GE Microwave Oven 164 D2588P188 User Manual

Microwave Oven  
Problem  
More questions  
GE Answer Centera  
...................3-5  
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2  
Care and Cleaning ...................22-25  
ExhaustFan...........................................24,25  
Grease  
Operating  
Aluminum  
Instructions,  
Tips  
17, 18,20  
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
16  
LightBulbReplacement............................23  
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Automatic Fan Feature ............................5, 7  
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
13  
Installation .........................................25  
Adapter  
ControlPanel..............................................8,9  
Cooking by 2, 13  
Extension  
5
Cooking Complete Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Cooking Guide  
Groundinginstructions..............................25  
Defrosting by Time ..............................14, 15  
Defrosting  
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
ExhaustFan..................................5.7,24,25  
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Consumer Services ..................27  
ApplianceRegistration.................................2  
Important Phone Numbers .......................27  
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2  
Cover  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
10  
Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Heating or Reheating  
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
11  
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
MicrowavingTips..........................................6  
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Power Levels .2,7,8, 11, 12, 14-16, 19-21  
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Microwave power output  
of  
oven 850 watts.  
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using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should be followed, including the  
following:  
Do not let power cord hangover edge of table  
or counter.  
Do not operate this appliance if it has a .  
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not  
working properly, or if it has been damaged  
or dropped.  
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons  
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care  
Read and  
the specific “Precautions to  
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.  
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave  
Energy” on the previous page.  
This appliance should be serviced  
by  
service personnel. Contact nearest  
This  
must grounded. Connect  
authorized service  
repair or adjustment.  
for examination,  
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding  
section in the back of this book.  
As with any  
close supervision is  
necessary when used by  
. Use this appliance  
for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use  
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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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven  
—Do not overcook food.  
attend  
appliance if paper,  
or other combustible  
This over-the-range oven was designed  
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
for use over  
no wider than 42 inches.  
It maybe installed over both gas and electric  
cooking equipment.  
—Remove wire twist-ties and  
from paper or plastic containers before  
placing them in the oven.  
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry  
newspapers.  
best operation,  
own outlet, to prevent  
tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit  
this appliance into  
of  
not use recycled paper products. Recycled  
paper  
napkins and  
flecks which may cause arcing  
nylon or  
be avoided, as they  
can  
contain  
Do not mount this  
or locate this  
over a sink.  
only in accordance with  
Instructions.  
or ignite. Paper products  
nylon filaments  
also ignite.  
the provided  
not cover or  
any openings on the  
—Do not  
popcorn in your microwave oven  
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory  
not store this appliance outdoors. Do not  
use this product near water—for example, in a wet  
basement, near swimming pool or near a sink.  
or unless you use popcorn labeled for  
microwave ovens.  
in  
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could  
This microwave oven is not approved or  
for marine use.  
dehydrate and catch  
to your oven.  
causing damage  
—Do not operate the oven while empty  
Do not store anything directly on top of the  
microwave oven surface when the oven is in  
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.  
by accident the oven should run  
or 2, no harm is done. However,  
operating the oven empty at  
a minute  
to avoid  
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
Keep power cord away from heated  
times-it saves  
energy and prolongs  
life of the oven.  
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.  
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils  
or food in the oven when not in use,  
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  
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.  
soften or char if subjected to short periods of  
overcooking. longer exposures to overcooking,  
the food and cookware could ignite. For  
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and  
use them in strict compliance with the cookware  
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
example, closed jars-will  
explode and should not be heated in this  
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave  
oven could result in injury.  
manufacturer’s  
Do not  
subject empty cookware to microwaving.  
3) Do not permit children to use plastic  
cookware without complete supervision.  
.
Avoid  
without their  
mixtures.  
baby food in glass jars, even  
meat egg  
cooking pork, follow the directions  
exactly and always cook  
temperature of at least  
meat to an internal  
This assures that,  
Don’t defrost  
beverages in narrow  
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe  
present in the meat, it will be killed and meat  
will be safe to eat.  
necked bottles  
carbonated beverages).  
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build  
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly  
resulting in injury.  
. Do not  
eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure  
will build up inside egg yolk  
will cause it to  
Use  
as directed in this book.  
dinners  
possibly resulting in injury.  
may be microwaved in foil trays less  
3/4”  
high; remove the top foil cover  
return the tray  
microwave  
Foods with unbroken outer  
to the box.  
oven, keep the  
of  
using foil in  
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,  
apples, chicken livers and other  
at least 1 inch away from the  
giblets,  
egg  
(see previous  
caution) should be pierced to  
steam to escape during cooking.  
Cookware may become hot because  
of heat transferred from heated  
food. Pot holders  
be needed to  
handle the cookware.  
Not plastic wrap is suitable for use in  
microwave ovens. Check the package for  
proper use.  
.
Foods cooked in  
(such as pasta) may tend  
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing  
less moisture.  
section(s) for instructions on how to  
clean the inside of the oven.  
this occur, refer to the Care  
. Spontaneous boiling-Under  
certain special circumstances,  
liquids may start to boil during  
or shortly after removal from  
the microwave oven. To prevent  
Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer  
food you microwaving unless the thermometer  
is designed or recommended for use in the  
microwave  
burns from splashing  
stir the  
liquid briefly before removing the  
container from  
microwave oven.  
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pouches and  
—In the event of a grease fire,  
smother flaming pan on surface  
unit by covering pan completely  
plastic bags  
be  
pierced or vented  
as by package. If  
are not, plastic  
with well-fitting  
or flat tray.  
cookie sheet  
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,  
—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease  
to buildup on the hood or the filter.  
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter.  
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-basal  
remove covering carefully  
from hands and face.  
direct steam away  
oven  
may damage the filter.  
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.  
.
—When flaming foods are under the ho@  
--  
turn the fan off.  
spread the flame.  
fan, if operating, may  
SAVE  
Hood  
Optional Accessories  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
Have it  
and properly grounded by a  
See the special  
qualified  
packed  
the microwave oven.  
(for models  
and  
fan in the oven  
operate  
under certain conditions  
Panel  
(for models  
(see Automatic Fan Feature).  
the fan  
and  
operating, caution is required to prevent  
the starting and spreading of  
Glass  
Charcoal Filter  
instigation.  
for non-vented  
listed  
cooking  
use.  
while the  
this reason:  
fan is in  
—Never leave surface units unattended at high  
heat settings.  
greasy  
causes smoking and  
that may ignite and spread if  
This microwave oven is  
instigation over electric and gas ranges.  
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic  
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and  
use high heat  
when necessary.  
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...  
To obtain service, see the  
Consumer Services page in  
the back of this book.  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Panel  
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,  
20 North  
Drive  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write  
the details—including  
Chicago, IL 60606  
your phone number—to:  
here are  
3
steps to follow for  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
further help.  
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave  
Paper  
waxed paper and plastic wrap  
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass  
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard  
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not  
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain  
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent  
plastic wrap so steam can escape.  
have metallic trim or  
with a metallic sheen  
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating  
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.  
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable  
for microwaving.”  
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.  
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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Variable power levels add flexibility to your  
microwave cooking. The power levels on your  
microwave oven can be compared to the surface  
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full  
power is the fastest way to cook and gives you  
100% power. Each power level gives you microwave  
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles  
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat  
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown  
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave  
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would  
cook before the inside was defrosted.  
energy- a certain percent of the time.  
Level 7 is  
of the time. Power Level 3 is  
Here are some examples of uses for various power  
microwave  
energy  
of  
time.  
POWER LEVEL  
BEST USES  
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need  
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating  
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done  
on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook  
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring  
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better  
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower  
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power  
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to  
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.  
High 10  
Fish, bacon, vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
Medium 7  
Medium 5  
Low 3  
Gentle cooking of meat and  
poultry;  
and reheating.  
casseroles  
Slow cooking and tenderizing  
such as stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Defrosting without cooking;  
simmering; delicate sauces.  
warm  
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Keeping food warm without  
butter.  
FAN  
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to  
protect it from too much heat rising from the  
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low  
speed if it senses too much heat.  
The fan will automatically turn off when the  
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more  
after the range and microwave controls have been  
turned off.  
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you  
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan  
has come onto protect the internal parts of the  
microwave.  
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL  
The Touch Control Panel allows  
the touch of a finger. It’s  
to set the oven controls with  
to be easy to use and understand.  
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or  
temperature during cooking functions, power level  
being used, cooking mode and instructions.  
8. KITCHEN 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 cooking.  
2.  
DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic  
Power Level 3 (Low).  
9. AUTO START. Allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of  
up to a 12-hour delay.  
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected  
amount of time using automatic Power Level  
10 (High).  
10. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the  
different  
speeds.  
4.  
COOK. Touch number pads 1 through 5  
for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch  
START, the oven will start immediately.  
11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food  
weight, then START. The oven automatically  
sets power levels and defrosting time.  
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.  
12. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately.  
6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day  
or check time of day while microwaving. To set  
13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O  
clock,  
touch CLOCK pad and then enter time  
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.  
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number  
pads 1, 3 and O and will appear in display.  
The Clock Display  
feature cannot be  
used while a cooking feature is in use.  
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or  
change time, simply repeat above process.  
14.  
When touched, it shuts off the  
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).  
7. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter  
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,  
temperature, power level, or food weights for  
Auto Defrost.  
15. START. After all selections  
pad to start the oven.  
made, touch this  
16. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on the  
surface light.  
When You Plug in the Oven  
The display panel displays “88888,” “18 POWER”  
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds,  
If power is disrupted at  
sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after  
touching the pad.  
time, the previous  
lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper  
portion. Touch the  
pad, set the Clock  
and oven is ready for use.  
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COOK NO  
TIME III CODE  
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be  
Hood Controls.  
securely latched for oven to operate.  
Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.  
Surface Light. Press ON or OFF.  
2. Door Latches.  
Grease Filters.  
Light.  
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves  
confined in oven.  
Automatic Cooking Guide.  
Oven Floor.  
4. Touch Control Panel and  
For detailed information on  
Your Touch Control Panel section.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are  
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.  
Complete  
Sores  
This is to certify  
(For all cooking features)  
7.2  
at 0.10  
300  
300 Her.  
that this unit has  
been tested in  
conformance  
with  
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  
pad.  
6.8 Her.  
Bulletin No. 210.  
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Using a Holding Time  
The  
Timer  
The Kitchen Timer can  
be used to program a  
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:  
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.  
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and  
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found  
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.  
It operates as a minute timer.  
It can be set to delay cooking.  
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.  
The Kitchen Timer operates without  
microwave energy.  
Programming Delayed Cooking  
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call  
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes  
99 seconds,  
enter cook time. Touch  
Step 1: Touch  
TIMER pad.  
touch TIME COOK I &  
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes  
and no seconds).  
TIMER and enter number of minutes to  
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down  
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting  
down. The timer signals when time is up.  
to zero  
cooking will begin.  
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook  
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by  
touching TIMER pad.  
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:  
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Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.  
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for 10 minutes.  
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK  
Step 2: Touch  
pad.  
TIME COOK  
I &II pad.  
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for  
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of  
cooking time.  
Defrosting  
automatically set on power level 3 but  
can be changed by touching the POWER  
LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)  
Step 8: Touch START.  
As each function is automatically  
START  
performed, oven display shows  
instructions entered and the  
function. When time is up, the  
oven signals  
flashes “End.”  
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BY  
Time Cook I  
Time Cook  
you to microwave for a preset  
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended  
amount of time.  
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the  
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,  
Power Level 10  
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.  
See the Cooking Guide.  
is recommended for most  
see “How to  
Power Level” below.)  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make  
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.  
START  
Step 1: Fill a  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes  
2/3  
of  
“End.” The oven,  
and fan shut off.  
water, add  
Step 6: Open the door.  
1 teaspoon of  
instant coffee  
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.  
and stir to  
dissolve. Use a  
cup that has no  
metal decoration  
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips  
section). Place cup in oven and close door.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.  
2. Select cooking time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
Step 2: Touch TIME  
COOK &II pad.  
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0  
and O for 1 minute.  
5. Press START.  
Using the Time Cook II Feature  
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking  
functions within program. This is ideal if you want  
to change power levels during your cooking  
operations. Here’s how to do it.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.  
2. Select cooking time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe  
container and close the door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK  
5. Press START.  
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Step 7: At the end of “COOK  
I,” the second  
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is  
shown counting down.  
Select your first cook time. For example,  
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.  
Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 5: Set your second cook time.  
Step 6: Change the power level.  
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 9: 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.  
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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:  
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes  
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the  
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to  
touch START, the oven will start immediately.  
The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.  
How to Use Auto  
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up  
to a 12-hour delay.  
Step 2: Enter the time  
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 1: Touch AUTO START pad.  
AUTO  
START  
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will  
automatically start at the desired time.  
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only  
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.  
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of  
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed  
by the package instructions. Close oven door.  
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.  
No need to touch START, the oven  
will start immediately.  
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the  
microwave 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  
make.  
Touch the POPCORN  
pad and then immediately  
touch number pad 1.  
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and then immediately  
-
touch number pad 9.  
A minus sign will appear  
on the display beside the  
A plus sign  
appear  
word “POP”.  
sign indicates  
minus  
seconds  
word “POP”. The plus  
sign indicates 20 seconds more  
cooking time is being provided.  
cooking time is  
provided.  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to  
touch 1, touch the pad and begin again.  
No need to touch START, the oven will start  
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to  
touch 9, touch the  
pad and begin again.  
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)  
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of  
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of  
a microwave oven.  
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,  
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by  
following the steps below.  
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods  
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen  
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in  
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains  
no metal.  
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is  
for  
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting  
time and power levels for you.  
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.  
Power level 3 is automatically set when you press  
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may  
more flexibility.  
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this for  
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time  
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,  
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.  
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.  
Step 4: Touch START. When  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME DEFROST.  
2. Select defrosting time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
the cycle is completed, the oven  
START  
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.  
5. Press START.  
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”  
open the door, remove the package and separate  
strawberries to finish defrosting.  
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Defrosting Tips  
For even defrosting, some foods need to be  
broken up or separated part of the way through  
the defrosting time.  
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.  
Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.  
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,  
fish,  
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed  
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.  
to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.  
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful  
bacteria.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?  
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping  
noise. What is it?  
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.  
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the  
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).  
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AUTO DEFROST  
Auto Defrost  
The oven calculates defrosting  
time and changes power levels  
during defrosting to give even  
defrosting results.  
With the Auto Defrost feature,  
the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power  
levels for you.  
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.  
Enter the food weight in pounds  
and tenths of a pound (see  
Conversion Guide). Then  
touch the START pad.  
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 4: Touch START pad. Display  
defrost time counting  
START  
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defrosting, the oven  
beeps 4 times and  
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
Step 2: Touch the AUTO  
Follow the directions in  
the Auto Defrost Guide  
for what to do at the and second signal. Then  
DEFROST pad.  
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close the door and touch START. (Defrosting  
continues during display.)  
Step 3: Enter weight. For  
example, touch number pads 1  
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  
and 2 for  
of 12 pounds  
Conversion Guide below.)  
or  
pad is touched.  
Time  
Conversion Guide  
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to  
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the  
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are  
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.  
If the weight of food is stated in  
pounds and ounces, the ounces  
must be converted to tenths  
(.1) of a pound.  
Pounds  
Ounces  
.1  
1–2  
3
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
8
9-1o  
11  
12-13  
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1. Unwrap item being defrosted.  
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check  
the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these  
areas with small pieces of foil.  
MIN.-MAX.  
WEIGHT  
RECOMMENDED  
FOODS  
STAND TIME  
INSTRUCTIONS  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Separate, turn over and shield where necessary. 5 minutes  
Chops  
2 minutes  
5 minutes  
Frankfurters, Sausage  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and  
break apart.  
Turn over and separate patties. Remove  
defrosted pieces.  
5 minutes  
Turn over and shield.  
Roast  
Ribs  
0.1 -6.Olbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
30-90 minutes  
5 minutes  
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted  
pieces. Shield if necessary.  
Turn over and shield.  
5 minutes  
Steak  
Stew  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.Olbs.  
Whole Chicken  
Turn over and shield.  
Turn over and shield.  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
20 minutes in  
refrigerator;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
Turkey Breast  
(breast side up)  
and remove defrosted  
Chicken Pieces  
hens (whole)  
0.1 -6.Olbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turn over and shield where necessary.  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
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Turn over and shield.  
5 minutes  
hens (split)  
0.1 -6.Olbs.  
Fish fillets  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Turn over and shield tail and head.  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0  
Shrimp, scallops  
Whole fish  
5 minutes;  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
hold under cold  
running water.  
Edges or thin  
of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.  
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
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GLOSSARY OF  
TERMS  
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is  
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.  
best to  
with a familiar recipe. Knowing how  
and taste will help when  
the food should  
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that  
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will  
cook better in regular ovens.  
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  
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and  
seafood, microwave well.  
often needed  
defrosting or when cooking  
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist  
and  
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.  
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of  
their high fat and sugar content.  
Standing Time. When you cook with  
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.  
Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to  
1/3. Check food after  
overcooking.  
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for  
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.  
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and  
vegetables after cooking.  
time to avoid  
Covering. In both  
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more  
even heating 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 comer  
so excess steam can escape.  
baking and microwave  
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much  
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  
covered by a skin or  
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do  
before regular oven cooking),  
livers, to prevent bursting.  
yolks and chicken  
Arranging Food in Oven. When  
in regular  
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.  
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or  
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When  
microwaving, you arrange foods in a  
all sides are exposed to microwave energy.  
so that  
Basic  
Guidelines  
Density of Food. In both regular  
and  
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than  
ones.  
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,  
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as  
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.  
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power  
setting for even cooking.  
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods  
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.  
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.  
to about 1 inch from top, bottom  
shapes  
sides. round  
rings cook more evenly. Comers receive  
more energy and may overcook.  
may also  
happen when cooking in a regular oven.  
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as  
custards, are best cooked at  
to avoid toughening.  
power settings  
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.  
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small  
amounts usually take less time than  
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.  
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NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.  
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal  
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.  
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.  
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming  
or bubbling around  
food is heated throughout.  
of dish does not  
mean  
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal. since the center is the  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure  
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
last to heat. Foods heated to  
to  
will provide safe,  
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Amount  
Power Level  
Time  
Item  
Bakery Foods  
piece  
inch cake or  
12 rolls or doughnuts  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
1/4 to  
min.  
doughnuts, sweet rolls,  
Cnuakteo,rcoffrfueeitcbarkeea, d  
2 to 4 min.  
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Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
to  
min.  
Dinner rolls,  
1 to 2 min.  
6 to 8  
1 slice  
9 inch pie  
1/2 to 1 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; I slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie  
(use minimum time for custard)  
Meal-High (7)  
Beverages  
2 to 4 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
1 to 2 cups  
to 2 cups  
Meal-High (7)  
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
Meats and Main Dishes  
Chicken pieces  
1
to 2 pieces  
1 to 2 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
I to min.  
1 to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
to 2 servings  
1 to 2  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)  
Hot dogs and sausages  
and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)  
Saucy, main dishes: chop  
spaghetti, creamed chicken,  
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
1
to  
min.  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
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)  
I to 2 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
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 slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.  
Plate of Leftovers  
Meat plus 2 vegetables  
3 to 4 min.  
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Tip: Cover  
of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Sandwiches  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
to 2 min.  
to 2 min.  
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread  
to 2 servings  
1 to servings  
Moist filling: Sloppy  
etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)  
barbecue, ham salad,  
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.  
soups  
Meal-High (7)  
to 4 min.  
to 3 min.  
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)  
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)  
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
Vegetables  
1 to 3 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,  
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)  
on the cob, etc.  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
1
to 3 min.  
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.  
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3. Be sure  
4.  
meats are completely defrosted before cooking.  
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  
When defrosted, food  
If  
slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or  
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of  
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm  
foods, such as  
stand a few minutes.  
2. After first  
of defrosting time, unwrap package and check  
food. Turn food over, if  
break apart or separate food  
if possible.  
any warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
Time  
Comments  
Food  
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
1 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Rearrange after half of time.  
Sweet rolls  
12 oz.)  
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half  
of time.  
Shellfish, small pieces  
lb.)  
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
3 to 6 min.  
package)  
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
3 to 5 min. per  
3 to 5 min.  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just  
franks can be  
Franks (1 lb.)  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if  
Turn meat over after first half of time.  
Use Power Level Warm (l).  
to complete defrosting.  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
5 to 7 min.  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
12 to 16 min. per lb.  
6 to 8 min. per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first  
of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,  
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
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.  
Chicken, broiler-fryer,  
16 to 20  
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Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first  
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,  
run water in cavity until can be removed.  
of time, unwrap and  
Chicken, whole  
to 22  
to 3  
8 to 14 min. per lb.  
6 to min. per lb.  
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first  
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After  
hen  
Turkey breast (4 to 6  
first  
of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.  
Defrost for second  
of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator  
to complete defrosting.  
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Vegetables  
Amount  
Time  
Asparagus  
(frozenspears)  
In 1  
glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.  
1 lb.  
7 to 9 min.,  
Meal-High (7)  
5 to 7 min.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In l-qt. casserole.  
1O-OZ. package  
(frozen spears)  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
1 lb. cut in half  
package  
1O-OZ. package  
(fresh  
(frozengreen)  
(frozenlima)  
10 to 12 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole,  
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.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
1 bunch  
to 22 min.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
(freshspears)  
1 bunch  
to  
8 to 10 min.  
10 to min.  
1 bunch (1 to  
In 2-qt.  
glass baking dish, place cup water.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In l-qt. casserole.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
1O-OZ. package  
1O-OZ. package  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozenspears)  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
1 medium head (about 2  
In  
In 2- or  
or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
9 to 11 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(fresh,sliced)  
(frozen)  
1 lb.  
1O-OZ. package  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole,  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
1 medium head  
1 medium head  
1O-OZ. package  
to min.  
to 17 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
1/2 cup water.  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
10-02. package  
1 to 5 ears  
5 to 7 min.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. oblong glass  
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.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
5 to 6 min.  
Place in 2-qt.  
baking dish.  
2 to 6 ears  
3 to 4 min. per ear  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
after  
of time.  
vegetables  
(frozen)  
1O-OZ. package  
5 to 7 min.  
In l-qt. casserole,  
3 tablespoons water.  
Peas  
(fresh,shelled)  
(frozen)  
10 to 12 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
2
unshelled  
In  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
1O-OZ. package  
In l-qt. casserole.  
2 tablespoons water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)  
10 to 12 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.  
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper  
on turntable, inch apart in circular arrangement.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
(fresh)  
(frozen, chopped  
and  
O to  
O-oz. package  
OZ.  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In2-qt. casserole, placewashedspinach.  
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Squash  
(fresh, summer  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
or butternut)  
sliced  
5 to 7 min.  
In  
casserole,  
1/4 cup  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
8
to 11 min.  
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.  
oblong glass dish, place squash  
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
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Don’t use sharp-edged utensils  
on your oven. The inside and  
outside oven walls can be  
scratched. The control panel  
can be damaged.  
Keep your oven clean and sweet-  
smelling. Opening the oven door  
a few minutes after cooking helps  
air out  
inside. An occasional  
thorough wiping with a solution  
of baking soda and water keeps  
the inside fresh.  
BE  
POWER IS OFF  
BEFORE CLEANING ANY  
PART OF THIS  
How to Clean the Inside  
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed  
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 bum  
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a  
with a paper towel, 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.  
cleanser such as Bon  
brand cleanser.  
After using Bon  
following  
brand cleanser, rinse and dry  
on can. Do not use  
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily  
Bon  
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such  
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse  
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.  
thoroughly  
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  
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.  
How to Clean the  
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.  
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and  
oven that come together on closing the door, use only  
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a  
sponge or soft cloth.  
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and  
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots,  
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a  
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.  
damp cloth  
into outlet.  
dry thoroughly before plugging cord  
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Light  
To replace  
light,  
first disconnect  
power at main  
fuse or circuit  
breaker panel  
or pull plug.  
Be sure bulbs  
to be replaced  
are cool before  
removing. Break  
the adhesive seal  
by gently  
~\  
.
w
unscrewing the  
bulbs. Replace  
REMOVE SCREW  
Remove screw on right side of light compartment  
cover and lower cover until it stops.  
with 40-watt incandescent bulbs  
available from your GE supplier.  
High  
40-watt  
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.  
Oven Light  
Next, remove the single screw  
To replace your oven light, first  
disconnect power at main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel or pull  
Clean off the grease  
dust on  
located above door near center of  
oven that secures light housing.  
Replace burned-out bulb with a  
30-watt incandescent bulb  
available from  
hood surfaces often. Use a solution  
of warm water and detergent.  
About 1 tablespoon of ammonia  
may be added to the water. Take  
care not to touch the filters and  
enamel surfaces with this solution;  
ammonia will darken metal.  
Remove the top  
by  
taking out the 2 screws that hold  
it in place.  
your GE supplier.  
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The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2  
metal filters which collect grease. When fan is operated, air is drawn  
CHARCOAL FILTER  
(on some models)  
up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged  
through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal  
and recirculated.  
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS  
(on all models)  
Grease Filters (on models)  
The grease filters should be cleaned at  
once a month. Never  
operate microwave without the filters in place. In situations where  
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry  
of flames into the unit.  
To Remove Grease Filter  
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter  
To remove grease filter,  
grasp the “finger hold”  
on the filter and slide to  
the rear. Then pull filter  
downward and to the  
front. The filter will  
drop out.  
To  
grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter  
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use  
ammonia or ammonia products because they will  
darken the metal. Light  
remove embedded dirt.  
can be used to  
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.  
To replace  
slot the  
filter, slide the filter in the frame  
of the opening.  
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.  
Charcoal Filter (on some models)  
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they  
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped  
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove  
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.  
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced  
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually  
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).  
Order Part No.  
from your GE supplier.  
DO NOT  
DO NOT CLEAN THIS  
OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL  
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.  
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To Remove Charcoal Filter  
To Install Charcoal Filter  
To install a new  
To remove the  
charcoal filter,  
disconnect power  
at main fuse or  
circuit breaker  
panel or pull plug.  
Remove the top  
filter, remove  
plastic and other  
outer wrapping  
from the new filter.  
Insert filter into top  
opening of oven as  
will rest at  
grille by  
off  
2
screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide  
an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of right  
rear tab. Replace  
and secure with 2 screws.  
toward front of oven. It will slide right out.  
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  
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.  
power cord  
a grounding wire with a grounding  
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the  
third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)  
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.  
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.  
grounding  
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Consult a  
qualified  
electrician  
or service  
technician if  
the grounding  
instructions are  
Ensure proper ground  
not completely  
Fig. 1  
exists before use  
understood, or if  
doubt exists as to v  
properly grounded.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
OVEN  
COME ON  
NOT  
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker  
reset circuit breaker.  
Replace fuse or  
Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.  
Makesure3-prong plugonovenisfully insertedinto  
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CONTROL PANEL  
LIGHTED, OVEN  
NOT START  
Door not securely closed.  
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START pad must be touched after entering cooking  
Another selection entered  
cancel it.  
oven and  
pad  
touched to  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching  
COOK I & pad.  
pad was touched  
Reset cooking program and touch  
START pad.  
The  
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FLOOR OF THE OVEN  
IS WARM, EVEN  
THE OVEN  
lamp is located  
below the oven floor. When the lamp  
is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.  
HAS NOT BEEN USED  
these things are  
with your microwave oven:  
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.  
Light reflection around door or outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound  
may occur while operating at power levels other  
than high.  
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.  
Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed  
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to  
the interference caused by other small appliances  
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.  
If you need more  
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service  
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Be Th ere  
With the purchase  
information or assistance  
GE appliance, receive the assurance that  
ever need  
GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!  
Repair Service  
consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience  
Our  
a.m. to  
pm, weekdays,  
a.m. to  
p.m. Saturdays).  
technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most  
repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE  
Centere  
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  
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
SpecialNeeds...  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
Braille controls for a variety of GE  
access to a  
call  
or a conventional teletypewriter may  
(800-83$4322) to request  
and a brochure  
assist m planning a barrier-free  
information or service.  
kitchen for persons with limited  
mobility. To obtain these items,  
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.  
Service  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there  
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still  
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,  
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.  
to service their own appliances  
User maintenance instructions  
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.  
Other servicing be referred to  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since  
servicing may  
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to  
their home. The GE  
system provides access to over  
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are  
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  
are accepted.  
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Staple sales slip or  
here. Proof of original  
is needed to  
check  
date  
service  
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
under  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
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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  
part of the microwave oven that  
fails because of a manufacturing  
defect.  
purchased for  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii  
and Washington,  
home use  
In Alaska the  
warranty is the same except that it is  
LIMITED because you must pay to  
ship the product to the  
shop  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY  
or for the service technician’s travel  
costs to your home.  
For the second through tenth  
All warranty  
will be provided  
year from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge, a  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
replacement magnetron  
if the  
magnetron tube fails because of a  
manufacturing defect. You pay for  
the service trip to your home and  
service labor charges.  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period  
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Read your Use and Care  
material.  
If You then have  
Failure of the  
other than its intended purpose or  
used commercially.  
if it is used for  
about operating the-product,  
please contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
IS NOT  
FOR  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
DAMAGES.  
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.  
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 also have other rights which 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.  
49-8388  
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