Auto Cook

12-23

Power Levels

8-11

Auto Defrost

Precautions

Auto Roast

24,

Problem Solver

32,33

Auto Simmer

Repair Service

Care and Cleaning

28,

Safety Instructions

3,4

Control Panel

6,7

Temperature Cook

Conversion Guide

Temperature Probe

10,24,25

Cooking Complete Reminder 5

Time Cook

Delayed Cooking

Time Defrost

Exhaust Fan

6,27

Warranty Back Cover

Extension Cords

Features

Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions

Hold Time

Light Bulb Replacement

GEAmwer CenteP

Microwaving Tips

80~6262000

Model

~172H

GEAppiances

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is

intended to help you operate

and maintain

your new microwave

oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisville,

KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your microwave oven. Before

sending in this card, please write

these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

number!s.

This

appliance must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40;?25

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that

sold

you the

microwave oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

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

Microwaving

~ps

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have

metilic

trim or

glze

with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

microwaving:’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1-1% minutes at High. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be

used for microwaving.

● Paper towels,

wax

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

●

Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating or rearranging.

Check your cookbook.

●

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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

This microwave

(oven

UL listed for installation over

electric and gas ranges.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

these things are normal

tith

your microwave oven:

Steam or vapor escaping from

DuI1

thumping

sc)und while

around the door.

oven is operating.

● Light reflection around door or

●

Some TV-Radio interference

outer case.

mi~ht

be noticed

while using

vour

. Dimming oven light and change

mi~rowave oven.

It’s

similm-t~

the

in blower sound may occur while

interference causal by other

smdi

operating at power levels other

appliances and does

not

indicate a

than high.

problem with your

oven.

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PMCAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

operate

this oven with

the door open since

open-door operation can result in

harrnfil

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

(b) Do Not Place any

object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Do Not Operate

the oven

if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close

-uroperly and that there is no

image to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces,

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

This microwave oven is

listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

Optional

Accessory

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

~lA

Charcoal

Filter Kit for

non-vented installation.

This microwave oven is

eeifically designed to heat or

.@k

foodj

and

ii not intended

for

laborato~

or industrial use.

MPOmm

SAmTY

mSmUCmONS

Read

all

itimctiom befo~ wi~ t~

appkce.

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

WA~lNG–Toreduce-

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

Use

this appliance ody

fO;-itS

intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and

fo~ow

the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSNE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY” at left.

This appliance must

begmunded.

Connect ody to properly

groundd

outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRU~IONS”

on page 29.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping

circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance

ody

in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

Do not cover or block any

openings

the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

Do not immerse power cord

plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away

from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over

edge of table or counter.

●

not operate this

apptiance

if it

has a

darnagd

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

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 28.

●

This appliance should

serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

tiuthorized

service facility for

tixamination,

repair or adjustment.

As with any appliance, close

~upervision

is necessary when

used

by children.

●

~d~c~

the

r~k

of~ in

the

oven cavity:

-Do

not ovemook~. C-y

attend appliance if

paper, @tic,

or other combustible

matetis

are

placed inside

the

oven @

facti=

cooking. –Remove wire twist-ties

from

paper

orplasticbags before

placing

bags in oven.

—Do not use

your

microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

–~~r

towek, Wpkim md

wm paper.

Recycled paper

products can containmeti

flecks

which

may

cause

arcing or ignite.

Paper products

containing nylon

nylon

filaments

should

avoided, as they

m~y rdso

ignite.

–Do

not

pop

popcorn in

your

*wave own urdess

s~id

microwave popcorn accessory

udess

you

use

popcorn

kbeled

for

use in microwave

ovens.

–Do

not

opemt~theoven wtie

empty to avoid

tiage W the

oven and

the

danger of

fire.

by accident the oven

should

run

empty a

minute

or two, no harm

done. However, try to

avoid

operating

the

oven

empty at ~

times-it

saves

energy

prolongs the

life of

the ov~n.

–Do

not overcook

potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire,

causing

damage

to your oven.

–If materials

insid~ oven

should

ignite, keep oven

dm~

closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power. cord, or shutoff power at the fise or circuit breaker

panel.

some

produeta such M whole

eggs

and

sealed

containers-for

ewple, closed glass

jars-may

explode

and

shodd

not W

heated

in this

oven.

Q Avoid

heating

baby

food

glass jars,

even without their lids;

especially meat

and

egg mixtures.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

Don’t defrost

frozen

beverages

in narrow necked

bottles (especially carbonated beverages).

Evenifthecontainer

is opened,

pressurecanbuild

up.

Thiscancausethecontainerto

burst,

resukingininjury.

Use me&l

onlyas

directed in

cookbook.

TVdinnersmay be

microwaved in

foiltrays

less than

3/4”high; removetopfoticover

and

returntraytobox.

When

using metal in the microwave oven,

keep

metal (other than

metil shel~

at least 1 inch

away from sides of oven.

●

Cooking utensils may become

hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.

Sometimes, the oven

floor

can

become too hot to touch. Be

careful touching the floor during and

afier

cooking.

●

Foods

cooked

in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more

rapi~y

than MS containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 28 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven,

●

Thermometer—Do

not use

a thermometer in food you

are

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

Remove the

temperatu~ probe

from the oven when not

using h

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 walls.

●

PMtic

utensfls-Plastic utensds

designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave

~lastic mav

not be as tolerant of

INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

exposures to overcooking,

the W

and utensils could

ignit~.

For these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics

ody

and use them in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s recommendations.

2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit

children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.

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

l~°F.

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

wifl

be safe to eat.

●

Boiling eggs is not

recommended

in a microwave oven. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

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

t$Boilable” coo~ng

pouches

and

tightly

closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they are

not,

plastic could burst during

or immediately

afier

cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least

partidy

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.

●

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

afier

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

~vercoohg

conditions as are glass .

liquid briefly

6efore

removing the

or ceramic materials and may soften or char if

subiected

to short

container from

the microwve

oven.

●

Use

of the shelf accessory. –

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use,

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

–Use pot holders to handle shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

–Do not use microwave browning

dish on shelf; the shelf could

overheat. Do not use shelf with Automatic Cooking feature.

THE EXHAUST HOOD

Have it instiled and properly

grounded by a qualified installer.

See the

specti

instigation

boo~et

packed with the microwave oven.

The exhaust fan in your oven

operate

automatica~y

under

certain conditions (see

_atic

Fan Feature, page 6). While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental ‘

cooking fires

whtie

the exhaust

fan is in use. For this reason:

–Never

leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilovercauses

smoking and greasy

sptilovers

that may ignite and spread

if exhaust fan is operating.

minimize automatic fan operation,

use adequate sized utensils and use high heat ody when necessary.

—In

the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

–Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating

because it may spread

the flames.

–Keep hood and grease filters clean,

according to instructions on pages ~ and 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires. -

—Raise

and lower the smoke

an’,

spatter shield carefully

to avoid

tipping over tall cooking utensils.

SAVE THESE

periods of overcooking. In longer

INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Coohng

Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)

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

‘:’’’’”&’””’

‘

-:3

1. Door Handle. Pull to open

Receptacle for Temperature

door. Door must be securely

Probe. Probe must be securely

latched for oven to operate.

inserted into receptacle before oven

2. Door Latches.

will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Vent.

6. Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects

the microwave energy distributing

system. Do not remove the cover.

You will damage the oven.

MicroThermometer

Temperature Probe.

Use with

Temp

Cook/Hold and Auto Roast

functions only.

3. Window with Metil Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed

9. Two Position Metal Shelf. Doubles the oven capacity when

while keeping microwaves confined

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

10. Oven Floor.

U. Automatic Cooking Guide, U.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop

Light.

14. Oven Light.

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

This is to certi@ that this unit has been tested in conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210

C.F.M.

0.10

247

Vert.

239 Her.

SONES

7.6

Vert.

6.7 Her.

15. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

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

16.

Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

17.

Smoke & Spatter Shield.

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.

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Your Touch Control

Wnel

The touch control panel

rdlows

you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own

programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

men

You

PIw

in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER, and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the CLOCK, and oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching CLEAR/OFF.

“Error”

Appeam

Dkplay:

● When using Temp Cook/Hold, you have entered a

temperature less than

90°F.

or more than

199°F.

●

When using Auto Defrost, the fd weight you entered

did not correspond with the code number entered.

● Door is opened during

“AU~”

cycle of Auto Cook.

Close door and touch START.

“Probe”

Appeam

Dkplay:

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp

CooMHold are being used.

. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. Display

finel.

Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking

finctions,

power level

being used, cooking mode and instructions.

Time Cook I and Time Cook II.

Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level

afier setting time. (See page 8.)

Auto

Stirt.

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

Clock.

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

1:30,

touch number pads 1, 3, and O

and

“1:30”

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

Number Pads.

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

weight.

Clear/Off.

When touched, it stops the oven and

erases all settings except time of day.

Auto Cook.

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

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

Time Defrost.

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

10. Temp Cook/Hold.

Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches

90°F., oven shows

temperature until preset temperature is reached

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

U. Min/Sec

Timer.

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

Program Review.

Touch this pad to display your

cooking program.

Power Level.

Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

14. Start.

Touch this pad to begin any function.

Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch this pad, and

desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 24 and 25.)

16. Auto Defrost.

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

17. Light.

Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or

to turn on night light.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEATW

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The

may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

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CooMng

~me

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

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

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

To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make a cup of coffee

by following the steps below.

Step4:

Touch START. “COOK

TIME 1 ~’ “POWER

10J’

and time

counting down show on display.

Step 5:

When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

Oven,

light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

Open the

door,

Using the

~me

Cook II

Feature

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

Step 1:

Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and close

How to Use Auto Start

Auto Start

allows

you to program

your oven to begin cooking at a

preset time of day—up to a

hour delay.

To Use Auto Start Step 1:

Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step 2:

Touch AUTO START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 3:

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

Step 4:

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

ltep

Fill a cup

2/3

full of water,

-. -.

add 1 teaspoon ot instant

cottee

and

the door.

Questions and Answers

stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has

no metal decoration and is

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I pad.

Q. I set my oven

forthe

time

microwave safe (see Microwaving

Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

called for in the recipe, but at the

Tips on page 2). Place cup in oven

10~’

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

end of the time allowed, my food

and close door.

flashes.

wasn’t done. What happened?

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK I.

Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

10:’

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

flashes.

Step 3:

Select your time. Touch

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

seconds. Display shows

“1:20”

and

“POWER

10:’

“COOK TIME 1“

flashes.

Because automatic power

level

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 3:

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

“2:15”

and “POWER

10~’

“COOK TIME 1“ flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK II

pad;

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change

hwer bvel

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

Step

6: Touch START.

Step

7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and Cook Time 1 is shown counting

down.

Step

8: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown counting down.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

The

oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

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

A. The TIME COOK I or II pad

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

Q. I want to cook on a power

level

other than High. What do I

need to do?

A. To change the power level,

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

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking,

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

reset

for cooking to resume unless

time is remaining on timer.

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Defrosting by

~me

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

Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

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

. See your cookbook for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with

Time Defrost, defrost a

1O-OZ.

package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Display shows “:

O“ and “POWER

3:’

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Select one half of the total

defrosting time recommended in

your cookbook. For example, touch

4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display

shows

“4:00” and “POWER 3.”

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change Power

bvel

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for

new power level.

Step

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

Step

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

Step

6: When oven signals and flashes

“End~’

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

Defrosting

~ps

. Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.

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

. Family-size pre-packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.

. Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

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

A. This sound is normal. It is

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power

level

pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level

10cuts

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

Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Should

all

foods be

completely thawed before

cooking? A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly

it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

Time Defrost to check on the

progress of my food?

A. Yes.

You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door

and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.

not, reset timer.

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Cooking by Temperature

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

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

CABLE

END

—

SENSOR

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To

utilize your probe properly, follow directions for use and insertion in this book in the Automatic Roasting section.

Howto Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

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

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

TEMP” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for

125°F.

“TEMP COOK” flashes. “125F”

and “POWER 10” show on display.

Step 4:

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

“TEMP

COOKJ’

“125F” and

“POWER 5“ show on display.

Step 5:

Touch START. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show “COOL” or

if temperature is 90°F. or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

125°F.

is reached,

the oven will sound and display

“HOLD”. The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step

7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8:

Remove probe and food

from the oven.

Cooking Tips

●

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

●

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

● Use the

clip

to keep the probe in

place while heating. . Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and touched the START pad, “ERROR” flashed in the display and a signal sounded. What’s wrong?

A. “ERROR” flashes if you set

the temperature either below 90°F. or above

199°F.

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

re-enter,

touch CLEAR/OFF pad

and begin again. Q.

Are there any foods I can’t

Temp Cook? A. Yes.

Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to time cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash on

the display after I touched the START pad?

A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Can I leave my probe in the

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

if it touches the oven wall,

you may damage the oven. Q.

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

A. Yes.

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

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How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

“3:00” and “TIME:’

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,” and display shows time of day.

Programming a Holding Time

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 requested in some of your own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed Cooking

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

TMER

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

START.

How to Time Defrost, Hold

and

Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

3;’

“ENTER DEF

TIME’7

flashes.

Step

3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for

15 minutes defrosting time.

“15:00”

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

Step

4: Set holding or standing

time by touching MIN/SEC

T~ER.

The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step

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

for ten minutes.

“10:00”

appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step

6: Touch TIME COOK I pad. The display shows “: O“ and “POWER 10.” “ENTER COOK TIME 1“ flashes.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME 1“ flashes,

“25:00”

and “POWER 10” appear on display.

Step8:

Touch

STA~.

“DEF TIME”

and

“fi:OO”

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

Step

9: When time is up, the oven signals, flashes “End” and shuts off.

Questions and Answers

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

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

Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program a holding time (example in steps 4 and 5 at left). Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

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

I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

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

Page 12

Automatic Cooking

The

AU~

COOK feature maybe used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time.

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

adjus~

the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Because most cooking containers must be covered during automatic cooking, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture. See page 15 for

containers and covers recommended

for automatic cooking.

Note: Use of the wire shelf with Automatic Cooking is

recommended.

Wsy

to Use

Simply touch three control

pads—

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

Keep Door Closed

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked.

Foods Not Recommended

Do not open the oven door while

the word “AUTO” is

displayed—

steam escaping from the oven can

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, the word “ERROR” appears. Close the door and touch

START immediately.

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking, and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Page 13

Automatic Cooking Codes

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

CODE 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

When CODES 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK, signals, and the word

“AU~”

on the display is replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the

signal

is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are

recornmendd

in the recipes and cooking guide on pages 16 through 23.

Example:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

AU~

COOK pad. “AUTO

COOK” appears on display and

“ENTER CODE” flashes.

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

Word

“AU~”

shows on 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 cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps and stops, and displays “End”.

HowtoAdjustA~ C~K

Codes To Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any

AU~

COOK code number from 2 through 9, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if CODE 4 cooks your seafood more done than you 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 seafood in the example above, CODE 49 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular CODE 4 would provide.

Example:

Touch

AU~

COOK pad. “AUTO COOK” is displayed and “ENTER CODE” flashes.

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

Touch START. “AUTO COOK” and “CODE 2“ show on display. DO NOT OPEN DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish cooking.

Page 14

Questiom

Amwers

Wbydmmyovenautomatidy

cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control code 1 when it dm 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

do?

A. Use Time Cook I and power

level 10 for a few minutes until

completion. Q. Do d

fmh

fromn vegetablm

require a standing period after cooking with Auto Cook?

Most vegetables are cooked to

a crisp state during Auto Cook,

just as in regular microwaving.

Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to

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

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

A. Yes, in some cases, larger

pieces will require additional time cooking. Be sure to check

suggested arrangement of pieces in

the dish, since proper arrangement

is often a successful tip in regular

microwaving.

Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables require water when using Auto Cook?

A. Yes. Add water as recommend

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

Q. Should I use Auto Cook to cook pudding or sauces?

A. Most pudding and sauce recipes

require stirring many times during cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended.

Q. My scalloped potatoes were not completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook. What is wrong?

A. If you prepared the sauce in the

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

Q. Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?

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

A. No, most types of plastic

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

Q. I tried to warm some chow

mein noodles using Auto Cook.

Why didn’t this work? A.

Food must have some moisture in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry foods such as chow

mein

noodles, potato chips and

other

such

foods do not have

enough moisture.

Q. May I use Auto Cook when I

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

A. No, because of different food

densities, attention needed during cooking, and food amounts, it is best to use Time Cook when cooking many foods.

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

Page 15

Automatic Cooting Containers& Covers

Containers and covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

●

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

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

●

Never use tight-sealing plastic

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. . 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

beeping signal. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and recipes on the following pages.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion. 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 guide on page 16. For frozen foods in metal trays,

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

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

food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Paper plates–while they may be

used for Time and Temperature Cooking and

Defrostin~,

do not use

them

w;th

automatic

;ooking.

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

Follow Automatic Cooking Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown

If they are not

co~l,

use TIME

above. Break food up thoroughly

COOK.

after oven signals.

Page 16

Automatic

CooHng

Control Guide

● Do not open oven door during

Auto cycle. Door may be opened

afier oven beeps and the countdown

time is displayed.

●

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

●

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

● Most foods should be covered

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

● Be sure outside of container and

inside of oven are dry.

●

If food needs additional cooking,

return to oven and use Auto Cook

code 1.

● Add a “l” or “9” to code number

to adjust cook times to suit your

individual tastes. See page 13.

● Use of Automatic Cooking

feature with

wire shelf is not

recommended.

N~E:

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

cool

the oven before using

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

Food

Canned Foods

Thin

foods such as

soup, broth, gravy. Thick foods such as

canned ravioli, chunky soups, beef stew, all canned vegetables.

bftovers

TV Dinners

(except for those with pasta)

Frozen Entrees

Such as lasagna, meat & potatoes.

TV Dinners

With pasta such as macaroni in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey

tetrazzini.

Casseroles

With precooked ingredients in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole,

turkey

tetrazzini.

All others with precooked ingredients such as franks and beans, chow

mein.

With raw ingredients

such as hamburger patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.

Chili

Auto Cook

Code

Container

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Microwave-safe

container matched to

size of food.

Cook in container

(see comments).

Cook in container

(see comments).

Cook in container

(see comments).

2-3 qt. casserole with

lid to dish.

2-3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.

3-qt.

casserole with

lid to dish.

Approx.

Time

2-3

min.lcup

4 min./cup

8-10 min.

17-20 min.

depending

on size

8-10 min.

12-16 min.

18-22 min.

16-24 min.

25-40 min.

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.

If foil tray is no more than 3/4” deep, remove foil top, return to original box and

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

remove food and place in microwave-safe dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board container, remove from box and cook in original container.

If dinner has cake or brownies, remove before cooking. When oven signals, rotate tray or dish 1/4 turn.

Page 17

Auto

Cook

Approx.

Food

Code

Container Time

Comments

Meats and Seafood

Chicken pieces (up to

3 lbs.)

12 x 8 x

2-in. glass 8-20 min.

Cover with wax paper to prevent

dish

spatters.

Fish fillets (1 lb. )

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 6-9 min.

Cover with wax paper to prevent

dish

spatters.

Meat loaf (1

M Ibs.)

9-in. pie plate

25-30 min.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap to cook evenly.

Hamburger patties (4-5)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

7-9 min.

Cover with wax paper. When

dish

oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.

Sausage patties (1 lb. )

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass

7-9 min.

Cover with wax paper. When

dish

oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.

Pork chops (4-1” thick)

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 22-25 min.

Baste with barbecue sauce.

dish

Cover with wax paper tucking ends securely under dish.

Spareribs (up to 3

Ibs.

)

13 x 9 x 2-in. glass

1 hr. 30

min.-

Cover tightly with plastic wrap

dish

1 hr. 45 min.

to cook evenly. When oven signals, rearrange ribs.

Swiss steak (1% lbs.)

3-qt.

casserole

60-65 min.

with lid

Chuck roast (up to 5 lbs. )

13 x 9 x 2-in. glass 65-90 min.

Place in cooking bag with 1/2

dish cup water. Slit bag 1“.

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

%-qt.

glass dish

4-6 min.

Cover

tightly to ensure even

with lid cooking.

Rice

Regular, raw, 1 cup

2-qt. casserole

21-28 min.

Follow instructions on rice

with lid package.

Instant, 1 cup

2-qt. casserole

5-8 min. Follow instructions on rice

with lid package.

Vegetables

Fresh such as carrots, artichokes,

2-qt. casserole

10-15 min.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.

cauliflower, broccoli,

brussels with lid

jprouts (1 lb. )

Baking potatoes 2-4

None

8-16 min.

Pierce with fork and place on

depending oven floor in a circular

on number

arrangement.

Frozen block such as peas, green

%-qt.

casserole

8-10 min.

Add 2 tablespoons water.

beans,

spinach, broccoli

with lid

Lima beans

Y2-qt.

casserole

12-13 min.

Add

1/4

cup water.

with lid

Frozen pouch such as broccoli in

Lay

pouch on

7-9 min.

Make 1“ slit in pouch. Stir well

:heese sauce, corn, peas

microwave-safe

before serving.

dish.

Fruit

Baked apples—4

2-qt. casserole

12-14 min.

Core apples and fill with butter

with lid

and brown sugar.

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

simply

re-cover

food and use Auto Cook code 1.

Page 18

Automatic Cooking

Mea@

and Main Dishes

Meat, Fish & Poultry

For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf

microwave-

safe containers.

Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8. Cover with plastic wrap.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate

or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper. Use Auto Cook code 5 for fillets and Auto Cook code 2 for seafood pieces.

Chicken

breash

and pieces, or

turkey parts should be placed in a

microwave-safe square or oblong

dish. Cover with wax paper.

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

Wrk

Chops

automatically cook well in 12 X 8 X 2-in. dish. Cover with wax paper, tucking ends

securely under dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8.

Chuck roasts

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

Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make

sure liquid covers meat.

Microwave using Auto Cook code 7.

How to

Atipt

Microwave

Casserole Recipes

To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking.

Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or

recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

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

3-qt.

containers

or smaller. 3: For saucy casseroles, cover

container with lid or wax paper (no vents). For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

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

5: Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

Page 19

Meat or Main Dish Recipes

Mexican Meatball Casserole

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

1 lb. ground chuck

112

cup dry bread crumbs

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

3 tablespoons dry minced onions

1 egg

3 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 cup

instint

rice

1 can

(151A

oz.) kidney beans,

undrained

1 can

(141A

oz.) tomatoes,

chopped and undrained

1 tablespoon chili powder

In large mixing bowl, place meat, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chili powder, onion, egg and ketchup. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Arrange balls in a circle in

2-qt.

;asserole.

Set aside.

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

Sweet Tart

Mnks

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

1 jar (10 oz.) currant

jelly

1 jar (6 oz.) prepared mustard

2 lbs. frankfurters, cut into

l-in. pieces

3-qt.

casserole, stir together jelly

and mustard until well blended.

Add frankfurters, stirring to coat each piece. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. When oven

signals, stir frankfurters.

Chicken Teriyaki

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

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

1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs.) 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons cornstarch

In small cooking bag, mix soy

sauce, honey and orange juice. Add chicken to bag and tie with plastic tie. Turn chicken on its side in

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

hour on each side. Place bird breast

side up in dish. Slash bag near closure. Microwave on Auto Cook code 9. When oven signals, remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki sauce. In

l-pt.

glass measuring cup, stir together water and cornstarch. Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup. Microwave at High (10) 2 minutes. Remove chicken from bag to serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken just before serving.

Classic Ham

baf

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

lb.

ground cooked ham

1/2

lb.

ground fresh pork 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1/2

cup water

2 tablespoons instant minced

onion

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix ground ham and pork thoroughly with crumbs, water, onion and pepper. Mold into flat loaf in 9-in. pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 8.

Chicken and Rice

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

1 can

(lOIA

oz.) condensed

cream of mushroom soup

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

3/4 cup instant rice

1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms,

stems and pieces, drained

1 pkg.

(llA

oz.) dry onion

soup mix

1 cutup chicken (about 3 lbs.)

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

of the onion soup mix. Pour into a

12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish.

Place chicken pieces on rice mixture, arranging with meatiest

pieces to outside of dish. Pour

reserved soup mixture over chicken and

sprirdde with remaining soup

mix. Cover with wax paper and

tuck securely under dish.

Microwave on Auto Cook code 9.

Swiss Steak

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

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

thick, tenderized or pounded with meat mallet

1/4 cup flour

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 can

(141A

oz.) tomatoes

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

Place in

3-qt.

casserole. Cover

with onion. Break up tomatoes

with fork and pour over top. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 7.

Page 20

Automatic Cooking Vegetables

Fresh or Canned V~etables

Whole or large halves of

Pieces or slices of vegetables

Precooked/canned vegetables

vegetables

such as cauliflower or

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

should be placed in round

squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use

appropriate size covered container.

container similar in size to amount

round or square container close to

Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.

being cooked (at least half full).

size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup

Dry root vegetables like carrots

Microwave on Auto Cook code 2.

water. Cover with lid or plastic

may need to be stirred after oven

Stir before serving.

wrap.

signals and time remaining appears on display.

Re-cover

and touch

START to finish cooking.

Frozen Vegetables

Block

or loose pieces of frozen

Pouches of frozen vegetables

vegetables should be placed in

should be slit 1/2” in center before

suitable size container (at least half

placing directly on oven floor.

full) and covered with lid or plastic

Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

wrap. Add

or 2 tablespoons

water. Microwave on Auto Cook

code 2. See Auto Cook Guide for

lima beans.

Page 21

Vegetible

Recipes

Stir Fry Vegetables

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

1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper,

cut in l/4-in. wide strips

2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage

2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin

diagonal slices

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 cup broccoli

flowerets

1 cup cauliflower

flowerets

2 stalks celery, sliced

diagonally

Toss vegetables with oil and butter

2-qt.

microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 31, stirring well when oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Serve immediately.

Summer Garden Stew

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

1 medium zucchini, cubed

2 large potatoes, peeled and

cubed

2 large carrots, coarsely grated

1 small onion, cut in pieces

1/4 small head of cabbage, sliced

1 can

(103A

oz.) cream of

mushroom soup

1 block (8 oz.) pasteurized

processed cheese, cubed

1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces

1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced

in l-inch pieces

In a

3-qt.

casserole dish, mix all ingredients together until well blended. Cover. Microwave on

Auto Cook code 6.

Corn Wdding

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

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

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

3/4

cup crushed crackers

2 tablespoon butter, cut

in pieces paprika

Place egg in

lti-qt.

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

just barely set. Sprinkle with

paprika before serving.

~plant Italiano

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

1 medium eggplant 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato

sauce

1 to 2 teaspoons oregano

1/2 cup shredded sharp

cheddar cheese

1 pkg. (6 oz.) Mozzarella

cheese slices

Peel eggplant; slice l/8-in. thick. Spread 2 tablespoons tomato sauce in bottom of

2-qt.

casserole. Layer half of eggplant, 1 can tomato sauce, half of oregano and half of shredded cheese. Repeat layers.

Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5. Add Mozzarella cheese and microwave at High (10)

to 2

minutes, until cheese has melted.

Green Rice

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

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen

chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

1-1/2

CUDS

cooked rice

1/4

cub butter, melted

114

cup finely chopped onion

1-1/3 cups milk

1 egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded cheddar

cheese

To cooked rice, add spinach, butter, onion,

milk,

egg, salt and cheese. Mix well. Cover and microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Let stand 5 minutes, covered,

before serving.

Country Style Yellow Squash

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

1 teaspoon

salt

2 pounds yellow squash, diced

1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon basil

3 slices fresh bread, cubed

1/2

cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

8 strips crisply cooked,

crumbled bacon

In 2-qt. glass dish, mix together all

ingredients, using 1/2 of crumbled bacon. Sprinkle top with remaining bacon. Cover. Microwave on Auto Cook code 5.

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Automatic Cooking

~uik

and Desserk

fiuiti

Mneapple

Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment. In 12 x 8 x 2-in. dish, spread

2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Top with mixture of 2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with wax paper and cook on Auto Cook code

Desser@

Bream

Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bottom and sides of microwave-safe fluted

cake container and

sprin~e bottom

evenly with 1/3

cup chopped nuts

or coconut. Carefully pour batter

from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over nuts, cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.

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

Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving, especially

if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto Cook code 2 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on display. Touch START and finish cooking.

Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread

1/4

cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 8-in. round glass dish.

Sprirdde with cinnamon and

1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Arrange 1 can (10 oz. ) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place

drinking glass, open end up, in

center. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over ring a few minutes before removing.

Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread: Distribute 1/2

cup

chopped crisp fried bacon and

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

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Dessert Recipes

fisy

Chocolate Cake

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

1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s

Food cake mix

3 eggs

1/2 cup cooking oil

1-1/3 cups water

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil

and

water.

package recommendations for mixer speed and time.

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

Cover with wax paper tucked under dish and microwave on Auto Cook code 69. When oven signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Let stand in dish 5 minutes before inverting.

Cherry Cobbler

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

1 can (20-22 oz.) prepared

cherry pie filling

2 cups dry yellow or white

cake mix (1 pkg. [9 oz.] or

1/2

pkg. [17

OZ.]) 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In 8-in. square dish, spread pie

filling.

In small bowl, mix together cake

mix, butter, nuts, and cinnamon

until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cherries or in three rows so cherries are visible. Cover with wax paper and tuck under dish.

Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.

Mexican Bread Pudding

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

4 cups bread cubes, lightly

packed into cup

112

cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup Jack cheese, cubed 1/2 chopped

apple

(3/4 to 1 cup)

1-3/4 cups milk

1/4 cup butter

2 eggs, beaten

Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, raisins, walnuts, almonds, cheese and apple together. Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes.

Measure milk into

l-qt.

measuring cup. Add butter. Microwave at High (10) 4 minutes,

until

butter is

melted.

Mpidly

stir in eggs with a fork and mix well. pour over bread mixture. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on Auto Cook code 59.

Streuseled

Apples

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

6 cups sliced, peeled apples

3/4

cup brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

In 8-inch square dish place apples and

3/4

cup sugar.

With pastry blender

mix flour,

1/3 cup sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of apples. Cover with

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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

1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar

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

slices

4 maraschino or candied

cherries, cut in half

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2

cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

114

teaspoon salt

1/4 cup soft shortening

1 egg

1/3 cup liquid from pineapple

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

SprinMe

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

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

plastic

‘wrap:

Microwave on Auto

Cook code 2.

Page 24

Automatic Roasting

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

Temp

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

up to 3

~wer

settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking resuib 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.

Wparing Roas@

for

Auto Roasting

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

Touch

AU~

ROAST pad.

“AU~”

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

2:’

2. At

90°F,

display switches to

show meat’s internal temperature

3. Twice during coohng program oven

wdl signal and “TURn” wdl

flash lf codes 1 through 5 have been selected Open the door and turn

the meat over The probe may be disconnected from the receptacle

for easier turning of the meat

without interrupting the program

(Remember tore insert the probe )

4. Close door and touch START The temperature wdl return on display Oven monitors internal food temperature, automatically

swltchlng

to lower power as meat’s temperature rises This helps prevent toughening or overcooking

5. After

find

temperature is reached,

oven switches to Hold

temp

for up

to 1 hour, then shuts off.

Page 25

~uto

Romt Guide

●

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

When oven beeps and flashes

“TURN;’

turn meat over.

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

Food Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium Well

Pork

Loin Roast

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3

lbs.)

Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest

area.)

Utomatic

Simmer

.~uto

Roast code 6)

Your cookbook has information on automatic simmering, including guides and recipes.

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that

temperature until done.

Set Automatic Simmer like Auto Roast, example at left. Display shows ‘‘COOL’ until food is

90°F., then switches to show

food temperature until 180°F.

Final

Approx. Time

Code

Temp

(Min. per lb.)

130° 12-14

140°

14-16

165° 17-18

4 175°

18-20

190°

13-15

175°

13-15

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Hold*

Minutes

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast code 6)

Food

5-10

10-15

20 20

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

Beef

Pot Roast* Stew

Chili

Chicken*

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

Approx.

Time/Hrs.

6-8 6-8

11-13

11-12

4-6

3-6

13-15

*For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

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Automatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically

sek

the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

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

“TURN;’

telling you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting until

door is opened and START is touched again.

After defrosting time is complete, the oven automatically goes into a holding period as shown on the

Automatic Defrosting Guide on this page. This holding period is

necessary to finish the defrosting

of the interior of the food.

How to Set Auto Defrost

N~E:

Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost code guide located at the bottom of the oven when you open the door. This guide shows minimum and maximum food weights for each code number. You will need

to know your food weight and corresponding code before beginning.

N~E:

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

sure that weight corresponds to the code number entered.

Step 1:

Remove frozen meat from

package and place in

microwave-

safe dish. Place in oven and close

door.

Step 2: Touch Auto Defrost pad. “ENTER CODE” flashes on display.

Step3:

Touch number

pad4.

“CODE

4“ and

“LBS.” shows on display.

“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

Step 4: Touch number pad 3 and O for weight of 3

lbs.

Display shows

“3.0:’

“CODE4” and “START”

flashes.

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

Automatic

Defrosti~

Guide

—

Step

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

Step

7: Close door and touch the

STA~

pad. Display shows ~maining

defrosting time counting down.

Step

8: When defrosting time is completed, oven automatically switches to a Hold period of 20 minutes for code 4. Hold time

counting down shows on

display.

When

h~lding

time is

finish~d

;ven

signals,

“End” flashes, and oven

turns off.

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

1-2

3 4-5 6-7

9-1o

11 12-13 14-15

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

MIN.-MAX.

HOLD

RECOMMENDED

CODE

WEIGHT

TIME* FOOD

.5—4.9

Ibs.

none

Chicken

~ieces

* In Auto Defrost, it is

3 4 5 6

.3—3.9

Ibs.

.5–5.9 Ibs.

3.0—5.9 Ibs.

3.0–5.9 Ibs. .5–3.9 Ibs.

necessary to allow the meat to stand during holding time. You may take

tbe

meat out ofth

oven ifvou

orefer.

Page 27

The Exhaust Feature

FILTER

COOKTOP

LIGHT

FILTER

5M0KE 8 SPATTER SHIELD

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.

‘

~.-

[:--=.

remove grease filter, grasp the

“finger ring” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

To clean grease filter, soak, then agitate filter in hot detergent solution. Don’t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded

dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

Filters should be

cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without

the filters in place. In situations where flaming might

occur on surfaces below the hood, the filters will retard the entry of flames into the unit.

Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

Page 28

Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

. Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a

solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven.

The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

● Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

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

How to Clean the Imide

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

removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO 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 this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it

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

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be

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 Ouhide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use

cleaning sprays, large amounts of

soap and water, abrasives, or sharp

objects on the panel—they can

damage it. Door Surface.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps

or detergents applied with a sponge

or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

If the cord becomes

soiled, unplug and wash with damp

cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

Page 29

Cooktop

Light/Night Light

Oven Light

REMOVE SCREW

replace combination

cooktop

light/night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

With smoke & spatter shield in the OUT position, 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

(WB2X4253)

available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40SllN/1) which are available in

supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements.

Raise light compartment cover and

replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

replace your oven light,

first

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

Remove the top grill by taking out

3 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 GE bulb

(WB2X4235)

available from your GE supplier.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short

circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING-improper

use of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding

instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong

wall receptacle.

Clean

off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water providing it does

Do not under any circumstance

not touch the filters or enameled

cut or remove the third (ground)

surfaces because ammonia tends

prong from the power cord.

to darken metal. Wash the smoke & spatter shield with a warm

Do not use an adapter plug with

detergent solution.

this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with

this appliance.

Page 30

Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf

Cookware for Shelf

Positioning the Shelf

●

Do not store or cook with metal

shelf on floor of oven.

%oduct

damage may result.

● Use potholders when handling

metil

shelf and cookware.

They may be hot.

. Do not store or use microwave

browning dish on

metal

shelf.

●

Use of shelf with Automatic

Cooking is not recommended.

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

Spacemaker@

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

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

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be

prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf,

following cookbook directions.

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your

oven shelf, especially when heating

larger amounts of food in 8-inch square or other 2-quart size

Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see

fiat

they will

fit

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

Cookware for heating or reheating

include 1 cup measuring cup, 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes,

9x5x3-

inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers

mav

~laced

in small

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

onto

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

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit

onto

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

When properly positioned, the shelf should-fit

;nugly

in place.

(

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

individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

The high shelf position more evenly

s~aces

the area above and below the

shelf.

Use this position for heating

plates of leftovers. When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the

shelf to cook more than one food

at the same time, turn the oven off.

c~sseroles. Extra

s{eam

generated

Use wax paper or plastic wrap

Make sure the shelf is positioned

from multiple food cooking may

instead of lids on casseroles. Lids

securely on all four shelf

suppork

make cookware hotter than with

may add too much height to dish.

and not touching oven

walls.

regular microwaving.

Page 31

~ow

Heat or Reheat

Similar~pes

of Food

plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height

should be less than 372

inches) is

possible. Cover with plastic wrap.

Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of

shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at High

(10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of

leftovers this way, stirring and

reversing positions after half of time.

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods Together

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

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

e heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated

food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of

food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See heating guide

in cookbook. ) After half of time,

stir or rearrange foods (do not

reverse positions). Check foods (top

shelf especially) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners (10 to U oz. each) are both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are any foil covers, remove them and return the

trays

of food to their boxes. (Batter

foods should be removed from the

trays and cooked conventionally.)

Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High (10) for 7 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2

turn. Continue microwaving at

High (10) for 7 minutes. Check

dinners for heating. If one dinner

seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue

heating on shelf 1 to 2 more minutes.

Place on shelf large or dense foods which need the most heating,

such as

lefiover

fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on oven floor those foods which need

only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Page 32

Questiom?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL

NOT

A fuse in your

home may

be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace

fuse

COME

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.

CONTROL PANEL

●

Door not securely closed.

LIGHTED,

YET OVEN

WILL N~ START

●

START must be

touched after entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to

cancel it.

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME

COOK I

or 11.

●

cLEAR/OFF

was

touched

accidentily.

Reset cooking program

and

touch

START.

Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being

used during Auto Roast or

Temp Cook.

●

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

COOK/HOLD. Make sure you entered a code number

afier

touching

AU~

functions.

FOODS ARE

EITHER

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

OVERCOOKED

amount

of foods in

oven.

Touch

TIME

COOK I or 11 and additional cooking

UNDERCOO~D

time for completion. . Incorrect

~wer level

entered. Check cookbook for recommended power

level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific

lnstructio~s.

Check cookbook or recipe for instructions. . Too many dishes in oven at same

time.

Cooking time must be increased

when cooking more than

one

food item. Check cookbook for recommendation on

increased time.

Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook.

●

Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven, thus lessening the cooking

time in Auto Cook

tinction.

●

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.

Oven door was opened during

“AU~”

cycle of Auto Cook function.

. Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook

Auto Roast section of this book

for specific instructions.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

“ERROR” APPEARS

. When

using

Temp

Cook/Hold, a temperature less than

W°F.

or more than

199°F.

has

ON DISPLAY

been entered.

Door is opened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and touch

STA~,

@Weight is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on guide. It is necessary to reset oven.

●

When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

“PROBE” APPEARS

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

Temp

ON DISPLAY Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions.

All

these

things

are normal

with your microwave oven:

●

$team

or vapor escaping from

●

Du}l,

thumping sound while

Some

TV-Radio interference

around

the door.

oven is operating.

might be noticed while using your

●

Light reflection around door or

●

Dimming oven

tight

and change

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

in blower sound may occur while

interference caused by other small

operating at power levels other

appliances and does not indicate a

than high,

problem with your oven.

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

he GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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If You Need Service

obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book.

We’re proud

of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some

reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details-including your phone number—to:

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

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

—

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save

proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one

year from date of original

purchase, we will provide,

free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

part of

the

microwave

oven

that fails because of a

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth

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

replacement magnetron tube if

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

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care”

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact

your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

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

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● Improper installation.

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

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 164 D2092P113 Pub.

No.

49-8085

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