Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Model: JVM1660
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms 38
Care and Cleaning 39
44
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service 44
Product Registration 47
GE Service Numbers 50
Warranty Back Cover
GE Appliances
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Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave 10
The Controls on Your Microwave 11
Time Cooking 14
Temperature Cooking 21
Automatic Cooking 25
Other Features 29
Oven Shelf 36
ge.com
DE68-00127A
49-40476
01-06 JR
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety, the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
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.
Do Not Place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven
if it is damaged. It is
particularly important
that the oven door
close properly and
that there is no
damage to the:
1 door (bent),
2 hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
3 door seals and sealing
surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except
properly qualified
service personnel.
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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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING
• Read and follow the
specific “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 section on
page 9.
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 36.″
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• 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.
• Do not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
• 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, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
for laboratory or
industrial use.
This microwave oven is
intended for household
use and is UL listed for
installation over electric
and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not store this
appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product
near water—for example,
in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar
locations.
• Keep power cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other
combustible materials
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles from
paper or plastic
containers before placing
them in the oven.
— Do 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 the
oven ignite, keep the
oven door closed,
turn the oven off and
disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the
door is opened, the
fire may spread.
— Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in
succession on the same
food portion. If food is
undercooked after the
first countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
• See door surface
cleaning instructions in
the Care and Cleaning
section(s) of this manual.
• This appliance must only
be serviced 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.
• Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven
is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• The temperature probe
in the microwave but not
inserted in the food.
• The metal shelf not
installed correctly
so it touches the
microwave wall.
• Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
• Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
ARCING
• 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.
• Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—are able to
explode and should not
be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven
could result in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
• Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
more than a minute or
two may cause damage to
the oven and could start a
fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron
and can shorten the life
of the oven.
• Foods with unbroken
outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
SAFETY FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
— Do not overheat the
liquid.
— Stir the liquid both
before and halfway
through heating it.
— Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow necks.
— After heating, allow
the container to stand
in the microwave oven
for a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
• Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
formula or breast milk.
The container may feel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding
the baby.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
• Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
foodborne illness.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
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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
1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
• If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some styrofoam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the
microwave to dry
newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap
is suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check the package
for proper use.
• 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.
• Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transferred from the
heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking
pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting
in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam away from
hands and face.
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
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• Use foil only as
directed in this manual.
When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the
foil at least 1″ away from
the sides of the 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.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
The fan will operate
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature).
Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside of
the microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
fan filter.
• In the event of a grease
fire on the surface units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Use care when cleaning
the vent fan filter.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.
• When preparing
flaming foods under
the microwave, turn
the vent fan on.
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surface units
only when necessary.
THE VENT
FAN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
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.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any
circumstances 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.
If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified
electrician or service
technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH—White
JX48BL—Black
When replacing a 36″ range
hood, filler panel kits fill in
the additional width to
provide a custom built-in
appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3″-wide filler panels.
Two kits are needed for
a 36″ opening.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier.
Optional Kits
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
JX81A
JX48
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
1 Temperature Probe.
Use with Temp Cook
and Roast functions
only.
2 Shelf. Lets you
microwave several
foods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
turntable.
3 Door Handle.
Pull to open the door.
The door must be
securely latched for the
microwave to operate.
4 Door Latches.
5 Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
6 Outlet for Temperature
Probe.
Probe must be securely
inserted into the oven
wall outlet before the
oven will Temp Cook
or Roast.
7 Touch Control Panel.
You must set the clock
and calendar before
using the microwave.
8 Cooktop Light.
9 Grease Filter.
10 Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
11 Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
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Time and Auto Features
Time Cooking
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press twice Amount of defrosting time.
CUSTOM 1 Follow displayed directions.
CUSTOM 2 Follow displayed directions.
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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You can
microwave by
time, temperature
or with the sensor
features.
Press Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press once Food weight.
Defrosting by Weight
Temperature Features
Probe Cooking
Sensor Features
Press Enter
TEMP COOK/ROAST Press once Desired food temperature.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Press twice Medium automatically selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Press three times Well automatically selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Press four times Simmer automatically selected.
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
POTATO Starts immediately! more/less time
VEGETABLE Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time
Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time
Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time
(on some models)
GROUND MEATS Starts immediately! more/less time
FISH Starts immediately! more/less time
CHICKEN PIECES Starts immediately! more/less time
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2
3
3
HELP
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Roasting
• Simmer
• Sensor Cooking
Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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Operating Instructions
Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven can
be compared to the
surface units on a range.
High (power level 10) or
full power is the fastest way
to cook and gives you
100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and
need less stirring or
rotating of the food.
Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this
is shown with power level
3—the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking
of meat and
poultry; baking
casseroles and
reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews and
less tender cuts
of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
without cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening
butter.
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may be
entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be
changed during time
countdown.
1 Press TIME COOK or
select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power
level 1–10.
5 Press START.
Changing Power
Levels
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Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility.
You may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press TIME COOK.
5 Enter the second cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a
desired power level
1–10.)
4 Press START.
Time Cook
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
9 to 12 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
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Time Features
Allows you to defrost for
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide for suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but you
may change this for more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in
about half; power level
10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate
or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise
may be heard during
defrosting. This sound
is normal when the
oven is not operating
at High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
• Family-size,
prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If
the food is in a foil
container, transfer it
to a microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out for
more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
• For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasts, use Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
before cooking.
• When defrosted, food
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when
the oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on
Convenience Features.)
Time Defrost
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (2
1
⁄2 to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(2
1
⁄2
to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
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Time Features
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You can use this feature
two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
• It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be
changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
Express Cook
Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Time
feature gives you two ways
to defrost frozen foods.
Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for
Auto Defrost or twice for
Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat,
poultry and fish. Use Time
Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically
sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give
even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds.
There is a handy guide
located on the inside front
of the oven.
• Remove meat from
package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
• Twice during defrost,
the oven signals TURN.
At each TURN signal,
turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat
or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most
meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is
stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight
Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
1–2 .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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1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter
food weight. For
example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost is
explained in the Time
Features section.)
Guide
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature
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Temperature Features
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The Temperature Probe
NOTE: The turntable will
not turn when the probe
is in use.
The temperature probe is
a food thermometer that
monitors the temperature
of the food. The probe
must be used when using
Temp Cook or Roast.
The probe is not
recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and
foods which are difficult
to cook precisely by
temperature. Use the
Time Cook setting for
these foods.
• Make sure the cable end
is inserted all the way
into the oven wall outlet.
• Insert the probe into the
center of the food. Make
sure the handle does not
touch the food or the top
or sides of the oven.
• Do not leave the probe
in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food. If it
touches the oven wall,
it may damage the oven.
Cooking Tips
• Do not twist, drop or
bend the probe.
• Be sure frozen food
has been completely
defrosted before
inserting the probe.
The probe may break off
if used in frozen foods.
• Cover foods loosely for
moisture control and
quick, even heating.
• Use a lower power level
with the probe; foods will
take longer to cook but
they will heat more
evenly.
What happens when you
use the probe…
Cooking with the
probe allows you to
heat food to a certain
temperature. This is
the best way to cook
many foods.
Temperature Probe
Cable
End
Handle
Appearance may vary
Sensor
Three Ways to Use the Temp
Cook/Roast Feature
1 You set the temperature
you want.
Press TEMP COOK/
ROAST once. This is
good for foods such as
soups, casseroles and
beverages.
2 Temperature is
automatically selected
for cooking roasts
medium or well.
Roast Medium—Press
TEMP COOK/ROAST
twice. Roast Well—Press
TEMP COOK/ROAST
three times.
See the Roasting Guide
for suggestions.
3 Temperature is
automatically selected
for slow cooking of
foods (simmer).
Simmer—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST 4 times.
See the Simmer Guide
for specific directions.
How to Use the Probe and
Set the Temperature Yourself
1 Insert the temperature
probe in the center of
a casserole and attach it
securely in the oven
wall outlet.
2 Press TEMP COOK/
ROAST once.
3 Enter the desired food
temperature.
4 Change power level if
you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
5 Press START.
6 When the temperature is
reached, the microwave
will signal. Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The oven
beeps when the hold
time is complete.
What happens when you
Temp Cook/Roast using
the probe…
This pad offers
3 options:
1) You select the
temperature you want.
2) The temperature is
automatically selected
for medium or well
done roasts.
3) A simmer tempera-
ture is automatically
selected.
Temp Cook/Roast
Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
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23
How to Use the Probe with
the Roast Settings
1 Insert the probe in the
roast and attach it
securely in the oven
wall outlet.
2 Roast Medium—Press
TEMP COOK/ROAST
twice. Roast Well—Press
TEMP COOK/ROAST
three times.
3 Press START.
4 The microwave signals
when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn
the roast, close the door
and press START.
NOTE: The oven continues
to cook after the signal
whether or not roast is
turned over.
Preparing Meats for
Roasting
• Place a tender beef roast
in a cooking bag on a
trivet in a microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to package
instructions for proper
use of the cooking bag.)
• Insert the probe
through the cooking
bag horizontally into
the center meaty area
not touching bone or fat.
Make sure the handle
does not touch the food
or top or sides of the
oven.
• When using the probe in
chicken, turkey or other
poultry, insert the probe
horizontally into the
meatiest area.
What happens when
you use the probe
for roasting…
For the two Roast
settings, the probe
temperature is
preprogrammed.
Food will be held at
this temperature for
60 minutes. The oven
beeps when hold time
is complete.
Just as in regular
roasting, only tender
roasts should be roasted
by using the probe. Less
tender roasts should be
microwaved by time.
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast Medium 15–23
Well 23–30
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast Well 23–30
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast Well 16–19
Doneness Approx. Time
Food Type
Selection (minutes per pound)
Roasting Guide
Outlet
How to Use the Probe to
Simmer
The Simmer feature heats
food to 180°F. and holds it
at that temperature up to
12 hours or until you
remove it and press
CLEAR/OFF.
1 Insert the temperature
probe into the food,
resting it on the side
of the dish. Attach it
securely in the oven
wall outlet.
2 Press TEMP COOK/
ROAST 4 times to select
Simmer.
3 Press START. If you need
to stir the food, restart
the oven by pressing
START again.
When the simmer
temperature is reached,
the oven holds the food
at that temperature until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed.
Beef
Pot Roast 5–7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat.
If adding vegetables, make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
Chili 5–8 Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of thigh from below end and
parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Broiler/Fryer 3–4 Same as above.
Ham/Pork
Roast 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea 5–7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2.″
Stir after 3 hours.
Food Type Hours* Comments
Simmer Guide
*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F and hold at that temperature until done.
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
4 times to select Simmer.
Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
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Sensor Features
• The proper containers
and covers are essential
for best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-
safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use
tight sealing plastic
containers—they can
prevent steam from
escaping and cause food
to overcook.
• Be sure the outside of
the cooking containers
and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry
before placing food in
the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into
steam can mislead the
sensor.
What happens when
using the Sensor
Features…
The Sensor Features
detect the increasing
humidity released
during cooking. The
oven automatically
adjusts the cooking
time to various types
and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food. If food is
undercooked after the
countdown, use Time
Cook for additional
cooking time.
Humidity Sensor
Dry off dishes so they don’t
mislead the sensor.
Vented
Covered
How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
1 Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is
less than 1.75 ounces or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2 Press POPCORN. The
oven starts immediately.
If you open the door while
“POPCORN” is displayed,
“SENSOR ERROR” will
appear. Close the door,
press CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract
20 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 1 immediately after the
oven starts for 20 seconds
less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce
cooking time another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when cooking
popcorn.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
(less time) (more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Popcorn
Press BEVERAGE to heat
a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove
the container with care.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Beverage
Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
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How to Change the Automatic
Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the feature pad.
How to Use the Reheat
Feature
1 Place covered food in
the oven. Press REHEAT.
The oven starts
immediately.
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins
counting down.
Do not open the oven
door until time is counting
down. If the door is
opened, close it and press
START immediately.
After removing food from
the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature.
Reheated foods may have
wide variations in
temperature. Some areas
may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
reheating time.
Some Foods Not
Recommended For Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook
for these foods:
• Bread products.
• Foods that must be
reheated uncovered.
• Foods that need to be
stirred or rotated.
• Foods calling for a dry
look or crisp surface
after reheating.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Reheat feature.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat
For reheating single servings
of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.
(less time) (more time)
Vegetable, Potato, Fish,
Chicken Pieces, Ground Meats
1 Place covered food in
the oven. Press the food
pad. (For vegetables,
press the VEGETABLE
pad once for fresh
vegetables, twice for
frozen vegetables, or
three times for canned
vegetables.) The oven
starts immediately.
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time
remaining is counting
down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
Do not open the oven
door until time is counting
down. If the door is
opened, close it and press
START immediately.
If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for
canned vegetables cannot
be adjusted on some models)
You can adjust the cooking
time for all foods to suit
your personal taste.
Reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the food pad.
Add 10% to cooking time: Press
9 after the food pad.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Sensor Cooking gives you easy,
automatic results with a variety
of foods (see the Cooking Guide
below).
Sensor Cooking
Canned Vegetables 4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables 4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Potatoes 1/2–2 lbs. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on the turntable.
Fish 4–16 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces 1–8 Cover with vented plastic wrap.
pieces
Ground Meats 1/2–3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat
(Beef, Pork, Turkey) into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Drain and stir at signal.
Food Type Amount Comments
Cooking Guide
(less time) (more time)
Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
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Other Features
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The MESSAGE pad allows
you to record a short
spoken message.
1 Press MESSAGE.
2 Speak toward the control
panel in a clear, normal
voice.
3 Press MESSAGE again
to save the message
immediately or allow the
time to count down to
save it automatically.
To cancel a message
during record, press 0.
To erase a recorded
message, press 0 during
playback.
Message Pad
Custom 1 & Custom 2
The CUSTOM 1 and 2
pads allow you to save two
of your most frequently
used settings. (Temperature
and sensor cooking
settings cannot be saved.)
To set and save a setting:
1 Press and hold the
CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM
2 pad for two seconds.
2 Set the amount of
cooking time.
3 Set the power level if
desired. (Full power will
automatically be set if
you do not change it.)
4 Press START.
Your custom setting will be
remembered for future
one touch use.
or
The HELP pad displays
feature information and
helpful hints. Press HELP,
then select a feature pad.
Help
Cooking Complete
Reminder
Press CLOCK to set the time
of day and date.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter the time of day.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press START or CLOCK.
5 Enter the month, day and
year. Example: 031699
(March 16, 1999)
6 Press START or CLOCK.
To check the time of day
while microwaving, press
CLOCK.
To check the date while
microwaving, press and hold
CLOCK for about three
seconds.
Clock/Calendar
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will
display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
Operating Instructions
Other Features
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The scroll speed of the
display can be changed.
Press and hold the
AM/PM pad about
3 seconds to bring up
the display. Select 1–5 for
slow to fast scroll speed.
Scroll Speed
To turn the clock display
off, press and hold 0 for
about three seconds.
To redisplay the clock,
repeat.
Display On/Off
Delay Start allows you to set
the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
1 Press DELAY START.
2 Enter the time you
want the oven to start.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Select any combination
of Defrost Auto/Time
or Time Cook I & II.
5 Press START.
The Delay Start time will
be displayed plus “DS.”
The oven will automatically
start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be
displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
Delay Start
In addition to starting
many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without
opening the door or
clearing the display.
Start/Pause
The Reminder feature can
be used like an alarm clock
and can be used at any
time, even when the oven
is operating. The
Reminder time can be set
up to 24 hours later.
1 Press REMINDER.
2 Enter the time you want
the oven to remind you.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press REMINDER. When
Reminder signal occurs,
press REMINDER to turn
it off. The Reminder
time may be displayed by
pressing REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator
will remain lit to show that
the Reminder is set. To
clear the Reminder before
it occurs, press REMINDER,
then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.
Reminder
Timer On/Off operates as
a minute timer and can be
used at any time, even
when the oven is operating.
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2 Enter time you want to
count down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF
to start.
When time is up, the oven
will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press TIMER
ON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicator
will be lit while the timer
is operating.
Timer On/Off
Operating Instructions
Other Features
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The vent fan removes
steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for
high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed or a third
time to turn the fan off.
Vent Fan
You may lock the control
panel to prevent the
microwave from being
accidentally started or used
by children.
To lock or unlock the
controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about
three seconds. When the
control panel is locked,
an “L” will be displayed to
the extreme right.
Child Lock-Out
An automatic fan feature
protects the microwave
from too much heat rising
from the cooktop below it.
It automatically turns on
at low speed if it senses
too much heat.
If you have turned the fan
on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. The fan
will automatically turn off
when the internal parts are
cool. It may stay on for
30 minutes or more after
the cooktop and microwave
controls are turned off.
Automatic Fan
For best cooking results,
leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off for
large dishes. Press
TURNTABLE to turn
the turntable on or off.
Sometimes the turntable
can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching
the turntable during and
after cooking.
Turntable
Press SURFACE LIGHT
once for bright light, twice
for the night light or three
times to turn the light off.
Surface Light
The beeper sound level
can be adjusted. Press
BEEPER VOLUME.
Choose 0–3 for mute
to loud.
Beeper Volume
You can set the night
light to turn on and off
automatically at any time
you want.
1 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
2 Enter the time you want
the light to turn on.
Select AM or PM.
3 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT again and enter
the time you want the
light to turn off. Select
AM or PM.
4 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
NITE will stay lit to remind
you that the feature is set.
You can review the Auto
Nite Light settings by
pressing AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
To erase your settings
and turn off the automatic
feature, press AUTO NITE
LIGHT, then 0.
Auto Nite Light
Operating Instructions
Other Features
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Appointment
You can use the microwave
to remind you of upcoming
appointments.
At midnight, the day
before your scheduled
appointment, an asterisk
will appear in the display.
Two hours before an
appointment, the oven
will signal and the
appointment will scroll in
the display. It will continue
to signal and scroll until
you press APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER to cancel it.
To set an appointment:
1 Press APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER.
2 Enter the month and day
of your appointment.
3 Enter the time of your
appointment.
4 Select AM or PM.
5 Press APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER.
6 Enter the appointment
type:
1 AUTO
2 DENTIST
3 DOCTOR
4 HAIRCUT
5 SCHOOL
6 SOCIAL
7 SPECIAL
8 FINANCE
9 WORK
7 Press APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER—or press
“0” to set it as a recurring
appointment.
Once = Daily
Twice = Weekly
Three times = Monthly
8 Press APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER.
NOTE: Recurring
appointments must be reset at
the beginning of a new year.
To Review appointments:
1 Press and hold
APPOINTMENT/
SCHEDULER about
three seconds.
2 Press 1–12 for the month
you want to review.
3 Press appointment again.
To Quit the Review Process:
Press CLEAR/OFF.
To cancel a scheduled
appointment:
1 Recall the appointment
you want to cancel, using
the review process above.
2 Press and hold “0” for
about 3 seconds.
NOTE: The appointment
scheduler can record about
25 appointments.
or
or
How to Use the Shelf
When Microwaving
Food microwaves best
when placed on the
turntable or on the shelf
in the lower position.
Only use the shelf when
reheating on more than
one level. Do not store the
shelf inside the oven cavity.
The shelf gives you the
option to reheat more
than one dish of food
at the same time.
• Make sure the shelf
is positioned properly
inside the microwave
to prevent damage to
the oven from arcing.
• Do not use a microwave
browning dish on the
shelf. The shelf could
overheat.
• Do not use the oven
with the shelf on the
microwave floor. This
could damage the
microwave.
• Use pot holders when
handling the shelf—
it may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf
when cooking popcorn.
• Do not use the shelf
with Sensor Cooking
or Reheat.
For best results
Uneven results
2-level reheating
Shelf
Operating Instructions
Other Features
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• To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
1 Multiply reheat time
by 1
1
⁄2.
2 Switch places after 1/2
the time.
• To reheat on 3 levels
1 Double the reheating
time.
2 Switch places twice and
give the dishes a 1/2
turn during reheating.
(Place dense foods, or
those that require a
longer cook time, on the
upper shelf first.)
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Shelf and Reheating
Switch places twice
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in
the food.
• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the
microwave walls.
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips
of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
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Care and Cleaning
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of
baking soda and water
keeps the inside fresh.
NOTE: Be certain the power
is off before cleaning any
part of this oven.
Helpful Hints
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
Some spatters can be
removed with a paper
towel, others may require
a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy
cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp
utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part
of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do
not place the turntable into
water just after cooking.
Wash it carefully in warm,
sudsy water or in the
dishwasher. The turntable
and support can be broken
if dropped. Remember,
do not operate the oven
without the turntable and
support in place.
Temperature Probe
Clean immediately after
using. To clean, wipe with
sudsy cloth, then rub
lightly with plastic scouring
ball if necessary. Rinse and
dry. The probe can also be
washed in the dishwasher.
Shelf
Clean with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-
cleaning oven.
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How to Clean
the Inside
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Case
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
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. Some paper
towels can also scratch
the control panel.
Door Panel
Before cleaning the front
door panel, make sure you
know what type of panel
you have. Refer to the
eighth digit of the model
number. “S” is stainless
steel, “L” is CleanSteel and
“B”, “W” or “C” are plastic
colors.
Stainless Steel
The stainless steel panel
can be cleaned with
Stainless Steel Magic or a
similar product using a
clean, soft cloth. Apply
stainless cleaner carefully
to avoid the surrounding
plastic parts. Do not use
appliance wax, polish,
bleach or products
containing chlorine on
Stainless Steel finishes.
CleanSteel
Use a clean, soft, light and
lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do
not use appliance wax,
polish, bleach or products
containing any chemical
agent on the CleanSteel
surfaces.
Plastic Color Panels
Use a clean, soft, lightly
dampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly.
Door Seal
It’s important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the microwave.
Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a
clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and
dust on the bottom often.
Use a solution of warm
water and detergent.
We recommend against
using cleaners with
ammonia or alcohol,
as they can damage
the appearance of the
microwave oven. If you
choose to use a common
household cleaner, first
apply the cleaner directly
to a clean cloth, then
wipe the soiled area.
How to Clean
the Outside
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Light Bulb Replacement
1 To replace the bulb(s),
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the screw at the
left of the light cover
and lower the cover.
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool before
removing. After breaking
the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 120 volt,
40-watt incandescent
bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
1 To replace the oven light,
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the top grille by
taking out the 2 screws
that hold it in place.
3 Next, remove the screw
located above the door
near the center of the
oven that secures the
light housing.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 120 volt,
40-watt incandescent
bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
Oven Light
REMOVE SCREW
The vent fan has a metal
reusable grease filter.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
The Vent Fan
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filter
(on all models)
The reusable grease filter
traps grease released by
foods on the cooktop. It
also prevents flames from
foods on the cooktop from
damaging the inside of
the microwave.
For this reason, the filter
must ALWAYS be in place
when the hood is used.
The grease filter should be
cleaned once a month, or
as needed.
Reusable Grease
Filter
To remove, slide it to the
side using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
around in hot water and
detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia
products because it
will darken the metal.
Light brushing can be used
to remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
before replacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the frame slot on the
left side of the opening.
Pull up and to the right
to lock into place.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
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The Exhaust Feature
If the model is not vented
to the outside, the air will
be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke
and odors.
The charcoal filter should
be replaced when it is
noticeably dirty or
discolored (usually after
6–12 months, depending
on hood usage). See
“Optional Kits,” page 9,
for more information.
The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned. It
must be replaced. Order
Part No. WB02X9883
from your GE supplier.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
To remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
Remove the top grille by
removing the 2 screws that
hold it in place. Slide the
filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
To Remove
Charcoal Filter
Remove 2 grille screws to
remove the grille.
To install a new filter,
remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from
the new filter.
Insert the filter into the
top opening of the oven
as shown. It will rest at an
angle on 2 side support
tabs and in front of the
right rear tab. Replace
the grille and 2 screws.
To Install
Charcoal Filter
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Oven will not
start
“PLEASE INSERT
PROBE
“ appears
on display
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears on display
Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
“BAD PROBE”
appears on display
“LOCKED” appears
on display
Food amount too
large for Sensor
Reheat
When using a Sensor • Do not open door until steam is
feature, the door was sensed and time is shown counting
opened before steam down on display.
could
be detected.
Steam was not detected
•
Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
in maximum amount of
time.
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the
into wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Probe has been • Insert the probe properly into the
forgotten or not oven wall outlet.
inserted properly.
The cooktop light is • This is normal.
located below the oven
floor. When the light
is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the
completely inserted into oven wall outlet.
the oven wall outlet.
The probe is defective. • Replace the probe.
The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
locked. about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
Sensor Reheat is for • Use Time Cook for large amounts
single servings of of food.
recommended foods.
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You hear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
You have tried to start
• Start over and enter a valid time
the Reminder without
of
day.
a valid time of day.
You have tried to turn
• The turntable will not operate when
the turntable on when the probe is in use.
the probe is in use.
You have tried to change
• Many of the oven’s features are preset
the
power level when it
and
cannot be changed.
is not allowed.
You have tried to start
• Start over and enter a valid time
the Auto Nite Light
of day.
without a valid time
of day entered for
the on-time and off-time.
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
• Steam or vapor escaping
from around the door.
• Light reflection around
door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and
change in the blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
• Dull thumping sound
while oven is operating.
• TV-radio interference
might be noticed while
using the microwave.
Similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances, it does not
indicate a problem with
the microwave. Plug the
microwave into a different
electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away
from the microwave as
possible, or check the
position and signal of
the TV/radio antenna.
Things That
Are Normal
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
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MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
What Is Covered
What Is Not Covered
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to
use the product.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, exhausting and
other connecting facilities.
• Product not accessible to provide required
service.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
• Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
• Failure of the product or damage to
the product if it is abused, misused (for
example, cavity arcing from wire rack or
metal/foil), or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire,
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• Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this appliance.
• Damage caused after delivery.
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