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Use and Care Guide

Built-In Microwave ⁄Convection Oven

GE Appliances 164D3370P291 49-40361 06-03 JR

Safety Instructions................3–5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ...............................4, 24, 26

Clock........................................................8, 9

Combination Cooking ........................25–28

Combination Roast.........................27, 28

Cooking by Temperature......................26

Cooking by Time...................................25

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

Convection Cooking ..........................23, 24

Cooking by Temperature......................24

Cooking by Time...................................23

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

Cookware and Accessories .....................11

Features ......................................................7

Microwave Cooking .......................6, 13–22

Add 30 Seconds....................................14

Auto Defrost....................................17, 18

Cooking by Temperature......................16

Cooking by Time.............................13, 14

Cooking Complete Reminder ................7

Defrosting by Time...............................15

Delay Start/Reminder ...........................14

Delayed Cooking...................................12

Express Cook Feature...........................14

Hold Time ..............................................12

Kitchen Timer........................................12

Microwaving Tips ...................................6

Power Levels ..............6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16

Sensor Beverage...................................19

Sensor Cook ..........................................21

Sensor Cooking Control Guide............22

Sensor Popcorn ....................................19

Sensor Reheat.......................................20

Sound Level Feature ............................14

Oven Shelf......................4, 7, 11, 19–21, 31

Temperature Probe

............................4, 7–9, 16, 24, 26–28, 31

What Your Oven Can Do .........................10

Problem Solver ...........................32

Care and Cleaning..............30, 31

Light Bulb Replacement ..........................31

Installation......................................31

Adapter Plugs...........................................31

Extension Cords .......................................31

Grounding Instructions ...........................31

Consumer Services..................35

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

Important Phone Numbers .....................35

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

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

Model: JEB1095

Microwave power output

of this oven is 800 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

HELP US HELP YOU…

Before using your oven, read this guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged oven…

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

Save time and money. Before you request service…

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

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

• Some TV-radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your microwave. If you notice this interference, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna.

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with

the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven

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

It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent),

(2) hinges and latches (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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using your appliance.

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

WARNING

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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy’’ on the previous page.

• This appliance must be grounded.

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

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave/convection oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

• For best operation, plug this appliance into

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

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

• This microwave oven is not approved or

tested for marine use.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave/convection oven surface when the oven is in operation.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.

• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

— Do not use your microwave/convection

oven to dry newspapers.

— Do not use recycled paper products.

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

— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/

convection oven unless in a special microwave

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

— Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

— Do not operate the oven while empty to

avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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— Do not use the Sensor Features twice

in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

— Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven

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

• When using the convection or combination cooking functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as the metal accessory rack and temperature probe.

• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock.

• Do not use paper products when the microwave/convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode.

• Do not store any materials, other than our recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—

are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave/convection oven. Such use of the microwave/convection oven could result in injury.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

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

• Use foil only as directed in this guide.

TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using foil in the microwave/convection oven, keep foil at least

1″ away from sides of oven.

• Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

• Cookware may become hot

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

• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching

the floor and walls during and after cooking.

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

• Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination. The metal and

mercury in these thermometers could cause “arcing” and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave/convection oven.

• Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with.

If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven walls and damage the temperature probe.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed

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

• For these reasons:

• 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

• 2) Do not subject empty cookware to

microwaving.

• 3) Do not permit children to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to

at least an INTERNAL 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

SAFETY FACT—Superheated water. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

— Do not overheat the liquid.

— Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

— Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

— After heating, allow the container to stand

in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon

or other utensil into the container.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave/convection oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk

and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’

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

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave/convection ovens. Check the

package for proper use.

• ‘‘Boilable’’ cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as

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

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening

any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Use of the shelf accessory.

— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They will be hot.

— Never use the shelf for microwave-only

cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave-only cooking.

— Always place the shelf on the floor of the

oven for convection and combination cooking.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

MICROWAVING TIPS

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave/convection oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking

dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled ‘‘suitable for microwaving.’’

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of 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.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Some microwaved foods require stirring, 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.

VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

POWER LEVEL BEST USES

High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 3 Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.

2. Select cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power

level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold)

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.

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely closed for oven to operate.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Combination Roast cooking.

4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination

Roast, Convection/Combination Cook and Temp Cook/Hold.

5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the

oven floor when using convection or combination cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwaveonly cooking.

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

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

7. Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Features of Your Oven

MICROWAVE

SENSOR

POPCORN

REHEAT

SENSOR

COOK

BEVERAGE

CONVECTION

AUTO

MICRO

COMBINATION

DEFROST

TIME

DEFROST

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

COOK

TEMP

COMBINATION

COOK/HOLD

PROBE

ROAST

PROBE

DELAY

POWER

START

LEVEL

EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

REMINDER

ADD

CLEAR

MINUTE

30 SEC

DISPLAY ON/OFF

OFF

SELECTIONS

SOUND

KITCHEN

CLOCK

LEVEL

TIMER

CODES: 0-1-2-3

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. With your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook) and sensor microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your own programs to suit your own cooking needs.

1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook

prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to

3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick

reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

3. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

4. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected

amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (High).

5. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature. Combination cooking uses alternating microwave and convection for maximum speed and browning.

6. CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature.

7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1

through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

8. 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.

9. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to

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

10. START. After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

11. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, doneness code words, preheat code words, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat

or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad

for desired code number, and START. The 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.

14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

Power Level 3 (Low).

15. 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 1 hour.

16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touch

this pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic preset program.

17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

the microwave.

18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.

19. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for

30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down, or for an “instant on” for 30 seconds.

20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch 6 and MINUTE.

21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.

22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.

Press number pad 0, 1, 2, or 3 then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.

23. KITCHEN 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.

24. 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 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

Your Touch Control Panel

The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. 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.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

“PRObE” Appears in the Display

• Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe

8 10

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Clock Display On/Off Feature

The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.

SENSOR

POPCORN

SENSOR

BEVERAGE

MICROWAVE

SENSOR REHEAT

SENSOR

COOK

AUTO

DEFROST

TIME

DEFROST

MICRO

COOK

TEMP

COOK/HOLD

PROBE

CONVECTION

COMBINATION

COOK

COMBINATION

ROAST

PROBE

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

POWER

LEVEL

ADD

30 SEC

DELAY START

REMINDER

MINUTE

START

CLEAR

OFF

SOUND

LEVEL

CODES: 0-1-2-3

SELECT IONS

KITCHEN

TIMER

CLOCK

WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Your new oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by temperature, by these methods, using the temperature probe to determine the doneness by the internal temperature of the food. This method takes the guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature.

The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do your microwave cooking for you. They are easy and convenient—just follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide. A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection and combination cooking.

Microwave Convection Combination

COOKING Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and convection METHOD distributed evenly throughout food to produce browned heat combine to cook foods in up to

the oven for thorough, fast exteriors and seal in juices. one-third less time than ovens, while cooking of food. browning and sealing in juices.

HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulating SOURCE heated air.

HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration. outside of food to inside. penetration and heat conducted from

outside of food.

BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time from

Oven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning not get hot. Easy clean-up. faster than regular ovens. and crisping from convection heat.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

Comparison Guide

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES

What Your Oven Can Do Cookware and Accessories

Cookware Microwave Convection Combination

Heat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YES Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex,

Fire King,®Corning Ware,®etc.)

Ceramic YES YES YES (Cookware with no metal trim)

Metal NO YES NO

Non Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NO

Microwave-Safe Plastics YES NO YES*

Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NO

Paper Products YES NO NO

Straw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.

Cookware Tips

Microwave Convection Combination

NO YES, YES,

on the floor on the floor of the oven. of the oven.

Convection Cooking

METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Combination Cooking

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware (safe to 400°F) may be used, but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

METAL SHELF

The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning when using Convection and Combination Cook. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven for air circulation.

HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER

The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time

The Kitchen Timer has 3 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad

(for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

down. The timer signals when time is up.

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When

delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START.

Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time.

How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro 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.

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE 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 1–10.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

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

Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.

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

cooking time.

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.”

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The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 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 the food in the oven in a microwavesafe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

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

touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if

you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again. Step 6: Set your second cook time. Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO

COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

Step 8: Press START.

The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER 10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I” will be displayed.

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

When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”. The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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How to Use the Kitchen Timer Cooking by Time

COOKING BY TIME

Micro Cook I

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

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

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

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full 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.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE

pad for 1 minute.

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)

Step 4: Touch START.

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

‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro 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 When Setting Micro Cook I

1. Press MICRO COOK.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Using the Micro Cook II Feature

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COOK

START

MICRO

COOK

START

The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds

The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:

Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad. Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for

Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.

Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound level, touch the START pad.

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to 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.

This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

How to Use Reminder

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

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

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

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

Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

How to Use Delay Start

The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The display

will show the time you entered. The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

COOKING BY TIME

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

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 quickly 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 TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0 for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START. When 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 half of defrosting time. Touch START.

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

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

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

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

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

• Check the Defrosting Guide 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

magnetron is in operation.

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Cooking by Time Defrosting by Time

TIME

DEFROST

START

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/HOLD pad. Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

medium power.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°F, display will show ‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 160°F is reached, the oven will sound and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour.

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; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time.

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

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

• Insert the probe 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.

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

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

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Micro Cook 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 until you touch the CLEAR/OFF 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. Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internal temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Combination Roasting section.

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Questions and Answers

Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display? 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.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in food?

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

the oven.

Cooking by Temperature Auto Defrost

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost guide located in this section. 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 AUTO DEFROST pad.

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.

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

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and ‘‘TURn’’ flashes. 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 pad.

When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashes and oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

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

Ounces Pounds

1–2 .1

3.2

4–5 .3

6–7 .4

8.5

9–10 .6

11 .7

12–13 .8

14–15 .9

Stand Time Conversion Guide

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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Chops 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes

Roast 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 30 minutes

shield.

Ribs 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes

Stew 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes

separate. defrosted pieces.

Whole Chicken 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

shield. run cold water

in cavity.

Turkey Breast 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes; (breast side up) necessary. run cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;

and turn over. run cold water

in cavity.

Cornish Hens (split) 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes

Fish Fillets 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole Fish 0.1 – 6.0 lbs. Turn over and 5 minutes;

shield tail and hold under cold head. running water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Meat

Poultry

Seafood

SENSOR POPCORN

The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door.

Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

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

Step 4: When cooking is completed, the oven signals and flashes ‘‘End’’. Open the door and remove the popcorn.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Sensor Popcorn program.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

SENSOR BEVERAGE

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwavesafe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section).

Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the container with care.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

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

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Auto Defrost Guide Sensor Popcorn Sensor Beverage

Questions and Answers

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

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam and

then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You may open the door when “End” appears on display.

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor

Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?

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

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven

signalled and “HOT” appeared in the display, and the feature would not operate. Why?

A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than

200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.

SENSOR

POPCORN

SENSOR

BEVERAGE

SENSOR REHEAT

Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of precooked food.

Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Reheat.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be reheated using this feature. Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates of leftovers.

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be reheated using this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.

No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

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:

Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

“RHEAT” and “FOOD” are displayed.

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

If food is not hot enough after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional reheating time.

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

using Sensor Reheat, what should I do?

A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time

until desired temperature is reached.

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

Sensor Reheat?

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

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

Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook

SENSOR COOK

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply touch 3 control pads—SENSOR COOK, desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

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, close the door and touch START immediately.

Sensor Cook Codes

Sensor Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic results with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR

COOK pad. ‘‘ENTER FOOD CODE’’ flashes on display.

Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The code and food type you selected will appear on the display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch START.

Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’ is replaced by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched.

The Sensor Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Because most cooking containers must be covered during Sensor Cook, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Cook.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using this feature.

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 cooked using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted.

POWER

COOK TIME

SENSOR REHEAT AND SENSOR COOK

CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

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

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

• Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section.

• Do not open oven door during 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.

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

• After completion of Sensor Cook cycle, if food needs additional cooking, return food to oven and use Micro Cook to finish cooking.

SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

Sensor

Food Cook Code Servings Serving Size Comments

Canned Vegetables 1 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables 2 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh Vegetables 3 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Potatoes 4 1 to 4 8 oz. Pierce skin with fork.

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Fish 5 1 to 4 4 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken Pieces 6 1 to 4 1 to 2 Use oblong, square or round dish.

pieces Cover with wax paper.

Ground Meat 7 — 1/2 to 3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. (Beef, Pork, Turkey) Crumble meat into dish.

Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Step 1: If your recipe does not require preheating, touch the Convection COOK pad.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2 and 5 for 225°F.

Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 4: Touch START pad.

Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide Convection Time Cooking

CONVECTION TIME COOKING

During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

NOTE: For information on suggested cookware,

see Cookware and Accessories section.

How to Convection Preheat and Time Cook

Step 1: Touch Convection COOK pad.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching

the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook time now.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically.

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.

Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking is completed, the display shows “End” and the oven signals and turns off.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.

How to Convection Time Cook Without Preheating

COOK

START

COOK

START

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING

You can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assure that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired, while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious browning. The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached.

How to Convection Temperature Cook

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the Cookbook or in this guide. Plug other end of probe securely into wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch Convection COOK pad.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in sequence to enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F to 199°F may be programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown on the display.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food reaches preselected temperature, display shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I preheated my oven, I tried to set

cooking time, but nothing happened. What is the problem?

A. Until you open the oven door or touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad, the oven remains in the preheat mode and no further instructions can be entered. After 1 hour oven automatically turns off.

Q. Can I check during the cooking cycle to be sure

that I have set the correct oven temperature?

A. Yes. If you touch the Convection COOK pad at

any time during cooking, the selected oven temperature is displayed on the display.

Q. Can I store the probe in the oven when it is not

in use?

A. Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended.

If you forget and leave it in during cooking, without having inserted it in food, damage to the probe or to the oven may result.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls

of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.

COOK

START

COMBINATION TIME COOKING

Convection Temperature Cooking Combination Time Cooking

Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.

Questions and Answers Remember:

Q. May I use my metal roasting pan to

Combination Cook a roast?

A. No. Do not use metal cookware when Combination

cooking. Place the roast in a glass dish.

Q. Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the oven

floor when Combination cooking?

A. No. For best roasting results, place the glass dish

on the oven shelf which rests on the oven floor during Combination cooking.

• Check the Cookware and Accessories section for correct cookware when Combination cooking.

• For best roasting and browning results, whole roasts and poultry should be cooked in a dish placed directly on the oven shelf.

• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices and prevent spattering.

• Some recipes call for preheating.

How to Combination Time Cook With Preheat

Step 1: Touch COMBINATION

COOK pad.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook time now.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically.

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking is completed, the display shows “End” and the oven signals and turns off.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of

the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to combination cooking, lower the oven temperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.

Step 1: If your recipe does not require preheating, touch the COMBINATION COOK pad.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2 and 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch START pad.

How to Combination Time Cook Without Preheating

COMBINATION

COOK

START

COMBINATION

COOK

START

COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING

With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits of combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe. The probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness desired, by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This function is exactly like combination time cooking except you set internal food temperature desired instead of cooking time.

How to Combination Temperature Cook

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the Cookbook or in this guide. Plug other end of probe securely into wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch COMBINATION COOK pad.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food reaches preselected temperature, display shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking

to combination temperature cooking, lower the oven temperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.

COMBINATION

COOK

START

Combination Temperature Cooking Combination Roast

COMBINATION ROAST

Combination Roast is a combination function which is similar to combination temperature cooking, using both microwave and convection cooking in conjunction with the temperature probe. However, the Combination Roast feature eliminates most of the steps necessary to program combination temperature cooking.

The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking. The food is placed in a

glass dish on a trivet for cooking during Combination Roast.

Step 1: Insert temperature probe into meat and plug the probe firmly into oven wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch the COMBINATION ROAST pad once for cooking your roast to MEDium doneness. Touch the pad twice for cooking to “WELL”.

Step 3: Touch START. When food reaches the programmed temperature for proper degree of doneness, the oven will sound and display “Hold”. The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour.

Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe)

Food Medium Well

Beef ✓✓ Lamb ✓✓ Pork — ✓ Chicken — ✓ Turkey — ✓

†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says

“Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book.

Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

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How to Combination Roast

COMBINATION

ROAST

PROBE

START

COMBINATION ROAST

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Questions and Answers

Q. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas like

legs and wings often overcook before the rest of the bird is thoroughly cooked. How can I prevent this?

A. Thin, uneven portions of poultry may be shielded

with aluminum foil during cooking. Do not allow foil to touch shelf or oven sides, arcing may occur.

Q. Usually my temperature probe gives very

accurate results, but this time it didn’t. What happened?

A. If the temperature probe is positioned touching fat

or bone, an inaccurate reading may result. Be sure to place the probe in solid muscle, usually the thickest, meatiest part of the roast or poultry, or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole.

Q. Meats often take longer than indicated in the

guides to reach the desired internal temperature. Why?

A. If the meat is recently defrosted and still very cold

or icy inside, it will require a longer cooking time than meat which has been merely refrigerated. Times shown in the guides are usually for meats that are refrigerator temperature.

Q. Do most meats require standing time after

cooking with Combination Roast?

A. You may want to let meats stand briefly, to allow

easier carving and serving. Most meat roasts continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the oven.

Combination Roast Cooking Reference Guide

COOKING REFERENCE GUIDE

This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.

* — Best Method A — Alternate N — Not Recommended

Foods Microwave Combination Convection Appetizers

Dips and Spreads * N N Pastry Snacks A * A

Beverages *NN Sauces and Toppings *NN Soups and Stews *AN Meats

Defrosting * N N Roasting A * A

Poultry

Defrosting * N N Roasting A * A

Fish and Seafood

Defrosting * N N Cooking * A A

Casseroles A*A Eggs and Cheese

Scrambled, Omelets * N N Quiche, Souffle A A *

Vegetables, Fresh * N N Breads

Quick A A * Yeast N A *

Muffins, Coffee Cake A*A Desserts

Cakes, Layer and Bundt A A * Angel Food and Chiffon N N * Custard and Pudding * N N Bar Cookies A * A Pies and Pastry N A * Candy, Fruit * N N

Blanching Vegetables *NN Frozen Convenience Foods*AA

CARE AND CLEANING

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door

a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and outside

oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

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

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed

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

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

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

Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish:

If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami

brand cleanser.

After using Bon Ami

brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces

such as the walls. It may scratch the paint. Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,

but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

Shelf. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning

oven.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

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

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

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.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

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

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1 Ensure proper ground exists before use

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Oven Light

To replace your

oven light, first

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

Step 1: Open

the oven door. Step 2: Remove the front grille by taking out the

2 screws that hold it in place.

Step 3: Rotate the light bulb housing out and toward you to access the light bulb. Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier.

Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille, while making sure the grille is flush against the control panel.

Care and Cleaning Grounding Instructions Light Bulb Replacement

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or COME ON reset circuit breaker.

• Set the circuit breaker to the off position. Wait 30 seconds. Reset the circuit breaker to the on position.

CONTROL PANEL • Door not securely closed. LIGHTED, YET OVEN

• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

WILL NOT START

• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching MICRO COOK or TEMP COOK/HOLD pads.

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

• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold.

• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature after setting temperature cooking programs.

• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching SENSOR COOK.

“PRObE” APPEARS • Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking ON DISPLAY functions that measure food temperature.

• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.

“Error” APPEARS • During Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Beverage or Sensor Popcorn program, ON DISPLAY the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in

maximum time.

“HOT” APPEARS • This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees ON DISPLAY and the door is opened.

• One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the oven was greater than 200 degrees. These features will not operate when the oven is hot.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

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

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door.

• During cooking you will hear “cracking” and “popping” noises which are nothing more than normal expansion of the oven.

• At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight thump. This is normal.

NOTES

IF YOU NEED SERVICE…

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

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 2 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, KY 40225

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any

part of the microwave/convection 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.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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 stateÕs Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

ManagerÑConsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

YOUR GE MICROWAVE/

CONVECTION OVEN

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled

check here. Proof of original

purchase date is needed to obtain

service under warranty.

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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 technicianÕs 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.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

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Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

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

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is abused, misused

(for example, cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for other

than the intended purpose or used commercially.

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

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

Damage caused after delivery.

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website www.GEAppliances.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service www.GEAppliances.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

Real Life Design Studio www.GEAppliances.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

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Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.

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