UseandCareGuide
Microwave⁄Convection Oven
Problem Solver...............................34
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Safety Instructions....................3–5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Care and Cleaning....................31–33
Exhaust Fan...................................................32
Grease Filter ..................................................32
Light Bulb Replacement.............................33
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 16, 19
Automatic Fan Feature .................................7
Broiler Pan...........................5, 10, 12, 29, 31
Clock..............................................................8, 9
Combination Cooking.........................26–28
Combination Roast...........................27, 28
Cooking by Temperature........................27
Cooking by Time.......................................26
Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Convection Cooking .........................24, 25, 29
Broiling........................................................29
Cooking by Temperature........................25
Cooking by Time.......................................24
Cookware Reference Guide......................30
Exhaust Fan ..............................................7, 32
Features..........................................................10
Microwave Cooking............6, 7, 10, 13–22
Add 30 Seconds.......................................15
Auto Defrost.......................................18, 19
Beverage ....................................................20
Cook.............................................................22
Cooking by Temperature........................17
Cooking by Time ...............................14, 15
Cooking Complete Reminder................10
Defrosting by Time...................................16
Delay Start/Reminder.............................15
Delayed Cooking ......................................13
Kitchen Timer............................................13
Microwaving Tips .......................................6
Popcorn ......................................................20
Power Levels.................................7, 13–17
Reheat.........................................................21
Oven Shelf..............4, 12, 20–22, 24–27, 31
Probe ................4, 8–11, 13, 17, 25, 27, 31
Installation..........................................32
Adapter Plugs .............................................. 32
Extension Cords ...........................................32
Grounding Instructions...............................32
Consumer Services...................35
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................35
Model and Serial Number Location...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model: JVM290
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
WARNING–To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy’’ on the previous page.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this guide.
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers before placing them in
the oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave/convection oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
—Do not use your microwave/convection oven to
dry newspapers.
• This over-the-range oven was designed for
use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.
It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven in microwave or
combination modes while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it
saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
—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.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
• Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when not
in use.
containers—for example, closed glass jars—
will explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave/
convection oven could result in injury.
• 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.
• 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.
• Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or
oven thermometers when cooking by microwave
or combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause “arcing” and possible
damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
• When using the convection or combination
cooking functions, both the outside and inside of
the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to
remove containers of food and accessories such as
broiler pan, oven shelf and temperature probe.
• Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or
liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create
electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven walls and
damage the temperature probe.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware
could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-
safe plastics only and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty
cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
• 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.
• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave convection
/
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.
• Do not use paper products when the
microwave convection oven is operated in the
/
convection or combination mode.
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high;
remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the microwave/convection
oven, keep it at least 1 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can become
too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor and
walls during and after cooking.
• 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.
• Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the
oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating
of the microwave convection oven.
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• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
• Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They will be hot.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can
actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
—Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield
while microwaving.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when something like a spoon
or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes
per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or
putting anything into it.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow it to stand in the
oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to burst or
overflow.
—Place the shelf on the upper supports for
convection broiling.
The Exhaust Hood
• Have it installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer. See the special installation
booklet packed with the microwave oven.
• The exhaust fan in the oven will operate
automatically under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is
operating, caution is required to prevent the
starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires
while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:
—Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat only when necessary.
—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.
• ‘‘Boilable’’ cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
to build up on the hood or the filter.
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
—When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• 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.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290AV).
JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290WV).
JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290BV).
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
JX81 Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
installation.
• Use of the shelf accessory:
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation
over electric and gas ranges.
—Never use the shelf for microwave-only
cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven
when microwave-only cooking.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
—Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven
for Convection and Combination cooking.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE…
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MICROWAVING TIPS
• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
• If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both
the dish you are
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of
water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
How to Change Power Level
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
1
2
3
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
9
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
0
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
POWER LEVEL
BEST USES
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the
time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7
Medium 5
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Low 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come on to protect the internal parts of the
microwave.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
15. COOK. Touch this pad, the number pad for the
desired code number, then START. The oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking times until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
2. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
16. Convection COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature.
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. Convection BROIL. Touch this pad for broiling.
Be sure to use splatter shield and drip pan.
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
18. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once
food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
Hold setting and maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
6. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
19. Combination ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this
pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then
START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic
preset program.
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.
20. Combination COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature. Combination cooking uses
alternating microwave and convection for
maximum speed and browning.
8. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
9. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
21. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock.
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
10. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
22. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
23. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
4 and MINUTE.
11. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Press number pad 0, 1, 2 or 3, then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
24. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
12. 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.
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
25. 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.
13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
26. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on night
light. Touch again to turn light off.
27. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on
surface light. Touch again to turn light off.
28. VENT FAN. Touch this pad for selection of Low,
14. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of
prepared foods. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
High or Off fan speed.
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15
16
17
SENSOR COOKING
CONVECTION
2
3
POPCORN BEVERAGE
REHEAT
COOK
TEMP
COOK
BROIL
MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
18
19
4
5
MICRO
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
AUTO
COOK
ROAST
DEFROST COOK/HOLD
PROBE
PROBE
20
6
7
21
22
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
DELAY
START
START
4
5
6
9
REMINDER
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
23
8
7
POWER
LEVEL
8
CLEAR
OFF
MINUTE
24
25
26
ADD
30 SEC
0
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DISPLAY ON/OFF
10
SELECTIONS
NIGHT
SOUND
LEVEL
KITCHEN
TIMER
SURFACE
LIGHT
11
CLOCK
VENT FAN
27
28
LIGHT
CODES: 0-1-2-3
OFF-LOW-HIGH
OFF-ON
OFF-ON
12
13
Temperature Probe
When You Plug in the Oven Clock Display On/Off Feature
‘‘PRObE’’ Appears on the
Display when:
The display panel displays “88888”, The Clock Display On/Off Feature
“18 POWER” and all of the oven
allows you to turn the clock display
functions. After 15 seconds, all lights on or off without changing the time
disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad
• Probe has been forgotten when
Combination Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold function is being used.
the upper portion. Touch the
to turn the clock display on or off.
CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and The Clock Display On/Off feature
• Probe is not securely seated in
oven wall receptacle.
oven is ready for use.
cannot be used while a cooking
feature is in use.
This will happen any time there is a
power outage.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Cooking Complete Reminder
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(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook/Hold)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display ‘‘End’’ and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Do not use for microwave-only cooking.
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1
2
3
7
SENSOR COOKING
CONVECTION
POPCORN BEVERAGE
REHEAT
COOK
COOK
BROIL
MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
MICRO
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
AUTO
TEMP
COOK
ROAST
PROBE
DEFROST COOK/HOLD
PROBE
1
2
3
EXPRESS
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
COOK
DELAY
START
START
4
5
6
REMINDER
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
MINUTE
7
POWER
LEVEL
8
9
CLEAR
OFF
ADD
30
0
SEC
DISPLAY ON/OFF
SELECTIONS
SOUND
LEVEL
KITCHEN
NIGHT
SURFACE
LIGHT
CLOCK
VENT FAN
TIMER
LIGHT
CODES: 0-1-2-3
OFF-LOW-HIGH
OFF-ON
OFF-ON
8
9
11
10
9
This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
SONES
6.0 Vert.
6.3 Hor.
C.F.M.
at 0.10 WG
234 Vert.
239 Hor.
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with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature,
see Your Touch Control Panel section.
securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
8. Vent Fan and Light Controls.
9. Grease Filters.
10. Cooktop Light.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle
before oven will start any temperature or
Combination Roast cooking.
5. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal food
temperature. The probe must be used when cooking
by temperature in microwave, convection or
combination modes.
11. Oven Floor.
12. Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip pan and a
spatter shield. See Convection Broiling section
for instructions.
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the left side wall of the control panel
seen when the door is open.
6. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven
floor when using convection or combination cooking.
Remove the shelf when microwave-only cooking.
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WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses
very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than
regular methods, while retaining their natural texture
and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly,
not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating
is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient
because less time is spent in food preparation.
The Sensor Cooking features make your microwave do
the cooking for you. It’s easy and convenient— just
follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide. A
sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.
Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and
convection to roast meats to perfection.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time
and power levels according to the weight of the food.
Just enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds and touch the START pad. The oven
automatically calculates the correct defrosting time
and power levels.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-
in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the
food surfaces.
The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program
the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if
you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock.
Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and
accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically. Or you can cook by temperature, by
these methods, using the temperature probe to
determine the doneness by the internal temperature of
the food. This method takes the guesswork out of
cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the
food reaches the desired temperature.
Comparison Guide
Microwave
Convection
Combination
COOKING
METHOD
Microwave energy is
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
Microwave energy and convection
heat combine to cook foods in up to
one-third less time than regular ovens,
while browning and sealing in juices.
distributed evenly throughout
the oven for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
HEAT
SOURCE
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and circulating
heated air.
HEAT
Heat produced within food
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
Food heats from instant energy from
penetration and heat conducted from
outside of food.
CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration.
BENEFITS
Fast, high efficiency cooking.
Oven and surroundings do
not get hot. Easy clean-up.
Aids in browning and seals
in flavor. Cooks some foods
faster than regular ovens.
Shortened cooking time from
microwave energy, plus browning
and crisping from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
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COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware
Microwave
Convection
Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex®,
Fire King®, Corning
Ware®, etc.)
YES
YES
YES
Ceramic
YES
YES
YES
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Plastic Films and Wraps
Paper Products
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES*
NO
NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood
NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
NOTE: For more information on the proper use of cookware in your
oven, see your Microwave Convection Cookbook.
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are
recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim
as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or
metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and
pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware
(safe to 400°F.) may be used, but it is not recommended
for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning,
because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or
muffins because these pans reflect heat and help
produce a light tender crust.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to
the cleanability of glass.
Microwave
Convection Combination
Broil
NO
NO
YES,
on the floor
of the oven.
YES,
on the floor
of the oven.
YES,
on the
METAL SHELF ACCESSORY
The shelf is required for good air
circulation and even browning
when using Convection and
shelf supports.
Combination Cook. Allow at
least one inch between the pan
and the walls of the oven for air circulation.
BROILER PAN
(spatter shield
and drip pan)
NO
NO
YES,
place this on top
of the metal shelf
which is resting on the
shelf supports.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD
or ROAST and enter cook time or temperature. Touch
KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook/Hold or
Combination Roast cooking, be sure probe is in
food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero
and cooking will begin.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
KITCHEN
TIMER
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
DEFROST
MICRO
COOK
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set
on power level 3 but can be changed by touching
the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power
level 1–10.)
Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performed, oven display
START
shows instructions entered and the function.
When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
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COOKING BY TIME
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
Step 4: Touch START.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
START
Step 1: Fill a cup
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
2/3 full of water,
‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.
add 1 teaspoon of
Step 6: Open the door.
instant coffee and
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
stir to dissolve.
Use a cup that has
no metal decoration
and is microwave-
safe (refer to
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Micro Cook I
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1. Press MICRO COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
4
5
6
9
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
0
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE
pad for 1 minute.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal if you
want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 8: Press START.
START
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I”
will be displayed.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1–10.)
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
4
5
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
How to Use Delay Start
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The display
DELAY
START
will show the time you entered. The time of
START
REMINDER
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
with a beeping sound until
DELAY
START
you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
REMINDER
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
The Sound Level Feature
Add 30 Seconds
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a 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 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for
Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number
pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have
selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0
for 4 minutes.
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is
How to Change Power Level
completed, the oven signals and flashes
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
START
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
4
5
6
9
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
0
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
• For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Micro
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer
that gauges the internal temperature of your food.
Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook
or Combination Cook to a preferred internal
temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture
shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe
properly, follow the directions below.
Handle
Sensor
Cable
End
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show
‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will sound
and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the
temperature for up to one hour.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for
medium power.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
• Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display?
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food?
A. ‘‘PRObE’’ will flash if you don’t seat the
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide
located in this section. It shows minimum and
maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows
defrost time counting down.
START
Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
and ‘‘TURn’’ flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
AUTO
DEFROST
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After
approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.
When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Ounces
1–2
3
Pounds
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.–MAX.
WEIGHT
FIRST SIGNAL
SECOND SIGNAL
STAND TIME
Meat
Chops
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Separate and shield
where necessary.
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Beef Patties
Roast
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Separate patties.
5 minutes
Turn over and
shield.
Shield if necessary.
30 minutes
Ribs
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
10 minutes
Steak
Stew
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Turn over and
separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Poultry
Whole Chicken
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over and shield.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Turn over.
Turn over.
Shield where
necessary.
20 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Cornish Hens (whole)
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Cornish Hens (split)
Seafood
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
5 minutes
Fish Fillets
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Shrimp, Scallops
Whole Fish
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Hold under
cold running
water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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SENSOR COOKING
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 sensor detects
steam, the oven signals
and displays remaining
cooking time needed.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
POWER
COOK
TIME
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 4: When cooking is
completed, the oven
signals and flashes
‘‘End’’. Open the door
and remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start
Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 9. A plus sign
will appear on the display
beside the word “POP”.
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time
is being provided.
“POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
“Error” appeared on the display. Why?
Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven
signalled and “HOT” appeared in the display,
and the feature would not operate. Why?
A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then
switches to Micro Cook. If you open the door while
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the
door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You
may open the door when “End” appears on display.
A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than
200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the
oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to
be used.
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn
feature in my microwave oven?
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
SENSOR COOKING
BEVERAGE
The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has
no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to
the Microwaving Tips section).
CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be quite hot. Remove the container
with care.
Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need to
touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
BEVERAGE
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SENSOR COOKING
REHEAT
Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes
Because all cooking containers must be covered
during automatic reheating, this feature is best with
foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers,
there is no need to look up reheating times in a
cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with 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
including
Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
leftovers can be
reheated using
this feature.
foods that
require constant
attention, foods
Reheat is
calling for a dry
recommended for
single-servings of
food or plates of leftovers.
look or crisp
surface after reheating should not be reheated using
this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.
Easy to Use
Keep Door Closed
Simply touch the REHEAT pad.
Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘RHEAT’’
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch
Beep sounds when steam
is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’
is replaced by time
REHEAT pad. No need to touch
REHEAT
START, the oven will start immediately.
counting down. Rotate
“RHEAT” and “FOOD”
are displayed.
FOOD
or stir food if necessary.
Close door and touch
START to finish heating. When done, oven displays
‘‘End’’ and beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAR/OFF is touched.
FOOD
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after
using Reheat, what should I do?
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens
the reheating time and leaves food too cool.
Cover tightly and reset Reheat.
A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time
until desired temperature is reached.
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SENSOR COOKING
COOK
The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods
Because most cooking containers must be covered
during Cook, this feature is best with foods that you
want to steam or retain moisture.
easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as
food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the
oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts
of food.
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with
Sensor COOK.
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety
of foods including
meats, fish and
vegetables can be
cooked using this
feature.
Foods that must be
cooked uncovered,
foods that require
constant attention,
foods that require
addition of ingredients
during cooking and
foods calling for a dry
look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked
using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe
should be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted.
Easy to Use
Keep Door Closed
Simply touch 3 control pads—COOK, desired CODE,
and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ appears on the
display and the sensor is activated to sense steam
from food.
Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Cook Codes
Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic results
with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide
section for specific foods and instructions.
Example:
Step 1: Place covered food in oven. Touch COOK
Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows
pad. ‘‘ENTER FOOD CODE’’ flashes on display.
on display, indicating
steam sensor is activated.
DO NOT OPEN DOOR.
OPENING DOOR MAY
AFFECT COOKING
PERFORMANCE.
Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The
code and food type you selected will appear on the
display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds,
“START” flashes on the display. Touch START.
FOOD
CODE
Beep sounds when steam
is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’
is replaced by cook time.
Rotate or stir food, if
necessary. When done,
oven beeps every minute
until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF is touched.
POWER
COOK
TIME
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REHEAT AND COOK
CONTAINERS AND COVERS
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
• Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least half full for
best results.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if
it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in
the Microwaving Tips section.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning
into steam can mislead the sensor.
• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they
can prevent steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.
• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,
if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control
Guide section.
SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE
• Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven
signals and countdown time is displayed, door may
be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To
resume cooking, close door and touch START.
• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven
are dry.
• After completion of Cook cycle, if food needs
additional cooking, return food to oven and use
Micro Cook to finish cooking.
• Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Food
Cook Code Servings Serving Size
Comments
Canned Vegetables
1
1 to 4
4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables
2
1 to 4
4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables
3
1 to 4
4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes
Fish
4
5
6
7
1 to 4
1 to 4
1 to 4
—
8 oz.
4 oz.
Pierce skin with fork.
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces
1 to 2
pieces
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)
1/2 to 3 lbs.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into
dish. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
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CONVECTION TIME COOKING
During convection cooking, a heating element is
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving,
not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop
around the food; some foods cook faster than in
regular oven cooking.
used to raise the temperature of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F.
may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this
heated air throughout the oven, over and around
the food, producing golden brown exteriors and
rich, moist interiors.
NOTE: For information on suggested cookware, see
Cookware and Accessories section.
For best results
1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.
2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of
the oven.
3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven
cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25 to
35 degrees and check at minimum time.
How to Convection Preheat and Time Cook
Step 1: Touch Convection COOK pad.
Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in
the oven.
COOK
Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking
time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in
sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2
hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and 0
in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for
example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.
Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching
the number pads that correspond with the desired
oven temperature. For example, touch number pads
2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook
time now.
Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking
Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open
is completed, the display shows “End” and
the oven signals and turns off.
the door within 1 hour the oven will turn
START
START
off automatically.
How to Convection Time Cook Without Preheating
Step 1: If your recipe does not require
preheating, touch the Convection
COOK pad.
Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and
minutes by touching number pads in sequence
beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and
30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that
order. To enter time less than one hour, for example,
30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.
COOK
Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the
number pads that correspond to the desired oven
temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2
and 5 for 225°F.
Step 4: Touch START pad.
START
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CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING
You can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assure
that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired, while
the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious
browning. The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature
of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired
temperature is reached.
For best results
1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.
2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of
the oven.
3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven
cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25 to
35 degrees and check at minimum time.
How to Convection Temperature Cook
Step 1: Insert probe in
food as directed in the
Cookbook or in this guide.
Plug other end of probe
securely into wall
Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the
number pads that correspond with the desired oven
temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.
Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in
sequence to enter the desired food temperature.
Any food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. may be
programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that
order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown
on the display.
receptacle.
Step 2: Touch Convection COOK pad.
COOK
Step 5: Touch START pad. When food
reaches preselected temperature, display
START
shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.
Questions and Answers
Q. After I preheated my oven, I tried to set
cooking time, but nothing happened. What is
the problem?
Q. Can I store the probe in the oven when it is not
in use?
A. Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended.
If you forget and leave it in during cooking,
without having inserted it in food, damage to the
probe or to the oven may result.
A. Until you open the oven door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad, the oven remains in the preheat
mode and no further instructions can be entered.
After 1 hour oven automatically turns off.
Q. Can I check during the cooking cycle to be sure
that I have set the correct oven temperature?
A. Yes. If you touch the Convection COOK pad at
any time during cooking, the selected oven
temperature is displayed on the display.
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COMBINATION TIME COOKING
Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy
and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection
circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.
For best results
1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.
2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the
oven.
3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven
cooking to combination cooking, lower the oven
temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.
How to Combination Time Cook With Preheat
Step 1: Touch Combination COOK
pad.
Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in
the oven.
COOK
Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking
time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in
sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2
hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and 0
in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for
example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.
Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching
the number pads that correspond with the desired
oven temperature. For example, touch number pads
2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook
time now.
Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking
Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open
is completed, the display shows “End” and
the oven signals and turns off.
START
the door within 1 hour the oven will turn
START
off automatically.
How to Combination Time Cook Without Preheating
Step 1: If your recipe does not require
preheating, touch the Combination
COOK pad.
Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and
minutes by touching number pads in sequence
beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and
30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that
order. To enter time less than one hour, for example,
30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.
COOK
Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the
number pads that correspond to the desired oven
temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2
and 5 for 225°F.
Step 4: Touch START pad.
START
Questions and Answers
Remember:
Q. May I use my metal roasting pan to
• Check the Cookware and Accessories section
for correct cookware when Combination cooking.
Combination Cook a roast?
A. No. Do not use metal cookware when Combination
• For best roasting and browning results, whole roasts
and poultry should be cooked in a dish placed directly
on the oven shelf.
cooking. Place the roast in a glass dish.
Q. Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the oven
floor when Combination cooking?
• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices
and prevent spattering.
A. No. For best roasting results, place the glass dish on
the oven shelf which rests on the oven floor during
Combination cooking.
• Some recipes call for preheating.
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COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING
With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits of
combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe. The
probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness desired,
by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This function is
exactly like combination time cooking except you set internal food
temperature desired instead of cooking time.
For best results
1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.
2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven.
3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking
to combination temperature cooking, lower the oven temperature
25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.
How to Combination Temperature Cook
Step 1: Insert probe in
food as directed in the
Cookbook or in this guide.
Plug other end of probe
securely into wall
Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the
number pads that correspond with the desired oven
temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.
Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in
sequence to enter the desired food temperature.
Any food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. may be
programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that
order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown
on the display.
receptacle.
Step 2: Touch Combination COOK
pad.
COOK
Step 5: Touch START pad. When food
reaches preselected temperature, display
shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.
START
COMBINATION ROAST
Combination Roast is a combination function
which is similar to combination temperature
cooking, using both microwave and convection
cooking in conjunction with the temperature
probe. However, the Combination Roast feature
eliminates most of the steps necessary to program
combination temperature cooking.
The metal shelf must be in place
on the oven floor when using
convection or combination
cooking. The food is placed in a
glass dish on a trivet for cooking
during Combination Roast.
How to Combination Roast
Step 1: Insert temperature probe into meat and plug
Step 3: Touch START. When food reaches the
programmed temperature for proper degree of
doneness, the oven will sound and display “Hold”.
The oven will then hold the temperature for up to
one hour.
the probe firmly into oven wall receptacle.
Step 2: Touch the Combination ROAST pad once for
cooking your roast to MEDium doneness. Touch the
pad twice for cooking to “WELL”.
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COMBINATION ROAST
(continued)
Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe)
(Recommended Settings)
Food
Medium
Well
Beef
✓
✓
—
—
—
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Lamb
Pork
Chicken
Turkey
†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Questions and Answers
Q. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas like
legs and wings often overcook before the rest of
the bird is thoroughly cooked. How can I
prevent this?
Q. Meats often take longer than indicated in the
guides to reach the desired internal
temperature. Why?
A. If the meat is recently defrosted and still very cold
or icy inside, it will require a longer cooking time
than meat which has been merely refrigerated.
Times shown in the guides are usually for meats
that are refrigerator temperature.
A. Thin, uneven portions of poultry may be shielded
with aluminum foil during cooking. Do not allow
foil to touch shelf or oven sides, arcing may occur.
Q. Usually my temperature probe gives very
accurate results, but this time it didn’t.
What happened?
Q. Do most meats require standing time after
cooking with Combination Roast?
A. If the temperature probe is positioned touching fat
or bone, an inaccurate reading may result. Be sure
to place the probe in solid muscle, usually the
thickest, meatiest part of the roast or poultry, or in
the center of a meat loaf or casserole.
A. You may want to let meats stand briefly, to allow
easier carving and serving. Most meat roasts
continue to cook for a few minutes after removing
from the oven.
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CONVECTION BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by intense heat. The metal
Step 4: Touch START pad.
shelf must be in place on the shelf supports when
using convection broiling. Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
START
Step 5: When the preprogrammed temperature
is reached (preheating may take 25 to 30 minutes),
the oven signals. Place the food on the broiler
pan assembly.
Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle around edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
If desired, fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about
1/8 inch thick.
Step 6: Open the door and
place the broiler pan on
the shelf which is on the
shelf supports. “Hot”
appears on display when
door is opened.
Step 2: Insert spatter shield onto drip pan. Always
use spatter shield so fat drips into drip pan; otherwise
juices may become hot enough to catch fire. You can
use aluminum foil to line your drip pan and spatter
shield. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the
spatter shield and cut slits in it just like the spatter
shield. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and
meat juices from draining to the drip pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
NOTE: If the oven door remains closed, the oven will
hold the preprogrammed temperature for 1 hour
and then shut off.
Step 7: Enter broiling time by touching number pads
in sequence. For 25 minutes, touch 2, 5, 0 and 0.
Step 3: Touch Convection BROIL
pad once for HI (450°F) and twice
for LO (425°F).
BROIL
Step 8: Touch the START pad.
Step 9: When broiling is completed, the oven signals
and flashes “End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.
Questions and Answers
Q. May I use aluminum foil to line the drip pan
and spatter shield?
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. Yes, if you mold the foil thoroughly to the spatter
shield and slit it to conform to the slots in the
shield. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining to the drip pan. The
juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If
you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may
be low. In these cases, preheat the broil unit for 10
minutes before placing broiler pan assembly with
food in oven. Turn food only once during broiling.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler spatter shield to
prevent meat from sticking?
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use the
spatter shield in the pan?
A. The spatter shield is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to
prevent meat sticking to the surface. However,
spraying the shield lightly before cooking with a
vegetable cooking spray will make cleanup easier.
A. Yes. Using the spatter shield suspends the meat
over the pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall
into the pan, thus keeping meat drier. Juices are
protected by the shield and stay cooler, thus
preventing excessive spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn meat
with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows
juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish,
brush each side often with butter.
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COOKING REFERENCE GUIDE
* — Best Method
A — Alternate
N — Not Recommended
This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting
the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be
adapted to any method of cooking.
Foods
Microwave
Combination
Convection
Appetizers
Dips and Spreads
Pastry Snacks
Beverages
*
N
*
N
N
A
N
A
N
N
N
A
*
*
*
Sauces and Toppings
Soups and Stews
Meats
Defrosting
Roasting
*
A
N
*
N
A
Poultry
Defrosting
Roasting
*
A
N
*
N
A
Fish and Seafood
Defrosting
*
*
N
A
N
N
Cooking
Casseroles
A
*
A
Eggs and Cheese
Scrambled, Omelets
Quiche, Souffle
*
A
N
*
N
A
Vegetables, Fresh
*
N
N
Breads
Quick
Yeast
A
N
*
A
A
*
Muffins, Coffee Cake
A
*
A
Desserts
Cakes, Layer and Bundt
Angel Food and Chiffon
Custard and Pudding
Bar Cookies
Fruit
Pies and Pastry
Candy
A
N
*
A
*
N
*
*
A
*
N
N
*
N
A
N
*
N
A
N
N
Blanching Vegetables
Frozen Convenience Foods
*
*
N
A
N
A
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CARE AND CLEANING
Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be
scratched. The control panel
can be damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean,
wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in
dishwasher.
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Shelf. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in
the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Broiler Pan (Spatter Shield and Drip Pan).
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Remove the spatter shield from the drip pan.
Carefully pour out the grease in the drip pan into a
proper container. Wash; scour if necessary with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, in hot, soapy
water. Rinse the drip pan and spatter shield in hot
water. If food has burned on, sprinkle the spatter
shield while hot with detergent and cover with wet
paper towels or a dish cloth. That way, burned-on
foods will soak loose while the meal is being served.
The drip pan and spatter shield may also be cleaned in
a dishwasher.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish: If
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon Ami® brand cleanser.
After using Bon Ami® brand cleanser, rinse and dry
thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon Ami® brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
How to Clean the Outside
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel.
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it.
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THE EXHAUST FEATURE
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting
to the outside.
METAL
FILTER
METAL
FILTER
COOKTOP
LIGHT
Reusable Grease Filters
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the microwave without the filters in
place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.
To Remove Grease Filter
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To remove grease filter,
grasp the “finger hold”
on the filter and slide to
the rear. Then pull filter
downward and to the
front. The filter will
drop out.
To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame
slot on the back of the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
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 JX81 can be ordered from your GE
supplier. Ask for part WB02X4267.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Fig. 1
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
grounded. (Fig. 1)
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
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LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Cooktop Light
To replace the
combination
cooktop light/
night light, first
disconnect
power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel
or pull plug.
Be sure bulbs to be
replaced are cool
before removing.
Break the adhesive
seal by gently
unscrewing the bulbs.
REMOVE SCREW
Replace with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your
GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S11N/1),
which are available in supermarkets and hardware
stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace screw. Connect
electrical power to microwave oven.
Remove screw on right side of light compartment
cover and lower cover until it stops.
Oven Light
Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center
of oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with
a 40-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4253), available from
your GE supplier.
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.
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.
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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/convection 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 or temperature after touching one of the
cooking pads.
• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination
Roast or Temp Cook/Hold.
• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature
after setting temperature cooking programs.
• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching Sensor COOK.
“PRObE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
• Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking
functions that measure food temperature.
• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
• During Cook, Reheat, Beverage or Popcorn program, the door was opened before
steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.
“HOT” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
• This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees and
the door is opened.
• One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the oven
was greater than 200 degrees. These features will not operate when the oven is hot.
FLOOR OF THE
OVEN IS WARM,
EVEN WHEN THE
OVEN HAS NOT
BEEN USED
• 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.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer case.
• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while
using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small appliances and
does not indicate a problem with your oven.
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center® / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service
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We’ll Be There
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!
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
For Customers With Special Needs…
2’ 6"
TBXTOLITE
ON WALL
SINGLE CONTROL
FAUCET
800.626.2000
6’ 10"
8"
5"
6"
5"
7"
1’ 0"
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
1/8
3’ "
FLUORESCENT
FIXTURE
THIS LIGHT CAN
BE INSTALLED
IN BOTTOM OF
WALL CABINETS
2’ 10"
SECTION A-A
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.
SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED
SCALE 1’ 1"
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Service Contracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
YOUR GE MICROWAVE/
CONVECTION OVEN
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
For one year from date of original
T**h*is**w*a*r*ra*n*t*y*i*s*e*x*t*e*n*d*e*d**to**th*e*
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the microwave/convection
oven that fails because of a
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care®
servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE CARES (800-432-2737).
• Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Read your Use and Care
material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• 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.
• 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
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