GE Microwave Oven JEM23L User Manual

Microwave Oven  
Problem  
instructions ...................3-5  
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2  
More questions  
GE Answer  
Care and  
22  
1
Operating Instructions, Tips  
Control Panel  
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
LightBulbReplacement............................22  
Aluminum  
15, 17, 19  
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
....................................14  
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Beverage Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
23  
Adapter  
Code Reheat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
ControlPanel..............................................8,9  
Cooking Complete Reminder .....................7  
Cooking Guide  
ExtensionCords...........................................23  
Grounding instructions.......................22, 23  
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Dinner Plate Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Features  
Consumer Services ..................27  
ApplianceRegistration.................................2  
Important Phone Numbers .......................27  
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2  
Cover  
Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Heating or Reheating Guide .....................18  
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
10  
MicrowavingTips..........................................6  
Minute Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
10  
Models:  
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Power Levels .................6,8- 12, 14, 18-20  
ProgramCooking...........................................9  
Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Time Cook  
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Before you request service...  
Before using your oven,  
read this book carefully.  
Be sure your microwave  
oven is registered.  
It intended to help you operate  
and maintain your new microwave  
oven properly.  
Check the Problem Solver in the  
back of this book. It lists causes of  
minor operating problems that you  
can correct yourself.  
It is important that we know  
the location of your microwave  
oven should a need occur for  
adjustments.  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
Your supplier is responsible for  
registering you as  
owner.  
All these things are normal  
with your microwave oven.  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Please check with your supplier  
to be sure he has done so; also  
send in your Consumer Product  
Ownership Registration Card.  
If you move, or if you are not  
the original purchaser, please  
write to us, stating model and  
serial numbers.  
Steam or vapor escaping from  
around the door.  
Consumer Affairs  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change  
in blower sound may occur while  
Write down the model and  
serial numbers.  
operating power  
than high.  
other  
appliance must be  
Please be certain that it is.  
You’ll find them on a label inside  
the oven.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
Write to:  
GE Appliances  
These numbers are also on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
that came with  
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.  
Range Product Service  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
microwave oven. Before  
sending in this card, please write  
you received a  
damaged oven...  
these  
here:  
Immediately contact the dealer (or  
builder) that sold you the oven.  
Model Number  
Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your microwave oven.  
(c)  
Not Operate the  
if it is damaged. is  
(a) Do Not  
door  
operate this oven with  
particularly important that the oven door close  
since  
operation  
properly  
door  
that there is  
result in  
to microwave  
It  
with the safety  
(2) hinges and latches (broken or  
door and  
any object between the oven  
front face and  
residue to  
or allow  
or  
(d)  
or repaired  
service  
sealing surfaces.  
by anyone except properly  
personnel.  
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(continued)  
the oven tray  
become too hot  
—Do  
pop popcorn in your microwave oven  
in a special microwave popcorn accessory  
touch. Be touching the tray during and  
or  
you  
popcorn labeled for use in  
microwave ovens.  
*Foods cooked in liquids (such as  
tend boil over more rapidly than foods  
containing less moisture. Should  
refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for  
instructions on how to clean the inside of  
the oven.  
—Do not overcook potatoes..  
could dehydrate  
causing damage to oven.  
and catch  
—Do not operate the oven  
damage to the  
empty to avoid  
the danger of  
If  
by accident the oven  
run  
a
or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid  
operating the oven empty at  
energy prolongs the  
—Do use the for storage purposes.  
Do not  
times-it saves  
of the  
a thermometer in  
food you  
microwaving  
designed or recommended for  
microwave  
the thermometer  
in the  
paper products, cooking utensils  
or food in the oven when  
in use,  
cookware designed  
should  
oven  
ignite, keep  
for microwave cooking is very useful,  
oven door closed, turn oven off, and  
power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or  
circuit breaker  
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic  
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions  
as are glass or ceramic materials  
or char if  
to short periods of  
overworking. In longer exposures to overcooking,  
the food and cookware ignite. For these  
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
example, closed jars-will  
reasons: 1) Use ’microwave-safe plastics  
use them in strict compliance with  
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.  
subject empty cookware to  
explode and  
not be heated this  
microwave oven. Such  
of  
microwave  
oven could result in injury.  
Avoid heating baby  
without their lids; especially  
mixtures.  
glass jars, even  
microwaving. 3)  
not  
children to  
and egg  
plastic cookware without complete supervision.  
defrost frozen beverages  
necked carbonated beverages).  
Even if the container opened, pressure  
cooking pork, follow  
exactly and always cook  
temperature at least  
meat to an  
assures that,  
build  
can  
in injury.  
container burst, possibly  
remote possibility that trichina maybe  
in  
meat, it  
be  
meat  
be safe eat.  
Use  
dinners  
as  
in this  
be  
in foil trays  
than  
tray  
Do  
boil eggs in  
Pressure  
3/4” high; remove top foil cover and  
will build up  
egg yolk  
will cause it to  
to box.  
in the microwave oven,  
burst, possibly resulting injury.  
1 inch away from sides  
with  
such  
outer  
of  
* Cookware  
sausages, tomatoes, apples,  
because of heat  
livers and other giblets,  
(see previous  
the heated food. Pot holders may  
and  
caution)  
be  
to  
the  
be pierced  
during  
cookware.  
cooking.  
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and  
Not plastic  
is  
for use in  
Be careful when opening  
containers hot f@  
the package for  
proper use.  
including  
bags, cooking  
pouches and boxes. To prevent  
possible injury, direct steam away  
boiling—Under  
certain  
liquids may  
boil  
or  
after removal from  
the microwave oven. To  
burns from splashing  
stir  
briefly before  
container from  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
removing  
the microwave  
this  
to be  
under a  
.
tightly  
converts this oven to  
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as  
directed by package. If are not, plastic  
burst during or immediately after cooking,  
a
built-in wall  
possibly resulting injury.  
plastic  
containers should beat least partially uncovered  
because they form a tight  
with containers tightly covered with ‘plastic wrap,  
remove covering  
direct  
away  
from hands and face.  
IF YOU NEED  
if your problem is still  
FIRST, contact the people who  
To  
service, see the  
not resolved, write:  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
Consumer Services page in the  
back of this book.  
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, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
20 North  
Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville. KY 40225  
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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave  
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass  
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard  
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not  
metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen  
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable  
for microwaving.”  
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap  
be used to cover dishes in order to retain  
moisture  
prevent spattering. Be sure to vent  
plastic wrap so steam can escape.  
Some microwaved foods require stirring,  
rotating or rearranging.  
the Cooking Guide.  
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are  
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce  
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent  
bursting.  
you are not  
sure if a dish is  
microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place  
in the oven both  
the dish you are  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
testing  
a glass  
measuring cup  
filled with one cup  
water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the  
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,  
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish  
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,  
then the dish is microwave-safe.  
LEVELS (1-10)  
Variable power levels add flexibility to your  
microwave cooking. The power levels on your  
microwave oven can be compared to the surface  
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full  
power is the fastest way to cook and gives you  
100% power. Each power level gives you microwave  
energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is  
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.  
Here are some examples of uses for various power  
levels:  
microwave energy  
energy of the time.  
of the time. Power Level 3 is  
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.  
Fish, bacon, vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
High 10  
Medium 7  
Medium 5  
Low 3  
Gentle cooking of meat and  
poultry; baking casseroles  
and reheating.  
Slow cooking and tenderizing  
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such as stews and  
tender  
I cuts of meat.  
Defrosting without cooking;  
simmering; delicate  
Keeping food warm without  
overcooking; softening butter.  
warm  
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1. Door Latches.  
6. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place  
when using the oven. Cooking performance  
will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place.  
The tray may be removed for cleaning.  
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of  
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.  
3. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave  
7. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes  
energy distributing system. Do not remove this  
for many frequently prepared foods.  
cover. You will  
the oven.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are  
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.  
4. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your  
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5. Door Open Button. Press to open door. Door  
must be securely latched for oven to operate.  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
(For all cooking and reheating features)  
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a  
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the pad.  
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL  
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the  
touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.  
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or  
temperature during cooking functions, power  
level being used, cooking mode and instructions.  
10. START. After all selections are made, touch this  
pad to start the oven.  
11. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day  
or check time of day while microwaving. To set  
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time  
2.  
DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic  
power level 3 (Low).  
of day. For example, if time is  
pads 1, 3 and O and will  
touch number  
in display.  
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected  
amount of time using automatic power level  
10 (High).  
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or  
change time, simply repeat above process.  
4. 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. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add  
30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.  
13.  
TIMER. This feature uses no  
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen  
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a  
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.  
5. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to  
cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.  
14. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food  
weight, then START. The oven automatically  
sets power levels and defrosting time.  
6. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad, then START to  
reheat a beverage.  
7.  
8.  
PLATE. Touch this pad, then START  
to reheat a plate of leftovers.  
15. CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick  
reheating of a variety of foods using different  
times and power levels.  
COOK. Touch the number I through  
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level  
10. For example, touch 2 then START for  
2 minutes at power level 10.  
16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter  
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,  
power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.  
9. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole  
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and  
MINUTE.  
17.  
When touched, it shuts off the  
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).  
When You Plug in the Oven  
The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and  
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights  
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.  
If power is disrupted at any time, the previous  
sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after  
touching the  
pad.  
Touch the  
pad, set the Clock and oven  
is ready for use.  
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REHEAT  
CODE  
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BEVERAGE  
REHEAT  
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Program  
Use your Touch Control Panel to Quick Reheat and  
Auto Defrost— with the oven setting the power levels  
and cooking or heating times; to Time Cook or Time  
Defrost, using your choice of power levels from  
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a  
preset time and power level for reheating foods; to  
cook popcorn using a preset time and power level;  
to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using the  
Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time  
kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.  
Create your own programs to suit your individual  
cooking style. For example: program a hold time  
between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II; set  
Time Cook I & 11 for a two-stage program using  
different times and power levels.  
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HOW TO USE  
The Minute/Second Timer  
Using a Holding Time  
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing  
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to  
program a “holding time” between microwave  
cooking functions. The time can range from one  
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding  
or standing time may be found in some of your  
own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.  
functions:  
It operates as a minute timer.  
It can be set to delay cooking.  
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.  
The Minute/Second Timer operates without  
microwave energy.  
Programming Delayed Cooking  
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call  
Step 1: Touch  
TIMER pad.  
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,  
touch either TIME COOK I & II pad and enter cook  
Step 2: Touch number pads 3 and MINUTE  
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).  
time. Touch  
TIMER and enter number of  
minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer  
will count down to zero and cooking will begin.  
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting  
down. The timer signals when time is up.  
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook  
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for  
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook  
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:  
Step 4: Set standing or hold  
time by touching  
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.  
Step 2: Touch TIME  
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for  
ten minutes.  
DEFROST pad.  
TIME  
DEFROST  
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK  
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5  
and MINUTE for 15 minutes  
defrosting time. (Defrosting is  
set on power level  
3 but can be changed by touching  
the POWER LEVEL pad and the  
desired power level.)  
MINUTE  
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of  
cooking time.  
Step 8: Touch START. As  
each function is automatically  
performed, oven display shows  
START  
instructions entered and the  
function. When time is up, the  
oven signals and flashes “End.”  
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Time Defrost  
Level 3)  
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven  
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of  
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of  
a microwave oven.  
and close door. Be sure package contains no  
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.  
TIME  
Power level 3 (Low) is automatically set when you  
press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change  
this for more flexibility.  
DEFROST  
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.  
Step 3: Select one half of the total  
time  
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,  
touch pads 4 and MINUTE for 4 minutes.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME DEFROST.  
2. Select defrosting time.  
Step 4: Touch START. When  
the cycle is completed, the oven  
START  
signals  
flashes “End,” then  
shuts off.  
3. Press  
LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
5. Press START.  
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and  
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining  
defrosting time and touch START.  
of  
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”  
open the door, remove the package and separate  
strawberries to finish defrosting.  
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,  
defrost a 10 oz.  
following the  
of frozen  
.
at  
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,  
defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage  
containers should be at least uncovered.  
food has partially  
Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.  
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.  
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.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?  
Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,  
thumping noise. What is it?  
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention  
usual. Raise the power level after entering the time  
by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the  
desired number. Power level 5 (Medium) cuts the  
total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10  
(High) cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3.  
During either, rotate or stir food frequently.  
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know  
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).  
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Time Cook I  
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended  
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset  
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the  
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see  
amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.  
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most  
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.  
See the Cooking Guide.  
“How to Change Power  
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 cup  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes  
2/3 full of water,  
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
add 1 teaspoon  
of instant coffee  
Step 6: Open the door.  
and stir to  
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.  
dissolve. Use a  
cup that has no  
metal decoration  
and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips  
section). Place cup in oven and close door.  
How to Change Power Level  
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.  
2. Select cooking time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select power.  
2: Touch TIME COOK  
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pad.  
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch  
pads 1 and MINUTE for one  
5. Press START.  
Using the Time Cook II Feature  
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time  
cooking functions within one program. This is  
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.  
if  
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe  
container and close the door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK  
5. Press START.  
Step 7: “COOK  
I,” the selected power level  
and the first programmed cook time, counting down,  
show on the display.  
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,  
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.  
Step 8: At the end of the first programed cook time,  
the next selected power level, “COOK TIME II” and  
the second programmed cook time, counting down,  
show on the display.  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.  
Step 5: Set your second cook time.  
Step 6: Change the power level.  
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals  
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
flashes  
Step 10: Open the door.  
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply  
close the door and press START to resume cooking.  
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must  
reset the timer to resume cooking.  
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The Express Cook Feature  
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set  
time for 1-5 minutes.  
Step 2: Touch the START pad.  
START  
To Express Cook your food or beverage:  
Step 1: Touch a number  
The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and  
shut off at the end of the programmed time.  
EEBE  
that  
corresponds with the amount  
mmmm  
of your desired cooking time  
(in minutes). For example,  
touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes  
of cooking time.  
Add 30 Seconds  
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient  
way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the  
oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds  
to the time shown each time the pad is touched.  
ADD 30  
SECONDS  
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only  
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.  
Light Microwave Popcorn  
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.  
POPCORN  
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.  
POPCORN  
Step 2: Touch number pad 2.  
Step 3: Touch START pad.  
Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will  
and  
display remaining time counting down shortly before  
shut off.  
Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook  
If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:  
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this:  
pad. Touch number pad  
Touch the POPCORN  
pad. Touch number pad  
1 for regular microwave  
popcorn or touch  
number pad 2 for light  
microwave popcorn.  
popcorn or touch  
number pad 2 for light  
microwave popcorn.  
Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed.  
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to  
cooking time.  
Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The  
minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is  
being provided.  
Touch the START pad to begin.  
Touch the START pad to begin.  
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AUTO DEFROST  
Auto Defrost  
With the Auto Defrost feature,  
the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power  
levels for you.  
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter  
the food weight in pounds and  
tenths of a pound (see Conversion  
Guide). Then touch START pad.  
The oven calculates defrosting  
time and changes power levels  
during defrosting to give even  
defrosting results.  
How to Set Auto Defrost  
Before you begin, check the  
located at front  
Step 4: Touch START pad.  
Display shows defrost time  
counting down.  
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.  
START  
Twice during  
defrosting, the  
oven beeps 4 times  
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  
AUTO  
pad.  
Guide for what to do at the first and second signal.  
Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting  
continues during  
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes  
“End” remains on display  
display.)  
aamm  
pads 1 and 2 for weight  
of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,  
3 ounces. See Conversion  
Guide below.)  
and oven beeps 4 times.  
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened  
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.  
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AUTO  
DEF ROST  
RECOMMENDED  
FOODS  
MIN.-MAX.  
FIRST SIGNAL  
SECOND SIGNAL  
STAND TIME  
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Chops  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turn over.  
Separate.  
Separate and shield  
where necessary.  
5 minutes  
2 minutes  
5 minutes  
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Sausage  
Remove defrosted  
pieces.  
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Ground Meat  
Remove defrosted areas  
and break apart.  
Turn over.  
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Beef Patties  
Roast  
Separate patties.  
Shield if  
0.1 -6.Olbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turnover.  
5 minutes  
90 minutes  
Turn over and  
shield.  
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Ribs  
Turn over.  
Remove defrosted  
pieces. Shield if  
0,1 -6.0  
10 minutes  
Steak  
Stew  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turn over.  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
Turn over and  
separate.  
Separate and remove  
defrosted  
pieces.  
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Turn over and shield.  
0,1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turn over and  
shield.  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
Turkey Breast  
(breast side up)  
Turn over.  
Shield where  
necessary.  
20 minutes  
in refrigerator;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
Chicken Pieces  
Hens (whole)  
Separate and remove  
defrosted pieces.  
5 minutes  
0.1- 6.Olbs. I Turnover.  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in  
5 minutes  
Hens (split)  
0.1- 6.Olbs.  
Turnover.  
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Fish Fillets  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
0.1 -6.0 lbs.  
Turn over.  
Separate.  
Separate and remove  
defrosted pieces.  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
Shrimp, Scallops  
Whole Fish  
Separate and remove  
defrosted pieces.  
under  
cold running  
water.  
Turn over and  
shield tail and  
head.  
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.  
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
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Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to  
reheat many popular foods. See the guide at bottom  
of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or  
Dinner Plate programs with the oven automatically  
setting the code for you.  
The Quick Reheat feature is a short-tern program to  
automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked  
food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset  
amount of time.  
Dinner Plate  
Beverage  
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a  
cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that  
has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer  
to Microwaving Tips section).  
The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a  
plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal  
for a guest who arrived late for  
Step 1: Touch DINNER  
PLATE pad.  
Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.  
BEVERAGE  
Step 2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display  
remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.  
Step 2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display  
remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.  
To Reheat More Than One Serving  
Code Reheat  
The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat  
many popular foods. Choose a code number from  
1 to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below).  
Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let  
you heat up to three servings. To add more than one  
serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before  
touching START.  
Step 1: Touch CODE  
REHEAT pad.  
CODE  
REHEAT  
touching START. Just  
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select  
2 or 3.  
and  
a food group.  
a number will be  
Step 3: Touch START. Oven will  
and display  
displayed briefly to show that serving size has  
been changed.  
remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.  
Code Reheat Guide  
Time  
per serving  
20 sec.  
Foods Recommended  
Code Display  
BREAD  
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Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods  
Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods  
and vegetables  
1 min.  
2
MEATS  
1
1
min.  
min.  
min.  
Beverages  
5
SAUCE  
PLATE  
Soups, stews, sauces  
6
total  
3 foods;  
each  
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GLOSSARY OF  
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is  
best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how  
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.  
Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over  
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly  
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is  
often needed during defrosting or when cooking  
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.  
the food should look and  
will help when  
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that  
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will  
cook better in regular ovens.  
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry  
seafood, microwave well.  
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes  
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of  
their high fat and sugar content.  
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,  
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to  
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially  
important in microwave cooking. Note that a  
Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to  
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid  
overcooking.  
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for  
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  
flavoring, but  
not needed to prevent sticking.  
Seasonings may need to be reduced.  
vegetables after cooking.  
meats and  
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings  
legs  
Covering. In both regular baking  
microwave  
on which would cook before larger parts.  
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more  
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular  
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.  
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper  
serves the same purpose when microwaving.  
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the  
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the  
oven or foil that is not molded to food.  
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up  
pressure in foods that  
tightly covered by a skin or  
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,  
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer  
so excess steam can escape.  
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 baking in regular  
repositioning a dish in the  
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,  
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or  
potatoes, so hot air  
flow around them. When  
turn  
dish until  
side that was to  
back of the  
dish  
oven is to  
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that  
all sides are exposed to microwave energy.  
oven is to  
front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn  
until the side that was to  
the side.  
back of  
Basic Microwave  
Density of Food. In both regular baking and  
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.  
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,  
Pieces that  
similar in size and shape cook more  
longer to cook  
light, porous foods, such as  
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce  
setting for even cooking.  
power  
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.  
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods  
to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round  
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive  
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas  
cook faster than  
areas. This can be controlled in  
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside  
edge and thin pieces in the center.  
more energy  
may overcook. This may also  
happen when cooking in a regular oven.  
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  
Foods with a delicate texture, such as  
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings  
to avoid toughening.  
temperatures at which you normally store  
foods.  
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very  
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small  
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.  
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where  
time is directly related to the number of servings.  
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy  
is attracted to water molecules. Food  
is uneven  
in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand  
so it heats evenly.  
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use  
shelf to heat  
more than one 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.  
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked  
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal  
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.  
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming  
or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean  
food is heated throughout.  
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use  
microwave-safe cookware.  
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some  
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.  
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the  
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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Item  
Amount  
Power Level  
Time  
Bakery Foods  
1 piece  
doughnuts, sweet rolls,  
Low (3)  
Low (3)  
1/2 to 1 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Cnuakteo, rcofrffueietcbarkeea,d  
9
inch cake or  
rolls or doughnuts  
1
1/4 to 1/2 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
Dinner rolls,  
Medium (5)  
Medium (5)  
6 to 8  
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie  
(use minimum time for custard)  
1 slice  
9 inch pie  
1/2 to 1 min.  
to 7 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Beverages  
Cocoa, other  
based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
1 to 2 cups  
1 to 2 cups  
3 to 6 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)  
1 to  
3
min.  
Meats and Main Dishes  
Chicken pieces  
to 2 pieces  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
2 to 3 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
1/2 to 1 min.  
1 to 3 min.  
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)  
Hot dogs and sausages  
1
and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)  
Saucy, main dishes: chop  
spaghetti, creamed chicken,  
3
to  
5
min.  
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
2 to 4 min.  
1 to 3 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces  
meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)  
Topped or mixed  
sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)  
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings  
of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.  
Plate of Leftovers  
Meat plus 2 vegetables  
1 plate  
3 to 4  
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Sandwiches  
filling: with 2 slices of bread  
to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
1 to 3 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
Meal-High (7)  
Meal-High (7)  
Moist filling: Sloppy  
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)  
barbecue, ham salad,  
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.  
soups  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
2 to 3 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.  
Meal-High (7)  
Vegetables  
1 to 2 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,  
on the cob, etc.  
cup per serving)  
to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
to 2 servings  
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)  
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.  
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.  
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3. Be sure  
meats are completely defrosted before cooking.  
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without  
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food  
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using  
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as  
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).  
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in areas.  
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let  
stand a few minutes.  
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check  
food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food  
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads,  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
1 min.  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
4 to 6 min.  
Rearrange after  
of time.  
Sweet rolls  
12 oz.)  
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
Shellfish,  
(1 lb.)  
9 to 12 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
Place  
of time.  
in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first  
pieces  
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
Plastic pouch—l to 2  
4 to 7 min.  
package)  
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
4 to 6 min. per lb.  
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.  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
4 to 6 min.  
Franks (1 lb.)  
6 to 8 min.  
12 to 16 min. per lb.  
6 to 10 min. per lb.  
Turn meat over after first  
Use Power Level Warm  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half  
of time and shield warm areas with  
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.  
of time.  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb,  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
pork  
After second half of time,  
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]  
to 22  
wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first  
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.  
broiler-fryer,  
3
cut  
24 to 28  
wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and  
Chicken, whole  
to 3  
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,  
run  
water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
10 to 16 min. per lb.  
6 to 10 min. per lb.  
hen  
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half  
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After  
half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.  
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator  
to complete defrosting.  
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Vegetables  
Amount  
Time  
Asparagus  
(frozenspears)  
In 1  
oblong glass  
dish,  
1/4 cup water.  
1 lb.  
to 10 min.,  
Meal-High (7)  
6 to 8 min.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In l-qt. casserole.  
(frozenspears)  
1O-OZ. package  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(freshgreen)  
(frozengreen)  
(frozen  
1 lb. cut in half  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
13 to 17  
7 to 9 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
In 2-qt. casserole, place cup water.  
1
bunch  
20 to 25 min.  
Broccoli  
(freshcut)  
(freshspears)  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.  
1 bunch  
1 bunch  
to 1 Ibs.)  
to 1X Ibs.)  
8 to 10 min.  
10 to 13  
Rotate dish after  
In l-qt. casserole.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
of time.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozenspears)  
1O-OZ. package  
10-oz. package  
6
to  
8
min.  
6 to 8 min.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
In 1  
In 2- or  
or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
medium head (about 2  
9 to min.  
8 to 10 min.  
carrots  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(fresh,sliced)  
(frozen)  
1 lb.  
1O-OZ. package  
7 to 9 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
1 medium head  
1 medium head  
1O-OZ. package  
10 to 14 min.  
10 to 17 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
Corn  
(frozen kernel),  
In  
casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
10-oz. package  
1 to 5 ears  
5 to 8 min.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
4 to 5 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt.  
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add  
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after of time.  
glass baking dish, place corn. If com  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after  
half of time.  
6 to 7 min.  
3 to 4 min. per ear  
l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
Peas  
(fresh,shelled)  
(frozen)  
to 12 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
2 Ibs. unshelled  
1O-OZ. package  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
4
12 to 14 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.  
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after  
of time.  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
Pierce with cooking fork.  
on paper towel on  
cooking tray, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement.  
stand 5 minutes.  
10 to 16 OZ.  
1O-OZ. package  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
(fresh)  
(frozen,chopped  
and  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In 1  
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(fresh, summer  
and yellow)  
(winter,acorn  
or butternut)  
lb. sliced  
5 to 7 min.  
8 to min.  
Cut in  
oblong  
and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.  
baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.  
to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb.  
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
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Don’t use sharp-edged  
on  
Keep your oven clean and sweet-  
smelling. Opening the oven door  
a few minutes after cooking helps  
air out the inside. An occasional  
thorough wiping with a solution  
of baking soda and water keeps  
the inside fresh.  
your oven. The inside and outside  
oven walls  
be scratched. The  
control panel can be damaged.  
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF  
BEFORE CLEANING ANY  
PART OF THIS OVEN.  
How to Clean the Inside  
Glass  
Tray. Occasionally it is necessary to  
Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters  
can be removed with a paper towel, others may  
require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with  
a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not  
use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE  
A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY  
PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.  
remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or  
oven. To prevent breakage, do not place the tray in  
water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,  
sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be  
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the  
oven without the cooking tray in place.  
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If  
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of  
a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum  
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a  
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily  
and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse  
thoroughly and dry.  
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently  
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE  
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS  
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY  
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.  
cleanser such as Bon  
brand cleanser.  
After using Bon  
brand cleanser, rinse and dry  
, following instructions on can. Do not use  
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces  
Bon  
such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.  
How to Clean the  
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.  
Case.  
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.  
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and  
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy  
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a  
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord  
into outlet.  
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.  
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First unplug the oven. Then remove  
compartment cover by removing screw which  
holds cover in place. Cover is located on the left  
side of the outer case.  
Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb. (It is available  
in drugstores and hardware stores.) Replace  
compartment cover. Plug in the oven.  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an  
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a  
power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)  
Where a  
PREFERRED METHOD  
standard  
two-prong  
wall receptacle  
is encountered,  
it is your  
personal  
/
responsibility  
and obligation  
to have it  
proper ground  
Fig. 1  
exists before use  
WARNING-im p r op er use of  
- -  
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
replaced with a properly grounded  
receptacle.  
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician  
if the grounding instructions are not completely  
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the  
appliance is properly grounded.  
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the  
(ground) prong from the power cord.  
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Use of Adapter Plugs  
Usage situations where  
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground  
to  
power  
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the  
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not  
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through  
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked  
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle  
is properly grounded.  
cord will be disconnected infrequently.  
Because of  
potential safety  
under  
certain  
conditions,  
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,  
always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not  
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to  
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO  
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has  
again been established.  
we strongly  
recommend  
against the use  
of an adapter  
plug. However,  
if you still  
II  
Fig.  
elect to use an  
Usage situations where  
cord be disconnected frequently.  
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations  
because frequent disconnection of the power cord  
power  
where  
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION  
may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall  
receptacle by the use of a  
listed adapter (Fig. 2)  
which is available at most local hardware stores.  
undue strain on the  
failure of the  
and leads to  
terminal. You  
receptacle replaced  
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the  
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper  
polarity in the connection of the power cord.  
should have the two-prong  
a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a  
qualified electrician before using the appliance.  
Use of Extension Cords  
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the  
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping  
over a longer cord.  
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type  
3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot  
outlet;  
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and  
be used if care is exercised in their use.  
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will  
not  
over the counter top or  
where  
it can b-e pulled on by  
unintentionally.  
or tripped over  
If a long cord or extension cord is  
The marked electrical  
of the cord set or  
as great as the  
1
extension cord should be  
If you use an extension cord, the interior light  
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when  
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be  
longer, too.  
electrical rating of the appliance;  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
A
in your home may be  
or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse  
OVEN  
ON  
NOT COME  
or reset circuit breaker.  
Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.  
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is inserted into  
Door securely closed.  
START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection,  
receptacle.  
CONTROL PANEL  
OVEN  
NOT  
Another selection entered  
in  
and  
pad not  
to  
it.  
you have entered cooking time  
touching  
COOK I  
pad.  
pad was touched  
Reset cooking program  
touching AUTO  
* Make sure you have entered a code number  
CODE  
or  
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:  
Steam or vapor escaping from  
around the door.  
Dimming oven light and change  
in blower sound may occur while  
operating at power levels other  
than high.  
Some TV-Radio interference  
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.  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
If you need more  
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service  
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Be Th ere  
With  
purchase  
new GE appliance, receive the assurance that  
ever need  
information or  
from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is cdl—toll-free!  
In-Home Repair Service  
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience  
a.m. to  
p.m. weekdays,  
a.m. to  
p.m. Saturdays).  
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most  
repairs can be handled in just 1 visit.  
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer  
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.  
Special Needs...  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of GE  
appliances, and a brochure to  
assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited  
mobility. To obtain these items,  
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
access to a  
call  
or a conventional teletypewriter may  
(800%334322) to request  
information or service.  
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 youll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,  
youre assured of future service at todays prices.  
to service their  
User maintenance instructions contained  
cover procedures intended to be performed  
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to  
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over  
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are  
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  
are accepted.  
Other  
be referred to  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since  
servicing may cause  
operation.  
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Staple sales slip or  
check  
date  
II  
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
here. Proof of original  
is needed to obtain service  
under  
WARRANTY  
II  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
This warranty is extended to  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
WHAT IS COVERED  
purchased for  
home use in  
charge,  
and service labor to  
the 48 mainland states, Alaska,  
Hawaii and Washington,  
repair or replace  
of the  
that fails because  
of a manufacturing defect.  
microwave  
All warranty  
by our Factory  
will be provided  
Centers or  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period  
or beyond, call 800-GE CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For the second through tenth year  
from date of original purchase, we  
will provide, free of charge, a  
replacement  
if the  
magnetron tube fails because of a  
manufacturing defect. You pay for  
service labor charges.  
For each of the above warranties:  
To avoid any trip charges, you must  
take the microwave oven to a  
General Electric Factory Service  
Center or a General Electric  
Customer  
servicer and pick it  
up following service. In-home  
is also available, but you  
must  
for the service technician’s  
to your home.  
Improper installation.  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended  
or used commercially.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, gas,  
exhausting and other connecting  
facilities.  
Service trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions about  
operating the product, please contact  
your dealer or our Consumer Affairs  
office at the address below, or  
toll free:  
WARRANTOR IS  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information  
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  
are in your state,  
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:  
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
Part No. 164  
Pub. 49-8448  
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