GE JE1250 Use and care manual

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Turntable
Safe~Instructions....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Operating Instrutiions, ~ps
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 18, 19
AutoDefrost......................................--..1 5, 16
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Child LockQut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clock
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Control Panel.
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Cook
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Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
CookingGuide..............................................23
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defrosting Guide
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Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................2O
HeatingorReheatingGuide ..................21
Hold Time
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10
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Microwaving Tips...........................................6
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 3
Power Levels.....................................6, 10, I I
Program Cooking............................................7
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sensor Cooking Control Guide .................l 9
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turntable .................................................3, 4,7
GE Appliances
Microwave
Oven
Problem So[ver...............................26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer &nte~ 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning
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Control Panel . . . . .
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Turntable
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lnstallation..........................................25
Adapter Plugs ..........................................---..25
ExtensionCords...........................................25
Groundinginstructions...............................25
Consumer Services ...................27
ApplianceRegistration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ....,...................................Back Cover
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mLP US ~LP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, call:
GE Answer Centere
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
~ese numbers are dso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this
carz please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
dls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
Iomtion of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; dso send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card.
H you move, or
if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
~is appliance must be
registered. Please be certain
that it is.
write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Serviw
Appliance Park
buisvdle, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the deder
(or budder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money. -
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can ~rrect yourself.
M these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor es~ping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
● Dtil thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some W-Radio interference
might be noticed wtie using
your microwave oven. It’s similar
to the interference caused by
other sA1 appliances and does -
not indicate a problem with
your oven.
~NS TOAVOID POSSIBLE E=OSW’
.:TOEXCESSIVEMCR OWAW ENERGY ~ ~~~
Do N&i Attempt to operate ti’ovenwi@: ~
(c) Do kot *rak ieovenifit is tiag&’ ltis
the door opensticeopen-door operation~ ~~^•T.^•Ð.^•
parddarly important that the oven door close
resdt in h- exposure to microwave ~‘ “
‘ properly andthatthereisno @age to the:
energy. It is important n~t to defeat or~per
:,(l) door@nt) ‘:.’ ‘“ ‘ ~.. ‘
withthesafety interlocks., ~ .
Do Not Pbce tiyobj~~~eenthe ovei ““ ~~
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front fam and the doorordlow soti or cleaner
(3) door S* tid~&g s&aces.
residue
to awurntite on@ng surfaces... .
(d) me @en Shodd Not be adjustdor repaired
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by anyone exmptproperly qfied ~wice
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WORm SMW ~S~UC~ONS
Rmd ~ tititiom &fom ufig W apptimc~
~enusing’ele&d a~fianccs,basicsafety
● Do not store anything diretiy on top of the
pretiutionsshouldbe foUowe~ includingthe: ~~~~
microwave oven surface when the microwave
fouowing: ~ .,. : . ~ ~~~ . .
oven is in
ope~tion.
&w
*&To reduce the risk of
● Do not let power cord hangover edge of table
burns; electrickhoc~ fiie, injury to’persom
or counter. .
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
● Do not operate this app~nce if it has a
● Read and foMow tie s~cKlc cCPrecautions to
damaged power cord or plug, ifit is not
Avoid Possible &posure to ficessive Mcrowave
wo@gproperiy orifithas been damaged
@ergy” onthepre~ouspage. .’ .
ordropped
● Do not operate oven without the turntable
+ ~ app~mce rntibe~ude&, ~~Ü‹ ;‘.
‘Gnnect ody to pro~rly grounded oudet.
“‘ and turntable support seated and in place.
See &oundinghtructions section in the ‘::’ .
‘.. ● Do not tiow turntabIe to be restricted so the
backpfthisguide. ~~~• ~~•
turntable cannot rotate.
. Use this apptiance ordy for its intended use as
● See door surfacecleaning instructions
descrii in this guide. Do not use corrosive
in tie @e and ~eaning section(s) of this guide.
chernicak or vapors in this appfiance. This
microwave oven
is specKIcdIy designed to heat or
● W apphce shodd be serviced ordy by
cook f@ and is not intended for laboratory or...
quaMed service personn~ Contact nearest
indus~rd use. ~~•
authotied service fa@ty for exarninatio~
repair or adjustmen~
● ,For best Operation$ plug ~ appknu’ into ib
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owneletidoutie~ to prevent ~~ering of
● As with any apptianc~ close supervision is
Egh~ blowing of~ortripping of circuit ,.
necessary when used by c~ren.
btien ~
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● tifi or locate ~ apphce only k’
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
accordance with the provided b~ation. ‘“~
—Do riot overcook f- b~y attend
htrnctions. ‘. ., ~
apptiance if paper, plastic or other combustible
rnaterids are placed hide theoven to faditate
● Be ce~to pb;e &e front s&f&e of the ~titig
door.threeinch~ or.rnorebackfrorn the.. : ~~~‹ ~ I ~~~•b ~~• ~~~ “ .
cotite~p edge@ avoid, ?cadentitipping. . .:
-Removefit wist-ties=d metihan~es:
of the apphnce h nOm@us~. ~ ,:. ~ . ‘-‘...,.
‘[email protected] plastic con~inersbefore ~lacing
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thernin the oyen. ‘
● D~’ibt coVq~’o\’bI~’kaay ‘open~~,,?n tie’ ~.. ~~
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~ Do not store ~ appbce outdoors. Donot & ~~ ‘;
LDo not~e &cled p2*rpr0dUC&.RCCyCICd
this product ne~’’water-fgr example,@ awet .
basemeng near~swa
paper toweh, napkins andwax@paper&
gpl ornearas~...:: “ . ‘: . .
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COritain metal flecks w~~ may Ca= arcing
* titictiwave iven is riot approved or- ““ .;
or i@te.. Pa@r products containing nylon or
for~~e tie,: ~~Ü‹ , ‘.’:::< ,’ ~ ~ “‘ ‘:’
nylon ~aments shodd be avoiQ as hey may
~so’ignite.: ; .“ .,
● DO not ~erse power cord or plug M water. ‘
—Do not pop Poworn in yo~ microwave oven
● Keep power co~away from hea~d’surfaces,
~ urdmit is in a @al mipowave popcorn
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. fio’not ’[email protected]’hm&gor. cwM’ .“ ., ‘“
accessory or dess you use popcorn labeled for
appMnce beneath this microwave oven.
use in microwave ovens. .
● Do not motit the’microwave oven over or near
—Dokot overcook potatoes. They codddehydrate
and catch fiie, causing damage to your oven.
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WORT~ Smm mSTRUtiONS
(~ndnud)
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—Donotoperate the oven wMeemptyto.avoid “
● Foods cooked in Equids (such as pasta) may ten~
damage totheovtia ndthed@gerof&i :,, ~~
.tobofl over more rapidy than foods containing..
Eby atident.theoverishod drunernp~a ‘ ~~Ü‹ ‘“
l&moisture. Shoddtis occur, refer to theCare ,
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
and Cleaning section(s)”forinstructions on how to
avoid operating the ovenemp$ at afl tim~ “;: ~~
cla,the inside of the ovem
it saves energy and prolongs the lifeofthe oven. “
—Do not use the oven ’for storage purposes.
● ~ermometer-Do not use a thermometer in
Do notleavepaper prtiucts, COO~gU~e~ilS .
food you are microwaving @ess the thermometer
or fwd in the oven when not k ~. “,
is designed or recommended for use in the
—Ifrnatea inside oven~hodd ignite, keep ., - mitiowave oven.
tiven doorclq turn oven off and disconnect ~~ . , ● p&tic ~oofi ~Plasticcookw~ed esi@edfor
powercor~ orshutoffpower:at the fuse or .,-’
circuit breaker panel.
microwave cookingisveryusef@ butshoddbe
usedcare~y. Even microwave-safe plastic may
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‘not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
● Some products such as whole & fid ‘waled ‘“
@ass brceramic materiah andrnay soften or char
containetior example, closed j%~
if subjected to short periods of overcooking. h
explode andshodd not be heated in ti, ..:.
longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
cootiare cotid ignite. For these reasons:
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ove
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codd result ~ ~jti.,
l) Usemicrowave-safe plasti= ody and use ‘“
them ins~ct compliance with the cookware
: Avoid heating.baby food in glass jars$ even%th ‘,
the Ed off. Make sure dl infant food is thoro@y
,‘ manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. ~
cookd Stir food to distr~%ute the heatevedy.
BecareM topreventsddingw henwarming . “:’
~~Ü‹ 3)D0 notpermitctidren to useplasticcookware _
without complete supervision. “ “
fo~tiorbrmtti.ne~ntiermay f%l:j .‘ ~~~‹ ~ ~~•
cooler thanthe mW r@y is. Mways test tie .,:.: ~ .
ti’beforefeeding the baby. : ~
~., . men coo~g po~ fo~ow the directions
● Do not debt hzen be~erages in,nafiw,, “
exactiy and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.:~ assures tha$
necked boffles (especi&y carbonated beveiages)i ~~~ÿÿÿ
Evenifthe container isopen@pressure ~btid
“~ the remote possl%~ that trichina maybe ~~
r-tin themea~ itfibe ~ed and meat
~.w~a~tie.mntiner to b~sg@ssibly’ . . .’ . ~N~ktietoeat, . ~~. ~ ~~
restiting”in injury ,,. ~. ~~~~~ “ ~~~‹ ~ , ‘ ‘ {‘ ‘ ~
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● Do not hti eggs ti.a’mi~wave ov6W:. . .
. Use
fofl otiy as directed in this guide... .“”’ : ~‘: “(’’;:, :’
W dinners maybe microwaved in fofi tiays 1s.” ~ ~~• ~~~~..
Pressure@ bufld.up’inside egg yoIk and WN
cause it to ~urs~ po~l%ly.resd@g ininj~. : ~~Ü‹
than3/4g hi~ remove thetopfoilc operand,. ~ . .’: ,, .
return the tray to the box. men using foil in the ,; “..
microwave oven, keep the
fofi at least 1 inch,’ ~,, :{..
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away from the sides of~e ov?m’. , “: .‘ “::~:,. ~ ,:,:.:<,. ,’ . i,., ~do~e~@ble~.m~e=y ol~.
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to touch. Becareti touching the turntable during . . ‘: ~~•
and after cooking. :
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. Hot foods and s-m can cause
circumstan~, liquids may start to bofi during or’ .’
shotiy after rkmovd from tie microw~ve oven.
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bm. ~ careti when opening
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tiymritainersofhotfo@
To preventb~ from’splashing iiqui~ dlow.the ~~Ü‹
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container to stand in the oven for 30 to W seconds
pouches and boxes. To prevent
after the oven has shut off. :‘ ‘:
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possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
● ~~Bo~ble~~ c~~g pOU&eS and tighdy CIOWd”. ~”
plmticbags should beslit, pier~dorventidx .
. Not M pbtic -p h stitable for me h
directedbypackage. %fthey ti~no~plasticcotid
ticrowave ovew Check the pachge fo!
burst during or immediately after cooking, proper use.. ,.
~ssfi]y [esuIting ~injury. h, plasticstorage ~~~ ,. “’ . . .: ‘“ ‘.
containers should ~ at least partially un~vered
Wusethey forrnatights@. Wencoo~ng
with containe~ tightiy covered with plastlc wrap,
SAmmSE ~ ~~• ~~~ ~
remove covering me~y and direct steam away
from hands and face.:
mSmUCmONS
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
dl the
the back of this guide.
detail-including your phone number—to:
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
Manager, Consumer Relations
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the GE Appliances
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Applianm
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further help.
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FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
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MICROWAVING TIPS
—
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
oven is suikble for microwaving.
Most @ass
m be used to cover dishes in order to retain
tisseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam
u es=pe.
ha~e rnetdlic trim or glme with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some
mokware 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
@ass measuring
cup filled with one
cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used for microwaving.
H the
dish remains cool and
ody the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to
prevent bursting.
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If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
V~LE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave rooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the
surfaw
units on a range. HIGH (Power bvel 10) or full
power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100%
power. Each power level gives you microwave energy
a certain percent of the time. Power
Uvel 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power
bvel 3
is energy
3070 of the time.
A high setting (10)
wfll cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your rooking will be done on
HIGH &ower hvel 10). A lower setting wfil cook
more evedy and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as
s~oped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles o~
–
give time for the food to “equdtie” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power
~vel -the defrost cycle. H 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:
POWR LEWL I BEST USES
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7 Gentie cooking of meat and
potitry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tendetiing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
bw 2“ or 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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1. Door Latches.
5. Removable hrntable Support for Cleaning.
2. Door Screen. MeM screen permits viewing of
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
3.
Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many
frequendy prepared foods.
4.
Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
Turntable support must be in place when using
the oven.
6. Removable titible for Cleaning. Turntable
and support
must be in place when using the oven.
The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
7.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to
open door.
NO~: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
lomted on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Pro~m CooMng
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or
Create your own programs to suit your individud
Micro Cook with choim of power levels from 1
rooking style. For e=ple: use the ~tchen Timer to
(lowest) to 10 @ghest); to time kitchen tasks with delay the start of Micro Cook or program a hold time
the
~tchen Timer; and to set the clock. between Time Defrost and Micro Cook. Set Micro
Cook for a two-stage program using different times
and power levels.
- CooMng Complete Reminder
@or Wcro Cookand~me Defrost cycles) ~
To remind you that you have food in the oven, tie oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven
door,or touch the CMOFF pad.
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SENSOR COOKING
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+ REHEAT
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rhe Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of a finger.
It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking
time, power level being used cooking mode
and instructions.
2.
POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch
ST~T, the oven will start
immediately.
3. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of
prepared foods. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
4.
MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power
bvel
10 @igh).
5. E~RESS COOK Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
ST~T, the oven will start immediately.
6.
NUMBER P~S. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
7.
POWER LE~L. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number
if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10
@igh) for
cooking or Power Level 3
@w) for defrosting.
8.
SOUND. Touch the SOUND pad to turn the oven
beeper on or off.
9. ~TCHEN ~MER. This f~ture uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time cooking.
10. BE~RAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
11. COOK Touch this pa~ the number pad for the
desired code number and
ST~T. The oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount of
cooking times
untti the food is done and oven
shuts Off.
12. ~ME DE~OST. Gentie thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
13.
A~O DEPROST. Touch this pad and food
weigh; then ST~T. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
14.
ST~T. Mer dl selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
15. DELAY S~T~~DER ~lOWS YOU to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day-up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an darrn clock.
16. CLWO~. men touche~ it shuts off the
oven and erases dl settings (except time of day).
When held for three seconds, the Child Lock-
Out feature WI be activated. To deactivate,
press and hold the
CLWOPP pad for
three seconds.
17. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30
seconds of cook time, to add 30
semnds to the
mok time as it’s counting down or for an “instant
on” for 30 seconds.
18. CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day
wtie microwaving. To set
cloc~ first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is
1:30, touch number
Pads 1,3 and O and “1:30” will appear in display.
hen touch START or CLOCK p~& To reset ~r
-
change time, simply repeat above process.
When You Plug h the Oven
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 PO~R” and dl of the oven
functions. Mer 15 seconds, dl lights disappear and “RESET” appears
in
the upper portion. Touch the C WOFF pa~ set the Clock and the
oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
9

The Ktchen Timer Using a Holding Time
The Ktihen ~mer has three timing functions: The Kitchen Timer can dso be used to program a
● It operates as a minute timer.
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time
can range from one second to 99 minutes
● It an be set to delay cooting.
and 99 semnds. A holding or standing time maybe
● It ~n be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
found in some of your own recipes or in a wokbook.
The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Mnute Phone Call
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Step 1: Touch MTCHEN ~R pad.
1 J
A
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
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Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time
mm
munting down. The timer signals when
time is up.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch MICRO COOK and enter cook time. Touch
KTCHEN ~MER and enter number of minutes to
delay rooking. Touch START. Timer
wfll count down
to zero and cooking
wtil begin.
How to Detis~ Hold and Mcro Cook
Ut’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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Step 2: Touch ~ME DE~OST.
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DWR~
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for 15 minutes
defrosting time. Defrosting is
automaticrdly set
on Power
hvel 3 but can be changed by touching
the
POWR LEWL pad and the desired power
level 1-10.
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
~MHm~ touching mTCHEN ~ER.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
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Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK
1
J
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Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch ST~T. As each function is
flAW automatidly
perforrnez oven display
shows instructions entered and the function.
men time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End”.
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
H anyone tries to use the microwave, the display
microwave from being
accidentrdly started or
wtil show LOCK
used by
c~dren.
To urdock the control panel press and hold the
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To lock the controls press and hold the
CLWO~ pad for about three seconds.
—
C* CLEmO~ pad for about three seconds.
The display will show LOCK and then The display will show the time of day.
return to the time of day. A
stil “L” wdl
be displayed to retinal you that the antrol
10
panel is locked.

Micro Cook I
Micro Cook aMows you to microwave for a preset
Because automatic Power hvel 10 is remrnmended
amount of time.
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
Power
Uvel 10 @igh) is recommended for most power level.
(U Power ~vel 10 is not appropriate,
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. see “How to Change Power
Uvel” below.)
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
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Step 4: Touch START.
=AM
Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3
full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of
instant coffee and
stir to dissolve.
Use a cup that has
no metal decoration
and is rniaowave-
safe (refer to
Step 5: men time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End”. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you
intempt Micro Cook to check the foo~ simply
close the door
and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Micr&waving Tips section).
Plain cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK
M&\R;
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0 and O for
1 minute.
How to Change Power ~vel men Setting
~CrO Cook I-
1. Press MICRO COOK
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press PO~R LE~L.
4. Select desired power level
5. Press START.
l–lo.
Ushg the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ided if you
want to change power levels during your rooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK
:&\o
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2,
1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press
PO~R LE~L. Select desired power level 1–10.)
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. @ress PO~R LEWL. Select desired
power level 1-10.)
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Step 8: Press START.
HA~
The rni~owave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK ~E I“ will count down. Mso, “PO~R
10” or the power level selected for “COOK ~E I“
til be displayed.
At
the end of “COOK TME 1“, the second power
level is displayed
and the time for “COOK ~E U“
is shown counting down.
men time is up, the oven si~s and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and
fan shut off. Open the door.
E you interrupt Micro tiok to check the foo~ simply
close the door and press
ST~T to resume cooking.
E there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
(condnud ntipage)
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(wntinued)
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
To Express ~ok your food or beverage:
set time
for 1-5 minutes at Power hvel 10.
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
@ma
of ~oking at Power hvel 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
mmm
ST~T, the oven will start immediately.
❑ mm
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
❑ mn
How to Use Delay Stirt
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a pre-set time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
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Step 1: Touch DELAY STWT pad.
DEWY
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
@e sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T pad. The display
WA~
will show the time you entered. The time of
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will
automatidly
start at the desired time.
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
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Step 1: Touch DE~Y STMT pad.
DEUY
Sm
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you.
@e sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time
can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch ST~T
pad. The reminder is now ~ ~ ~
set at the time you
programme~ and wfl
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
E
\y’~ \//
you open the door or touch the CLWOFF pad.
The display will show “REM” untfi the oven door is
opened or CLEWOFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
ST~T pad. The time-of-day maybe displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
Add 30 Seconds
Sound Feature
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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
ADD
The Sound feature allows you to turn the oven
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mnvenient way to extend cooking time by beeper on or off.
30 seconds
wMe the oven timer is munting
down. It wfll add 30 seonds to the time Touch the SOUND pad once for sound. Touch the pad
shown each time the pad is touched.
again for no sound. If the sound has been turned off,
the display will show “OFF” and then return to the
This pad
may dso be used as an express mok for 30 time of day. A small “NO SOUND” will be displayed. —
seconds of cooking. No need to touch STMT, the
oven
wdl start immediately.
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me Popcorn feature is designed to be used ordy
Mer the popcorn sensor
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing detects steam, the oven
3.0 to 3.5 ounces. signals and displays
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
remaining cooking
microwave popcorn.
time needed.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
Step 4: men cooking is
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
complete~ the oven
signals and flashes
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. “End”. Open the door
No need to touch
ST~T, the
and remove the popcorn.
oven will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or hnger Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely poppe~
there is a simple adjustment you m make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad. me oven wdl start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 9.
A plus sign
wdl appear on the display
beside the word “POP”.
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fi
13~-11-
l~f +
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time
is being provided.
If your favorite popcorn is
overcooke~ there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad. me oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
E
p\J\3 -
“POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Q. Can I use
re~ar popcorn with the Popcorn
“ErroP’ appeared on the display. my?
feature in my microwave oven?
A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
switches to Time Cook.
H you open the door wtie
ordy with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
“POP” is displaye~ “Errof’ wti appear. Close the
door, touch CLWO~ and begin again. You
may open the door when “End” appears on display.
The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup
of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has
no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to
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Touch BE~MGE pad.
No need to touch
ST~T, the
oven will start immediately.
the Microwaving Tips section). The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
CA~ON: Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be quite
hot Remove the container
with care.
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DE~OS~G BY m
~me Detist rower Mvel 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
To become better acquainted with the defrost
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
functio~ defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
microwave oven.
strawberries by following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quic~y thaw foods Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
no metal.
meat and podtry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
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Step 2: Touch ~ME DEFROST.
● Power bvel 3 is automatidly set when you press
~E DEFROST pa& but you may change this for
more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power hvel
1. Press ~ME DEFROST. QEa
2. Select defrosting time. QEE
3. Press PO~R LEUL. mmm
4. Select desired power level 1-10. Dmn
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Step 3: Select one hdf of the toti defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T. men the cycle is
UAW
complete~ the oven si~ds and flashes
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining
hdf of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: men the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
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Detisting ~ps
-Pac.gesshoidbeslit
● Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
pierced or vented&R
~ood has parti~y” defroste~
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
shodd be at least partially
uncovered.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved.
E the food is in a fofl
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
● For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as d~ eggs, fish,
stuffings, podtry and pork shotid not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
● ~eck the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
Questions and hswers
Q. men I press ST~T, I hear a dull thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
noise.
mat is it?
A Yes, but they wdl need more frequent atiention
A. This sound is normrd. It is letting you know the than usual. Raise the power level after entering
magnetron is in operation.
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Uvel 7 cuts the total defrosting time in —
about 1/2; Power ~vel 10 cuk tie to~ defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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Auto Defist
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
automatically sets the defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
levels for you. below). Then touch
ST~T pad.
The oven
dcdates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting resdts.
How to Set Auto Defnst
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside
tint of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You
wdl need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
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)
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Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After
approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.
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Step 4: Touch STMT pad. Display shows
-Am defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
and “TURn” flashes.
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
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Followthedirectionsin # ~~ I ! ~-~
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
men defrosting time is complete~ “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times.
“End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute
untd door is opened or
CwOFF pad is touched.
Stind ~me Convemion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You
may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time
remmmendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
E the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
I Ounces I Pounds
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1-2
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.1
13 I
.2
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&5
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.3
67
.4
8.5
%10
.6
11 .7
12–13
.8
1+15 .9
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AmO DE~OST G~E
~COMMENDED m.-w.
FOODS WEIGHT =T SIGNfi SECOND SIGN-
ST_ ~ME
Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes
where necessary.
Separate.
Remove defrosted 2 minutes
pieces.
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Chops
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
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Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Ground Meat
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted areas
and break
apart.
5 minutes
Beef Patties 0.1- 6.0 Ibs.
Roast
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
5 minutes
30 minutes
Turn over. Separate patties.
Shield if necessary.
Turn over and
shield.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
10 minutes
Ribs
0.1- 6.0 Ibs.
Turn over.
Steak I 0.1-6.Olbs.
Turn over.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Separate and remove
defrosted
uieces.
Stew
I
0.1- 6.0 Ibs. Turn over and
se~arate.
Whole Chicken 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Turn over and Turn over and shield
10 minutes;
shield.
run cold water
in cavitv.
Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes;
necessary.
run cold water
in avitv.
Turkey Breast 0.1- 6.0 Ibs.
@reast side up)
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Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted
Dieces.
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Chicken Pieces
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Remove wrapper
10 minutes;
and turn over.
run mld water
in cavity.
Cornish Hens (whole)
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
1
Cornish Hens (split) 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
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I 5minutes
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Fish Fillets
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
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Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
shrimp, Scallops 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Whole Fish
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Hold under
wld running
water.
~ges or thin areas of meat wfll defrost more rapidy than other areas.
Mer first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pie=s of foil.
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.{eheat lets you touch just one pad to bring previously
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
prepared foods to serving temperature. With many
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s
leftovers, there is no need to lookup reheating times
heating time to various types and amounts of pre-
in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork. cooked food.
Because
dl cooking containers must be covered
during reheating, this feature is best with foods you
want to steam or retain mois~re.
Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety of previously prepared foods including Bread products, foods that must be reheated
leftovers
m be reheated using this feature, Reheat uncovere~ foods that require constant attention,
is
rewmmended for single-servings of food or plates and foods
dling for a dry look or crisp surface after
of leftovers.
reheating should not be reheated using this feature.
It is best to use Micro Cook.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch the RBHEAT pad Do not open the oven door while the word “RHM”
No need to touch the START pax the oven wfil
is displayed+team escaping from the oven can
start immediately.
Meet reheating performance. If the door is opene~
close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
‘=’;’d’’FooD”P
B
Place covered food in the oven. Beep sounds when
Touch the
Mm pad. No need
to touch the START pa~ the oven
wfll start immediately.
:::*::edbym
time counting down.
necessary. Close door and
touch START to finish heating. When done, oven
displays “End” and beeps every minute
untti door is
opened or
CLWOFF is touched.
CA~ON: Reheated foods mav have wide
variations in temperature. Some “meas may be
extremely hot. After removing food from the
ove~ we recommend that dl reheated foods be
stirre~ if possible, to even out the temperature.
Questions and Aswers
Q. mat if I don’t folly cover the dish in Reheat? Q. Hmy food is not completely reheated after
A.
Oven senses steam too quictiy, which shortens the
using Rehea$ what shotid I do?
reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover
A Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time untfl
tightly and reset Reheat. desired temperature is reached.
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COOK
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The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods Because most cooking containers must be covered
easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as during Cook this feature is best with foods that you
food cooks, this featire
automatidly adjusts the want to steam or retain moisture.
oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts
of food.
Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and Foods that must be
cookd Uncoveret foods that
vegetables can be cooked using this feature.
require constant attentiow foods that require addition of
ingrdents during coohng and foods ding for a dry
look or crisp surfa~ after cooking shotid not be cooked
using this feature. It is best to Mcro Cook them.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch 3 control pa&COO~ desired CODE Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO”
and START. The word “AUTO” appears on
the
is display ed+team escaping from the oven a
display and the sensor is activated to sense steam affect cooking performance. If the door is
opene~
from food.
close the door and touch START immediately.
Cook Codes
Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic results
with a number of poptiar foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide
section for specific foods and instructions.
Example:
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Step 1: Place covered food
in oven. Touch COOK
pad
on display, indicating
“ENTER FOOD CODE”
flashes on disDlav.
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DO NOT OPEN DOOR.
Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The
code and food type you selected
wfil appear on the
display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 5 seconds,
“ST~T” flashes on the display. Touch STMT.
OPEN~G DOOR MY
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~DE
AFFEm COO~G
PERFO~CE.
Beep sounds when steam is
‘::::::::;’s w
replaced by cook time
necess~. men done,
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1
oven be~ps every minute
untd door is opened or CLWOFF is touched
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Contiinem and Covem
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
● Nways use microwave-safe conbiners and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if
it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in
the Microwaving Tips section.
● Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least hdf full for
best results.
● Never use tight-seating plastic cove~
they can prevent steam from escaping and cause
food to overcook.
● Be sure the outside of the cooking container 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.
● Stir or rotate some foods afier a beeping signal,
if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control
Guide section.
SENSOR COOmG CO~OL GUmE
● Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven
● Match the amount of food to the size of container.
si~ds and countdown time is displayed, door may Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
b{opened for stirring, turning or ~otating food. To-
resume cooking, close door and touch ST~T.
● After completion of Cook cycle, if food needs
additiond cooking, return food to oven and use
● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven Micro Cook to
fi&sh cooking.
are dry.
Food
Cook Code Servings Serving Size
Canned Vegetables 1
1 to 4
4 oz.
Frozen Vegetablm 2 1 to 4 4 oz.
Fresh Vegetables
3 1 to 4 4 oz.
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Potatoes
4
1 to 4 8 OZ.
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Fish 5 1 to 4
4 oz.
Chicken Pieces 6 1 to 4 1 to 2
pieces
Ground Meat
7
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1/2 to 3 lbs.
@eef, Pork Turkey)
Comments
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or
plastic wrau.
Use microwave-safe ~serole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fork.
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with
wm paper.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into
dish. Cover with W= paper or plastic wrap.
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GLOSSARY OF ~CROWAW mNS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a
farnitiar recipe. bowing how
the food should look and taste
will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook
better in regular ovens.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fiits, poultry and
seafoo~ microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to 1/3.
Check food after minimum time to avoid
over-cooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering.
k both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold
in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time.
h regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting.
Mer covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam can escape.
hanging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that
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sides are exposed to microwave energy.
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Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them
evedy. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the
center. Foods that require constant stirring will need
ordy occasional stirring when microwaving.
~rning Over. k range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can
directiy
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Stinding 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 rooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of
fofl to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which
wodd cook before larger parts.
hcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
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membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before
re@ar oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. O-iodly, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evedy. To rotate 1/2 ~ turn the
dish
unti the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the front. To rotate 1/4 m tum the dish unti the side
that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both re@ar baking and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than
ligh$ porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes
and rings cook more evedy. Comers receive more
energy and may overcook. This may
rdso happen
when rooking in a
re@ar oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook
everdy because microwave energy is
attracted to water
molecdes. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it
heats evedy.
~ece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
everdy. With large piews of foo~ reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you
normrdly store the foods,
Quantity of Food. kbothtypes of cooking, small –
amounts usurdly take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is
directiy related to the number of servings.
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