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UseandGre&WKng Guide’
Countertop Microwave Oven
Safe~ instructions ....................3- 5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Problem Solver.................,..........,..38
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 19, 30,32
Auto Cook ..............................................22.29
Automatic Cooking Control Guide ...24, 25
Auto Reheat............................................2 1,22
Auto Start/Rem index.......... . . . . . . . . . . . .............14
Clock ..................................................................8
Cooking by Temperature ...........................20
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide ........,.........................,......,....33
Defrosting by Time......, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Defrosting Guide ..........................................32
TM Shelf
..............4,5, 7, 14,21,22,24,30,34, 35
Express Cook Feature ..................,..............1 3
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................30
Heating or Reheating Guide ......................3l
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Levels........8- l3, 16, 18,20,31-33
Program Cooking ............................................9
Recipes, Cooking Tips .........................24-33
Temperature Probe 4,7,8,10,16,17,20,38
Care and Cleaning ....................36, 38
Double Duty TM Shelf ....................,..,............3
Light Bulb Replacement.............................38
Temperature Probe .....................................36
lnstallation..........................................37
Extension Cords ...........................................3 7
Grounding Instructions ..............................37
Consumer Services ...................39
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................39
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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Before using your oven, read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.
HELP US HELP YOU...
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
If you received a damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven.
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Steam or vapor esc(lping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sourld while oven is operating.
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Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed w~ile using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interfitrence caused by other sm~ll appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOStJRE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not
Attempt
to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(c) Do Not
Operate
the oven if it is damaged, It is particularly important that the ove~l door close properly and that there is no dama~;e to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(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.
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
A WARNING-~oreducetheris~of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use,
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Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section on the previous page.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet, See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this book.
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For best operation? plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
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Do not
mount
this
appliance
over a sink. Instill or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Be certain to place the front surface of the door
3 inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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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.
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This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.
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Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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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.
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book.
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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven cavity when not in use.
—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 from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper produck. 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 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 2, 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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WORTANT SAFETY mSTRUCTIONS
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—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel,
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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.
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Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.
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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.
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Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metal shel~ at least
1 inch away from sides of oven.
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Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
c Sometimes, the glass cooking tray can become
too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the tray during and after cooking.
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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.
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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.
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Plastic cookwar*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 overcoobng. 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.
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When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F, This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
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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.
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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.
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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
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Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven,
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Spontaneous bofling-Under certain special circumstances, liquids
may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
. ~~Bo~able~’ 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 beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
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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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Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM 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 Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or
Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, or Popcorn sections).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessory
Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX-20B Installation Kit converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.
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MICROWAV~G TWS
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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.”
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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 CUD 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.
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Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
“ Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
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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.
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for further help.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
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Door Latches.
Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.
Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature probe must be securely inserted into receptacle when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast.
Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook&
Hold and Auto Roast functions only.
DOUBLE-DUTYTM Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and Double Duty TM shelf pages fOr special instructions. ) Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floc)r. Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels.
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Touch Control Panel and Display. See next page for instructions.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release button at indent to open door.
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Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place when using the oven: Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.
10. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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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.
“Error” Appears on Display:
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During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.
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No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program.
“PROBE” Appears on Display:
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Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook & Hold function is being used.
c Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
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DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2.
TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).
3.
4.
TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10
(High).
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High).
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MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off.
POPCORN. Touch this pad and START, and the popcorn sensor determines the right cooking time.
The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto
Defrost.
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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 O and “1 :30” will appear in display.
Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
10.
ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add
30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.
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AUTO START~EMINDER. Allows YOU to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.
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AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and enter food weight. The oven automatically-sets power levels and defrosting time.
13. TEMP COOK & HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
14. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.
15. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, and START for quick reheating of prepared foods.
16. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
17. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and
MINUTE.
18. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
19. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.
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The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the
CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto
Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10
(highest); to heat foods for 30 seconds using Add 30
Seconds; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.
If power is disrupted at any time, the sequence recurs and you must reset clock after touching CLEAWOFF.
Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II; set
Time Cook I & II for a 2-stage program using different times and power levels; or use the
Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold.
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HOW TO USE THE MmUTE/SECO~ TMER
The Minute/Second Timer
The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions:
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It operates as a minute timer.
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It can be set to delay cooking.
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It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 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.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 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.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIM-E COOK I & II, TEMP COOK
& HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast
cooking: be sire probe is in food. Touch START.
Timer will count down to O and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take the casserole from the freezer and place it in the oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
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DEFROST
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and
MINUTE pad for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE pad to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
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Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE pad for 25 minutes of cooking time.
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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.”
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is 1 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 prefemed for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
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Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.
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See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
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 the door. Be sure the package contains no metal.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Select 1/2 of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.
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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 and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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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.
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For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
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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.
c Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
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Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
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DEFROSTING BY T~E
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Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2;
Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
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Time Cook I
Time 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.
Y !?;!;[:; instan} coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration I /
— and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute.
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“How to Change Power Level” below.)
Step 4: Touch START.
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Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & 11.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
Step 3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
Step 5: Set your second cooking time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK
TIME I“ counts down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1–5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
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(in minutes). For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
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The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.
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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.
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How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.
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Step 1: Touch AUTO START/
AUTO START REMINDER pad.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.
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 AUTO
AUTO START START/REMINDER pad.
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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
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E until you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF 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
AUTO START/REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
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NOTE: Use of the metal Double Dutyl’M shelf with the Popcorn program is NOT recommended.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 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.
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
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Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn sensor automatically calculates the cooking time.
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Step 5: When cooking is completed, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” Open the door and remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you can make.
pad and then touch number pad 9. The
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pad and then touch number pad 1. The
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Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
“Error” appeared on the display. Why?
A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the door, touch CLEAWOFF and begin again. You may open the door when “End” appears on display.
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
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AUTO~TIC ROAST~G
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 Auto 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.
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How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium
Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
Touch number pad 1. Touch START.
(See the “Auto Roast Guide” for comDlete list of recommended cod;s. )
AUTO ROAST
NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat’s internal temperature will be CODE disulaved. (“COOL” wifl b; 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 CODE when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
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Step 3: After a pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps
4 times and “HOLd” w oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.
Auto Roast Guide
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Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)
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Recommended codes are shown on guide behind door, on front of oven.
Food Code
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
Well
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
1
2
2
3
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Minimum End
Temp.
160°F.
170°F.
170°F.
185°F.
Approx. Time
(minutes per pound)
11-14
13-15
13-17
15-18
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Insert probe as described in the
Automatic Roasting section.
Hold*
Minutes
0
5-10
10
10-15
Doneness
Display
MEd
~LL
WELL
WELL
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.”
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Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., and continues holding at 180°F. until you remove food and l-f l—f 1
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1’+ touch CLEAWOFF pad.
If stirring is
COOE
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START pad again. Touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn off oven.
Automatic Simmer Guide
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Food
Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
I Final
Temp.
180°F.
180°F.
Approx.
Time~ours
5-7
5-8
Doneness
Dis~lay
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Comments
SIM
SIM
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after
3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler~rver
Hatiork
Roast soup
StocWegetable
Split Pea
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
4-6
3-4
4-6
7-1o
5-7
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
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.
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after
3 hours.
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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 on the next page. 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.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch AUTO DEF. pad.
Step 3: Enter weight. For
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example, touch number pads
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Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time counting down.
defrosting, the oven
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Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide
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1 for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during “TURn” display.)
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
CLEAWOFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.
Conversion Guide
Ounces
1-2
3
65
6-7
8
9-1o
11
12–1 3
14–1 5
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1 ) of a pound.
Pounds
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
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RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL I STAND TIME
Chops
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Beef Patties
Roast
Ribs
Steak
Stew
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over and shield.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over and separate.
Separate and shield where necessary.
Remove defrosted pieces.
Remove defrosted areas and break apart.
Separate patties.
Shield if necessary,
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
I 5minutes
I 90 minutes
10 minutes Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.
5 minutes
5 minutes Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
Cornish hens (whole)
Cornish hens (split)
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0,1 -6.0 Ibs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs
0. I -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Turn over.
Turn over and shield.
Shield where necessary.
Turn over.
Remove wrapper and turn over.
Turn over.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Fish fillets
Shrimp, scallops
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Whole fish 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
20 minutes in refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.
5 minutes
10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
I 5 minutes
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I 5 minutes
5 minutes
Hold under cold running water.
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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook& Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto
Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.
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 CLEAWOFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.
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.
START
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show m
“COOL”; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display shows temperature I --&-HoLD -- I ““bu ‘au
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Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160°F.
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Touch 5 for medium power.
temperature.
counting up.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will sound n
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
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Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
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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.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I touched the START pad?
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.
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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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Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a the cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.
Foods Recommended
A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be
Auto Reheated.
Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates of leftovers.
Easy to Use
Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.
Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty TM shelf with Auto Reheat is NOT recommended.
Foods Not Recommended
Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisu surface afte~ reheating should not be Auto Reheated.
It is best to use Time Cook I & 11.
Keep Door Closed
Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
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Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
AUTO REHEAT Touch
AUTO
REHEAT pad.
~ “RHEAT” shows on n
Step 2 : After 4 seconds, ‘:START” flashes on display. Touch START pad.
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FOOD I
“RHEAT” and “FOOD”
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 CLEAWOFF is touched.
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AUTO WHEAT
(continued)
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using Auto Reheat, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached.
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto
Reheat?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
AUTO COOK
The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Because most cooking containers must be covered during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty TM shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.
Foods Recommended
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods can be
Auto Cooked.
Easy to Use
Simply touch 3 control pads—AUTO COOK, desired
CODE, and START. The word “AUTO” appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.
Foods Not Recommended
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 Auto
Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.
Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted.
Keep Door Closed
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.
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Auto Cook Codes
Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods,
Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.
When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME
COOK and signals. The word
“AUTO” on the display is then replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time.
When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.
A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the cooking guide in the Automatic Cooking section.
Example:
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Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
Touch AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER
COOK CODE” flashes on display.
Step 2: Touch number pad for desired code. “CODE 2“ shows.
After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display. Touch START.
Word “AUTO” shows on display, indicating steam sensor is
1=(1 1~1—1 p
1 [~( I ~/ activated. DO NOT
COOK
OPEN DOOR.
OPENING DOOR
MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.
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Beep sounds when by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary.
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1.
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—[~f
COOK
COOE
~ every minute until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched.
How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste
By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 2070 less time than the code would regularly provide.
For example, if code 5 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 51 next time and you’ll get
20% shorter cooking time.
If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.
For the chicken in the example at left, code 59 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 5 would provide.
Example:
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Step 1: Touch AUTO COOK pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 5 and 1 in that order. “AUTO CODE 4“ shows and after 4 seconds “START” flashes on display.
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Step 3: Touch START. “AUTO” shows on display. DO NOT OPEN
DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary.
Close door and touch START to finish cooking.
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AUTO~TIC COO~G CONTROL GU~E
●
Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.
To resume cooking, close door and touch START.
●
Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
●
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
●
Foods should be covered with lid to dish or plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean.
Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.
Food
Canned Foods
Thin—water and milk-based soups sauces, gravies
Thick—chili, beef stew, ravioli, spaghetti, chunky soups
Vegetables—8 to 16 ounces
Leftovers
Auto Cook
Code
1
2
2
2
Container
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to amount of food.
Plate or microwavesafe container matched to amount of food.
Convenience
Foods
Frozen dinners
(with entree and
2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta)
Frozen dinner entree (individual)
Pouch
Tray
Frozen dinner entree
(2 to 3 servings)
Frozen breakfast entrees
Grocery-Shelf dinner entrees
4
3
3
3
5
5
Package tray or plate
Pouch
Tray
Tray
Package wrap or tray
Package
●
Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry.
●
After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs
● additional cooking, return food to oven and use
Time Cook I &II to finish cooking.
To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a
“l” or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook
Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.
Use of Auto Cook feature with DOUBLE
DUTYTM shelf is not recommended.
Approx. Time
3 to 4 min.
per cup
3 to 4 min.
per cup
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
4 to 8 min.
2 to 4 min.
per serving
5 to 10 min.
3 to 6 min.
6 to 10 min.
15 to 20 min.
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave plastic covering in place on tray.
If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.
If tray has foil cover, replace with plastic wrap.
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Food
Casseroles
Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans
Uncooked ingredients, suchas scalloped potatoes hamburger patty stew
Meats, Poultry
Seafood
Chicken pieces
(Up to
2ti lbs.)
Whole chicken
(Up to
3 lbs.)
Fish fillets (1 lb.)
Meat loaf (1 k lbs.)
Hamburger patties
(4)
Sausage patties
(12 oz.)
Pork chops
(4, k to X inch thick)
Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)
Vegetables
Frozen,
1O-OZ. block
Frozen,
1O-OZ. pouch
Baking potatoes
(4, 6 to 8 oz. each)
Cubed potatoes
(Up to
2 lbs.)
Fresh vegetables, such as carrots, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, summer and winter squash, green beans
Fruit
Baked apples, pears (4)
Auto Cook
Code
6
Container
1X- to 3-qt. casserole with lid
\pprox. Time
20 to 30 min.
Comments
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
2
7
3
8
2
5
8
3
8
3
4
4
2
3
4
1 k- to 3-qt. casserole with lid
40 to 55 min.
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
9x5 x 3 inch loaf dish
8 inch square dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish
2-qt. oblong glass baking dish l-qt. casserole with lid
Pouch on microwavesafe plate
8 inch square dish
2-qt. casserole with lid
1 k- to 2-qt. casserole with lid
8 to 20 min.
30 to 40 min.
5 to 10 min.
24 to 28 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
30 to 35 min.
4 to 7 min.
7 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
12 to 16 min.
20 to 30 min.
10 to 15 min.
2-qt. casserole with lid
12 to 14 min.
When oven signals, stir if necessary.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as directed on package.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap.
When oven signals, turn patties over.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Add amount of water recommended on package.
Cut slits in pouch as directed on package.
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.
Add 1 to 1 % cup water.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven signals, stir if necessary.
Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.
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AUTO~TIC COO~G
CONTA~ERS Am 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 Automatic Cooking Control
Guide section.
For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables.
Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.
Paper plates—while they may be used for Time and Temperature
Cooking and Defrosting, do not use them with automatic cooking.
Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.
For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray.
Thick entrees may take longer to cook—see the Automatic
Cooking Control Guide.
Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob.
Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.
Follow Automatic Cooking
Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. If they are not cool, it is better to use Time
Cook I & 11.
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How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes
To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic
Cooking.
1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.
2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount. Use 3-qt. containers or smaller.
3. For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or plastic wrap (no vents). For cheese or crumbtopped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.
4. Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.
5. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.
Meat, Fish and Poultry
For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave-safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 3,
Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Pork chops automatically cook well in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave using
Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.
Chuck roasts should be placed in a cooking bag with 1/2 cup water.
Cut slits in top of bag as directed on package. Place in a microwavesafe dish. Use Auto Cook code 7.
Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with plastic wrap. If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook code 5.
Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit.
Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto
Cook code 3.
Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. Microwave using Auto
Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.
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AUTO~TIC COOmG VEGETABLES
Fresh or Canned Vegetables
Whole or large halves of
vegetables such as cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use a round container close to the size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Pieces or slices of vegetables require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use appropriate size covered container.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.
Microwave dry root vegetables like carrots on Auto Cook code 4, stirring after oven signals and time remaining appears on display.
Recover and touch START to finish cooking.
PrecookeWcanned vegetables should be placed in round container. Container should be no more than 1/3 full. Microwave on
Auto Cook code 2. Stir before serving.
Frozen Vegetables
Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container (at least half full) and covered with lid or plastic wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on Auto Cook code 2. Stir before serving.
Pouches of frozen vegetables should be slit 1/2” in center and placed on microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 3.
Flex pouch before serving.
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AUTOmTIC COOmG FRUITS Am DESSERTS u/
Fruih
Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks.
Mix together 1 cup sugar and
1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple. Top with mixture of
2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Auto Cook code 1.
Baked Apples automatically cook well using Auto Cook code 2.
Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container.
Use Auto Cook code 2 for baked pears also.
Stewed Fruit and Fruit
Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto
Cook code 1 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on display. Touch START and finish cooking.
Desserh and Breads
Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bottom and sides of microwave-safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut. Carefully pour batter from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over nuts, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook code 6. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.
Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread
1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 8 inch round glass dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
1/2 cup chopped nuts. Arrange
1 can (10 oz.) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place drinking glass, open end up, in center.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on Auto Cook code 4.
Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over ririg-a few minutes before removing.
Bacon and Cheese Topped
Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup chopped crisp fried bacon and
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in well greased 8 inch round glass dish. Carefully pour batter from
1 pkg. (8- 1/2 oz.) cornbread mix over above ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto
Cook code 6. Rotate 1/2 turn after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Let stand 5 to
10 minutes before inverting.
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.
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Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and seafood, microwave well.
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Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.
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Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to
1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.
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Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
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Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regulw baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner so excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you 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.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both regular baking and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly.
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Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.
HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
1. Directions below are for heating or rebeating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe, palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
I If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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Item
Bakerv Foods
Cake, ~offee cake, nut or fruit bread doughnuts, sweet rolls,
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Amount
1 piece
9 inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
1
6 to 8
I slice
9 inch pie
Power Level
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Meal-High (7)
Time
1/4 to 1 min.
I to 4 min.
1/4 to 1/2 min.
1/4 to 2 min.
1/4 to 1 min.
4 to 7 min.
I to 2 cups
I to 2 cups
Meal-High (7) 2 to 6 min.
1/2 to 3 min
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) to 2 pieces to 2 servings to 2 to 2 servings
1 to 3 min.
I to 3 min.
1/2 to 1 min.
l/2 to 3 min.
Saucy, main dishes: cbop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving) to 2 servings 2 to 5 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
1 to 4 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When hetiting or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, barn salad, etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large pieces or wbole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. ( 1/2 cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
1 plate
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
2 to 4 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
I to 3 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
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DEFROSTING GU~E
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
Food Time
Breads, Cakes
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls
(approx. 12 oz.)
1/4 min.
2fi to 6 min.
Fish and Seafood
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 10 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb,)
4 to 8 min.
Fruit
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Plastic pouch—1 to 2 2 to 7 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 2fi to 6 min. per lb.
Franks (1 lb.) 2X to 6 min.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4X to 8 min.
10 to 15 min. per lb.
4fi to 8 min. per lb.
Comments
Rearrange after half of time.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of time.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm ( 1).
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut
Up
(2X
tO
3 lbs. )
15 to 22
Chicken, whole
(2X to 3 Ibs.)
Cornish hen
~rkey breast (4 to 6 Ibs.)
21 to 25
8 to 14 min. per lb.
4 to 8 min. per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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COO~G GU~E
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetables
Vegetible
Asparagus
(frozen spears)
(frozen spears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Amount
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
1O-OZ. package
I bunch
1 bunch ( 1 X to
1 bunch ( 1 K to
B lbs.)
B lbs.)
1O-OZ. package
10-oz. package
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
1O-OZ. package
1 to 5 ears
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
Time
6 to 9 min.,
Meal-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
11 to 16 min.
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
17 to 22 min.
6 to 9 min.
8 to 12 min
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
I medium head (about 2 lbs.) 7 to 11 min.
6 to 10 min.
5 to 9 min.
4 to 8 min.
8 to 12 min.
8 to 15 min.
4 to 8 min.
3 to 8 min.
2 to 5 min.
per ear
4 to 7 min.
1 to 4 min. per ear
Commen@
In 1 fi-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In I-qt. casserole.
In lk-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
[n 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In 1 k- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1 fi-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If com is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed, vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
(fresh, whole, sweet or white)
1O-OZ. package
2 lbs. unshelled
1O-OZ. package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
I (6 to 8 oz. each)
3 to 7 min.
8 to 12 min.
3 to 7 min.
10 to 14 min.
I to 5 min
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In I-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on turntable, I inch apart in circular arrangement.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped and leafl
Squash
(fresh, summer and yellow)
(winter, acorn or butternut)
10 to 16
OZ.
10-oz. package
I lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
3 to 6 min.
6 to 10 min
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In 1 fi-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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HOW TO USE THE DO~LE DUTYTM SHELF
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Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.
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Use the shelf only when cooking foods on
2 levels.
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Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.
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Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.
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Do not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf.
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Use of DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf with Auto
Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program is not recommended.
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from cooked without the oven shelf.
scratch should be
Positioning the Shelf
lx~
To position the DOUBLE
DUTYTM shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.
‘ext, lower the front until the she] support guides fit onto the support gu-ides located at each side of the oven in the front.
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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How to Reheat Several Different ~pes of Foods Together
When heating several different types of food together, foods which shouId be served hot must be placed on the shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only.
Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting temperature.
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 1 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 oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
Place on shelf large or dense
foods which need the most heating, such as leftover
I fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on floor 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. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
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CA~ Am CLEAN~G
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.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp 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.
Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.
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 thorough] following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon Aml 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.
DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Outside
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 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.
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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 )
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PREFERRED METHOD
Fig. 1 exists befo;e u;e
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 circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardwar store;.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapter plugs not pemitted in Canada)
Align large d pE;:r:e~;und
Fig. 2 m and firm’ conne~tion before use
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with 1 hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a
3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance—20 amps for these models;
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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OVEN LAMP ~PLACEMENT
First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the back of the outer case.
Replace with 30-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
OVEN WWL NOT
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
“PRObE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
“Error” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
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Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
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Door not securely closed.
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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
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Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it.
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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.
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CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
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Make sure you have entered a temperature tier touching TEMP COOK & HOLD pad.
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Make sure you have entered a code number after touching A~O ROAST or AUTO
COOK pad.
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Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp
Cook & Hold or Auto Roast functions.
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During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.
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No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of
Popcorn program.
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All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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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.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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In-Home Repair Service
80MEXARES(80M32-2737)
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient f{~r you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:()() a.m. to 2:()() p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-so most repairs can be handled in jusl 1 visit.
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8086262000
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.
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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.
Service Contracts
80W26-2224
You can have the secure f-eeling 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.
Patis andAccessories
80@62&2002
Individuds 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 C,E Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in his booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generdyshotid be referred to qutified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, patis 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 sewice labor charges.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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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 sewice
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Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordirtay 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).
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Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
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Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
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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 vay from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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