GE Microwave Oven 164D2966P142 User Manual

UseandCare& Cooking Guide

Spacemaker® Microwave Oven

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

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

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Care and Cleaning....................29–32

Exhaust Fan............................................31, 32

Grease Filter...............................................31

Light Bulb Replacement.........................30

Oven Shelf..................................................29

Temperature Probe..................................29

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds ..........................................13

Aluminum Foil...........................4, 18, 24, 26

Auto Defrost..................................................17

Auto Defrost Guide......................................18

Automatic Fan Feature.............................5, 7

Auto Roast..............................................19, 20

Auto Simmer.................................................20

Beverage .......................................................14

Clock ..................................................................8

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

Cook ................................................................22

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

Cooking by Time...................................12, 13

Cooking Complete Reminder ...................10

Cooking Guide ..............................................27

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

Defrosting Guide..........................................26

Delayed Cooking..........................................11

Delay Start/Reminder ................................13

Exhaust Fan..........................................5, 7, 32

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

Features..........................................................10

Glossary of Microwave Terms..................24

Heating or Reheating Guide......................25

Hold Time.......................................................11

Kitchen Timer................................................11

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

Minute Pad.......................................................8

Oven Shelf .......4, 5, 10, 14, 22, 24, 28, 29

Popcorn...................................................14, 30

Power Levels....7, 8, 11, 12, 14–16, 25, 26

Reheat.............................................................21

Sound Level Feature ...................................13

Temperature Probe......4, 8–10, 16, 19, 20

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: JVM250

Microwave power output

of this oven is 850 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using your appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

precautions should be followed, including the

following:

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.

WARNING–To reduce the risk of

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.

• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy’’ on the previous page.

• This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

authorized service facility for examination,

repair or adjustment.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding

Instructions section in the back of this guide.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

• 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 oven is specifically designed to heat

or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory

or industrial use.

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

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate

cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before

placing them in the oven.

• This over-the-range oven was designed

for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.

It may be installed over both gas and electric

cooking equipment.

• For best operation, plug this appliance into its

own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

—Do not use your microwave 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 oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory

or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

• 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 or near a sink.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage

to your oven.

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

—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.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the oven is in

operation.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

• 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 and damage

oven walls.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect

power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

• 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.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example, closed jars—will

explode and should not be heated in this

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave

oven could result in injury.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even 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.

3) Do not permit children to use plastic

cookware without complete supervision.

• 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.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that,

in the remote possibility that trichina may be

present in the meat, it will be killed and meat

will be safe to eat.

• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than

3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the

tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave

oven, keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at

least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.

Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will

cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and egg yolks (see previous

caution) should be pierced to allow

steam to escape during cooking.

• Cookware may become hot because

of heat transferred from the heated

food. Pot holders may be needed to

handle the cookware.

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care

and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to

clean the inside of the oven.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

• 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.

• Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer

is designed or recommended for use in the

microwave oven.

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• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special

circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or

shortly after removal from the microwave oven.

To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we

recommend the following: before removing the

container from the oven, allow it to stand in the

oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut

off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked

containers such as soft drink bottles, wine

flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee

cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive

steam can build up and cause it to burst or

overflow.

• The exhaust fan in the oven will operate

automatically under certain conditions

(see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan

is operating, caution is required to prevent

the starting and spreading of accidental

cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in

use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if

exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic

fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and

use high heat only when necessary.

• ‘‘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.

—In the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering pan completely

with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet

or flat tray.

—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease

to build up on the hood or the filter.

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based

oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

—When flaming foods are under the hood,

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

spread the flame.

• Use of the shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

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

Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

—Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250AV).

JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250WV).

JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250BV).

JX50 Glass Canopy Kit

—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is

not recommended. Do NOT use the metal shelf

with the Popcorn program (see the Auto Cook,

Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).

JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented

installation.

The Exhaust Hood

• Have it installed and properly grounded by a

qualified installer. See the special installation

booklet packed with the microwave oven.

This microwave oven is UL listed for

installation over electric and gas ranges.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE…

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

the back of this guide.

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

details—including your phone number—to:

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

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

service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for

further help.

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MICROWAVING TIPS

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable

for microwaving.”

• 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. Check the Cooking Guide.

• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

• If you are not

sure if a dish is

microwave-safe,

use this test: Place

in the oven both

the dish you are

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,

make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

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.

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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)

How to Change Power Level

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.

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.

EXPRESS COOK

Here are some examples of uses for various power

levels:

POWER LEVEL

BEST USES

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.

High 10

Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

Med-High 7

Medium 5

Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles

and reheating.

Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender

cuts of meat.

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.

Low 3

Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to

The fan will automatically turn off when the internal

parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more

after the range and microwave controls have been

turned off.

protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop

or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low

speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you

cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan

has come on to protect the internal parts of the

microwave.

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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.

14. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, power level

being used, cooking mode and instructions.

prepared foods. No need to touch START, the

oven will start immediately.

15. COOK. Touch this pad, the number pad for the

desired code number, then START. The oven

automatically microwaves at pre-programmed

power levels and determines the proper amount of

cooking times until the food is done and oven

shuts off.

2. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a

beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will

start immediately.

3. 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.

16. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once

food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to

HOLD setting and maintains that temperature

until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

Power Level 3 (Low).

5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected

amount of time using automatic Power Level

10 (High).

17. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad,

the desired number pad for the code, then START.

The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic

preset program.

6. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight, then START. The oven automatically

sets power levels and defrosting time.

18. 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.

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. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

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

the microwave.

pad to start the oven.

9. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

another power level number if you want to change

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for

20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch

4 and MINUTE.

cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the

10. 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.

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

22. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds

cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time

as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for

30 seconds.

11. 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 pad. To reset or

change time, simply repeat above process.

23. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on surface

light. Touch NIGHT to turn on night light.

24. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the

different fan speeds.

12. 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.

13. KITCHEN 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.

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POWER

ENTERFOOD TEMPCOOK NO SOUND

WEIGHTLBS. DEF TIME I II CODE

SENSOR COOKING

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

REHEAT

COOK

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

MICRO

COOK

TIME

AUTO

TEMP

AUTO

DEFROST

DEFROST COOK/HOLD

ROAST

PROBE

EXPRESS COOK

DELAY

START

EXPRESS COOK

REMINDER

CLEAR

OFF

MINUTE

POWER

LEVEL

ADD

30 SEC

DISPLAY ON/OFF

SELECTIONS

VENT FAN

SURFACE LIGHT

SOUND KITCHEN

CLOCK

NIGHT

OFF

LEVEL

TIMER

CODES: 0-1-2-3

When You Plug in the Oven

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

and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all

lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in the upper

portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock

and oven is ready for use.

‘‘PRObE’’ Appears on the Display:

• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Appearance may vary

POWER

ENTERFOOD TEMPCOOK NO SOUND

WEIGHTLBS. DEF TIME

II CODE

SENSOR COOKING

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

REHEAT

COOK

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

MICRO

COOK

TIME

AUTO

TEMP

AUTO

DEFROST

DEFROST COOK/HOLD

ROAST

PROBE

EXPRESS COOK

DELAY

START

EXPRESS COOK

REMINDER

CLEAR

OFF

MINUTE

POWER

LEVEL

ADD

30 SEC

DISPLAY ON/OFF

SELECTIONS

VENT FAN

SURFACE LIGHT

NIGHT ON

OFF

SOUND KITCHEN

CLOCK

OFF

LEVEL

TIMER

CODES: 0-1-2-3

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

7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see

Your Touch Control Panel section.

securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

8. Hood Controls.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

Surface Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

9. Grease Filters.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven

will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

10. Cooktop Light.

11. Automatic Cooking Guide.

12. Oven Floor.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold

and Auto Roast functions only.

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

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.

Food microwaves best when placed directly on the

oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking

foods on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and

Oven Shelf section for special instructions.)

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except Temp Cook/Hold

and Auto Roast code 4)

This is to certify

that this unit has

been tested in

conformance

C.F.M.

SONES

at 0.10 WG 7.2 Vert.

300 Vert.

300 Hor.

6.8 Hor.

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.

with AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

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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.

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.

• It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Kitchen Timer operates without

microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD

or AUTO 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 Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe

is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to

zero and cooking will begin.

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.

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 4: Set standing or hold time by

touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

KITCHEN

TIMER

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

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

10 minutes.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

TIME

Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.

DEFROST

MICRO

COOK

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

cooking time.

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is

automatically performed, oven display

START

shows instructions entered and the function.

When time is up, the oven signals and

flashes “End.”

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COOKING BY TIME

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

amount of time.

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.)

Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

See the Cooking Guide.

Step 4: Touch START.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

START

Step 1: Fill a cup

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

2/3 full of water,

‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.

add 1 teaspoon of

Step 6: Open the door.

instant coffee and

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.

stir to dissolve.

Use a cup that has

no metal decoration

and is microwave-

safe (refer to

How to Change Power Level When Setting

Micro Cook I

Microwaving Tips section).

Place cup in oven and close door.

EXPRESS COOK

1. Press MICRO COOK.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

MICRO

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad and MINUTE

pad for 1 minute.

Using the Micro Cook II Feature

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 8: Press START.

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.

Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-

safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

MICRO

COOK

At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power

level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”

is shown counting down.

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

touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

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

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

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.)

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.

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.)

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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.

EXPRESS COOK

The oven will signal and turn off automatically

when finished.

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

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The display

DELAY

START

will show the time you entered. The time of

START

REMINDER

day may be displayed by touching the

CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically

start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

clock, without starting the oven.

Step 3: Touch START

pad. The reminder is now

set at the time you

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember

to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

programmed, and will

signal you at that time

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

with a beeping sound until

DELAY

START

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.

REMINDER

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.)

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:

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a

ADD

30 SEC

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.

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.

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.

Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound

level, touch the START pad.

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POPCORN

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the

Popcorn program.

POPCORN

After the popcorn sensor

detects steam, the oven

signals and displays

remaining cooking

time needed.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

POWER

COOK

TIME

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 4: When cooking is

completed, the oven

signals and flashes

‘‘End’’. Open the door

and remove the popcorn.

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

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,

there is a simple adjustment you can make.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a

simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN

pad. (The oven will start

Touch the POPCORN

pad. (The oven will start

immediately.) Then touch

number pad 9. A plus sign

will appear on the display

beside the word “POP”.

immediately.) Then touch

number pad 1. A minus

sign will appear on the

display beside the word

The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time

is being provided.

“POP”. 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

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn

feature in my microwave oven?

A. The 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.

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

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

BEVERAGE

The 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 microwave-safe (refer to

the Microwaving Tips section).

Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need to

touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

BEVERAGE

The oven will signal and turn off automatically

when finished.

CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Beverage

feature may be quite hot. Remove the container

with care.

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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.

To become better acquainted with the defrost

function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen

strawberries by following the steps below.

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.

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.

TIME

DEFROST

• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

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

for 4 minutes.

• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is

How to Change Power Level

completed, the oven signals and flashes

START

“End”, then automatically shuts off.

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

EXPRESS COOK

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Questions and Answers

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

noise. What is it?

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.

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

magnetron is in operation.

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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

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.

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.

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 shown.)

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.

Handle

Sensor

Cable

End

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

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 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.

Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will sound

and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the

temperature.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

medium power.

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.

• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

even heating.

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used

in frozen foods.

• 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.

Questions and Answers

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

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

inserted in food?

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.

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

the oven.

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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.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located on the

inside front of oven when you open the door.

It shows minimum and maximum food weights for

a variety of foods. You will need to know your food

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows

defrost time counting down.

START

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.

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

microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

AUTO

DEFROST

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.

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.

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

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

1–2

Pounds

4–5

6–7

9–10

12–13

14–15

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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

MIN.–MAX.

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Meat

Chops

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over.

Separate and shield

where necessary.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Remove defrosted

pieces.

Remove defrosted areas

and break apart.

Beef Patties

Roast

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Turn over and

shield.

Shield if necessary.

30 minutes

Ribs

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if

necessary.

10 minutes

Steak

Stew

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

Turn over and

separate.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Poultry

Whole Chicken

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over and

shield.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

Turn over.

Shield where

necessary.

20 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Cornish Hens (whole)

Remove wrapper

and turn over.

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Cornish Hens (split)

Seafood

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

Fish Fillets

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

Hold under

cold running

water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.

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

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AUTOMATIC ROASTING

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

be roasted until specified internal temperatures are

reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp

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

Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

automatically switch during roasting, thus providing

even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef

Place pork roast

in cooking bag

and place in

microwave-safe

dish.

roast in cooking

bag on trivet in

microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to

package instructions

for proper use of

cooking bag.) Insert

Place meat in

oven with probe

to the right. Insert

cable end of probe

firmly into

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.

receptacle on

oven wall.

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number

pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for

complete list of recommended codes.)

Step 3: After a

pre-programmed

food temperature is

reached, oven beeps

NOTE: By touching

the AUTO ROAST

pad during cooking,

CODE

4 times and “HOLd”

appears on the display.

the meat’s internal

temperature will be

displayed. (“COOL” will

Step 4: Food will be

held at this temperature

for 60 minutes. The

oven then beeps 4 times

and “End” appears.

FOOD TEMP

CODE

be displayed until meat reaches 90°F.) When pad is

released, doneness code reappears on the display.

Step 2: When you select

Auto Roast codes 1 or

2, the oven signals with

4 beeps and “TURn”

(continued next page)

flashes on the display

CODE

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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AUTOMATIC ROASTING

(continued)

Auto Roast Guide

• Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use

of cooking bag.)

• Insert probe as described in the Automatic

Roasting section.

Minimum End

Temp.

Approx. Time

(minutes per pound)

Hold*

Minutes

Doneness

Display

Food

Code

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

160°F.

170°F.

15–23

23–30

5–10

MEd

WELL

Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

170°F.

185°F.

23–30

16–19

WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

10–15

(Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and

hold at that temperature until done.

Oven switches to Hold

at 180°F., and continues

holding at 180°F. until

you remove food and

touch CLEAR/OFF

pad. If stirring is

Set Auto Simmer like

Auto Roast as explained

in the Automatic

CODE

Roasting section.

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn

oven off.

Display shows ‘‘SIM’’

and ‘‘CODE 4.’’

CODE

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Approx.

Doneness

Display

Food

Beef

Temp.

Time/Hours

Comments

Pot Roast

180°F.

5-7

5-8

SIM

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface.

Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

180°F.

4-6

3-4

SIM

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 procedure as above.

Broiler/Fryer

Ham/Pork

Roast

180°F.

4-6

SIM

Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable

180°F.

7-10

5-7

SIM

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.

Stir every 3 hours.

Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.

Stir after 3 hours.

Split Pea

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REHEAT

Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes

Because all cooking containers must be covered

during automatic reheating, this feature is best with

foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers,

there is no need to look up reheating times in a

cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Reheat is

NOT recommended.

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 pre-

cooked food.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety

of previously

prepared foods

including

Bread products,

foods that must

be reheated

uncovered,

leftovers can be

reheated using

this feature.

foods that

require constant

attention, foods

Reheat is

calling for a dry

recommended for

single-servings of

food or plates of leftovers.

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 REHEAT pad.

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.

No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

Example:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

Beep sounds when steam

is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’

is replaced by time

REHEAT pad. No need to touch

REHEAT

START, the oven will start immediately.

counting down. Rotate

“RHEAT” and “FOOD”

are displayed.

FOOD

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.

FOOD

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

using Reheat, what should I do?

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

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

the reheating time and leaves food too cool.

Cover tightly and reset Reheat.

A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time

until desired temperature is reached.

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COOK

The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods

Because most cooking containers must be covered

during Cook, this feature is best with foods that you

want to steam or retain moisture.

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.

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Cook is

NOT recommended.

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 Auto Roasted.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch 3 control pads—COOK, desired CODE,

and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ appears on the

display and the sensor is activated to sense steam

from food.

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.

Cook Codes

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 COOK

Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows

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

on display, indicating

steam sensor is activated.

DO NOT OPEN DOOR.

OPENING DOOR MAY

AFFECT COOKING

PERFORMANCE.

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.

FOOD

CODE

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.

POWER

COOK

TIME

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REHEAT AND COOK

CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure

good cooking results.

• Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for

best 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.

• 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.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they

can prevent steam from escaping and cause food

to overcook.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control

Guide section.

SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

• 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.

• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven

are dry.

• After completion of Cook cycle, if food needs

additional cooking, return food to oven and use

Micro Cook to finish cooking.

• Match the amount of food to the size of container.

Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

Food

Cook Code Servings Serving Size

Comments

Canned Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables

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

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

Fish

1 to 4

—

8 oz.

4 oz.

Pierce skin with fork.

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken Pieces

1 to 2

pieces

Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with wax paper.

Ground Meat

(Beef, Pork, Turkey)

1/2 to 3 lbs.

Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into

dish. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is

Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.

Foods that require constant stirring will need only

occasional stirring when microwaving.

Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly

contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is

often needed during defrosting or when cooking

certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how

the food should look and taste will help when

adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that

require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will

cook better in regular ovens.

• Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

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

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of

their high fat and sugar content.

• Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to

1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

• Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

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.

• Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering. In both regular baking and microwave

cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more

even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular

ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.

Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper

serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,

you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner

so excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular

ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or

potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When

microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that

all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

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.

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.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods

to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round

shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also

happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings

to avoid toughening.

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.

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.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small

amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat

more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when

you are not using it.

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HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE

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

microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

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

or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

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,

nut or fruit bread

1 piece

9 inch cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

Low (3)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

2 to 4 min.

Dinner rolls, muffins

Medium (5)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

1 to 2 min.

6 to 8

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

(use minimum time for custard)

1 slice

9 inch pie

1/2 to 1 min.

3 to 5 min.

Med-High (7)

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)

1 to 2 cups

Med-High (7)

2 to 4 min.

2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

1 to 2 pieces

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2

1 to 2 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

1 to 2 min.

1 to 1 ⁄ min.

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

Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

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

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

1 to 2 servings

Med-High (7)

1 ⁄ to 2 ⁄ min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 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

3 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

Med-High (7)

1 to 2 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

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

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

1 to 2 servings

Med-High (7)

1 ⁄ to 4 min.

1 ⁄ to 3 min.

Vegetables

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

Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)

1 to 2 servings

1 to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

1 ⁄ to 3 min.

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DEFROSTING GUIDE

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

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

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food

in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using

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

beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).

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

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

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 min.

Sweet rolls

3 to 5 min.

Rearrange after half of time.

(approx. 12 oz.)

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

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

Shellfish, small pieces

7 to 9 min.

5 to 7 min.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half

of time.

(1 lb.)

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks (1 lb.)

3 to 5 min. per lb.

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

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

3 to 5 min.

Ground meat (1 lb.)

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets

5 to 7 min.

12 to 16 min. per lb.

6 to 8 min. per lb.

Turn meat over after first half of time.

Use Power Level Warm (1).

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 20

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

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.

cut up (2 ⁄ to 3 lbs.)

Chicken, whole

(2 ⁄ to 3 lbs.)

18 to 22

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

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,

run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

8 to 14 min. per lb.

6 to 10 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.

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.

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)

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COOKING GUIDE

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

Vegetables

Vegetable

Amount

Time

Comments

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

1 lb.

7 to 9 min.,

Med-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

Rotate dish after half of time.

In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

Beans

(fresh green)

(frozen green)

(frozen lima)

1 lb. cut in half

10-oz. package

10 to 12 min.

6 to 8 min.

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

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

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

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

18 to 22 min.

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

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

(fresh spears)

1 bunch (1 ⁄ to 1 ⁄ lbs.)

8 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.

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.

1 bunch (1 ⁄ to 1 ⁄ lbs.)

(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 9 to 11 min.

8 to 10 min.

In 1 ⁄ - or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

(frozen)

1 lb.

10-oz. package

7 to 9 min.

5 to 7 min.

In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole)

(frozen)

1 medium head

10-oz. package

10 to 14 min.

10 to 17 min.

5 to 7 min.

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

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

Corn

(frozen kernel)

10-oz. package

1 to 5 ears

5 to 7 min.

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

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

3 to 4 min.

per ear

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn

is in husk, use no water; if corn 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.

(frozen)

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

5 to 6 min.

3 to 4 min. per ear

Mixed, vegetables

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

(frozen)

2 lbs. unshelled

10-oz. package

10 to 12 min.

5 to 7 min.

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

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

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed,

white)

(fresh, whole,

sweet or white)

4 potatoes

(6 to 8 oz. each)

1 (6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 12 min.

3 to 4 min.

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 in the oven, 1 inch

apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

(frozen, chopped

and leaf)

10 to 16 oz.

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer

and yellow)

(winter, acorn

or butternut)

1 lb. sliced

5 to 7 min.

In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

8 to 11 min.

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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GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

• Use the shelf only when cooking food on

2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed

directly on the oven floor.

• Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

• Use of shelf with the Cook or Reheat program

is not recommended.

• Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of

oven. Product damage may result.

• Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn

program.

• Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added

capacity heating and reheating in your microwave

oven. Now more than one food may be heated or

reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods

which need to be prepared from scratch should be

cooked without the oven shelf.

Positioning the Shelf

When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly 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.

To position the shelf, tip the back

slightly and fit the shelf support

guides onto the support guides

located at 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.

How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together,

foods which should be served hot must be placed on

the oven floor, while foods which need only to be

warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

bottom 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.

Place on the

floor larger

or more dense

foods, which

need the most

heating, such

as leftover

fried chicken,

casseroles of

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place

on the oven shelf those foods which need only be

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

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.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor

only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

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.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

smelling. 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

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.

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

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,

but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist

or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the

dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.

Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome

trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with

a dry towel.

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.

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.

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LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Cooktop Light/Night Light

To replace

Be sure bulbs to

combination

be replaced are

cooktop/night

light, first

disconnect

power at main

fuse or circuit

breaker panel or pull plug.

cool before

removing. Break

the adhesive seal by

gently unscrewing

the bulbs. Replace

REMOVE SCREW

with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from

your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40S11N/1), which are available in supermarkets and

hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.

Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.

Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment

cover and lower cover until it stops.

Oven Light

Next, remove the single screw

located above door near center

of oven that secures light housing.

Replace burned-out bulb with

a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235), available from

your GE supplier.

To replace your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse

or circuit breaker panel or pull

plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold

it in place.

Clean off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces often. Use a solution

of warm water and detergent.

About 1 tablespoon of ammonia

may be added to the water. Take

care not to touch the filters and

enamel surfaces with this solution;

ammonia will darken metal.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall

PREFERRED

METHOD

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

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.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

Fig. 1

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.

Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance.

grounded. (Fig. 1)

Do not use an extension cord

with this appliance.

WARNING—Improper

use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock.

THE EXHAUST FEATURE

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

metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn

up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting

to the outside.

METAL

FILTER

METAL

FILTER

COOKTOP

LIGHT

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never

operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where

flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry

of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

grasp the “finger hold”

on the filter and slide to

the rear. Then pull filter

downward and to the

front. The filter will

drop out.

To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter

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

ammonia or ammonia products because they will

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to

remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame

slot on the back of the opening.

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

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THE EXHAUST FEATURE

(continued)

Charcoal Filter Kit (for some models)

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not

vented to the outside. Filter Kit model JX81A can be ordered from your GE

supplier. Ask for part WB02X9883.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

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

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

• Door not securely closed.

• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching MICRO COOK pad.

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

START pad.

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

• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or

COOK pad.

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

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

Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast function.

“Error” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

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

could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.

FLOOR OF THE OVEN

IS WARM, EVEN

• The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

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

WHEN THE OVEN

HAS NOT BEEN USED

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door or outer case.

• 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.

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

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

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

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service

company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-

venience (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.

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be

answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For Customers With Special Needs…

2’ 6"

TBXTOLITE

ON WALL

SINGLE CONTROL

FAUCET

800.626.2000

6’ 10"

1’ 0"

Upon request, GE will provide

Braille controls for a variety of GE

appliances, and a brochure to

assist in planning a barrier-free

kitchen for persons with limited

mobility. To obtain these items,

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

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

information or service.

1/8

3’ "

FLUORESCENT

FIXTURE

THIS LIGHT CAN

BE INSTALLED

IN BOTTOM OF

WALL CABINETS

2’ 10"

SECTION A-A

R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.

SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED

SCALE 1’ 1"

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

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 and Accessories

800-626-2002

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

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

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

are accepted.

cover procedures intended 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.

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Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any

part of the microwave oven that

fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

This warranty is extended to

WHAT IS COVERED

the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician’s travel

costs to your home.

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.

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).

• Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

• Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Read your Use and Care

material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center^®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or

used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

• Improper installation.

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.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 164D2966P142

Pub. No. 49-8622

JVM250

Printed in Korea

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