GE Microwave Oven 164 D2092P126 User Manual

Con ten ts  
Adapter Plugs  
Aluminum Foil  
Microwaving Tips  
Timer  
27  
4
3
9
Appliance Registration  
Care and  
2
Model and Serial Numbers  
Power Levels  
25,26  
Consumer Services  
Control Panel  
31  
6,7  
Precautions  
Problem Solver  
2-5  
28  
Cooking Complete Reminder 8  
Safety Instructions  
Time Cook  
2-5  
10  
Guide  
18-24  
Defrosting Guide  
Delayed Cooking  
16, 17  
9
Time Defrost  
Warranty  
11  
Back Cover  
Exhaust Fan  
Extension Cords  
6,26  
27  
Features  
8
Glossary of Microwave Terms 12  
Grease Filter  
Grounding Instructions  
26  
27  
Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15  
Hold Time  
9
Light Bulb Replacement  
27  
Microwave Cookware Guide 13  
The  
output  
of this microwave oven  
is 750  
Test  
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Read all  
this appliance.  
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Microwaving Tips  
See door surface  
safety precautions should  
followed, following:  
instructions  
25.  
Make sure all cookware used  
This appliance  
be  
your microwave oven suitable  
for microwaving. Most glass  
casseroles, cooking dishes,  
serviced  
by  
WARNING–TO reduce  
risk  
electric  
authorized service facility  
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.”  
fire, injury to persons or exposure  
to excessive microwave energy:  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
this appliance only for its  
supervision is necessary  
used by children.  
intended use as described in this  
manual.  
To  
oven  
the  
Read and follow the specific  
“PRECAUTIONS  
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE  
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY” on page 2.  
overcook  
attend appliance  
or other combustible  
placed inside the  
cooking.  
plastic,  
are  
to  
This appliance must be  
grounded. Connect only to  
properly  
–Remove wire twist-ties from  
See  
paper or plastic  
before  
placing bags in  
on page  
This microwave oven is  
specifically designed to heat  
cook food,  
for laboratory  
If you are not sure if a dish is  
microwave-safe, use this test:  
Place in the oven both the dish you  
are testing and a glass measuring  
cup filled with one cup water—set  
the measuring cup either in or next  
to the dish. Microwave 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.  
–Do not use  
microwave  
oven to dry newspapers.  
not use  
paper  
is not intended  
products. Recycled paper towels,  
use.  
napkins  
contain  
wax  
.
best operation,  
this  
which  
appliance into  
outlet, to prevent flickering of  
blowing of fuse  
own electrical  
cause arcing ignite.  
products containing  
nylon filaments  
be  
tripping of circuit breaker.  
avoided, as they may also ignite.  
or locate this appliance  
only in accordance with the  
provided  
–Do not pop  
.
.
. .  
Paper towels, wax paper and  
microwave  
microwave  
you  
in a  
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.  
accessory or  
popcorn  
Do not  
or  
any  
use microwave  
openings on the appliance.  
not operate  
while  
Do not use outdoors.  
empty to  
Some microwaved foods  
Do not immerse power cord  
oven and the  
of  
If  
require stirring, rotating or  
rearranging. Check the Cooking  
Guide.  
or  
in  
by accident oven  
empty a minute or two,  
.
cord away from  
is  
However, to avoid  
heated surfaces.  
Steam builds up pressure in  
operating the  
at  
D
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cord hang  
or counter.  
foods which are tightly covered  
by a skin or membrane. Pierce  
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken  
livers to prevent bursting.  
times—it saves energy  
over edge of  
prolongs the  
of  
not operate this  
it has a damaged power cord or  
not overcook  
could  
and  
to your  
plug,  
is not working properly,  
fire, causing  
or if it has been damaged or  
dropped.  
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Foods with unbroken outer  
such as potatoes, sausages,  
Foods cooked liquids (such  
as  
tend to boil over  
than  
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers  
and other giblets, and egg yolks,  
(see previous caution) should be  
pierced to allow steam to escape  
during cooking.  
less moisture. Should this  
to  
25 for instructions on  
how to clean the  
of the oven.  
* Thermometer—Do not  
a thermometer in food you  
microwaving  
Not plastic wrap is suitable  
for use in microwave ovens,  
Check the package for proper use.  
.
and tightly closed plastic bags  
should slit, pierced or vented  
as directed by package. If they are  
thermometer is designed or  
recommended for  
microwave oven.  
in the  
cooking  
cookware designed for microwave  
cooking is very useful, but should  
be used  
plastic could  
during  
or immediately after cooking,  
possibly resulting in injury. Also,  
plastic storage containers should be  
safe plastic may not be as tolerant  
of overcooking conditions as are  
or ceramic materials and  
at least  
because  
they form a tight seal.  
or char if subjected to  
cooking with containers tightly  
covered with plastic wrap, remove  
short periods of overcooking. In  
longer exposures to overcooking,  
food and cookware could  
covering  
and direct steam  
as  
in  
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use  
away from hands and face.  
TV  
microwave-safe  
and  
.
microwaved  
trays  
than  
them in strict compliance  
certain special circumstances,  
3/4’’  
with  
cookware manufacturer’s  
liquids  
shortly  
start to boil during or  
removal from the  
tray box.  
recommendations. 2) not  
microwave  
than  
subject  
cookware to  
microwave oven. To prevent burns  
from splashing liquid, stir the  
keep  
microwaving. 3) Do  
permit  
children to use plastic cookware  
without complete supervision.  
liquid briefly before removing the  
container from the microwave oven.  
from  
of oven.  
Cookware  
cooking pork, follow  
the directions exactly and always  
cook the meat to an internal  
temperature of at least  
holders may  
cookware.  
This assures that, in the remote  
possibility that trichina may be  
present in the meat, it will be  
hot to touch.  
floor during  
killed and  
not  
be safe to eat.  
and  
eggs in microwave  
Pressure  
up inside  
yolk and will cause it to  
burst, possibly resulting in injury.  
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THE EXHAUST HOOD  
it installed properly  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
grounded by a  
the special instigation  
Optional  
Available at extra cost from your  
GE supplier.  
packed with the microwave oven.  
. The exhaust fan in the oven  
operate  
under  
Charcoal Filter  
for  
certain conditions (see  
Fan Feature, page 6).  
installation.  
the  
fan is operating, caution is  
required to prevent the starting  
and spreading of  
fires while the exhaust  
fan is in use. For this reason:  
–Never leave surface units  
unattended at high heat settings.  
and greasy  
that may ignite and  
if exhaust fan is operating. To  
minimize automatic  
operation,  
use adequate sized cookware and  
use high heat when  
the event of a grease fire,  
smother flaming pan on surface  
unit by covering pan completely  
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet  
or flat tray.  
-Never flame foods under  
the oven with the exhaust fan  
operating because it may spread  
the flames.  
hood and grease filters  
clean,  
to instructions on  
page 26, to maintain good venting  
and avoid grease fires.  
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Your Touch Control Panel  
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven  
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s  
designed to be easy to use and understand.  
8.  
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 cooking.  
(See page 9.)  
When You Plug in the Oven  
9. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking  
time, defrosting time, time of day or power level.  
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and all  
of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights  
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.  
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is  
ready for use.  
10. AUTO START. Allows you to program your oven to  
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour  
delay. (See page 10.)  
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence  
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the  
CLEAR/OFF pad.  
START. After all selections are made, touch this pad  
to start the oven.  
LIGHT. Touch ON to illuminate counter.  
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature  
during cooking functions, power level being used,  
cooking mode and instructions.  
FAN  
2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount  
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you  
may change power level after entering cooking time. See  
page 10.)  
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,  
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures  
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the  
microwave oven.  
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power  
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level  
after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)  
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust  
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if  
excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan  
cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically  
turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may  
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range  
and microwave oven controls have been turned off.  
4. 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  
touch number pads 1, 3 and O and  
will appear on the display. Then touch the START pad.  
To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.  
5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering  
another power level number if you want to change from  
automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power  
level 3 (Low) for defrosting.  
6. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven  
and erases all settings (except time of day).  
7. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the  
different fan speeds.  
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Features of Your Microwave Oven  
Complete Reminder  
To remind you that you have food in the  
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep  
once a minute until you either open the oven  
door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.  
1.0 Cubic Foot  
Oven Interior  
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open  
door. Door must be securely  
latched for oven to operate.  
5. Oven Vent.  
8. Hood Controls.  
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.  
Light. Press ON or OFF.  
6. Oven Light. Light comes on  
when door is opened or when oven  
is operating in any function.  
2. Door  
9. Grease Filters.  
3. Window with Metal Shield.  
Screen allows cooking to be viewed  
while keeping microwaves confined  
in oven.  
7. Touch Control Panel and  
Display. For detailed  
information on each feature,  
see pages 6 and 7.  
10.  
Light.  
Oven Floor.  
4. Model and Serial Numbers.  
This is to certify that  
this unit has been tested  
in conformance with  
Bulletin No. 210  
5.5  
6.7 Her.  
at 0.10  
230  
Her.  
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How to Use the Minute/Second  
The Minute/Second Timer has  
three timing functions:  
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer  
and place in oven.  
Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for a  
cooking time of 25 minutes.  
“COOK TIME” flashes and  
and “POWER 10” appear  
on display.  
It operates as a minute timer.  
It can be set to delay cooking.  
It can be used as a hold setting  
after defrosting.  
The Minute/Second Timer operates  
without microwave energy.  
How to  
a 3-Minute  
Step 2: Touch  
DEFROST pad.  
Phone Call  
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.  
The display shows “: O“ and  
“ENTER TIME” flashes.  
Step 8: Touch the START pad.  
TIME” and  
counting down, show on display.  
As each function is automatically  
performed, the oven display shows  
the instructions entered and the  
function.  
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O  
for 3 minutes and no seconds.  
Display shows  
The display shows “: O“ and  
3. Touch START pad. Display  
shows time counting down.  
“POWER  
“ENTER  
Step 9: When time is up, the oven  
TIME” flashes.  
signals and display flashes  
4. When time is up, oven signals,  
Step 3: Touch number pads 1,5,0  
flashes  
time of day.  
and display shows  
and O for a defrosting time of 15  
Questions and Answers  
Q. What will happen if I  
accidentally reverse my defrost,  
hold and cook instructions?  
minutes.  
appears on display.  
(Defrosting is automatically set on  
power level 3, but can be changed  
by touching the POWER LEVEL  
pad and the desired power level.)  
Using a Holding  
The Minute/Second Timer can also  
be used to program a “holding time”  
between microwave cooking functions.  
The time can range from one second  
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A  
holding or standing time maybe  
found in some of your own recipes  
or in the Cooking Guide.  
A. The oven will automatically  
rearrange your program. Defrosting  
will always come first, then hold,  
and then the cooking function.  
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?  
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only  
want to defrost a food, hold it, and  
cook it later. All you need to do is  
program in defrost and amount of  
time. Then program the hold time  
and the amount of cooking time.  
sure to put the thawed dish in the  
refrigerator promptly.  
Programming Delayed  
Cooking  
Step 4: Set standing or hold time  
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.  
The display shows “: O“ and  
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK  
I &II pad and enter cook time.  
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad and  
enter number of minutes to delay  
cooking. Touch START pad. Timer  
will count down to zero and  
“ENTER  
flashes.  
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold  
for 10 minutes. appears on  
display and “TIME” flashes.  
Let foods remain at room  
temperature only as long as safe.  
Times will vary.  
cooking will begin.  
Q. I programmed my oven for  
a specific defrosting time but it  
defrosted longer than necessary.  
What happened?  
How to Defrost, Hold and  
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:  
A. When instructions conflict,  
the oven carries out the last  
instruction. You may have set the  
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold  
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for  
6 minutes. In this case, the oven  
would defrost for 6 minutes and  
hold for 2 minutes.  
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II  
pad. The display shows “: O“ and  
“POWER  
TIME I“ flashes.  
“ENTER COOK  
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Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed  
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.  
Time Cook I &II allows  
microwave a preset amount  
to  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven  
signals and flashes  
Oven,  
light and fan shut off.  
time using automatic power level  
10 (High), or change power level  
automatically.  
Step 8: At the end of “COOK  
TIME  
the second power level is  
Step 6: Open the door.  
displayed and “COOK TIME II”  
is shown counting down.  
Power level 10 (High) is  
Using the  
Feature  
The Time Cook II feature lets you  
set two time cooking functions  
within one program. This is ideal  
if you want to change power levels  
during your cooking operations.  
Here’s how to do it.  
recommended for most cooking,  
but you may change this for more  
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.  
To become better acquainted with  
time cooking, make a cup of coffee  
by following the steps below.  
Step 9: When time is up, the oven  
signals and flashes  
The  
oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 10: Open the door.  
How to Use Auto  
The Auto  
feature allows you  
Step 1: Place food in oven in  
microwave-safe container and close  
the door.  
to program your oven to begin  
cooking at a preset time of  
up to a  
delay.  
To Use Auto Start  
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of  
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant  
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a  
cup that has no metal decoration  
and is microwave-safe (refer to  
Microwaving Tips on page 3).  
Place cup in oven and close door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 1: Touch  
START pad  
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER  
(instead of START pad).  
COOK  
I“  
Step 2: Enter the time you want  
the oven to start. (Be sure your  
microwave oven clock shows the  
correct time of day. )  
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking  
program.  
Step 4: Touch START pad. The  
oven will automatically start at the  
desired time.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Display shows “  
: O“ and “POWER  
COOK I“ flashes.  
Step 3: Select your cooking time.  
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a  
cooking time of two minutes and 15  
Step 3: Select your cooking time.  
Touch 1, 0 and O for a cooking time  
of one minute. Display shows  
seconds. Display shows  
and  
“POWER  
flashes.  
“COOKTIME I“  
and “POWER  
TIME I“ flashes.  
“COOK  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 5: Set your cooking time.  
Because automatic power level 10  
is recommended for this cup of  
coffee, there is no need to change  
the power level. (If power level 10  
is not appropriate, see “How to  
Change Power Level” at right.)  
How to  
Power  
After setting cooking time,  
touch POWER LEVEL pad,  
then touch desired number for  
new power level.  
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK  
TIME “POWER 10” and time,  
counting down, show on display.  
Step 6: Touch the START pad.  
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Defrosting  
Time Defrost is designed for  
speedy thawing of frozen food  
and is one of the great advantages  
of a microwave oven.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. When I touch the START pad,  
I hear a  
What is it?  
thumping noise.  
Power level 3 is automatically set  
A. This sound is normal. It is  
letting you know the oven is using a  
power level lower than 10 (High).  
for defrosting, but you may change  
this for more flexibility.  
See the Defrosting Guide for  
defrosting help.  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
TIME” and time, counting  
down, show on the display. When  
cycle is completed, the oven  
signals, flashes “End,” then  
automatically shuts off.  
Q. Can I defrost small items in  
a hurry?  
To become better acquainted with  
the defrost function, defrost frozen  
pork chops by following the steps  
below.  
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 about in 1/2;  
power level 10 cuts the total  
defrosting time to approximately  
1/3. During either, rotate or stir  
food frequently.  
Step 1: Place package of frozen  
chops in the oven and close door.  
Be sure package contains no metal.  
Step 5: Turn package over, close  
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set  
remaining half of defrosting time.  
Touch the START pad.  
Step 6: When oven signals and  
flashes  
open door, remove  
Q. Why don’t the defrosting  
times in the Defrosting Guide  
seem right for my food?  
package and separate chops to  
finish defrosting.  
A. These times are averages.  
Defrosting time can vary according  
to the temperature in your freezer.  
Set your oven for the time indicated  
in the Defrosting Guide. If your  
food is still not completely thawed  
at the end of that time, reset your  
oven and adjust the time  
Defrosting  
. Foods frozen in paper or plastic  
can be defrosted in the package.  
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST  
pad. Display shows “: O“ and  
“POWER 3 “ENTER  
TIME” flashes.  
accordingly.  
Q. Should  
foods be completely  
thawed before cooking?  
A. Some foods should not be  
completely thawed before cooking.  
For example, fish cooks so  
it is better to begin cooking it while  
still slightly frozen.  
For even defrosting, some foods  
need to be broken up or separated  
part of the way through the  
defrosting time.  
Step 3: Select one half of the total  
defrosting time recommended in  
the Defrosting Guide. For example,  
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.  
Q. Can I open the door during  
Time Defrost to check on the  
progress of my food?  
Display shows  
“POWER  
flashes.  
and  
TIME”  
A. Yes. You may open the door at  
any time during microwaving. To  
resume defrosting, close the door  
and touch the START pad. The  
oven begins operating if time is left  
on timer. If not, reset timer.  
Family-size, pre-packaged  
How to Change Power  
frozen entrees can be defrosted  
and microwaved. If the food is in  
a foil container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
After setting defrosting time,  
touch POWER LEVEL pad,  
then touch desired number for  
new power level.  
Check the Defrosting Guide for  
other defrosting tips.  
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Glossary of Microwave  
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.  
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best  
to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food  
should look and taste will help when adapting recipes  
for microwaving. Foods that require browning or  
crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.  
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up  
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or  
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do  
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent  
bursting.  
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and  
seafood, microwave well.  
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and  
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.  
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their  
high fat and sugar content.  
Reduce conventional cooking time by  
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid  
overcooking.  
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring,  
Basic Microwave Guidelines  
but are not needed to prevent sticking.  
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave  
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to  
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or  
pieces of cake.  
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and  
vegetables after cooking.  
Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking,  
covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and  
reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering  
allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or  
covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when  
microwaving.  
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods  
to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round  
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive  
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen  
when cooking conventionally.  
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you  
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so  
excess steam can escape.  
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as  
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to  
avoid toughening.  
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you  
position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air  
can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange  
foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave  
energy.  
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very  
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is  
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in  
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat  
can disperse evenly.  
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.  
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power  
setting for even cooking.  
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 conventionally will need  
only occasional stirring when microwaving.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as  
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to  
set. Standing time is especially important in microwave  
cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on  
a cooling rack.  
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.  
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken  
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When  
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin  
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which  
would cook before larger parts.  
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat  
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when  
you are not using it.  
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Microwave Cookware Guide &Microwave Adapting  
Microwave Uses  
of Cookware  
Avoid using.  
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes  
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will  
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is  
closer than 1 inch to oven walls.  
Foil baking trays  
Aluminum foil  
Use for shielding.  
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.  
or partially metal  
thermometers, skewers and twist ties  
pans,  
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat  
jars and bottles  
baby food in  
not  
even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do  
in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.  
Cooking and heating.  
Microwave plastics  
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food  
is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.  
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups  
Cooking and heating.  
Oven glass and ceramic  
Dinnerware  
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s  
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.  
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of  
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use  
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.  
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.  
Paper towels, paper napkins and  
wax paper  
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).  
Heating (storage bags).  
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in  
bags and storage bags  
Cooking and heating.  
Cooking and heating.  
Warming.  
Paperboard trays used for frozen  
entrees and dinners  
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen  
entrees and dinners  
Straw, wicker and wood  
Cookware  
Always check the cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations before using any cookware  
in the oven.  
Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in  
cookware, check its size to make sure it will  
in the oven.  
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Heating or Reheating Guide  
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or  
bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is  
heated throughout.  
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating 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.  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is  
safe for use in microwave ovens.  
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the  
to heat. Foods heated to  
to  
will  
safe.  
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit you; personal taste.  
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.  
Power  
Amount  
Item  
Appetizers  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
2
to  
min.  
cup  
1 cup  
Dips: cream or processed cheese  
3 to 5 min.  
High (10)  
2 to 4 min.  
2 to 4 servings  
Pastry bites:  
pizzas, egg rolls, etc.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Saucy: meatballs,  
cocktail franks, etc.  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
cup per serving)  
Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.  
Bakery Foods  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
1 piece  
to 1 min.  
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,  
1 to 2 min.  
nut or fruit bread  
2 pieces  
to  
min.  
4 pieces  
9-in. cake or  
12 rolls or  
doughnuts  
2 to 4 min.  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
to min.  
to 1 min.  
min.  
1 to 2 min.  
Dinner rolls, muffins  
Pie: fruit, nut or custard  
1
2
4
1
6 to 8  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
to 1 min.  
1 slice  
1 to  
to 3  
min.  
2 slices  
4 slices  
9-in. pie  
1
of 9-in. pie  
(use minimum time for custard)  
5 to 7 min.  
Cocoa, other milk based  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 2 cups  
1 to 2 cups  
3 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
(6  
(9 oz./cup)  
Coffee, tea, cider  
(6  
(9 oz./cup)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 3 min.  
6 to 7 min.  
1 to  
1 to 2 cups  
2
cups  
Gravies & Sauces  
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.  
cup  
1 cup  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
cup  
1 cup  
Gravies: giblet or creamy  
Meat or main dish sauces, such as  
spaghetti sauce, etc.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
cup  
1 cup  
1 can (16 oz. )  
Cover food to prevent spattering.  
Griddle Foods  
Pancakes,  
toast or  
Plain, no topping  
Syrup & butter  
2 or 3 pieces  
2 or 3 pieces  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to  
1 to 1 min.  
min.  
Do not cover.  
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Item  
Amount  
Power  
and Main Dishes  
Chicken pieces  
1 to 2 pieces  
3 to 4 pieces  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Hamburgers or meatloaf  
(4 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
2 to 3 min.  
4 to 5 min.  
Hot dogs and sausages  
1 to 2  
3 to 4  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to 1 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
Rice and pasta  
1 to 2 servings  
High (10)  
1 to 3 min.  
cup per serving)  
Saucy, main dishes: chop  
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and  
cheese, etc.  
spaghetti,  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (16 oz.)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
6 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
cup per serving)  
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
2 to 4 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Thinly-sliced meat  
(3 to 4 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 3 min.  
2 to 5 min.  
Topped or mixed with sauce  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
High (10)  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
5 to 6 min.  
cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings  
of meat  
or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.  
Plate of  
Meat  
2 vegetables  
1 plate  
High (10)  
3 to 4 min.  
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Sandwiches  
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1 to 3 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Moist filling:  
etc. in bun  
barbecue, ham salad,  
cup per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High(7)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.  
soups  
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (10 oz. )  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
2 to 3 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
6 to 7 min.  
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (10 oz.)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
pieces or whole: asparagus spears,  
corn on the cob, etc.  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (16 oz. )  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
4 min.  
Mashed  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
(10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
cup per serving)  
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.  
1 to 2 servings  
3 to 4 servings  
1 can (16 oz.)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.  
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Defrosting Guide  
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.  
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in areas.  
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe 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 (l).  
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let  
stand a few minutes.  
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check  
food.  
food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if  
possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
First Half  
Min.  
Second Half  
Comments  
Min.  
Food  
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.  
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.  
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
2 to 3  
1 to  
2
Bread, buns or rolls  
(8 to 16 OZ.)  
none  
2
to  
3
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer  
(17 oz.)  
none  
none  
2
3
to  
to  
3
6
Cake, plain, layer  
Cheesecake, plain or  
fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)  
none  
6
to  
7
Coffee cakes  
(11 to  
oz. )  
Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
to 2  
1 to  
2
Cream or  
(14 oz.)  
pie  
none  
none  
to each  
Crunch cakes & cupcakes  
Doughnuts  
(1  
(4 to 6)  
Rearrange after first half of time.  
Turn over after first half of time.  
to 1  
1 to 2  
1 to  
2
2
1
toast (2 slices)  
7 to 9  
2 to 4  
2 to 3  
none  
none  
Fruit or nut pie in.)  
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
Rearrange after first half of time.  
Pound cake  
U oz.)  
2
to  
3
Sweet rolls  
12 OZ.)  
& Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Fillets:  
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)  
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)  
Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in  
cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After  
4 to 5  
4 to 5  
5 to 7  
5 to 7  
second  
of time, hold under cold water to separate.  
Shellfish, blocks:  
Crab meat  
(6-02. package)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first  
Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.  
2
2
4 to 6  
4 to 6  
4 to 6  
4 to 6  
Oysters (12-02. can)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of  
time.  
Scallops (l-lb. package)  
Shellfish, large:  
Crab legs, 1 to 2  
(8 to 10 OZ.)  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
3 to 4  
Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first  
half of time.  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
3 to 4  
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first  
half of time.  
Lobster tails, 1 to 2  
(6 to 9 OZ.)  
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after  
first half of time.  
Shellfish,  
(1 lb.)  
pieces  
none  
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.  
2 to 3  
3
Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)  
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first  
of time. After  
2 to 4  
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)  
second  
of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete  
defrosting.  
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First Half Second Half  
Time, Min. Time, Min.  
Food  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Fresh  
to  
)
2 to 3  
Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,  
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.  
2 to 3  
3 to4  
1 to 3  
Place package in oven. Flex package once.  
Plastic pouch—1 to2  
package)  
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
2 to 3 perlb.  
2 to 3 perlb.  
2 to 3  
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
2 to 3  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks (1 lb. )  
Ground:  
(1 lb.)  
pork  
Turn meat over after first halfoftime.  
3 to4  
6to 7  
3 to4  
6to 7  
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after  
second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block and microwave  
1 to 2 minutes more.  
to 13  
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after  
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more. Scrape  
(5 lbs  
12 to 13  
and set aside. Break up remaining  
more.  
and microwave 3 to 5 minutes  
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of  
time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  
8 to  
8 to 10 per lb.  
6perlb.  
beef. lamb, veal*  
Roast, pork  
6to 8 perlb.  
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of  
time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  
(3 to4 lbs.)  
Sausage, bulk  
(l-lb. tray)  
(l-lb. roll)  
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.  
2 to 3  
2 to 3  
2 to4  
3 to4  
2
to  
Rotate package 1/4 turn after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Sausage, links  
to 1 Ibs.)  
Turn over and separate after  
they thaw.  
halfoftime. Remove patties as  
2
2 to 3  
Sausage, patties  
package)  
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first halfoftime.  
After second halfoftime, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to  
complete defrosting.  
2 to4 perlb.  
2 to4 per lb.  
Spareribs, pork  
(2 to 3 lbs.)  
unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over  
first halfoftime  
3 to 5 per lb.  
3 to 5 perlb.  
Steaks,  
cutlets  
and shield warm areas with foil. After second halfoftime, separate  
pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.  
*Use Warm (1) for roasts.  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of  
time. After second halfoftime, separate pieces and place in cooking  
dish. Microwave 2 to4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few  
minutes to finish defrosting.  
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9 to 11  
Chicken, broiler-fryer,  
cut Up (2 to 3 Ibs. )  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first halfoftime, unwrap and turn  
chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run  
cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
12 to 14  
12 to 14  
Chicken, whole  
(2]/ 2 to 3 Ibs.)  
unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turnover after first half of  
time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
5
lb.  
perlb.  
5 perlb.  
4
hen  
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first halfoftime.  
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be  
removed.  
Duckling  
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After  
halfoftime, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.  
Defrost for second halfoftime. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete  
defrosting.  
3 to 5 perlb.  
3 to5 perlb.  
Turkey breast (4 to 5 Ibs.)  
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Guide  
Cooking  
Breads  
upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown  
sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,  
fried onion rings.  
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If  
desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped  
nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown  
on  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
batter in greased dish.  
8 to 10 min.  
8-in. round or No  
Meal-High(7)  
Coffee cakes  
square dish  
Meal-High (7)  
9 to 11 min.  
Sprinkle cooking dish with  
chopped,  
Corn bread  
8-to 9-in.  
No  
No  
tube dish*  
canned,  
fried onions before  
microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down  
to serve.  
Use microwave-safe muffin container or  
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting  
down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins  
may be done before others. Remove muffins  
as they are done, and continue cooking  
remaining muffins a few seconds longer.  
Paper-lined  
muffin cups  
(Do not use  
liners.)  
High (10)  
1 to  
min.  
(1 Muffin)  
(2 to 4 Muffins)  
(3 to 6 Muffins)  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
11 to 16 min.  
Shield corners after half of cooking time.  
When done, toothpick inserted in center  
come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes  
before turning out of dish. Cool.  
Meal-High (7)  
Quick breads,  
from a mix  
Glass loaf  
dish  
No  
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.  
Cakes and Desserts  
4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden  
board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.  
5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate  
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.  
Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for  
microwaving.  
1.  
use microwave-safe cookware.  
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line  
them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )  
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into  
center comes out clean.  
Power  
& Time  
Food  
Cover  
Pierce fruit or  
Core and center of apple with 2  
tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8  
teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons  
water for each piece of fruit.  
to prevent bursting.  
2 to 4 min.  
per piece  
Baked apples  
or pears  
Microwave.  
safe dish or  
casserole  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
5 to 7 min.  
Grease dish before adding batter.  
Cut when cool.  
Bar cookies  
8-in. square  
dish  
High (10)  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand  
5 to minutes to cool before inverting.  
2 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
8-in. round or  
square dish  
High (10)  
Meal-High (7)  
Commercial mix  
(18 to 20 OZ.)  
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to  
before inverting.  
to 13 min.  
Fluted tube  
cake pan  
High (10)  
When cooking several cupcakes, some  
be done before others. Remove cupcakes as  
they are done and continue cooking  
2
to 3 min.  
Paper-lined  
High (10)  
Cupcakes-6  
remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.  
When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes  
10 to 12 min.  
High (10)  
Pineapple upside  
down cake  
8-in. round  
dish  
No  
out  
Invert cake onto plate; let dish  
stand over cake a few minutes.  
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Candies  
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up,  
chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in  
2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware  
carefully.  
paper  
to  
Food  
Cover  
Power  
&
1
pint (2-cup) No  
Caramel apples  
High (10)  
3 min.  
Unwrap a  
package of caramels into  
measure  
measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water.  
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip  
4 apples into mixture.  
Chocolate bark  
Yes  
Yes  
High (10)  
High (10)  
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in  
container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup  
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax  
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until  
3 to 5 min.  
casserole  
or  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
min. to  
In  
glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add  
melt butter, 31A  
min. to melt  
marshmallows  
1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with  
wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5  
cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into  
dish.  
S’Mores  
Paper napkin No  
or paper  
High (10)  
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and  
marshmallow.  
15 to 25  
seconds  
Cereal,  
and Rice  
4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic  
wrap, turn back one corner to vent.  
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.  
2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for  
5. Stir or rearrange after  
time. Drain pasta  
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon  
immediately after microwaving.  
(optional, to prevent sticking).  
6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the  
same.  
3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for  
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.  
Cover  
Power  
&
Food  
Increase casserole size for more than one  
casserole No  
High (10)  
3 to 5 min.  
per serving  
Oatmeal,  
serving. Increase time about  
minutes for  
fashioned  
or  
each additional serving you are cooking.  
Stir after  
of cooking time.  
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions  
for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for to 1 minute.  
Add  
cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.  
2 to 3 min.  
Rice, minute  
cups)  
Rice, regular  
2-qt. casserole  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.  
18 to 21 min.  
16 to 19 min.  
casserole  
long grain (1 cup)  
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10  
minutes.  
Spaghetti (16 oz.)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Plastic wrap  
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Cheese and  
3. Cook  
until set. They are delicate and can toughen  
1.  
maybe prepared many ways in  
microwave oven. Always  
if  
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.  
2. Never cook  
the shell. They  
the  
Do not reheat hard cooked  
explode.  
&
Cover  
Food  
Cheese  
To make sauce  
3 to 5 min.  
8 to 9 min.  
Make basic white sauce, substituting wine  
for milk. Add cheese and microwave at  
Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking  
every 2 minutes.  
High (10)  
Microwave-  
Cover or  
plastic wrap  
Fondue  
safe  
dish  
Medium (5)  
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent  
bursting.  
Medium (5)  
High (10)  
1 to min.  
per egg  
Buttered  
custard cup  
Plastic wrap  
No  
Basic  
cheese over omelet. Microwave  
to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.  
Melt butter  
to min.  
1 to 2 min.  
9-in. pie  
Omelet  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on  
5 to 6 min.  
Boil 2 cups  
water.  
to 1 min.  
per egg  
Poached  
High (10). Break  
onto plate, puncturing  
casserole  
cover  
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon  
and slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5) to 1 minute per  
Let  
stand in water a few minutes.  
Pour filling into  
9-inch pie shell.  
Meal-High (7)  
High (10)  
17 to 22 min.  
9-in. pie plate No  
Quiche  
Scramble with 1 teaspoon butter and  
No  
to 1 min.  
per  
Glass  
measuring cup  
or casserole  
Scrambled  
1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and  
microwave for half of total time. Stir set  
portions from the outside to the center.  
to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.  
and Seafood  
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use  
a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.  
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center  
may  
be slightly translucent, but  
continue cooking as fish  
stands a few minutes after cooking.  
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.  
Cover  
&
Food  
Pie plate or  
shallow dish  
Place in dish with hinged side out.  
Clams,  
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Plastic wrap  
High (10)  
4 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Wax paperer  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn  
steaks over after half of cooking time.  
Fillets or  
steaks (1 lb.)  
Oblong dish  
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.  
Pie plate or  
shallow dish  
Plastic wrap  
High (10)  
High (10)  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 9 min.  
Shrimp–1 lb.  
(peeled)  
Rearrange  
4 minutes.  
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups  
hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.  
casserole  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
1 lb.  
(unpeeled)  
Oblong dish  
Plastic wrap  
Whole fish  
High (10)  
5 to 7 min.  
per lb.  
Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.  
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& Sauces  
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.  
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine  
or herbs.  
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while  
microwaving.  
Food  
Container  
& Time  
Cover  
Gravies and  
sauces  
thickened with  
flour or cornstarch  
(1 cup)  
Casserole  
Medium (5)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
No  
4 to 7 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to  
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish  
microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes  
per additional cup of sauce.  
Melted butter  
sauces, clarified  
Glass measure No  
Microwave butter just to melting. For  
clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand  
butter  
cup)  
until  
separate. Pour off and use clear,  
top layer.  
Thick spaghetti,  
barbecue or  
sweet/sour sauces  
Casserole,  
bowl  
Yes  
No  
Stir ingredients together, then microwave,  
stirring after of cooking time. Let stand  
5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.  
(2 cups)  
Thin, liquid sauces  
(Au jus, clam, etc.)  
(1 cup)  
Casserole  
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated  
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.  
Meats  
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal  
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before  
carving.  
roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.  
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in  
microwave-safe dish.  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is  
safe for use in microwave ovens.  
& Time  
(or Internal Temp.)  
Comments  
Food  
Container  
Cover  
Beef  
No  
High (10)  
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or  
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook  
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,  
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
Ground, crumbled  
(for casseroles  
or soup)  
Casserole  
5 to 7 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
(1 lb.)  
Meatballs  
(1 lb.)  
(2  
Round dish: arrange  
circle around edge of dish.  
Oblong dish: arrange  
Rearrange after of cooking time.  
l-in. apart in  
Round or  
oblong dish  
Wax paperer  
plastic wrap  
High (10)  
6 to 8 min.  
9 to 12 min.  
to l-in. apart.  
Meal-High (7)  
or cook  
to 170°  
Meatloaf  
(Round  
(Loaf shape)  
Pie plate or  
loaf dish  
Plastic wrap  
Wax paper  
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.  
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.  
15 to 20 min.  
25 to 30 min.  
High (10)  
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered  
turn patties over. If desired, add  
browning sauce.  
Patties  
Oblong glass  
dish (with trivet  
if desired)  
or ceramic  
dinner plate  
(4 patties per lb.)  
1 to 2 patties  
3 to 4 patties  
3 to 5 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup  
dish  
or casserole  
roasts  
Low (3)  
24 to 29 min.  
per lb.  
Cooking bag  
water to cooking bag. Turn over after  
cooking time. Add vegetables if desired  
after half of cooking time. Recover and  
finish.  
of  
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn  
over after half of cooking time. Let meat  
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after  
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat  
and cook vegetables in broth.  
Medium (5)  
120 to 130 min.  
Simmered beef  
(corned beef or  
brisket)  
Casserole  
Lid or  
plastic wrap  
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Meats (continued)  
Power  
& Time  
(or Internal Temp.)  
Cover  
Container  
Food  
Beef (continued)  
Turn roasts over after half of cooking time.  
Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.  
Internal  
Temp.  
Medium (5) Min.  
Oblong dish  
Cooking bag  
Tender roasts (rib,  
high quality rump,  
sirloin tip)  
perlb.  
140°  
160°  
170°  
Rare  
Medium  
Well  
11 to  
17  
Lamb  
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over  
after halfofcooking time.  
min.  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
No  
Meal-High (7)  
Chops (l-in. thick)  
4 chops  
Internal  
Temp.  
Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-safe  
dish. Turn over after halfofcooking time. Let  
roast stand 10 minutes before carving.  
Medium(5) Min.  
Roast  
(Leg or Shoulder)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish and trivet  
Cooking bag  
per lb.  
160°  
170°  
Medium  
Well  
11 to 15  
12 to 16  
Pork  
to 1 min.  
Arrange in single  
paper towels or on  
Bacon  
Paper towel  
(10)  
trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To  
microwave more than 1 layer of bacon, use an  
(per slice)  
safe  
or  
dish  
oblong dish and place a paper  
between  
each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel  
to prevent spatters.  
Wax paper  
Arrange in single layer.  
Canadian bacon  
High (10)  
2
slices  
to  
2 to  
min.  
min.  
safe cookware  
4 slices  
6 slices  
to 3 min.  
15 to 19 min.  
perlb.  
Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over  
after halfofcooking time.  
Ham, precooked:  
canned, butt  
or shank  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
Cooking bag  
Medium (5)  
Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.  
Ham, slices&steaks 2-qt. oblong  
Wax paper  
15 min.  
High (10)  
(1-to 2-in. thick)  
dish  
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning  
agent, if desired. Turnover after half of  
Medium (5)  
Pork chops: l-in.  
Plastic wrap  
10 to 13 min.  
13 to min.  
16 to 19 min.  
safe cookware  
cooking  
Let stand covered 5 to 10  
minutes before serving.  
Pork roast  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
15 to 19 min.  
perlb.  
Turn roast over after half of cooking time.  
Microwave to an internal temperature of  
Cooking bag  
Medium (5)  
Pork sausage  
(raw), link  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
to min.  
per link  
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more  
links, rearrange after halfofcooking time.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
safe cookware  
safe cookware  
3
min.  
Arrange in single layer. Turnover after half of  
cooking time.  
Pork sausage (raw)  
lb.: 4 patties)  
Veal  
6 to 9 min.  
Brush chops lightly with  
after halfofcooking time.  
Turn meat over  
Chops (l-in. thick)  
2-qt. oblong  
dish  
No  
Meal-High (7)  
Medium(5)  
17 to 21 min.  
perlb.  
Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over  
after halfofcooking time. Let roast stand 10  
minutes before carving. Slice thinly.  
Roast  
(shoulder)  
2-qt.  
dish  
Cooking bag  
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Poultry  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make  
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.  
Food  
Cover  
& Time  
Chicken  
(per piece)  
Plate or  
oblong dish  
paper  
High (10)  
High (10)  
to 3  
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so  
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges  
of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange  
time.  
Whole chicken  
(8 pieces)  
Oblong dish  
Wax paper  
11 to 13 min.  
total  
(unstuffed)  
(stuffed)  
Oblong dish  
Oblong dish  
Cooking bag  
Cooking bag  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
10 to 12 min.  
per lb.  
13 to 16 min.  
per lb.  
Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit  
bag near closure to vent. Close securely  
with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.  
over after half of cooking time. Cook  
to 190° internal temp.  
Halves  
Square or  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
Meal-High(7)  
Meal-High (7)  
12 to 14 min.  
per lb.  
13 to 15 min.  
per lb.  
Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of  
stuffing, if desired.  
Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over  
after half of cooking time. Shield tips of  
dish  
Whole (stuffed or  
unstuffed)  
Square or  
oblong dish  
and  
with foil.  
Oblong dish  
and trivet  
Cooking bag  
Cooking bag  
High (10)  
6 to 8 min.  
per lb.  
Microwave breast-side-down for first half of  
cooking time. Brush with browning sauce  
or broil top surface of cooked bird until  
brown and crisp.  
Turkey breast  
dish  
Medium (5)  
13 to 15 min.  
per lb.  
Tie ribs to breast cavity.  
breast in  
cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie.  
breast-side-down in dish.  
on underside near closure to vent.  
after half of cooking time.  
bag  
over  
Vegetables  
1.  
use microwave-safe cookware.  
4. Cover vegetables when cooking.  
one corner to vent.  
plastic wrap, turn back  
2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause  
darkening and dehydration of surface.  
5.  
vegetable pieces  
take longer to cook than smaller pieces.  
For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during  
cooking.  
3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to  
the outside of the dish.  
Level  
Time  
Asparagus  
(fresh cuts)  
1
(3 cups) cut into  
High (10)  
8 to 10 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
glass baking dish, place  
1 to 2-inch pieces  
1 lb.  
(fresh spears)  
Meal-High(7)  
High (10)  
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.  
(frozen spears)  
1O-OZ. package  
In  
casserole.  
Beans  
13 to 17 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
In  
In  
In  
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
(frozen lima)  
1
cut in half  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
casserole,  
2 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
1O-OZ. package  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
1 bunch  
High (10)  
20 to 25 min.  
In  
casserole,  
1/2 cup water.  
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Vegetables (continued)  
Time  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
1 bunch  
to  
1 bunch  
to  
1O-OZ. package  
1O-OZ. package  
8 to 10 min.  
10 to 13 min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
(fresh cut)  
lbs.)  
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place  
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.  
In l-qt. casserole.  
(fresh spears)  
lbs. )  
High (10)  
High (10)  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozen spears)  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
In 1%-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
water.  
1 medium head  
(about 2 lbs.)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
9 to 11 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
In 2- or  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(wedges)  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
7 to 9 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
1 lb.  
1O-OZ. package  
High (10)  
High (10)  
(fresh, sliced)  
(frozen)  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Cauliflower  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
1 medium head  
1 medium head  
1O-OZ. package  
10 to 14 min.  
10 to 17 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
In l-qt. casserole,  
2 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
1 to 5 ears  
High (10)  
High (10)  
5 to 8 min.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
4 to 5 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place  
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if  
corn has been husked, add  
cup water.  
Rearrange after half of time.  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange  
after half of time.  
High (10)  
High (10)  
6 to 7 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
(frozen)  
Mixed vegetables  
(frozen)  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
High (10)  
5 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole,  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
1/4 cup water.  
2 lbs. unshelled  
1O-OZ. package  
10 to 12 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
(fresh, shelled)  
(frozen)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
Peel and cut into l-in. 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 floor of microwave oven, l-inch  
apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5  
minutes.  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
High (10)  
High (10)  
12 to 14 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
(frozen, chopped  
and  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
10 to 16 OZ.  
1O-OZ. package  
High (10)  
High  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
Squash  
In  
casserole,  
1/4 cup water.  
1 lb. sliced  
High (10)  
High (10)  
5 to 7 min.  
8 to 11 min.  
(fresh,summer  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
or butternut)  
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.  
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place  
squash cut-side-down.  
after 4 minutes.  
1 to 2 squash  
(about lb. each)  
cut-side-up  
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Care and Cleaning  
How to Clean the  
How to Clean the  
Case. Clean the outside of your  
oven with soap and a damp cloth,  
rinse with a damp cloth and then  
dry. Wipe the window clean with a  
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best  
wiped with a damp cloth and then  
with a dry towel.  
Walls and floor. Some spatters can  
be removed with a paper towel,  
while others may require a damp  
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with  
a
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.  
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.  
Your new microwave oven is  
a valuable appliance. Protect  
it from misuse by following  
these rules:  
Door (inside). Window: Wipe  
up spatters daily and wash when  
soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse  
thoroughly and dry.  
. Keep your oven clean and  
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven  
door a few minutes after cooking  
helps air out the interior. An  
occasional thorough wiping with a  
solution of baking soda and water  
keeps the interior fresh.  
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.  
and plastic parts on door:  
Wipe frequently with a damp  
cloth to remove all soil. DO  
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS  
CLEANING POWDERS OR  
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.  
THEY WILL MAR THE  
SURFACE.  
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils  
Power Cord. If the cord becomes  
soiled, unplug and wash with a  
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,  
water may be used, but be  
with your oven. The inside and  
outside oven walls can be scratched  
and the control panel can be  
damaged.  
Special note when using  
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease  
is present, high heat generated on  
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish  
may cause the grease to burn onto  
the oven floor. This may be removed  
with a cleanser such as Bon  
brand cleanser.  
certain to rinse with a damp cloth  
and dry thoroughly before plugging  
cord into outlet.  
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF  
BEFORE CLEANING ANY  
PART OF THIS OVEN.  
After using Bon  
brand  
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,  
following instructions on can. Do  
not use Bon  
brand cleanser  
on the painted surfaces such as the  
walls. It may scratch the paint.  
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The Exhaust Feature  
I
FILTER  
LIGHT  
FILTER  
I
Then pull filter downward and to  
the front. The filter will drop out.  
The exhaust hood feature on your  
microwave oven is equipped with  
two metal filters which collect  
grease. When the fan is operated,  
air is drawn up through the filters  
and is then discharged through the  
provided venting to the outside.  
The hood also has a light for  
To clean grease filter, soak, then  
in solution of hot water  
detergent. Don’t use ammonia  
or other alkali because they will  
darken metal. Light brushing can  
be used to remove embedded dirt.  
Rinse, shake and remove moisture  
before replacing. Filters should be  
cleaned at least once a month.  
illuminating the counter space.  
Never operate your hood without  
the filter in place. In situations  
where flaming might occur on  
surfaces below hood, filter will  
retard entry of flames into the unit.  
replace grease filter, slide the  
filter in the frame slot on the back  
of the opening.  
To remove grease filter, grasp the  
“finger hold” on the filter and slide  
to the rear.  
Pull filter upward and to the front  
to lock into place.  
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Light  
Oven Light  
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded.  
In the event of an electrical short  
circuit, grounding reduces the risk  
of electric shock by providing an  
escape wire for the electric current.  
This appliance is equipped with a  
power cord having a grounding  
wire with a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into an outlet  
that is properly installed and  
REMOVE  
To replace  
light, first  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel or  
pull plug.  
To replace your oven light, first  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel or pull  
plug. Remove the top grill by  
taking out the 2 screws that hold  
it in place.  
Remove screw on right side of light  
compartment cover and lower cover  
until it stops.  
grounded. (Fig. 1)  
use of the grounding plug can result  
in a risk of electric shock.  
Next, remove the single screw  
located above door near center of  
oven that secures light housing.  
Replace burned-out bulb with a  
30-watt incandescent bulb  
available from  
INSURE PROPER  
EXISTS  
BEFORE USE  
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are  
cool before removing. Break the  
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing  
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt  
incandescent bulbs  
available from your GE supplier.  
High intensity 40-watt bulbs  
which are available in  
supermarkets and hardware stores,  
may also be used for replacements.  
Raise light compartment cover and  
replace screw. Connect electrical  
power to microwave oven.  
Fig. 1  
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.  
your GE supplier.  
Where a standard two-prong wall  
receptacle is encountered, it is  
your personal responsibility and  
obligation to have it replaced with  
a properly grounded three-prong  
wall receptacle.  
Clean off the grease and dust on  
hood surfaces often. Use a solution  
of warm water and detergent. About  
1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe  
added to the water. Take care not  
to touch the filters and enamel  
surfaces with this solution;  
Do not under any circumstance  
cut or remove the third (ground)  
prong from the power cord.  
Do not use an adapter plug with  
this appliance.  
ammonia will darken metal.  
Do not use an extension cord  
with this appliance.  
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Questions?  
Solver  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
in  
circuitbreaker.  
PROBLEM  
breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset  
COME ON  
your microwave oven,  
plug it back in.  
.
3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.  
Door not securely closed.  
CONTROL PANEL  
LIGHTED,  
START  
not  
cancel it.  
& II pad,  
Reset cooking program and touch  
sure you  
after touching TIME  
density or amount of  
in  
Dish  
Touch  
COOK  
or  
and  
cooking time for completion,  
for recommended power  
UNDERCOOKED  
dishes require specific instructions.  
Guide  
for instructions.  
many dishes in oven at same time, Cooking time must be increased when cooking  
more than one food Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.  
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:  
Dimming oven light and change Some TV-Radio interference  
may occur while  
Steam or  
escaping from  
- -  
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.  
in blower  
around the do-or.  
operating at power levels other  
than high.  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 consumer information service  
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Be Th ere  
With the purchase of your  
GE appliance, receive the  
assurance that if You ever need information or assistance  
‘rem GE, we’ll be’ there.  
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!  
Whatever your question about any GE  
major appliance, GE Answer  
information service is  
to  
help. Your  
your  
will be answered  
courteously And you can  
time. GE Answer  
and  
any  
service is  
open 24 hours a  
7 days a week.  
In-Home  
Service  
Service Contracts  
You can have the secure feeling that  
GE Consumer Service will still be  
there after your warranty expires. Pur-  
chase a GE contract whale your war-  
AGE Consumer Service professional  
provide expert repair service,  
ranty is  
a substantial discount. With a  
year you’re assured of  
service at today’s prices.  
in effect and you’ll receive  
at a time that’s convenient  
for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
company-operated locations offer you  
service today or tomorrow, or at your  
for the  
convenience  
a.m. to  
a.m. to  
p.m.  
pm. Satur-  
days). Our factory-trained technicians  
know your appliance inside and  
so most  
cart be  
in just  
one visit.  
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to service their  
own appliances can have needed  
For Customers  
Special Needs...  
parts or accessories sent  
to  
their home, free of shipping charge!  
The GE parts system provides access  
to over 47,000 parts.. and GE  
Genuine Renewal Parts are fully  
Upon request, GE  
provide  
warranted.  
and  
controls for a variety of GE appliances,  
and a brochure to assist in planning a  
barrier-free kitchen for persons with  
Discover cards are accepted.  
User maintenance instructions  
contained in this  
cover  
limited  
free of charge,  
To  
these  
intended to be performed by  
800.626.2000.  
any user.  
be  
servicing  
to  
Consumers with impaired hearing  
or speech who have access to a  
or a conventional teletypewriter may  
(800-833-4322)  
ser-  
vice personnel. Caution must be  
exercised, since improper servicing  
may  
unsafe operation.  
to request information or service.  
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states,  
WHAT IS COVERED  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
any part of the microwave  
oven that fails because of a  
manufacturing defect.  
and Washington,  
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.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
NINEWEAR WARRANTY  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
For the second through tenth  
year from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge, a  
replacement magnetron tube if  
the magnetron tube fails because  
of a manufacturing defect. You pay  
for the service trip to your home  
and service labor charges.  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone directory for  
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,  
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY  
SERVICE, GENERAL  
FACTORY SERVICE or  
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER  
SERVICE.  
.
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED “  
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:  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
. Damage to product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Improper installation.  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, exhausting  
and other connecting facilities.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
Part No. 164  
Pub. 49-8096  
Printed in Korea  
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