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Sa]bO_Instructions .......... 2-10
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleanin<,__ ......... 3 1, 32
Changing the Power I.exel ..... 16
Conx enience Features ...... z. -zo
Features ofYbm _
' 5Micr(m'a'_e (-)\en .......... 12-1:
Microwa_ e Tem/s ............. 30
(-)ther Featm'es __" _(............ 2/-2.)
Time Features ............ 17-22
7}rmbleshooting Tips ....... 33, 34
Thinos That Are Nomml
With Yimr Microwave O_en .... 34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back Coxer
_'arrantv. ................... 35
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Write themodeland serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these mmg>ers on a label inside
the oxen.
164D3370P316 49-40388 08-03Jfl
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLE
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
Do Not Attempt to operate
this overt wifll tile (tear o])en
sin((' open-door o])eration
(ml result in hamfful
ex])ostlI'(' |0 iilic£ow_l_e
ellerg?. It is ilIl])o]Tta]lt ]l()t
to (te]i_at or tami)er wifll the
sM('ty interlocks.
Do Not Place _,ny o])ject
betweell tile o_ell ]i'ol/t
]i_ce m_d the door or Mlow
soil or cleaner residue to
a((/llIltllate Oil s,t'aling
S1117{_tCeS.
Do Not Operate the o_en if it
is (tmnaged. It is ])articulafly
ilIl[)oFial/[ tllat the o\el/ (too17
close ])roperly and that there
is no damage t(/tile:
doo,_(be,,,),
hinges and lat( hes
.....................(])roken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
S/llT_l( es.
The Oven Should Not
be a(!justed or rel)aired b}
anyone except properly
(tualilied service persomlel.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
J? Read and tollow fl_e s])eci[i( J? Install or locate this apl)liance
])recautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
se( tioll _lbov('.
"I]fis al)l)liance must be
grom_(te(t. Com_ect only
to a ])ro])efly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
Instructions secdon on t)age 8.
Olll'_ ill a((ol:(lal/(e with |he
t)rox_de(t Installadon
lnsu:u( tions.
Be certain to ])lace the ]i'om
surli_ce of the door three
inches or more back ]i:om
tile counterto I) edge to _v(/id
accidental tii)l)ing ot the
appliance in normal usage.
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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
J? This l//iClX)wave OVOll is I101 at)t)l:()_,_'(t
o17 tested ]'OF lllarille ilse.
_: Do not mount this appliance oxer
a sink.
J? Do not let power cord hang over
edg-e of table or counter.
_: "Ib reduce tile risk of fire in tile
oven ( avit*<
_: Do I]Ot l//Otll]| the l//icrowave OVe]l
over or near ally portion of a heating
or cooking appliance.
J? Do not store anything dire(tly on top
of tile l//ic17owave ovel/sllrJitce whell
tile I//iC1;OW_IVe OVel] is ill operation.
_: Do not operam this appliance if it has
a damaged 1)o_*_'r cord or phlg, if it is
not working properb,; or if it liar, been
damaged or dropped.
_: 1)o not (o_er or block any openings
on tile appliance.
N Use this appliance only tot
its imended use as described ill this
nlanual. Do not use corrosive
chen/i(als or vapors ill dfis applian(e.
This mi( rowave oven is specifi( ally
desigaled to heat, dr} or cook t_)o(t,
and is not intended/_)r laboratory
or industri_d use.
_: Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near wate_
ti)r example, ill a wet basement, nero:
a s_,imming pool, near a sink or ill
similar locauons.
J? Keep power (ord _r_{_r_)_]] heamd
S/llTtilces.
;_} Do liar ili/l/]erse powel7 cord or
phlg ill water.
--Do not overtook tbod. (;arefilllv
attend applian( e when paper, plastic
or other conflmsdble materials are
placed inside tile (l_vn while cooking.
--Remedy wire twist-ties and metal
handles ti'on/paper or plastic
containers betbre placing thenl ill
tile ovell.
--Do not use tile oven ti)r storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
pro(hi(is, cooking utensils or/_)od
ill the ()\'ell vchell llOt ill Hse.
--ff mawrials in.side tile o_en ig]lim,
keep tile oven door closed, turn tile
ovell ()11 and discolll/ect tile powel7
(ord, or shut off power at tile fllse or
circuit breaker panel. If tile door is
opened, tile fire may spread.
N See door sure_ce cleaning instructions
ill tile Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven s( orion of" this mmmal.
_: GE does not support any servicing
of tile microwmv. We strongly
FeCOlIllllelld that VOHdo I101attempt
to service the H/ic]?owa\'e VOlll'sel]_
J? As with any appliance, close
S/lp(W_,isiOll is lie( CSS_tFV vdlell
used l>v children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
.\l'uing is tile Hli(row2l\ e reFill _; Metal, such as tWiSt-ties,
/or sparks in the o_'n. Ar(ing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed
is caused by: dishes, in the l//icrowa\+.'.
+5_Metal or t_)iltouching the
side of the o_'n.
+_?Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
antem_as).
+_?Reel+tied t)al)er towels
containing sm+Ol metal pieces
being used in the microwave+
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FOODS
Do not t)ot ) 1)ot)cOrll ill v(Mir
l/licrowa_' (.+_+t_1/ tlnless ill a
special microwa\ e popcorn
_.ccessorv or unle._,, you use
t)ot)corn labeled tor use in
I//icrow_lVe OV{+I/S.
_: Sol//e t)ro(hlctS S/l('h as
whole egg.', and sealed
containers tor examt)le,
closed jars--are able to
ext)lode and should not be
heated ill this microwave
o\en. Such use of the
l//icr()W_l_+t _ o_+t'n could
result in il}jur}.
N Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in il{jur?,'.
()perating the microwave
with no tood inside/or more
than a lIlin/lte or two lililV
Catlse damage to the oven
and could start a/ire.
It increases the heat around
tile magaletron and (an
shorten the lit{' of the o_'n.
Foods with unbroken outer
"skin" stIch as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg }_)lks
should be t)iet'ced to allow
stealll to escal)e d/llJng
cooking.
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> SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such aswater,coffee or
tea are ableto beoverheated
beyond the boilingpoint without
appearingto beboiling.Visible
bubbling or boiling whenthe
container is removedfromthe
microwave ovenis not always
presenL THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS
DISTURBEDORASPOONOR
OTHERUTENSILISINSERTED
INTO THELIQUID,
"Ib reduce the risk of il_iury
to persons:
-- DO llOt o\'erl/eat the liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both beti)re
and hal/i_ay through
heating it.
--Do not use smfight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
-- Arier heating, allow the
cont+dner to stand in the
microwave o\en/_)r a short
time be/kin' removing the
( ()l/t_lil/+.'E
-- Use extFelile C_t_re whell
illsertillg a st)OOll or other
utensil into the containec
_57•\_oid heating t)_d)y/_)od in
glass jars, men with the lid o//i
Make sure all in[imt food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir ti)od
to distril_ute the heat evenly.
Be carefill to 1)revent scalding
when warming t¢>rmula. The
container into t_'el cooler
than the/_)rmula re_dlv is.
Alwm> test the ti)rmula
beti)re/i_,e(ling the l>at)}.
_: Don't deti'ost ti'ozen
bever_++ges in I/arT'oW-I/ecke(I
bottles (espe(ially (arbonated
beverages), l+)+en if the
C()I/t:,tiller is ot)ened, 1)I/'SStlre
can lmild ut). This can
cause the container to burst,
t)oxsibl} restdting in it+jur}.
_: I lot t_)()(ts and steam can
(ause burns. Be ( arefi_l when
opening any cont_dners of hot
/_)()(t, in_ lu(ting popcorn bags,
(()()king 1)ou(hes and boxes.
To t)revent t)o_sible i_+jur},
(lit'COt ste_ll// a_+++;i_, /iX)lll hal/ds
and time.
;_} Do I/Ot oxercook t)ot_++toes.
They could dehydrate and
catch tire, (ausing damage
to your oxen.
Cook meat and t)oultr}
thoroughly--lneat to
at least an INTERNAI,
temt>emtm:e of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTEI(NA[, temt)emttn:e
of 180°E Cooking to these
temt>emtures usually protects
agvdnst/oodborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure _dlcookware used ill
VO/lr iilicI_)W_l\ e o\ell is stlital)le
/or microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
]/leastllJIlg Ctll)S , ctlstaFd Ctll)S ,
l)otterv or china (tinlleFvvaFe
which does not hmv metallic
trim or glaze widl a metallic
s]leen c_ln be tlse(t. Sol//e
cookwat'e is labeled "suitable
]()r l//icrow_lvillg."
_: If you are not sure ifa dish is
H/icrowa_'-sat(',/lse this lest:
Place in the oxen both the
dish you are testing mid a
glass measudng cup tilled
_*_rith ] Oil t) ofwaterIset the
measuring cup either in or
next |o die dish. Micro_m'e
1 mimtte at high. If tl_e dish
heats, it should not be used
fi)r microwa_ing.
If tl_e dish remains cool
and only tlle water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is micmwa\ e-sale'.
If you use a meat
them_ometer while cooking,
make sure it is sale tot use
ill l//i(row_lve ovens.
J} Do not use recycled paper
t)mducts. Re(\vcled t)al)er
mv_'ls, napkins and w_lxed
paper call contain :lletal
flecks which max cause arcing
or igmite+Pal)er t)ro(tucts
containing ll_l()n OF n}lon
filamems should t)e molded,
sime they ma) also ignite.
_} SOl//e styro]'oal// trays (like
d_ose that meat is t)ackaged
on) have a thin su:ip of nleml
embedded ill the t)oltolll.
V_'hen lllicrow_it,_(t, the l//eta]
can b/lrn the floor of t]le
oven or igqlite a t)aper towel.
J} I)o not use tile mict'owa\ e to
dW newstmt)ers.
J} Not all plasuc wrap is suitaMe
Ik)r rise ill l/licr()_,*_;l_ + o_+l/S.
Check the package for
proper use.
_: Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wnq) can be used
to co_vr dishes in order to
retaill IllOiSt/lrc _ll/(t 1)revent
Sl)att('ring. l_(' Stll_' tO vent
t)l_{s[ic wra t) so ste+llll (+ill
es( _ll)e.
_: Cookware ilia\ be(ome hot
be(ause of heat tnms/crt'ed
ti'om tile heated/ood. Pot
holders max t)e needed to
handle the (ookware+
/:: "Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightl} closed plastic t)ags
should be slit, pierced or
_x'nted as directed by package.
If tht\v are no|, plastic could
1)lit'st dm'illg or immediately
alter cooking, possibly
_'esulting in iniury. Nso,
plastic sto_g-e contaillel".s
should be at least 1)arti_flly
ml(oxered because they ]'o17111
a tight seal. When cooking
with ( ontainel:s tig-htly
covered with plastic wrap,
_'emove co_'*ing careflllly
and diFect stean/_,'_,,';_v ]l'OIIl
hands and ti_ce.
/:: Else/_)il only as di_'ected in
this guide. "I'V dinners may be
mi(rowa\'ed in/_)il tt'_1+,'sless
than _,/4" high; remoxe the
to l) t[)il coxer all(I t',._ttlm tile
tray to the box. When using
/_)il in tile mi( rowave oven,
keep the R)il at least 1" away
/t'om the sides of the o\e+l.
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+!?Plastic cookware - Plastic
cookware designed ti)r
mi( ro_,,av(' cookillg is very
useflfl, t)ut should be used
( m:efllllv. 1_\ell IIli('lTO'_'Vr_l_._'--S;'lt{*
pl_*sti€ IIlil_ not be as tolei%znt
of o\ ercooking conditions as
_++t',.'glass or cet_uni( lnatetials
and lIl+lVso/ten or thai; if
suP!jetted to short l)e+'io(ts
of o_ercooking. In longer
expOStll'es tO O\ elTcooking,
tile/[)od and (ookware
(ould ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
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/ISe thel/l ill sit'let
compliance with the
cookware l/lal ltl{_tCt[Itt_F_S
l'e(?olillilendati ons+
Do not l//i(:]70&_r_l_.(!empty
+'+ ( ontaille_'s.
3' ! Do not permit (hildren
tO /lse t)las|i( (ook'_'vrare
withotlt complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in arisk of
electric shock.
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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be gromlded. In the c\ ent of m_ electlfical short
circtfit, grcmnding redu(es the risk of electric shock 1U providing an
escape wire/k)r the electric c/lrI'('ll[.
This appliance is equipped with a 1)o_'r cord h;_ving a grom_ding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is t)rol)erly installed m_d grotmded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the g_:(mnding
il/strllctiOl/S are llOt colilpletely/ll/derstood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is t)_x)t)efly g_xmnded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-l)rong wall outlet, it is }xmr l)e_:',onal
responsibilhy and oblig_tion to h_' it replaced with a properly
grom_ded 3-prong wall omlet.
I)o not trader aH'_ circulnSmnCeS cut or remo\e the third (g_:otmd)
prong ti'om the t)ower cord.
We do IJ,Ot recommend using m_ extension cord with this appliance.
If the power (ord is too short, hm e a qualified electrician or ser\'ice
technician install an outlet near the applim_ce. (See I/I/ARN/NG -
EXTENSION COROSsectioll.)
For best ()peration, plug this applim_ce imo its (ran elect_Jcal
outlet to prexent tlicke_Jng of lights, |)lowJl/g Of IllS(! or tripping
of (ircuit breaker.
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usagesituationswhere appliance'spowercordwill be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential satbt}
hazaI'ds trader cert+dn conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. t lowered;
i[vou still elect to use ml a(t_lpter,
where loc_fl codes t)ennit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to _ t)rOl)erly groml(h'd
2-t)rong w_dl receptade t)y tile use of
a UI, listed a(lat)ter which is m ailable
at most local hardware stores.
[Adapterplugs"nor
_ormittedinCanada,
Alignlarge
p,ongs/sLota IW II
Ensure)ropergrouno
TEMPORARY andfirmconnecuor
METHOD r_eT_euse
The larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with tile larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the ( om/ection of
tile power lord.
CAUTION: ,achingtheadapter ground torminalto
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
"_bu should ha_' the circuit checked b} a qualified electrician to
make sm:e the receptacle is prot)erl } grlmnded.
When discomlecting the power cord ti:om the adat)ter, alwm_'_ hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is Hot doHe, the adapter gromld
temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen, 00 NOT USE the appliance until a prot)er Wound has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these sittl_ltiolls t)e(a/lse/i'('(l/lell|
disconnectioH at the pl)'_r cord places undue strain on the
adapter and leads to evenm_fl/itilm:e of tile adapter gTound
tem/inal. "_i)u should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a 3-t)rong (Wounding) receptacle l)}' a qualilied electrician
be/ore using the appliance.
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EXTENSIONCORDS
A short ])()_%r_'_"S_I[_])I_' ('()_ iS provided to reduce file risks resulting
fl:om becoming entangled ill or tlJ|)ping o'a'r a ]ong('r cord.
Extension cords may be used ilvou are carefld in u.,,ing them.
If ;m extension (ord is used I
.....................at least as gTeat as t]l(_ ele(tri(al l_ltJl/g" Ot i]l(_ apl)lJan(e;
_ The extension cord must be a grom_ding_type 3-wire cord _++1/(t
it must be plugged into a 3-slot omlet;
"['h(? (._xt(_nsi()n ((,Fd shoHld |)(? _t_l'lT_,llg(?d s(, |11_t1 it will ll(,t (tl_,})(.,
.....................OV(!Ft]/(_ (O/Ill{(!lTtO]) OF tabletop v,here it can be pulled on by
children or tripped o_vr unintentionally.
Ifg)u use m_ extension cord, the interior light ma} flicker and the
blowel7 SO[llld Ill,iV v_tIwx r when the l//icFow_lv(} ov('n is Oil. Cooking
times ma} be longen too.
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Featuresof the Oven
OoorLatches.
WindowwithMetalShield. S(r(_ell'dllows(ookillgtob(,
Convenience Guide.
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TouchControlPanelDisplay.
Door Latch Release. I)r('ss lat(h release to ot)e_ door.
Removable Turntable. Tunltable ml(i support must |)(,
ila 1)1_((_ wh(_ll Ilsill_ th(_ ox(!ll. Th(! tilt'hind)l(! lll_'t%' l)(_
r(!lllOX_!(t ik)r (](!allillg.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Aboutthe features of)our microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.
_meFea_ms ConvenienceFeatures
POTATO POPCORI_ BEVERAGE REHEAT
COOK
6_5
AUTO
DEFROST
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CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amountofcookingtime
Pressonceortwice
TIME DEFROST Amountofdefrostingtime
30SEC, Startsimmediately!
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1-10
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Startsimmediately! 3.5oz.,3oz.
Pressonce,twice or1.75oz.
orthreetimes more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Startsimmediately! 4 oz.,8oz.
Pressonce,twice or12oz.
orthreetimes
POTATO Startsimmediately! 1,2 or3
potatoes
REHEAT Foodtype1-6 Servingsize
COOK Foodtype1-8+weight
AUTODEFROST Foodweight
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Aboutchanging the power level
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'Ille 1)ower h'vel may be entered or changed
immediately after enwfing dw t('aulre tin/e for
71ll_eCook, 71meDefrost or Express Cook. _[]w t)()_r(_]:
..........................................................................lI/a_ also be (hanged during ume (Olll/t(Jowil.
Press TIME COOKor TIME DEFROST.
Emer (ookiug or iteffosung time.
- Press POWER LEVEL.
Sele({ (tesire(l t)ower lexeI 1-1().
Press START
\ _uJal)le t)ower h'vels add ]h'xibili{} {o l//i( Fow_l\ e
cooking. The power levels on dw nlicrowa_v o\en
C_lil be collllial'ed to tile sllrt_ice II//i{s oil a rall_e.
l_Hch t)ower le\ el _l\'es }_()/1 IlIiCVOWtI\ e eiler_' _. cer{aiil
t)eI'cel/t of the {illle. Power level 7 is microwa\ e 1'1_('_:g)r
70% ot the time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% ot die
time. Most ¢ookiHg will be done oil High (power level 10)
whi_ ft g_,s y)u 100% po_wr. Powerleve110 _ill cool
/sster but {ood him need more {_'('quent stin-ing,
rotating or turning ovtm A lower setting will (ook ilioFe
e\ enly and need h'ss sdrdng or ro{ating of dw tood.
Sollle ft)o(Is II/Hv l/_lve better ]lavoi; textllre or
appearance if one of the h)wer settings is used. [lse
a lower liower h'_el when cooking foo(ls tftat have
a tendency to boil o_vi, such as scalloped pota{oes.
Rest t)el_o(ts (whell die microwa\ e elle]:gy (_cles off)
give tillle R)r tile/()o(I to "equalize" or transl{u: heat {o
tile il/side of {lie t()o(t. An exan/l)le of tills is sftowil wi{ft
power level 3_the del_'os{ (Tcle. II n/icrowa\ e eHergy
did not (ycle oil the outside of tile fi)od would look
belore Ill(' inside was (h'li:osw(I.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 10: Fisft, bacon, _'g-elables, boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7: (;emle cooking of meat and poult_T;
baking (asseroles and refteadng.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and {en(ledzing ft)r stews and
h'ss t('ll(](']7 c/l{s o{ _//eat.
Low2or3: I)eft'osdng: sinunering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping tood _r_]:_t_;softening 1)utten
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TIME
COOK
START
time Cook
TimeCookI
2kllows VO/I |0 lili(rowaxe for an[_ time up to 99 milm|es
and 99 se(onds.
Power level 10 (High) is auu)ma6(all) set, but _ou _r
change it for more flexibility.
i;f Press TIMECOOK
[[_ 1_]1|(_]7 (ookill_ tiH/(L
(]ha]lg(_ ])O'_,r(H" l(f_,(_l i{'[vOH (t()l_| ,%r_nt {'l]' poD, reE
...................(Pre_ POWERLEVEL Sele(| a desired power ]exe]
1-10.)
;:_ Press START
You ma} open the door during 77me Cook to (he(k
the food. (',lose the door and press START|<) resume
(ooking.
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Time Cook H
I ,ets you chang(' power l('v('ls automatically during
(()()king. I{ere's how to do it:
Press TIME COOK.
Enter the tirst (ook time.
.....................NOW(H: (Press POWERLEVELgel(x/a desired
power h'\cl 1-10.)
Press TIMECOOK again.
_ Enter the se(ond (ook time.
.....................Now(H: (Press POWERLEVEL Sel(!(t a desired
power lcxel 1-10.)
At the end of _me Cook l, TimeCookIIcounts down.
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE."Use power level High (10)unless otherwise noted.
Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) l lb. 5 to 8 nfin. In 1½-qt. ob](/ng glass ])_&inl4
Med-Itigh (7) dish, place 1,/4 cup wawt:
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nfin. Ill 1-qt. (asserole.
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(fresh green) 1 lb. cut hi half 10 to 15 rain.
(frozen green) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
(frozen lima) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons w_tet:
Ill 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
• S
(fresh, whole) l bmlch 16 to 22 rain. Ill 2-qt. (_cl,_seF(lle, pla(e
/•
1 2 (u]) %%ra[el;.
Broccofi
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 mhl.
(1¼ to 1Fz lbs.)
(fresh spears) l bunch 7 to 11 rain.
(1¼ to 1Fz lbs.)
(frozen, lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nfin.
chopped)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nthl.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medimn head 6 to 10 mhl.
(about 2 lbs.)
(wedges) 5 to 9 nlln.
Carrots
(fresh, Sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 nfin.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 mhl.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medimn head 7 to l I nfin.
(fresh, whole) 1 medimn head 7 to 15 nfin.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 3 to 7 ,,fin.
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
Ill 1-qt. casserole.
][n l-(t t. (asserole, pla(e
.'_ tables])ool/s _ateg
Ill 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 2- or 3-(it. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup water.
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 t_d)les])(/()l/s w_ffeE
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
l/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tal)lesl)OOnS water.
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Amo,nt
Corn
(frozen kernel) IO-oz. package
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears
(frozen) 1 ear
2to6ears
Time
2 to 6 mhl.
11/4 to 4 nfin.
per ear
3 to 6 nthl.
2 to 3 nthl.
per ear
Comments
Ill 1-(t|. casserole, t)la(e
2 tat)lest)OOllS water.
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
corn. It corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked,
arid ]/4 cu t) watt'l: I,_earmnge
atier half of time.
Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
t)lasfic wmt). Rearr;mge atier
hal/o/time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs, tmshelled
(frozen) lO-oz, package
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
white) (6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 OZ.)
sweet or white)
2 to 6 mhl.
7 to 10 mhl.
2 to 6 nthl.
9 to 12 mhl.
2 to 4 nthl.
Ill 1-(Jr. c_'tsserole, t)late
) t d)les t OOllS v_tttl.
In 1-(it. casserole, place
l/4 cup water.
In 1-(it. casserole, place
2 tal)lesl)oou, s w_.ter.
Peel and cut into 1" cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
till) 'water. S[ir a/ier hal/el time.
Pierce witll cooking tork. Place
ill con|or of the oven. Iet stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
lOto 16oz. 3 to 6 mln.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 3 to 6 nfin.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb, sliced 3 to 5 nfin,
and yellow)
(winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 am1.
or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)
In 2-(It. casserole, place washed
st)inach.
In 1-(it. casserole, t)lat e
3 t_d)lesl)OOllS water.
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup _vvlte]:
Cut in halt and remo_e fibrous
membranes. In 2-(it. oblong
glass baking dish, place Stluash
cut-,qde-down. Turn cut-side-u l)
alier 4 minutes.
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TIME
DEFROST
_mEssco_ _RESSCO_ _'RFSSC_K
EXmESSCO0__RESSCO_ L_'RFSSCOOK
START
PAUSE
TimeDefrost
.\|lows you to detix)st for a selected length of time.
See tl/e Defrosting Guide/or suggested dines.
t,,.,,ssrlM D FRosr
F.ter de_'osti.gtime.
?
POW('F hwcl is _t/lt(/lIl_tti(_lllv S('t _lt _), bHt (_lll t)(' (h_tl/g('d.
_i/u (ml deti'ost small items qukkly 1)}r_dsing d_e t)ow('r
h,xel a/icr entering tile dine. Power level 7 (uts tile total
deli'osting time in _lt)o/lt halff powerleve110 CtltS tl/e
total time to approximately 1/3. IIowevcc/[/od will
need ill(ire/i'eqllellt attention tl/_tll IIS/lal.
A dull thumping noise ma} be heard (truing deti:osting.
This is normal when oven is not ot)erating at High t)owe_:
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Defrosting l_ps
_: Foods/i'ozcn in paper or plastic can be deti'osted in
fl_e 1)a(kagc. Closed 1)a(kages shoukl be slit, t)ier_ ed
or vented AI_I'ER ti)od h_s 1)_rtially de/i:ostcd. Plasti(
storage (ontainers should be partiall} m_(o_ere(t.
J} Fmnily-size, 1)rcl)_l(kagcd/i'ozcn dinners (an be
deti'osted and microw_v(t, ff the t[/od is in a t[/il
cont_lil/eK |l?_tllSt('l? it 10 a lnicrowav('-sat(' dish.
Foo(ts that spoil easily should not t)e _dlowed to
sit out tot more d_an one hour atier deti:osdng.
Room tClnl)eratm:e t)romotes tile gTowth Of
hmrmfifl 1)_( te_da.
_: For mot(' even defi'osung of larger/_/ods, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large merits m:e
completely deti'osted bet[ire cooking.
_: When de/i'osted, t[/od should be cool but so/tened
in all areas. If sdll slightly icy, rcmm to the microw;_v
very briefly, or let it stand a t('w minutes.
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DefrostingGuide
Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1piece! ]/4 mJn.
Sweetrolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rim1, Rearrange after hall dw time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 rim1.
Shellfish, smallpieces (I lb.) 3 to 7 ndn, Pla(e block in casserok'. Turn oxer and
break up after hall the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch- I or 2 l to 5 nm_.
(lO-oz. package!
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 lllln. Pla(e mlopeued pa(kage in oveu.
l.et stand 5 minute.s after de/i'osting.
2 to 5 nlin. Place tntoltetted package iu o+xell,
Microwa\ eju.st tmtil Kauks can be
Selt_lrale(|. ][.el sKutd .".+l/tilltltes,
i[ u,ece.'.sary, to cont t)lele (tel]x)sliH K.
Turn meat o\er after tirst h_fl/ o/ tittle.
Llse power level 1.
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Franks(I lb.]
Groundmeat(I/bJ 4 to 6 nfin.
Roast:beef.lamb,veal,pork 9 to 13 rim1.
per lb.
Steaks,chopsandcutlets 4 to 81Kin.
per lb.
Poultry
Chicken,broiler4ryer
cutup (2½to3 lbsJ
14 to 20 nfin.
Chicken, whole 20 to 25 rim1.
(2½ t_ 3 Ibs.)
Cornish he_ 7 to 13 rain.
per lb.
Turkeybreast (4 to 6 Ibs.)
3 m 8 nfm.
per lb.
Place mJ,wrapt)ed weat i_J,cooking
(lisb. Turn (>_awalier first half of time
and shield warm areas wittl toil.
Atier seco_J,dhalf of time, seltaram
pieces wid'_tal)le kni/('. I,et stand to
eomt)lete de/i'osting.
[)lace wral)ped ct'dcken in disb. Unwm t)
and ttmi over after first half of time.
_M'ler second half of tillle, sel)amte pieces
and [)lace in cookirtg dislL MicFow;r_e
2_ lllil//ltes Iltore, if:necessary: [_et stal/d
a tew mimues to tinisft (teti'os{ing.
I)la(e wral)t)e(t cfti(ken ill dish. Alk_r halt"
tlte tillle, /ll/'_*¢ra t) and tHrll (hickell over.
Shield x_r_l_l__l:(_S with toil. To ( Ol//])lete
detix>sting, run cold water in tfte emitv
m_til giblets can be remoxed.
Pla(e tlll'WFat)l)ed tlelt in the oxen
+i:lii:!
oI time. l_un cool _r_t_[(:rill tile cavity m_til
g_t)lets (an l>e remoxed.
Place tlllWl;tl)l)e(t breast ill l//]crowa_e-saJ'e
(tisft ltre_tst-si(te-(tov, ll. Alier halt ot time,
turn t)re+tst,si(te-tq) and shiel(1 v,arm areas
with toil. I)efrost tor second halt ot time.
l+et stand 1-2 hours ill refi+igemtor to
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ExpressCook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (Ji'om ] to 6)
JL)r] to 6 mimm's oJ cooking at powerlevel I0. For
c×amph', press the 2 pad/L)r 2 mintm's o[ (()()king time.
The pow('r h'v('l (m_ t)c chang+cd as time is (otmting
down. Press POWERLEVEL and cuter 1-10.
30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways,
i_::[t will add 30 Se(onds |0 the tilIle (O/lllting (|own
each time the pad is t)r('sse(t.
_'!!It (m_ be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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features.
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POPCORN
EXI_ESSC801f
ess time mor8 IllTle}
Useonlywithprepackagedmicrowave
popcornweighing1.75to3.5ounces.
Popcom
To use dw Popcorn feature:
_,,.o,+.p_t,k_tgeil,+t,',,,,iOl,+.,l+i,/_rimeCook
it the pa(kage is less than ] .75 ounces or larger
thall 3.50Ull(es. Pla(e the pa(kage of pop(orn
ill the (ell|el" OI tile l//i(rowa'_e.
Press POPCORN once tor a 3.50lll/C(f package oI
.....................pop< orn, twi(e [()r _! }{.00tlll(e pa(kag-e, or three
fillies t()r a 1.75 Oml(e pa( kage. The oxen Starts
inunedialeh.
How toAdjustthePopcornProgramtoProvidea Shorter
orLongerCookTime
If you find that tile brand of popcorn you use
/llldel])OpS o1? o_t'rcooks COl/SiStel/i]}', _'o/l C}tll add or
sul)tra( t 20 seconds to tile automatic popping tin/e.
Toadd time:
Aider pressing POPCORN, press 9 inunediatelv after
tile ()\el/ starts ]()r }ill extra 2(1 seCol/ds.
To subtract time."
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 imn/ediamlv after
the oven starts tor 20 se(onds less (ooking ume.
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BEVERAGE
Beverage
To use dw Beverage [i.';-ittlFe:
Pre._s BEVERAGE on(e {or a 4-oz. beverage, twi(e/()l"
an 8-oz. lle\'erag, e or three Umes/or a 12-oz. be\ emge.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot
Remove the container with care.
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REHEAT
L_r_C_K EXmESSC_K E_pRESSCO_
Reheat
The Reheat t)'ature rehe_lts ]]1_111_pre'_io/lsly'
(ooked toods.
Press REHEAT
Se]e(t food t_pe I_S t_,r (me servi, lg (see Reheat
.....................Guide belovq).
3 ser_i]]_,_. The ox_!]] starts immediately.
NOTE" The serving size may be changed or added
immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads I,
2 or 3. Serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed.
Reheat Guide
I Pasta
2 Meats,casseroles
3 Fruitsandvegetables
4 Saucesandgravies
5 Pizza(pieces)
Commeuts
(]ov('r with lid or ',v]]t('d pl_stic wr_lp.
Co_vr with lid or vented plastic wr_q).
Co_vr with lid or vented plastic wr_q).
Cover with lid or _vnted plastic wr_q).
1)1) not court;
C()vt'r with vented t)l_sti( wr_tp.
(2 to3 foods, 4oz. each)
Potato
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The potato/('_tttlre cooks 11t) to three 8- to ] O-otmce
pot:atoes.
Press POTATO. The serving size is _mtomati(_llv set _t 1,
but (m_ be changed by pressi_lg 2 or 3 for t_'() or |]]ree
potatoes. The ovc]] starts immedi_telv.
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Cook
COOK
The Cook t_'amre autonmti( all_ sets die (or)king times
_l.lld povv'(!F lexcls I))r a variev, ol foods.
p,:t_._COOK.
_ _[ll|t!l" weigh| in Olll/Ct_s,
N srAer.
Hint: Press and hold the COOKpad during cooking to display
the food type and remaining cook time.
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: _ Weight Comments
I Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. [)st" l/li( l_O\*+r;lX, t'-S_lJ[ * (';clS.%t'Yr.)|( ' O1 <"|)t)Vv|.
Cover \\rid) lid or \creed t)l;*sdt \'4";q).
2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use mit ro\_mt'-s_d_" t _s.st'role or
l)owl. Follow I);_ckuge i_lslruc|ious
Jot adding \sa,wr. Co'_vr \*+rill/|id or
•,,.'mt'd pl;_stic \'¢y_lp.
3 FreshVegetables 4 to 16 oz, [)Nt _ 1|lit ]_¢.)\_+r_l_t*-N_lJi _ ('_'lN.Nt']_()|t" OF ])()_rl.
Add 2 _ablt'spoons \_';llt']<"]()]"t';ith
ser'dng. Co',('r \\'il]l IM or '_culcd
4 Fish 4 to 16 oz. [)sc obh)ng, sqttm'c or rOulzd dish.
Cover wid) _cmcd plaslic wnq).
5 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use obhmg, square or rom)d dish.
C'o\cr wi|]/\cu|cd plastic wi<';l})or w;_x
pal)e);
GroundMeat 8 to 48 oz. [)st' round ( asscrolc dish. Crumble
mere imo dish. Co\or wid) lid or
•_cu|cd t)];_s|ic wr_q).
7 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. L;_}vr s)fil)s on a ])L_w, 4 )() a l_)vc):
('o\cr each ];l\_'r \villi ;1 p;q)er It)\_'t_|.
8 Pizza 4 to 16 oz. Follow t)_ukagc iuslruclious It)
(frozen, microwaveable) ])repm'c ])izz;_ |or l/lit YO\V;t\_llg.
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AUTO
DEFROST
_'RFSSC_- _'_SS C_K _PR_S_
_._R_C_K _SSC_K _m_SCO_
@@@
@
START
PAUSE
Guide
Auto Defrost
Llse Auto Defrost _br meat, [)ou]try and _ish. Use Time
Defrost JFormost other/_'oz(,u _bods.
Auto Defrost autom_,tk a]lv s(q.sth(' (|(*fl:osthlg tiln(_s m_d
t)OW('I" l('v(_ls to g_v(' ('V('H (|c|ix)stiug _X'St_Its]or _('t_ts,
t)oult_'_ _;_ud fish.
_ Llshl_-d_e ConversionGuidebelong,,_]lt_'ribod _r_i_']_t.
• S
.................For example, press |)ads I mid 2 tor 1.2 |)om_d,_
(l |)ound, 3 oun(es).
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
s;d'(_ dish.
¢:: "I\_'ice during (|eli'()st, the o\eu sig_als "|tilTh." At each
"tm:_£' signal, turn the {ood ()\'or. Rum()\'(' deli'oste(t
meat or shield warm m:e_s wid_ small t)ie(es of |oil
_'!_After (leli'osdng, most meats need to strand 5 minmes
to (omt)lete (tefl:ostiug. I,_rge roasts should stand |_)r
_ff)()m 30 migrates.
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Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in poundsand ounces, theounces
must be converted to tenths_1)of apoun_
WeightofFoodin Ounces EnterFoodWeight
(tenthsofapound)
I-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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CookingCompleteReminder
Will ])e(_ t) Oll(e _ l//in/l|(_ Ilnti] _'()/l (_it]l(_t" ot)(_11 the oxell
door or pre_, CLEAR/OFF
CLOCK
[xm[ssc_0g[xm[ssLo_ exer_c0_
Clock
Pl?e.'_% to ellt(_l? t]l(_ till/_ of (]_w o1" to ch(_(_k t]l(_ till/(_ of
d_-I_' '€chile 1//J_: 1;o'¢¢_villg.
_,_.,_CLOCK.
:iv'_'"_STarTo__CLOCK.
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CLEAR
OFF
ChildLock-Out
_()/l Illt/} lock t]/(* control |)_mcl t_) [)F(*\('II[ [h(* illiCl'O_tl\(
ti'om b(ing accid(ntal/} started or/xsed b} children.
'Ib lock or unlock th( comrols, imss and hold CLEAR/OFF
]or about thre( seconds. Wh(n th( colm'ol l:)anel is
lock(d, LOC _dll b( diN)la}t d.
START
PAUSE
START/PAUSE
In addition to starting man'}' tim(dons, START/PAUSE
_lllows "3'oilto stop (()()king witho/lt opening the door
or clearing the display.
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TIMER
txmessco_ exprtsscooK _RESSCO0_
0)®®
START
P_
timer
Thispad performs three functions:
ft ()permutes as a lllinllte tiIIle]_
i_:_,It can be set to (h']a} cooking+
;%[t can be used as a ftok| setting after de{t'osting.
The 77meToperates without mict'owa\ e on('rg_'.
Howto Use as a Minute Timer
Pr ,+TIMER.
+++ +++
:;_ Press STARTWhen the time is up, the timer
.....................will signal.
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How toUse to Delay the Start of Cooking
_)u (an set the mi(rowa',e to de]a} (ooking up to
99 minutes and 99 se((mds.
Press TIMECOOK and enter the amount of
.....................<ooking thne.
Press TIMER and enter the mnotu/t ot time to delay
.....................the start of cooking.
N!: th_ss START "l'h_ timer ,,'ill begin cotmting do,,n
.....................to z_to and cooking '++,,illthen ]x gin.
Howto Use toSet a Holding time
}btt (an set a holding time between Defrost and
Time Cook, ft'om one se( ond to 99 minutes.
Press TIME DEFROST
Fnter defrosting time.
th_ss TIMER.
.....................to hold.
Press TIME COOK.
Enter<ookingtime.
Press START
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Microwave terms.
ilDefinition
Arcing \rcing is the ]//iCl_O_r_l_,(_|(!ll// tor sparks in the oxen. Arcing is
( _'aIsed |)v:
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!_ metal or/oil touching the side of the oven.
i:_ tbil that is not molded to tbod (uptm:ned edges act like
_ll It('IIIIHS).
_:_ metal such a_, twisHies, poulu-y pins, gold-lfimmed dishes.
_5}reQ'ded paper towels (omaining small metal pie(es.
Covering Coxers hold in moisture, _tllovq for more exert heathag and redu(e
(ooking time. Venting plasti( Vql%lpOF CO_,(_Fillg with x*r_<|)_q)er
_tll()ws (_x( (_ss s|(_llll to (_s(;4p(L
Shielding In a regular oxen ,(,u shield chicken bre_,sts or baked f(,ods t(,
pr(_,(!l/t ()'_(_F|)I_()WI/III_. _helJ, IlIi(F()W_'vilI_, )/)/1 HS(_slIJ,all stlJ|)s
of foil to shield thin par_s, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, whi(h would cook betore larger parts.
Standing Titrm When you cook xdth regular oxens, f()o(ls su(h as roasts or (akes
are allowed to stand to finish (:ooking or to set. Standing time is
(speci;dl) iml)ortan_ in microwaxe (ooking. Note that _
mi(rowa_.ed (;_ke is 1J,ot [)l_'t(ed OH _'t(oolilJ, g ra(k.
Venting \ffer coxering a dish with plastic w177tp,"_o/l_,(_111tim t)lasti( wra t) |)y'
turning 1)ack one (orner so ex(ess steam (an es(ape.
Careandcleaningof
themicrowaveoven.
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HelpfulHints
An o((_lsional thorough wipillg with ;-isolution of
baking soda and xsr_{_]:keeps the inside t_cesh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part ofthis oven.
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How to Cleanthe Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts
on the Doer
_01//e S_)_lttel;S (_111 |)(_ l?elI/O'_ed with _1 p_l_)el? towel; Ot]l_'l's
ma} require a (lmnp (loth. Remoxe gre_sy' st)atters with
a suds'_ cloth; then _inse wJIh _Idam l) cloth. Do not use
_ll)l'_l_,J_(' (h'_lllelN or s]/_tI]) II{('llsJls Oll ovt'n w_llls.
Toclean thesurface of thedoor andthe surfaceof the oven that
come together uponclosing,use only mild, nonabrasivesoaps or
detergents using aspongeor soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth
anddr_
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on anypart of
your microwave.
Removable Turntableand TurntableSupport
'Ib ])I'(_,{?ll{ |)r('_tk_tg(', do 11o{ 1)1_t((! {h(! {/[rl/{_t|)l_' ill{()
"_Y_t|(!I_jlISt after cooking. Wash it (arefully in _+r_tI'l//, s/|ds'}'
wa_er or in _he dishwasher. The tm:ntable m_d suppor_
(all t)(? |)rokell i[" (tropl)e(t. R(!III(_III|)(_F (to llOt operate
the oven without the turntable and sul)port in pla(e.
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Careand cleaning ofthemicrowave oven.
How to Cleanthe Outside
Do notuse cleaners containing ammmda oralcohol on
the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage
the appearance of the microwave.
Case
(_lean the outside of the l/)iC]?O_r}t_,ewith _t Sll([S_ cloth.
dam t) cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wit)c wifll a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amom)ts o/soap mid wate_'_
_fl)rasi_'s or shm:p o[!jects on the t)anel--thKv can
damage it. Some t)_{t)cr towels can also scra|ch the
(ontrol panel.
Door Surface
It's important to kee t) the area clean where the door
seals ag_finst the l//i( I'OWi4\e. l,-lse only mild, non-abrasive
(tete_'gents at)t)lied _ith a (lem_ st)onge or soft cloth.
Rfl_se well.
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Troubleshootingtips. vvww.GEAppliances.com
Possible Causes What ToDo
Oven will not start
A fuse hi your home
may be blown or file
cireoit breaker tripped.
Replace fllse or reset
circuit breaker;
Power surge. ' Unl)lug the microwave
oxen; then plug it 1)ack in.
Plug not fully hlserted Make sure the 3-tn'ong
hlto wall oudet, plug on the oxen is fldlv
inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. ()t)en the door and close
secllFelv.
Controlpanellighted,
yetovenwill notstart
Door not securely closed. ()t)en the door and close
seCllFel_.
START pad not pressed ' Pre._ START
after enterhlg eookhlg
selection.
Another selection entered Pre._ ClEAR/OFF
already hi oven mid
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cookltxg thne not entered Make sure you hme
after presshlg TIMECOOK. entered cooking time
alter pressing TIMECOOK.
CLEAR/OFFwas pressed ' Reset cooking t)rogram
aeddentally, and t)ress START
Food weight not entered Make sure you hme
after pressing AUTO entered tood weight
DEFROST alter pressing AUTO
DEFROST
Make SHFe VOH l/ate'
entered a/ood t}])e.
Food type not entered
after presshlg REHEAT
or COOK.
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Troubleshootingtips.
ThingsThatAre Normal With Your
Microwave Oven
_: Steam or vapor esc_q)ing/i'om atxmnd the door.
+_)IJg]i re/lec fion aromld door or omer case.
_: Dimming o_'n ligti and changc in the blower som_d
at power lc\ els other than high.
+5)Dull tlmmping s(mnd while o'+_'n is operating.
_: TV/mdio imertDren(e might be noticed whil() using
tile IIIi(TOW_tV('.Similar to the imertDren(c caused by
other small applimwes, it does not indi(ate a problem
with the ]//i(]7OW_l\'(_.Plug the l//i(]7OW_l_,_,into a
di//Drcnt elecui(al (ircuit, move the radio or TV as
tier away ti'om the mictx)wavc a_ possible, or (he(k
file position and signal of file TV/radio m_temla.
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GEMicrowave Oven
One-YearLimited Warranty.
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed
to make a warranty claim.
What GE Will Provide:
OneYear
Fromthe date ofthe
originalpurchase
Replacement unit tbr any ptx)d uct wlficb tilils (tue to a
dcJc(t in m_lt(uials or workmmlshi|). Tbc cx(hangc refit
is wm:_mted ff)r the remahlder o| your product's ()tigi]l_d
one-veto: warranty period.
_: Properly pack your mill
We recolmnend using the original
carton mid packing materials.
_!_Return the product to the retail
location where it was purchased.
_: Include hi the package a copy of file
sales receipt or other evidence of date
of orighlal purchase. Also print your
nmne mid address mid a description
of the defect.
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++ Customer hlstructlon. This owner's ++Replacement of house fuses or ill+
manual provides hlformation resetting of circuit breakers.
regarding operathlg hlslructions _! Danlage to file product caused by
mid user controls, accident, fire, floods or acts of God. _
_! Improper hlsltallation, delivery or _! Incidental or consequential damage
maintenance, caused by possible defects with tiffs
+_ Failure of the product if it is abused, applimlce. _/_
llfisused, or used for oilier than _!!Dmnage caused after delivery.
the intended purpose or used
counnercially. ....................................
Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser andany succeediegowner for productspurchased
for home use within the USA.
Some states donot allow the exclusionor limitatioe of incidental or consequential damages. This
warrantygives youspecific legal rights, andyou may also haveother rights which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what yourlegal rights are, coesult yourlocal or state consumeraffairs office or vour
state's Attorney General
Exclusion of implied warranties: Except whereprohibited or restricted by law, thereare no
warranties, whether express, oralor statutory which extend beyond thedescription on the face hereof,
including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for aparticular purpose.
Warrantor: General Electric Company.Louisville, KY 40225
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Accessories
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A repla(em( nt mrmabl((WB49X10069) ormrmable support ring (WBO2X10838)
is available at extra (()st ti'om our l)arts Cemer and (an be sent dire(tly to your home
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evelz day or by phone at 800.828.2002during normal business hours.
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Louisville, KY 40225
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