GE JE1160 User manual

Microwave Oven
JE1160
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .13–16
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
164D3370P278 49-40348 05-03 JR
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or
to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Read and follow the specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 4.
■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
■Be certain 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.
■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in 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. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
■Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry, or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
WARNING!
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) 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 surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink, or in similar
locations.
■This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■Keep power 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.
■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven
when not in use.
— If materials inside the 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. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
— Do not use Sensor Features twice in succession on the
same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first
countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
FOODS
■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
■Operating the microwave with no food inside for
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
life of the oven.
■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
■SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the 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.
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container may feel cooler
than the formula really is. Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and
boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery, or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use
this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 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.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins, and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a 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 use the microwave to dry newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
■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 so steam can escape.
■Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■“Boilable” 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 injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
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, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the
sides of the oven.
■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe 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 overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
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.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using 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 appliance.
(See EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse, or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
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 be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter
which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
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 is grounded
through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)

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About the features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1100 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel 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 may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the oven.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s), and oven light are located
on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Cooking Controls
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 0 to HIGH
MINUTE PLUS Starts immediately!
Sensor Features and Auto Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
RICE Starts immediately! more/less time
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
FISH FILLET Starts immediately! more/less time
BAKED POTATO Starts immediately! more/less time
FRESH VEGETABLES Starts immediately! more/less time
FROZEN VEGETABLES Starts immediately! more/less time
SOUP Starts immediately! more/less time
FROZEN DINNER Starts immediately! more/less time
Press Enter
AUTO DEFROST Food type 1–4 and food weight
AUTO COOK Food type 1–5 and amount
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

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The power level may be entered or
changed before entering the time for
Time Cook.
Press TIME COOK. Press repeatedly to
select desired power level 0to
HIGH .
Enter cooking time.
Press START.
You can view the power level during
cooking by pressing TIME COOK . Variable
power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave
oven can be compared to the surface units
on a range. 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 energy
30% of the time. Most cooking will be
done on High which gives you 100% power.
High power level will cook faster but food
may need more frequent stirring, rotating,
or turning over. A lower setting will cook
more evenly and need less stirring or
rotating of the food. Some foods may have
better flavor, texture, or appearance if one
of the lower settings is used. Use a lower
power level when cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
High: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
59 minutes and 99 seconds.
High power level is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
Press TIME COOK.
Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press TIME COOK repeatedly
to select a desired power level.)
Enter cooking time.
Press START.
You may 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:
Press TIME COOK.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press TIME COOK
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
Enter the first cook time.
Press TIME COOK again.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press TIME COOK
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
Enter the second cook time.
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1
1
⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1
1
⁄ 2
-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄ 4 to 1
1
⁄ 2 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄ 4 to 1
1
⁄ 2 lbs.) 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄
2 - or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 1
1
⁄
2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11 /4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is
per ear in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
per ear half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of
time.
(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″
or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped, and leaf) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer, and yellow) 1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn, or butternut) 1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each) 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use High power level unless otherwise noted.

Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops, and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
14 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) 20 to 25 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained
in the About the auto feature section.)
Press TIME DEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press START.
Turn the food over after half the time.
Press START.
At one half of selected defrosting time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of foil. The
oven will continue to defrost if you don’t
open the door and turn the food.
A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This is normal when
oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced, or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
■Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly
icy, return to the microwave oven very
briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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About the time features.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time
for 30 seconds. It will add 30 seconds to
the time each time the pad is pressed.
The oven will start immediately.
About the auto features.
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry, and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levels to give even
defrosting results for meats, poultry, and fish.
Press AUTO DEFROST.
Select food type 1–4 (see the Auto
Defrost Guide below).
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter
food weight. For example, press pads
1and 2for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces).
Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the
time features section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
■Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
■When the oven signals, turn the food
over. Remove defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Minute Plus
You can use this feature two ways:
■It will add 1 minute to the time counting
down each time the pad is pressed.
■It can be used as an express cook for
1 minute. No need to press START;
the oven will start immediately.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted
to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
Guide
Auto Defrost Guide
Food Type Weight
1 Ground Meat 0.5 to 3.0 pounds
2 Roast 2.0 to 3.5 pounds
3 Poultry 1.0 to 3.0 pounds
4 Fish 0.5 to 1.5 pounds

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Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
Vented
Covered
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Auto Cook
The Auto Cook feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for a variety
of foods.
Press AUTO COOK.
Select food type 1–5 and amount
(see the Auto Cook Guide below).
Press START.
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Auto Cook Guide
Food Type Amount Comments
1 Beverage 1 1/2 cup Use wide-mouth mug.
21 cup
32 cups
2 Chicken Pieces 1 1/2 pound Use oblong, square or round
21 pound dish. Cover with vented plastic
311⁄2 pounds wrap or wax paper.
3 Muffins and Rolls 1 2 rolls Cover with vented plastic wrap.
24 rolls
36 rolls
4 Frozen Entrée 1 7 to 9 ounces Follow package directions.
210 to 12 ounces
5 Frozen Pizza 1 7 ounces Follow package directions.
214 ounces
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Humidity Sensor
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
■The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
■Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
■Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are
dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead
the sensor.

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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately.
If you open the door while POPCORN
is displayed, a SENSOR ERROR message
will appear. Close the door and press
START immediately. If food is undercooked
after the countdown use TIME COOK for
additional cooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 10—20 seconds
to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press TIME COOK
once before the oven starts for an extra
10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press TIME COOK
twice before the oven starts for 10–20
seconds less cooking time.
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Rice
Use the Rice feature to cook 1/2 to 2 cups
of rice.
Follow package instructions. Place the
covered dish of rice in the oven. Press
RICE. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing RICE, press TIME COOK once
before the oven starts for an extra 10–20
seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing RICE, press TIME COOK twice
before the oven starts for 10–20 seconds less
cooking time.
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Soup
Use the Soup feature to cook 1 to 6 cups
of soup.
Follow package instructions. Place the
covered dish of soup in the oven. Press
SOUP. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately. If food is
undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing SOUP, press TIME COOK once
before the oven starts for an extra 10–20
seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing SOUP, press TIME COOK twice
before the oven starts for 10–20 seconds less
cooking time.
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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

Frozen Dinner
Use the Frozen Dinner feature to cook
a 7–12 ounce frozen dinner.
Follow package instructions. Place
dinner in the oven. Press FROZEN
DINNER. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing FROZEN DINNER press
TIME COOK once before the oven starts
for an extra 10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing FROZEN DINNER, press
TIME COOK twice before the oven starts
for 10–20 seconds less cooking time.
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Fish Fillet
Use the Fish Fillet feature to cook
4–24 ounces of fish.
Place covered fish in the oven.
Press FISH FILLET. The oven starts
immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing FISH FILLET, press TIME COOK
once before the oven starts for an extra
10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing FISH FILLET, press TIME COOK
twice before the oven starts for 10–20
seconds less cooking time.
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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
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Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces
of previously cooked foods or a plate of
leftovers.
Place covered food in the oven. Press
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir,
if possible, to even out the temperature.
Reheated foods may have wide variations
in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the
countdown use TIME COOK for
additional reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for
Use With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
■Bread products.
■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating.
To add time:
After pressing REHEAT, press TIME COOK
once before the oven starts for an extra
10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing REHEAT, press TIME COOK
twice before the oven starts for 10–20
seconds less cooking time.
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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

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Baked Potato
The Baked Potato feature cooks 2–5
potatoes.
Pierce skin with fork and place
potatoes on the turntable. If cooking
three or more potatoes, arrange in a
star pattern.
Press BAKED POTATO. The oven starts
immediately. The oven signals when
steam is sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately. If food is
undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing BAKED POTATO, press
TIME COOK once before the oven starts
for an extra 10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing BAKED POTATO, press
TIME COOK twice before the oven starts
for 10–20 seconds less cooking time.
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Fresh Vegetables
Use the Fresh Vegetables feature to cook
4–24 ounces of fresh vegetables.
Add 2 tablespoons of water per serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Place
vegetables in the oven. Press FRESH
VEGETABLES . The oven starts
immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed
and time remaining is counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately. If food is
undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing FRESH VEGETABLES, press
TIME COOK once before the oven starts for
an extra 10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing FRESH VEGETABLES, press
TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for
10–20 seconds less cooking time.
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Frozen Vegetables
Use the Frozen Vegetables feature to cook
4–24 ounces of frozen vegetables.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Place vegetables in the oven. Press
FROZEN VEGETABLES . The oven starts
immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed
and time remaining is counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately. If food is
undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
To add time:
After pressing FROZEN VEGETABLES, press
TIME COOK once before the oven starts for
an extra 10–20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing FROZEN VEGETABLES, press
TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for
10–20 seconds less cooking time.
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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

Kitchen Timer
This pad performs three functions:
■It operates as a minute timer.
■It can be set to delay cooking.
■It can be used as a hold setting after
defrosting.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
Press KITCHEN TIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want
to count down.
Press START. When the time is up,
the timer will signal.
How to Use to Set a Holding Time
Enter a Time Cook, Auto Defrost,
or Time Defrost program.
Press KITCHEN TIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want
the oven to hold.
Press START.
The oven will begin cooking or defrosting.
After the countdown is complete, the
holding time will count down.
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
You can set the microwave to delay the
start of cooking up to 59 minutes and
99 seconds.
Press KITCHEN TIMER.
Enter the time of day to begin cooking.
Press TIME COOK. Change power level
if you don’t want full power. (Press
TIME COOK repeatedly to select a
desired power level.
Enter the amount of cooking time.
Press START.
The timer will begin counting down to zero
and cooking will then begin.
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day.
Press CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Press CLOCK.
To choose between 12-hour or 24-hour
time, select Clock Mode under the Help
feature before setting the clock(see Help
section).
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Pause/Clear
In addition to clearing sections,
PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display. Press START to restart the oven.
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Help
Use the Help feature to choose from
a variety of options.
Press HELP, then select the desired Help
option:
Child Lock-Out. You may lock the control
panel to prevent the oven from being
accidentally started or used by children.
Press 1to turn Child Lock-Out on or
2to turn Child Lock-Out off.
Weight Measurement. You may change
the weight measurement from pounds
to grams. Press 1for pounds or 2for
grams.
Beeper On/Off. Press 1 to turn the oven
beeper on or 2to turn the beeper off.
Clock Mode. The clock display can be
set for 12-hour time or 24-hour time.
Press 1to select 12-hour time or 2to
select 24-hour time.
Energy Save. When Energy Save is
turned on, the oven display will turn off
when the oven is not in use. Press 1to
turn Energy Save on or 2to turn Energy
Save off.
Languages. The oven display language
can be set for English, French, or
Spanish. Press 1for English, 2for
French, or 3for Spanish.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
Term Definition

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Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and
then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.
Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.

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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below and
you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
or the circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully
outlet. inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
oven will not start
START pad not pressed after •Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered •Press PAUSE/CLEAR.
already in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered after •Make sure you have entered cooking time after
pressing TIME COOK. pressing TIME COOK.
PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed accidentally. •Reset cooking program and press START.
Food weight not entered after •Make sure you have entered food weight after
selecting AUTO DEFROST. selecting AUTO DEFROST.
SENSOR ERROR message During the Sensor cooking •Close the door and press START immediately.
appears on display program, the door was opened
before steam could be detected.
Steam was not detected in •Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
maximum amount of time.
Control panel does The control has been locked. •See the Help feature section.
not work
Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single •Use Time Cook for large amounts of food.
for Sensor Reheat servings of recommended foods.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
■Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
■Light reflection around door or outer case.
■Dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
■Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
■TV/radio interference might be noticed
while using the microwave. Similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the microwave
as possible, or check the position and signal
of the TV/radio antenna.