825 Watts
Model: JVM1090
Profile
Microwave/Convection Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
2
to Excessive Microwave Energy
Special Notes About Microwaving
2
6
Operating Instructions
11
Features of Your Microwave
The Controls on Your Microwave
Time Cooking
11
12
17
27
32
36
Temperature Cooking
Automatic Cooking
Other Features
Helpful Information
41
47
Care and Cleaning
42
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
47
50
Warranty
Back Cover
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GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
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Welcome
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we believe
in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-
use manual and you’ll hear experience these values
it in the friendly voices of
our consumer service
department.
Best of all, you’ll
each time you use your
microwave. That’s
important, because your
new microwave will be part
of your family for a long
time.
Start Here!…Before using your Microwave
Write down the model and
serial numbers here. They
are on a label inside the
oven.
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
manual. You will need it to
obtain service under
warranty.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Need Help?
Read this manual.
If you do need service,
you can relax knowing help
is only a phone call away.
A list of toll-free customer
service numbers is
included in the back of
this book. Or call the
GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
Help us
help you
If you received a damaged
oven...immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the oven.
800.626.2000
Save time and money.
Check the section titled
“If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling.
This section helps you
solve common problems
that might occur.
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve you
better.
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Important Safety Information
Read All Safety Information
Before Using
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following sections.
Safety
Precautions
This microwave oven is
UL listed for installation
over electric and gas
ranges.
• Read and follow the
specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on page 2.
• 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.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 10.
• Do not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
• Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this guide.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
for laboratory or
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 42
inches. It may be installed
over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
industrial use.
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• Do not store this
• To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s)
of this guide.
appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near
water—for example, in a
wet basement, near a
swimming pool or near
a sink.
— Do not cover the shelf
or any other part of the
oven with metal foil.
This will cause
overheating of the
microwave/convection
oven.
• This appliance should
be serviced only by
qualified service
personnel. Contact
nearest authorized
service facility for
examination, repair
or adjustment.
• Keep power cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance if paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible materials are
placed inside the oven
while cooking.
• When using the
convection or
combination cooking
functions, both the
outside and inside of the
oven will become hot.
Always use hot pads to
remove containers of
food and accessories such
as broiler pan, oven shelf
and temperature probe.
• As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used by
children.
— Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles from
paper or plastic con-
tainers before placing
them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven
for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
— If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn
the oven off and
disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the
door is opened, the fire
may spread.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
• The temperature probe
in the microwave but not
inserted in the food.
• Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
• The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave
wall.
• Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
• Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
Foods
• Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
• Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
more than a minute or
two may cause damage to
the oven and could start a
fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron
and can shorten the life
of the oven.
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
• Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode
and should not be heated
in this microwave oven.
Such use of the
• Foods with unbroken
outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg
yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
microwave oven could
result in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
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• Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with the
lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
• Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resulting in
injury.
SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
distribute the heat
Microwaved water and
other liquids do not
always bubble when
they reach the boiling
point. They can actually
get superheated and not
bubble at all.
evenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when
warming formula or
breast milk. The container
may feel cooler than the
milk really is. Always test
the milk before feeding
the baby.
• 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.
Superheated liquid will
bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or
when something like a
spoon or tea bag is put
into it.
• Spontaneous boiling—
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids
may start to boil during
or shortly after removal
from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to
stand in the oven for 30
to 40 seconds after the
oven has shut off. Do not
boil liquids in narrow-
necked containers such
as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially
To prevent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave
for 30 seconds before
moving it or putting
anything into it.
• Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to
your oven.
• When cooking pork,
follow the directions
exactly and always cook
the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
170°F. This assures that,
in the remote possibility
that trichina may be
narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the
container is opened,
excessive steam can build
up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
present in the meat, it
will be killed and meat
will be safe to eat.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
• If you use a meat ther-
mometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for
use in microwave ovens.
• Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in micro-
wave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for
• Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.
microwaving.”
• Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transferred from the
heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
• Some styrofoam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper
towel.
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
• “Boilable” cooking
pouches and tightly
• If you are not sure if a
dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in
or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it
should not be used for
microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats,
then the dish is
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If
they are not, plastic could
burst during or immed-
iately after cooking,
• Do not use paper
products when the
microwave/convection
oven is operated in the
convection or
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered
because they form a tight
seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam away from
hands and face.
combination mode.
• Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
microwave-safe.
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• Use foil only as directed
in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in
foil trays less than 3/4″
high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray
to the box. When using
foil in the microwave
• Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-
safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and
may soften or char if
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the
sides of the oven.
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to over-
3 Do not permit children to
use plastic cookware
without complete
cooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
supervision.
The Vent Fan
The fan will operate
automatically under
• In the event of a grease
fire on the surface units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit
by covering the pan
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the
microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature).
Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Clean the underside of
the microwave often. Do
not allow grease to build
up on the microwave or
the fan filters.
• Use care when cleaning
the vent fan filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may
damage the filters.
cookware and use high
heat on surface units only
when necessary.
• When flaming foods
under the microwave,
turn the vent fan off. The
fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
Grounding
Instructions
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
Do not under any circum-
stances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from
the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
installed and grounded.
Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance. If
the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician
or service technician install
an outlet near the
Consult a qualified electri-
cian or service technician if
the grounding instructions
are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
WARNING
grounding plug can result in
a risk of electric shock.
Improper use of the
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by
appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
circuit breaker.
Optional Kits
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH—White
JX41—Black
JX40AL—Almond
When replacing a 36″ or
42″ range hood, filler panel needed for a 42″ opening.
kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not for end-
of-cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3″-wide
filler panels. Two kits are
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low
range, the decorative panel
kit fills in the area between
the microwave and the
range left by the Hi/Low
model.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filler kits are used when
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier.
the microwave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
Features
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
8
10
9
9
825 Watts
1 Temperature Probe.
Use with Temp
Cook/Hold, Convection
Temperature Cook,
Combination
4 Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for
the microwave to
8 Touch Control Panel
Display.
9 Grease Filters.
10 Cooktop Light.
operate.
Temperature Cook,
or Combination Roast.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
5 Door Latches.
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
6 Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
2 Shelf. The metal shelf
must be in place on
the oven floor when
convection or
combination cooking.
Remove the shelf for
microwave-only cooking.
7 Receptacle for
Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely
inserted into the
receptacle before the
oven will Temp Cook,
Convection
3 Broiler Pan. Consists of a
drip pan and a spatter
shield. See Convection
Broiling section for
instructions.
Temperature Cook,
Combination
Temperature Cook,
or Combination Roast.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
You can cook with
convection heat,
microwaves or a
combination of
both. You can cook
by time or by
MICRO
DEFROST
ADD
COOK I & II
AUTO / TIME
30 SEC
CONVECTION
POWER
LEVEL
COOK
BROIL
temperature.
1-10
COMBINATION
You can also let
the microwave
choose the settings
automatically by
using the sensor
features.
COOK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1
Time and Auto Features
Time Cooking
Press
Enter
MICRO COOK I & II (Press once or twice)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice)
Convection COOK
Amount of cooking time.
Amount of defrosting time.
Oven temperature and amount of
cooking time.
Combination COOK
Oven temperature and amount of
cooking time.
Convection BROIL (Press once)
Convection BROIL (Press twice)
HIGH temperature automatically selected.
Enter amount of broiling time.
LOW temperature automatically selected.
Enter amount of broiling time.
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
POWER LEVEL
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10.
Defrosting by Weight
Press
Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once)
Food weight.
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HELP
GUIDES IN BOOK
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Cooking Reference
CONVECTION
TEMP
COOK/HOLD
PROBE
COOK
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
COMBINATION
SENSOR
COOK
ROAST
PROBE
REHEAT
COOK
2
3
Temperature Features
Sensor Features
Probe Cooking
Press
Enter
Press
Enter
Option
TEMP COOK/HOLD
Convection COOK
Food temperature.
POPCORN Starts
immediately!
BEVERAGE Starts
immediately!
Starts
more/less time
Oven temperature
and food
temperature.
Oven temperature
and food
temperature.
Combination COOK
REHEAT
COOK
more/less time
immediately!
Food type 1–7
Combination ROAST MEDIUM
(Press once) automatically
selected.
Combination ROAST WELL
(Press twice) automatically
selected.
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Operating Instructions
Microwave/Convection Cooking
How It Works
Microwave cooking uses
very short, high frequency
Convection cooking
constantly circulates
radio waves. The movement heated air around the
You can cook by time or
by temperature. When
cooking by temperature,
the temperature probe
monitors the internal
temperature of the food
to let you know when it
is ready.
of the microwaves through
the food creates heat and
cooks most foods faster
than regular methods.
Microwave cooking heats
the food, not the cookware
or the interior of the oven.
food. It creates even
browning and sealed-in
flavor by the motion of hot
air over the food surfaces.
Using a combination of
microwave and convection
cooking is also an option.
Comparison Guide
Microwave
Convection
Combination
Cooking
Method
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly for
Hot air circulates around
Microwave energy and
food to produce browned convection heat
fast, thorough cooking. exteriors and seal in juices. combine to cook foods.
Heat
Source
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
Heat
Conduction
Heat produced within
food by instant energy
penetration.
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
Food heats from instant
energy penetration and
heat conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits
Fast, high-efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do not
get hot. Easy clean-up.
Aids in browning and
Shortened cooking
seals in flavor. Cooks some time from microwave
foods faster than
regular ovens.
energy, plus browning
and crisping from
convection heat.
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Cookware
Cookware
Microwave
Convection
Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,
Glass-Ceramic
YES
YES
YES
®
®
(Pyrex, Fire King,
®
Corning Ware, etc.)
Ceramic (cookware
with no metal trim)
YES
YES
YES
Metal
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Plastic Films and Wraps
Paper Products
NO
SOMETIMES*
NO
NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood
NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
Metal pans are recom-
mended for all types of
baked products.
Use glass or glass-ceramic
baking containers. Do not
use cookware with metal
trim. It may cause arcing
which can damage the
cookware, the shelf or the
oven.
Dark or dull finish metal
pans are best for breads
and pies because they
absorb heat and produce
crisper crust.
Heat-resistant plastic
microwave cookware (safe
to 400°F.) may be used.
Shiny aluminum pans are
better for cakes, cookies or
muffins because these pans
reflect heat and help
produce a light, tender
crust.
Use glass or glass-ceramic
casserole or baking dishes
for egg and cheese recipes
because they are easier to
clean.
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power
Levels
Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven can
to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this is
shown with power level 3—
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
be compared to the surface the defrost cycle. If micro-
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
units on a range. High
(power level 10) or full
power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%
power. Each power level
gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
wave energy did not cycle
off, the outside of the food
would cook before the
inside was defrosted.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:
How to Change the
Power Level
Power Level Best Uses
The power level may be
entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for MICRO COOK,
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be
changed during time
countdown.
High 10
Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and
need less stirring or
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking of
meat and
poultry;
baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking
and tenderiz-
ing such as
stews and less
tender cuts of
meat.
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II or select Time
Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power
level 1–10.
rotating of the food.
Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Low 3
Defrosting
without
cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
5 Press START.
Warm 1
Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
butter.
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Time Features
Micro Cook
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook II
MICRO
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
COOK I & II
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II.
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DISPLAY ON/OFF
2 Enter the first cook time.
You may open the door
during Micro Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
START
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II.
4 Press MICRO COOK
I & II again.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
5 Enter the second cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
4 Press START.
7 Press START.
At the end of Micro Cook I,
Micro Cook II counts
down.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb.
1
7 to 9 min.,
In 1 ⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after
half of time.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
1
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch
18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch
1
1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch
10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half
of time.
1
1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
(frozen,
chopped)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1
1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 1 ⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.)
water.
(wedges)
8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb.
1
7 to 9 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Vegetable
Corn
Amount
Time
Comments
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears
3 to 4 min.
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 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
5 to 6 min.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear
Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
white)
(6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet or white)
3 to 4 min.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen,
chopped
and leaf)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Squash
1
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced
and yellow)
5 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash
8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide for suggested times.
Defrosting Tips
DEFROST
AUTO / 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. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Power level 3 is automati-
cally set, but you may
change this for more flexi-
bility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
• Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and micro-
waved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it
to a microwave-safe dish.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about
half; power level 10 cuts
the total time to approxi-
mately 1/3. Rotate or stir
food frequently.
• Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out for
more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
4 Turn food over when
the oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the Auto Feature
section.)
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
• For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating at
High power.
roasts, use Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
before cooking.
• When defrosted, food
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or
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Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
7 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Let
stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
6 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
16 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave 2
to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
1
cut up (2 ⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
1
(2 ⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
per lb.
side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
per lb.
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Convection Cooking
For Best Results
CONVECTION
• Allow at least one inch
between the pan and the
walls of the oven.
COOK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• When converting your
favorite recipe from
regular oven cooking
to convection cooking,
lower the oven
temperature 25–50°F.
and check food at the
minimum time.
4
5
6
Use the shelf on the oven floor
when convection cooking.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
How to Convection Cook
1 Press Convection COOK.
START
2 Enter the desired oven
temperature.
3 To preheat, press
What happens when
Convection Cooking…
During convection
cooking a heating
Cooking Tip
START. If you do not
open the door within
30 minutes the oven will
turn off automatically.
Some foods cook faster
using convection cooking
than in regular oven
cooking.
element is used to raise
the temperature of the
air inside the oven. Any
oven temperature from
225°F. to 450°F. may
be programmed. A fan
circulates the heated
air throughout the
oven, over and around
the food, producing
golden brown exteriors
and rich, moist
4 When the temperature
is reached, the oven
signals. Place the food
in the oven.
Resume Feature
If your foods are not quite
done you can bake them
for two more minutes at
your previous settings
5 Enter the desired
cooking time.
using the Resume feature.
6 Press START.
1 Press Convection COOK.
2 Press START.
If you do not want to
preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.
interiors.
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Combination Cooking
For Best Results
COMBINATION
• Allow at least one inch
between the pan and the
walls of the oven.
COOK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• When converting your
favorite recipe from
regular oven cooking to
convection cooking,
lower the oven
temperature 25–50°F.
and check food at the
minimum time.
4
5
6
Use the shelf on the oven floor
when combination cooking.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
How to Combination Cook
1 Press Combination
COOK.
START
2 Enter the desired oven
temperature.
What happens when
Combination Cooking…
Combination cooking
combines microwave
cooking and convection
cooking. The microwave
energy cooks food
quickly and convection
circulation of heated
air browns foods
Cooking Tips
3 To preheat, press
START. If you do not
open the door within 30
minutes the oven will
turn off automatically.
• Do not use metal
cookware with
Combination Cook.
• Check the Cookware and
Accessories section for
correct cookware when
combination cooking.
4 When the temperature
is reached, the oven
signals. Place the food in
the oven.
• Place meat in a glass
dish on a trivet to collect
juices and prevent
spattering.
5 Enter the desired
cooking time.
beautifully.
6 Press START.
If you do not want to
preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Convection Broiling
How to Convection Broil
Cooking Tips
BROIL
• If meat has fat or gristle
around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through
both about 2 inches
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
apart. If desired, fat may
be trimmed, leaving a
layer about 1/8 inch
thick. This will help keep
spattering and smoking
to a minimum.
Convection Broil—Place the
broiler pan (spatter shield and
drip pan) on top of the shelf.
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DISPLAY ON/OFF
1 Press Convection BROIL
once for HIGH (450°F.)
or twice for LOW
START
(425°F.).
• When using the broiler
pan, be sure to use the
spatter shield; otherwise,
meat juices may become
hot enough to catch fire.
What happens when
Convection Broiling…
Broiling is cooking by
intense top heat. The
metal shelf must be in
place on the shelf
supports when
convection broiling.
Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be
broiled.
2 To preheat, press
START.
3 When the temperature
is reached, the oven
signals. Place the food on • If you use aluminum foil
the broiler pan and place
it on the oven shelf. If
the oven door remains
closed, the oven will hold
the temperature for
30 minutes and then
shut off.
to line the drip pan or
spatter shield, you must
mold the foil tightly to it.
Cut slits in the spatter
shield so fat and meat
juices drain into the drip
pan.
4 Enter the desired
broiling time.
5 Press START.
If you do not want to
preheat, skip steps 2 and 3.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set
The power level can be
cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2
pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature
two ways:
• It can be used as a quick
• It will add 30 seconds to
ADD
30 SEC
way to set 30 seconds of
the time counting down
cooking time.
each time the pad is
pressed.
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Operating Instructions
Auto Feature
Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Time
feature gives you two ways
to defrost frozen foods.
Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for
Auto Defrost or twice for
Time Defrost.
Conversion Guide
DEFROST
If the weight of food is
stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
AUTO / TIME
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
Weight of
Food in
Ounces
Enter Food
Weight
(tenths of
a pound)
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Use Auto Defrost for meat,
poultry and fish. Use Time
Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
START
1–2
3
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
Auto Defrost automatically
sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give
even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
4–5
6–7
8
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter
food weight. For
example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
3 Press START.
• Remove meat from
package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
(Time Defrost is
explained in the Time
Features section.)
• Twice during defrost, the
oven signals TURN. At
each TURN signal, turn
the food over. Remove
defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small
pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most
meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Temperature Features
Temperature Probe
The Temperature Probe
Cooking Tips
Cable
End
Handle
Sensor
The temperature probe is
a food thermometer that
monitors the temperature
of the food. The probe
must be used when using
Temp Cook/Hold,
Convection Temperature
Cook, Combination
Temperature Cook, or
Combination Roast.
• Do not twist, drop or
bend the probe.
• Be sure frozen food has
been completely
defrosted before
inserting the probe. The
probe may break off if
used in frozen foods.
Appearance may vary
What happens when you
use the probe…
• Cover foods loosely for
moisture control and
quick, even heating.
Cooking with the
probe allows you to
heat food to a certain
temperature. This is
the best way to cook
many foods.
The probe is not
recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and
foods which are difficult
to cook precisely by
temperature. Use the
Micro Cook setting for
these foods.
• Use a lower power level
with the probe; foods will
take longer to cook but
they will heat more
evenly.
• Make sure the cable end
is inserted all the way into
the oven wall receptacle.
• Insert the probe into the
center of the food. Make
sure the handle does not
touch the food or the top
or sides of the oven.
• Do not leave the probe
in the oven if it’s not
inserted in food. If it
touches the oven wall, it
may damage the oven.
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
Temp Cook/Hold
How to Use the Probe to
Temp Cook
TEMP
COOK/HOLD
1 Insert the temperature
probe in the center of
the food and attach it
securely in the oven wall.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
2 Press TEMP
COOK/HOLD.
START
3 Enter the desired food
temperature.
4 Change power level if
you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
5 Press START.
6 When the temperature is
reached, the microwave
will signal. Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The oven
beeps when the hold
time is complete.
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Convection
Temperature Cooking
For Best Results
CONVECTION
• Allow at least one inch
between the pan and the
walls of the oven.
COOK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• When converting your
favorite recipe from
regular oven cooking
to convection cooking,
lower the oven
temperature 25–50°F.
and check food at
minimum time.
4
5
6
Use the shelf on the oven floor
when convection cooking.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
How to Convection Cook
with the Temperature Probe
START
1 Insert the probe in the
food and attach it
securely to the oven wall.
2 Press Convection COOK.
3 Enter the desired oven
temperature.
4 Enter the desired food
temperature. Any food
temperature from 90°F.
to 199°F. may be
Convection Cooking with
the temperature probe…
programmed.
Convection cooking
with the temperature
probe allows you to
cook foods precisely to
the degree of doneness
desired, while the
constantly circulating
hot air assures even
cooking and browning.
5 Press START.
The temperature probe
monitors the temperature
of the food and turns the
oven off automatically
when the desired
temperature is reached.
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
Combination
Temperature Cooking
For Best Results
COMBINATION
• Allow at least one inch
between the pan and the
walls of the oven.
COOK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• When converting your
favorite recipe from
regular oven cooking
to convection cooking,
lower the oven
temperature 25–50°F.
and check food at
minimum time.
4
5
6
Use the shelf on the oven floor
when combination cooking.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
How to Combination Cook
with the Temperature Probe
START
1 Insert the probe in the
food and attach it
securely to the oven wall.
2 Press Combination
COOK.
3 Enter the desired oven
temperature.
4 Enter the desired food
temperature. Any food
temperature from 90°F.
to 199°F. may be
Combination Cooking with
the temperature probe…
Combination cooking
with the temperature
probe allows you to
enjoy the benefits of
combination cooking
with the precision of
the temperature probe.
programmed.
5 Press START.
The temperature probe
monitors the temperature
of the food and turns the
oven off automatically
when the desired
temperature is reached.
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Combination Roast
Cooking Tips
ROAST
• The metal shelf must be
on the oven floor during
Combination Roast.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• Place food in a glass dish
on a trivet.
Use the shelf on the oven floor
when combination roasting.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
• Just as in regular
How to Combination Roast
roasting, only tender
roasts should be roasted
by using the probe. Less
tender roasts should be
microwaved by time.
1 Insert the probe in the
food and attach it
securely to the oven wall.
START
2 Press Combination
ROAST once for medium
or twice for well done.
• Insert the probe
horizontally into the
center meaty area not
touching bone or fat.
Make sure the handle
does not touch the food
or the top or sides of the
oven.
3 Press START.
When the programmed
temperature is reached,
the oven holds the food at
that temperature for up to
1 hour.
What happens in
Combination Roast…
Combination Roast is
similar to Combination
Temperature Cooking.
It uses both microwave
and convection
cooking as well as the
temperature probe.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Humidity Sensor
What happens when
using the Sensor
Features…
The Sensor Features
detect the increasing
humidity released
during cooking. The
oven automatically
adjusts the cooking
time to various types
and amounts of food.
Covered
Dry off dishes so they don’t
mislead the sensor.
• The proper containers
and covers are essential
for best sensor cooking.
• Be sure the outside of
the cooking containers
and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry
before placing food in
the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into
steam can mislead the
sensor.
Vented
• Always use microwave-
safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use
tight sealing plastic
containers—they can
prevent steam from
escaping and cause food
to overcook.
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Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
POPCORN
1 Follow package instruc-
tions, using Micro Cook
If you find that the brand of
if the package is less than popcorn you use underpops
1
9
EXPRESS COOK
1.75 ounces or larger
than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn
in the center of the
microwave.
or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract
20–30 seconds to the
(less time)
(more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
automatic popping time.
To add time:
2 Press POPCORN. The
oven starts immediately.
After pressing POPCORN,
press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when cooking
popcorn.
If you open the door while
“POPCORN” is displayed,
“SENSOR ERROR” will
appear. Close the door,
press CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
Press 9 again to add another
10 seconds (total 30
seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 1 immediately after
the oven starts for 20
seconds less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce
cooking time another 10
seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
Beverage
Press BEVERAGE to heat a
cup of coffee or other
beverage.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
BEVERAGE
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Reheat
How to Use the Reheat
Feature
1 Place covered food in
the oven. Press
REHEAT. The oven
starts immediately.
Some Foods Not
Recommended For Use With
Reheat
REHEAT
It is best to use Micro Cook
for these foods:
For reheating single servings
of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.
• Bread products.
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins
counting down.
• Foods that must be
reheated uncovered.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Reheat feature.
• Foods that need to be
stirred or rotated.
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting
down. If the door is
opened, close it and press
START immediately.
• Foods calling for a dry
look or crisp surface after
reheating.
After removing food from the
oven, stir, if possible, to even
out the temperature. If food is
not hot enough, use Micro
Cook to reheat for more time.
Reheated foods may have
wide variations in
temperature. Some areas
may be extremely hot.
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Cook
How to Sensor Cook
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting
down. If the door is
opened, close it and press
START immediately.
1 Place covered food in the
oven. Press COOK and
the desired food type.
The oven will start
COOK
The Cook feature gives you easy,
automatic results with a variety
of foods.
immediately.
NOTE: If the food is not
done enough, use Micro
Cook to cook for more
time.
NOTE: You may also scroll
through the food type list
by tapping the COOK pad.
When the desired food
type appears, press
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Cook feature.
START.
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time
remaining is counting
down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
Cooking Guide
Food Type
Amount
Comments
1 Canned Vegetables
2 Frozen Vegetables
4–16 oz.
4–16 oz.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Follow package instructions for
adding water. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables
4 Potatoes
4–16 oz.
1/2–2 lbs.
4–16 oz.
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on the oven floor.
5 Fish Fillets
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6 Chicken Pieces
1–8
pieces
7 Ground Meats
1/2–3 lbs.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble
meat into dish. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir
at signal.
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)
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Operating Instructions
Other Features
Help
The HELP pad displays
feature information and
helpful hints. Press HELP,
then select a feature pad.
HELP
Cooking Complete
Reminder
To remind you that you
have food in the oven, the
minute until you either
open the oven door or
oven will display “FOOD IS press CLEAR/OFF.
READY” and beep once a
Shelf
• Never use the shelf for
microwave-only cooking.
Remove the shelf from
the oven when
• Use potholders when
handling the shelf and
cookware. They will be
hot.
microwave-only cooking.
• Do not use the broiler
pan or spatter shield
while microwaving.
• Always place the shelf on
the floor of the oven for
convection and
• Place the shelf on the
upper supports for
convection broiling.
combination cooking.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display
off, press and hold 0 for
about three seconds.
To redisplay the clock,
repeat.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
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Clock
Press to enter the time of
day or to check the time of
day while microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM/PM.
CLOCK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4 Press START or CLOCK.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the
display can be changed.
Press and hold the AM/PM
pad about 3 seconds to
bring up the display. Select
1–5 for slow to fast scroll
speed.
AM/PM
SCROLL SPEED
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set 3 Select any combination
the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
of Defrost Auto/Time,
Micro Cook I & II, Temp
Cook/Hold, or
DELAY
START
1 Press DELAY START.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Combination Roast.
4
5
6
2 Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure
the microwave clock
shows the correct time
of day.)
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4 Press START.
7
8
9
0
The Delay Start time will be
displayed plus “DS.” The
oven will automatically
start at the delayed time.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
The time of day may be
displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off operates as
a minute timer and can be
used at any time, even
When time is up, the oven
will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press TIMER
ON/OFF.
TIMER
ON/OFF
when the oven is operating.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicator
will be lit while the timer
is operating.
7
8
9
2 Enter time you want to
count down.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF
to start.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting
many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without
opening the door or
clearing the display.
START
PAUSE
Reminder
The Reminder feature can
be used like an alarm clock
and can be used at any
time, even when the oven
is operating. The
3 Select AM or PM.
REMINDER
4 Press REMINDER. When
Reminder signal occurs,
press REMINDER to turn
it off. The Reminder
time may be displayed by
pressing REMINDER.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Reminder time can be set
up to 24 hours later.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
1 Press REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator
will remain lit to show that
the Reminder is set. To
clear the Reminder before
it occurs, press
REMINDER, then 0. The
REM indicator will no
longer be lit.
AM/PM
2 Enter the time you want
the oven to remind you.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
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Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control
panel to prevent the
microwave from being
To lock or unlock the
controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about
CLEAR
OFF
accidentally started or used three seconds. When the
by children.
control panel is locked, an
“L” will be displayed to the
extreme right.
Vent Fan
The vent fan removes
steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for
high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed or a third
time to turn the fan off.
VENT
FAN
HI-LO-OFF
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature
protects the microwave
from too much heat rising
from the cooktop below it.
It automatically turns on at
low speed if it senses too
much heat.
If you have turned the fan
on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. The fan
will automatically turn off
when the internal parts are
cool. It may stay on for 30
minutes or more after the
cooktop and microwave
controls are turned off.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features
Surface Light
Press SURFACE LIGHT
once for bright light, twice
for the night light or three
times to turn the light off.
SURFACE
LIGHT
BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF
Sound Level
The beeper sound level
can be adjusted. Press
SOUND LEVEL. Choose
0–3 for mute to loud.
SOUND
LEVEL
0-1-2-3
Auto Nite Light
You can set the night
light to turn on and off
automatically at any time
you want.
NITE will stay lit to remind
you that the feature is set.
You can review the auto
nite light settings by
pressing AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
AUTO
NITE LIGHT
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
To erase your settings
and turn off the automatic
feature, press AUTO NITE
LIGHT, then 0.
2 Enter the time you want
the light to turn on.
Select AM or PM.
AM/PM
3 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT again and enter
the time you want the
light to turn off. Select
AM or PM.
4 Press AUTO NITE
LIGHT.
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in
the food.
• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the
microwave walls.
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of
foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,
which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
Venting
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
Open the oven door a few
minutes after cooking to
air out the inside. An
occasional thorough
NOTE: Be certain the power
is off before cleaning any
part of this oven.
wiping with a solution of
baking soda and water
keeps the inside fresh.
How to Clean
the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
Temperature Probe
Broiler Pan
(Spatter Shield and Drip Pan)
Clean immediately after
using. To clean, wipe with
Remove spatter shield
sudsy cloth, then rub lightly from drip pan. Carefully
with plastic scouring ball if
necessary. Rinse and dry.
The probe can also be
pour grease from drip pan
into proper container.
Clean immediately after
using. If necessary, scour
with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad in hot, soapy
water. If food has burned
on, sprinkle spatter shield
while hot with detergent
and cover with wet paper
towels or a dish cloth to
soak loose burned-on
washed in the dishwasher.
Shelf
Some spatters can be
removed with a paper
Clean with mild
soap and water or in the
towel, others may require a dishwasher. Do not clean
damp cloth. Remove
in a self-cleaning oven.
greasy spatters with a sudsy
cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp
utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part of
your microwave.
foods. The broiler pan
can also be washed in the
dishwasher.
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How to Clean
the Outside
Case
Bottom
Do not use cleaners
containing ammonia or
alcohol on the
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
microwave oven.
Ammonia or alcohol can
damage the appearance
of the microwave.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Clean off the grease and
Dry thoroughly. Do not use dust on the bottom often.
cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they
can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the
control panel.
Use a solution of warm
water and detergent.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the micro-
wave. Use only mild, non-
abrasive detergents
applied with a clean sponge
or soft cloth. Rinse well.
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Helpful Information
Light Bulb Replacement
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
1 To replace combination
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool before
removing. Break the
adhesive seal by gently
unscrewing the bulbs.
Replace with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs.
Order WB02X4253 from
your GE supplier. High
intensity 40-watt bulbs
(40S11N/1), available
in supermarkets and
hardware stores, may
also be used for
cooktop light/night
light, first disconnect the
power at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel
or pull the plug.
4 Raise light compartment
cover and replace the
screw. Connect electrical
power to the oven.
2 Remove the screw on the
right side of the light
compartment cover and
lower the cover until it
stops.
replacements.
REMOVE SCREW
Oven Light
1 To replace the oven
light, first disconnect the
power at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel
or pull the plug.
3 Next, remove the single
screw located above the
door near the center of
the oven that secures the
light housing.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 40-watt
incandescent bulb
(WB02X4253), available
from your GE supplier.
2 Remove the top grille by
taking out the 2 screws
that hold it in place.
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The Exhaust Feature
The Vent Fan
The vent fan has 2 metal
reusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also use
a charcoal filter.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
Reusable Grease
Filters
The metal filters trap
For this reason, the filters
grease released by foods on must ALWAYS be in place
the cooktop. They also
prevent flames from foods
on the cooktop from
damaging the inside of the
microwave.
when the hood is used.
The grease filters should
be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter
To remove, slide it to the
rear using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
before replacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the frame slot on the
back of the opening. Pull
up and to the front to lock
into place.
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
around in hot water and
detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia
products because they will
darken the metal. Light
brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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The Exhaust Feature
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
If the model is not vented
to the outside, the air will
be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke
and odors.
The charcoal filter should
be replaced when it is
noticeably dirty or dis-
colored (usually after 6 to
12 months, depending on
hood usage).
The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned. It
must be replaced. Order
Part No. WB02X9883
from your GE supplier.
To Remove
Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by
removing the 2 screws that
hold it in place. Slide the
filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
Remove 2 grille screws to
remove the grille.
To Install
Charcoal Filter
To install a new filter,
remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from the
new filter.
Insert the filter into the
top opening of the oven as
shown. It will rest at an
angle on 2 side support
tabs and in front of the
right rear tab. Replace
the grille and 2 screws.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
What to Do
Oven will not
start
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the
into wall outlet.
oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Probe has been
forgotten or not
inserted properly.
• Insert the probe properly into the wall
receptacle.
“PLEASE INSERT
PROBE “ appears
on display
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears on display
When using a Sensor
feature, the door was
opened before steam
could be detected.
• Do not open door until steam is
sensed and time is shown counting
down on display.
Steam was not detected
in maximum amount of
time.
•
Use Micro Cook to heat for more time.
Floor of the oven is The cooktop light is
• This is normal.
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
located below the oven
floor. When the light
is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the wall
“BAD PROBE”
appears on display
completely inserted
receptacle.
into the wall receptacle.
The probe is defective.
• Replace the probe.
The control has been
locked.
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
“LOCKED” appears
on display
Sensor Reheat is for
single servings of
recommended foods.
• Use Micro Cook for large amounts
of food.
Food amount too
large for Sensor
Reheat
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
What to Do
“HOT—OVEN IS
HOT” appears on
display
The temperature inside • This is normal.
the oven is greater than
200°F.
One of the sensor
cooking pads was
pressed when the
temperature inside
the oven was greater
than 200°F.
• These features will not operate when
the oven is hot.
You hear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
You have tried to start
the Reminder without
a valid time of day.
• Start over and enter a valid time of
day.
You have tried to start
the Auto Nite Light
without a valid time of
day entered for the
on-time and off-time.
• Start over and enter a valid time of
day.
You have tried to change • Many of the oven’s features are preset
the power level when it is
not allowed.
and cannot be changed.
Things That
Are Normal
• Steam or vapor escaping
from around the door.
• TV-radio interference
might be noticed while
using the microwave.
• Light reflection around
Similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances, it does not
indicate a problem with
the microwave. Plug the
microwave into a different
electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away
from the microwave as
possible, or check the
position and signal of
the TV/radio antenna.
door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and
change in the blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
• Dull thumping sound
while oven is operating.
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Notes
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GE Service Numbers
We’ll be there!
GE Answer Center®
Open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
800.626.2000
In-Home Repair
Service
We provide expert repair
service, scheduled at a
time that’s convenient for
you.
Our factory-trained
technicians know your
appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be
handled in just one visit.
800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737)
For Customers With
Special Needs
GE will provide Braille
controls for a variety of GE
Consumers with impaired
hearing or speech who
appliances, and a brochure have access to a TDD or a
800.626.2000
to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for
persons with limited
mobility.
conventional tele-
typewriter may call
800-833-4322 to request
information or service.
TDD
800-833-4322
Service Contracts
With a service contract GE
Consumer Service will still
be there after your
With a multiple-year
contract, you’re assured of
future service at today’s
prices.
800-626-2224
warranty expires.
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Parts and
Accessories
Individuals qualified to
service their own
appliances can have
parts or accessories sent
directly to their home.
VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are
accepted.
800-626-2002
Further Service
If for some reason you are
not happy with the service
you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further
help.
Finally, if your problem is
still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
First, contact the people
who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you
are not pleased.
Next, if you are still not
pleased, write all the
details—including
your phone number—to:
Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Louisville, KY 40225
Para los clientes de
habla hispana
Para obtener la versión en
español de este manual,
llame a GE Answer
Center®, servicio de
información para el
consumidor, teléfono
800.626.2000.
800.626.2000
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MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
What Is Covered
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
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purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to re-
pair or replace any part of the microwave oven
that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is
the same except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to the
service shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the tenth year
from the date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a replacement All warranty service will be provided by our
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.
Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care® servicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
What Is Not Covered
Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.
• Service trips to your home to teach you
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical,
how to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. 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:
exhausting and other connecting facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
•
Improper installation.
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 4022
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