Guide’
Countertop Microwave Oven
Problem
instructions ....................3- 5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
More questions
GE Answer
800.626.2000
and
....................36, 38
Operating Instructions, Tips
30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 19, 30,32
Auto Cook
Double DutyTM Shelf
Light Bulb
6
TemperatureProbe.....................................36
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Automatic Cooking Control Guide ...24, 25
Auto
1,22
Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auto Start/Rem index.......... . . . . . . . . . . . .............14
Clock
Adapter
Plugs
.
.
37
ExtensionCords...........................................37
GroundingInstructions..............................37
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........8, 9
Cooking by Temperature ...........................20
Cooking
by
Time
.
12-14
Consumer Services ...................39
ApplianceRegistration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................39
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty........................................BackCover
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide
Defrosting by Time......, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
DefrostingGuide..........................................32
Delayed
Double DutyTM Shelf
..............4,5, 7, 14,21,22,24,30,34, 35
Cooking
.
.
.
10
Express Cook Feature
Features
3
I
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................30
Heating or Reheating Guide
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
MicrowavingTips...........................................6
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Popcorn
Power
.
.
14,
15
16, 18,20,31-33
ProgramCooking............................................9
Recipes, Cooking Tips .........................24-33
Temperature Probe 4,7,8,10,16,17,20,38
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
It is intended to help
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
operate
adjustments.
Keep it handy
questions.
answers to your
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
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.
● Steam or vapor
from
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Louisville, KY 40225
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound
occur while
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
operating at power levels other
than high.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
● Dull thumping
is operating.
while oven
find them on a label inside
the oven.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
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:
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed using
your microwave oven. It’s
similar to the
Louisville. KY 40225
caused by other
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that
appliances and does not
indicate a problem with
your oven.
Model Number
Serial Number
you the oven.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged, It is
(c)
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
particularly important that the
properly and that there is no
door close
to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(b) Do
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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(continued)
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
—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,
●
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.
●
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
● 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.
if subjected to short periods of
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.
● Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
without their lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
●
defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
● Use metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray
to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,
temperature of at least
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.
keep metal (other than metal
1 inch away from sides of oven.
at least
● 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.
●
Cookware
become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the
cookware.
●
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.
Sometimes, the glass cooking tray can become
too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the
tray during and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture, Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
●
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
●
Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave
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Use of the DOUBLE
Shelf accessory.
●
Spontaneous
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid,
stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from
the microwave oven.
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.
Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
.
cooking pouches and tightly
—Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.
plastic bags should
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 beat 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.
—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
Use of shelf with Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or
Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, or Popcorn sections).
SAVE THESE
●
Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
INSTRUCTIONS
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
Optional Accessory
Optional accessories are available at extra cost
from your
supplier.
Installation Kit converts this oven to a
built-in wall oven.
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● 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
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.”
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
testing and a glass
measuring cup
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
filled with 1
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.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
FIRST, contact the people who
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for
some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
20 North
Drive
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Chicago, IL 60606
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the
pad.
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1. Door Latches.
for instructions.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside
oven.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release button at
indent to open door.
8.
9.
Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place when
3. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave
energy distributing system. Do not remove this
cover. You will damage the oven.
using the
Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray
may be removed for cleaning.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature
10. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference
probe must be securely inserted into receptacle
when using
codes for many frequently prepared foods.
Cook & Hold or Auto Roast.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
5. Temperature Probe. Use with
Cook&
located on the inside
of the microwave oven.
Hold and Auto Roast functions only.
Shelf. Lets you microwave
6.
several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions
special
and Double DutyTM
instructions. ) Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the oven Use this
shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels.
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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.
9. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
“Error” Appears on Display:
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
● During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program, the
door was opened before steam could be detected.
● No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes
and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program.
“1
will appear in display.
pads 1, 3, and O and
Then touch START pad. To reset or change time,
simply repeat above process.
“PROBE” Appears on Display:
10. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add
30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting
down. The Reminder feature can be used like
an alarm clock.
● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or
Cook & Hold function is being used.
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power
level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
AUTO
to
11.
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3 (Low).
12. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this
and enter food
weight. The oven automatically-sets power levels
and defrosting time.
TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic power level 10
(High).
3.
13.
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. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you
enter the cooking time if you want to change
from automatic power level 10 (High).
until you touch the
pad.
TIMER. This feature uses no
5.
14. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad,
and desired number pad for code to slow-cook
or temperature cook meat with automatic preset
program.
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.
AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then
6.
15. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, and START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
number pad for desired code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
16. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
of cooking times
shuts off.
the food is done and oven
7. POPCORN. Touch this pad and START, and the
popcorn sensor determines the right cooking time.
The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be
used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn
weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
17. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and
MINUTE.
18.
When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature,
power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto
Defrost.
8.
19. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
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When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the
pad and oven is ready for use and the
clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the sequence recurs
and you must reset clock after touching
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto
Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the
oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating
times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of
temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using
your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10
(highest); to heat foods for 30 seconds using Add 30
Seconds; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks
with the Minute/Second Timer.
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: program a hold time
between Time Defrost and Time Cook & II; set
Time Cook I & II for a 2-stage program using
different times and power levels; or use the
Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a
cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold.
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HOW TO USE THE
The Minute/Second Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions:
It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Minute/Second 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.
●
●
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
To
touch
cooking to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
TIM-E COOK I & II, COOK
Step 2: Touch number pads 3
MINUTE pad
& HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time,
temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and
enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When
Cook & Hold or Auto Roast
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
be
probe is in food. Touch START.
Timer will count down to O and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE pad to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
TIME COOK
Step 1: Take the casserole from the freezer and place
it in the oven.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE pad for 25 minutes
of cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and
MINUTE pad 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.)
function is automatically performed,
START
oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When
time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
oven and
no metal.
the door. Be sure the package contains
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is
for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
Step 2: Touch 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
of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
START
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
5. Press START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly closed packages should be
pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially
defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered.
Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
● 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.
stuffings, poultry and pork
not be allowed
to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
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DEFROSTING BY
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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
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
BY
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
“How to Change Power Level” below.)
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
Step 4: Touch START.
START
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
coffee
stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & 11.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1
and MINUTE pad for minute.
5. Press START.
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Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time
cooking functions within 1 program. This is
if you want to change power levels during your
cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
5. Press START.
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Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK
TIME I“ counts down.
Step 3: Select your cooking time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
shown counting down.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK & 11.
Step 5: Set your second cooking time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
The Express Cook Feature
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
time for 1–5 minutes.
START
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and
shut off at the end of the programmed time.
(in minutes). For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
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.
ADD 30
SECONDS
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How to Use Auto Start
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up
to a 12-hour delay.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program
Step 1: Touch AUTO START/
AUTO START REMINDER pad.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
Step 3: Touch START
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
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
Step 1: Touch AUTO
AUTO START START/REMINDER pad.
REMINDER
until you open the door or touch the
pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The
time may be displayed by touching the
AUTO START/REMINDER 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).
Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn
sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double
shelf with the Popcorn program is NOT
recommended.
START
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The Popcorn feature is designed to be used
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
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Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 5: When cooking
is completed, the oven
signals and flashes
“End.” Open the
door and remove the
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 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
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How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.
pad and then touch
number pad 9. The
pad and then touch
number pad 1. The
word “POP” will
appear on the display
with a minus sign
appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking
time is being provided.
beside it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
“Error” appeared on the display. Why?
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn
feature in my microwave oven?
A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then
switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
door, touch
and begin again. You
may open the door when “End” appears on display.
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Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures
are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
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
automatically switch during roasting, thus
providing even, tender cooking results without
overcooking.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place pork roast
in cooking bag
and place in
microwave-safe
dish.
Place tender beef
roast in cooking
bag on trivet in
microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to
package instructions
for proper use of
cooking bag. ) Insert
Place meat in
oven with probe
to the right. Insert
cable end of probe
firmly into
probe through cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the food or top or
sides of the oven.
receptacle on
oven wall.
How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium
Step After a
pre-programmed
food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4 times and
Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
AUTO ROAST
Touch number pad 1. Touch START.
(See the “Auto Roast Guide” for
list of recommended
)
NOTE: By touching
the AUTO ROAST
pad during cooking,
the meat’s internal
CODE
oven then beeps 4 times
and “End” appears.
temperature will be
(“COOL”
displayed until meat reaches
When pad
is released, doneness code reappears on the display.
Step 2: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or 2,
the oven signals with 4
and
CODE
flashes on the display
when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and
touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after
the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
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Auto Roast Guide
● Insert probe as described in the
Automatic Roasting section.
● Recommended codes are shown
on guide behind door, on front of
oven.
● Place meats in a cooking bag in
microwave-safe dish. (Refer to
package instructions for proper
use of cooking bag.)
Time
(minutes per pound)
Doneness
Display
Minimum End
Temp.
Hold*
Minutes
Food
Code
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
1
11-14
0
Well
2
Pork (5 lb. max.)
WELL
WELL
13-17
15-18
10
Loin Roast
2
3
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area.)
10-15
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and
hold at that temperature until done.
Oven switches to Hold
at
and continues
holding at 180°F. until
you remove food and
Set Auto Simmer
Auto Roast as explained
in the Automatic
touch
pad.
If stirring is
Roasting section.
recommended, you can restart oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch
off oven.
Display shows
CODE
pad to turn
and “CODE 4.”
Automatic
Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final
Doneness
Food
Comments
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Beef
Pot Roast
180°F.
180°F.
5-7
5-8
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.
SIM
SIM
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
180°F.
180°F.
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.
SIM
SIM
Same
as above.
4-6
Roast
180°F.
Add 4 cups liquid.
SIM
soup
180°F.
180°F.
7-1o
5-7
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir
SIM
SIM
every 3 hours.
Split Pea
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after
3 hours.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the
next page. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide below). Then
touch START pad.
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum
and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
shows defrost time counting down.
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
Step 2: Touch AUTO
pad.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
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Step 3: Enter weight. For
continues during
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
“End” remains on display
display.)
example, touch number pads
GII71[
pounds
and oven beeps 4 times.
,
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
Guide below.)
pad is touched.
Conversion Guide
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the guide on the next page.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(.1 ) of a pound.
Pounds
Ounces
.1
1-2
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
3
6-7
8
9-1o
11
12–1 3
14–1 5
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RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
FIRST SIGNAL
STAND TIME
SECOND SIGNAL
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
Turn over.
Separate.
Chops
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate and shield
where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Beef Patties
Roast
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate patties.
90 minutes
Turn over and
shield.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Shield if necessary,
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minutes
Ribs
Turn over.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Turn over.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Steak
Stew
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
separate.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Whole Chicken
Turn over and
shield.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
20 minutes in
refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Turn over.
0,1 -6.0
Shield where
necessary.
Turn over.
5
minutes
Chicken Pieces
hens (whole)
0.1 -6.0 lbs
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
minutes;
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
0. -6.0 lbs.
run cold water
in cavity.
Turn over.
hens (split)
5 minutes
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Fish fillets
5 minutes
5 minutes
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
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Shrimp, scallops
Whole fish
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
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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 pieces of foil.
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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
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Use Temp Cook& Hold to cook a variety of foods
to the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult
to cook precisely with the probe.
you touch the
pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its
appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe
must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto
Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in
the Automatic Roasting section.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If
internal temperature of the roast is
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
START
less than
display will show
Step 2: Touch
“COOL”; if temperature is
above, display shows temperature
counting up.
or
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Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
Touch 5 for medium power.
Step 6: When
and-display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the
temperature.
is reached, the oven will sound
Step 7: Touch the
to stop the cycle.
pad
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
● Use a lower power level; foods
will heat more evenly though
requiring more time.
● Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before
inserting probe. Probe may break
off if used in frozen foods.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did
flash on the display after I
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food?
touched the START pad?
A.
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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Because all cooking containers must be covered during
automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you
want to steam or retain moisture.
Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring
previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With
many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating
times in a the cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double DutyTM
shelf with Auto Reheat is NOT recommended.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s
heating time to various types and amounts of
pre-cooked food.
Foods Not Recommended
Foods Recommended
A wide variety
of previously
prepared foods
including
leftovers can be
Auto Reheated.
Auto Reheat is
recommended for
single-servings
of food or plates
of leftovers.
Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
foods that
require constant
attention, foods
calling for a dry
look or
surface
reheating should not be Auto Reheated.
It is best to use Time Cook I & 11.
Easy to Use
Keep Door Closed
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.
Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.
Example:
Beep sounds when
Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
AUTO REHEAT
AUTO REHEAT pad.
.
steam is sensed and
“RHEAT” is replaced
by time counting down.
Rotate 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
.
FOOD
“RHEAT” shows on
Step 2 : After 4 seconds,
flashes on display. Touch START
pad.
START
is touched.
“RHEAT”
FOOD
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AUTO
(continued)
Questions & Answers
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after
using Auto Reheat, what should I do?
Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the
reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover
tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additional time
until desired temperature is reached.
AUTO COOK
Because most cooking containers must be covered
during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that
you want to steam or retain moisture.
The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your
need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess
how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing
the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this
feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking
time to various types and amounts of food.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double DutyTM
shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Recommended
Foods that
must be cooked
uncovered,
foods that
A wide
variety of foods
including meats,
fish casseroles,
vegetables,
require constant
leftovers and
convenience
foods can be
Auto Cooked.
attention, foods
that require
addition of
ingredients
during cooking, and foods calling for a dry look or
crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto
Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using the temperature
probe should be
Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Keep Door Closed
Easy to Use
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.
Simply touch 3 control pads—AUTO COOK, desired
CODE, and START. The word “AUTO” appears on
the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam
from food.
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Auto Cook Codes
A guide behind the oven door lists
cooking codes for frequently
prepared fresh or uncooked foods
and appropriate codes are
recommended in the cooking guide
in the Automatic Cooking section.
When codes 2 through 8 are
Auto Cook codes 1 through 8
are designed to give you easy
automatic results with a number
of foods,
selected, the oven determines how
much additional cooking time is
needed after steam has been sensed,
automatically switches to TIME
COOK and signals. The word
“AUTO” on the display is then
replaced by countdown numbers
indicating remaining cooking time.
When the signal is heard, the oven
door may be opened for stirring,
turning or rotating food.
Code 1, designed for reheating
foods quickly, turns
oven off
automatically as soon as the sensor
detects steam from the foods.
Example:
Word “AUTO” shows
on display, indicating
steam sensor is
Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
Touch AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER
COOK CODE” flashes on display.
activated. DO NOT
OPEN DOOR.
Step 2: Touch number pad for
desired code. “CODE 2“ shows.
After 4 seconds, “START” flashes
on display. Touch START.
OPENING DOOR
MAY AFFECT COOKING
Beep sounds when
●
by cook time. Rotate or
stir food, if necessary.
When done, oven beeps
every minute until door is opened or
is touched.
COOK
How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste
If you want a longer cooking time than a code
provides, add a 9 after the code.
By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code
number, you can set the oven to cook for
less
time than the code would regularly provide.
For the chicken in the example at
provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular
code 5 would provide.
code 59 would
For example, if code 5 cooks your chicken more done
than you
it, set code 51 next time and you’ll get
20% shorter cooking time.
Example:
Step 3: Touch START. “AUTO”
shows on display. DO NOT OPEN
DOOR until first oven signal, then
rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary.
Close door and touch START to
finish cooking.
Step 1: Touch AUTO COOK pad.
START
Step 2: Touch number pads 5 and
in that order. “AUTO CODE 4“
shows and after 4 seconds “START”
flashes on display.
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CONTROL
● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven
are dry.
● Do not open oven door during Auto 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.
● After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs
additional cooking, return food to oven and use
Time Cook I &II to finish cooking.
● Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a
“l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook
Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.
● Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
● Foods should be covered with lid to dish or plastic
wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean.
Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be
covered tightly to ensure even cooking.
●
Use of Auto Cook feature with DOUBLE
shelf is not recommended.
Auto Cook
Time
Comments
Food
Code
Container
Canned Foods
Thin—water and
milk-based soups
sauces, gravies
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
3
to 4 min.
per cup
Microwave-safe
container matched
to size of food.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
3 to 4 min.
per cup
Thick—chili, beef
stew, ravioli,
spaghetti, chunky
soups
2
Microwave-safe
container matched
to size of food.
4 to 8 min.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Vegetables—8 to 16
ounces
2
2
Microwave-safe
container matched
to amount of food.
2 to 4 min.
per serving
Plate or
Leftovers
safe container
matched to amount
of food.
Convenience
Foods
Frozen dinners
(with entree and
2 vegetables or
vegetable and pasta)
Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave
plastic covering in place on tray.
4
Package tray or plate
5 to 10 min.
If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.
Frozen dinner
entree (individual)
Pouch
Pouch
Tray
3 to 6 min.
6 to 10 min.
3
5
Tray
15 to 20 min.
If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.
Frozen dinner
entree
(2 to servings)
Tray
5
Package wrap or tray
Package
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
Frozen breakfast
entrees
3
3
Grocery-Shelf
dinner entrees
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Auto Cook
Code
Time
Comments
Food
Container
Casseroles
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
1X- to
casserole
casserole
Pre-cooked
6
20 to 30 min.
with lid
ingredients in
sauce, such as
tuna noodle, turkey
and
franks and beans
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
7
1
to
40 to 55 min.
Uncooked
with lid
ingredients,
scalloped potatoes
hamburger patty
stew
Meats, Poultry
Seafood
5
8
3
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken pieces
lbs.)
2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish
8 to 20 min.
30 to 40 min.
5 to 10 min.
Whole chicken
2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish
Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as
directed on package.
(Up
3 lbs.)
Fish fillets (1 lb.)
2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish
Cover with plastic wrap.
Meat loaf (1 lbs.)
8
3
9x5 x inch loaf dish
8 inch square dish
24 to 28 min.
7 to 9 min.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Hamburger patties
(4)
When oven signals, turn patties over.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Sausage patties
(12 oz.)
3
8
2
2-qt. oblong
baking dish
7 to 9 min.
30 to 35 min.
4 to 7 min.
Pork chops
(4, to inch thick)
2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass
dish
Cover with plastic wrap.
Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)
Vegetables
Frozen,
2
3
casserole
with lid
Add amount of water recommended on
package.
7 to min.
8 to min.
12 to 16 min.
20 to 30 min.
10 to 15 min.
block
Pouch on
safe plate
Cut slits in pouch as directed on
package.
Frozen,
pouch
4
4
4
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around
sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.
Baking potatoes
(4, 6 to 8 oz. each)
8 inch square dish
2-qt. casserole
with lid
Add 1 to 1 cup water.
Cubed potatoes
(Up
2 lbs.)
1
to 2-qt. casserole
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven
signals, stir if necessary.
Fresh vegetables,
such as carrots,
sprouts,
broccoli,
cauliflower,
with lid
summer and winter
squash, green beans
Fruit
Baked apples,
pears (4)
2
2-qt. casserole
with lid
Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of
fruit to dish.
12 to 14 min.
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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 Automatic Cooking Control
Guide section.
For frozen foods
metal trays,
remove foil covering and baked
goods, reinsert tray into box and
close ends of box.
Paper plates—while they may be
used for Time and Temperature
Cooking and Defrosting, do not
use them with automatic cooking.
Use microwave-safe plates or
bowls for reheating. Cover with
plastic wrap or wax paper.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls for entrees and vegetables.
Cover with lids that fit. If lids are
not available, use plastic wrap or
wax paper. Plastic wrap should
be vented over food to allow for
Slit plastic pouches inch as
shown above. Break food up
thoroughly after oven signals.
escaping steam.
by pressing
plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Follow Automatic Cooking
Control Guide setting for
casseroles. Cover casserole meat
and vegetables with sauce. If they
are not cool, it is better to use Time
Cook I & 11.
Use oblong or square containers
for chicken or corn on the cob.
Plastic wrap covering should
For frozen entrees in paperboard
trays, remove tray from box but
do not remove film over tray.
Thick entrees may take longer
to cook—see the Automatic
Cooking Control Guide.
be vented over food to
for
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
plastic wrap firmly around edges.
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How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes
3. For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid
or plastic wrap (no vents). For cheese or
To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic
Cooking.
topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals
and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.
1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients
at different stages during cooking or recipes that
require extra attention, stirring or rotating.
4. Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool
slightly before adding other ingredients.
2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate
5. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in
liquid.
in size to the food amount. Use
or smaller.
containers
Meat, Fish and Poultry
Chuck roasts should be placed in
Pork chops automatically cook
in oblong glass baking
a cooking bag with 1/2 cup water.
Cut slits in top of bag as directed
on package. Place in a
For meat and fish loaves
use either the round or loaf
microwave-safe containers. Fish
loaves made with precooked or
canned fish use Auto Cook code
Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8.
Cover with plastic wrap.
dish. Add barbecue sauce or other
sauce on each chop. Cover with
plastic wrap. Microwave using
Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish
when oven signals and remaining
time is displayed.
safe dish. Use Auto Cook code 7.
Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood
pieces should be in single layer in
flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit.
Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto
Cook code 3.
Spare ribs
brisket should be
automatically cooked in an oblong
glass container. Cover with plastic
wrap. Make sure liquid covers
meat. Microwave using Auto
Cook code 8. Rotate dish when
oven signals and remaining time
is displayed.
Chicken breasts and pieces or
turkey parts should be placed in a
microwave-safe square or oblong
dish. Cover with plastic wrap. If
cooking bag is used for whole
chicken, shield breast bone with
small strip of foil. Microwave
using Auto Cook code 5.
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VEGETABLES
Fresh or Canned Vegetables
Pieces or slices of vegetables
Whole or large
of
vegetables
should be placed in round
container. Container should be no
more than 1/3 full. Microwave on
Auto Cook code 2. Stir before
serving.
require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use
appropriate size covered container.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.
Microwave dry root vegetables
like carrots on Auto Cook code 4,
stirring after oven signals and time
remaining appears on display.
Recover and touch START to
finish cooking.
vegetables such as cauliflower or
squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use
a round container close to the size
of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables
Block or loose pieces of frozen
vegetables should be placed in
suitable size container (at least half
full) and covered with lid or plastic
wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons
water. Microwave on Auto Cook
code 2. Stir before serving.
Pouches of frozen vegetables
should be slit 1/2” in center and
placed on microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
pouch before serving.
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FRUITS
DESSERTS
/
Pineapple Casserole is a tangy
dessert or meat accompaniment.
Baked Apples automatically
cook well using Auto Cook code 2.
Match number of apples to size of
microwave-safe covered container.
Use Auto Cook code 2 for baked
pears also.
Stewed Fruit and Fruit
Compotes
be stirred well
In
oblong glass baking dish
before microwaving, especially if
sugar is added. Cover; use Auto
Cook code and stir once or twice
spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained
pineapple chunks.
after oven signals and time appears
on display. Touch START and
finish cooking.
Mix together 1 cup sugar and
1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over
pineapple and stir to evenly coat
pineapple. Top with mixture of
2 cups buttery-flavored cracker
crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook
on Auto Cook code 1.
and Breads
Nut Topped Cakes are easy to
cook automatically. Grease bottom
and sides of microwave-safe fluted
cake container and sprinkle bottom
evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts
or coconut. Carefully pour batter
from one box (2-layer size) cake
mix over nuts, cover with plastic
wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook
code 6. Let stand 15 minutes
Bacon and Cheese Topped
Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread
1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup
brown sugar in inch round glass
dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
1/2 cup chopped nuts. Arrange
can (10 oz.) refrigerated biscuits
around edges and place drinking
glass, open end up, in center.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup
chopped crisp fried bacon and
tablespoon Parmesan cheese in
greased 8 inch round glass
dish. Carefully pour batter from
pkg. (8- 1/2 oz.) cornbread mix
over above ingredients. Cover with
plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 6. Rotate 1/2 turn after
oven signals and time remaining
appears on display. Let stand 5 to
10 minutes before inverting.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.
before inverting to cool.
Invert onto serving plate, letting
dish stand over
few minutes
before removing.
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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 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.
the food should
and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will
cook better in regular ovens.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry
seafood, microwave
● 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.
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
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.
Covering. In both
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.
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.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner
so excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that
sides are exposed to microwave energy.
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
to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods
to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also
happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings
to avoid toughening.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
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
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
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.
already-cooked
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
sure
last to heat. Foods heated to
will provide safe,
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Time
Item
Amount
Power Level
Foods
to min.
to 4 min.
piece
Low
Low
Cake,
cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
9 inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
nut or fruit bread
1/4
min.
to 2 min.
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Dinner
muffins
1
6 to 8
to 1 min.
4 to 7 min.
slice
9 inch pie
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
Meal-High (7)
Beverages
2
6 min.
to
I to 2 cups
I to 2 cups
Meal-High (7)
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
1 to 3 min.
I to 3 min.
to 1 min.
to 2 pieces
to 2 servings
to 2
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
l/2 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
Saucy, main dishes:
spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving)
1 to 4 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
1
to 2 servings
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When
or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking
Plate of Leftovers
2
4 min.
plate
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
to 3 min.
1/2 2 min.
to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy
barbecue, barn salad,
etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
to 3 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
to 2 servings
to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
to 2 min.
to 2 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
Large pieces or
asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (
cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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DEFROSTING
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
unwrapping. 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
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
beef, lamb and
roasts, use Warm (1).
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
min.
to 6 min.
Rearrange after half of time.
Sweet rolls
oz.)
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets, frozen lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces
7 to 10 min.
4 to 8 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half
of time.
(1
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
2
to 7 min.
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.)
to 6 min. per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks lb.)
to 6 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
to 8 min.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Ground meat lb.)
10 to 15 min. per
to 8 min. per lb.
Use Power Level Warm ( 1).
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops
cutlets
of time and
warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Place wrapped chicken in
Unwrap and turn over after
half
15 to 22
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
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.
3
)
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
to 25
Chicken,
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
to 3
run
water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After
first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator
to complete defrosting.
8 to 14 min. per
hen
breast (4 to 6
4 to 8 min. per lb.
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NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetables
Amount
Time
Asparagus
(frozen spears)
1
lb.
In
oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
6 to 9 min.,
Meal-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In I-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
1O-OZ. package
Beans
(freshgreen)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
lb. cut in
10-oz. package
1O-OZ. package
11 to 16 min.
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
In
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole,
cup water.
cup water
cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
I bunch
to 22 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
lbs.)
lbs.)
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1 bunch ( to
1 bunch ( 1 to
6 to 9 min.
8 to 12 min
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
1O-OZ. package
10-oz. package
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
In
In 2- or
or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
medium head (about 2 lbs.)
7 to min.
6 to 10 min.
Carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
In
casserole, place
cup water.
5 to 9 min.
4 to 8 min.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
In 2-qt. casserole, cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
8 to 12 min.
8 to min.
4 to 8 min.
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
1O-OZ. package
1 to 5 ears
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
3 to 8 min.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
2 to 5 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong
baking dish, place corn. If com
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
(frozen)
ear
2 to 6 ears
4 to 7 min.
1 to 4 min. per ear
Mixed, vegetables
(frozen)
1O-OZ. package
In -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
3 to 7 min.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
1O-OZ. package
8 to min.
3 to 7 min.
In I-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel
on turntable, I inch apart in circular arrangement.
Let stand 5 minutes.
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
I (6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to min.
I to 5 min
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
10 to 16 OZ.
10-oz. package
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
Squash
In 1
casserole, place
cup water.
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
I lb. sliced
3 to 6 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
6 to 10 min
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HOW TO USE THE
SHELF
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave
oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
● Food microwaves best when placed directly
on the oven floor.
● Use the shelf
2 levels.
when cooking foods on
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
which need to be prepared from
cooked without the oven shelf.
scratch should be
● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of
oven. Product damage may result.
● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf
and cookware. They may be hot.
● Do not store microwave browning dish on
metal shelf.
● Use of DOUBLE
shelf with Auto
Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program is
not recommended.
Positioning the Shelf
When properly positioned, the
shelf should fit snugly in place,
be level and not touch the back
or side wall of the oven.
If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than 1 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 DOUBLE
shelf, tip the back
slightly and fit the shelf support
guides onto the support guides
located on each side of the oven
in the rear.
lower the front until the she]
support guides fit onto the support
located at each side of the
oven in the front.
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How to Reheat Several Different
of Foods Together
When heating several different types of food together,
foods which be served hot must be placed on
Place on shelf
large or dense
foods which
need the most
heating, such
as leftover
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the shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed
should be placed on the oven floor. This is because
microwave energy enters the oven from the top 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.
fried chicken,
casseroles of
canned or
leftover
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start
vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on floor those foods
which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies,
rolls, muffins or breads.
reheating a
or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.
Alternately, if 1 of the foods you are heating seems
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor
only. Popcorn
the
food continue cooking.
on the oven shelf will not pop
properly. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High ( 10).
To determine heating times, add times for foods
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially
those on oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and
remove any which are done. Continue cooking
others.
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Don’t use sharp-edged
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.
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
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
Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. 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
Do not
cleanser such as Bon
brand cleanser.
use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A
COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
After using Bon
brand cleanser, rinse and dry
thorough] following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp
to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
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.
Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally it is necessary
to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray
or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into
water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,
sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the
oven without the cooking tray in place.
DOUBLE
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.
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean shelf in a self-cleaning
oven.
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 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
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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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.
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
1
PREFERRED METHOD
Where a standard 2-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle.
Fig. 1
exists
WARNING–im p r op er
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Use of Adapter Plugs
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However, if you
elect
to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a
properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with 1 hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
of a listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at
most local
The larger slot
in the adapter
must be aligned
with the larger
slot in the
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapter plug
Usage situations where appliance’s power
cord will be disconnected frequently.
in Ca
Do not use an adapter
in these situations
receptacle to
provide proper
polarity in the
connection of
the power cord.
because disconnecting of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual
failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a
3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
and firm’
before use
Fig.
2
Use of Extension Cords
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or
where it
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If a long cord or extension cord is
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may
flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance—20 amps for
these models;
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First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp
compartment cover by removing screw which
holds cover in place. Cover
back of the outer case.
located on the
Replace with 30-watt appliance bulb. (It is available
in drug and hardware stores.) Replace compartment
cover. Plug in the oven.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
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A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker.
OVEN
COME ON
NOT
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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
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Door not securely closed.
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered already in oven and
cancel it.
pad not touched to
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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.
pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
●
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Make sure you have entered a temperature
touching
COOK HOLD pad.
ROAST or AUTO
Make sure you have entered a code number after touching
COOK pad.
APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
●
Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using
Cook & Hold or Auto Roast functions.
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
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During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before
steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.
No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of
Popcorn program.
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
using your microwave oven. It’s similar to
●
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
the interference caused by other
appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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information or assistance from GE, we’ll be
With
purchase
new GE appliance, receive
assurance
need
All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled time that’s convenient you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or your
convenience a.m. to p.m. weekdays, a.m. to p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-so most
repairs can be handled in
1 visit.
8086262000
Whatever your question about
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
hours a day, 7 days week.
With Special Needs...
.
.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety
appliances, and a brochure
GE
access to a
or a conventional teletypewriter may
(800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these
a..
free of charge,
800.626.2000.
Service Contracts
You can have the secure
that GE Consumer Service will still be there
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.
User maintenance instructions contained in
booklet
qualified to service their own appliances
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
can have
parts or accessories sent directly to
Other servicing
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
be referred to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
Genuine Renewal Parts are
47,000 parts... and all
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
accepted.
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Staple sales slip or
check
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the microwave oven that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
WHAT IS COVERED
purchased for
home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron
if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
labor charges.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
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Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
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Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
II
Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.
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:
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Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information
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Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other
connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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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