GE - General Electric JVM132J Legacy User Manual

Use and

Care

& Cooking Guide

Spacemaker@

Microwave Oven

Contents

Adapter Plugs

Heating or Reheating Guide 15,

Aluminum Foil

Hold Time

Appliance Registration

Light Bulb Replacement

Auto Defrost

10, 11

Microwave Cookware Guide 14

Auto Start

Microwaving Tips

Care and Cleaning

Minute/Second Timer

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers

Control Panel

Power Levels 6,8-9, 12,30

Cooking Complete Reminder 7

Precautions

2-5

Cookin~ Guide

19-25 Problem Solver

Defrosting Guide

17, 18

Safety Instructions 2-5

Delayed Cooking

Time Cook

Exhaust Feature

6,27 Time Defrost

Extension Cords

Warranty

Back Cover

Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms 13

Grease Filter

GE Answer Center

Grounding Instructions

800.626.2000

Models

~M132J

~M133J

Microwave power output

of this oven is 750 watts.

(lEC-705

Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

Help us help you...

Before using your oven,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new microwave

oven properly.

Keep it handy

for

answers to your

questions.

you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside

the oven.

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:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls

concerning your microwave oven

Be sure your microwave

oven is registered.

It is important that we know the

location of your microwave oven

should a need occur

for

adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible

for

registerin

you

as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; also send

in your Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card.

you move, or if you are not the

original purchaser,

plea:se

write to

us, stating model and

serial

numbers.

This appliance must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances

Range Product Service

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a

damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the

back of this book. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

All these things are normal

with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven 1

ight

and change

in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other

than high.

●

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

yoLIr

oven.

If you need service...

To obtain service, see the

Consumer Services page in the

back

this book.

We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some

reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three

steps to

for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain

why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

-POSSIBLE

EXPOSU~

EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since

open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave

energy. It is important not to defeat

or tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and

the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no

damage to the:

(1) door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service

personnel.

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.”

If you are not sure if a dish is

microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you

are

testing and a glass measuring

cup filled with one

cup water—set

the

measuring

cup either in or next

to the dish. Microwave

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.

“

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 cookbook

supplied.

● 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.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

—

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical

appliances, basic safety

precautions should be followed,

including the following:

WARNING–To reduce

the risk of burns, electric

shock,

fire,

injury to persons

or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended use as described

in this manual. Do not use

corrosive chemicals or vapors

in this appliance. This

microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat or cook food,

and is not intended for laboratory

or industrial use.

● Read and follow the

speci~lc

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY” on page 2.

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet.

See “GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS” on page 28.

● 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 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,

or near a swimming pool.

● Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

● Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

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.

● See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and

Cleaning section(s) of this

book.

● This appliance should be

serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair

or adjustment.

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when

used by children.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before

placing bags in oven.

—Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance

if paper, plastic or other

combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to

facilitate cooking.

—Do not use recycled paper

products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed

paper may cause arcing or

ignite. Paper products

containing nylon

or nylon

filaments should be avoided,

as they may also ignite.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—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.

—Do not operate the oven

while empty to avoid damage

to the oven and the danger of

fire. If by accident the oven

should run empty a minute or

two, no harm is done. However,

try to avoid operating the oven

empty at all times—it saves

energy and prolongs the life of

the oven.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage to your

oven.

●

not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or

food in the oven when not in use.

● 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.

● 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.

● Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their

lids;

especially meat and egg

mixtures.

● 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 metal only as directed in

this book. TV dinners maybe

microwaved in foil trays less

than 3/4” high; remove top foil

cover and return tray to box.

When using metal in the

microwave oven, keep metal

at least 1 inch away from sides

of oven.

● Cookware may become hot

because of heat

transfemed

from

the heated food. Pot holders

may be needed to handle the

cookware.

● Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor

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.

● Thermometer—Do not use a

thermometer in food you are

microwaving unless the

thermometer is designed or

recommended for use in the

microwave oven.

● 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 the meat will

be safe to eat.

● 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.

● 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.

● Not all plastic wrap is

suitable for use in microwave

ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

● Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances,

liquids may start to boil during

or shortly after removal from

the microwave

oven. To prevent

burns from splashing liquid,

stir the liquid briefly before

removing the container from

the microwave oven.

~~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 tight

covered with

~lastic

wrap,

remove

covering

careful~y

and

direct steam away from hands

and face.

● 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.

THE EXHAUST HOOD

“

Have it

inshlled

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

on the next page). 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.

Boilover

causes

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,

—Never flame foods under

the oven with the exhaust fan

operating because it may

spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease

filters clean, according to

instructions in the Exhaust

Feature section, to maintain

good venting and avoid grease

fires.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from

your GE supplier.

JX40WH Filler Panel Kit.

JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit

for non-vented installation.

Your Touch Control Panel

The Touch Control Panel allows

you to set the oven controls

electronically with the touch of a

finger. It’s designed

be easy

use

and

understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The

displtiy

panel displays five 8’s,

18 POWER

and

all

of the oven

functions. After 15 seconds,

all

lights disappear

and

“RESET”

appears in the upper portion. Touch

the

CLEAWOFF

pad, set the Clock

and

oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted

any

time,

the above sequence recurs,

and

you

must reset CLOCK after touching

the CLEAR/OFF pad.

DISPLAY.

Displays time of

day, time or temperature during

cooking functions, power level

being used, cooking mode

and

instructions.

TIME COOK I & 11.

Microwave for

selected amount

of time using automatic power

level

(High).

3. TIME DEFROST.

Gentle

thawing

automatic power

level

(Low).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch

these pads to enter cooking time,

defrosting time, time of day,

temperature or power level.

5. CLOCK. Touch this

pad

to enter

time

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 () and

“

:30’”

will appear in

display. Then touch START pad.

To reset or change time, simply

repeat

this process.

6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this

pad before entering

tinother

power

level number if you want to change

from automatic power level 10

(High) for cooking or power level

3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. AUTO START.

Ai]ows

yOU

program your oven to begin

cooking

selected time of

day—up to a 12-hour delay.

TIME COOK

TIME

AUTO

I & o

OEFROST

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VENT FAN LIGHT

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8. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO

or OFF for the different fan speeds.

9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this

pad and enter food weight. The

oven automatically sets power

levels and defrosting time.

10. MIN/SEC 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 cooking.

11. START.

After all selections

are made, touch this pad to start

the oven.

12. CLEAWOFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases all

settings (except time of day).

13. LIGHT. Touch desired pad to

illuminate counter or to turn on

night light.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed

under the oven may, under some

heavy usage conditions, cause

temperatures high enough to

overheat some internal parts of the

microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking

place, the exhaust fan is designed

to automatically turn on at a low

speed if excessive temperatures

occur.

Should

this happen, the

fan cannot be manually turned off,

but it will automatically turn

off when the internal parts have

cooled. The fan may stay on up to

approximately 30 minutes after the

range and microwave oven controls

have been turned off.

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Coohg

Completi

Retider

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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1. Door Handle.

Pull to open door.

Door must be securely latched

for

oven to operate.

5. Oven Vent.

8. Hood Controls.

6. Oven Interior Light. Light

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

comes on when door is opened or

Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

2. Door Latches.

when the oven is operating.

9. Grease Filters.

3. Door Screen.

Metal screen

7. Touch Control Panel and

10.

Cooktop

Light.

permits viewing

foods and keeps

Digital Display.

For detailed

11.

Oven Floor.

microwaves confined inside oven.

information on

each

feature, see

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

the Control Panel section.

This is to certify that this

unit has been tested in

conformance with

AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.

at 0.10

215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three

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 MI N/SEC TIMER operates

without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2. Touch number pads 3,0

and

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START pad. Display

shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,

flashes “End,” and display shows

time of day.

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also

be used to program a “holding

time” between microwave cooking

functions. The time can range from

one second to 99 minutes and 99

seconds. A holding or standing

time may be found in some of your

own recipes or in the Cooking

Guide.

Programming Delayed

Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes

and 99 seconds, touch either TIME

COOK I & II and enter cook time.

Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and

enter number of minutes to delay

cooking. Touch START. Timer will

count down to zero 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 1: Take casserole from

freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 3: Touch pads

1,5,0

and O

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.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

& 11.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25

minutes of cooking time.

START

Step

8: Touch START. As

each function is automatically

performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the

function. When time is up, the

oven signals and flashes “End.”

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I

accidentally reverse my defrost,

hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven

will

automatically

rearrange your program.

Defrosting will always come first,

then hold, and then the cooking

function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and

cook it later. All you need to do is

program in defrost and amount of

time. Then program the hold time

and the amount of cooking time.

Be sure to put the thawed dish in

the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Foods that are highly

perishable, 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.

Q. I programmed my oven for a

specific defrosting time but it

defrosted longer than necessary.

What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last

instruction. You may have set the

oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold

for 2 minutes, and then defrost for

6 minutes. In this case, the oven

would defrost for 6 minutes and

hold for 2 minutes.

Defrosting by Time

Time Defrost is designed for

speedy thawing of frozen food

and is one of the great advantages

of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting

quickly thaw foods such

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.

● Power

level

is automatically set

for defrosting, but you may change

this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for

defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen

pork chops by following the steps

below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen

chops in the oven and close the

door. Be sure the package contains

no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step

3: Select

one

half of the total

defrosting time recommended in

the Defrosting Guide. For example,

touch 4.0 and O for 4 minutes.

How to

Change Power Level

After setting defrosting time,

touch POWER LEVEL pad,

then touch desired number for

new power level.

START

Step

4: Touch START. When the

cycle is completed, the oven

signals and flashes “End,” then

automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over,

close the door

and

repeat Steps 2

and

to set remaining half of

defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals

and flashes “End,” open the door,

remove the package and separate

chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

—

● For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated

part of the way through the

defrosting time.

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen

dinners can be defrosted and

microwaved. If the food is in a

foil container, transfer it to

microwave-safe dish.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for

other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a

dull, thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using

a power level lower than 10

(High).

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 l/2;

Power level 10 cuts the total

defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate

stir

food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the Defrosting Guide

seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according

to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven

for

the time

indicated in the Defrosting Guide.

your food is

still

not completely

thawed

the end of that time,

reset your oven

and

adjust the time

accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking?

A. Some

foods

should

not

completely thawed

before

cooking.

For example, fish cooks so quickly

it is better to begin

cooking

while

it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the

progress of my food?

A. Yes.

You may open the door at

any time during microwaving. To

resume defrosting, close the door

and press START. The

oven

begins

operating if time is left on

timer.

not, reset timer.

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature,

the oven automatically sets the

defrosting times and power

levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the

next page. Select the food type by

touching the appropriate pad. Enter

the food weight in pounds and

tenths of a pound (see Conversion

Guide at right). 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

Remove food from its package,

place in the oven on a

microwave-

safe dish and close the door.

2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST

pad.

3. Enter weight. For example,

touch number pads

and 2 for

weight of

1.2

pounds (1 pound,

3 ounces. See Conversion Guide

at right.)

Touch START pad. Display

shows the oven power level and

defrost time counting down.

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.

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.

Conversion Guide

If the weight

the food is

stated in pounds and ounces,

the ounces must be converted

to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

Pounds

6-7

9-10

12-13

14-15

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 the CLEAR/OFF

pad is touched.

Auto Defrost Guide

Unwrap item being defrosted.

2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through

defrosting, and shield these areas with

small

pieces of

foil.

RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT

INSTRUCTIONS

Chops

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

I I

Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and

break

apart.

Beef Patties

0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove

defrosted pieces.

Roast

0.1- 5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Ribs

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1- 5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Stew

0.1 -5.Olbs.

Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Turkey Breast

0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

0.1 -5.0 Ibs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Cornish

Hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield where necessary.

Cornish

Hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Fish Fillets

0.1-3

.Olbs.

Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

0.1

-3.Olbs.

Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.

Whole Fish

0.1 -3.0 Ibs.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

STAND TIME

5–30 minutes

10–15 minutes

5–30 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–90 minutes

1 5–30 minutes

15–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

60–90 minutes in

refrigerator

5–30 minutes

10–20 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

10–20 minutes

15–30 minutes

5–30 minutes

1 5–30 minutes;

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.

Cooking by Time

Time Cook I & II allows you to

microwave for a selected amount

of time.

Power level 10 (High) is

recommended for most cooking,

but you may change this for more

flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make a cup of coffee

by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee

and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that

has no metal decoration and is

microwave-safe (refer to

Microwaving Tips in the Safety

Instructions section). Place cup in

oven and close door.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step

Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,

0 and O for one minute.

Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change

the power level. (If power level

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4:

Touch START.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “End.” Oven,

light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II

Feature

The Time Cook

feature lets you

set two time cooking functions

within one program. This is ideal if

you want to change power levels

during your cooking operations.

Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and

close the door.

TIME COOK

I &II

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

& II.

Step 3: Select your cooking time.

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for

two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.

Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time,

touch POWER LEVEL pad,

then touch desired number for

new power level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and “COOK TIME I“ counts

down.

Step 8: At the end of “COOK

TIME I,” the second power level

is displayed and “COOK TIME

II” is shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “End.” The

oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature

allows

you to program your oven to

begin cooking at a preset time

day—up to a 12-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 2: Enter the time you want

the oven to start. (Be sure your

microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The

oven will automatically start at the

desired time.

Glossary of Microwave Terms

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best

to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the

food should look and taste will help when adapting

recipes for microwaving. Foods that require

browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better

conventionally.

● Moist foods, such

vegetables, fruits, poultry

and

seafood, microwave well.

● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because

of their

high fat and sugar content.

● Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to

one-

third. Check

food

after minimum time to avoid

overcooking.

● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

both conventional and microwave

cooking, covers hold in moisture,

allow

for more even

heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally,

partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting

plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the

same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you

vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so

excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you

position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot

air can flow around them. When microwaving, you

arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to

microwave energy.

Stirring.

range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,

you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.

Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will

need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

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.

Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or

to set. Standing time is especially important in

microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is

not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When

microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin

parts, such

the tips of wings and legs on poultry,

which would cook before larger parts.

Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the

microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven

or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or

membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do

conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to

prevent bursting.

Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn

the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is

to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the

side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to

cook than light, porous foods, such as

rolls,

bread or

pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to

about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round

shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive

more energy and may overcook. This may also happen

when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to

avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is

attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in

moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat

can disperse evenly.

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.

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 one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when

you are not using it.

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting

~pe

of Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil

Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties

Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics

Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic

Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and

wax paper

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in

bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen

entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen

entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

Avoid using.

You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will

reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil

is closer than 1 inch to oven walls,

Use for shielding.

Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat

baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.

Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can

build up.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.

Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use

paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.

Synthetic fibers may cause the

towel

to ignite. Avoid using recycled

paper.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).

Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware

in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit

in the oven.

● For best cooking results select a dish that matches

the size or amount of food being prepared.

Heating or Reheating Guide

—

Directions below

ire

for heating or reheating already-cooked

4. Be sure

foods

are heated throughout

before

serving. Steaming or

foods

stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use

bubbling around edges

of dish does not necessarily mean

food

microwave-safe cookware.

heated throughout.

Cover most

foods

for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

sandwiches,

Eriddle

foods

and baked items.

Bubbling around edges

of dish is normal, since the center is the

last

heat,

Foods h;ated to

1600F.

165°F,

will provide

safe,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.

Let

tt)ods

stand a

few

minutes

before

serving.

I I

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking. make sure it

safe

for

use in microwave ovens.

Item

Amount

Power Level

Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

min.

cup

Medium (5)

3105 min.

Pastry bites:

small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (

10)

4 min.

Saucy: meatballs, riblets,

2 servings

High

(

10)

2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

4 servings

High (

10)

to 5 min.

(

1/2

cup per

serving)

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax

paper.

Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to

retain

tbeir crispness.

Bakery Foods

Cake,

;offee cake,

dougbnuts,

sweet rolls, I

piece

nut or fruit bread

pieces

4 pieces

9-in. cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie:

fruit.

nut or custard

1 slice

I slice=

1/8

of 9-in. pie

2 slices

(use minimum time for custard)

4 slices

9-in. pie

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Medium (5)

High (

10)

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7)

1/4

1/2

min.

I to I

min.

to 2 min.

4 to 5 min.

1/4 to

1/2

min.

1/2

to I min.

I to I

min.

1 to 2 min.

1/2

to I min.

I to I

min.

5 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based

oz./cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

min.

(9 oz,/cup)

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Coffee, tea, cider

Oz.lcup)

I to 2 cups

High ( 10)

min.

oz,/cup)

to 2 cups

High (

10)

to 5 min.

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts:

chocolfite,

butterscotch. etc.

1/2

cup

High ( 10)

min.

cup

High ( lo)

min.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

1/2

cup

High ( 10)

I to 2 min.

cup

High ( 10)

2 to

min.

Meat

main

disb

sauces,

such as

112

cup

High ( 10)

to 2 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup

High ( 10)

to 4 min.

I can (16 oz. )

High ( I ())

4 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover

Iood

to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

frencb

toast or waffles:

Plain, no topping

Syrup & butter

2 or

pieces

High (

10)

1 to I

min.

2 or

pieces

High (

10)

1 to 1

min.

Tip:

Do not cover.

—

Heating or Reheating Guide

(continued)

Item

Amount Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

2 pieces

High ( 10)

min.

pieces

High ( 10)

I(}

min.

Hamburgers

meatloaf

2 servings

High ( 10)

min.

oz.

per

serving)

4 servings

High ( 10)

2Y,

min.

Hot

dogs and sausages

2 High ( lo)

min.

High

( 10)

min.

Rice and pasta

2 servings

(~/3-3/4

cup

pcl-

serving)

High ( 10)

min.

Saucy, main dishes:

ch(]p

sLIey,

spaghetti, I

[()

servings

High ( 10)

7 min.

crc:lmcd

chicken,

chi

I i, stew.

m;ictu”nni

;md

4 servings

High ( lo)

12 min.

cheese,

etc.

cun

( 16

oz.) High ( 10)

min.

(3/4-

CLIp

per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

servings

Meal-High (7)

2Yz

4 min.

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

min.

Thinly-sliced meat

servings

OZ.

per serving)

Meal-High (7)

5 min.

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

min.

Topped or mixed with sauce I

2 servings

High (

10)

min.

(2/3.3/4

CLIp

pCl

SCrVlllg)

4 servings

High ( 10)

tc~

I 2 min.

Tip:

C.ovcI”

s:ILIcy

main

dishes

with

pl:istic

wrap.

Cover other main dishes

and

meats

with

w:ix

ptipcr.

When heating

reheating

4 servings

nle;it

slices

pieces.

rot:ltc

dish I/2 turn after

half’

of”

cooking”

time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus

ve:cltiblcs

plate

High ( 10)

min.

Tip:

Cover

pl:lte

uI’

I’uod

with

wax

pilper

pl~stic

wrap,

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling:

with

slices of

bread

2 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 min.

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

min.

Moist filling:

Sluppy

Joes,

barbecue,

ham

saltid,

servings

Meal-High (7) 2

4 min.

etc.

in bun ( I/3

cup

per serving)

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

4 to

min.

Tip:

Use

p:ipcr

towel

napkin

cuver sandwiches,

soups

Milk-based

oz.

per serving) 1

servings

Meal-High (7)

7 min.

4 servings

Meal-High (7)

13 min.

ctin

(10

UZ.

)

Meal-High (7)

9 min.

Water-based

oz.

per serving)

servings

High ( 10)

min.

4 servings

High ( lo)

10 min.

c~n

(10

oz.) High (

10)

min.

Tip: Cover

soLtps

with

w:ix

p:lpcr

pl~ls[ic

wrup.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole:

:Lspia”agus

spears,

servings

High ( 10)

min.

cm”n

the

cob,

etc.

4 servings

High ( lo)

min.

can

(

uz.

) High ( lo)

min.

Mashed

2 servings

High ( 10)

4 min.

( 1/2

cap

per serving)

4 servings

High ( 10)

8 min.

Small pieces:

pe~s.

beuns,

cm.n,

etc. 1

servings

High ( 10)

min.

(

1/2

cup

per

serving)

4 servings

High (

tO)

min.

cim

( I

oz.) High ( 10)

3fi

4fi min.

Tip:

Cover

vegetables

must even

he~l[ing.

Defrosting Guide

Fond

packuged

in paper

plastic

muy

be defrosted without

unwrapping. If

food

foil

wrapped, remove

foil

find

place

food

in cooking dish

for

defrosting. Most

food

defrosts well using

Defrost (3). For more even defrosting

of larger

foods,

such

beet.

lamb

tind

veal roasts, use Warm ( I).

Alter

first

half of defrosting time, unwrap package and

check

food. Turn

food

over. if necessary;

break

apart or separate

food

possible, Shield any warm areas with small pieces

of foil.

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all

areas.

still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

stand a

few

minutes.

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min.

Time, Min. Comments

Breads, Cakes

[Power Level:

Defrost (3) I

Bread, buns

rolls

oz. )

Cake, frosted, 2 to

layer

( 17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer

Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

oz. )

Coffee cakes

( I I

14X

oz. )

Cream or custard pie

(14 oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes

Doughnuts

( 1 or 2)

French toast (2 slices)

Fruit or nut pie

in. )

Pound cake (11

oz.)

Sweet rolls

(xx

to I 2 oz. )

2 to

to 7

1 to

1/2

to 3/4 each

1/2

to 1

to 2

to Y

1 to 2

none

1 to 2

none

to 2

none

2 to

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 to

minutes before serving.

Let stand 5 minutes

before

serving.

Reposition after first half

time. Let

stand

5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

Turn over

after first balf of

time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange

after

f’irst

half of time.

Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( I lb.)

4 to 5

5 to 7

Place unopened package in

oven,

(If

fish

is frozen in water, place in

Freshly frozen ( I lb. )

4 to 5

5 to 7

cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After

second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

Place

block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first

(6-oz.

package)

half

time.

Oysters (

12-oz.

can)

4 to

Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of

time.

Scallops ( I -lb. package)

4 to

Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first balf of

time.

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2

2 to 3

Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after

(x to

oz.)

first half of time.

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

to 4

Arrange in cooking dish. with meaty-side-down. Turn over

after

to Y oz.)

first

half of time.

Shellfish,

small

pieces

to 4

3 to 4

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces

( 1 lb.)

after first half of time.

Steaks

to 12 oz.)

2 to

none

Let stand a few minutes to

finish

defrostin&.

Whole fish (X

oz. )

to 4

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second half

of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

defrosting.

Defrosting Guide

(continued)

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to

oz.)

2 to

3 2

to 3

Place

package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time.

break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic pouch—l to 2

3 to 4

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

( 1

()-oz.

package)

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (

lb.)

to 3

per

lb.

Franks (

lb.)

Ground: beef

pork

(1 lb. )

lbs.)

(5 Ibs.)

Roast:

beef,

lamb, veal*

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Roast, pork

(3 to 4 Ibs.)

Sausage, bulk

(l-lb. tray)

( l-lb. roll)

Sausage,

links

(1 to I

X Ibs.)

Sausage, patties

(

12-oz.

package)

Spareribs,

pork

(2 to 3

lbs.)

Steaks, chops

cutlets

*Use Warm ( I ) for roasts.

3 to 4

6 to 7

to 13

per lb

6 to 8 per

lb.

2 to 3

2 to 4 per

lb,

3 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 per

lb,

2 to 3

to 4

6 to 7

2 to 13

to 10 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4

3 to 4

to 2Z

2 to 3

2 to 4 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

Place unopened package in

oven.

Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes,

necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after

first half of time.

Turn meat over

after first half of

time.

Scrape off softened meat

after second half of

time.

Set aside. Break up remaining block and

microwave I to 2 minutes more.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat

after second half

of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to

minutes

more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and

microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first

half of

time.

Defrost for second half of

time,

Let stand for 30

minutes to

hour in refrigerator.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first

half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30

minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.

Turn over after first half

time.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over after first

half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package

1/4

turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as

they thaw.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking

dish.

Turn over after first half of

time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let

stand to complete defrosting.

Place

unwrapped meat in cooking

dish.

Turn over after first half of

time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

separate pieces with table

knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

to I I

to 11

cut

(2X

3 Ibs. )

Chicken, whole

(2fi to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

5 to 6 per

lb.

5 per lb.

Duckling

4 to 6

per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

Turkey breast (4 to 6

lbs.)

4 to 5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half

of time. After second

half of time, separate pieces and place in

cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let

stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first

half of time, unwrap and

turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with

foil.

To complete

defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

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

Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of

time.

Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until

giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.

After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas

with foil. Defrost for second half

of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in

refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Cooking Guide

Breads

Crust on breads will be

soft

and

the outsides will

not

brown.

brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving

desired, sprinkle top

ot’

batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

wi[h

brown sugar-caramel mixture or

sdvory

topping, such

chopped nuts or other topping

for

brown color. To

increfise

crushed, canned, French-fried onion

rings.

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Coffee

cakes

Corn bread

Muffins

( I

Muffin)

to 4 Muffins)

Muffins)

Quick breads,

from

mix

8-in. round dish

to 9-in. tube

dish*

Paper-1ined

muffin

cups

(Do

no(

use

foil

liners. )

to 9-in. tube

dish*

N()

Meal-High (7)

to 1 I min.

N()

Meal-High (7)

1 I to I

min

High ( 10)

1 to I

min.

2Y,

min.

N()

High ( I ())

tol 2 min.

Place

batter in

grc~sed

dish.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely

chopped, canned, French-fried onions

before

microwaving. Turn out of pan

upside down to serve.

Use

microwdve-safe

mufiin

container or

homemade

mutiin

cups,

made

by cutting

down hot drink

paper

cups.

Some

muffins

mtiy

be done

before

others. Remove muffins

they

are

done,

and

continue cooking

remainin&

rnufiins

few

seconds longer.

When done, toothpick inserted near

center will come out

clean.

Let

stand

minutes

before

turning out of dish.

Coo].

*It’

tube

dish is

umrvailtible,

microwave in 8-in, round dish with drinking glass

placed

open-end-up in center.

Cakes and Desserts

Always

usc

microwave-stife

cookware.

Coo]

cake in dish set directly on heat-proof

surf;]ce

or wooden

Before

adding

measured

amount

of batter.

gretise

dishes or line

board 1 () to 15 minutes before inverting.

them with

wax

paper. (Do not flour. )

5. Crust

cakes will be

soft.

If cake is to be trosted,

refrigertite

3. Cakes

tire

done when toothpick or

long

skewer inserted into

cake

for

hour

firm exterior surface.

center comes out

clean.

Chiffon

and

angel food cakes are not recommended for

microwaving.

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Comments

Baked apples or

pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

I x

oz.

Cupcakes—(6)

Pineapple upside

down cake

Microwuve-stife

dish or

cflssero]e

8-in. round

btiking

dish

X-in. round dish

Paper-lined

cupcaker

X-in. round

dish

Lid or

High ( 10)

plastic

wrap

N()

High ( 10)

N()

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7)

No High ( 10)

4 min.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.

per piece Core

tind

fill

center of

apple

with

tablespoons

sugar,

teuspoon

butter

find

l/X teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2

tablespoons water

for

each piece of fruit.

I ()

min.

Grease dish

before

adding

batter. Cut

when cool.

2 min.

Grease dish

before

adding

batter. Let

5 to 7 min.

stand 5 to

minutes to cool

before

inverting.

to 4 min.

When cooking several cupcakes, some

will be done before others. Remove

cupcakes as they are done and continue

cooking the rest

few

seconds longer.

I ()

I 2 min.

When done, toothpick inserted in center

comes out clean. Invert

coke

onto plate:

let dish stand over cake a

few

minutes.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

2. Candies which are

boiled

become very hot; handle cooking

chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or place chocolate in

container carefully.

paper bowl to melt.

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Caramel apples

2-cup measure No

High (

10)

min.

or 1 -qt.

casserole

Chocolate bark I

fi-qt.

casserole

Yes

or bowl

Marshmallow crisp Large glass

bowl

Yes

High ( 10)

2 to

min.

1 min. to

melt butter,

min.

to melt

marshmallows

S’Mores

Paper napkin or No

High ( lo) 15 to 25

paper plate

seconds

Unwrap half

1/4-02. package

caramels into measuring cup. Add I

tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring

every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture,

Place 12 oz.

selni-sweet

chocolate pieces in

container. Microwave to melt.

Add

1 cup

whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax

paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

In large glass bowl, melt

1/4

cup butter.

Add

()-oz,

package marshmallows.

cover with wax paper and microwave to

melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal.

Press

firmly

into buttered

2-qt.

oblong

glass dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate

and

marshmallow.

Cereal and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Stir or rearrange after

half of cooking time.

2. For minute rice, use the same amount

of water needed for

5. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about

conventional boiling.

Add

regular amount of salt.

the same.

3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap,

turn back one corner to vent.

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Oatmeal,

I-qt.

casserole No

High (

10)

to 5 min. Increase casserole size

for

more than one

old

fashioned

or bowl

per serving

serving. Increase time about I ‘/z minutes

for

each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after

half of cooking time.

Note: To microwave single-serving packet

of instant oatmeal, follow package directions

for

amount of water and microwave at High (

10)

fur

1/2

to 1 minute,

Rice, minute

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or

High ( 10)

6 to 7 min.

Add I

cups water. Stir after 4 minutes.

( 1

cups)

plastic wrap

Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs maybe prepared

many

ways in the microwave oven.

Always

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate

and

will toughen if

pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in

overcooked.

the shell. They will explode.

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Cheese

Fondue 2-qt. casserole

Cover or

High (

10)

To make

Make Basic White Sauce, substituting

plastic wrap

sauce wine

for

milk. Add cheese and

5 to 7 min.

microwave at Medium (5)

for

6 to 8

Medium (5) 6 to 8 min.

minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Eggs

Basic Eggs

Buttered

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

to I

min.

custard cup

per egg

Omelet

9-in. pie plate

N()

High ( IO)

Melt butter

min.

Medium (5) 7 to 9 min.

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

Boil 2 cups

water.

Medium (5) l/2 to 1

min.

per egg

17~-qt. casserole

Casserole

cover

Poached eggs

(4 maximum)

Quiche

Scrambled

9-in. pie plate No

Medium (5

Glass

High(

10)

measuring cup

or casserole.

8 to

() min.

3/4

min. per

egg

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent

bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

l/2 to

minute until cheese is slightly

melted.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes

on High (

()). Break eggs onto plate,

puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water

with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover.

Microwave at Medium (5) l/2 to I min.

per egg.

Let stand in water a few

minutes.

Pour filling into precooked shell.

Scramble eggs with

teaspoon butter and

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and

microwave for half of total time. Stir set

~flions

from the outside to the center. Let

stand

or 2 minutes to

finish

cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it tlakes easily when tested with a fork. Center

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish, Use a

may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as

fish

lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

stands a few minutes after cooking. 3. Do not overcook

fish.

Check at minimum time.

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Fillets or steaks

Round dish Wax paper or

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

Microwave until fish tlakes easily. Turn

lb.) plastic wrap

steaks over after half of cooking

titne.

Shrimp—1 lb.

Pie plate

Plastic wrap

High

(peeled)

Shrimp—1 lb.

2-qt. casserole

Lid or

High

(unpeeled) plastic wrap

10)

4 to 7 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

Rearrange after 4 minutes.

10)

4 to 7 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups

hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after

5 minutes.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Gravies & Sauces

Cover thick, chunky sauces

prevent spattering.

Vtiry

basic

white sauce by

adding

cheese, e&g yolks,

cream,

wine

2. Whisk

sauces

vigorously with wire whisk once or twice

or herbs.

while microwaving,

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Gravies and

sauces

thickened with

tlour

cornsttirch

( 1

cup)

Melted butter

sauces,

cltirified

butter (

1/2

cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(Au jus,

clam,

etc.)

(1 cup)

Casserole

N()

Medium (5)

5 to

min. Microwave

fat,

flout and salt together to

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

finish

cooking. Increase time I to 2

minutes per additional cup

of sauce.

Glass measure

N()

Hizh ( 10)

I to 2 min.

Microwave butter

iust

melting.

For

Casserole

Yes

High

Casserole

No High

clarified butter, bring to

boilin&

then let

stand until

layers

separate. Pour off

and

usc clear. top layer.

10)

5 to 7 min.

Prepare

directed in recipe. Microwave,

stirring after

half of cooking time. Let

stand 5 to I () minutes to develop

tlavor.

10)

min.

Add

tlour-water mixture to heated

ingredients. Stir

well

and microwave

to finish.

Meats

Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal

3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time

for

most roasts

before

roasts, See package instructions

for

proper use of cooking bag.

After

enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in

rnicrowavc-safe

carving.

dish.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe

for

use in microwave

ovens,

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Beef

Ground,

crumbled

(for

casseroles

or soup)

( 1 lb. )

( 1

Ibs.)

Meatballs

( 1 lb. )

(2 lb.)

Meatloaf

(Round

loaf)

Patties

patties per lb. )

I to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(11P

3-lbs.

)

Tender roasts

(rib,

high quality rump,

sirloin tip)

Casserole

Round dish

Pie plate

Ceramic dinner

plate

Pie

plate

Pie plate

N()

Wax paper or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking

bag

Cooking bag

High (

10)

High (

10)

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Medium

(5)

Rare

Medium

Well

5 to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

min.

9 to I 2 min.

min.

2 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min.

25 min.

per lb.

Minutes Internal

per lb.

Temp.

10 to

14)0

Iti)”

1700

Stir alter half of cooking

time,

Add sauce

or casserole ingredients and finish. To

cook

frozen

block, microwave

to 15

minutes, breaking up and stirring every

5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Arrange

3/4

in.

apart in circle around

edge

of dish.

Make a well between the

edge

of meat

mixture and dish to eliminate spill

-ovet

ofjuices

during cooking. Let stand I ()

minutes after

crsokin&.

Cover with wax

paper

or cook uncovered

and turn patties over.

If desired add

browning

sauce.

Add

1/2

cup water to cooking bag. Turn

over

after half of time. Add vegetables

desired after

half

cooking time. Recover

and

tlrrish.

Turn roasts

over

after half of cooking

time.

Let meat stand 1()

minu[es

beltire

carving.

Meats

Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Lamb

Roast,

leg

Pie

plate

Cooking

bag

Medium (5)

Minutes Internal

shoulder

per lb.

Temp.

Medium

to22

Iw”

Well 24 to

170°

Chops & cutlets

Round dish

Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min.

( I in. thick) 4 chops

Place roast fat side down in

microwave-

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking

time. Let roast stand

minutes before

carving.

Brush

cbops

lightly with oil. Turn meat

over after half of cooking time.

Pork

Bacon

Microwave-

(per slice) safe plate

Canadian bacon

Microwave-

2 slices

safe cookware

4 slices

6 slices

Ham, precooked:

Pie plate

canned

Ham, slices & steaks Round

dish

(1 to 2 in. thick)

Pork chops:

3/4

in.

Pork roast

Pork sausage

raw

(link)

Pork

sausage

Microwave-

safe cookware

Pie plate

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

raw (

1/2

lb.:–4

patties) safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

High (10)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

High (

I())

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

3/4 to 1 min.

1 to

min.

2 to

min.

to 3 min.

5 to 19 min.

per lb.

18 to 27 min.

15 to 18 min.

18 to 20 min.

15 to

min.

per lb.

min.

per link

5 to 7 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels.

Cover with a paper towel.

Arrange in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham

over after half of cooking time.

Turn over after 10 minutes

Brush

witb

barbecue sauce or browning

agent, if desired. Turn over after half of

cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10

minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking

time, Microwave to an internal

temperature of

170°F.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or

more links, rearrange after half of

cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after

half of cooking time.

Veal

Chops

See lamb

chops

above.

Roast

2-qt.

oblong

Cooking bag

Low

(3)

18 to 22 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over

(shoulder)

dish

per lb. after

half

of cooking time. Let roast stand

10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Cooking Guide

(continued)

Poultry

you

use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe

for

use in microwave ovens.

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Chicken

Pieces

Plate or round

Wax

paper

High (

10)

2 to

min.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish

dish

per piece so thickest meaty pieces are to outside

edges

of dish. Turn pieces over

and

rearrange after half of cooking time.

Whole

Round dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

10 to 12 min.

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close

(unstuffed)

per lb.

securely with plastic tie. Cook

breast-

side-down. Turn over after half of

(stuffed)

Round dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

17 to 20 min.

cooking time. Cook to

1900F.

internal

per lb.

temp. Let stand 5 to 1 () minutes.

Cornish

Hens

Halves

Round dish Wax paper Meal-High (7)

1 I to 13 min.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

Whole (stuffed

Round dish

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

I min.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn

or unstuffed)

per lb.

over after half of cooking time. Shield

tips

of wings and legs with foil.

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent.

darkening and dehydration

of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to

smaller pieces.

the outside of the dish.

For more even heating. stir or

rearran&e

vegetables

during cooking.

Vegetable

Amount Power Level Time

Comments

Asparagus

(fresh cut)

(fresh spears)

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green)

(frozen green)

(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh

cut)

(fresh

spears)

(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

lb.

CUPS) Cut

High ( 10)

into 1- to 2-in. pieces

I lb.

High (

10)

1()-oz. package

High ( 10)

1 lb. cut in half

High ( 10)

10-oz.

package

High (

10)

1()-oz. package

High ( 10)

1 bunch

High ( 10)

1 bunch

High (

10)

( I

to I

Ibs.)

1 bunch

Hi&h

( 10)

(

Ibs.

)

I ()-oz. package

High ( 10)

I ()-oz. package High ( lo)

5 to 9 min.

min.

1 () min.

12 to

min.

7 to 9 min.

9 to

1 min.

25 to

min.

11 to

min.

2 to 15 min.

min.

7 to 9 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup

water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 1 -qt. casserole.

In 1

fi-qt.

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 1 -qt. casserole. place 2 tablespoons

wuter.

In I -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In 1

or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

2-qt. casserole. place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water.

In I -qt. casserole.

-qt. casserole, place

tablespoons

water.

Vegetables

Vegetable

Amount Power Level Time Comments

Cabbage

(fresh

wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole)

(frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

(frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh,

cubed, white)

(fresh, whole, sweet

or white)

Spinach

(fresh)

I medium

head

(about 2

Ibs.)

lb.

1()-oz. package

I medium head

1 medium head

I ()-oz. package

1O-OZ. package

4 ears

1 ear

2 to 4 ears

1O-OZ. package

lbs.

unshelled

10-oz.

package

4 potatoes

(6 to

oz.

each)

(6 to

oz.

each)

10 to 16

OZ.

(frozen, chopped and

feat>

1()-oz. package

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) I lb. sliced

(winter, acorn or butternut) I squash

(about I lb.)

High ( [0)

High ( 10)

High (10)

High ( 10)

High ( fo)

High ( 10)

High (

10)

High ( 10)

f I to I

min.

I 2 to

min.

to 1

Ofi

min

to I 2 min.

to 16 min.

to I 1 min.

min.

4 to 5 min.

per ear

7 to

min.

4 to 5 min.

per ear

to 1 () min.

10 to 11 min.

7 min.

12 to 16 min.

to 4 min.

per potato

7 to

min.

to I () min.

7 to I () min.

1 () to I

min.

In a 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In I

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

In I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

fi-qt,

casserole, place 1/2 cup water,

In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2

cup water.

I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water,

In 1 -qt. casserole, place

tablespoons water.

In a round baking dish or pie plate, place corn. If corn

is in husk, use no water; if corn

has

been husked, add

1/4

cup water. Rearrange after half of

time.

Place in a round glass baking dish.

l-qt. casserole, place

tablespoons water.

In I -qt. casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Peel and cut into I-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole

with

I/2

cup water. Stir

af’ter

half of’ time.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on

turntable, I -inch apart in circular

arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

I -qt. casserole, place

tablespoons water.

In 1

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In X-in.

round glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Turn cut-side-up after half of time.

Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a

valuable appliance. Protect it

from misuse by following these

rules:

● 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

with your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be

scratched and 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, while 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 MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up

spatters daily and wash when

soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp cloth

to remove all soil. DO NOT

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS

CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.

THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Special note when using

Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease is

present, high heat generated on

bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish

may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven floor. This may be

removed with a cleanser such as

Bon

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 a damp cloth,

rinse with a damp cloth and then

dry. Wipe the window clean with a

damp cloth. Chrome trim is best

wiped with a damp cloth and then

with

dry towel.

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.

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.

The Exhaust Feature

CHARCOAL FILTER

(on some models)

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REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

(on all

models)

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.

Depending on your model, it is

either discharged through the

provided venting to the outside or

drawn through a charcoal filter and

recirculated.

Reusable Grease Filters

(on

aIl

models)

The grease filters should be

cleaned at least once a month.

Never operate your hood without

the filters in place. In situations

where

tlaming

might occur on

surfaces below the hood, filter

will

stop the entry of flames into

the unit.

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To remove grease filter,

grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and

slide to the rear.

Then

pull

filter downward and to

the

fr~nt.

The filter will drop out.

To clean grease filter. soak it

and

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Some models are not vented to

the outdoors; they recirculate

the air instead. These models

are equipped with a disposable

charcoal filter that helps remove

smoke and odors caused by

cooking on your range.

The disposable charcoal filter

should be replaced when it is

then

agita~e

filter in solution of hot

water and detergent. Don’t use

noticeably dirty or discolored

(usually after 6 to 12 months,

ammonia or ammonia products

because they will darken the metal.

depending on usage). Order Part

Light brushing can be used to

from your GE

remove embedded dirt.

supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS

FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE

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YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ‘LL

Rinse. shake and

remove moisture

before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

slide the

filter in the frame slot on the back

of the opening.

\“

THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.

To remove the charcoal filter,

disconnect power at main fuse

or circuit breaker panel or pull

plug.

Remove the top grille by

taking off 2 screws which hold it

place. Grasp filter and slide

towarc

front of oven. It

will

slide right out

Pull filter upward and to the front

to lock into place.

To install a new filter,

remove

plastic and other outer wrapping

from the new filter. Insert filter

into top opening of oven as shown

It will rest at an angle on two side

support tabs and in front of right

rear tab. Replace

grill

and secure

with 2 screws.

—

Light Bulb Replacement

Cooktop

Light

Oven Light

REMOVE SCREW

To replace

cooktop light, first

disconnect power

at main fuse or

circuit breaker panel or pull

plug.

Remove screw on right side of

light compartment cover and

lower

cover until it stops.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are

cool

before removing. Break the

adhesive seal by gently unscrewing

the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs

(WB02X4253)

available from your GE supplier.

High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40S

N/l ), which are available in

supermarkets and hardware stores,

may also be used

for

replacements.

Raise light compartment cover and

replace screw. Connect electrical

power to microwave oven.

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.

Next, remove the single screw

located above door near center

oven that secures light housing.

Replace burned-out bulb with a

30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235),

available from

your GE supplier.

Clean off the

grease

and

dust on

hood surfaces ~)

ften.

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.

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

power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an

outlet

that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig.

)

WARNING–impro~er

use of the grounding plug

~an

result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

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.

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.

Do not under any circumstance

cut or remove the third (ground)

prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord

with this appliance.

—=—

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET

OVEN WILL NOT

START

FOODS ARE EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to

cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

& 11 pad.

“

CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Make sure you entered a code number after touching TEMP COOWHOLD pad.

● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK

& 11 pad and additional cooking time

for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.

● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

● Dimming oven I

ight

and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using your

Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

● Dull thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating.

problem with your oven.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center

(

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)

/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

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,

wdll

be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!

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Service

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visit.

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discount.

With a rnllltiple-

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you’re

assured

fLlture

service

today’s prices.

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Parts

andAccessories

80@626-2002

Individu&

qutified

to service their

appliances can

have

needed

parts

accessories

sent directly

their home. The

parts system pro-

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over

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all

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Parts

are

fillly

warrantecl.

VISA, Mastcr(lard

and Discover

carcls

are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this

boo~et

cover proce-

dures intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing

generdy

shodd

be referred to qutiFled ser-

vice personnel. Caution must be

exercised, since improper servicing

may cause unsafe operation.

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{)r

setice.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

pad

of the microwave oven

that

fails because of a 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.

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any

succeeding

owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii 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

sewice

technician’s travel

costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our

Facto~

Sewice Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care’”

sewicers

during normal working

hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT

NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

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

. 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.

●

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.

WARRANTOR

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

vay

from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164 D2588P063

JVMI 32.

Pub. No. 49-8261

JVMI 33.

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