GE Appliances WES1450 User manual

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Sofety instructions .......... 2-11
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ..................... 21
Careand Cleaning............. 29,30
Changing Power Level ............ 14
Featuresof Your
Microwave Oven .............. 12,13
Microwave Terms ................. 28
Other Features................ 26,27
SensorFeatures............... 22-25
Time Features ................ 15-20
Troubleshooting Tips
BeforeYouCall
for Service ..................... 31,32
ThingsThat Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven ....... 32
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport ................ 54
Warranty .......................... 55
WES1450
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Write the model and seriol numbers here:
Nodel #
Seriul #
You can find them on a label inside
of the oven. DE68-O3613A 49-40596 11-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
Do NotAttempt to operate
thisoven with the door
open since open-door
operation can result in
harmful exposure to
microwave energy. Itis
important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
@:Do Not Place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residueto
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
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Do Not Operate the oven if it
isdamaged. Itis particularly
important that the oven door
closeproperly and that there
is no damage to the:
door_bent_,
hingesand latches
(brokenor loosened),
doorsealsandsealing
..............................surfaces.
TheOven Should Not
be adjusted or repairedby
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
Readandfollow the specific
precautions in the Precautions
toAvoid PossibleExposureto
ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
sectionabove.
Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with
the provided Installation
Instructions. Installation must
be at least 36" above the floor.
Thisappliance must be
grounded. Connectonly
to a properly grounded
outlet. Seethe Grounding
Instructionssection on page 8.
Becertain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more backfrom
the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping ofthe
appliance in normal usage.
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Usethisappliance only for its intendedpurposeas described
in this Owner'sManual.
Thismicrowave oven is not approved
or tested for marine use.
Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven surface when
the microwave oven isin operation.
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 block any openings
on the appliance. GErecommends a
3" spacing be maintained between
the microwave and the adjacent walls.
Usethis appliance only for its intended
useas described in this manual. Do not
usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in
thisappliance. Thismicrowave oven
isspecifically designedto heat, dry
or cook food and isnot intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not usethis product near water-
for example,in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, near a sinkor in similar
locations.
Keeppower cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug
in water.
Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
i: Aswith any appliance,close
supervision isnecessary when
usedby children.
i: To reduce the riskof fire in the
ovencavity:
- Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend
appliance when paper,plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven while cooking.
- Removewire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
Do not usethe oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
Ifmaterials insidethe oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed,turn the oven off
and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. Ifthe door is opened,the fire
may spread.
Do not usethe Sensor Features
twice in succession on the same food
portion. Iffood isundercooked after
the first countdown, use TimeCook
for additional cooking time.
Seedoor surface cleaning instructions
in the Careand cleaning of the
microwave ovensection of this manual.
GEdoes not support any servicing
of this microwave oven,except as
described by the Consumer Support
section ofthis manual. Do not attempt
to service the microwave oven yourself.
Ifservice isdesired,then thisappliance
should be serviced only by qualified
servicepersonnel. Contact the nearest
authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term
for sparksin the oven.Arcing
iscaused by:
Metal or foil touching the side
of the oven.
Foilnot molded to food
(upturned edgesact like
antennas).
Metal,such as twist-ties,
poultry pins,or gold-rimmed
dishes,in the microwave.
Recgcledpaper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in gour
microwave oven unless in
a specialmicrowave popcorn
accessory or unless gou use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
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Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example,
closedjars-are able to
explode and should not
be heated in this microwave
oven.Such use ofthe
microwave oven could
result in injury.
Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egggolk
and will cause it to burst,
possiblg resulting in injurg.
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Operating the microwave
with no food insidefor more
than a minute or two mag
causedamage to the oven
and could start afire. It
increasesthe heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer
"skin"such as potatoes,
hot dogs,sausages,tomatoes,
apples,chicken liversand
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffeeor tea, areable to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling.Visiblebubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
ovenisnot always present.
THISCOULDRESULTtN VERY
HOTLtQUtDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERt5 DISTURBEDOR
ASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL
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Toreduce the riskof injury to
persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stirthe liquid both before and
halfwag through heating it.
Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
After heating, allow the
container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short
time before removing the
container.
- Useextreme care when
inserting aspoon or other
utensil into the container.
Avoid heating babu food in
glassjars, evenwith the lid off,
Makesure all infant food is
thoroughlg cooked. Stirfood
to distribute the heat evenlg.
Becareful to prevent scalding
when warming formula.
Thecontainer mag feel cooler
than the formula reallg is.
AIwagstest the formula
before feeding the baby.
Don't defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallgcarbonated
beverages).Evenif the
container isopened, pressure
can build up.Thiscan cause
the container to burst,
possiblg resulting in injury.
Hotfoods and steam can
cause burns. Becareful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes.
Toprevent possibleinjury,
direct steam awaUfrom
hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
Cookmeat and poultry
thoroughlg-meat to at least
an INTERNALtemperature of
160°Fand poultry to at least
an INTERNALtemperature
of 180°F.Cookingto these
temperatures usuallUprotects
against foodborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Makesure all cookware used in
your microwave oven issuitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles,cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware
which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used.Some
cookware is labeled "suitable
for microwaving."
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Ifyou are not sure if adish is
microwave-safe, use thistest:
Placein the oven both the
dish you are testing and
a glassmeasuring cup filled
with ! cup of water-set the
measuring cup either inor
next to the dish. Microwave
30-45 seconds at high. Ifthe
dish heats,it should not be
usedfor microwaving.
Ifthe dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats,then the dish is
microwave-safe.
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Ifyou use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it issafe for use
in microwave ovens.
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Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycledpaper
towels, napkinsand waxed
paper may contain metal
fleckswhich could cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should
be avoided, asthey may
also ignite.
Somestyrofoam trays (like
thosethat meat ispackaged
on)havea thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
Do not usethe microwave
to dry newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap issuitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Checkthe package for
proper use.
Papertowels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes inorder to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Besureto vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
Cookware may become hot
because of heattransferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed
to handle the cookware.
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i: "Boilable"cookingpouches i:
andtightlyclosedplastic
bagsshouldbeslit,pierced
orventedasdirectedby
package.Ifthey are not,
plasticcouldburstduringor
immediatelyaftercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.
Also,plasticstorage
containersshouldbeatleast
partiallyuncoveredbecause
theyforma tightseal.When
cookingwithcontainers
tightlycoveredwith plastic
wrap,removecovering
carefullyand directsteam
awayfromhandsandface.
Usefoil only as directed in this
guide.TVdinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4" high;remove the
top foil cover and return the
tray to the box.When using
foil in the microwave oven,
keepthe foil at least !" away
from the sides ofthe oven.
Plasticcookware-Plastic
cookwaredesignedfor
microwavecookingisvery
useful,butshouldbeused
carefully.Evenmicrowave-
safeplasticmay notbeas
tolerantofovercooking
conditionsasareglassor
ceramicmaterialsand
maysoftenorcharif
subjectedto shortperiods
ofovercooking,Inlonger
exposuresto overcooking,
thefoodandcookware
couldignite.
Follow theseguidelines:
Usemicrowave-safe
plasticsonly and use
them instrict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
DOnot permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reducesthe risk of electric shock bUproviding
an escape wire for the electriccurrent.
This appliance isequipped with a power cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug.Theplug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properlUinstalled and grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician or service technician ifthe grounding
instructions arenot completelUunderstood or if doubt existsasto
whether the appliance isproperlUgrounded.
Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is uour personal
responsibilitUand obligation to haveit replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under anUcircumstances cut or removethe third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cordwith this appliance.
Ifthe power cord istoo short, have aqualified electrician or service
technician installan outlet near the appliance.(SeeWARNING--
EXTENSIONCORDSsection.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. ge.com
ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be
disconnected infrequently.
Becauseof potential safetg
hazards under certain conditions, (Adapterplug
we strongly recommend against PermittedinCanada)
the use of an adapter plug. However, Align large I_--_-_ II
if gou stillelect to usean adapter, P[ongs/sl°ts _ I_._-) I_
where local codes permit, _ _,__j ""7 " II
aTEIvtPORARYCONNECTIONmag ;r
be made to a properlUgrounded
2-prong wall receptacle bUthe use TEMPORARYandfirm connection
of a UL-listedadapter which is METHOD beforeuse.
available at most localhardware stores.
Thelarger slot inthe adapter must bealigned with the larger slotin
the wall receptacle to provide proper polaritg in the connection ofthe
power cord.
CAUTION:Attachingtheadaptergroundterminol
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance
unlessthe cover screw ismetal and not insulated,and the wall
receptacleisgrounded through the house wiring.
Youshould have the circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make
surethe receptacle isproperlg grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, alwags hold
the adapter with one hand. Ifthis is not done,the adapter ground
terminal isverg likelgto break with repeated use. Shouldthis happen,
DO NOTUSEthe 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 frequent
disconnection ofthe power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leadsto eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong
(grounding)receptacle bg a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
Ashort power suppIUcord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extensioncords maUbe used if Uouare careful in using them.
Ifan extension cord is used-
Themarked electrical rating ofthe extension cord should
be at least as great asthe electrical rating of the appliance;
:_ Theextension cord must be a grounding-tupe 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
Theextension cord should be arranqed so that it will not drupe
.........................overthe countertop or tabletop where it can be pulledon by
children or tripped over unintentionall U.
IfUouuse an extension cord,the interior light maUflicker and the
blower sound may vary when the microwave oven ison. Cooking
times maUbe longer,too.
NOTICE-PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shieldedfrom interference from electronic
products, including microwaves. However,patients with pacemakers
maUwish to consult their physicians iftheUhave concerns.
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READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
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Features of the Oven
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Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screenallows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in
place when using the oven. The turntable mag be removed
for cleaning.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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Youcanmicrowave bLjtime, with thesensorfeaturesor with the auto feature.
TIHE AUTO/TIME
COOK DEFROST
POWER ADD 30
LEVEL SEC. VEGETABLE
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BEVERAGE POTATO
REHEAT AUTOITINE
DEFROST
CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIMECOOl( Amountofcookingtime
Pressonceortwice
AUTO/TIMEDEFROST Amountofdefrostingtime
Presstwice
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
ADD30SEC Startsimmediately!
POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1 10
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Startsimmediately!more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Startsimmediately! _i_i
REHEAT Startsimmediately!more/lesstime
POTATO Startsimmediately!more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Startsimmediately! i;_
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice(frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes(cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
(onsomemodels)
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About changing the power level.
AUTO/TIME TINE
DEFROST COOK
DISPLAY
DN/OFF
START
PAUSE
Thepower levelmay beentered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for TIME
COOK,TIMEDEFROSTor EXPRESSCOOK.The power
levelmay also be changed during time countdown.
_ PressTIMECOOKor select TIMEDEFROST.
_ Enter cooking or defrosting time.
PressPOWERLEVEL.
_ Selectdesired power level 1-10.
_ PressSTART.
Variablepower levels addflexibility to microwave
cooking.The power levelson the microwave oven
can becompared to the surface units on a range.
Each power levelgives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level3 isenergy 30% of the time.
Mostcooking will be done on High (power level 10)which
givesyou 100%power. Power level 10will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
over.Alower setting will cook more evenly and need less
stirring or rotating of the food. Somefoods may have
better flavor,texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings isused. Usea lower power levelwhen cooking
foods that havea tendency to boil over,such as scalloped
potatoes.
Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy cycles off)give
time for the food to "equalize"or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this isshown with powerlevel
3-the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside ofthe food would cook before the insidewas
defrosted.
Hereare someexamples ofusesfor variouspower levels:
High 10: Fish,bacon, vegetables,boiling liquids.
Ned-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing for stews
and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low 2or 3: Defrosting;simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter.

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TIME
COOK
DISPLAY
ONIOFF
START
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automaticallg set, but gou mag
change it for more flexibilitg,
PressTIMECOOK.
Enter cooking time.
_ii Change power levelif gou don't want full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired power level
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!iiPressSTART.
Youmug open the door during Time Cookto check
the food, Closethe door and pressSTARTtoresume
PAUSE cooking,
Time Cook II
Lets gouchange power levelsautomaticallg during
cooking. Here'show to do it:
PressTIMECOOK.
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Enterthe first cook time,
Change the power level if gou don't want full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired
power level!- !0,)
, PressTIMECOOKagain.
Enterthe second cook time,
Change the power levelif gou don't want full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired
power level!- !0,)
PressSTAR
Atthe end of Time Cook I,Time Cook IIcounts down,
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About the time feotures.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE:Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Amount Time Comments
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Asparagu s
(freshSpears)1 lb. 5to 8 min., InlY2-qt, oblong glossbaking
Hed-High (7) dish,place 1/4 cup water.
(frozenspears) 10-oz. package 4to 7 min. In!-qt. casserole.
Beans
(freshgreen) 1 lb.cut in half
(frozen green) lO-oz, package
(frozenlima) lO-oz, package
Beets
(fresh,whole) 1 bunch
10 to 15 min.
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
InlY2-qt, casserole,place
1/2 cup water.
In1-qt. casserole,place
2tablespoons water.
In1-qt. casserole,place
1/4 cup water.
16 to 22 min. In2-qt. casserole,place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 min.
11% to l_/zIbs.}
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7to 11 min.
11% to 1'/2 Ibs.}
:[O-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
chopped)
(frozen SpeaEs) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 min.
Cabbage
(freSh) 1 medium head
Iabout2Ibs.l
In2-qt. casserole,place
1/2 cup water.
In2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In1-qt. casserole.
In!-qt, casserole,place
3tablespoons water.
6 to I0 min. InlY2- or 2-qt. casserole,place
1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
Carrots
(freshsliced) 1 lb.
(frozen) lO-oz, package
5 to 9 min. In2- or 3-qt. casserole,place
1/4 cup water.
4 to 8 min.
3 to 7 min.
InlY2-qt, casserole,place
!/4 cup woter.
In!-qt. cosserole,place
2tablespoons woten
Cauliflower
(ftowerets)
(fresh,Whole)
1 medium head
1 medium head
(frozen) 10-oz. package
7 to 11 min.
7 to 15 min.
3 to 7 min.
In2-qt. casserole,place
1/2 cup water.
In2-qt. casserole,place
1/2 cup water.
In1-qt. casserole,place
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Amount Time Comments
[frozenkernel) lO-oz, package 2to 6 min. In !-qt. casserole,place
2tablespoons water.
Cornon thecob
(fresh) 1to Sears
(frozen) lear
2to 6ears
1!/4to 4 min.
per ear
3to 6 min.
2to 3 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish,place corn. Ifcorn is in
husk, useno water; if corn has
been husked,add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrangeafter half
of time.
Placein 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish.Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh,shelled)
(frozen)
PotQtoes
(fresh,cubed,
white)
(fresh,Whole,
sweet or White)
lO-oz, package
21bs.unshelled
lO-oz, package
4 potatoes
(6to 8 oz. each)
1 (6to 8 oz.)
2 to 6 min.
7 to 10 min.
2 to 6 min.
9 to 12 min.
2 to 4 min.
In 1-qt. casserole,place
3tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole,place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole,place
2tablespoons water.
Peeland cut into 1-inch cubes.
Placein 2-qt. casserolewith 1/2
cup water. Stirafter half oftime.
Piercewith cooking fork. Place
in center of the oven.Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinuch
Ifresh)
(frozen,chopped
and leaf)
10to 16oz.
lO-oz, package
3to 6 min.
3to 6 min.
In 2-qt. casserole,place washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole,place
3tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh,summer
ond SIow)
(Winter,acorn,
or buttemut)
i lb.sliced
1or 2 squash
{abouti lb.each}
3to 5 min.
5to 9 min.
In l_2-qt, casserole,place 1//4
cup water.
Cutin half and remove fibrous
membranes. In2-qt. oblong
glass bakingdish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turncut-side-up
after/4 minutes.
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About the time features.
AUTO/TINE
DEFROST
DISPLAY
ON/OFF
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START
PAUSE
Time Defrost
Allowsgouto defrostfor aselectedlengthoftime.Seethe
DefrostingGuidefor suggestedtimes.(AutoDefrostexplained
in theAboutthe outofeoturesection.)
_ PressAUTO/TIlE DEFROSTtwice.
_ Enter defrosting time.
_ Press START.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
_ Press START.
Powerlevelisautomaticallgsetat ] but can bechanged.
Youcandefrostsmallitems quicklgbyraisingthe power
levelafter enteringthe time.Powerlevel 7 cutsthe total
defrostingtime in about half;power level10 cutsthe total
time to approximatelg !/3; however,foodwill needmore
frequentattentionthan usual.
Atonehalf ofselecteddefrostingtime, the ovensignals
to turnthe food over.At this time,turn food overand
breakapart or rearrangepiecesfor more evendefrosting.
Shieldang warm areaswith smallpiecesof foil.
A dullthumping noisemag beheard during defrosting.
Thisisnormalwhen ovenisnot operating atHigh power.
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Defrosting Tips
Foodsfrozen in paper or plasticcanbe defrosted
in the package.Closedpackagesshould beslit, piercedor
ventedAFTERfood haspartially defrosted.Plasticstorage
containersshouldbepartially uncovered.
Familg-size,prepackagedfrozen dinnerscan bedefrosted
and microwaved.Ifthe food isin a foil container,transfer
it to amicrowave-safedish.
Foodsthat spoileasilgshouldnot beallowedto sit
out for morethan one hour after defrosting.Room
temperature promotesthe growth of harmfulbacteria.
Formore evendefrostingof larger foods,suchas roasts,
useAuto Defrost. Besurelargemeatsare completelg
defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened
in all areas. Ifstill slightlg icg, return to the microwave
verg brieflg, or let it stand a few minutes.

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Defrosting Guide
Time Comments
Breads,Cakes
Bread,bunsor roils(1piece. 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (ooorox.J2 oz.) 2to 4 rain.
FishandSeafood
Fillets, frozen (i lb.) 6to 9 min.
Shellfish,small pieces (! tb.) 3 to 7 rain. Placeblock in casserole.Turnover
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plasticpouch--1 or2 1to 5 rain.
!o,oZ,.package!
Meat
Bacon (J_o.J
Franks (1lb.)
Ground meat (1_o.J
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (21/2to 3 Ibs
Chicken, whole
(2_/2to 5 lbsJ
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4 to 61as.
2to 5 min.
2to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
9 to 13 min.
per lb.
4 to 8 min.
per lb.
14 to 20 min.
20 to 25 min.
7to 13 min.
per lb.
3to 8 min.
per lb.
Placeunopened package in oven.
Let stand Sminutes after defrosting.
Placeunopened package in oven.
Microwave just untilfranks can be
separated. Let stand 5minutes,
if necessary,to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Placeunwrapped meat in cooking
dish.Turnover after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished,separate piecesand
letstand to complete defrosting.
Placewrapped chicken in dish.Unwrap
andturn overafter half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more,if necessarg. Letstand
to finish defrosting.
Placewrapped chicken in dish.After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shieldwarm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessarg, run cold water
in the cavitg until giblets can be removed.
Placeunwrapped hen inthe oven
breast-side-up.Turn overafter half
the time. Runcool water in the
cavitg until giblets can be removed.
Placeunwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Letstand 1-2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting. !9

About the time features.
Express Cook
Thisisa quick way to set cookingtime for 1-6 minutes.
Pressoneof the ExpressCook pads (from ! to 6)for
! to 6 minutes ofcooking at power level 10. Forexample,
pressthe 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Thepower levelcan be changed as time iscounting down.
PressPOWERLEVELand enter !-!0.
ADD 30
SEC.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
Itwill add 30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
Itcan be used as a quick wag to set 30 seconds
of cooking time.
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