GE Microwave Oven 164 D2092P127 User Manual

Oven  
Con ten ts  
3
9
Adapter Plugs  
Aluminum Foil  
Microwaving Tips  
Minute/Second Timer  
27  
4
Model and Serial Numbers  
Power Levels  
Appliance Registration  
Care and  
2
9-11  
25.26  
Precautions  
Problem Solver  
2-5  
28  
Consumer Services  
Control Panel  
31  
6,7  
2-5  
10  
Cooking Complete Reminder 8  
Safety Instructions  
Time Cook  
18-24  
Cooking Guide  
11  
16, 17  
9
Time Defrost  
Warranty  
Defrosting Guide  
Delayed Cooking  
Back Cover  
Exhaust Fan  
Extension Cords  
6,26  
27  
Features  
8
Glossary of Microwave Terms  
Grease Filter  
Grounding Instructions  
26  
27  
Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15  
Hold Time  
9
Light Bulb Replacement  
27  
Microwave Cookware Guide 13  
800.6262000  
Model  
The  
output  
of this microwave oven  
is 750  
Test  
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why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
This appliance must be registered.  
Please be certain that it is.  
Before using your oven,  
read this book carefully.  
Write to:  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
It is intended to help you operate  
and maintain your new microwave  
oven properly.  
GE Appliances  
Range Product Service  
Appliance Park  
Louisville.  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Consumer Affairs  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville,  
If you received a  
damaged oven . . .  
FINALLY, if your problem is  
not resolved, write:  
Immediately contact the dealer  
(or builder) that sold you the oven.  
Major Appliance  
Consumer Action Panel  
20 North  
Drive  
Save time and money.  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
Before you request service . . .  
check the Problem Solver on  
page 28. It lists causes of minor  
operating problems that you can  
correct yourself.  
Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
PRECAUTIONS  
TO AVOID  
You’ll find them on a label inside  
the oven on the upper left side.  
These numbers are also on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration card that came with  
your microwave oven. Before  
sending in this card, please write  
these numbers here:  
POSSIBLE  
All these things are normal  
with your microwave oven.  
EXPOSURE TO  
Steam or vapor escaping from  
around the door.  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
ENERGY  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Dimming oven light and change  
(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.  
in blower sound may occur while  
operating at power levels other  
than high.  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your microwave oven.  
. Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
Some TV-Radio interference  
Be sure your microwave  
oven is registered.  
(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.  
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.  
It is important that we know the  
location of your microwave oven  
should a need occur for adjustments.  
(c) Do Not Operate the oven  
if it is damaged. It is particularly  
important that the oven door close  
properly and that there is no  
damage to the:  
Your supplier is responsible for  
registering you as the owner.  
If you need service . . .  
Please check with your supplier  
to be sure he has done so; also send  
in your Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card. If you move, or  
if you are not the original purchaser,  
please write to us, stating model  
and serial numbers.  
To obtain service, see the  
Consumer Services page in the  
back of this book.  
(1) door (bent)  
We’re proud of our service and  
want you to be pleased. If for some  
reason you are not happy with the  
service you receive, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
(2) hinges and latches  
loosened)  
or  
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.  
(d) The Oven Should Not be  
adjusted or repaired by anyone  
except properly qualified service  
personnel.  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
See door surface cleaning  
When using electrical appliances,  
safety precautions should be  
followed, including the following:  
Microwaving Tips  
instructions on page 25.  
Make sure all cookware used in  
This appliance should be  
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.”  
serviced  
by qualified service  
WARNING–TO reduce  
the risk of burns, electric shock,  
fire, injury to persons or exposure  
to excessive microwave energy:  
personnel. Contact nearest  
authorized service facility for  
examination,  
or adjustment.  
As with any appliance,  
Use this appliance only for  
supervision is necessary when  
used by children.  
intended use as described this  
manual.  
To reduce the risk of fire in  
Read and follow the specific  
“PRECAUTIONS AVOID  
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO  
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY” on page 2.  
the oven cavity:  
–Do not overcook  
attend appliance if paper, plastic, “  
or other combustible  
placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
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are  
This appliance must be  
grounded. Connect only to  
properly grounded outlet. See  
–Remove wire twist-ties from  
paper or plastic bags before  
bags oven.  
on page  
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 one cup water—set  
the measuring cup either in or next  
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at  
high. If the dish heats, it should not  
be used for microwaving. If the dish  
remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is  
microwave-safe.  
—Do not use your microwave  
oven to dry newspapers.  
not use recycled paper  
products. Recycled paper towels,  
napkins and wax paper can  
contain metal flecks which may  
cause arcing or ignite.  
products containing nylon or  
nylon filaments should be  
avoided, as they may also ignite.  
This microwave 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 own electrical  
outlet, to prevent flickering of  
lights, blowing of fuse or  
tripping of circuit breaker.  
Install or locate this appliance  
–Do not pop popcorn in your  
microwave oven  
microwave popcorn accessory or  
unless you use popcorn labeled for  
use in microwave ovens.  
Paper towels, wax paper and  
only in accordance with the  
provided Initiation  
in a  
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.  
Do not cover or block any  
openings on the appliance.  
–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  
Do not use outdoors.  
. Some microwaved foods  
require stirring, rotating or  
rearranging. Check the Cooking  
Guide.  
Do not immerse power cord  
or plug in water.  
Keep power cord away from  
heated surfaces.  
Steam builds up pressure in  
Do not let power cord hang  
foods which are tightly covered  
by a skin or membrane. Pierce  
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken  
livers to prevent bursting.  
over edge of table or counter.  
prolongs the life of the oven.  
Do not operate this appliance if  
–Do not overcook  
They could dehydrate and catch  
fire, causing damage to your oven.  
it has a damaged power cord or  
plug, if it is not working properly,  
or if it has been damaged or  
dropped.  
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Foods cooked in liquids (such  
Foods with unbroken outer  
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn  
oven off, and disconnect power  
cord, or shut off power at the fuse  
or circuit breaker panel.  
as pasta) may tend to boil over  
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.  
more rapidly than  
containing  
less moisture. Should this occur,  
refer to page 25 for instructions on  
how to clean the inside of the oven.  
.
products such as  
eggs and sealed containers-for  
example, closed explode  
Thermometer—Do not use  
Not  
plastic wrap is suitable  
a thermometer in food you are  
microwaving unless the  
thermometer is designed or  
recommended for use in the  
microwave oven.  
and should not be heated in this  
microwave oven. Such use of the  
microwave oven could result in  
injury.  
for use in microwave ovens.  
Check the package for proper use.  
cooking  
and tightly  
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,  
Avoid heating baby food in  
Plastic cookware-Plastic  
glass jars, even without their lids;  
especially meat and egg mixtures.  
cookware designed for microwave  
cooking is very useful, but should  
be used carefully. Even  
.
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  
beverages in narrow-necked  
plastic storage containers  
at least  
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.  
be  
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.  
because  
Use  
only as directed in  
this book. TV dinners maybe  
microwaved in foil trays less than  
3/4” high; remove top foil cover  
and return tray to box. When  
Spontaneous boiling—Under  
certain special circumstances,  
liquids may start to boil during or  
shortly after removal from the  
microwave oven. To prevent burns  
from splashing liquid, stir the  
liquid briefly before removing the  
using metal in  
microwave  
oven, keep metal (other  
microwaving. Do not permit  
children to use plastic cookware  
without complete supervision.  
metal  
at least 1 inch away  
from sides of oven.  
container from the  
oven.  
Cookware may become hot  
When cooking pork, follow  
because of heat transferred from  
the heated food, Pot holders may  
be needed to handle the cookware.  
the directions  
cook the meat to an internal  
temperature of at least  
and always  
This assures that, in the remote  
possibility that trichina may be  
present in the meat, it will be  
meat will be safe to eat.  
Sometimes, the oven floor can  
become too to touch. Be  
careful touching the floor  
and cooking,  
not boil eggs in a microwave  
oven. Pressure  
buildup inside  
egg yolk and will cause it to  
burst, possibly resulting in injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
THE EXHAUST HOOD  
SAVE THESE  
Have it instilled and properly  
INSTRUCTIONS  
grounded by a  
See the special instigation  
packed with the microwave oven.  
Optional  
Available at extra cost from your  
GE supplier.  
The exhaust fan in  
oven  
under  
will operate  
Charcoal Filter Kit for  
non-vented installation.  
certain conditions (see Automatic  
Fan Feature, page 6). While the  
fan is operating, caution is  
required to prevent the  
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.  
causes smoking and greasy  
that may ignite and spread  
if exhaust fan is operating. To  
minimize automatic fan operation,  
use adequate sized cookware and  
use high heat  
when necessary.  
—In the event of a grease  
smother flaming pan on surface  
unit by covering pan completely  
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet  
or flat  
–Never flame foods under  
the oven with the exhaust fan  
operating because it may spread  
the flames.  
–Keep hood and grease filters  
clean, according to instructions on  
page 26, to maintain good venting  
and avoid grease  
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Your Touch Control Panel  
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven  
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s  
designed to be easy to use and understand.  
8.  
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 cooking.  
(See page 9.)  
When You Plug in the Oven  
9. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking  
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and all  
of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights  
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.  
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is  
ready for use.  
time, defrosting time, time of day or power level.  
10. AUTO START. Allows you to program your oven to  
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour  
delay. (See page 10.)  
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence  
START. After all selections are made, touch this pad  
to start the oven.  
recurs, and  
must reset Clock after touching the  
CLEAR/OFF pad.  
LIGHT. Touch ON to illuminate counter.  
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature  
during cooking functions, power level being used,  
cooking mode and instructions.  
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE  
2. TIME COOK I & 11. Microwave for a preset amount  
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you  
may change power level after entering cooking time. See  
page 10. )  
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,  
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures  
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the  
microwave oven.  
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power  
level (Low). (If desired, you may change power  
after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)  
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust  
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if  
-
excessive temperatures occur.  
this happen, the fan  
cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically  
turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may  
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range  
and microwave oven controls have been turned off.  
4. 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  
touch number pads 1, 3 and O and  
will appear on the display. Then touch the START pad.  
To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.  
5. 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.  
6. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven  
and erases all settings (except time of day).  
7. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the  
different fan speeds.  
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Features of Your Microwave Oven  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
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.  
1.0 Cubic Foot  
Oven Interior  
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open  
door. Door must be securely  
latched for oven to operate.  
6. Recirculating Filter. See  
page 26.  
9. Hood Controls.  
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.  
Light. Press ON or OFF.  
7. Oven Light. Light comes on  
when door is opened or when oven  
is operating in any function.  
2. Door Latches.  
10. Grease Filters.  
Light.  
3. Window with Metal Shield.  
Screen allows cooking to be viewed  
while keeping microwaves confined  
in oven.  
8. Touch Control  
and  
Oven Floor.  
Display. For detailed  
information on each feature,  
see pages 6 and 7.  
4. Model and Serial Numbers.  
5. Oven Vent.  
This is to certify that  
this unit has been tested  
in conformance with  
Bulletin No. 210  
at 0.10  
230  
237 Her.  
5.5  
6.7 Her.  
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Cooking  
Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed  
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven  
Time Cook I &11 allows  
to  
signals and flashes  
Oven,  
microwave  
a
light and fan shut off.  
time using automatic power level  
10 (High), or change power level  
automatically.  
Step 8: At the end of “COOK  
TIME the second power  
is  
Step 6: Open the door.  
displayed and “COOK TIME II”  
is shown counting down.  
Power  
10 (High) is  
Using the  
Feature  
Cook II  
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 9: When time is up, the oven  
signals and flashes  
The  
The Time Cook II feature lets you  
set two time cooking functions  
within one program. This is ideal  
if you want to change power levels  
during your cooking operations.  
Here’s how to do it.  
oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 10: Open the door.  
How to Use Auto  
The Auto Start feature allows you  
to program your oven to begin  
cooking at a preset time of  
Step 1: Place food in oven in  
microwave-safe container and close  
the door.  
up to a  
delay.  
To Use Auto Start  
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 on page 3).  
Place cup in oven and close door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK & 11.  
O“ and “POWER  
Display shows “:  
“ENTER COOK  
I“ flashes.  
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  
oven will automatically start at the  
desired time.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.  
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER  
Step 3: Select your cooking time.  
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a  
cooking time of two minutes and 15  
“ENTER COOK  
1’7 flashes.  
Step 3: Select your cooking time.  
Touch 1, 0 and O for a cooking time  
of one minute. Display shows  
seconds. Display shows  
and  
“POWER  
flashes.  
“COOK TIME I“  
and “POWER  
TIME I“ flashes.  
“COOK  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 5: Set your cooking 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” at right.)  
How to Change Power  
After setting cooking time,  
touch POWER LEVEL pad,  
then touch desired number for  
new power level.  
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK  
TIME “POWER 10” and time,  
counting down, show on display.  
Step 6: Touch the START pad.  
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Defrosting  
Time Defrost is designed for  
speedy thawing of frozen food  
and is one of the great advantages  
of a microwave oven.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. When I touch the START pad,  
I hear a dull thumping noise.  
What is it?  
Power level 3 is automatically set  
defrosting, but may change  
more flexibility.  
A. This sound is normal. It is  
letting you know the oven is using a  
power level lower than 10 (High).  
this  
. See the Defrosting Guide for  
defrosting help.  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
TIME” and time, counting  
down, show on the display. When  
cycle is completed, the oven  
signals, flashes “End,” then  
automatically shuts off.  
Q. Can I defrost small items in  
a hurry?  
To become better acquainted with  
the defrost function, defrost frozen  
A. Yes, but they will need more  
frequent attention than usual. Raise  
the power level after entering the  
time by touching the desired power  
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the  
total defrosting time about in 1/2;  
power level 10 cuts the total  
defrosting time to approximately  
During either, rotate or stir  
food frequently.  
pork chops by  
below.  
steps  
Step 1: Place package of frozen  
chops in the oven and close door.  
Be sure package contains no metal.  
Step 5: Turn package over, close  
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set  
remaining half of defrosting time.  
Touch the START pad.  
Step 6: When oven signals and  
flashes  
open door, remove  
Q. Why don’t the defrosting  
times in the Defrosting Guide  
seem right for my food?  
package and separate chops to  
finish defrosting.  
A. These times are averages.  
Defrosting time can vary according  
to the temperature in your freezer.  
Set your oven for the time indicated  
in the Defrosting Guide. If your  
food is still not completely thawed  
at the end of that time, reset your  
oven and adjust the time  
Defrosting  
Foods frozen in paper or plastic  
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST  
pad. Display shows “: O“ and  
can be defrosted in the  
“POWER  
“ENTER  
TIME” flashes.  
accordingly.  
Q. Should all foods be completely  
thawed before cooking?  
For even defrosting, some foods  
A. Some foods should not be  
completely thawed before cooking.  
For example, fish cooks so quickly  
it is better to begin cooking it while  
still slightly frozen.  
need to be broken up or separated  
part of the way through the  
defrosting time.  
Step 3: Select one half of the total  
defrosting time recommended in  
the Defrosting Guide. For example,  
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.  
Display shows  
“POWER 3  
flashes.  
Q. Can I open the door during  
Time Defrost to check on the  
progress of my food?  
TIME”  
A. Yes. You may open the door at  
any time during microwaving. To  
resume defrosting, close the door  
and touch the START pad. The  
oven begins operating if time is left  
on timer. If not, reset timer.  
. Family-size, pre-packaged  
frozen entrees can be defrosted  
and microwaved. If the food is in  
a foil container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
How to Change Power  
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After setting defrosting time,  
touch POWER LEVEL pad,  
then touch desired number for  
new power level.  
Check the Defrosting Guide for  
other defrosting tips.  
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Glossary of Microwave  
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best  
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.  
to  
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 conventionally.  
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  
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent  
bursting.  
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and  
seafood, microwave well.  
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and  
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.  
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their  
high fat and sugar content.  
Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to  
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid  
overcooking.  
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring,  
Basic Microwave Guidelines  
but are not needed to prevent sticking.  
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave  
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to  
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or  
pieces of cake.  
. Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and  
vegetables after cooking.  
Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking,  
covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and  
reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering  
allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or  
covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when  
microwaving.  
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods  
to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round  
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive  
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen  
when cooking conventionally.  
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you  
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so  
excess steam can escape.  
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as  
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to  
avoid toughening.  
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very  
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is  
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in  
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat  
can disperse evenly.  
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, 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.  
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.  
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 conventionally will need  
only occasional stirring when microwaving.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Time. In conventional cooking, 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.  
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.  
Shielding. In a conventional 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.  
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat  
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when  
you are not using it.  
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Adapting  
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave  
Microwave Uses  
of Cookware  
Avoid using.  
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes  
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will  
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is  
closer than 1 inch to oven walls.  
Foil baking trays  
Use for shielding.  
Aluminum foil  
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.  
Metal or partially metal pots, pans,  
thermometers, skewers and twist ties  
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat  
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do  
not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.  
Glass jars and bottles  
Cooking and heating.  
Microwave plastics  
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food  
is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.  
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups  
Cooking and heating.  
Oven glass and ceramic  
Dinnerware  
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s  
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.  
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of  
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use  
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.  
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.  
Paper towels, paper napkins and  
wax paper  
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in  
bags and storage bags  
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).  
Heating (storage bags).  
Cooking and heating.  
Cooking and heating.  
Warming.  
Paperboard trays used for frozen  
entrees and dinners  
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen  
entrees and dinners  
Straw, wicker and wood  
Cookware  
Always check the cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations before using any cookware  
in the oven.  
Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in  
cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit  
in the oven.  
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Heating or Reheating Guide  
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked  
foods stored in refrigerator at room temperature. Use  
microwave-safecookware.  
4.  
sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or  
bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is  
heated throughout,  
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions arc some  
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.  
If you use a meat thermometer  
safe for use in microwave ovens.  
cooking, make sure it is  
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the  
is the  
last to heat. Foods heated to  
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit  
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.  
to  
will provide safe,  
personal taste  
Item  
Amount  
Power  
Time  
Appetizers  
Dips: cream or processed  
cup  
1 cup  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
2
to 3  
to 5 min.  
Pastry bites:  
pizzas, egg rolls, etc.  
2 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
2 to 4 min.  
Saucy: meatballs,  
cocktail franks, etc.  
cup per serving)  
I to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Tip: Cover  
appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap, Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness  
Bakery Foods  
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,  
piece  
pieces  
4 pieces  
9-in. cake or  
12 rolls or  
doughnuts  
(3)  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
to  
min.  
nut or fruit bread  
2
to 2 min.  
2
min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Dinner rolls, muffins  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
to  
min.  
2
4
6
to min.  
to  
to 2 min.  
to min.  
min.  
to 8  
Pie: fruit, nut or custard  
of 9-in. pie  
(use minimum time for custard)  
1 slice  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
2 slices  
4 slices  
9-in. pie  
1 to  
min.  
2
to 3 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Cocoa, other milk based  
(6  
(9 oz./cup)  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 2 cups  
1 to 2 cups  
3 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Coffee, tea, cider  
(6  
(9 oz./cup)  
OZ./CUP)  
I
to 2 cups  
to 2 cups  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to 3 min.  
6 to 7 min.  
Gravies & Sauces  
chocolate, butterscotch, etc.  
cup  
1 cup  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
Gravies: giblet or creamy  
High (10)  
High (10)  
cup  
1 cup  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
Meat or main dish sauces, such as  
spaghetti sauce, etc.  
cup  
cup  
can (I6 oz. )  
High  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.  
Griddle Foods  
Pancakes,  
toast or  
Plain, no topping  
Syrup & butter  
2 or 3 pieces  
2 or 3  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to  
I to  
min.  
min.  
Tip: Do not cover.  
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Item  
Amount  
Power  
Time  
and Main Dishes  
Chicken pieces  
I to 2 pieces  
3 to 4 pieces  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Hamburgers or meatloaf  
(4 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
4 to 5 min.  
Hot dogs and sausages  
1 to 2  
3 to 4  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to min.  
I to 2 min.  
Rice and pasta  
I to 2 servings  
High (10)  
1 to 3 min.  
cup per serving)  
Saucy, main dishes: chop  
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and  
cheese, etc.  
spaghetti,  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
can (I6 oz. )  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
6 to min.  
5 to 7 min.  
(%-1 cup per serving)  
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces  
1 to 2 servings  
to 4 servings  
Meal-High(7)  
(7)  
2 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Thinly-sliced meat  
(3 to 4 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High(7)  
1 to 3 min.  
2 to 5 min.  
Topped or mixed with sauce  
2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
5 to 6 min.  
cup per serving)  
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 l/2 turn after  
of cooking time.  
Plate of  
Meat plus 2 vegetables  
1 plate  
High (10)  
3 to 4 min.  
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Sandwiches  
Meat-cheese filling: with 2  
of bread  
to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High(7)  
to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Moist filling: Sloppy  
barbecue, ham  
to 2 servings  
to 4 servings  
(7)  
(7)  
to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
etc. in bun  
cup per serving)  
3
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.  
soups  
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)  
1 to  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (10 oz. )  
2
servings  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High(7)  
2 to 3 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
6 to 7 min.  
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)  
1 to servings  
3 to 4 servings  
can (10 oz. )  
2
High (10)  
High  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Vegetables  
pieces or whole: asparagus spears,  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (16 oz. )  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
4 min.  
corn on the cob, etc.  
Mashed  
I
to 2 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
cup per serving)  
3 to 4 servings  
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
can (16 oz.)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.  
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Defrosting Guide  
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without  
3.  
sure large meats arc completely defrosted before cooking.  
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil  
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 (l).  
place food in  
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  
food. Turn food over, if  
break apart or separate food  
possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of  
First Half  
Second Half  
Time, Min.  
Time, Min.  
Food  
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
2 to 3  
1 to 2  
none  
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half  
Let stand 5 to minutes before serving.  
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
Bread, buns or rolls  
(8 to 16  
OZ.)  
2 to 3  
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer  
(I7 oz. )  
2 to 3  
3 to 6  
none  
none  
Cake, plain. 1 layer  
Cheesecake,  
or  
fruit-topped (I7 to 19 oz. )  
none  
to 2  
6 to  
Coffee cakes  
(11 to  
oz. )  
Let stand 5 minutes before serving  
to 2  
Reposition after first half of time.  
Rearrange after first half of  
Cream or custard pie  
(I4 oz. )  
to each  
none  
Crunch cakes & cupcakes  
Doughnuts  
or 2)  
(4 6)  
to  
none  
1 to 2  
to 2  
1
Turn  
after first half of  
2
French toast (2 slices)  
7 to 9  
2 to 4  
2 to  
none  
none  
2 to  
Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )  
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
Rearrange after first half of time.  
Pound cake (1  
oz. )  
Sweet rolls  
OZ.)  
& Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Fillets:  
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)  
Freshly frozen (1 lb. )  
5 to 7  
5 to  
4 to 5  
4 to 5  
Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in  
cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After  
second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.  
Shellfish, blocks:  
Crab meat  
2
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first  
half of time.  
2
package)  
4 to 6  
4 to 6  
Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.  
4 to 6  
4 to 6  
Oysters  
can)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of  
time.  
Scallops (l-lb. package)  
Shellfish, large:  
Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first  
half of time.  
2 to  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
Crab legs. I to 2  
(8 to 10  
OZ.)  
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first  
half of time.  
3 to 4  
Lobster tails. 1 to 2  
(6 to 9  
OZ.)  
3
2
to  
4
3
to  
4
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after  
first half of  
Shellfish, small pieces  
(1 lb.)  
none  
to  
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.  
to  
(6 to 12 oz. )  
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After  
second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete  
defrosting.  
3
2
4
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz. )  
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First Half Second Half  
Time, Min. Time, Min.  
Food  
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Fresh (10  
oz. )  
2
2
Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,  
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.  
Plastic pouch-l to 2  
Place package in oven. Flex package once.  
I to 3  
3 to4  
package)  
Meat  
Level: Defrost (3)]  
Bacon (1 lb. )  
2 to 3 pcr lb.  
2 to 3 per  
2
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until  
can be  
(1 lb.)  
2 to 3  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Ground: beef& pork  
(1 lb. )  
(2 Ibs. )  
3 to4  
6 to  
to4  
6 to  
Turn meat over after first halfoftime.  
Turn meat over after  
halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat  
second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block and microwave  
to 2 minutes more.  
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after  
(5 Ibs. )  
to 13  
to 13  
second half of  
Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more. Scrape  
and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave to 5 minutes  
more.  
Roast: beef, lamb. veal*  
t04 Ibs. )  
8 to 10 per  
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of  
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  
8 to 10 per lb.  
6 to 8 per lb.  
4 to 6 pcr lb.  
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of  
Roast, pork  
t04 Ibs. )  
time. Defrost for second half  
Let stand for 30 minutes to 1  
Sausage, bulk  
(l-lb. tray)  
(l-lb. roll)  
Turn over after first  
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
2 to  
2 to 3  
2 to 4  
3 to 4  
Sausage, links  
(1 to I Ibs. )  
Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.  
2
1
to 2  
2
2 to 3  
Turn over and separate after first halfoftime. Remove patties as  
they  
Sausage, patties  
package)  
Spareribs, pork  
(2 to 3 Ibs.)  
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first  
After second halfoftime, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to  
complete defrosting.  
2 to4 per lb.  
2 to4 per lb.  
3 to5 per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time  
and shield warm areas with foil. After second halfoftime, separate  
pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.  
chops cutlets  
3 to5 per  
*USC Warm (1) for roasts,  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turnover after first half of  
time. After second halfoftime, separate pieces and place in cooking  
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few  
minutes to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, broiler-fryer,  
cut (2 3 Ibs. )  
9
to 11  
9
11  
Chicken, whole  
(2 to Ibs.)  
12 to  
to  
Place wrapped  
chicken over.  
in dish. After first half  
warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run  
unwrap and turn  
cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
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.  
hen  
5
4
to  
to  
5 per  
4 to 6 per lb.  
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first  
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be  
removed.  
lb.  
Duckling  
3 to 5 per lb.  
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After  
first halfoftime, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.  
Defrost for second halfoftime. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete  
defrosting.  
3
to5 per lb.  
Turkey breast (4 to 5 Ibs.)  
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Cooking Guide  
Breads  
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If  
desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped  
nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown color on  
upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown  
sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,  
fried onion rings.  
Food  
Power  
&
Cover  
Coffee cakes  
8-in. round or No  
square dish  
Meal-High (7)  
8 to 10 min.  
Place batter in greased dish.  
Corn bread  
8-to 9-in.  
tube dish*  
No  
No  
Meal-High (7)  
9 to 11 min.  
Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped,  
canned,  
fried onions before  
microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down  
to serve,  
Mu  
Paper-lined  
muffin cups  
(Do not use  
foil liners. )  
High (10)  
Use microwave-safe muffin container or  
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting  
down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins  
may be done before others, Remove muffins  
as they are done, and continue cooking  
remaining muffins a few seconds longer.  
(1 Muffin)  
(2 to 4 Muffins)  
(3 to 6 Muffins)  
1 to  
min.  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Quick breads,  
from a mix  
Glass loaf  
dish  
No  
Meal-High (7)  
11 to 16 min.  
Shield corners after half of cooking time.  
When done, toothpick inserted in center  
will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes  
before turning out of dish. Cool.  
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass  
open-side-up in center.  
Cakes and Desserts  
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.  
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line  
them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )  
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into  
center comes out clean.  
4.  
cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden  
board to minutes before inverting.  
5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate  
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.  
Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for  
microwaving.  
Food  
Power  
&
Cover  
Baked apples  
or pears  
Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.  
Core and center of apple with 2  
tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8  
teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons  
water for each piece of fruit.  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
2 to 4 min.  
per piece  
safe dish or  
casserole  
Bar cookies  
8-in. square  
dish  
No  
No  
No  
No  
High (10)  
5 to 7 min.  
Grease dish before adding batter.  
Cut when cool.  
Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand  
5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting,  
Commercial mix  
8-in. round or  
square dish  
High (10)  
Meal-High(7)  
2 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
(18 20  
02,)  
Fluted tube  
cake pan  
High  
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cool,  
before inverting.  
11 to 13 min.  
When cooking several cupcakes, some  
be done before others. Remove cupcakes as  
they are done and continue cooking  
High  
Cupcakes—6  
Paper-lined  
to 3 min.  
remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.  
Pineapple upside  
down cake  
When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes  
out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish  
stand over cake a few minutes.  
8-in. round  
dish  
No  
High  
10 to 12 min.  
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Candies  
2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware  
carefully.  
1. Always usc microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt  
chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in  
paper bowl to melt.  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
min.  
Unwrap a  
package of caramels into  
Caramel apples  
I
pint (2-cup)  
High (10)  
measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water.  
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip  
4 apples into mixture.  
measure  
to 5 min.  
Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in  
Chocolate bark  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Yes  
casserole  
or bowl  
container. Microwave to  
Add 1 cup  
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax  
paper on cookie sheet.  
In large glass bowl, melt  
until firm.  
cup butter. Add  
crisp  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Yes  
min. to  
package marshmallows, cover with  
wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5  
cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into  
buttered dish.  
melt butter, 31A  
min. to melt  
marshmallows  
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and  
marshmallow.  
S’Mores  
Paper napkin  
or paper plate  
High (10)  
15 to 25  
seconds  
No  
Cereal,  
and Rice  
4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic  
wrap, turn back one corner to vent  
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.  
2. For pasta, usc about one-half the amount of water needed for  
boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon  
(optional, to prevent sticking).  
5. Stir or rearrange after  
time. Drain pasta  
immediately after microwaving.  
6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the  
same.  
3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for  
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
Increase casserole size for more than one  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
per serving  
casserole No  
Oatmeal,  
old fashioned  
serving. Increase time about  
each additional serving  
Stir after half of cooking  
minutes for  
are cooking.  
or  
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions  
for amount of water and microwave at (10) for to 1 minute.  
Add  
cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.  
2 to 3 min.  
18 to 21 min.  
to min.  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
Rice, minute  
2-qt. casserole  
cups)  
Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
Rice, regular  
long grain (1 cup)  
casserole  
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after  
minutes.  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Spaghetti (16 oz. )  
Plastic wrap  
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Guide  
Cheese and  
1. Eggs maybe prepared many ways the microwave oven. Always  
3. Cook  
until set. They are delicate and can toughen  
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.  
if overcooked.  
2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in  
the shell. They  
explode.  
Power  
&
Food  
Cover  
Cheese  
Microwave-  
Make basic white sauce, substituting wine  
for Add cheese and microwave at  
Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking  
every 2 minutes.  
Fondue  
Cover or  
High (10)  
To make sauce  
3 to 5 min.  
8 to 9 min.  
plastic wrap  
safe  
dish  
Medium (5)  
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent  
bursting.  
Buttered  
custard cup  
Plastic wrap  
No  
1 to min.  
per egg  
eggs  
Medium (5)  
High (10)  
9-in. pie plate  
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave  
to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.  
Omelet  
butter  
to min.  
1 to 2 min.  
1/2  
High (10)  
High  
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on  
5 to 6 min.  
2 cups  
Poached eggs  
Casserole  
cover  
High (10). Break eggs onto  
puncturing  
casserole  
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon  
and slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at  
Medium (5) to minute per egg. Let  
stand in water a few minutes.  
water.  
to 1 min.  
per egg  
Medium (5)  
Pour filling into precooked 9-inch pie  
Quiche  
9-in. pie  
No  
No  
Meal-High (7)  
High (10)  
to 22 min.  
Scramble eggs with teaspoon butter and  
Glass  
measuring cup  
or casserole  
to 1 min.  
per egg  
Scrambled  
1 tablespoon milk per egg.  
in oven and  
microwave for of total time. Stir set  
portions from the outside to the center. Allow  
to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.  
and Seafood  
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use  
a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.  
1. Fish is done when it flakes  
when tested with a fork. Center  
be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish  
may  
stands a few minutes after cooking.  
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.  
Cover  
Power  
High (10)  
High  
&
Food  
in dish with hinged side out  
Pie plate or  
shallow dish  
Plastic wrap  
4 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Clams,  
6
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn  
Wax paperer  
plastic wrap  
Oblong dish  
Fillets or  
(1 lb.)  
steaks over  
of cooking time.  
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.  
Rearrange after 4 minutes.  
Pie plate or  
shallow dish  
Plastic wrap  
High (10)  
High (10)  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 9 min.  
Shrimp–1 lb.  
(peeled)  
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups  
hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.  
casserole  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
lb.  
(unpeeled)  
Oblong dish  
Plastic wrap  
High (10)  
5 to 7 min.  
per lb.  
Shield head and thin  
with aluminum foil.  
Whole fish  
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Gravies & Sauces  
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine  
or herbs.  
1.  
thick, chunky sauces prevent spattering.  
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while  
microwaving.  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
Gravies and  
sauces  
thickened with  
flour or cornstarch  
cup)  
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to  
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish  
microwaving. Increase time I to 2 minutes  
per additional cup of sauce.  
4
7 min.  
Medium (5)  
No  
Casserole  
Microwave butter just to melting. For  
clarified butter, bring boil then let stand  
I to 2 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Melted butter  
sauces, clarified  
butter ( cup)  
Glass measure No  
until layers separate. Pour  
top layer.  
and use clear,  
Stir ingredients together, then microwave.  
stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand  
5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.  
Thick  
barbecue or  
sauces  
Yes  
No  
Casserole,  
bowl  
(2 cups)  
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated  
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.  
Thin, liquid sauces Casserole  
(Au  
clam, etc. )  
(1 cup)  
Meats  
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before  
carving.  
1.  
usc a cooking bag when cooking beef,  
pork or veal  
roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.  
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in  
microwave-safe dish.  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is  
safe for use in microwave ovens.  
I
I
Power  
& Time  
Comments  
Cover  
Food  
(or Internal Temp.)  
Beef  
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or  
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook  
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,  
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
High (10)  
No  
Casserole  
Ground, crumbled  
(for casseroles  
or soup)  
(1 lb. )  
(1  
5 to 7 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
Round dish: arrange  
circle around edge of dish.  
l-in. apart in  
Wax paperer  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
Round or  
oblong dish  
Meatballs  
(1 lb.)  
(2  
6 to 8 min.  
9 to min.  
Oblong dish: arrange  
Rearrange after  
to apart.  
of cooking time.  
Meal-High (7)  
or cook  
to 170°  
Plastic wrap  
Wax paper  
Meatloaf  
(Round  
(Loaf shape)  
Pie plate or  
loaf dish  
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.  
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.  
15 to 20 min.  
25 to 30 min.  
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered  
and turn patties over. If desired, add  
browning sauce.  
High (10)  
Oblong glass  
dish (with trivet  
if desired)  
or ceramic  
dinner plate  
Patties  
(4 patties per lb.)  
I to 2 patties  
3 to 4 patties  
3 to 5 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup  
water to cooking bag. Turn over after half of  
cooking time. Add vegetables if desired  
after half of cooking time. Recover and  
finish.  
24 to 29 min.  
per lb.  
Low (3)  
Oblong dish  
or casserole  
Cooking bag  
roasts  
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn  
over after half of cooking time. Let meat  
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after  
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat  
and cook vegetables in broth.  
120 to  
Medium (5)  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
Casserole  
Simmered beef  
(corned beef or  
brisket)  
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Meats (continued)  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
Internal  
Beef (continued)  
roasts (rib,  
high quality rump.  
sirloin tip)  
dish  
Medium (5) Min.  
Internal  
Temp.  
Turn roasts over  
Let 10  
time,  
before carving.  
Cooking  
per lb.  
Rare  
to  
Medium  
well  
to  
to 20  
170°  
Lamb  
Chops (l-in. thick)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
N()  
(7)  
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn  
after halfofcooking time,  
over  
6 to min.  
4 chops  
Roast  
(Leg or Shoulder)  
2-qt. oblong  
Medium (5) Min.  
Internal  
Temp.  
Place  
dish. Turn over after  
10 minutes before carving.  
fat-side-down in microwave-safe  
Cooking  
dish  
trivet  
per lb.  
time.  
Medium  
Well  
to 15  
12  
160°  
170°  
Pork  
Bacon  
High (10)  
Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on  
trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To  
Paper towel  
to min.  
safe plate or  
oblong dish  
microwave  
than I layer of bacon, use  
oblong dish and place a paper  
each layer of bacon. Cover w  
to prevent spatters.  
between  
paper towel  
Canadian bacon  
2 slices  
Wax paper  
High (10)  
Arrange in single  
cookware  
1 to min.  
min.  
4
slices  
2
2
6 slices  
2
to min.  
Ham, precooked:  
canned, butt  
or shank  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Medium (5)  
Cooking bag  
to min.  
per lb.  
Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham  
after halfofcooking time.  
Ham,  
(1- to 2-in. thick)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Wax paper  
High (10)  
Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes,  
10 to 15 min.  
Pork  
l-in.  
Medium (5)  
Brush with  
sauce or browning  
Plastic wrap  
safe cookware  
10 to min.  
13 to 16 min.  
to min.  
agent. if desired. Turn over after half of  
cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10  
minutes before serving.  
Pork roast  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Medium (5)  
Turn roast  
Microwave an internal temperature  
halfofcooking  
Cooking bag  
15 to 19 min.  
Pork sausage  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
(10)  
to  
min.  
Arrange in single  
inks, rearrange after halfofcooking time.  
If cooking 6 or  
(raw), link  
safe cookware  
safe cookware  
per link  
Pork sausage (raw)  
(M lb.: 4 patties)  
3 to 5 min.  
Arrange in single layer, Turn over after half of  
cooking time.  
High (10)  
Veal  
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat  
after halfofcooking time.  
Chops (l-in. thick)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
N()  
Meal-High (7)  
Medium (5)  
6 to 9 min.  
4 chops  
Roast  
(shoulder)  
Place roast fat-  
Turn over  
roast stand 10  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
to 21 min.  
per lb.  
Cooking bag  
time,  
minutes before carving. ice thinly,  
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Poultry  
breast  
If you usc  
sure it is safe  
while cooking. make  
ovens.  
usc in  
other  
for 5 to 10 minutes  
microwaving.  
Food  
Cover  
Power  
& Time  
Chicken  
Arrange in single  
in cooking dish so  
2
to min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Pieces  
Plate or  
dish  
thickest meaty picccs arc to outside edges  
of dish. Turn picccs over and rearrange after  
of cooking time.  
(per piece)  
Wax paper  
1 I to min.  
total  
Oblong dish  
Whole chicken  
picccs)  
Brush with browning agent.  
near closure to vent. Close  
with plastic tic. Cook breast-side-down.  
Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook  
190° internal  
Slit  
10 to min.  
pcr lb.  
13 to min.  
Cooking bag  
Cooking  
Mcd-High (7)  
Mcd-High (7)  
dish  
(unstuffed)  
(stuffed)  
Oblong dish  
pcr lb.  
Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on  
stuffing, if desired.  
Wax paper  
paper  
to min.  
per lb.  
Mcd-High (7)  
Mcd-High (7)  
Square or  
oblong dish  
Square or  
oblong dish  
Halves  
Place breast-side-down in  
Turn over  
13  
min.  
Whole (stuffed or  
unstuffed)  
after half of cooking time. Shield tips of  
per lb.  
with  
6 to 8 min.  
pcr lb.  
Oblong dish  
and trivet  
Cooking  
Cooking  
High (10)  
Microwave breast-side-down  
cooking time. Brush with browning sauce  
or broil top surface of cooked bird until  
brown and crisp.  
first half of  
Duckling  
to 15 min.  
per lb.  
Tic ribs to  
cavity. Place breast in  
Medium (5)  
Oblong dish  
cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tic.  
Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash  
on underside near closure to vent. Turn over  
after half cooking time.  
Vegetables  
4. Cover vegetables when cooking If using plastic wrap. turn back  
one corner to vent.  
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.  
2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause  
darkening and dehydration of surface.  
5. Larger vegetable picccs will take longer to  
than smaller picccs  
6. For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during  
cooking.  
3. Arrange  
such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to  
the outside of the dish.  
Time  
Amount  
Power Level  
Asparagus  
(fresh cuts)  
In  
casserole, place  
cup water.  
8 to 10 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
High (10)  
lb. (3 cups) cut into  
1 to 2-inch pieces  
1 lb.  
In I  
oblong glass baking dish. place  
Mcd-High (7)  
High (10)  
(fresh spears)  
(frozen spears)  
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.  
In  
casserole.  
1O-OZ. package  
Beans  
In  
In  
In  
casserole, place l/2 cup water.  
place 2 tablespoons water.  
13 to min.  
7 to 9 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
1 lb. cut in half  
package  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
lima)  
casserole. place  
cup water.  
package  
Beets  
(fresh. whole)  
In  
casserole, place  
cup water.  
20 to 25 min.  
High (10)  
I bunch  
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Vegetables (continued)  
Time  
Level  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
(1% to  
bunch  
(1 to  
High (10)  
8 to min.  
10 to 13 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place  
(fresh spears)  
High (10)  
)
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish  
half of time.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
In I-qt. casserole.  
In l-qt. casserole, place tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
1 medium head  
(about 2  
High (10)  
High (10)  
In 1  
water,  
or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
9
to 11 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
(wedges)  
In 2- or  
casserole, place  
cup water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced)  
(frozen)  
7 to 9 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
1 lb.  
10-oz. package  
High (10)  
High (10)  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Cauliflower  
10 to 14 min.  
10 to min.  
6 to 8 min.  
1 medium head  
medium head  
1O-OZ. package  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
In I-qt. casserole,  
2 tablespoons water.  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
10-oz. package  
1 to 5 ears  
High (10)  
High (10)  
5 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
4 to 5 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  
of time.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
6 to 7 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange  
after half of time.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Mixed vegetables  
(frozen)  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
High (10)  
5 to 8 min.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled)  
(frozen)  
10 to 12 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In I-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2  
2
unshelled  
High (10)  
High (10)  
water.  
10-oz. package  
Peel and cut into l-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.  
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after  
of time.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper  
towel on floor of microwave oven, l-inch  
apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5  
minutes.  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
12 to 14 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
(frozen, chopped  
and  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
10 to 16  
1O-OZ. package  
OZ.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
Squash  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(fresh,summer  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
or butternut)  
1 lb. sliced  
5 to 7 min.  
8 to 11 min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
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.  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
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How to Clean the Outside  
How to Clean the  
Case. Clean the outside of your  
oven with soap and a 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.  
Walls and floor. Some spatters can  
be removed with a paper towel,  
while others may require a damp  
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with  
a
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.  
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.  
Your new microwave oven is  
a
Protect  
it from misuse by following  
these rules:  
Door (inside). Window: Wipe  
up spatters daily and wash when  
soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse  
thoroughly and dry.  
. Keep your oven clean and  
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven  
door a few minutes after cooking  
helps air out the interior. An  
occasional thorough wiping with a  
solution of baking soda and water  
keeps the interior fresh.  
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.  
Metal and plastic parts on door:  
Wipe frequently with a damp  
cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT  
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS  
CLEANING POWDERS OR  
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.  
THEY WILL MAR THE  
SURFACE .  
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils  
Power Cord. If the cord becomes  
soiled, unplug and wash with a  
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,  
water may be used, but be  
with your oven. The inside and  
outside oven walls can be scratched  
and the control panel can be  
damaged.  
Special note when using  
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease  
is present, high heat generated on  
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish  
may cause the grease to burn onto  
the oven floor. This may be removed  
with a cleanser such as Bon  
brand cleanser.  
certain to rinse with a damp cloth  
and dry thoroughly before plugging  
cord into outlet.  
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF  
BEFORE CLEANING ANY  
PART OF THIS OVEN.  
After using Bon  
brand  
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,  
following instructions on can. Do  
not use Bon  
brand cleanser  
on the painted surfaces such as the  
It may scratch the paint.  
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Exhaust Feature  
CHARCOAL FILTER  
To clean grease filter, soak,  
then agitate filter in solution of hot  
water and detergent. Don’t use  
ammonia or other alkali because  
they  
darken metal. Light  
brushing can be used to remove  
embedded dirt.  
Rinse, shake and remove moisture  
To install a new filter, remove  
plastic and other outer  
before  
replacing.  
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS  
Filters should be cleaned at least  
once a month. Never operate  
your hood without the filters in  
In situations where flaming  
might occur on surfaces below  
hood, filters will retard entry of  
flames into the unit.  
the new filter. Insert  
microwave oven has two  
top opening oven as shown. It  
will rest at an angle on two side  
support tabs and in front of right  
rear tab. Replace grill and secure  
with 2 screws.  
reusable metal filters to help remove  
grease from the air and a disposable  
charcoal filter to help remove smoke  
and odors caused by cooking with  
your range. When the fan is  
operated, air is drawn up through  
the filters and then recirculated.  
Reusable Grease Filters  
The grease filters should be  
cleaned at least once a month.  
Never operate your hood without  
the filters in place. In situations  
where flaming might occur on  
surfaces below hood, filter will  
retard entry of flames into the  
Charcoal Filter  
To replace grease filter, slide the  
in the frame slot on the back  
of the opening.  
The disposable charcoal filter  
should be replaced when it is  
noticeably dirty or discolored  
(usually after 6 to 12 months,  
depending on hood usage). Order  
Part No.  
from your  
To remove grease filter, grasp the  
“finger hold” on the filter and slide  
to the rear.  
GE supplier. DO  
CLEAN  
THIS FILTER. DO NOT  
OPERATE YOUR HOOD  
WITHOUT ALL THREE  
FILTERS IN PLACE.  
Pull filter upward and to the front  
to lock into place.  
To remove the charcoal filter,  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker or pull  
plug. Remove the top grill  
taking off 2 screws which hold it  
in place. Grasp filter and slide  
toward front of oven. It will slide  
right out.  
Then pull filter downward and to  
the front. The filter will drop out.  
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Oven Light  
Light  
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  
that is properly installed and  
grounded. (Fig. 1)  
REMOVE SCREW  
I
replace  
light, first  
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  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel or  
pull  
Remove screw on right side of light  
compartment cover and lower cover  
until it stops.  
WARNING-Improper  
use of the grounding plug can  
in a risk  
Next, remove the single screw  
located above door near center of  
oven that secures light housing.  
Replace burned-out bulb with  
30-watt incandescent bulb  
available from  
INSURE PROPER  
GROUND EXISTS  
BEFORE USE  
sure bulbs to be replaced are  
cool before removing. Break the  
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing  
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt  
incandescent bulbs  
available from your GE supplier.  
High intensity 40-watt bulbs  
which are available in  
Fig. 1  
Consult a qualified electrician or  
service technician if the grounding  
your GE supplier.  
instructions  
not completely  
understood, or if doubt exists as to  
whether the appliance is properly  
grounded.  
supermarkets and hardware stores,  
Where a standard two-prong wall  
receptacle is encountered, it is  
your personal responsibility and  
obligation to have it replaced with  
a properly grounded three-prong  
wall receptacle.  
may also be used  
replacements.  
Raise light compartment cover and  
replace screw. Connect electrical  
power to microwave oven.  
Clean off the grease and dust on  
hood surfaces often. Use a solution  
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;  
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.  
ammonia will darken  
Do not use  
extension cord  
with this appliance.  
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Questions?  
Use This  
Solver  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
fuse in your maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset  
OVEN WILL NOT  
COME ON  
A
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  
selection entered already in oven and  
Make sure you have entered cooking time  
entering cooking selection.  
pad not touched to cancel it.  
touching TIME COOK I & II pad.  
CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch  
START pad.  
FOODS ARE EITHER  
OVERCOOKED OR  
UNDERCOOKED  
Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature,  
density or amount of  
oven. Touch COOK I & pad and cooking time for completion.  
Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.  
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.  
Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.  
Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking  
more than one food item, Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.  
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:  
Dimming oven light and change  
Some TV-Radio interference  
Steam or vapor escaping from  
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.  
in blower sound may occur while  
operating at power  
than high.  
around the door.  
other  
. Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service  
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Be Th ere  
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the  
assurance that if you ever need information or  
from GE, we’ll be there.  
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!  
Whatever your question about any GE  
major appliance, GE Answer  
information service is available to  
help. Your  
your  
will be answered  
courteously And you can  
time. GE Answer  
and  
any  
service is  
open 24 hours a  
7 days a week.  
In-Home  
Service Contracts  
Service  
You can have the secure feeling that  
GE Consumer Service will still be  
there after your warranty expires. Pur-  
chase a GE contract while your war-  
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive  
a substantial discount. With a  
800-GE-CARES  
AGE Consumer Service professional  
will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient  
for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
company-operated locations offer you  
service today or tomorrow, or at your  
year contract, youre assured of future  
service at todays prices.  
Telecom m u n icat ion Device for t h e Deaf  
convenience  
weekdays,  
a.m. to  
a.m. to  
p.m.  
p.m. Satur-  
days). Our factory-trained technicians  
know your appliance inside and  
so most repairs can be  
one visit.  
in just  
800-626-2002  
to ser vice th eir  
For Customers  
Special  
ow n a p p lia n ces ca n have needed  
parts or accessories sent  
to  
their home, free of shipping charge!  
The GE parts system provides access  
to over  
Genuine Renewal Parts are fully  
warranted. MasterCard and  
parts.. and  
GE  
Upon request, GE will provide Braille  
con tr ols for a variety of-GE appliances,  
and a brochure to assist in planning a  
Discover cards are accepted.  
User m a in ten a n ce in str u ction s  
barrier-free kitchen  
limited mobility To obtain these  
free of charge, 800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing  
or speech who have access to a  
or a-conventional  
persons with  
con ta in ed in th is  
cover p r oce-  
d u r es in ten d ed to be p er for m ed by  
a n y u ser . Oth er ser vicin g  
be r efer r ed to  
ser -  
vice p er son n el. Ca u tion m u st be  
exer cised , sin ce  
m a y ca u se u n sa fe op er a tion .  
ser vicin g  
to request information or service.  
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
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  
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.  
and Washington,  
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  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
For the second through tenth  
year from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge, a  
replacement magnetron  
if  
the magnetron tube fails because  
of a manufacturing defect. You pay  
for the service trip to your home  
and service labor charges.  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone directory for  
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,  
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY  
SERVICE, GENERAL  
FACTORY SERVICE or  
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER  
CARE@ SERVICE.  
. Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Service trips to your home to  
teach you how to use the product.  
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:  
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.  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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, exhausting  
and other connecting facilities.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
Part No. 164  
Pub. 49-8097  
Printed in Korea  
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