Use and Care&Cooking Guide
Microwave
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Problem
Safety instructions ....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
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More questions
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ....................29-32
Exhaust Fan............................................3 1, 32
Grease Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Light Bulb Replacement .........................30
Oven Shelf ..................................................29
Temperature Probe..................................29
Operating Instructions, Tips
Add
Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 18,24,26
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Fan Feature .............................5, 7
Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20
Auto Simmer .................................................2O
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...............................................8, 9
Cooking by Temperature ...........................1 6
Cooking by Time ...................................l 2, 13
Cooking Complete Reminder ...................10
Cooking Guide ..............................................27
Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Defrosting Guide ..........................................26
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exhaust Fan..........................................5, 7, 32
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................24
Heating or Reheating Guide ......................25
Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Minute Pad.......................................................8
Oven Shelf .......4,5, 10, 14,22,24,28,29
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,30
Power Levels 7,8, 11, 12, 14-16,25,26
Reheat.............................................................2 1
Sensor Cooking ............................................22
(Canned Vegetables, Potatoes, Meats,
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lnstallation..........................................3
Adapter Plugs ...............................................3 1
Extension Cords ...........................................3 1
Grounding instructions...............................3 1
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Consumer Services ...................35
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................35
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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Frozen Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables,
Fish Fillets and Chicken
Sound Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature Probe......4, 8-10, 16, 19,20
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
It is important that we know
the location of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, call:
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.
GE Answer
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
● Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
Write to:
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:
GE Appliances
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It’s
similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances and does not
indicate a problem with
your oven.
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
Model Number
Serial Number
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
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TO EXCESSIVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(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:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(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.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
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Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food
or liquid and turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the oven and damage
oven walls.
—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.
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Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed jars-will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics
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.
and
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Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula or breast milk. The container may feel
cooler than the milk really is. Always test the
milk before feeding the baby.
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When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be present in the meat,
it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
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Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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Use foil only as directed in this guide.
TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
● Foods with unbroken outer
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.
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Cookware may become hot because
of heat from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
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Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
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Spontaneous boiling-Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To
prevent bums from splashing liquid, we recommend
the following: before removing the container from
the oven, allow the container to stand in the oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in mrrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and
especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the
container is opened, excessive steam can buildup
and cause it to burst or overflow.
● Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
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cooking pouches and tightly
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The exhaust fan in the oven will operate
automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan
is operating, caution is required to prevent
the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in
use. For this reason:
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
—Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings.
greasy
cause smoking and
that may ignite and spread if
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat only when necessary.
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Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
—In the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray.
—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
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Use of the shelf accessory.
to buildup on the hood or the filter.
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.
Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
—Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.
SAVE THESE
—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
Use of shelf with Sensor Cooking or Reheat is
not recommended. Do NOT use the metal shelf
with the Popcorn program (see the Sensor
Cooking, Reheat or Popcorn sections).
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kit (for model
The Exhaust Hood
Filler Panel Kit (for model
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Have it installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer. See the special installation
booklet packed with the microwave oven.
Filler Panel Kit (for model
JX50 Glass Canopy Kit
Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
installation.
This microwave oven is
listed for
installation over electric and gas ranges.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
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.
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
TIPS
● 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.
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
or china dinnerware which does not
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
CUPS,
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
for microwaving.”
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
● If you are not
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
the dish you are
testing and a glass
filled with 1 cup of
water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
How to Change Power Level
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
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5. Press START.
POWER LEVEL
BEST USES
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%J power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7
Medium 5
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy
of the
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
time. Power Level 3 is energy of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Low 3
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range 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 parts of the
microwave.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
14. CLOCK. Touch this
to enter time of
.
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and O and
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
2. CANNED
POTATOES, MEAT,
FRESH FISH FILLETS
will appear in display.
FROZEN
AND CHICKEN PIECES. Touch one of these
pads for programming the oven to automatically
cook the specific food. The oven automatically
microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and
determines the proper amount of cooking times
until the food is done and oven shuts off.
15. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
16. 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.
3. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
17. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once
food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
4. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
until you touch the
pad.
5. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of
prepared foods. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
1?3. DELAY START/REMINDER.
yOU to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock.
6. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
19. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
4 and MINUTE.
Power Level 3 (Low).
8. 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.
21.
When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
When held for three seconds, the Child Lock-
Out feature will be activated. To deactivate, press
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
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the microwave.
10. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
and hold
pad for three seconds.
22. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds
cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time
as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for
30 seconds.
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
11. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
23. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch to turn on night light.
24. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch to turn on surface light.
25. VENT FAN. Press once for LOW, again for
HIGH and again for OFF.
12. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Press number pad O, 1,2 or 3, then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
13. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
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SENSOR
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GUIDE BEHIND DDDR
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EXPRESS COOK
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REMINDER
SELECTIONS
When You Plug in the Oven
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Appears on the Display:
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER”
and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper
portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock
and oven is ready for use.
● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or
Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.
● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Appearance may vary
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1. Door Handle. Pull to
door. Door must be
7. Touch Control Panel and
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securely latched for oven to operate.
For detailed information on
Your Touch Control Panel section.
2. Door Latches.
8. Hood Controls.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
Vent Fan. Press once for LOW, again
for HIGH and again for OFF.
Surface Light.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
Night Light.
9. Grease Filters.
10.
Light.
5. Temperature Probe. Use with
Cook/Hold
11. Automatic Cooking Guide.
12. Oven Floor.
and Auto Roast functions only.
6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking
foods on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and
Oven Shelf section for special instructions.)
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Cooking Complete Reminder
This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.
SONES
7.2
6.8 Her.
(For all cooking features except
and Auto Roast code 4)
Cook/Hold
at 0.10 WG
300
300 Her.
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.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
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It operates as a minute timer.
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It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
touch either MICRO COOK,
COOK/HOLD
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature
or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number
of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe
is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to
zero and cooking will begin.
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
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Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
MICRO
COOK
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Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set
on power level 3 but can be changed by touching
the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power
level 1-10.)
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performed, oven display
START
shows instructions entered and the function.
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When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
CHILD LOCK-OUT
If anyone tries to use the microwave, the display will
show LOCK.
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or
used by children.
To unlock the control panel press and hold the
pad for about three seconds.
To lock the controls press and hold the CLEAR/OFF
pad for about three seconds. The display will show
LOCK and then return to the time of day. A small “L”
will be displayed to remind you that the control panel
is locked.
The display will show the time of day.
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COOKING BY TIME
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see “How to Change Power Level” below.)
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
Step 4: Touch START.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
START
Step 1: Fill a cup
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
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End”. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If
Micro Cook to check the food,
.
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.
safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
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1. Press MICRO COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad and MINUTE
pad for 1 minute.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal if you
want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
8: Press START.
START
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The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I“ will count down. Also, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I“
will be displayed.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a
safe container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
At the end of “COOK TIME I“, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
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Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want
power for MICRO COOK. (Press
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1-10.)
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Delay Start
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The display
DELAY
START
will show the time you entered. The time of
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
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START
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
you open the door or touch the
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or is touched. The REMinder
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
DELAY
START
pad.
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time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
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 set up
to 12 hours later.)
The Sound Level Feature
Add 30 Seconds
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way
to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven
timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the
time shown each time the pad is touched.
Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
Step 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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POPCORN
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the
Popcorn program.
POPCORN
After the popcorn sensor
detects steam, the oven “
signals and displays
remaining cooking
time needed.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
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POWER
COOK
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
TIME
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 4: When cooking is
completed, the oven
signals and flashes
“End”. Open the door
and remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start
immediately. ) Then touch
number pad 9. A plus sign
will appear on the display
beside the word “POP”.
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time
is being provided.
“POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn
feature in my microwave oven?
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
“Error” appeared on the display. Why?
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then
switches to Micro Cook. If you open the door while
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the
door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You
may open the door when “End” appears on display.
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
BEVERAGE
Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need to
touch START. The oven will start
immediately.
The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup
of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has
no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to
the Microwaving Tips section).
BEVERAGE
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be quite hot. Remove the container
with care.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
● Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
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Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
● See the Defrosting Guide for
help.
Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
5. Press START.
completed, the oven signals and flashes
START
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
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Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Use
Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Micro
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are
precisely with the probe.
to cook
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
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temperature
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gauges the internal temperature of your food.
Cable
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(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.)
The probe must be used when using
Cook/Hold
or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow
directions in the Automatic Roasting section.
How to
Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than
display will show
“COOL”; if temperature is
shows temperature counting up.
or above, display
Step 2: Touch
pad.
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for
Step 6: When
is reached, the oven will sound
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for
medium power.
and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the
temperature.
Step 7: Touch the
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
● Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did
flash on the display?
Q. Can leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food?
A.
will flash if you don’t seat the
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the
the oven.
pad and forget to use the probe.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside front of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows
defrost time counting down.
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Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
and “TURn” flashes.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
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Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After
approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
“End” remains on display
and oven beeps 4 times.
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Ounces
1–2
Pounds
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
FIRST SIGNAL
SECOND SIGNAL
STAND TIME
Chops
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Separate.
Separate
where necessary.
shield
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Turn over.
Beef Patties
Roast
0.1-
T u r n o v e r .
Separate patties.
5 minutes
Shield if necessary.
0.1 -6.0
Turn over and
shield.
30 minutes
Ribs
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
5 minutes
Steak
Stew
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
5
minutes
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Turn over and
separate.
Whole Chicken
Turn over and shield.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
Turn over and
shield.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Shield where
necessary.
20 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Chicken Pieces
Hens (whole)
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
5 minutes
Hens (split)
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Fish Fillets
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops
Whole Fish
Hold under
cold running
water.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to
the desired serving temperature. Unlike
Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto
Roast uses up to 3 power settings which
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.
automatically switch during roasting, thus providing
even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place pork roast
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Place tender beef
roast in cooking
bag on trivet in
microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to
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bag
and place in
microwave-safe
package instructions
for proper use of
cooking bag. ) Insert
probe through cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the food or top or
sides of the oven.
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Place meat in
oven with probe
to the right. Insert
cable end of probe
firmly into
receptacle on
oven wall.
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How to Roast Beef to Medium
Step 3: After a
pre-prograrnrned
food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4 times and “HOLd”
appears on the display.
Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number
pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for
complete list of recommended codes.)
NOTE: By touching
the AUTO ROAST
pad during cooking,
Step 4: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times
and “End” appears.
the meat’s internal
FOOO
temperature will be
displayed. (“COOL” will
be displayed until meat reaches
released, doneness code reappears on the display.
When pad is
Step 2: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or
2, the oven signals with
4 beeps and “TURn”
(continued next
flashes on the display
when it’s time to turn the
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roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and
touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after
the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
(continued)
Auto Roast Guide
● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use
of cooking bag.)
● Insert probe as described in the Automatic
Roasting section.
Tim e
Minimum End
Hold*
Min u t es
Don en ess
Dis p la y
Food
Cod e
Te m p .
160°F.
170°F.
(m in u t es per pou n d)
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
1
2
15–23
23-30
MEd
WELL
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Well
5-1o
Pork (5 lb. m ax.)
Loin Roast
2
23-30
10
WELL
Pou lt ry (6 lb. m ax.)
Tu rk ey Breast
3
1 6 -1 9
1 0 –1 5
WELL
(In sert probe horizontally
into meatiest
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic
(Auto
Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring food to
hold at that temperature until done.
and
Oven switches to Hold
at 180°F., and continues
holding at
until
Set Auto Simmer like
you remove food and
touch CLEAR/OFF
pad. If stirring is
recommended, you can restart oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn
oven off.
Auto Roast as explained
l;\
CODE
in the Automatic
—
Roasting section.
Display shows “SIM”
and “CODE 4.”
COOE
Automatic
Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Fin al
Tem p.
Don en ess
Dis p la y
F o o d
Comments
Be e f
Pot Roast
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface.
Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
5 -7
5 -8
Ch ili
1 8 0 ”F.
Chicken
Stewing
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 1/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
Broiler/Fryer
180°F.
180°F.
Ha m / Por k
Roa st
Add 4 cups liquid.
4-6
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soup
Stock/Vegetable
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.
Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.
180”F.
180”F.
7-1o
5-7
Split Pea
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REHEAT
Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes
Because all cooking containers must be covered
during automatic reheating, this feature is best with
foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers,
there no need to look up reheating times in a
cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with
sensor Reheat.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s
heating time to various types and amounts of pre-
cooked food.
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety
of previously
prepared foods
Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
including
leftovers can be
reheated using
this feature.
foods that
require constant
attention, foods
calling for a dry
look or crisp
surface after reheating should not be reheated using
this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.
Reheat is
recommended for
single-servings of
food or plates of leftovers.
Easy to Use
Place covered food in the oven.
A beep sounds when
Touch the REHEAT pad. No need
to touch START. The oven will start
immediately.
REHEAT
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time counting down.
Rotate or stir food if
necessary. Close the door
and touch START to finish heating. When done, the
oven displays “End” and beeps every minute until the
and “FOOD”
are displayed.
door is opened or
is touched.
Do not open the oven door while the word
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after
using Reheat, what should do?
Q. What if don’t fully cover the dish in Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens
the reheating time and leaves food too cool.
Cover tightly and reset Reheat.
A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time
until desired temperature is reached.
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SENSOR COOKING
Canned Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken
Meat
The Sensor Cooking pads make cooking many of
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the
steam that escapes as food cooks, this feature
automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to
various types and amounts of food.
Easy to Use
The Sensor Cooking pads are designed to give you
easy, automatic results with many popular foods.
(See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for
specific instructions.)
Simply touch desired food pad. No need to touch
START. The oven will start immediately. The name of
the selected food pad appears on the display, and the
sensor is activated to sense steam from the food.
Keep the Door Closed!
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down on the display.
Steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door
is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
A beep sounds when steam
is sensed and is
replaced by the cook time
remaining. Rotate the food
if necessary. When done,
the oven beeps every
Place covered food in the oven. Touch CHICKEN
PIECES pad. The oven will start immediately.
.
The word
shows
POWER
on display. The steam
sensor is now activated.
DO NOT OPEN THE
DOOR. OPENING THE
DOOR MAY AFFECT
COOKING PERFORMANCE.
COOK
TIME
minute until the door is
opened or
is touched.
PREFERENCE CONTROL
How to Change the Automatic Settings
For example, if your plate of food is reheated more
than you like it, touch the sensor REHEAT pad and
1 to get a 10% shorter cooking time the next time
cook.
You can change the cooking times for some sensor
pads (REHEAT, POTATOES, FRESH
MEAT,
FISH FILLETS and CHICKEN PIECES) to suit your
personal taste. CANNED
cannot be changed.
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By touching 9 after touching any of these sensor pads,
you can set the oven to cook for a 10% longer time
than that sensor feature would regularly provide.
By touching 1 after touching any of these sensor pads,
you can set the oven to cook for 10% less time than
that sensor feature would regularly provide.
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REHEAT AND SENSOR COOKING
CONTAINERS AND COVERS
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
● Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least half full for
best results.
● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if
it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in
the Microwaving Tips section.
● Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning
into steam can mislead the sensor.
● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they
can prevent steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.
● Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,
if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control
Guide section.
SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE
● Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven
signals and countdown time is displayed, door may
be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To
resume cooking, close door and touch START.
● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven
are dry.
● After completion of Sensor Cooking cycle, if food
needs additional cooking, return food to oven and
use Micro Cook to finish cooking.
● Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Features/Pad
Servings Serving Size Comments
1
to
4
4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Canned Vegetables
4 oz.
Frozen Vegetables
Fresh Vegetables
1 to 4
1 to 4
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fork.
Potatoes
to 4
8
OZ.
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.
1 to 4
4 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Fish Fillets
Chicken Pieces
1 to
2
1 to
4
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with wax paper.
pieces
—
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Meats
(Ground Meats,
Beef, Pork, Turkey)
1/2 to 3
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how
the food should look and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will
cook better in regular ovens.
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring will need only
occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to
1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 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.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,
turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the
oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish
until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Density of Food. In both regular baking and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods
to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also
happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings
to avoid toughening.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
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.
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HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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.
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
last to heat. Foods heated to
to
will provide safe,
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Time
Power Level
Amount
Item
Bakery Foods
1/4 to 1/2 min.
2 to 4 min.
Low (3)
Low (3)
1
piece
Cake, coffee cake, dou gh n u t s, sweet rolls,
9 inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
nut or fruit bread
1/4 to 1/2 min.
1 to 2 min.
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Din n er rolls,
6 to 8
1/2 to min.
3 to 5 min.
slice
9 inch pie
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
Meal-High (7)
Beverages
2 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 cups
to 2 cups
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
to 2 min.
1 to 2 min.
to 2 pieces
to 2 servings
to 2
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to
min.
1 to 2 min.
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
2
1
4 min.
to min.
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
to 2 servings
1 to 2 min.
2 to 4 min.
1 to
2
servings
1 to 2 servings
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
3 to 4 min.
1 plate
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
1 to 2 min.
1 to 2 min.
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy
barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
1
to 4 min.
to 3 min.
Meal-High (7)
1 to
to 2 servings
2
servings
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.
to 3 min.
1 to 2 servings
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, com on the cob, etc.
Masbed (1/2 cup per serving)
1 to
2
servings
1
to 2 servings
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 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. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l).
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or
stand a few minutes.
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Rearrange after half of time
Sweet rolls
12 oz.)
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces
lb.)
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half
of time.
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
3
to
6
min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Bacon (1 lb.)
3 to 5 min. per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
3 to 5 min.
Franks lb.)
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm
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.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 7 min.
12 to min. per lb.
6 to 8 min. per lb.
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
16 to 20 min.
broiler-fryer,
Cut
(2%
3
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
to 22 min.
Chicken, whole
(2% to 3
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 14 min. per lb.
hen
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 to 2 hours in refrigerator
to complete defrosting.
breast (4 to 6
6 to 10 min. per lb.
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COOKING GUIDE
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetables
Amount
Vegetable
Time
Asparagus
1 lb.
(frozen spears)
In 1
Rotate dish after half of time.
oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water,
7 to 9 min.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
package
In
casserole.
(frozen spears)
Beans
1 lb. cut in half
package
In
In
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
10 to 12 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
package
casserole,
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
to 22 min.
In
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh
1 bunch (1 to 1
1 bunch (1 to
8 to 10 min.
10 to 13 min.
in
In
casserole, place
oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In casserole.
in 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
package
package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
1 medium head (about 2
In 1%-or
In 2- or
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
lb.
In 1
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
package
1 medium head
1 medium head
package
In
In
In
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
10 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
package
to 5 ears
In
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
5 to 7 min.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
In
oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If
3 to 4 min.
per ear
is in husk, use no water; if
1/4 cup water.
has been husked, add
after half of time.
1 ear
Place in
oblong glass baking dish.
(frozen)
5 to 6 min.
2 to 6 ears
3 to 4 min. per ear
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed, vegetables
(frozen)
package
In
casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
5 to 7 min.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
In
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
2
unshelled
package
10 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
Peel and cut into inch cubes. Place in
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch
apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and leaf)
10 to 16 OZ.
In
In
casserole, place washed spinach.
casserole, place 3 tablespoons water
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
package
Squash
1 lb. diced
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
5 to 7 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
to 2 squash
(about lb. each)
8 to 11 min.
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GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF
● Use the shelf only when cooking food on
● Do not store microwave browning dish on
2 levels. Food microwaves best when
directly on the oven floor.
metal shelf.
● Use of shelf with the Sensor Cooking or Reheat
program is not recommended.
● Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of
oven. Product damage may result.
● Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn
program.
● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave
oven. Now more than one food may be heated or
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
which need to be prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf.
Positioning the Shelf
If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is not
touching oven walls. To prevent
arcing, remove the shelf when
you are not using it.
To position the shelf, tip the back
slightly and fit the shelf support
guides onto the support guides
located at each side of the oven
in the rear.
Next, lower the front until the shelf
support guides fit onto the support
guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
How to Reheat Several Different
of Foods Together
When heating several different types of food together,
foods which should be served hot must be placed on
the oven floor, while foods which need only to be
warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is
because microwave energy enters the oven from the
bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that
foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.
Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its
starting temperature.
Place on the
floor larger
or more dense
foods, which
need the most
heating, such
as leftover
fried chicken,
casseroles of
canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place
on the oven shelf those foods which need only be
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Because of the varying rates, you may need to start
reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,
let the underheated food continue cooking.
warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor
only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).
To determine heating times, add times for all foods
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially
those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and
remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be
scratched. The control panel
can be damaged.
Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
After using Bon
thorough] , following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
brand cleanser, rinse and dry
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.
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean,
wipe with
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in
dishwasher.
cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a
microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven.
Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing
could occur.
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
cleanser 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 a damp cloth. Chrome
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,
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it.
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LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Cooktop Light./Night Light
To replace
combination
Be sure bulbs to
be replaced are
cool before
removing. Break
the adhesive seal by
light, first
disconnect
power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull plug.
gently unscrewing
\
the bulbs. Replace
REMOVE SCREW
with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) ‘available from
your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs
(40S 1 IN/1), which are available in supermarkets and
hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.
Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
Remove screw on right side of light compartment
cover and lower cover until it stops.
Oven Light
Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center
To replace your oven light, first
Clean off the grease and dust on
disconnect
or circuit
at main fuse
panel or pull
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.
of oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with
a 30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from
your GE supplier.
plug. Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Where a standard 2-prong wall
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
PREFERRED
METHOD
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle.
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of
shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Fia.
1
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
THE EXHAUST FEATURE
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting
to the outside.
LIGHT
Reusable Grease Filters
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never
operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry
of flames into the unit.
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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
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame
slot on the back of the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
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THE EXHAUST FEATURE
(continued)
Charcoal Filter Kit (for some models)
There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not
vented to the outside. Filter Kit model JX81A can be ordered from your GE
supplier. Ask for part WB02X9883.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
●
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
● Door not securely closed.
● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to
cancel it.
● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching MICRO COOK pad.
● CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
●
●
Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching
COOK/HOLD pad.
Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or
COOK pad.
“PRObE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast function.
During Sensor Cooking, Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened
before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
● The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp
is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.
FLOOR OF THE OVEN
IS WARM, EVEN
WHEN THE OVEN
HAS NOT BEEN USED
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
● Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
● Light reflection around door or outer case.
● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
● Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
If
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 assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center”
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question-will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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 con-
venience
a.m. to
p.m. weekdays,
a.m. to
p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians kn ow you r applian ce in side an d ou t–so m ost
repairs can be h an dled in ju st on e visit.
For Customers
8011626.2000
Special Needs...
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call
(800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
Service
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You can h ave th e secu re feelin g th at GE Con su m er Service will still be th ere
after you r warran ty expires. Pu rch ase a GE con tract wh ile you r warran ty is still
in effect an d you ’ll receive a su bstan tial discou n t. With a m u ltiple-year con tract,
you ’re assu red of fu tu re service at today’s prices.
8006262002
Individuals qualified to
h ave n eeded parts or accessories sen t directly to
h eir h om e. The GE parts system provides access to over
4 7 ,0 0 0 part s... an d all GE Gen u in e Ren ewal Part s a re
fu lly warran t ed. VISA, Mast erCard an d Discover cards
are accept ed.
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedu res in t en ded t o be perform ed by an y u ser.
Other servicing gen erally sh ou ld be referred t o qu alified
service person n el. Cau t ion m u st be exercised, sin ce
im proper servicin g m ay cau se u n safe operat ion .
their own appliances
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Staple sales slip or
check
date
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
here. Proof of original
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
WHAT IS COVERED
*********************** **
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts 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 WARRANTY
For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
If you have an installation
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
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:
●
●
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
●
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
. Improper installation.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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. 164D2966P143
Pub.
49-8623
Printed in the United Sta
3-95 CG
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