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Sa]bty Instructions ....... 2-10
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ............. 21
Care and Cleaning ...... 31, 32
Changing Power I,evel ...... 14
Convenience Features . . .22-26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........ 12, 13
Microwave Term s .......... 31
Other Features ......... 27-29
Time Features ......... 15-20
7}'oubleshooting 7ips ....... 33
Thin,,s That Are Normal X+_ith
3Yore" Microwave O_en ........ 4
Consumer Support
Consumer Support..Back Cover
_,_arrantv . ................ 35
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
5im can find diem on a label inside of
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3828W5A2183 164D3370P19749-40230-1 11-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
Do Not A#empt t() operate
dfis oxen with the door open
sillce o])en-door ol)et&zti(m
can result in hm:mflfl
CXI)OS/IITC 10 l//i(l'()W_l_,e
energ-y. It is importm)t not
to del('at or tamper with the
saJ(,tv interlocks.
Do Not Place any object
betweel/the o\ell ]i'Oll| ]_t(e
mid the door or _lllow soil or
(]em_er residue to
accmnulate on sealing
SIIFlitces.
Do Not Operate the o_en if it
is (tmnaged. It is particularly
illl])()Hal/t that the o\el/door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
door(])e,,_>,
::N:]/i,,_e__,,,,_]a,the.,
(broken or loosened),
deaf*e_,].,_,ll,_,ea]ill_
.........................SlllTt_t( es.
The Oven Should Not be
_(!justed or repaired by
_lll_Olle excel)| properly
qualified servi(e t)ersomle].
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Thismicrowave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
Read and ]i)llow the _,pecific
precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
se( |ioI/ _l])ove.
This appliance must be
gTounded. (;(mnect only
to _ properly groml(ted
()inlet. Set' tilt' Grounding
Instructions section on page 8.
Install or locate this
_l])pliance only in a((ordan(e
wilh tile provided Insiallation
[nsm_ctions.
Be certain to ])lace the fl:o_J,t
surli_ce of the door three
inches or more 1)ack/i:om
_l/e countertop edge _()_woid
_((idental dl)ping el fl_e
appliance in normal usage.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
Do llot moullt this appliance
OVeF a Sillk.
Do llot nloullt tile microwmv
portion o{ a heating or
cooking app]iam e.
Do Hot store all,thing
directly on top of the
microwa\ e o\en sm:thce
when the microwa_v o\en
is in operatk)n.
Do Hot o])erate this al)plim_ce
if it has a damaged power
cord or l)lug, if it is not
working properly, or if it
has been damaged or
drol)i)ed. 11the ])ow.t'r cord is
damaged, it must be replaced
l)_ General Electric Servi(e or
all authorized ser'dce agel/t
using a ]lower cord available
ti:om (',eneml Ele(tric.
Do not (o\er or block any
o])enh/g-s oll tile al)pliallce.
N Use this al)pliance only {or
its intended use as described
ill this l//all/lal. Do I/or/Ise
corrosi_v chenficals or vapors
in this applim_ce. This
micmwa\ e o\en is specitically
desiglled to heat, dry or cook
toed, and is not imended/or
labonuorv or industrial use.
Do Hot store this a})pliance
outdoor.,,. Do not use this
product Hear water ]or
exal//])le, ill ax+vet basel//el/t,
lle_tl7 _t swJl//l//il/g- pool OF
llear a Sil/k.
heated sin:times.
N I)o not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
Do not let power cord hang
(wet edge of table or com_te_;
To redllce the lJsk of ]ire ill
the ()\ell Cavit_:
-Do not o\ercook/ood.
Carefidly attend apl)liance
if papel; plastic or other
combusdble mamfials are
])laced inside the oven \qfile
cooking.
- Renlo_v wire twist-ties and
metal handles ]i'om paper
or plastic containers be/ore
placiHg them iH the oven.
- Do not use the oven {or
storage purposes. Do not
lea\ e paper products,
(()()king utensils or/ood in
tile O\ell whell I1()[ ill Hse.
-I{ mate,ials inside the oxell
should ignite, keep die oxen }+;:_+
doo17(losed, ttlrll the (?','ell
oil{" al/d ('iS(Olllle(t the ])ower !:1:
tilse or circuit 1)reaker ])ariel.
I1 the door is opened, the fire ¢ ++_}?1:
ma,' st,read. ):i+ ::
See door surihce cleaning
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cleaning of the microwave
oven section ot this mmmal. ........................................
"['his al)pliance should t)e
setMced onl)1)y qualifi(d
SeFVi( e pel%ol/l/e]. C()ll[_-i( t
I/e;-i1;es| a/l|hOlJZed selwi(e
th(ilitv for examinauon,
r++o.++..
.:ks x_ittl all),' applian(e,
(lose S/q)eF\_Si()l/ iS lie( ess_ll%
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
A_x'in_ fs the microw lye term
{'or sparks fl_ the o\'_ n. Arcfl_g
is C /tlSed ])\ :
Meted or toil touching tile
side of tile o\en.
Foil not n/olded to/ood
(upturned edges a(t like
;-I1 ltelll IHS).
Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-lJmmed
dishes, in tile l//i(row_lve.
I/ecy(led paper towels
cont:finh/g Slmfll metal pieces
being used in the ulicrow_l_v.
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FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in your
uli(ToW_\ e o\en mdess ill
_1special n/i( ro_e potx orn
_l((essorv or unless you use
popcorn labeled tot use in
llli(Tow_l\ e ()\ellS.
Sollle tlro(hletS Sll(h as
\qlole eggs and sealed
eontainer_ /or exmnt/le,
closed jars--will explode and
shouM not be heated in this
llliel'ow_\ e ()\ell. S/Ich Ilse
of the iiliel'o_l\ e ()\ell Co/lld
resuh in illj/ll_ '.
1)o not boil egg's in a
microw_\ e oxen. Pressure
will buiM ut) inside egg yolk
mid will (m_se it to bin:st,
possibly resulting in in jur}.
Operating tile microw',_\'e
with no tood inside fi)r n/ore
tl/ul_ a IIlill/lie or two IIIHV
caIIse (t;-iIIIH_-e to the ovel/
m_d couM start a fire.
It in(reases tile heat rex)mid
the maglletron and can
shorten the lite of the o_en.
Iioo(ts with Illlbrokel/ Ollter
"skill' such as t)otatoes, hot
dog_,, sausages, tomatoes,
at)ples, chicken live1\_,and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
ste_n//to eseatle (t/llJl/_
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
poinL They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when iris
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it
Topreventthis fromhappening
andcausinginjury, donot
heatanyliquid for more than
2minutesper cup,After
heating,let the cupstand in
the microwave for 30seconds
beforemovingit or putting
anything intoiL
Avoid heating baby/ood in
glass jars, e_+_'nwith the lkt
o/E Make sure all introit/ood
is thoroughl_ cooked. Stir
(Dod to distribute tile heat
e_ml}, ge careflll to pre\ em
scalding when warming
(bnnula. The cont:_finer ram'
(_'el cooler than tile (ornmla
really is. Alwa'+_++test the
(bmmla be(ore (i.'eding
the 1)abe.
[)oll't (te(i'ost frozen
be_vmg-es ill narro_-necked
bottles (especially carbonated
be_._'rages). I_]\ell if tile
comainer is opened, pressure
can btfild up. This call cause
the (out,finer to llurst,
possibly resulting ill injury.
Spontaneous boiling--Under
certain special circumstan(es,
liquids may start to boil
during or shortly a(ier
l'elI/OVH1 (i'Ol// tlie ii/icl'ow;-i\ e
()',ell. To pFe\ ellt btlrlls (i?OIIl
N>lashing lk/uid, we
recommend tile (ollowing:
be(6re removing tile
container (i'om the oven,
allow the contailler to stand
ill the o\ell (br 30 to 40
seconds after die o_'n has
shut o(E I)o not l>oil liquids
ill narrow-necked containers
such as so(i drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked co((;t,e cups.
E\ en if tile container is
opened, excessive swam can
build up and cause it to burst
I Iot (hods and ste;an can
cause burns. Be careflll when
opening any containers of
hot (hod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches mid
boxes. "Ib pre_t'nt possible
iqjury, direct steam mvav
(i'oln hands and (itce+
Do not oxer( ook potatoes.
They (ould dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to xour oven.
Cook meat all(( pouhr}
thoroughly--uleat to at
least all IN I'ILRNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least all
INTERNAl _tenq)emture
of IS0°E Cooking to these
teml)el_Htlres tlS/lally protects
ag_finst (oodl/orne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sm'e _I1cookw m. used in
VOHI" !llic! owa_e o\el/ 1S s/liiable
[br mi(rowming. Most gt_ss
c _sse*oles, cooking dishes,
_leas/iYi!lg (lips, (/IstalTd (//_s,
potter} or chil/a dilT,nerw/re
which does i!ot haxe metallic
trim or glaze wid_ _ metallic
sheen (:m be/is(d. Sol_le
cookua_e is labeled %uimble
[br microw cd_g."
If you are not sm:e ifa dish is
lllierowa_,_+-sa[{ _, /lse this test:
Place in the oven both tile
dish you are testing and a
glass measudng cup tilled
with 1 cup of wamlmset the
measmJng cup either in or
next to tile dish. Microwave
3045 seconds at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be
used tbr miemwaving.
ff tile dish rein:fins cool and
only tl_e _s;tter ill the cup
heats, d_en tile dish is
lnicrowa_, e-sale'.
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is sa/b/or use
in microwmv o_vns.
Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper Call eOlltail/l//etal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing m'lon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may _dso igafim.
Some stvrotbam m_us (like
those that meat is packaged
on) hmv a dfin stdp of metal
emt/edded ill tile bottom.
When microwax ed, tile metal
call burn the floor of the
()\el/ or ignite a paper towel.
, Do not use the microwme
to (try newspa])ers.
Not _dl plastic wrap is suitable
/or use in microwax e ()\ells.
Check tile package tot
t)roper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper
and plasdc wrap can be used
to cover dishes ill order to
retain moisture and prevem
spatledng. Be sm:e to vent
plastic wFap so steal// Call
eSC_lI)e.
Cookware iiiwv becolile hot
be(ause of heat transtbrred
/i'om the heated/ood.
Pot holders may be needed
to handle tile eook_vare.

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"Boil_d)le" cooking t)ouehes
and tig-htly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pier( ed or
vented as directed by
t)ackage. II they are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately atier cooking,
t)ossit)ly resulting in iqjury.
Also, t)lastic storage
containers should be at least
partially unco\ ered because
they/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly coxered with t)lasti(
wrap, relllo\ e CO_,t*lJllg
careflflN and direct steam
;4wa_, ti'ol// hallds alld [k_.ce.
Use toil only as directed in
tiffs guide. TV dinners mm
be micro_m'ed in/oil trays
less than 3/4" high; remove
the to l) toil eo_vr and return
the tray to the box. When
using toil in the microwa_v
oven, kee t) the/oil at least
1" away/i'om the sides
of the ovell.
Plastic cookware Plastic
cookware designed tor
microwme cooking is very
usehfl, t)ut should be used
caretullv Even ]ni(rowa\e-
sale' l)lastie may not be as
tolerallt of o_vrcooking
conditk)ns as are glass or
ceramic materials and mm
so/ien or char it sut)jected
to short t)eriods of
o\ er(ooking. In longer
exl)os[IFes to o\ ereookillg,
the/ood and cookware
(oukl ignite.
Follow these guidelines.
} Use l//iC rOVQI_, e-s_ll'e
t)lasti(s Olfly and use
them in stri(t (omplian(e
with the (ookwt4re
lIl_ll 1 [ I/it( |/lrer _s
recol//l//endations.
_I)o not mierowaxe eml)ty
eOlltainers.
I)o not permit (hildren
to HJe t)la3tl( (( okwal?e
vv'ifllout ( Ol//t)lete
SHl)er\_sion.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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CROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance( mus_ b( grolmded. D/_ll( evem of art _lec@c _I
shot/circuiL groundii_g H_(luces @e risk o[ eI(c@c shock by
plo'%_di!_ _1_ (!sc _p(! _%11(! [{)t" _h(! e]e(:Q_( ( [It't'(!IH,
This applkm((_ is equfpp< d whh a pow<r cord haxing _ grom_dh]g
wire wi@ _ ,gr°lmdh]g, }}hp_,.The plug musl b_ p/ugg( d imo a_
ou@_ @a_ fs tm}p_ rl) h_smll( d a]_d grom](/ed.
(',ons@_ a quali{i(d d(?(:@(im_ or s_r_i(e/(( hni(:i m i[ @_ ga'om_dfng
IIIS[I"/[C[I()//S _1"( //{}[ (X)lllpIet(_I} _l]K](_l_lOO(|, {}17 i[ ? (/o!l])[ (XiS[S iS /1)
_h{ @er/I]( applimK:_ is prop(T17 gHmnd(_d.
If @_ oude_ fs _ slandavd 2-pr{mg w@ otuleL i_ is yore: p_ _onal
r_ sponsibilh) md (}bligauon _(} h_x_ h _ pla(:_ d wi@ _ prop_l}
g!Po;.i]K](!d :;-prong wall[ o[Hi(!t.
[)O ]/{H [l!td(T }1!1% CilC[[l/IS1_llC( S ([lI ol l(l//o'_( [[/( [I/it'd (_lTO[llK])
Wc do no_ recommend using m cxte_sion cord with this applia_K;e,
[f tl_e power coK1 is _oo shoru hBc a quaIi!i{ d { tec_cia_ ()_ s( trice
tec[mi(:i m i_stall m oluiet near the aptflimK;e, (See WARNfiVG--
EXTENSION CORDSsecdo]_,)
]or b(sl o})_ r uion, plug @is qplian(:( in/o i{s ow]_ _le(:@(: _Iotule_
_o p_e_e]u Ilid(_ cing ol lights, blowi]_g ol [hs_ or @tpi]_g o[ cfr(:ui{
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
gecause of potential sat_'ty
hazar(ts under certain (onditions, (Adapterplugsnot
we strongly recomlnend against the permittedinganadal
use of an adapter plug, 1[ov_'(_',,cr, Alignlarge ] (R_ I1
ity(m siill elect to use an adapter prengs/slots,.,.,....,..____ I_]l
CONN C.ON,,,.,, ;;2gri;ni
l/l_t(](' to a pl:Op('F1}/_Totlnde(t two-
•TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
plX)l/g" w_dl recel)ta(le by the/,tse of METHOD beforeuse.
a UI. listed adapter whi(h is availat)le
}t1lllOS[ lo(al hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligl_e(t widl the larger slot
in the _dl receptacle to provide proper polalJty in the c(mnecdon
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.
'_bu should hay(' tll(' (ir(uit (hc(kcd 1)} _1(tuMilh,d ch'(tl_(ian to
make smx' the rcccpm(h' is properly groml(h'(t.
When (lis((mnc(dng the pow('F (oFd [i:o]/l the ad_ll)t(q; _IIw_I}_; hold
the ad_l)tcr with ()lit' hm_d. II dfis is n()t don(', the a(t_ptcr gr(mnd
terminal is veT} likely to break with rcp('atcd use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE die appliance m_til a proper gTotmd has again
been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situ_tions b('causc !i'('(tucnt
dis(onn('(don el the _)()_r(']:(()]'(t t)l_(('S tmduc strain on th('
adapter and leads to ('v('nt ual Ji_ilm:e of the adapter g_:(mnd
terminal. 5bu should hay(' die tw(>prong _*,_dlr('ceptacle r('placed
widl a thr('e-prong (gr(mnding) r('cepta(le by a qualiiied electrician
belbre using die appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
ti'om becoming (+lltallglcd ill or tripi)ing o_'r a longer cord.
Extension co_x]s may be used if_xm are careflll in using thcl//.
If an extension co_x/is used--
The marked clectri(al rating ot thc cxtension cord should be
at ]cast as great as the ele(tt'i(al F_tJllg of th(! _t)})]J_ln((!;
The extension cord nmst be a g_:otmding=t?q_e _-v_rilT(_(ord and
::::::::::::'_it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension (ord should be arrm_ged so that it will not drape
()_(_171]1(_COIII/{(I'[Op 017 ta|)lctop where it (all l)e pulled on l)_
children or tripped o\er mfintentionallv.
I/_x)u use an extcnsion cord, the interior light may flicker and the
|)IoweF Sollnd lll:dV _,_ll_, \_]lell tile lili(rovv_v, e oxen is on. (]ookillg
times may be longcC too.
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INFORMAtiONCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
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Featuresof the Oven
OoorLatches.
WindowwithMetalShield. S(reen_d]ows(ookingtobe
_(}w(!d while keeping mi(rowa_es (onfined in the oxen.
Convenience Guide.
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TouchControlPanelandDisplay.
Door Latch Release. Press ]at(h release to open door.
Removable Turntable.Tor]ltM)le and sup|)oN must be
ill I)]_(_ _r]_(_ using the o_en. The mrmat)le ma'_ be
F(!]//O_,(!d {()F (l{_-IliilI_,
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.

Y_lt/af_ntmirC_Owaveby time" with the cOnvenience features Orwith the
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CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
TimeFeatureSpress Enter
TIME COOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceor twice
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amountof defrostingtime
Presstwice
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEl. Powerlevel 1-10
Convenience FeaturesandAutOpress EnterFeature Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5oz.,3 oz.or
Pressonce,twice or three times 1.75oz.
more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 4 oz.,8 oz.or
Pressonce,twice or three times 12oz.
REHEAT Foodtype 1-6 1-3 servings
SNACKS Snacktype 1-6 number/weight
COOK Foodtype 1-9 +
weigN
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Foodweight
Pressonce
VEGETABLES Vegetabletype 1-3 +
weigN
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Aboutchanging thepower level
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hmnediatelv after entelfing the fi_ature time for TIME
COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESSCOOK.The power le',,el
may _lso be (hanged (hating time ( (mntdo/_n.
) S
t rc s TIME COOKer sele( ttime Defrost.
_ k'nter looking or deli'osfing time.
Press POWER LEVEL
_ Sele( desired t)o/*,rerlexel 1-10.
Press START
_ZlJal)le power hwels add Jh'xibilhy to IlIi(Tow;_z\ e
(ookil/_-. The pox_el: le_'ls Oll the IIli(I'ow_' ()_'1/(_Zl/
be (ompared to the sm'/it(e milts on _ range. Ea(h
power h'vel g_ves you l//ic]7o_lve elleF_)" _tCelTt_lill
percent of tile time. Power level 7 is microwm e energy'
70% of tile tillle. Power level3 is energy' 30% oI die
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
,,*,rhidig_vesyou 100% power. Powerleve110 will (ook
/ssWr but/ood ma\' need more/i'equent sthTing,
rotating or turning over. A loweF setting will (ook IIlore
e\ enlv and need less stirring or rotating of the toed.
Sonic/()()(Is IIIHV l/_l_' 1)etleF ]l_l\'OY, textIlYe OF
appem:mwe if one of the lower seuing_ is used.
Llse a lower power level when cooking leeds tI'_t have
a ten(tenor to boil o_e_; such as s(_dloped potatoes.
P.est t)e_o(ts (when the microw_l',v energ-} (y(les oil)
gffe time tot the t()od to "equ_flize" or trans/i.,r he_t to
the inside of tile tood. An exmnple of this is shown with
power level 3--the det_'ost CV( le. If llli(TOW_l\ e el le]Tgy'
did not (y(h' oil, dw outside o/the/ood Wo/lld look
betore the inside _s deti:osted.
Hero are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 10: Fish, bacon, _vgetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: (;emle cooking of meat and pouhr}; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing/or stews and
less telldel7 ellis o/l//e_tt.
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NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Asparagu s
(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)
Beaus
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
16
1 lb. 5 to 8 rim1., In 1½-qt. oblong glass t)aking
Med-High (7) dish, t)la(e l/4 (up waw_;
10-oz. package 4to 7 mh_. In l-qt. (_sserole.
llb. cuth_half 10to 15rain.
10-oz. package 4 to 8mh_.
10-oz. package 4 to 8 mh_.
In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup Wiltel2
Boots
(fresh. who]el 1 bm_ch 16 to 22 rain. In 2-(it. casserole, place
1 2 (ut) vva[el:.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1btmch 5 to 9 mh].
(1¼to 1F_lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bm_ch 7to 11 mln.
(1¼to 1F_lbs.)
(frozen, lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nm_.
chopped)
(frozen spears) ]O-oz. package 4to 7 nlln.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wi|tel2
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup WtlteE
In 1-qt. casserole.
111 l-qt. (asserole, pla(e
._4tables])OOl/S "¢_ater.
1mediumhead 6 to 10rain.
(about 2lbs.) 5 to 9 mh_.
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup wi|tel2
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup wtltel2
1lb. 4 to 8 nlhl.
lO-oz, package 3to 7nlh_.
1meditun head 7 to 11 rain.
1medimn head 7 to 15 rain.
lO-oz, package 3 to 7 nlh_.
In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons water:
In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup Wil[el2
In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup %riltel2
In 1-qt. casserole, t)lace
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Amo,,.t rime Comme.ts
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. hi 1-(it. (ax, ero]e, pla(e
2|al)lest)oolls w_lter.
Corn on the Cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 rim1. In 2-qt. el)long glass baking
per ear
(frozen) lear 3 to 6 nlhl.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 mh,.
per ear
dish, place corn. If corn is in
lmsk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add l/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of
time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Co_'r with vetoed
plastic wrap. Rearrange aIter
half of dine.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 mln. In 1-qL (ax,erole, pla(e
3t_d)lesl)oons water.
Peas )
(fresh, shelled) 2lbs. m_helled 7to 10 rain. In 1-qL cax_eroh', place
l/4 cup water.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. In 1-qL caxserole, pla(e
2tal)lesl)oou, s water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4potatoes 9to 12 rain.
white) (6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 mln.
sweet Orwhite)
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz.
(frozen,chopped lO-oz, package
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced
and
(winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash
or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup _tel: Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking ]ork. Place
in center of the oven. Iet stand
5 mimnes.
3to 6 mln.
3to 6 rain.
In 2-qt. caxserole, ])lace washed
sl)inach.
In l-qt. casserole, ])lace
3 tal)lesl)oou, s ware1:
3to 5 mln.
5 to 9 rain.
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
Cut in hall and remove fibrous
meml)ra_s, es. In 2-qt. ot)long
glass baking dish, t)lace squash
cm-side-down. Turn cm-side-up
after 4 mimnes.
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toted tillle to approximately 1/3. II()_r_ '_e]'. J_)()(twill
I/eed l//OFe ]iTeqllelll attelltiOl/ tIlall [IsIlaI.
At ()lie half of selected deKosting time, the ovell signals
TURN. At |his time, turll/()od o\er and break a])ar| or
Fearrange pieces t_)r nlore evell deli'oslillg. Shield m/v
warm areas wid/small pieces of toil.
A dull thumping noise mm be heard during de/i'osfing.
"Itlis is normal when o\en is not ()t)emting at High power.
Defrosting tips
Foods ti:ozen ill paper or t)lasti( can be deli:osted ill
tile pa(kage. Closed packages should be slit, pierced
or vetoed •\/zI'ER tbod has partially de/i'osted. Plastic
storage containers sllould be partially uncovered.
FamilDsize, prepackaged ti:ozen dinners can be
det:rosted and microwa\ ed. l/tile R)od is ill a R)il
comainer, tl'ansl{'r it to a lnicrowa_a,-sali_, dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be all(mid to sit
out [_)r mot( than one hour al_r d(li'osting. Room
temperatul_ promot< s tile growth of hannfl_l bact< ria.
N For more e_vn de/i'osting of larger tix)(ts, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are
complemly de/i'osted be/ore cooking.
N When deti'osted,/k)od should be cool but so/iened in
all areas. If still slightly i(}, return _o die miero_,,v_\ e
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Defrosting Guide
Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (I piece) 1/4 l_m.
_Neet rolls lapprox. 12oz.) 2to 4ndn,
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6to 9ndn.
Shellfish, smallpieces (I lb.) 3 to 7 ndn. Pb, e l>lo(k in (asseroh', [hrn o\er
mid l)re;(k up _dier h;fll the thne.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--I or2 1to 5 nth_.
(lO-oz. package]
Meat
Bacon (I lb.) 2to .5ndn. Pla(e mlol)eued p;,(kage iu o\eu,
l.el st;rod 5minutes ;+_flerdeli'ostiug.
2 to 5nlln. Place tl)lOl)elled });icka_e ill o\ell+
Micl'ox\r;,\ejtlst untilti'auks cruz be
Sel)_lF_lled. Eel slaHd 5 l/liiltHeS,
i[ liecessary, to com])lele deKostiHg.
Ttlrll t/lear o\eralicr hal/the lil/le+
Llse power level 1.
Franks(I lb.]
Groundmeat (I [b.y 4to 6ndn.
Roast"beef, lamb, veal, pork 9to 13 nil.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8n_m.
per lb.
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer 14to 20mhl.
cutup (2½to31bs.)
Chicken,whole
(2½to3/bs.) 20 to 25 nlhl.
Cornish bee 7to 13 ,tim.
per lb.
Turkeybreast_m6_/ 3m8 nlin.
per lb.
Place mlWl_,l)t)ed meat in cooking dish.
Turn o_er alier half tile time and shield
warm areas with t_)il. When finished,
sel)arate pieces and let stand to coml)lete
deti'osting.
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and tt:u:rt oxer after halt the time. When
finishe(t, sel)arate pieces and l/ticrow;ive
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessar};
l,et stand to finish de/i:osting.
Pla(e wral)l)e(t (hi(ken in (lish. After halt"
Shiel(t _r_]_ _:(_S with foil. Finish
d eti'ostillg. 1t ne(essar,; rim (old ,\ratel7
in the (:a_t5 tmtil og_l)lets(an 1)e remoxe(t.
,++++++o+ lit
breast-side-up. "lhrn oxer after half the
time. Rtm (ool water in the cavity tmtil
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Pla(e mlwmt)t)ed breast in dish breast-
side-down..\fier halt the time, mrn oxer
mid shield '_r_It_t__t'('_S with foil. Finish
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d(ti'osting. 1et stand 1 to 2 hota'.+ m
reiHgen,tor to eoml)lete defi:osting.

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