GE Microwave Oven 164 D2588P191 User Manual

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Oven  
Problem Solver ..............................33  
instructions ...................3-5  
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2  
More questions  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
Care and Cleaning ...................29-32  
Operating Instructions, Tips  
Exhaust Fan ............................................31, 32  
30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Grease Filter  
1
Aluminum Foil  
Auto Defrost  
21,24,26  
Light Bulb Replacement ............................30  
Oven Shelf  
Auto Defrost Guide .....................................2 1  
Automatic Fan Feature ............................5. 7  
Auto Roast .............................................22, 23  
Auto Simmer  
Temperature Probe .....................................29  
Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Beeper Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Beverage Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Installation .........................................32  
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Extension Cords ...........................................32  
Grounding instructions ..............................32  
Control Panel ..............................................8, 9  
Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Cooking by Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13  
Consumer Services ..................35  
Appliance Registration .................................2  
Important Phone Numbers .......................35  
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
Cooking Guide .............................................27  
Defrosting by 18  
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Defrosting Guide .........................................26  
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Exhaust  
9,31,32  
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Glossary of Microwave Terms .................24  
Heating or Reheating Guide .....................25  
Microwave power output  
of  
oven 850 watts.  
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Microwaving Tips ..........................................6  
Minute  
Oven Shelf ......................4, 5, 10, 14,28,29  
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Power Levels  
........2,7,8,  
11,  
12,14,  
17-20,22,25-27  
Reheat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Snacks Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15  
Temperature Probe 4,8-11, 19,22,23,29  
GE Appliances  
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should be followed, including the  
Do  
let power cord hangover edge of table  
or counter.  
not operate this  
if it has a  
damaged  
working properly, or  
or dropped.  
cord or plug, not  
has been damaged  
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons  
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care  
Read and  
the specific “Precautions  
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.  
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive  
Energy” on the previous page.  
This appliance  
be serviced only by  
service personnel. Contact nearest  
authorized service facility for examination,  
repair or adjustment.  
This  
only properly grounded  
section in the back of  
must be grounded. Connect  
See Grounding  
book.  
As with  
appliance,  
when used by  
supervision is  
Use this appliance only for its intended  
as  
described in this  
not  
corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This  
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
or  
or  
food, and is not intended  
use.  
laboratory  
—Do not overcook  
appliance if paper, plastic or  
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
combustible  
This over-the-range  
for  
was designed  
over ranges no wider than 42  
It maybe installed over both gas and electric  
cooking equipment.  
—Remove wire  
from paper or  
and  
containers before  
placing them in the oven.  
For  
operation, plug this  
prevent ticketing of  
—Do not use your microwave oven dry  
newspapers.  
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled  
tights, blowing fuse or tripping of circuit  
broker.  
paper  
contain  
napkins and  
paper  
which may cause arcing  
or  
mount this  
over a  
or ignite. Paper products  
or locate this  
in accordance with  
Instructions.  
nylon  
may  
should be avoided, as they  
the provided  
not  
block any openings on the  
—Do not  
popcorn in  
microwave oven  
unless a special microwave popcorn accessory  
unless you use popcorn labeled for  
microwave ovens.  
Do  
store this  
this  
outdoors.  
not  
near water—for example, in a wet  
near a  
oven is  
pool near a sink.  
approved or tested  
not overcook potatoes. They  
This  
dehydrate  
your  
fire, causing damage  
for marine  
operate  
while  
avoid  
Do  
top of the  
microwave oven-ace when the oven is in  
operation.  
damage to the  
the danger of  
run  
by accident the  
or 2,  
is done. However, try avoid  
* Do  
immerse  
or plug in water.  
away from surfaces.  
operating the  
empty  
times-it saves  
Keep power  
energy and prolongs the life of the oven.  
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.  
Plastic  
Plastic cookware designed  
for microwave cooking is very useful, but  
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic  
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions  
are glass or ceramic materials and may  
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils  
or food the oven  
not in use.  
inside oven  
ignite, keep  
oven door closed, turn oven off,  
disconnect  
soften or char if subjected to short periods of  
overcooking. longer exposures to overcooking,  
the food and cookware could ignite. For these  
power cord, or  
circuit breaker  
off power at the fuse or  
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics  
and  
Some  
such as whole eggs and sealed  
example, closed jars-will  
not be heated in this  
use them in strict compliance with the cookware  
manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not  
subject empty cookware to microwaving.  
3) Do not permit children to use plastic  
cookware without complete supervision.  
explode and  
microwave overt. Such use of the microwave  
oven could result in injury,  
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even  
without their lids; especially meat and egg  
mixtures.  
When cooking pork,  
the directions  
exactly and always cook the meat to  
temperature of at least  
assures that,  
defrost  
necked  
in narrow  
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe  
(especially carbonated beverages).  
present in the  
will be safe to eat.  
it will be killed and meat  
Even if the container is opened, pressure  
build  
up, This can cause the container to burst, possibly  
resulting in injury,  
Do not  
eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure  
will build up inside egg yolk  
will cause it  
Use  
directed in this book,  
burst, possibly resulting in injury.  
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less  
3/4” high; remove the top foil cover  
return the  
Foods with unbroken outer  
tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave  
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,  
oven, keep the  
than metal  
at  
apples, chicken livers  
other  
(see previous  
1 inch away from the sides of the  
Cookware become hot because  
giblets, and egg  
caution) should be pierced to allow  
steam to escape during cooking.  
transferred from  
heated  
food. Pot holders may be needed to  
the cookware,  
Not plastic wrap suitable for  
in  
microwave ovens. Check the package for  
Foods cooked in  
(such as pasta)  
tend  
proper use.  
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing  
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care  
Spontaneous boiling-Under  
certain circumstances,  
liquids may start to boil during  
or after removal from  
the microwave To prevent  
burns from splashing liquid, stir the  
liquid briefly before removing the  
container from the microwave oven.  
Cleaning  
clean the inside  
for instructions on how to  
oven.  
Thermometer-Do  
use a thermometer in  
food  
microwaving the thermometer  
is designed or recommended  
microwave  
use in  
Remove  
when  
probe from the oven  
it to cook with. you  
the  
probe  
the oven  
inserting it food  
or liquid, and turn microwave energy, can  
create  
oven walls.  
arcing  
oven and damage  
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pouches and  
The exhaust fan the oven *operate  
under certain conditions  
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented  
as directed by package. they are not, plastic  
could burst during or immediately after cooking,  
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage  
containers should beat least partially uncovered  
(see Automatic Fan Feature).  
is operating, caution is  
the fan  
to prevent  
the starting and spreading of accidental  
cooking  
exhaust fan is in  
because they form a tight seal.  
cooking  
use. this reason:  
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,  
remove covering carefully and direct steam away  
from hands and face.  
—Never  
surface units unattended at high  
heat settings.  
causes smoking  
greasy  
that may ignite and spread if  
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic  
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware  
use high heat only when necessary.  
Hot foods and steam can  
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  
the event of a grease fire,  
smother flaming pan on surface  
unit by covering pan completely  
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet  
or flat  
—Clean the vent hood often.  
not  
grease  
Use of the shelf accessory.  
to buildup on the hood or the filter.  
—Remove the from oven when not in use.  
—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.  
Product damage may result.  
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter.  
Corrosive cleaning agents, such lye-based  
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.  
—Use pot holders when  
the shelf and  
—When flaming foods are under the hood,  
cookware, They may be hot.  
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may  
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.  
The shelf could overheat.  
spread  
flame.  
—Use shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.  
SAVE  
—Be sure that  
inside the oven to prevent product damage.  
Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn  
program (see the Popcorn section).  
shelf is positioned properly  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The  
Hood  
Available at extra cost from your  
supplier.  
(for model  
(for models  
Have it  
and properly grounded by a  
installer. Seethe special  
with the microwave oven.  
and  
for non-vented  
This microwave oven is  
listed for  
instigation  
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 book.  
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  
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.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
20 North  
Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave  
oven is for microwaving. Most  
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard  
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not  
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.  
have metallic trim or  
with a metallic sheen  
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating  
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.  
can be  
Some cookware is labeled “suitable  
for microwaving.”  
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are  
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce  
If you are not  
sure a dish is  
potatoes,  
bursting.  
yolks and chicken livers to prevent  
microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place  
in the oven both  
If you use a meat thermometer  
cooking, make  
the dish you are  
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 add flexibility to your  
microwave cooking. power levels on your  
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles  
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.  
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  
gives you  
100% power. Each power level gives you microwave  
energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is  
Here are some examples of uses for various power  
levels:  
microwave energy  
energy of the time.  
of the time. Power Level 3 is  
POWER LEVEL  
BEST USES  
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.  
Fish, bacon, vegetables,  
liquids.  
Medium 7  
Medium 5  
Gentle cooking of meat and  
poultry; baking casseroles  
and  
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Slow cooking and tenderizing  
such as stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Low  
3
Defrosting without cooking;  
delicate sauces.  
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Keeping food warm without  
overcooking; softening butter,  
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This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to  
protect it from too much heat rising from the  
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low  
speed if it senses too much heat.  
fan will automatically turn off when the internal  
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more  
after the  
and microwave controls have been  
turned off.  
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you  
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan  
has come onto protect the internal  
microwave.  
of the  
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL  
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.  
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or  
temperature during cooking functions, power level  
being used, cooking mode and  
13. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the  
different fan speeds.  
14.  
COOK. 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  
2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food  
weight, then START. The oven automatically  
sets power levels and defrosting time.  
until you touch the  
pad.  
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected  
amount of time using automatic Power Level  
10 (High).  
15. 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.  
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic  
Power Level 3 (Low).  
16. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of  
a variety of foods using different times and  
power levels.  
5. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately.  
17. COOK. Touch this pad, a code number and  
weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of  
foods using different times and power levels.  
6. 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.  
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.  
18. SNACKS. Touch this pad, a code number and  
weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of  
snack foods.  
19. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds  
of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook  
time as it’s counting down or for an “instant on”  
for 30 seconds.  
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering  
another power level number if you want to change  
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for  
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.  
20. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O  
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.  
9. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day  
or check time of day while microwaving. To set  
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time  
The Clock Display  
feature cannot be  
used while a cooking feature is in use.  
of day. For example, if time is 1  
touch number  
21. MIN. Use this with number pads to enter whole  
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch  
4 and MIN.  
pads 1, 3 and O and will appear in display.  
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or  
change time, simply repeat above process.  
22.  
When touched, it shuts off the  
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).  
10. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter  
time, defrosting time, time of day,  
temperature, power level, or food weights for  
Auto Defrost.  
23. START. After selections are made, touch this  
pad to start the oven.  
24.  
LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on  
the surface light. Touch NIGHT to turn on the  
night  
11. 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.  
25. SOUND LEVEL. Touch the SOUND LEVEL  
pad. Touch number pad O, 1, 2 or 3, then touch  
START pad to change the sound level of the  
oven beeper.  
12. AUTO START. Allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of  
up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can  
be used like an alarm clock.  
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COOK  
SNACKS  
BEVERAGE  
POPCORN  
DOOR  
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Beeper  
Surface Light  
Vent Fan  
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Appears on the Display:  
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER”  
and of the oven functions. After 15 seconds,  
Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or  
Cook function is being used.  
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.  
lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper  
portion. Touch the  
pad, set the Clock  
and oven is ready for use.  
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence  
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the  
pad.  
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FEATURES OF YOUR  
Appearance may  
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1. Door Handle.  
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.  
Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.  
Surface Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.  
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves  
confined in oven.  
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.  
Light.  
11. Automatic Cooking Guide.  
12. Oven Floor.  
5. Temperature Probe. Use with  
Auto Roast functions only.  
Cook and  
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 two levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven  
Shelf section for special instructions.)  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
This is to certify  
that this unit has  
(For all cooking features except  
Auto Roast code 4)  
Cook and  
7.2  
6.8 Her.  
at 0.10  
300  
300 Her.  
been tested  
conformance  
with  
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  
pad.  
Bulletin No. 210.  
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Using a Holding Time  
The Kitchen Timer  
The Kitchen Timer  
also be used to program a  
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:  
It operates as a minute timer.  
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.  
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and  
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe 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.  
Programming Delayed Cooking  
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call  
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,  
Step 1: Touch  
TIMER pad.  
touch either TIME COOK I & II,  
COOK or  
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MIN pad (for  
3 minutes and no seconds).  
AUTO ROAST  
code. Touch  
enter cook time, temperature or  
TIMER and enter number  
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting  
down. The timer signals when time is up.  
of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying  
Cook or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in  
food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero  
and cooking will begin.  
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook  
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by  
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for  
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook  
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:  
KITCHEN  
TIMER  
touching  
TIMER pad.  
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.  
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to  
for minutes.  
Step 2: Touch TIME  
DEFROST pad.  
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK  
TIME  
DEFROST  
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN for  
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting  
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for 25 minutes of  
cooking time.  
MIN  
is automatically set on  
can be by  
3 but  
the POWER  
Step 8: Touch START. As  
LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)  
each function is automatically  
START  
performed, oven display shows  
instructions entered and the  
function. When time is up, the  
oven signals and flashes “End.”  
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Time Cook I  
Time 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  
See the Cooking Guide.  
this for more flexibility.  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make  
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.  
START  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes  
“End.” The oven,  
and fan shut off.  
Step 6: Open the door.  
instant coffee  
Ill I  
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply  
close the door and press START to resume cooking.  
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must  
reset the timer to resume cooking.  
and stir to  
dissolve. Use a  
cup that has no  
~/  
metal decoration  
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips  
section). Place cup in oven and close door.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.  
2. Select cooking time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
Step 2: Touch TIME  
COOK I &II pad.  
TIME COOK  
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and  
5. Press START.  
MIN pad for 1 minute.  
MIN  
Using the Time Cook II Feature  
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking  
functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want  
to change power levels during your cooking  
operations. Here’s how to do it.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.  
2. Select cooking time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe  
container and close the door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK  
5. Press START.  
I & II.  
TIME COOK  
&II  
Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second  
power level is displayed and “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.  
Step 8: When time is  
the oven signals and flashes  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 5: Set your second cook time.  
Step 6: Change the power level.  
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 9: Open the door.  
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply  
close the door and press START to resume cooking.  
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must  
reset the timer to resume cooking.  
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The Express Cook Feature  
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for  
1-5 minutes.  
To Express Cook your food or beverage:  
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for to 5 minutes of  
at Power Level 10. For example, touch  
pad  
-- START, the oven will start immediately.  
The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.  
How to Use Auto Start  
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.  
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the  
correct time of day.)  
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of  
up to a 12-hour delay.  
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.  
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.  
AUTO  
START  
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will  
automatically start at the desired time.  
{REMINDER)  
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  
at that time  
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.  
with a beeping sound  
until you open the door or touch the  
pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven  
door is opened or  
is touched. The  
(REMINDER)  
time may be displayed by touching the  
AUTO START pad. The time-of-day may be  
displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.  
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind  
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the  
correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup  
to 12 hours later).  
Add 30 Seconds  
The Beeper Feature  
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a  
The Beeper Feature lets you change the sound level  
of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:  
ADD 30  
SEC  
30 seconds while  
oven timer is counting  
Step 1: Touch the SOUND  
down. It will add 30 seconds to the time  
shown each time the pad is touched.  
This pad may also be used as express  
cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need  
to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately.  
Step 2: Touch O for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for Normal  
or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the  
oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.  
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound  
level, touch the START pad.  
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Step 2: Open oven door and place package of  
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed  
by the package instructions. Close oven door.  
NOTE: Do NOT use the  
Popcorn program.  
shelf with the  
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.  
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only  
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.  
No need to touch START, the oven  
POPCORN  
will start immediately.  
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the  
microwave 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  
another adjustment you can make.  
Touch the POPCORN pad  
and then immediately  
touch number pad 9.  
Touch the POPCORN  
pad and then immediately  
touch number pad 1.  
A plus sign will appear  
on the display beside the  
word “POP”. The plus  
A minus sign will appear  
on the display beside the  
word “POP”. The minus  
sign indicates seconds  
sign indicates  
seconds more  
cooking time is being provided.  
cooking time is being provided.  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately. If  
oven beeps before you were able to  
pad and again.  
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to  
touch 9, touch the  
touch 1, touch the  
pad and begin again.  
SNACKS  
With the Snacks feature, the  
oven automatically sets the  
microwaving times and power  
levels for you.  
The oven calculates time and  
changes power levels during  
Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch  
the SNACKS pad. For codes 1 to 4  
enter the quantity of food. For  
codes 5 and 6 enter the food  
weight in ounces. Then touch the  
START pad.  
microwaving to  
even results.  
How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 1 to 4)  
tire-.  
NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks  
Codes and 6.  
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in  
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.  
Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.  
Step 4: Touch number pad to  
enter the quantity of food. For  
example, touch 2. After 5  
seconds “START” flashes on  
the display.  
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Step 5: Touch the START pad.  
Oven will begin microwaving.  
Touching the SNACKS pad  
during microwaving will display  
the remaining time. When done,  
oven displays “End”.  
START  
Step 3: Touch number  
pad of desired food code.  
For example, touch  
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ENTER  
number pad 1 for bread,  
rolls and muffins. The  
code number and food  
type you selected will  
appear on the display.  
“ENTER” will flash.  
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How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 5 and 6)  
Step 4: Touch number pad  
to enter food weight. For  
example, touch 1 and 2 for  
-- 12 ounces. After 5 seconds  
“START” flashes on  
NOTE: See the previous page on how to use  
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Snacks Codes 1 to 4.  
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in  
the oven on microwave-safe dish or container. Close  
the oven door.  
the display.  
Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.  
Step 5: Touch the START pad.  
Oven will begin microwaving.  
Touching the SNACKS pad  
microwaving will display the  
remaining time. When done, oven  
displays “End”.  
START  
Step 3: Touch number  
pad of desired food  
code. For example,  
touch number pad 5  
for soup. The code  
number and food  
you selected will appear  
on the display. “ENTER  
WEIGHT” will flash.  
SNACKS CODE  
Codes 1 to 4  
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:  
Quantity  
Limit  
Food  
Code  
Display  
Comments  
Bread, rolls,  
1
1 to 4  
Use paper towel or  
microwave-safe plate.  
2
3
Sandwiches  
1 to 2  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
Use paper towel or  
microwave-safe plate.  
Use microwave-safe plate.  
Use microwave-safe dish.  
(leftover slices)  
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Dessert Toppings  
TOP  
Codes 5 and 6  
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:  
Weight  
Food  
soup  
Cheese Dip  
Code  
Display  
Limit  
Comments  
5
SOUP  
8
4
40 OZ.  
OZ.  
Use microwave-safe dish.  
6
If container is microwaveable,  
follow instructions on container;  
or use microwave-safe dish.  
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The Reheat feature is a short-term program to  
automatically reheat a previously cooked food.  
The oven turns off automatically after a preset  
amount of time.  
Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat  
many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.  
Reheat  
To Reheat More Than One Serving  
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many  
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6  
(see Reheat Guide below).  
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three  
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch  
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.  
Step 1: Touch  
pad.  
REHEAT  
displayed to show how  
have  
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to  
food group.  
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The serving size may even be changed or added  
after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.  
and a number will be displayed briefly to  
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn  
off automatically when finished.  
show that serving size has been changed.  
Reheat Guide  
Time per  
Serving  
Serving  
Size  
Foods Recommended  
Code  
Display  
PASTA  
MEATS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1-3  
1-3  
1–3  
1–3  
2 min. sec.  
min. 30 sec.  
1 min. 15 sec.  
1 min. 30 sec.  
1 min. 15 sec.  
3 min. 45 sec.  
Pasta  
Meats, casseroles, pizza  
Fruits and vegetables  
Beverages  
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1–3  
SAUCE  
PLATE  
Sauces and gravies  
2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each  
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be  
changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after  
touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven will signal  
and turn off automatically when finished.  
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat 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  
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The oven calculates cooking  
time and changes power levels  
With the Cook feature, the oven  
sets the cooking  
times and power levels for you.  
Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch  
the COOK pad. Touch a number  
pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired  
food group. Enter the food weight in  
ounces, then touch the START pad.  
cooking to give even  
results.  
How to Use the Cook Feature  
Step 4: Enter weight. For  
example, touch 1 and 8 for  
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in  
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.  
Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.  
“START” flashes on the  
Step 5: Touch the START pad.  
Oven will begin cooking. Touching  
the COOK pad during cooking will  
display the remaining Cook time.  
Oven displays “End” when cooking  
is done.  
START  
Step 3: Touch number  
pad of desired food  
code. For example,  
touch number pad 1  
for canned vegetables.  
The code number and  
food type you selected  
will appear on the  
display. “ENTER  
WEIGHT” will flash.  
Cook Code Guide  
Weight  
Limit  
Cook  
Code  
Comments  
Food  
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18 OZ.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
1
Canned  
Vegetables  
2
4 to 16 OZ.  
4 to 16 OZ.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Follow package instructions for adding water.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Frozen  
Vegetables  
3
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Fresh  
Vegetables  
Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.  
8 to 40 OZ.  
4 to 16 OZ.  
Potatoes  
Fish  
4
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
5
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with wax paper.  
4 to 40 oz.  
8 to 48 OZ.  
6
7
Chicken  
Pieces  
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.  
Cover with wax paper.  
Ground Meat  
(Beef, Pork,  
Turkey)  
2
to 10 oz.  
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.  
Cover each layer with a paper towel.  
Bacon  
8
4
16 OZ.  
Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for  
microwaving.  
9
Pizza  
(frozen  
microwaveable)  
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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 package of frozen strawberries in  
the oven  
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 in the Defrosting Guide. For example,  
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.  
touch 4 and  
pad for 4 minutes.  
Step 4: Touch START. When  
the cycle is completed, the oven  
and flashes “End,” then  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME DEFROST.  
2. Select defrosting time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
START  
automatically shuts off.  
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and  
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of  
defrosting time and touch START.  
5. Press START.  
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”  
open the door, remove the package and separate  
strawberries to finish defrosting.  
Defrosting Tips  
For even defrosting,  
some foods need to  
be broken up or  
separated part of  
the way through  
defrosting time.  
should ‘be  
or vented,  
pierced  
food has partially defrosted, as  
Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.  
directed by package. Plastic storage containers  
should be at least partially uncovered.  
Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be  
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil  
container. transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.  
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.  
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  
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the  
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).  
time to approximately 1/3.  
stir food frequently.  
either, rotate or  
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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness  
for foods.  
Temp Cook takes the guesswork out of cooking,  
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”  
setting after reaching the  
food temperature  
Use Temp Cook to cook a variety of foods to the  
desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook  
I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs,  
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook  
precisely with the probe.  
and maintains that temperature until you touch the  
pad.  
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”  
when preset food temperature is reached.  
The Temperature Probe  
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that  
the internal temperature of your food. (Its  
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe  
must be used when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast.  
To use the probe properly, follow directions in the  
Automatic Roasting section.  
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium  
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If  
internal temperature of the roast is  
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe  
securely in oven wall. Close the door.  
START  
less than  
display will show  
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK pad.  
“COOL”; if temperature is  
or above, display shows  
temperature counting up.  
TEMP COOK  
Step 6: When  
and display “Hold.”  
temperature.  
is reached, the oven will sound  
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for  
The oven will then hold the  
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL  
pad. Touch 5 for medium power.  
POWER  
LEVEL  
Step 7: Touch the  
to stop the cycle.  
pad  
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.  
Cooking Tips  
Use a lower power level; foods will heat more  
Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,  
evenly though requiring more time.  
even heating.  
Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty  
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle  
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.  
Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted  
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used  
in frozen foods.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. Why did  
flash on the display after I  
Q. Can leave my probe in the oven if it’s not  
inserted in food?  
touched the START pad?  
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage  
the oven.  
A.  
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  
pad and forget to use the probe.  
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AUTO DEFROST  
Auto Defrost  
The oven calculates defrosting  
time and changes power levels  
during defrosting to give even  
defrosting results.  
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.  
With the Auto Defrost feature,  
Enter the food  
in pounds  
the oven automatically  
defrosting times and power  
levels for you.  
the  
and tenths of a pound (see  
Conversion Guide). Then  
touch the START pad.  
How to Set Auto Defrost  
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display  
shows defrost time counting down.  
Before you begin, check the guide located at front  
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum  
and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.  
You will need to know your food weight before  
setting Auto Defrost.  
Twice during  
defrosting, the oven  
beeps 4 times and  
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. (Defrosting  
continues during  
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
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Step 2: Touch the AUTO  
DEFROST pad.  
AUTO  
DEFROST  
Step 3: Enter weight. For  
example, touch number pads 1  
and 2 for of 12 pounds  
display.)  
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  
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Guide below.)  
or  
pad is touched.  
Conversion Guide  
Time  
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.  
Pounds  
Ounces  
.1  
1-2  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
3
8
9-1o  
11  
12–13  
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AUTO DEFROST  
1. Unwrap item  
defrosted.  
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check  
the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these  
areas with small pieces of foil.  
RECOMMENDED  
FOODS  
MIN.-MAX.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
STAND TIME  
5 minutes  
2 minutes  
5 minutes  
Chops  
Frankfurters, Sausage  
Ground Meat  
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and  
break apart.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Beef Patties  
Turn over and separate patties. Remove  
defrosted pieces.  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Roast  
Ribs  
0.1-  
Turnover and shield.  
30–90 minutes  
5 minutes  
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted  
pieces. Shield if necessary.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Steak  
Stew  
Turn over and shield.  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Whole Chicken  
Turn over and shield.  
10 minutes;  
run cold  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
in cavity.  
Turkey Breast  
(breast side up)  
Turn over and shield.  
20 minutes in  
refrigerator;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
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Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Turn over and shield where necessary.  
Chicken Pieces  
hens (whole)  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
5 minutes  
hens  
Fish fillets  
0.1  
Turnover and shield.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
0.1  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
Whole fish  
Turn over and shield tail and head.  
5 minutes;  
hold under cold  
running water.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
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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Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook  
to the desired serving temperature. Unlike  
Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast  
uses up to 3 power settings which automatically  
switch during roasting, thus providing even,  
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.  
tender cooking  
without overcooking.  
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting  
Place tender beef  
roast in cooking  
on trivet in  
microwave-safe  
dish. (Refer to  
Place pork roast  
in cooking  
and place in  
microwave-safe  
dish.  
package instructions  
for proper use of  
cooking  
Insert  
Place meat in  
oven with probe  
to the right. Insert  
cable end of probe  
firmly into  
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probe through cooking  
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  
AUTO ROAST  
pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch  
START. (See the Auto Roast  
Guide for complete list of  
recommended codes.)  
food temperature is  
reached, oven beeps  
4 times and  
“’’’’’’”d  
I
appears on the display.  
NOTE: By touching  
Step 4: Food will be  
held at this temperature  
for 60 minutes. The  
oven then beeps 4 times  
and “End” appears.  
pad during cooking,  
the meat’s  
FOOD  
COOE  
temperature will be  
displayed. (“COOL” will  
be displayed until meat reaches  
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  
flashes on the display  
when it’s time to turn the  
I
COOE  
roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and  
touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after  
the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)  
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Auto Roast Guide  
Place meats in a cooking  
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use  
of cooking bag.)  
in microwave-safe  
Insert probe as described in the Automatic  
Roasting section.  
Hold*  
Minutes  
Minimum End  
Temp.  
Time  
(minutes per pound)  
Food  
Display  
Code  
Beef (5 lb. max.)  
Tender Roast  
Medium  
1
15-23  
0
Well  
2
5-1o  
WELL  
WELL  
WELL  
23-30  
Pork (5 lb. max.)  
Loin Roast  
2
3
23-30  
10  
Poultry (6 max.)  
Turkey Breast  
(Insert probe  
into meatiest area.)  
10-15  
*Recommended standing time before serving.  
Automatic  
(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  
pad. If stirring is  
recommended, you can restart oven by touching the  
START pad again. Touch  
oven off.  
Set Auto Simmer like  
Auto Roast as explained  
in the Automatic  
Roasting section.  
Display shows  
1=1  
CODE  
pad to turn  
and “CODE 4.”  
Automatic  
Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)  
Doneness  
Food  
Beef  
Pot Roast  
Temp.  
Display  
Comments  
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If  
180°F.  
180°F.  
SIM  
SIM  
5-7  
5-8  
vegetables,  
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.  
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after  
3 hours, if  
Chili  
Chicken  
Stewing  
180°F.  
180°F.  
SIM  
SIM  
4-6  
3-4  
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh  
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after  
as above.  
of  
180°F.  
Roast  
SIM  
4-6  
Add 4 cups liquid.  
soup  
180°F.  
180°F.  
7-10  
5-7  
SIM  
SIM  
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir  
every 3 hours.  
Split Pea  
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after  
3 hours.  
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE  
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.  
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  
cook better in regular ovens.  
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  
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and  
seafood, microwave well.  
often needed  
defrosting or when cooking  
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and  
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of  
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.  
their  
fat and  
content.  
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  
Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to  
1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid  
overcooking.  
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for  
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.  
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and  
vegetables after cooking.  
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  
tips of wings and legs  
Covering. In both  
and microwave  
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.  
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.  
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.  
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,  
you vent  
plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer  
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.  
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the  
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,  
turn  
dish until the side that was to  
back of the  
dish  
oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn  
until the side that was to the back of the oven is to  
the side.  
Basic Microwave  
Density of Food. In both regular  
and  
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than  
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power  
setting for even cooking.  
ones,  
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,  
to cook than light, porous foods, such as  
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.  
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods  
Shape of Food. both types of cooking, thin areas  
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in  
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside  
to about 1 inch from top, bottom  
sides, round  
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive  
more energy and may overcook. This may  
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.  
edge  
thin pieces in the center.  
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer  
or refrigerator take longer to cook  
foods at room  
temperature. Timings 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  
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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OR  
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.  
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked  
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.  
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.  
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is  
last to heat. Foods heated to  
since the  
is the  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure  
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
to  
provide safe,  
Time  
Item  
Power Level  
Amount  
Bakery Foods  
1/4 to 1/2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,  
nut or fruit bread  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
1 piece  
9
inch cake or  
or doughnuts  
1/4 to 1/2 min.  
1 to min.  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
Dinner rolls, muffins  
1
6 to  
to min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie  
(use minimum time for custard)  
1 slice  
9 inch pie  
Meal-High (7)  
Beverages  
2 to 4 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
1 to 2 cups  
to 2 cups  
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
Meats and Main Dishes  
Chicken  
1 to 2 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
to 2 pieces  
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)  
Hot dogs and sausages  
1
to 2 servings  
to  
min.  
1 to 2  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
and pasta  
Saucy, main dishes: chop  
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)  
cup per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
spaghetti, creamed chicken,  
1
to  
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Thinly-sliced  
(3 to 4 oz. per serving)  
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 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  
turn after half of cooking time.  
Plate of Leftovers  
3 to 4  
Meat  
2 vegetables  
1 plate  
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Sandwiches  
1 to 2 min.  
to 2 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread  
Moist filling: Sloppy  
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)  
barbecue, ham salad,  
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.  
soups  
1
1
to 4 min.  
to 3 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)  
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
Tip: Cover  
with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Vegetables  
1 to  
2 to  
1
3
4
min.  
min.  
to  
2
servings  
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,  
on the cob, etc.  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
Mashed  
cup per serving)  
to 3 min.  
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.  
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1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without  
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food  
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well  
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of  
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l).  
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking,  
4. When defrosted, food should be but softened in all areas.  
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let  
stand a few minutes.  
foods, such as  
2. After first  
food. Turn food over, if  
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
of defrosting time, unwrap package and check  
break apart or separate food  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
1 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
Sweet  
Rearrange after half of time.  
12 oz.)  
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
frozen (1 lb.)  
Shellfish, small pieces  
Place  
of time.  
in casserole. Turn over and break up after  
half  
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
(10-oz. package)  
3 to 6 min.  
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Bacon lb.)  
Franks (1 lb.)  
3 to 5 min. per lb.  
to 5 min.  
Place unopenedpackagein oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just franks can be  
to complete defrosting.  
3
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if  
Turn meat over after first half of time.  
Use Power Level Warm (l).  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb,  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
5 to 7 min.  
12 to 16 min. per  
6 to 8 min. per  
pork  
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.  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Chicken, broiler-fryer,  
16 to  
wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after  
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.  
half  
3 lbs.)  
Chicken, whole  
18 to 22  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and  
to 3 lbs.)  
turn chicken over.  
warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,  
run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
hen  
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.  
8
to min. per lb.  
breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
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.  
6 to 10 min. per lb.  
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Vegetables  
Asparagus  
(frozenspears)  
In 1  
glass baking dish.  
cup water.  
1
7 to 9 min.,  
Meal-High (7)  
5 to 7 min.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In  
casserole.  
(frozenspears)  
1O-OZ. package  
Beans  
In  
casserole, place  
cup water.  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
(frozenlima)  
1 lb. cut in half  
1O-OZ. package  
package  
10 to 12 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole,  
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
2 tablespoons water.  
(fresh, whole)  
bunch  
18 to 22 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place cup water.  
Broccoli  
(freshcut)  
(freshspears)  
I bunch (1 to  
bunch (1 to 1  
In 2-qt. casserole,  
In 2-qt.  
1/2 cup water.  
baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.  
8 to min.  
10 to 13 min.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In l-qt. casserole.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozenspears)  
1O-OZ. package  
1O-OZ. package  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In l-qt. casserole,  
3 tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
In 1X-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
1 medium head (about 2  
9 to 11  
8 to 10 min.  
In 2- or  
casserole, place cup water.  
(fresh,sliced)  
(frozen)  
lb.  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
1O-OZ. package  
In -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
10 to 14 min.  
10 to 17 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole,  
In 2-qt. casserole,  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
cup water.  
cup water.  
1 medium head  
medium head  
1O-OZ. package  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
1O-OZ. package  
to 5 ears  
5 to 7 min.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2  
In 2-qt. oblong glass  
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add  
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after of time.  
Place in 2-qt. baking dish.  
water.  
Corn on  
(fresh)  
cob  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
dish, place corn. If com  
5 to 6 min.  
3 to 4 min. per ear  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after  
half of time.  
Mixed,  
(frozen)  
5
to 7 min.  
In qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
10 to 12 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
(fresh,shelled)  
(frozen)  
2
unshelled  
In l-qt. casserole,  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
1/4 cup water.  
1O-OZ. package  
10 to 12 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
(fresh,  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
I (6 to 8 oz. each)  
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.  
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel  
on turntable, inch apart in circular arrangement.  
stand 5 minutes.  
sweet or white)  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
10 to  
OZ.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
package  
In l-qt. casserole,  
3
water.  
(frozen, chopped  
and  
Squash  
5 to 7 min.  
1 lb. sliced  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(fresh, summer  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
or butternut)  
8 to 11 min.  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
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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TO USE OF  
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.  
Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn  
program.  
Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of  
oven. Product damage may result.  
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  
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods  
which need to be prepared from scratch should be  
cooked without the oven shelf.  
reheated and ready to serve at  
same time.  
Positioning the Shelf  
When properly positioned, the  
shelf should fit snugly in place,  
be level  
not touch the back  
or side  
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  
you are not using it.  
To position the shelf, tip the back  
slightly and 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.  
when  
How to Reheat Several Different  
of Feds 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  
bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that  
foods absorb microwave at different rates.  
Place on the  
floor larger  
or more dense  
foods, which  
need the most  
heating, such  
as leftover  
enters the oven from the  
Rates can be affected by the size of the food,  
starting temperature.  
its  
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 or dense food a few minutes ahead  
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.  
Alternately, if one of the foods you heating seems  
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,  
let the 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  
remove  
which are done. Continue cooking others.  
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Don’t use sharp-edged utensils  
Keep your oven clean  
sweet-  
on your oven. The inside and  
smelling. Opening the oven door  
a few minutes after cooking helps  
air out the inside. An occasional  
outside oven  
can be  
scratched. The control panel  
can be damaged.  
thorough  
of  
with a solution  
soda and water keeps  
BE  
POWER IS OFF  
the inside fresh.  
BEFORE CLEANING ANY  
PART OF THIS  
How to Clean the Inside  
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed  
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.  
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse  
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on  
oven walls. NEVER USE A  
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR  
MICROWAVE OVEN.  
After  
Bon  
Bon  
brand cleanser, rinse and dry  
following instructions on can. Do not use  
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such  
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.  
OVEN  
Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,  
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist  
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.  
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily  
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  
dishwasher.  
dry or wash in  
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 bum  
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the  
dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.  
onto the oven tray. This may be  
with a  
such as Bon  
brand cleanser.  
How to Clean the Outside  
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.  
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 damp cloth. Chrome  
a
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with  
a dry towel.  
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  
Light  
Be sure bulbs to  
be replaced are  
cool before  
To replace  
combination  
removing.  
the adhesive seal by  
unscrewing  
the bulbs. Replace  
with 40-watt  
incandescent bulbs  
your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs  
(40S N/l), which are available in supermarkets and  
hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.  
Raise light compartment cover  
Connect electrical power to microwave oven.  
disconnect power  
at main  
circuit breaker  
panel or plug.  
or  
available from  
Remove screw on right side of light compartment  
cover and lower cover until it stops.  
replace screw.  
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  
available from  
To replace your oven light, first  
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.  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker  
plug. Remove the top  
or pull  
by  
out the 2 screws that hold  
it in place.  
your GE supplier.  
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CHARCOAL FILTER  
(on some models)  
The  
hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2  
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn  
up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either  
through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal  
filter and recirculated.  
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS  
(on all models)  
Reusable Grease Filters (on models)  
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 Clean and Replace Grease Filter  
To Remove Grease Filter  
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  
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.  
darken the metal.  
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  
opening.  
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.  
Charcoal Filter (on some models)  
The disposable charcoal filter  
be replaced  
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they  
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped  
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove  
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.  
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually  
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).  
Order Part No.  
from your GE supplier.  
DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT  
OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL  
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.  
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FEATURE  
(continued)  
To Remove Charcoal Filter  
To Install Charcoal Filter  
To install a new  
To remove the  
filter, remove  
charcoal filter,  
plastic and other  
disconnect power  
at main fuse or  
outer wrapping  
circuit breaker  
from the new  
filter. Insert filter  
panel or pull  
into top opening  
plug. Remove  
the top grille by  
of oven as shown.  
It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and  
off 2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter  
and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out.  
in front of right rear tab. Replace  
with 2 screws.  
and secure  
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is  
encountered, it is your personal responsibility  
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an  
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a  
power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is  
grounded 3-prong  
receptacle.  
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the  
third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
properly installed and grounded.  
1)  
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.  
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.  
grounding  
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Consult a  
qualified  
electrician  
or service  
technician if  
the grounding  
instructions are  
not completely  
understood, or  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
Fig. 1  
if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is  
properly grounded.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
OVEN  
COME ON  
NOT  
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  
Door securely closed.  
receptacle.  
CONTROL PANEL  
LIGHTED, YET OVEN  
NOT START  
START pad must be touched  
entering cooking selection.  
in oven and pad  
Another selection entered  
cancel  
touched to  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.  
pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch  
START pad.  
Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching  
Make sure You have entered a code number after touching  
COOK pad.  
ROAST pad.  
APPEARS  
ON DISPLAY  
Probe has been forgotten or  
Cook or Auto Roast function.  
seated properly in oven  
when  
FLOOR OF THE OVEN  
IS WARM, EVEN  
The  
lamp is located  
below the oven floor. When the lamp  
is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.  
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  
your microwave oven. It’s similar to  
Dimming oven  
and change in blower sound  
the interference caused by other small appliances  
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.  
may occur while operating at power levels other  
than high.  
If you need more  
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service  
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Well Be Th ere  
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that  
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!  
ever need  
Repair Service  
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience  
Our factory-trained technicians  
repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
a.m. to  
p.m. weekdays,  
a.m. to  
p.m. Saturdays).  
appliance inside and out–so most  
8086262000  
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  
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
any time. GE Answer  
Special Needs...  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
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.  
access to a  
call  
or a conventional teletypewriter  
(800-8334322) to request  
information or service.  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer  
will  
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  
User maintenance instructions contained in this  
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.  
Other servicing be referred to  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since  
servicing may cause  
to service their own  
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.  
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Staple sales slip or  
here. Proof of original  
is needed to obtain  
under warranty.  
check  
date  
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
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,  
and service labor in  
your home to repair or replace  
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  
For the second through tenth  
year from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge, a  
replacement magnetron  
magnetron tube fails because of a  
manufacturing defect. You pay for  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
if the  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period  
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
the  
to your home and  
service labor charges.  
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.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information  
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  
No. 164  
Pub. No. 49-8391  
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