GE Appliances JVM1730 User manual

Model: JVM1730
JNM1731
JVM1740
Spacemaker Microwave
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
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Operating Instructions _0
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Helpful Information
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Serial#
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DE68-03329Ai
10-08JR

P&2ADALL SAI_2TY
INFORMA TYON BEI_DP&2USING
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS
For your satet_', the information in this manual
must be tollowed to minimize the risk of th'e
or explosion or to prevent proper1), damage,
personal inj m? or loss of life.
TO AVOID ooNotA,emp, ooNo,Operatetheove_
to operate this oven if it is damaged, it is
_'OSSIBIJ,2 wi,h the door open particularly important
F_n_rr_ sin_:eopendoor thattheovendoor
AL2J_J I_'kJ LJ_ operation can result close properly and
70_ '_/_'_,_ig.g/-_/_ m harmful exposure that there ,s no
JL _ JLJ_ _%_LJt_J_JL V JILJ to :mcrowave energ}, damage to the:
MICROWAVE , isi,npor_ntnotto 'door(bent).
deIeat or tmnper with 2hinges and latches
ENERGY the salety intel'locks. _broken or loosenedL
Be Not Place any ohjcct 3door seals and sealing
between the oven _i'ont surfhces.
thce and the door or 7"he Oven Should Not
allow soil or cleaner be adjusted or repaired
Jesidue to accmnulate by anyone except
on sealing suriaces. properly qualified
service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTR UCTYONS

This microwave oven is
UL listed for installation
over electric and gas
ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
o Read and tollow/l_e
specific "Precautions/o
Avoid Possible Exposure
/o Excessive Microwave
Energy' on page _.
o This appliance must be
aroundcd Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section oll
page 9.
o Do 11o/mount/his
appliance over a sink.
o Install or locate/his
appliance only in
accordance wi/h/he
provided Installation
Instructions.
This over-the-range oven
was designed %r use over
ranges no wider than 36."
It may be installed over
1)oth gas and electric
cooking equipment.
o Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has l)een
damaged or dropped.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by General
Electric Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord
awdlal)le flom General
Electric.
o Use this appliance only
tot its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or w_pors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook tood,
and is not intended
tot lal)oratory or
industrial use.
SAVE THESE INSTR UCTYONS

READ ALL SAI 2TY
INFORMA TYON BEI DtK2 USING
o Do not cover or block any
openings oil tile appliance.
o Do not store this appliance
omdoors. Do not use this
product near wamr--lbr
example, in a wet
basen/ent, near a
swimming pool, near a
sink or ill similar locations.
o Keep power cord away
ti'om heated surt:aces.
o Do not immerse power
cord or plug ill water.
SAF?;
o To reduce tile risk of fire
ill tile oven cavil)':
-- Do not overcook tood.
CaretMly atmnd
appliance when paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible materials are
placed inside tlle oven
while cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties
and me/al handles
fi{)m paper or plastic
containers be%re placing
then/ ill the oven.
-- Do not use the oven
%r s/orage purposes.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking
umnsils or tood ill the
oven when not ill rise.
-- If materials inside oven
igni/e, kee I) the oven
door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect
the pt)wer cord, or shut
off power at tile fl_se or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the
fire m_ff spread.
-- Do not use tile
Sensor Features twice ill
S/lccession on the san/e
tood portion. If tood is
under cooked after the
first CO/ln|down_ rise
77m0rook t_,r additional
cooking time.
o See door surtime cleaning
instiuctions ill tile Care
and Cleaning section (s)
of this manual.
o This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
ti_cilit) %r examination,
repair or adjustlnent.
*As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessa Uwhen used
by children.
®Do not store anything
directly on lop of tile
n/icrowitve oven snFt{lce
when the nlicrowltve oven
is ill operation.
THESE INS TR UC77ONS

SPECIAL NO TF,S ABOUT MICRO WAVING
thoaEAR_OFFpad_.d _i
:!€o_eOtth8P_ob!em,
SAVE
Arcing is the microwave
term tor sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
o The me/al shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it/ouches the
microwm'e wall.
Foil not molded _o %od
(upturned edges act like
antenl] }is).
Metal, such as twist-ties,
poult_ T pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
n/icrow_ve.
The/empemture
probe (if included) in the
microwm'e but not inser/ed
in the %od.
Recycled paper rowels
containing small me/al
pieces being used in
the Inicrowavc.
Me/al or %il/ouching the
side of the oven.
Do not pop popcorn in
y(mr Inicr(_wave oven
unless in a special
n/icroWltVe popcorn
accessory or unless }_)/1 use
popcorn labeled tot use in
n/icI'( IP_itVe ovens.
Some produc/s such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers tot example,
closed jars---are able to
explode and should
not be heated in this
n/icrow;tve oven. S/lch
use of the n/icrowitve oven
could result in i*_j/_o_.
*Do not 1)oil eggs in a
n/icrowltve oven. Presstlre
will build up inside egg"
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
THE SE INS TR UCTI0 NS
Opentting the microwave
with no %od inside %r
n/ore than a nlintl|e oF/=WO
may cause damage/o the
oven and could s/art a
fire. It increases tile heat
around tile magnetron
and can shormn the lid
of the oven.
* Foods with unl)roken
oumr "skin" such as
po/a/oes, hot dogs,
sausages,/omatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg" yolks
should be pie*red to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.

SPECIAL NO TF_:SABOUT MICRO WAVING
SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearing to he boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container
is removed from the
microwave oven is not
alwayspresent.THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
OR ASPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE L/QUID.
To reduce tile risk of ii_jury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat tile
liquid.
-- Stir tile iiquid botl_
be%re and hali_vay
tilroug'll heating it.
-- Do not use straigilt-
sided containers witil
n}lrYOW necks.
-- After heating, aliow the
container to stand in
tile microwave oven
for a silort time betore
removing tile container.
-- Use extreme care wilen
inserting a spoon or
otiler utensii into tile
container. SAVE
o Avoid heating baby tood
in giassjars, even witil
tile iid off. Make sure aii
infimt food is tilorougiliy
cooked. Stir %od to
distribute tile ileat eveniy.
Be careflfl to prevent
scaiding when warming
tormuia or breast miik.
Tile container may teei
cooler titan ti_e miik
reaiiy is. Always test tile
miik be%re feeding
ti_e baby.
o Don't defrost fl'ozen
beverages in narrow-
necked botties (especiaiiy
carbonated beverages).
Even if tile container is
opened, pressure can
buiid up. This can cause
tile container to burst,
possibiy resuiting in
i,_.jur>
* Hot toods and steam
c_ln ca/lse b/Irns, ge
careflfl when opening
any containers of hot
tood, inciuding popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possibie iI_jury, direct
smam away flom hands
and thce.
o Do not overcook
potatoes. They couid
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
* Cook meat and pouitry
tilorougi_iy--meat to
at least an INTERNAl,
temperature of ] 60°F
and pouitry to at ieast an
INTERNAl, temperature
of ] 80°K Cooking to
tilese temperatures
usuaiiy protects against
%odborne iiiness.
THESE INS TR UC77ONS

Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable tor
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 fbr
nlicrowaving."
How to test for a
microwave.safe dish.
o If you are not sure if a
dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
] cup of water--set the
measuring cup either in
or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
for microwaving.
SAVE
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-sate.
If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is
sate for use in microwave
ovens.
o Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper may
contain metal flecks
which could cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
* Some stvrofbam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal
can burn tile floor of the
oven or ignite a paper
towel.
Do not use the n/icrowave
to dr}, newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap
is suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check tile package
tot proper use.
o 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 st)
ste}ln/ c}ln escape.
* Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transterred from the
heated tood. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
o "goilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting
in i11.jur}_Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
torm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefl_lly and
direct steam away from
hands and filce.
THESE INS TR UC77ONS

SPECIAL NO TF,S ABOUT MICRO WAVING
o Use %il only as directed in
this manual. When using
fifil in tile microwave
oven, keep the toil at least
1" aw_Wti'om the sides of
the oven.
The tim will operate
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan tbature).
Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent thn is in use.
o Clean tile underside of
the microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up oil the
microwave or the
tan filters.
Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed %r
microwave cooking is
very usethl, but should
be used careflfll> Even
microwave-sat_ plastic
may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic
materials and may soften
or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to over-
cooking, the tood and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
IUse microwave-satb
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
n/}ill/it{to t/lI'Cr_S
recommendations.
2Do not microwave empW
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
* In the event of a grease
fire oil the surthce units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surthce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat troy.
o Use care when cleaning
tile vent thn filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, n/ay
damage the filters.
* When preparing
flaming %ods under
tile microwave, turn
the tan oil.
o Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that nlay ignite
and spread if the
microwave vent tan is
operating. To minimize
automatic thn operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat oil surthce units
only when necessar>
Most pacemakers are
shielded from intertbrence
tiom electronic products,
including microwaves.
HoweveL patients with
pacemakers may wish
to consult their physicians
if they have concerns.
SAVE THESE INSTR UCTYONS
8

m
GROUNDING INSTRUC770N /Off lTONAL K£1S
_ i I
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
WARNING
Improper use ofthe
groundingplug 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
tbr the electric current.
Filler Panel Kits
dX48WH--White
dX48Bt--Black
When replacing a 36"
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additiomd
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not tbr
end-of-cabinet installation.
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.
Consult a qualified
electrician or service
technician if the gr(mnding
instructions are not
completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard
E-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibili¢
and ol)ligafion to have it
replaced with aproperly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any
circ/lll/stalIces c/It OF
remove the third (ground)
prong from the power
cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
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 ai)i)liance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fl_se or tripping of
circuit 1)reaken
Each kit contains two
3"-wide filler panels.
JX81A-- Recirculating
CharcoalFilterKit
Filter kits are used when
the II/icrowave ovell Cal]l]ot
be vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost flom
your GE supplier, or see
GE Service Numbers.
il_ !!ii
JX48
SAVE THE SE INS TR UCTI 0 NS 9

Features of Your Microwave
(T/lrou_l_out this manual, ,f!_atu_s and aH_earance
may vm F,f)vm your model.)
/f // l l I/11 \ \\\XX\
IDoor Handle. Pull to
open the door. The
door must be securely
latched tor the
microwave to operate.
2 Door Latches.
3 Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
4Shelf (if included).
Lets you microwave
several toods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly
on the oven floor or
turn table.
5 Touch Control Panel
You must set the
clock 1)e%re using
the microwave.
6 Cooktop tights.
7Grease Filters.
8RemovableTurntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed %r cleaning.
9Convenience Guide.
NOTE" Rating plate, o_en
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
10

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Througq_out tki,s manual, ,fi_atu_,s and (@[_earan(e may vao' fiom your model.)
YOU can microwave
bytimeor with
theconvenience
features, TIMECOOK1
_,J2_1f_._coo,l[9_0o,l1
DEFROST ]
AUTO/TIME
PooE°] [ADD
LEVEL 30SEC,
ATime Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIMEC00RJ&JJ(Pressonce ortwice)Amount of cooking time.
DEFROSTAUT0/TiME(Presstwice) Amount of defiosting time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level ]-] 0.
ADD30SEC Starts immediately!
11

PoP00R0[0E1
_IL J L _J
COOK REHEAT
A
DEFROST
AUTO/TiME
Convenience Features
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once 3.5 oz.
Press twice 3.0 oz.
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1-3 serxings
COOK(onSomemodels) Food t)'pe 1-9 + weight
REHEAT (See Reheat Guide} Food tTpe 1-6 1-3 servings
POTATO Starts immediately! 1-4 potatoes
VEGETABLE Starts immediately! tk)od/),pe/serxing size
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Food weight
(Pressouce)
12

HoWtOcha, ethe
Power Level
The p(_wer level may be
enteredOr Cl:_nged
immediate!y after
entering the >ature
time *br T!MECOOK,
TIME DEFROST [;r {
EXPRESSCOOKi
power !¢-,e! may a!so be
Changed during tim e ii
Countdowni
IPressTIMECOOKor
select TimeDefrost.
2 Entercookingor
defrostingtime.
3PressPOWERLEWL
,Selectaosireapower
level l'lO.
5PressSTART.
Variable power levels add
flexibili/), to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the n/icrowave oven
can be compared to the
Stlrtllce [|nits on _l r}lnge.
High (power level ]0) or
flfll power is the fi_stest
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
to "equalize" or transtbr
heat to the inside of the
tood. An exan/pie of this
is shown with power level
3 the defl'ost cycle. If
micro-wave energy did not
cvcle oft. the outside of the
food would cook bctbre
file inside was defrosted.
Here are some eX_tll] pies
of rises t(_r vi/rions l)ower
levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fisk bacom
energy 30% of the time. vegetables,
A high setting (! O) will boilingliquids.
cook t{tster but food n/:ty Meal-High7 Gentle cooking
lived nlore t}'eqHen/ ofn_eat and
stirring, rotating or turning pouhu; baldng
casseroles and
over. Most cooking will be reheating.
done (m High (power level Mediem5 Slowcooking
10). A lower setting will and tende:4zing
cook n/ore evenly ;tlld such as s/eu:s and
need less stirring or lesstender cuts
rotating of the tood. ofmeat.
Some %ods may have
better _]avoY, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to l)oil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Low2or3 Deti'osfina"
without cooldng;
simmering;
delicale sauces,
WarmIKeeping fi_od
warm u{thom
ove:_'ooking;
soti_enin_ butte::
Rest periods (when the
microwaxe energy cycles
off) gixe time for the food 13

7_me Features
mSPLAV0_/0_
GI
rpAus¢
1 PressTIME COOK.
2E.tereoeki.gtimel
if youdon'twant
peWe_.Cre_POWER
rEVELSelecta _!
des_redpOWer_el ,
7.1o.)
4PressSTART.
TimeCook1
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level l0 (High) is
_mtom_ticMly set, but you
m_y change it fk)r more
flexibili W.
kkm m_y open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
IPress TIME COOK.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change the power level
if you don't w_mt flfll
power. {Press POWER
LE\;'EL. Select _ desired
power level ] -10.)
4[ Press TIME COOK
again.
5Enter the second cook
tim e.
6Change the power level
if you don't w_mt full
power. (Press POWER
LE\;'EL. Select a power
level ] -10.)
7Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II c(mnts down.
14

Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE."Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
asp"r,g,s
(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)
Beans
(fi'esh green)
(!iozen green)
I lb.
]O-oz.package
I lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
(frozen lima) ] O-oz. package
Beets
(tiesh, whole)] bunch
Broccoli
(flesh Cut)I bunch
(fresh spears ) I bunch
(l'/t,, lb .)
(fl'(_zen; 10-oz. package
chopped)
(tiozen spears) 10-oz. package
Cabbage
(about 2 lbs.)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fl'esh, Sliced ) ] lb.
(frozen) 1O-oz. package
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 rain.
9 to ] 1 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
17to21 rain.
7 to ] 0 rain.
9 to ] 3 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to ] ] 511i51.
7 to ] 0 rain.
7 to 9 511i51.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1½-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
Water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup wa/cr.
In ]-qt. casserole.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1½-( )5 2-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
water.
c(
In 9- )5"3-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
WateF.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cau/if/ower
(ilowerets)
(fiesh; whole)
(fi0ze n )
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-oz. package
9 to ]4 rain.
]Oto ]7rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
15

Coohing Guide for Time Cooh I & II
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
,frozen kerneb ] 0-oz. package
] to 5 ears
(ti'ozen _ ] ear
2to 6 ears
Mixed
vegetables
i _}'ozell )] O-oz. package
_as
ii'esh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
(frozen } ] 0-oz. package
Potatoes
(fl'esh. cubed. 4 potatoes
white1 _i to _ oz. each)
(I)'esh. whole. ] (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet or white1
Spinach
fcesh) ]0to 16 oz.
(fl'ozen. ]0-oz. package
chopped
and leaf_
Squash
(fl'esh. summe* ] lb. sliced
and vcllow)
(winter: acorn ] /o 2 squash
butternut) about 1 lb. each)
5 to 7 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per ear
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per ear
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to l l rain.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is ill husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add ]/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place ill
2-qt. casserole with ]/9 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place ill
center of tile oven. Let stand 5 mimnes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed si)inach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1½<]t. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut ill half and remove fibrous
membranes. Ill 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cu/-side-up after 4 minums.
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7 me Features
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G
_aus_ _
I PressDEFROST
AUTO/T/MEtwice.
2Enter defrosting time.
3 PressSTART
4Turnfood over when
theovensignals.
5 PressSTART.
(AutoDefrostexplained
in the section on
Convenience Features.)
Allows you to defl'ost tbr the
length of time you select. See
the Defl'osting Guide fi)r
suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically
set, but you may change this
tbr more flexibilim You may
defiost small items more
quicMy by raising the power
level are*"entering the time.
However, they _ll need more
flequent attention than usual
Power level 7 cuts the total
defi'osting time in about halt:,
power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate (1,stir tbod fiequently.
At one half of selected
defiosting time, the o_en
signals TURN. At this time,
mrn tbod o_er and break
apart (1,rearrange pieces for
more even defi'osting. Shield
any warm areas with small
pieces of tbiL
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during detiosting. This
sound is normal when the
o_en is not operating at High
power
DefrostingTips
*Foods ti'ozen in paper (1,
plastic can be defiosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced (1,vented AFTER
tbod has partially detiosted.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncoxered.
* Family-size,prepackaged
ti'ozen dinners can be
defiosted and microwax ed.
If the tbod is in a tbil
container, tmnstbr it to a
microwm e-satb dish.
* Foods that spoil easil), such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poult Uand pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
tilt re(ire than one hour
alter defiosting. Room
temperature promotes the
growth of ham, rid bacteria.
*For more even defi'osting
of larger tbods, such as bee[',
lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Defi'ost.
*Be sure large meats are
completely defiosted betbre
cooking.
* When detiosted, ti)()d
should be cool but soltened
in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwa_e ve*T
briefly, (1,"let it stand a tbw
minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1 piece_ I rain.
Sweet roils {approx. 12 oz. _ 3 m 5 rain.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) _;to _ rain.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 rain. Place Mock m casserole. Turn over ,rod
break up ,dqer half file time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--I to 2
(10-oz. package }
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
Oroundmeat (l lb.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultq
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up _2½ to 3 lbs. }
Chicken,whole
2½ to 3 lbs. )
Cornishhen
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs. )
18
B to €_ min.
_o 5 min.
[o 5 min.
5[o 7 min.
12 _o 16 min.
per lb.
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
15 to 19 min.
17to21 min.
7 to l3 min.
l)er lb.
5 to Umin.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defl'ostina.
Place unopened package m oven.
Microwave ius_ until frm_ks can be
separa/ed, l.e/stm]d 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defl'ostin_..
Turn meat over after half the rune.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped mea_ in cookina dish.
Turn over after half/he time and shield
warm areas with toil. When finished
separate pieces and le/stand to corn plete
defrostina.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Llnwra i)
and turn over after half file time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more. if necessary, l,et stand
to finish deflostin_:.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
/he time. unwrap and mrn chicken over,
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
deflostina. If necessary, run cold water m
the cavivv until aiblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in tlle oven breast-
side-up, Turn over after half the time.
Rt/ll cool W_fler in the C;lVitv until aiblets
Cilll |)e reil/oved,
Place unwrapped breast in dish breas/-
side-down. At/er half the rune. mrn over
and shield warm areas wi/h loll Finish
deflostina. Le/stand 1-2 hours in
refl'igerator/o complete defl'osting.

Time Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (flom 1 to 6)
%r ] to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level ] O.
For example, press tile 2
pad %r 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be
changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter ]-] 0.
You can use this feature
30 SEC. .It will add 30 seconds to
"6" tile time counting down
each time tile pad is
pressed.
o It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Convenience Features
(less time) (more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
2#
How to Usethe Popcorn
Feature
Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is
less than 3.0 ounces or
larger than 3.:5 ounces.
Place tile package of
popcorn ill tile center
of tile microwave.
2Press POPCORN. Tile
oven starts immediately.
Tap POPCORN to select
the l)ag size y(m are
cooking.
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that tile brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooks consistentl),
you can add or subtract
20-30 seconds/o the
automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9 aKain to add another
]0 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
,Mier pressing POPCORN,
press ] immediately after
tile oven starts tbr 2(1
seconds less cooldng time.
Press 1 again/o reduce
cooking time another
10 seconds (/o/al 30 seconds
less lime).
The Beverage tbature
heats 1-3 servings of
any 1leverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The
oven starts immediately.
The serving size is
automatically set at l, but
can be changed by pressing
2 or 3 right after pressing
BEVERAGE.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.