Use and Care Guide
Built-In Microwave Oven
GE Appliances
Model JEB1055
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
Safety Instructions....................3–5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Add 30 Seconds ..........................................12
Aluminum Foil..........................................4, 17
Auto Defrost ..........................................15, 16
Auto Roast..............................................17, 18
Clock..............................................................8, 9
Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Cooking by Temperature ...........................14
Cooking by Time...................................11, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Defrosting by Time ......................................13
Delayed Cooking..........................................10
Delay Start/Reminder ................................12
Express Cook Feature .................................12
Features ............................................................7
Hold Time.......................................................10
Kitchen Timer................................................10
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Oven Shelf ....................4, 5, 7, 19, 21, 23, 24
Power Levels ..........6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 20
Sensor Beverage ............................................19
Sensor Cook...........................................21, 22
Sensor Cooking Control Guide .....................22
Sensor Popcorn............................................19
Sensor Reheat.......................................20, 22
Sound Level Feature ...................................12
Temperature Probe
...........................4, 7, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 24
Problem Solver...............................26
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ....................24, 25
Oven Light Replacement ...........................25
Oven Shelf .....................................................24
Temperature Probe .....................................24
Installation..........................................25
Adapter Plugs ...............................................25
Extension Cords ...........................................25
Grounding Instructions...............................25
Consumer Services...................27
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................27
Model and Serial Number Location...........7
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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HELP US HELP YOU…
Before using your oven, read this guide
carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new microwave oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help, call:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Write down the model and serial
numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please
write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your microwave oven.
If you received a damaged oven…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the oven.
Save time and money. Before you
request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It
lists causes of minor operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
All these things are normal with your
microwave oven.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
• Some TV-radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your
microwave. If you notice this interference, check
that the microwave oven is on a different electrical
circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from
the microwave as possible, or check the position
and signal of the receiving antenna.
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) 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.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING–To reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy’’ on the previous page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this guide.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the oven is in
operation.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at all times—
it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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—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 oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even 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.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
• Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can
become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor and walls during and after cooking.
• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
• Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
• Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food
or liquid and turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the oven and damage
oven walls.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to
at least an INTERNAL 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL 180°F. Cooking
to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not
always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actually get superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when something like a spoon
or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in
the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or
putting anything into it.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow it to stand in the
oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to burst or
overflow.
• ‘‘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.
• Use of the shelf accessory.
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.
Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
—Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.
—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside
the oven to prevent product damage. Use of shelf
with Sensor Cook or Sensor Reheat is not
recommended. Do NOT use the metal shelf with
the Sensor Popcorn program (see the Sensor
Cook, Sensor Reheat or Sensor Popcorn sections).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE…
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are 2 steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Important Safety Instructions If You Need Service…
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MICROWAVING TIPS
• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
• If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both
the dish you are
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with 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.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the
time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
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 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power
level 1–10.
5. Press START.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
securely closed for oven to operate.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
4. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold
and Auto Roast functions only.
5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods
on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven
Shelf section for special instructions.)
6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.
7. Oven Floor.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Features of Your Oven
PROBE
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display
“End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to
3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick
reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
3. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and
desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature
cook meat with automatic preset program.
4. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level 10
(High).
6. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
7. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
8. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock.
9. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
10. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheat code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
11. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Press number pad 0, 1, 2 or 3, then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or
reheat a beverage. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad
for desired code number and START. The oven
automatically microwaves at preprogrammed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
14. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90°F.,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour.
15. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
17. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used
while a cooking feature is in use.
18. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30
seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to
the cook time as it’s counting down, or for an
“instant on” for 30 seconds.
19. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch
6 and MINUTE.
20. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
21. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both a
kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
22. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3, and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
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The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears
in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set
the clock and oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
“PRObE’’ Appears in the Display
• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold function is being used.
• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on
or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to
turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cooking feature is in use.
Your Touch Control Panel
PROBE
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The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
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How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD
or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature
or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number
of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe
is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to
zero and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set
on power level 3 but can be changed by touching
the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power
level 1–10.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performed, oven display
shows instructions entered and the function.
When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
START
MICRO
COOK
KITCHEN
TIMER
TIME
DEFROST
HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
COOKING BY TIME
How to Use the Kitchen Timer Cooking by Time
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1 teaspoon of
instant coffee and stir to
dissolve. Use a cup that has
no metal decoration and is
microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE
pad for 1 minute.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)
Step 4: Touch START.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Micro Cook I
1. Press MICRO COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
START
MICRO
COOK
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal if you
want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1–10.)
Step 8: Press START.
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I”
will be displayed.
At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
START
MICRO
COOK
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The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for
Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number
pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have
selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
convenient way to extend cooking time by
30 seconds while the oven timer is counting
down. It will add 30 seconds to the time
shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
ADD
30 SEC
COOKING BY TIME
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
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EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
1
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
DEL AY
START
REMINDER
How to Use Delay Start
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a pre-set time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The display
will show the time you entered. The time of
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
START
DEL AY
START
REMINDER
DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0
for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is
completed, the oven signals and flashes
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
START
TIME
DEFROST
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
Cooking by Time Defrosting by Time
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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for
medium power.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show
‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will
sound and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will hold the
temperature for up to one hour.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
• Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Micro
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food.
(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.)
The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold
or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow
directions in the Automatic Roasting section.
Cable
End
Handle
Sensor
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display?
A. ‘‘PRObE’’ will flash if you don’t seat the
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven.
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Cooking by Temperature Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost guide
located in this section. It shows minimum and
maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After
approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows
defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
and ‘‘TURn’’ flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
START
AUTO
DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
Stand Time Conversion Guide
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
Chops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes
where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes
pieces.
Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes
and break apart.
Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes
Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 30 minutes
shield.
Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 10 minutes
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Stew 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes
separate. defrosted pieces.
Whole Chicken 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
shield. run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes;
(breast side up) necessary. run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;
and turn over. run cold water
in cavity.
Cornish Hens (split) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Fish Fillets 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Whole Fish 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under
shield tail and cold running
head. water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Meat
Poultry
Seafood
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Auto Defrost Guide Automatic Roasting
AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to
the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp
Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto
Roast uses up to 3 power settings which
automatically switch during roasting, thus providing
even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
be roasted until specified internal temperatures are
reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place tender beef
roast in cooking
bag on trivet in
microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to
package instructions
for proper use of
cooking bag.) Insert
probe through cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the food or top or
sides of the oven.
Place pork roast
in cooking bag
and place in
microwave-safe
dish.
Place meat in
oven with probe
to the right. Insert
cable end of probe
firmly into
receptacle on
oven wall.
How to Roast Beef to Medium
Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number
pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for
complete list of recommended codes.)
NOTE: By touching
the AUTO ROAST
pad during cooking,
the meat’s internal
temperature will be
displayed. (“COOL” will
be displayed until meat reaches 90°F.) When pad is
released, doneness code reappears on the display.
Step 2: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or
2, the oven signals with
4 beeps and “TURn”
flashes on the display
when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and
touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after
the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
Step 3: After a
preprogrammed
food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4 times and “HOLd”
appears on the display.
Step 4: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times
and “End” appears.
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CODE
CODE
FOOD TEMP
CODE
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
(continued)
Auto Roast Guide
• Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use
of cooking bag.)
• Insert probe as described in the Automatic
Roasting section.
Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and
hold at that temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like
Auto Roast as explained
in the Automatic
Roasting section.
Display shows ‘‘SIM’’
and ‘‘CODE 4.’’
Oven switches to Hold
at 180°F., and continues
holding at 180°F. until
you remove food and
touch CLEAR/OFF
pad. If stirring is
recommended, you can restart oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn
oven off.
CODE
CODE
Minimum End Approx. Time Hold* Doneness
Food Code Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium 1 160°F. 15–23 0 MEd
Well 2 170°F. 23–30 5–10 WELL
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast 2 170°F. 23–30 10 WELL
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast 3 185°F. 16–19 10–15 WELL
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area.)
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final Approx. Doneness
Food Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments
Beef
Pot Roast 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Chili 180°F. 5-8 SIM Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface.
Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing 180°F. 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Broiler/Fryer 180°F. 3-4 SIM Same procedure as above.
Ham/Pork
Roast 180°F. 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 180°F. 7-10 SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.
Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.
Stir after 3 hours.
SENSOR POPCORN
The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN
pad. No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
After the popcorn sensor
detects steam, the oven
signals and displays
remaining cooking
time needed.
Step 4: When cooking is
completed, the oven
signals and flashes
‘‘End’’. Open the door
and remove the popcorn.
SENSOR
POPCORN
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the
Sensor Popcorn program.
Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
“Error” appeared on the display. Why?
A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam
and then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the
door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear.
Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin
again. You may open the door when “End” appears
on display.
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor
Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
SENSOR BEVERAGE
The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat
a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup
that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe
(refer to the Microwaving Tips section).
Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad.
No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor
Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the
container with care.
SENSOR
BEVERAGE
How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The oven
will start immediately.)
Then touch number pad 9.
A plus sign will appear on
the display beside the
word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The oven
will start immediately.)
Then touch number pad 1.
A minus sign will appear
on the display beside the
word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
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Automatic Roasting Sensor Popcorn Sensor Beverage
SENSOR REHEAT
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Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving
sizes of previously prepared foods. With many
leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times
in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s
heating time to various types and amounts of pre-
cooked food.
Because all cooking containers must be covered
during automatic reheating, this feature is best with
foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with
Sensor Reheat.
Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety
of previously
prepared foods
including
leftovers can be
reheated using
this feature.
Sensor Reheat is
recommended for
single-servings of
food or plates of leftovers.
Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
foods that
require constant
attention, foods
calling for a dry
look or crisp
surface after reheating should not be reheated using
this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘RHEAT’’
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch
SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to
touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
“RHEAT” and “FOOD”
are displayed.
Beep sounds when steam
is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’
is replaced by time
counting down. Rotate
or stir food if necessary.
Close door and touch
START to finish heating. When done, oven displays
‘‘End’’ and beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAR/OFF is touched.
SENSOR
REHEAT
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after
using Sensor Reheat, what should I do?
A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time
until desired temperature is reached.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in
Sensor Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens
the reheating time and leaves food too cool.
Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat.
Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook
SENSOR COOK
The Sensor Cook feature makes cooking your favorite
foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes
as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the
oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts
of food.
Because most cooking containers must be covered
during Sensor Cook, this feature is best with foods
that you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with
Sensor Cook.
Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety
of foods including
meats, fish and
vegetables can be
cooked using this
feature.
Foods that must be
cooked uncovered,
foods that require
constant attention,
foods that require
addition of ingredients
during cooking and
foods calling for a dry
look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked
using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using the temperature
probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch 3 control pads—SENSOR COOK,
desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’
appears on the display and the sensor is activated to
sense steam from food.
Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Sensor Cook Codes
Sensor Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic
results with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control
Guide section for specific foods and instructions.
Example:
Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
Touch SENSOR COOK pad. ‘‘ENTER
FOOD CODE’’ flashes on display.
Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The
code and food type you selected will appear on the
display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds,
“START” flashes on the display. Touch START.
Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows
on display, indicating
steam sensor is activated.
DO NOT OPEN DOOR.
OPENING DOOR MAY
AFFECT COOKING
PERFORMANCE.
Beep sounds when steam
is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’
is replaced by cook time.
Rotate or stir food, if
necessary. When done,
oven beeps every minute
until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF is touched.
POWER
TIME
COOK
SENSOR
COOK
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SENSOR REHEAT AND SENSOR COOK
CONTAINERS AND COVERS
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if
it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in
the Microwaving Tips section.
• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they
can prevent steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.
• Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least half full for
best results.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning
into steam can mislead the sensor.
• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,
if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control
Guide section.
• Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven
signals and countdown time is displayed, door may
be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To
resume cooking, close door and touch START.
• Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven
are dry.
• After completion of Sensor Cook cycle, if food
needs additional cooking, return food to oven and
use Micro Cook to finish cooking.
SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE
Sensor
Food Cook Code Servings Serving Size Comments
Canned Vegetables 1 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 2 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables 3 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes 4 1 to 4 8 oz. Pierce skin with fork.
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.
Fish 5 1 to 4 4 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces 6 1 to 4 1 to 2 Use oblong, square or round dish.
pieces Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat 7 — 1/2 to 3 lbs. Use round casserole dish.
(Beef, Pork, Turkey) Crumble meat into dish.
Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf
GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF
When heating several different types of food together,
foods which should be served hot must be placed on
the oven floor, while foods which need only to be
warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is
because microwave energy enters the oven from the
bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that
foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.
Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its
starting temperature.
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start
reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,
let the underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).
To determine heating times, add times for all foods
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially
those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and
remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
Place on the
floor larger
or more dense
foods, which
need the most
heating, such
as leftover
fried chicken,
casseroles
of
canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place
on the oven shelf those foods which need only be
warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.
Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop
properly. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave
oven. Now more than one food may be heated or
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
which need to be prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf.
• Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2
levels. Food microwaves best when placed
directly on the oven floor.
• Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor
of oven. Product damage may result.
• Use pot holders when handling metal shelf
and cookware. They may be hot.
• Do not store microwave browning dish on
metal shelf.
• Use of the shelf with the Sensor Cook or
Sensor Reheat program is not recommended.
• Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Sensor
Popcorn program.
Positioning the Shelf
To position the shelf, tip the back
slightly and fit the shelf onto the
rear support guides.
Next, lower the front until the shelf
fits onto the front support guides.
When properly positioned, the
shelf should fit snugly in place,
be level and not touch the back
or side wall of the oven.
If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than 1 food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is not
touching oven walls. To prevent
arcing, remove the shelf when
you are not using it.
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CARE AND CLEANING
How to Clean the Outside
How to Clean the Inside
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and
wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish: If
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon Ami
®
brand cleanser.
After using Bon Ami
®
brand cleanser, rinse and dry
thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon Ami
®
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,
but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist
or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with
sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball
if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.
Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a
microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven.
Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing
could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched.
The control panel can be damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
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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. (Fig. 1)
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
Fig. 1 exists before use
Care and Cleaning Oven Light Replacement Grounding Instructions
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
Oven Light
To replace your
oven light, first
disconnect
power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel
or pull plug.
Step 1: Open
the oven door.
Step 2: Remove the front grille by taking out the
2 screws that hold it in place.
Step 3: Rotate
the light bulb
housing out
and toward
you to access
the light bulb.
Replace the
burned-out
bulb with a
40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253) available
from your GE supplier.
Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille,
while making sure the grille is flush against the
control panel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
COME ON reset circuit breaker.
• Set the circuit breaker to the off position. Wait 30 seconds. Reset the circuit breaker
to the on position.
CONTROL PANEL • Door not securely closed.
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
WILL NOT START
• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched
to cancel it.
• Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching MICRO
COOK pads.
• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Auto Roast or
Temp Cook/Hold.
• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature
after setting temperature cooking programs.
• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching SENSOR COOK
or AUTO ROAST pads.
“PRObE” APPEARS • Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking
ON DISPLAY functions that measure food temperature.
• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.
“Error” APPEARS • During Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Beverage or Sensor Popcorn program,
ON DISPLAY the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in
maximum time.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
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• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.
• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while
using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small appliances and
does not indicate a problem with your oven.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer case.
• During cooking you will hear “cracking” and
“popping” noises which are nothing more than
normal expansion of the oven.
• At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a
slight thump. This is normal.
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center
®
/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
For Customers With Special Needs…
800.626.2000
The Problem Solver Consumer Services
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any
part of the microwave oven
that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement
magnetron tube
if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care
material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 164D3370P093
Pub. No. 49-40096
5-99 JR
JEB1055
Printed in Korea
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care
®
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE CARES (800-432-2737).
