GE Appliances WES1450 User manual

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Safety instructions .......... 2-11
Operating instructions
Auto Feature ..................... 21
Careand Cleaning............. 29,50
Changing Power Level ............ 14
Featuresof Your
Microwave Oven .............. 12,15
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 ....... 52
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport ................ 54
Warranty .......................... 55
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Hodel #
Serial #
You can find them on a label inside
of the oven.
DE68-O_72_A 49-40618 06-09 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING!
Toreduce the risk of bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energbt:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAtternpt to operate this (c)
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave
energU.It isimportant not to defeat
or tamper with the safetUinterlocks.
(b) Do Not Place ang object between
the ovenfront face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealingsurfaces. (d)
Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It isparticularlUimportant
that the oven door close properlU
and that there isno damage to the:
(!) door (bent)
(2)hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)
(3)door sealsand sealing surfaces.
TheOven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anuone except
properlUqualified service personnel.
: Readand follow the specific
precautions in the Precautions to
Avoid PossibleExposureto Excessive
Microwave Energysection above.
: This appliance must be grounded.
Connect onlUto a properlUgrounded
outlet. Seethe Grounding Instructions
sectionon page 8.
Becertain to place the front surface
of the door three inches or more back
from the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance
in normal usage.
Someproducts such aswhole eggs
and sealedcontainers-for example,
closed jars-are able to explode and
should not be heated in this microwave
oven. Such useof the microwave oven
could resultin injury.
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Usethisappliance only for its intendedpurposeas describedin this
Owner'sManual.
:_ Thismicrowaveovenisnot approved :_
ortestedfor marineuse.
:_ Donot storeanythingdirectlyontop
ofthemicrowaveovensurfacewhen
themicrowaveovenisin operation.
:_ Donot operatethisapplianceif ithas
adamagedpowercordorplug,ifit isnot
workingproperlyorif ithasbeendamaged
ordropped.
:_ Donot coveror blockanyopenings
ontheappliance.
:_ Usethisapplianceonlyfor itsintendeduse -
asdescribedinthismanual.Donotuse
corrosivechemicalsorvaporsinthis
appliance.Thismicrowaveovenis
specificallydesignedto heat,dry orcook
foodand isnotintendedfor laboratoryor
industrialuse.
:_ Donot storethisapplianceoutdoors.Donot
usethisproductnearwater-for example,
in awetbasement,neara swimmingpool,
nearasinkor insimilarlocations.
:_ Keeppowercordawayfrom heated
surfaces.
:_ Donot immersepowercordor plugin
water,
:_ Donot letpowercordhangoveredge
oftableor counter,
:_ Thisapplianceshallnotbeinstalledless
than36"abovethefloortothe bottomof
theproduct.A minimumspacingof3" must
bemaintainedbetweenthe microwave
ovenandthesidewalls.
:_ Thismicrowaveisnotapprovedfor abuilt-in
installation.
Toreducethe riskoffire inthe ovencavity:
Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattend
appliancewhenpaper,plasticor other
combustiblematerialsareplacedinside
the ovenwhilecooking.
Removewiretwist-tiesandmetalhandles
from paperor plasticcontainersbefore
placingtheminthe oven.
Donotusethe ovenfor storagepurposes.
Donotleavepaperproducts,cooking
utensilsorfoodinthe ovenwhen notin use.
Ifmaterialsinsidethe ovenignite,keepthe
ovendoorclosed,turnthe ovenoffand
disconnectthe powercord,or shutoff
poweratthe fuseorcircuitbreakerpanel.
Ifthe doorisopened,thefire mayspread.
Donotusethe SensorFeaturestwice in
successiononthesamefoodportion,Iffood
isundercookedafterthefirstcountdown,
useTimeCookfor additionalcookingtime.
Seedoorsurfacecleaninginstructions
inthe Careandcleaningofthemicrowave
ovensectionofthis manual,
GEdoesnot supportanyservicingofthis
microwaveoven,exceptasdescribedby
the ConsumerSupportsectionofthis
manual,Donot attemptto servicethe
microwaveovenyourself,If serviceis
desired,thenthisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservicepersonnel,
Contactthe nearestauthorizedservice
facility for examination,repairor
adjustment,
Itisimportantto keepthe areacleanwhere
the doorsealsagainstthe microwave.Use
onlymild,non-abrasivedetergentsapplied
with acleanspongeorsoftcloth,Rinsewell,
Aswith any appliance,closesupervisionis
necessarywhenusedbychildren,
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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 bg:
Metal or foil touching the side
of the oven.
Foilnot molded to food
(upturned edgesact like
antennas).
Metal,such as twist-ties,
poultrg 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
accessorgor unless gou use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
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 injurg.
Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egggolk
and will cause it to burst,
possiblg resulting in injurg.
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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iii!_!__SUPERHEATEDWATER iiii_i_
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
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15INSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injury to
persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stirthe liquid both before and
halfway 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 baby food in
glassjars, evenwith the lid off,
Makesure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stirfood
to distribute the heat evenly.
Becareful to prevent scalding
when warming formula.
Thecontainer may feel cooler
than the formula really is.
Alwaystest the formula
before feeding the baby.
Don't defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated
beverages).Evenif the
container isopened, pressure
can build up.Thiscan cause
the container to burst,
possibly 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 possible injury,
direct steam away from
hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
Cookmeat and poultry
thoroughly-meat to at least
an INTERNALtemperature of
160°Fand poultry to at least
an INTERNALtemperature
of 180°F.Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
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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."
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-/45seconds 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.
Ifyou use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it issafe for use
in microwave ovens.
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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"Bailable"cooking pouches
andtightly closed plastic
bags should beslit, pierced
or vented asdirected by
package. Ifthey are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also,plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
theUform a tight seal.When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam
away from hands andface.
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
cookware designedfor
microwave cooking isvery
useful,but should be used
carefully. Evenmicrowave-
safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions asare glassor
ceramic materials and
may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. Inlonger
exposuresto overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow theseguidelines:
Usemicrowave-safe
plasticsonly and use
them instrict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not microwave emptU
containers.
DOnot permit children
to use plastic cookware
without camplete
supervision.
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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 electric current.
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 exists asto
whether the appliance isproperlUgrounded.
Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is uour personal
responsibilitUand obligation to have it 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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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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WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
Ashort power supplUcord is provided to reduce the risksresulting
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 as the 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 drape
.........................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 mag 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
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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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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 bL3time, with thesensorfeaturesor with the auto feature.
TIHE AUTOITIHE
COOK DEFROST
POWER ADD 30
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BEVERAGE POTATO
REHEAT AUTO/TIME
DEFROSI"
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIMECOOK Amountofcookingtime
Pressonceortwice
AUT0iTIMEDEFROST 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 levelsadd flexibility 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 7is 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 microwove for ony time up to 99 minutes
ond 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automaticallg set, but gou mag
change it for more flexibilitg,
PressTIMECOOK.
Enter cooking time.
_ii Chonge power levelif gou don't wont full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecto desired power level
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!iiPressSTART.
Youmog open the door during Time Cookto check
the food, Closethe door ond pressSTARTtoresume
PAUSE cooking,
Time Cook II
Lets gouchonge power levelsoutomoticollg during
cooking. Here'show to do it:
PressTIMECOOK.
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Enterthe first cook time,
Chonge the power level if gou don't wont full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecto desired
power level!- !0,)
, PressTIMECOOKogoin,
Enterthe second cook time,
Chonge the power levelif gou don't wont full power.
(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecto 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
2tablespoons water.

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Amount Time Comments
(frozenkernel) lO-oz, package 2to 6 min. In !-qt. casserole,place
2tablespoons water.
Cornon the cob
(fresh) 1to 5ears
(frozen) lear
2to6ears
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//4cup
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)
Peos
(fresh,shelled)
(frozen)
Pototoes
(fresh,cubed,
white)
(fresh,Whole,
sweetor White)
lO-oz, package
21bs.unshelled
lO-oz, package
4 potatoes
(6to 8 oz. each)
i (6 to 8oz.)
2 to 6 min.
7 to 10 min.
2 to 6 min.
9to 12 min.
2 to 4 min.
In 1-qt. casserole,place
3tablespoons water.
In !-qt. casserole,place
1//4cup water.
In !-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
Sminutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
(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 gellow)
(Winter,acorn,
or buttemut)
i lb.sliced
1or 2 squash
{abouti lb.each}
3to 5 min.
5to 9 min.
In !_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 outofeaturesection.)
_ 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,food will needmore
frequentattentionthan usual.
Atonehalf ofselecteddefrostingtime, the ovensignals
to turnthe food over.At thistime,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.Closedpackagesshouldbeslit, piercedor
ventedAFTERfood haspartially defrosted.Plasticstorage
containersshouldbepartially uncovered.
Familu-size,prepackagedfrozen dinnerscan bedefrosted
and microwaved.Ifthe food isin a foil container,transfer
it to amicrowave-safedish.
Foodsthat spoileasilgshouldnot beallowedto sit
out for morethan onehour after defrosting.Room
temperature promotesthe growth of harmfulbacteria.
Formore evendefrostingof largerfoods,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.

GEAppliances.com
Defrosting Guide
Time Comments
Breads,Cakes
Bread,buns or roils(1piece, 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls fooorox. J2 oz.) 2 to 4 min.
FishandSeafood
Fillets, frozen (i lb.) 6 to !) min.
Shellfish, smell pieces (! tbJ 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plosticpouch--1 or2 :l.to 5min.
!O-oz. package!
Meat
Bacon (J_o.]
Franks (1lb.)
Ground meat (1_o.I
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (21/2to 3 Ibs
Chicken, whole
(2_/2to 3 lbsJ
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4to 61as.
2to 5 min.
2to 5 min.
4to 6 min.
9to 13 min.
per lb.
4to 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 5 minutes 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 overoffer 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. Ifnecessarg, 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. 19

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 level10. Forexample,
pressthe 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Thepower levelcan be changed astime 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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