Monogram Spacemaker II JEM33M, Spacemaker II JEM34M Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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Introduction

Your new Monogram microwave oven makes an

Optional Accessories

eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen

An Installation

Kit

is available at extra cost from your

planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its

Monogram supplier.

purity of design, practical cooking features or
assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these

JX37W Installation Kit (for model JEM33M)

reasons—you’ll find that your

MonoErarn

microwave

converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.

oven’s superior blend of form and

fu;ction will

JX37B Installation Kit (for model JEM34M)

delight you for years to come.

converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.

The Monogram microwave oven was designed to

These can be obtained from a Monogram dealer.

provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen

For a listing of dealers—or if you have other

cabinetry.

questions—please call the GE Answer

Center@

The information on the following pages will help you

(800.626.2000).

operate and maintain your microwave oven properly.

Contents

Adapter Plugs

.............................34

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Aluminum

Foil

.................5, 17,28

Appliance Registration .................3

Auto

Cook..........................22_26

Auto Defrost .........................16,

17

Auto Reheat ....................21, 22, 26

Auto Roast

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

18, 19

Auto Simmer

...............................19

Auto Start

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

13

Automatic Cooking

Control Guide ...................24, 25

Care and Cleaning ................32, 33

Clock

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

8

Consumer Services .....................38

Containers and Covers ................26

Control

panel ............................8, 9

Cooking by Time ..................12,

13

Cooking Complete Reminder .....10

Cooking Guide

............................31

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7,

2426

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Defrosting Guide

........................30

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

Double Duty

TM

Shelf

....5,6, 10, 14,21,22,24,27,28,32

Express Cook Feature .................13

Extension Cords .........................34

Features

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

10

Glossary of Microwave Terms... 28

2

Grounding Instructions .........33, 34

Heating or Reheating Guide .......29

Hold Time

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

11

Important Phone Numbers ..........38

Installation

...........................33, 34

Microwaving

Tips.........................7

Minute/Second Timer .................11

Model and Serial Number

Location..............................3,

10

Oven Lamp Replacement ...........33

Popcorn

.......................................14

Power Levels

....8,9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18,20,29-31

Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy

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

.

3

Problem Solver

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

Program

Coobng.........................9

Safety

Instructions ....................4–6

Temperature Cook ......................20

Temperature Probe

.................5,8, 10, 11,18-20,32,35

Warranty

.....................................39

Ouestions?

Call GE Answer Center

80~626.2000

Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.

Write down the model and serial
numbers.

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

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.

If you received a damaged oven...

Save time and money.

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold

Before you request service...

you the oven.

Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists

causes of minor operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your

This appliance must be

re~stered.

Please be certain

microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

that it is.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the

Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service,

owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he

Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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.

PRECAUTIONS

TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO

EXCESSNE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)

Do

Nat

Attempt

to

operate

this

oveu

with

[c) Da

Not

Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is

the door

open since open-door

operation

can

particularly itnportat that the

oveR

door

close

result in

harmful

exposure to microwave

properly and that there is no damage to the:

energy. It is important

not to

defeat or

tamper

(1)

door

(bent)

withthe

safety interlocks.

(b)

Da

Not

Place

any

object

between

the

oven

(2)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

front face

and

the

door or allow soil or cleaner

(3) door

seals and

sealing surfaces.

residue to accumulate

on

sealing

sudaces.

(d) The

Oven

Should

Not

be adjusted or

rep%red

by

anyono except

properly qualified service

personnel.

3

WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIoNS

Rmd @ instmdiom before us~ ttis applimce.

When

using electrical appliances,

basic

safety

*

Keep

power

cord

away

from

heated surfaces.

precautions should be followed, including the
following:

* Do

not

let power

cord hang over

edge

of

table

or counter.

A

WARNING-Tor.ducethetiskof

●

Do

not

operate this

appliance if

it has

a

burns,

electric

shock, fire, injury to persons

damaged

gower

cord or

plug, if

it is not

or

exposure to excessive microwave energy:

working properly, or if it has

been

damaged

●

Read

and

foI1ow the specific

“Precautions

to

or dropped.

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

.

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the

Energy”

on

the previous page.

Care and Cleaning section(s) of

this book.

Q

This

appiiance must be

~ounded. Connect

*

This appliance should be serviced only by

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

Instructions section in the back of this book.

authorized service facility for examination,

*

Use this appliance

only

for its intended use as

repair or adjustment,

describ~d

in this

manuai. Do not

use corrosive

*

As with any

appliance, close supervision is

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

necessary when

used

by

children.

microwave

oven

is specifically designed to heat

or

cook food, and is not intended for laboratory

or

industrial use,

* To reduc~ the

risk of fire in the

oven

cavity:

●

For best operation, plug this

appliance into

—Do

not overcook

food,

Carefully attend

W

own electrical

outIet,

to prevent flickering

appliance if paper, plastic or

other

combustible

of

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate

breaker.

cooking,

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags

before

pIacing

bags in oven.

. Do

not

mount this appliance

over

a sink. Install

or

locate

this appliance

otiy

in accordance with

—Do

not

use

your microwave oven to dry

be

provided

Inst~lation

Instructions.

newspapers.

—Do

not use

recycied

paper products. Recycled

@ Be

certain to

pIace

the front surface of the door

&r@e

inches or

more

back from the countertop

paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can

@ge

to avoid accidental tipping of the

contain

metal

flecks which

may cause

arcing

appiiance

in normal usage.

or

ignite. Paper products containing nylon or

nylon filaments should be avoided, as they

* Do not

cover or block any openings on the

may

also

ignite.

appliance.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

●

Do

not

store this appliance outdoors. Do not

unless in a

speciai

microwave popcorn accessory

use this

pr~duct

near water—for example, in a

or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in

w~t

basement, near a swimming pool or near

microwave

ovens,

a sink.

—Do not operate the

ov~n whiIe

empty to avoid

*

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

damage to

the

oven and the danger of

fire.

If

for

marine use.

by accident

the

oven

should

run empty a minute

or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid

●

Do not

store anything

directIy on

top of the

operating the oven empty at dl times—it saves

microwave oven surface when. the microwave

energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

oven

is in operation.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

. Do

not

immerse power

cord

or

plug

in water.

and

catch fwe,

causing damage to your oven.

4

—Do

not

w

the oven for

storage purposes.

DO

●

Thermometer—Do

not use a

thermometer in

not leave paper

products, cooking

utefistis

or

food

food

you are

microwaving

uti~ss

the thermometer

in

the

oven

when not

in use.

is

designed or recommended

for

use in the

—Xrnatmiais inside

oven shotid ignite,

keep

microwave oven.

oven door closed, turn

oven off,

and disconnect

* Remove

the temperature

probe

from

the oven

power cord,

or shutoff

power

at the fuse

or

when not

using

it to cook with. If you leave

the

circuit

breaker panel.

probe

inside

the oven

without inserting it in the

food

or liquid, and turn on the microwave energy,

●

Some ptiucts such

as

whole eggs and sealed

it can

create

electrical

arcing

in the

oven

and

containers-for example, closed jars-will

damage oven

walls.

e{plode ~d should not be

heated in this

o

Plastic

cookwar*Plastic

cookware designed

m~crowave oven,

Such use of the microwave

for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should

oven

could

result in injury.

be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic

●

Avoid heating

baby

food in

glass

jars, even

may

not

be as tolerant of overcooking conditions

without

their

lids; especially meat and egg

as

are

glass or ceramic materials and may soften

mixtures,

or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In

longer

exposures to overcooking,

o Don’t d~frost

frozen beverages in narrow

the

food and cookware could

ignit~. For these

necked

botdes

(especially

carbona$od

beverages).

reasons: 1)

Use

microwave-safe plastics only and

Even if

the

container is opened, pressure can build

use them in strict compliance with

the

cookware

up.

This can cause the container to burst, possibly

manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do

not

resulting in injury.

subject empty cookware to microwaving.

3) Do not permit children to

use

plastic cookware

●

Use metal only as

directed in this book, TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than

without complete supervision.

7/4”

hi~h. remnvfi ton

Fnil cnve.r and

rfitnm trav tn

●

Sometimes

the

pass cooking tray can become

Will

Uulku up Lllstuc Cgg yuLK

al

too

hot ti touch.

Be

careful when touching the

burst,

possibly resulting in

inju

tray

during

and after cooking

*

*

Foods

with

nnbmken

outer

●

Foods cooked

in liquids (such as pasta) may

tend

“skim”

such as potatoes,

to boiI over more

rapidly

than fo~ds

containing

sausages, tomatoes, apples,

less moisture.

Shotid

this occur, refer to

the

Care

chicken

livers

and other giblets,

A-A

--- .,-11 .-

f.-- --A.V:-..-

WORTANT

SAFETY mSTRucT1oNs

(continued)

c

Not all

plast~c

wrap is

su~tab~e

far use

k

●

Hot

f~~

and steam

can

cause

dcr~wave ovens. Che~~ the

p~cka~e

for

burn$.

Be

c~efil

when opening

proper use.

any

contiiner~ of hot

food,

including

popco~

bags,

cooting

,

s~nntanea~

bofling-under

pouches

and

boxes.

To

prevent

A

t

1

fifi..ihl~

iniu~,

direct steam away

~>~ii~~~~n~,

possiblY

—Du lluL w.

A~sv,

~,aShC StOrage

containers

The

shelf

]artiallY

uncovered because

they

—Use

the

shel~

0111:

men cooting

with containers

th

plastic wrap, rem~~e

covering

—Be

sure that the

SIIC1l ID ~

inside

the

oven to

preven

‘Q~uct uallI~&*,

~elullY anu ~Gct stem away f~om

hands

USe

of shelf with

“-’” p

-ld

face.

popGorn

feature

~

Auto Cook>

AutG ~.vl..-.

--

popcorn

sections).

SAVE THESE

INsTRucT1oNs

6

MICROWAVmG TWS

c

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

so steam can escape.
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving. ”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:

Place

dish you are testing

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

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

● 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.

~

YOU

~ED

SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

the back of this book.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.

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

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

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

7

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.

“Error” Appears on Display:

● During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program,

the door was opened before steam could be detected.

● No steam was detected by sensor within four

minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn
program.

“PROBE” Appears on Display:

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

Cook & Hold function is being used.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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).

,

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you

enter the cooking time if you want to change
from automatic power level 10 (High) for
cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

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.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then a

number pad for desired code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at

pre-prograrnmed

power levels and

detemines the proper

mount

of cooking times until the food is done and oven
shuts off.

POPCORN. Touch this pad and START, and the
popcorn sensor determines the right cooking time.
The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be

used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn
weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

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.

9. 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 this process.

10. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add

30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

11. AUTO START. Allows you to program your

oven to begin cooking at a later time of day—up
to a 12-hour delay.

12.

START.

After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and enter food

weight. The oven automatically sets power levels
and defrosting time.

14. TEMP COOK& HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once

food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
until you touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

15. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad,

and desired number pad for code to slow-cook
or temperature cook meat with automatic preset

program.

16. AUTO REHEAT. Use Auto Reheat for quick

reheating of a variety of foods using different
times and power levels.

17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature,
power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto
Defrost.

18. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole

minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and
MINUTE.

19.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

8

.ENTER

FOOD

TEMP

COOK ‘N

WA~

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TIME I 11

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*%

SENSOR COOKING CONTROLS-GUIDE BEHIND

OOOR

POPCORN

AUTO REHEAT

a

g

EXPRESS COOK 1-5 MINUTES

m~

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Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto
Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the
oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating

times; to

Temp

Cook & Hold, using your choice of
temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using
your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10

(highest); to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using
Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time
kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.

Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: program a hold time
between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II; set
Time Cook I &II for a two-stage program using
different times and power levels; or use the
Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a
cooking function, such as

Temp

Cook & Hold.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the

CLEAWOFF

pad and oven is ready for use and the

clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the sequence at left

recurs and you must reset clock after touching

CLEAWOFF.

9

FEATURES OF YOUR

OWN

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4)

e

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

CLEAWOFF pad.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

Door Latches.

5.

Door Screen. Metal screen

permits viewing of foods and

keeps microwaves confined

6.

inside oven.

Mode Stirrer Cover.
Protects the microwave energy
distributing system. Do not
remove this cover. You will
damage the oven.

Receptacle For Temperature
Probe. Temperature probe

must be securely inserted into

7.

receptacle when using

Temp

Cook & Hold or Auto Roast.

Tem~erature

Probe. Use with

Tem~

Cook& Hold and Auto

Roast functions only.
DOUBLE

DUTYTM

Shelf.
Lets you microwave several
foods at once. (See Safety

Instructions and How to Use
the Double

DutyTM

Shelf.)

Food microwaves best when

placed directly on the oven

floor. Use this shelf only when

cooking foods on two levels.
Touch Control Panel and

Display. See Your Touch
Control Panel section for
instructions.

8.

9.

Door Open Button. Push to
open door.

Glass Cooking Tray. Tray
must be in

pla~e wh~n usifig

the oven. Cooking performance
will be unsatisfactory without
the tray in place. The tray may
be removed for cleaning.

10. Automatic Cooking Guide.
Quick reference codes for
many frequently prepared
foods.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vents(s)
and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave
oven.

10

HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECOm

T~ER

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

functions: program a “holding time” between microwave

● It operates as a minute timer.

cooking functions. The time can range from one

● It can be set to delay cooking.

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
or standing time may be found in some of your

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

own recipes or in a cookbook.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without
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 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and

touch either TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK &

no seconds).

HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time,

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

temperature or code. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER and

down. The timer signals when time is up.

enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When
delaying

Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast

cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

n

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

MI N/SEC

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

TIMER

pad.

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and

Place

in oven.

n

Step 2: Touch TIME

TIME

DEFROST pad.

DEFROST

n

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and

MINUTE

MINUTE pad for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level
3 but can be changed by touching
the POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)

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

I

TIME COOK

I &II

I

Step 6: Touch TIME
COOK I &II pad.

Step 7: Touch 2,5
of cooking time.

n

START

and MINUTE pad for 25 minutes

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.”

11

COOmG

BY

T~E

Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended

amount of time.

for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most

power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

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

Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3 full of water, add

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

m

Step 2: Touch TIME
COOK I &II pad.

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Step 3:

Select your time. Touch 1

and MINUTE pad for one minute.

(—,

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

I

START

I

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
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.

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 two time
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.

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

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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK

I & II.

I

&II

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.

Step 6: Change the power level.

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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.

Step 7: “POWER 10,” is displayed and “COOK
TIME I“ counts down.

Step

8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second

power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10: Open the door.

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.

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:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

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

Add 30 Seconds

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The Add 30 Seconds feature

ADD 30

provides a convenient way to

SECONDS

extend cooking time by 30

seconds while the oven timer is
counting down. It will add 30
seconds to the time shown each
time the pad is touched.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

to a 12-hour delay.

correct time of day.)

To Use Auto Start

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program,

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Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

AUTO

(instead of START pad).

automatically start at the desired time.

START

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PoPcom

NOTE:
Use of the metal Double Dutyw she~ with Popcorn

c

t=(l—11~/

program is NOT recommended.

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The Popcorn feature is

designed

to be used

onlv

“POP” flashes. After

4 seconds, “START”
flashes on display.

with prepackaged microwa~e popcorn weighing

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Step 4: Touch START. The

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

popcorn sensor automatically

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

calculates the cooking time.

microwave popcorn,

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)

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

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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

COOK

POPCORN

TIME

a

.(

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 POP 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 20 seconds
more cooking time is
being provided.

Touch the POPCORN

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

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the
door, touch

CLEAWOFF

and begin again. You

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

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DEFROSTmG

BY

T~E

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

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

Use the Time Defrost setting to

quic~y

thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred

for meat and poultry because the oven sets the
defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

TME

DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

—

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 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.

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Step 2:

Touch

T~E

DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

3:

Select one half of the total defrosting time

recommended. For example, touch 4 and

MWTE

pad for 4 minutes.

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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.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can

be defrosted in ● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

the package. up or separated part of the way through the

defrosting time.

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-’~~;ma<

● Family-size,

pre-packaged

frozen dinners can be

defrosted

and

microwaved. If the food is in a foil

●

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

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room

temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

Questions and Answers

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

noise. What is it?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

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

than usual. Raise the power level after entering

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or

stir food frequently.

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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 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step 2: Touch the AUTO

m DEFpad

❑

mEmm

Step 3: Enter weight. For

❑ mmmm

example, touch number pads 1
and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces. See
Conversion Guide below.)

Step

4:

Touch START pad.

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Countingdown

Display shows defrost time

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defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and

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
continues during “TURn” display.)

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defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or

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

.1

3

.2

4-5

.3

6-7

.4

8

.5

9-1o

.6

11

.7

12-13

.8

14-15

.9

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AUTO DEFROST

GmE

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL

STAND TIMESECOND SIGNAL

1

+

Turn over.

5

minutes

Separate and shield
where necessary.

Remove defrosted
pieces.

Separate.

Turn over.

Turn over.
Turn over and

shield.

2

minutes

Ground Meat

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.

5

minutes

Beef Patties

]

0.1 -6.Olbs.

Separate patties.

5

minutes

Shield if necessary.

90

minutes

Turn over.

Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.

10 minutes

Turn over.

5

minutes

5 minutes

Turn over and
separate.

Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

Turn over and
shield.

Turn over.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

Turkey Breast

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

(breast side up)

Shield where
necessary.

20 minutes
in refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Comish Hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

5

minutes

Remove wrapper
and turn over.

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

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Comish Hens

(split)

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

. . ,

I

-

Fish Fillets

I

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.

5

minutes

5

minutes

Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate.

Hold under
cold running

water.

Whole Fish

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and
shield tail and
head.

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.

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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 Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures

Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level,

are 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 Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST

pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch

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AUTO ROAST

START. (See the “Auto Roast

Guide” for complete list of

P

recommended codes.)
NOTE: By touching

‘heAuToRoAsT

m

pad during cooking,
the meat’s internal

FOOO TEMP

temperature will be

COOE

displayed. (“COOL”

will be displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad

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

‘“toRoastcodes’or2’m

the oven signals with 4

beeus

and “TURn”

Step 3: After a

pre-programmed

food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4 times and

“HOLd”

appears on the display.
Step 4: Food will be

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

COOE

flashes on the display

COOE

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.)

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

● Recommended codes are shown on guide behind

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use

door, on front of oven.

of cooking bag.)

● Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section,

Minimum

Final

Approx.

Time

Food

Code

Temp.

(minutes per pound)

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

1

160°F. 13-15

Well

2

170°F. 15-17

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

2

170°F.

15-19

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

3

185°F. 17-20

(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

o

MEd

5-1o

WELL

10

WLL

10-15

~LL

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to

180°F.,

and

hold at that temperature until done.

‘etAutos:mmerlike

m

Auto Roast as explained
m this section. Display

shows

“SIM” and

“CODE 4.”

I

COOE

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Oven switches to Hold
at

180°F.,

and continues

E

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holding at

180°F.

until

~ [~1~

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you remove food and
touch

CLEAWOFF

COOE

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

CLEAWOFF pad to turn

off oven.

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Food
Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

BroilerEmer

Haflork

Roast

soup

StocWegetable

Split Pea

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.
180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

180°F.

5-7
5-8

4-6
3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

Display

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

Comments

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.

Add 4

cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same

~rocedure as above.

A~~

4 cups liquid.

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.

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COOmG

BY

TEmEmTum

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

Use

Temp

Cook& Hold to cook a variety of foods
to the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook I &II setting is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult

to cook precisely with the probe.

Temp

Cook& Hold takes the guesswork out of
cooking, because the oven automatically switches
to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food
temperature and maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch the

CLEAWOFF pad,

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”
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

Cook & Hold or Auto
Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in
the Automatic Roasting section.

Cable

End

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 COOK

m &HOLDpad

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for

160°F.

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Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

POWER

pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

LEVEL

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Step 5: Touch the START pad. If

START

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.

m

Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF

pad to stop the cycle.

Step

8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods

● Be sure frozen food has been

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

will heat more evenly though

completely defrosted before

control and quick, even heating.

requiring more time.

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?

A.

“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 in

the oven.
the oven wtil or if you touch the TEMP COOK
& HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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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. See Containers and
times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork. Covers section.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s

NO~:

Use of the

meti

Double Duty

TM

shelf with

heating time to various types and amounts of

Auto Reheat is NOT recommended.

pre-cooked food.

Foods 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

leftover;.

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
foods that require
constant attention,
and foods calling
for a dry look or
crisp surface after
reheating should
not be Auto
Reheated. It is
best to use Time
Cook I & II.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch AUTO 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:

D

Place covered food in oven.

AUTO REHEAT Touch AUTO REHEAT pad.

????

“RHEAT” shows on

FOOO

display and “FOOD”
flashes.

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I

1

FOOO

n

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes

START

on display. 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

necess~.

Close door and touch
START to finish heating.

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done, oven

displays “End” and

beeps every minute
until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched.

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AUTO

WHEAT

(continued)

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

Q.

WhatifI

don’tfuUycoverthe

dishinAuto

usingAutoReheat,

whatshouldIdo?

Reheat?

A. Use Time Cook in 30-second increments.

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

the reheating time and leaves food too cool. To
complete reheating use the TIME COOK pad.

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

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty

TM

shelf

time to various types and amounts of food.

with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish,

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that

casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience

require constant attention, foods that require addition

foods can be Auto Cooked.

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

Foods that microwave best using the temperature
probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch three control pads—AUTO COOK,

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

desired code, and START. The word “AUTO”

is displayed— steam escaping from the oven can

appears on the display and the sensor is activated

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,

to sense steam from food.

close the door and touch START immediately.

Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8
are designed to give you easy
automatic results with a number
of foods.

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

When codes 2 through 8 are A guide behind the oven door lists
selected, the oven determines how cooking codes for frequently

much additional cooking time is prepared fresh or uncooked foods

needed after steam has been sensed,

and appropriate codes are
automatically switches to TIME recommended in the Automatic
COOK and signals. The word Cooking Control Guide section.

“AUTO” on the display is then
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.

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Example:

D

AUTO COOK

Place covered food in oven.
Touch AUTO COOK pad.

H

“ENTER COOK CODE”

flashes on display.

❑

mamm

Touch number pad for desired
code. “CODE 2“ shows. After

•~~~~

4seconds, ’’START’’ flashes

on display. Touch START.

The word “AUTO”
shows on the display,
indicating steam sensor
is activated. DO
NOT OPEN DOOR.

OPE~G

DOOR MAY

AFFECT

COO~NG

PERFORMANCE.
The beep sounds when

the steam is sensed and

“AUTO” is replaced by
cook time. Rotate or stir
the food, if

necess~.

When done, the oven
beeps every minute until
the 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

2070

provides, add a 9 after the code.

less 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 41 next time and you’ll get

code 4 would provide.

20% shorter cooking time.

Example:

n

AUTO COOK

H

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in
that order.

n

Touch START. DO NOT OPEN

START

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

AUTOmTIC COOmG

CONTROL

GmE

● 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.

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

1

2

2

2

Container

Microwave-safe
container matched
to size of food.

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

● 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 &II to finish cooking.

To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add
a “l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto
Cook Code.

● Use of Auto Cook feature with DOUBLE

DUTYTM

metal shelf is not recommended.

Approx. Time

3

to 4 min.

per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

2 to 4 min. per

serving

6 to 10 min.

3 to 6 min.

8 to 11 min.

18 to 22 min.

3 to 5 min.

3 to 5 rein,

Commenti

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with

lid to dish or plastic wrap.

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.

If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.

24

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

2X

lbs.)

Whole chicken

(Up

to

3

lbs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf (1 L

lbs.)

Hamburger patties
(4)

Sausage patties
(12 oz.)

Pork chops
(4, 1/2 to

314

inch thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

pouch

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

Cubed potatoes

(Up to

2

lbs.)

Fresh vegetables,
such as carrots,

brussels

sprouts,
broccoli,
cauliflower,

summer and winter
squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples,
pears (4)

Auto Cook

Code

6

7

5

8

3

8

3

3

8

2

2

3

4

4

4

2

Container

lfi-

to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

lfi-

to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

9x5x3 inch loaf dish
8 inch square dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

l-qt. casserole

with lid
Pouch on

microwave-

safe plate
8 inch square dish

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

1X-

to

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

4pprox. Time

20 to 30 min.

40

to

55 min.

8

to 24 min.

30 to 40 min.

7 to 10 min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

7 to 9 min.

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to 10 min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

13 to 15 min.

12 to 14 min.

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessa~.

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.

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%

cups water.

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

When oven

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of
fruit to dish.

25

CONTAmERS

Am

COVERS FOR

AUTOmTIC

COOmG

Am AUTOmTIC REmAT

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 Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

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.

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

plate%while

they maybe

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. Cool hot ingredients
or sauces. If they are not cool, it is
better to use Time Cook I & II.

26

HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE

DUTWM

SHELF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels.

● Do not store microwave browning dish on metal

Food microwaves best when placed directly on

shelf.

the oven floor.

● Use of Double

DutyTM

shelf with Auto

● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.

Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program is

Product damage may result.

not recommended.

● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which

in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may

need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked

be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

without the oven shelf.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the DOUBLE

DUTYTM

shelf, tip the

back slightly and fit the

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

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

When properly positioned,

the shelf should fit snugly

H

m

in place, be level and not touch the back or side wall of

the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more
than one food at the same time, turn the oven off.
Make sure the shelf is 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,
foods which should be served hot must be placed on the

shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed

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

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

underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).
To determine heating times, add times for all foods
together. After half of 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.

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

as leftover fried
chicken, casseroles
of canned or leftover
vegetables, rice or
pasta. Place on floor

~hose

foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery

pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.
Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly.
Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or

prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave
ovens.

27

GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best
to start with a familiar recipe.

fiowing

how the

food

shodd

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 one-half to

one-third. 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 one 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.

~rning

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 one 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 one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when
you

are

not using it.

28

HEAT~G

OR

REHEATmG GmE

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.

to

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,

1 piece Low (3) 1/2 to 1 min.

nut or fruit bread

9 inch cake or

Low (3)

1 M to 4 min.

12 rolls or doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

1

Medium (5)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

6 to 8

Medium (5)

1/2 to 2 min.

Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

1

slice

1/2 to 1 min.

(use minimum time for custard)

9 inch pie

Meal-High (7)

4fi

to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz.

per cup) 1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

2X

to 6 min.

Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz.

per cup)

1 to 2 cups 1/2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

1 to 2 pieces

1 X to 3 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 X to 3 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

1 to 2

1/2 to 1 min.

Nce

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

1 to 2 servings

1/2 to 3 min.

Saucy, main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

1 to 2 servings

2X

to 5 min.

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

1 to 2 servings

1X

to 4 min.

Thinly-sliced meat (3

to

4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

2fi to 5 min.

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plus 2 vegetables 1 plate

2X

to 4 min.

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

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling:

with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.

Moist filling:

Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1/2 to 2 min.

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

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz.

per serving)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 k to 3 min.

Water-based (6 oz.

per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 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 1/2 to 2 min.

Mashed (1/2

cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1/2 to 2 min.

Small pieces:

peas, beans, corn,

etc. (1/2 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1/2 to 2 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

?Q

DEFROSTmG

GUmE

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe 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) 1/2 min.

Sweet rolls

3 to 6 min.

Rearrange after half of time.

(approx.

12 oz.)

Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets,

frozen (1 lb.)

8 to 12 min.

Shellfish,

small pieces 5 to 8 min.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half

(1 lb.)

of time.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1

to 2

3 to 7 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

(1 lb.)

3 to 6 min. per lb.

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

Franks (1

lb.)

3 to 6 min.

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

necess~,

to complete defrosting.

Ground meat (1

lb.)

5 to 8 min.

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

10 to 16 min. per lb.

Use Power Level Warm (1).

Steaks,

chops and cutlets

5 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,

16

to 22

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

Cut Up

(2X

to

3

Ibs.)

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

22 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

9 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.

hrkey

breast (4 to 6

lbs.)

5 to 10 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 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator
to complete defrosting.

30

COO~G

GU~E

NOTE:

Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetables

Vege@ble

Amount

Time Comments

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

1 lb.

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

12 to 17 min.
5 to 9 min.
5 to 9 min.

18 to 25 min.

7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.

5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.

8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.

6 to 9 min.
5 to 8 min.

9 to 14 min.
9 to 17 min.
5 to 8 min.

4 to 8 min.

3 to 5 min.

per ear

5 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min. per ear

4 to 8 min.

9 to 12 min.

4 to 8 min.

11 to 14 min.

2 to 5 min.

In

lfi-qt.

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

In

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

In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In

2-qt.

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

In 1X-or

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2- or

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In lfi-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In

2-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In

l-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In

2-qt.

oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If com
is in husk, use no water; if

com has been husked, add

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

Place in

2-qt.

oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

In

l-qt.

casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in

2-qt.

casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on
glass cooking tray, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement.
Let stand 5 minutes.

In

2-qt.

casserole, place washed spinach.

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

(frozen spears)

1O-OZ.

package

Beans

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

1 lb. cut in half

1O-OZ.

package

1O-OZ.

package

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

Broccoli

(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)

1 bunch (1

H

to 1%

lbs.)

1 bunch

(lfi

to

lfi lbs.)

(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)

1O-OZ.

package

1O-OZ.

package

Cabbage

(fresh)
(wedges)

1 medium head (about 2

lbs.)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)

1 lb.

10-oz.

package

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole)
(frozen)

1 medium head
1 medium head

1O-OZ.

package

Corn

(frozen kernel)

1O-OZ.

package

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 5 ears

(frozen)

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen)

1O-OZ.

package

Peas

(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)

2

lbs.

unshelled

1O-OZ.

package

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)

4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)

1 (6 to 8 oz. each)

Spinach

(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and

le~

5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.

10

to 16 OZ.

1O-OZ.

package

Squash

(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn

or butternut)

1 lb. sliced

1

to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

4 to 7 min.
7 to 11 min.

In lfi-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.

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CAM Am CLEANmG

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

W~,

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

DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooting

may.

Occasionally it is necessary to
remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or
oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into
water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,

sudsy

water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be

broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the

oven without the cooking tray in place.

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
thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but
care should be taken in handling.

Do not twist or bend;

avoid dropping temperature probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe

with

sudsy

cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring

ball if necessary. Rinse and@ or wash in dishwasher.

DOUBLE

DUTYTM

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 shelf 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.

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O~N

LAMP REPLACEMENT

First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp Replace
compartment cover by removing screw which holds with 25-watt
cover in place. Cover is located on the side of the

appliance bulb.

outer case.

(It is available
in drugstores
and hardware
stores.) Replace

compartment
cover. Plug in
the oven.

GROUND~G mSTRUCTIONS

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

standard

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

two-prong

electric current. This appliance is equipped with a wall receptacle
power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding

is encountered,

plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

it is your

properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

personal

WARNING–Improper use of the grounding

responsibility
and obligation

plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

to have it

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician

replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

if the grounding instructions are not completely

receptacle.

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove

appliance is properly grounded.

the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

(continued next page)

33

GROUmmG ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where appliance’s

power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.

Because of
potential safety
hazards under
certain
conditions,
we strongly
recommend

against the use

of an adapter

plug. However,
if you still elect
to use an

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapterplu

s not

8

m

pemltted In anada) ~

-,,~,

pron

w

/

“

.0

Fi{

/

+

Ensure proper ground

and firm connection

g. 2

w

before use

adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

UL listed

adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local
hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not

done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnection of the power cord

places undue strain on the adapter and leads to

eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced

with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a

qualified electricfinbefore

u~ing th~

appliance.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is

used—

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance;

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a
3-slot outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or

tabletop

where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may
flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.

34

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN

W~L

NOT

* A fuse in your home may be blown or

the

circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

COME

ON

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

PA~L

●

Door not

securely closed.
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START

●

START pad

must be

touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered already in

oven

and

CLEAWOFF pad not

touched

to cancel it.

* M*e &me

you have

e~tered

cooking

time

after touching

TME

COOK I & II pad.

* CLEAWOFF

pad was

touched

accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

*

Make

sure you

have entered a temperature

fier muching TEMP

COOK &

HOLD

pad.

*

Make sure you have entered a code

number

after

toucting

AUTO

ROAST or

AUTO

COOK

pad.

“PRObE” APPEARS

● Prabe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven

wdl

when

using Temp

ON DISPLAY

Cook & Hold or Auto

Roast

functions.

“Error” APPEARS

● During Auto Cook,

Auto

Reheat or Popcorn program,

lh~

door was opened before

ON DISPLAY

steam

could be detected, or steam was not detected in

rnaimum time.

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

Popcorn program.

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

vou

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

35

NOTES

36

NOTES

37

Witi

the purchase

ofyour

new

MonO~arn

appliance, receive

tie

assurance

fiat ifyou

ever

need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home

Repak

Service

80WE<ARES(80w32-273q

AGE 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 one visit.

GEAnswer Center@

80fi6262000

Whatever your question about any Monogram 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

Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, ~ days a week.

krCustomers

With Special Needs...

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braille controls for a variety of access to a

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

Monogram appliances, and a call

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

brochure to assist in planning a

information or service.

barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility. To obtain

these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80&626-2224

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.

Parts

andAccessories

8W626-2002

Individuds

qualified to service

tieir

own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

booMet cover procedures intended to be performed

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

by any user. Other servicing

generdyshotid

be

47,000

parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

referred to

qutified

service personnel. Caution

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

must be exercised, since improper servicing may

are accepted. cause unsafe operation.

I

YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

is needed to

obta[n

service

under warranty.

1

1

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

pans

and sewice 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

sewice trip to your home and

sewice

labor charges.

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

ordina~

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

sewice will be provided

by our Factory

Sewice Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care”

servicers during normal working

hours.
Should your appliance need

sewice, during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

●

Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

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

c

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.

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.

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.

I

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

I

~

Warrantor: General Electric Company

I

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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N“. 494346

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Genera/ E/ectr;c Company

Lou;sv;l/e,

KY40225