Frigidaire GLMB186 User manual

Important
Safety Information ,., 2-11
Grounding
Instructions ........... 9
Features ........... 12,29
Getting Started ........ 13
Operating
Instructions ........ 14-28
Care and
Cleaning .......... 3o-31
Troubleshooting .... 32-33
Consumer
Services
Warranty& Service ..... 34-36
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFOREUSING
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do Not Attempt to operam this oven
with file door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
imporlant not to defeat or tamper
with dae safely imerlocks.
Do/got Place any object between the
oven ti-ont thce and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to ac(umulate on
sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
1.door (bent),
2. hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
3. door seals and sealing surtaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired hy anyone except properly
qualified selwice personnel.
NEED HELP? Help us, help you: 1-800-944-9044.
Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at:
http://www.frigidaire.com
Beiore you call ior sen,ice, there are a
few things you (;an do to help us serve
you hetter.
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to help you use
and maintain your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven,,,immediately (ontact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Check file section tided "Trouhleshooting"
betbre calling. This se( tion helps you solve
common problems that might occur. If you
do need se_wice, you (;an relax knowing help
is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer sen,ice numhers is included in
the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire
Consumer Selwices at 1-800-944-9044,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
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.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
IThis microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. I
I
,, Read and follow the specific "Precautions
m Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy" on page 2.
,, This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding Insmu:tions
section on page 9.
" Do not mount ltais appliance over a sink.
,, Install or locam this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
• Be certain Io place the front surface of
file door three inches or more Dack fi-om
lhe counlenop edge to avoid accidemal
tipping of Ihe appliance in no,anal usage.
•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.
• Do not cover or hlock any openings on
the appliance.
• Use this appliance only fi)r its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
applian(e. This microwave oven is
spe( ifically designed to heat, d Uor cook
fi)od, and is not intended ibr lahoratory
or induslrial use.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFOREUSING
,, Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use tbis product near water--
fi)r exanlple, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or near a sink.
,, Keep power cord away fronl heated
surtixces.
" Do not immerse power cord or plug in
water.
"See door surtace cleaning instructions in
dm (;are and Cleaning section (s) of this
manual.
"This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest amborized sen,i( e tiacility tor
examination, repair or adjustment.
,, As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not nlount the microwave ()Veilover or
near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
" Do not store maylhing direcdy on mp
of the microwave oven surface when dae
mi( rowave oven is in opeFatiorL
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
"To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
-- Do not overcook lood. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire t_ist-ties and metal
handles li-om paper or plastic com_ainers
before placing tbem in the oven.
-- Do not use d_e oven fl)r storage
puq0oses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking mensils or lood in tbe oven
when not in use.
-- If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn tbe
oven offand disconnect the power cord,
or shut offpower at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
IIf you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I
Arcing is the microwave term tbr sparks in
the oven. Arcing is caused hy:
,, Metal or tbil touching the side of
the oven.
"Foil not molded to lbod (uptunmd
edges act like antennas).
,, Metal, such as twist-ties, pouhry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
,, Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in the
microwave.
Foods
,, Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave
pop( orn accessory or unless you use
popcorn laheled lot use in microwave
()veils.
,, Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed
jars--will explode and should not be
healed in dais microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could result in
ir_jmy.
" Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst, possihly
resulting in injury.
"Operating the microwave with no ff_od
inside tbr 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 lith
of the oven.
"Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg ),)lks
should be pierced to allow smam
to escape during cooking.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFOREUSING
Safety Fact- SUPERHEATEDWATER
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.
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.
Toprevent 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.
"Avoid heating baby lood in glass jars,
even wilh the lid off. Make sure all inl_tnt
lbod is dmroughly cooked. Stir fi)od to
distrihme the heat evenly. Be caretul to
prevent scalding when wanning lormula
or hreast milk. 'ltae container may t;eel
cooler than the milk really is. Always test
lhe milk hetore feeding the baby.
,, Spontaneous boiling-Under cerlain
special circumstances, liquids may start
m boil during or shortly a fief removal
from the microwave (wen. To prevent
bums ii-om splashing liquid, we
recommend the lollowing: befi)re
removing the container fi-om the oven,
allow the comainer m stand in lhe oven
ibr 30 to 40 seconds afief lhe oven has
shut o{t. Do not boil liquids in narrow-
necked comainers such as soft drink
bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked co{tee cups. Even if the
container is opened, excessive smam can
build up and cause it m burst or
over[low.
,, Do not defi-ost fi-ozen beverages in
narrowmec ked botdes (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to
burst, possihly resulting in injury.
,, Hot ioods and smam can cause burns.
Be €areiul when opening any containers
of hot lbod, inOuding popcorn hags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away fi-om
hands and l:ace.
,, Do not overtook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
,,Cook meat and poulny thoroughly-meal
mal least mlINTEP.NALlempevamre of
16{)°F.and poulu y m at least an
INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.
Cooking m lhese lempevatures usually
promc Isagainst lbodbome illness.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe Cookware
Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable fi)r
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, potmry or china dinnm_vare which
does not have melallic trim or glaze witb a
metallic sheen (an be used. Some
cookware is labeled "suitable ibr
microwaving." O
HOW to test for a microwave-safe dish
,, If you are not sure ifa dish is microwave-
sat;e, use flais test: Place in the oven both
ltae dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of
water--set the measuring cup either in
or next to ltae dish. Mi{rowave 30-45
seconds at high. fflbe dish heats, it
should not be used lbr microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heals, then tbe dish is
microwave-safe.
,, If you use a meat flm_anometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe lor use in
microwave ovens.
,, Some styrolban_ trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bouom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn dm
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
" Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper can comain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products comaining nylon or nyhm
filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignim.
,, Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
,, Not all plastic wrap is suitable lbr use in
microwave ovens. Check the package lbr
proper use.
,, Paper lowels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used m cover dishes in
order m retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap
so stemn can escape.
,, Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred ti-om the heated tood.
Pot holders may be needed m handle tbe
cookware.
,, "Boilable" cooking pouches and lightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as dire_ led by package. If dmy
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after _ooking, possibly
resulting in injm'i. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
un_ overed because they titan a tight
seal. When _ooking with comainers
lightly covered wida plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and thee.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFOREUSING
M icrowave-Safe Cookwa re (continued)
"Use tk,il only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in ti)il
Irays less than 3/4" high; remove the top
li)il cover and relurn the tray to the box.
When using lk)il in the microwave oven,
keep the lk)il at least 1 inch away fronl
Ihe sides of the oven.
,, Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware
designed li)r microwave cooking is very
uselial, hut should be used carelully. Even
microwave_safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if suhjecIed m short
periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the
lood and cookware could ignite. Follow
these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-sath plastics only and use
them in slrict compliance wilh lhe
cookware nlanul_ac|uFer's
recommendations.
9. Do not microwave empty containers.
3. Do nol pe_a_nitchildren to use plasti(
cookwm-e wilhoul complete super_,ision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions
Ensureproperground
exists before use
Consult a qualified electrician or seia,ice
technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
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.
Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
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 fi>r
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.
Do not under any dr(mnstan(es (ut or
remove the third (ground) prong fiom
the power {ord.
We do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance, ff the power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or
service technician install an outlet near
the appliance. (See WARNING-Extension
Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance
into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering <)flights, blowing oft_ase or
tripping of circuit breaker.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
Adapter Plugs
Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where appliance's
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
__1_Align large
prongs/slot _ ..
_J_'_""_ I_Ensu re p ro_er gr ou n d
and firm connection
TEMPORARY before use
METHOD
Because of potential safi:ty hazards under
certain (onditions,we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may he made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall re{ eptacle hy the
use of a UL listed adaptor which is available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
re(epta(le to provide proper polarity in the
commction of flae power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle b grounded through the
house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked hy
a qualified electrician to make sure the
re(epta(le is properly ga-ounded.
When disconne( ring the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter wifla
one hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground tma_ninal is vely likely to break with
repeated use. Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's
power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these
situations because fi-equent dis_ onnection
of the power cord places undue strain on
the adapter and leads to eventual failure of
the adapter ground tma'ninal. You should
have the two-prongwall receptacle
replaced with a three-prong (grounding)
receptacle hy a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION
Extension Cords/Optional Kits
Extension Cords
A short power supply cord is provided to
redu_ e Itae risks resulting li-om becoming
enlangled in or u-ipping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be umd if you are
cm-eii_l in using them.
If an extension cord is used-
1. 'llae marked elecu-ical rating of the
extension cord should Im at least as great
a.sthe electrical rating of the applimace;
2. 'llae extension cord must be a grounding-
type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged
imo a.B-slot outlet;
3. 'llae extension cord should be an-anged so
that it will not dFape over the (xmmerlop
or tabletop where it (:an be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an exlension (x)rd, the inlefior
light may flicker and the Dlower sound may
va Uwhen flae microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
Optional Kits
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below Io com,ert this oven to a built-in wall
oven. Available at extra cost ti-om your Frigidaire supplier.
For 27" installations: For 30" installations:
Model Kit Model Kit
GLMB186KB 82-1827-18 GLMB186KB 82-1830-18
GLMB186KS 82-1827-00 GLMB186KS 82-1830-00
PLMB186KC 82-1827-12 PLMB186KC 82-1830-12
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Microwave Features
Here is a quick guide to the features and
controls of your microwave oven.
NOTE: This manual covers several models so the illustralion may not look exa( l]y
like your model. However, operating instruclions ior each of the l_:atures and iunctions
of your microwave will he lbund in Ibis manual.
1. Door Latches.
2.Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping mi( rowaves confined
in _he oven.
3. Convenience Guide.
4. Touch Control Panel Display.
5.Door Latch Release. Press la_ch release
to open door.
6.Removable Turntable. Tumlable and
support must be in place when using
the oven. The mmmble may be
removed lbr cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
oven light arc located on the inside walls
of the mk rowave oven.
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Getting Started
You can microwave by time
or with the sensor features.
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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Time & Auto Features
Press
Cook Time I & II
Auto/Time Defrost
Express Cook
Power Level
Plus 30 Sec
P_gss oqTce oT l_)i€_
P_ess o_€t"
Pr#ss lwic_
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Enter
Amount of cooking time.
Food weight.
Amount of deti-osting time.
Powerlevell-10.
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Sensor Features
Press
Popcorn
Veggie
Fresh Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables
(;armed Vegetables
Reheat
Beverage
Baked Potato
Enter
Starts imm_diatdy!
Starts immediately!
P_gss o_€t"
Prg$s lwic_
Press t&ee timgs
Starts imm_diatdy!
Starts imm_diatdy!
Starts imm_diatdy!
Option
i_lore/less time
Rlore/less tinle
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time (on some models)
more/less time
more/less time
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power Levels
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
li:amre time tor C(X)K TIME, TIME
DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be changed during
time coumdowrl.
1. Press COOK TIME or select
Time Defrost.
2. Enter cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
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4. Select desired power level 1-10.
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5. Press START. @
him
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave _ooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surt_ace units on a range. High (power
level 10) or tull power is the tastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of dae time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook lhster but
Iood 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 rotating of dae tbod.
Some tbods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one oftbe lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking toods daat have a tendency
m boil over, such as scalloped pot;ames.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time tor the lood to
"equalize" or transfer heat to the inside
of the tood. An exmnple of this is shown
with power level 3--flae defi-ost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the
outside of dae tood would cook belore
the inside was defi-osted.
Med-High 7
Medium 5
Low 2 or 3
Warm 1
Here are some examples of uses tor
various power levels:
Power Level BestUses
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and
poulw/; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing
sllch as slews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicale sauces.
Keeping lbod warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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Operating Instructions
Time features
Cook Time
CookTimel
Allows you to microwave li)r any time up
lo 99 minules and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is amomatically set,
but you may change it lot more flexibilily.
You may open the door during Cook Time
to check the {ood. Close the door and
press START to resume cooking.
1. Press COOK TIMF.
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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.)
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4. Press START. @
CookTimen
Lets you change power levels
automaticany dur'ng cooking. Here s how
to do i_:
1.Press COOK TIME.
2.Enter the first cook time.
3.Change the power level if you don't
want tull power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level 1-10.)
4.Press COOK TIME again.
5.Enter the second cook time.
6.Change the power level if you don't
want tull power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a power level 1-10.)
7. Press START.
A_ the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II
counts down.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fi-esh spears) 1 lh. In 1_A_qt.ohlong glass haking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
(fi-ozen spears) 1O-oz. package In l-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fi-esh green) l lh. cut in half In l J/_qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(ti-ozen green) 10-oz. package In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(ti-ozen lima) 10-oz. package In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fi-esh, whole) l bunch In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fi-esh cut) In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.
(ti-esh spears)
(ti-ozen,
chopped)
(ti-ozen spears)
Cabbage
(_esh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fi-esh, sliced)
(ti-ozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(ti-esh, whole)
(ti-ozen)
1 bunch
(1_/_to 1_/_lbs.)
1 bunch
(1 _/_to 1_/_lbs.)
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
I medium head
(about 2lbs.)
5 to 8 min.,
Me&High (7)
4 to 7 rain.
lOto 15 rain.
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
16 to 22 rain.
5 to 9 min.
7 to 11 rain.
4to 7rain.
4to 7rain.
6 to 10 rain.
5 to 9 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish a[]er half ot
time. (Turntable should be turned off
In l-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1_/>or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 2-or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
1lb. 4to 8 min. In 1_/_qt.casserole, place 1/4 cup wamr
1O-oz.package 3to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
1medimn head 7 to 11rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
1medimn head 7 to 15 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
1O-oz.package 3to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kenml) ]O-oz. package 2 m 6 rain. In l-qt. casserole, pla(e 2 tahlespoons
water.
Corn on
the cob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cuhed,
whim)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen,
(hopped
and lea[)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winmr, acorn,
hutmmut)
1to 5ears
] ear
2 to 6 ears
10-oz. package
2 lhs. unshelled
10-oz. package
4 potatoes
(6 m 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz. package
1 lh. sliced
1to 2 squash
(ahout 1 lb. each)
1¼ to4min.
3er ear
3 to 6 rain.
2 m 3 rain.
3er ear
2 to 6 rain.
7 to 10min.
2 m 6 min.
9 to 12 rain.
2 to 4 min.
3 m 6 min.
3 m 6 min.
3 to 5 rain.
5 to 9 rain.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, plac_
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; it
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange a_ter half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
Place in 2-qt. obhmg glass baking dish.
Cover wilh vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange afmr half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Peel and cut into l inch cubes. Place i_
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
Pierce with cooking lork. Place in
cenmr of the oven. Ix_t stand 5 minums.
In 2Nt. casserole, place washed spinach
In 1-qt. casserole, pla(e 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1V_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup wamr
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn era-side-up a[ier 4 minutes
(Turntable should be turned off.)
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Defrost
Allows you to defi-ost fi)r the length of
time you select. See the Defi-osdng Guide
fiat suggested times.
1. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.
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2. Enter defi-os_ng dine.
3. Press START. @
4. Turn t_aod over when the oven sigl_als.
5. Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained in the section on
Auto Features.)
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you
may change this fflr more flexibility. You
may deli-ost sman items more quickly by
raising the power level after entering the
time. However, they will need more
li-equent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting dine
in about hall; power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir
fiaod fi-equently.
At one half of selected defi-osting time,
the oven signals TURN. At this time, tma'l
fiaod over and break apart or rearrange
pieces fi)r more even defi-osting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces of fi)il.
A dull thmnping noise may be heard
during defi-osting. This sound is normal
when the oven is not operating at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods li-ozen in paper or plastic can he
defi-osted in the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented AIq'ER tood has partially
defi-osted. Plastic sR)rage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
"Family-size, prepackaged fi-ozen dinners
can be defi-osted and microwaved. If the
lbod is in a fi)il container, transi;er it m a
microwave-sai;e dish.
,, Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, pouln T and pork,
should not be allowed to sit out fi)r more
than one hour after defi-osting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of
harmtul bacteria.
"For more even defrosting of larger fi)ods,
such as heel, lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Deft-cast.
,, When deli-osted, tood should be cool but
softened in all areas, ffsdll slightly icy,
return to the microwave vmy briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min.
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lh.) 6 to 9 rain. [}lace hlock in casserole. Turn over and
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 rain. hreak up afier half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 to 2 1m 5 rain.
(1O-oz. package )
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lh.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb,
veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (2_/2m 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
(2V2to 3lbs.)
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
2 to 5 rain.
2 to 5 rain.
4 to 6 min.
9 to 13 rain.
per lb.
4 to 8 rain.
)er lb.
14 to 20 rain.
20 m 25 rain.
7 to 13 rain.
)er lb.
_to 8 min.
)erlb.
Place unopened package ii] oveIL
I_t stand 5 minmes alter defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks (an be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessm T, to complete defi-osting.
Tun] meat over alter half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Tun] over afier half the time and shield
wman areas with fi)il. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
deliosfing.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over a_ter half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minmes more, if necessary.
Ix_t stand U) finish deli-osfing.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Alter half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warn] areas with fi)il. Finish
deliosfing. If necessmT, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool wamr in the cavi Wuntil giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breasl-
side-down. Afier half the time, mm over
and shield warm areas with tbil. Finish
deliosfing. Let stand l to 2 hours in
relHgerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time
for 1-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (ti-om
1 to 6) tbr 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10. For example, press flae
2 pad tbr 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and
emer 1-10.
Plus 30 Seconds
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You can use this feature two ways:
,, It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad is
pressed.
" It _an be used as a quick way m set
30 seconds of_ ooking time.
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