GE JE950 Use and care manual

Turntable Microwave Oven
Safe@ lnstrutiions...................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ...........2
Operating Instructions, Wps
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aluminum Foil .........................................4, 20
Auto Cook
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Auto Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auto Start
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Child Lock.Out....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clock..................................................................9
Control Panel ..............................................8, 9
Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder .....................7
Cooking
Guide..............................................23
Defrosting by Time ...................................z 14
Defrosting Guide
.........................................22
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms .................20
Heating or Reheating Guide .....................21
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Microwaving Tips...........................................6
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Levels ....................................6, 10, 11
Program Cooking ...........................................7
Sound On/Off Feature ...............................1 2
Turntable
.................................................3, 4,7
ProblemSolver..............................26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center
a
800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ...........................24
Control Panel ................................................24
Turntable .......................................................24
[nsta[iation .........................................25
Adapter Plugs...............................................25
Extension
Cords...........................................2 5
Grounding instructions ..............................25
Consumer Services ..................27
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Warran~........................................Back Cover
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~LP US ~LP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this guide areftily.
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
understid something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location 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. If you move, or
if you are not the
originrd
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
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 correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door o
r
outer case.
Write down the model and
This appliance must be
● Dimming oven light and change
serial numbers.
re~stered. Please be certain
that it is.
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
You’ll find them on a label inside
Write to:
than higfi.
-
the oven.
GE Appliances
● Dull thumping sound while oven
These numbers are also on the Range Product Service
is operating.
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Eyou received a
damaged oven...
tiediately contact the deder
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
● Some ~-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It’s similar
to the interference caused by
other small appliances and does
not indicate a problem with
your oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOm POSSmLE EDOSUm
TO EXCESS~MCROWAVE E~RGY
(a) W Not Attempt to operate thispven with
(c) DoNo$ Operate the ovenifit is bged. It is
the door open since open-door operation can
particularly important thatthe oven door close
result in ha exposure to microwave properly and that
here is no damage to the:
energy. It is important not to defeat.or tamper (1)
door @nt)
with the safety interftik.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven (2) hinges and latches
@roken or loosened)
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner (3) door seals and
se~g surfaces.
residue to
accumtdate on sealing surfaces.
(d) me &en Shotid No*be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qutified service
personnel.
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nylon fil~ents should be avoide~ as they may
#so ignite.
● Do not tierse power cord or plug iri wateL
—Mnot.~p po~ern in yom microwave oven
● Keep power cord .~wayfrom heated solaces.
@less it is in as~id microwave popcorn
● Do not operate my heatig or. coohg
accesso~ or unI&ss you use po~o~ fabeled for
appltice hneath thk ticrowave oven.
use in mimowave ovens.
● Do not mount the ticrowave oven over or near.
—* not ove~ook pota- ~ey muld dehydrate
any potion of a heatig ~tig ap@~ance.
and tich fire, causing damage to your oven.
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#assorceramicrn ateri~s andmaysofienorchar
if subj~ted to.shortperiods of overcooking. b
‘longer exposures to. overtitig, the fodand
Nokware add ignite. For these reasofis:
1) ’Usti microwave-safeplastics o~y..and use
.tiemb strict complianmwi&the cwkware
mantiacmer’s. rao~endations. 2)D0 not
subjec~ empty coo~me to.microw~ting.
3) Donot -tcM@entouwplastic .ckkware
without complete
supervision:.
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from splastig
Yqti& stith$.fiqtid bfiefly before &ssihle inj~, @wt s~~ away
removing the mntainerfiorn:th~ti @Wave oyen.
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plas~c bags shodd be sE% pierc~ orvefited as
titmwave’ovens. Check the package for
directed by package. Etiey me not, plastic could
pr~per use.
bwt dting or ~mmediately%er cooking,
possibly
restiti~ in inj~,~o, pbtic.storage
containers should beat least partidy .mcovered
because they form atight. serd. men cooking
SAW -SE
with containers :tightly cover@ wi~ plastic wrap,
~SmUCTIONS
remove covering wetily and &ict. steam away
from hands andface.
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MICROWAVmG TIPS
● 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
metilic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving”.
● Uyou 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
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.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
● Paper towek, 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.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
.
Strom buflds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yoks and chicken livers to
prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
VA~LE PO~R LEVELS (1-10)
Vtiable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking.
me power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 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 Level 7 is
microwave energy
70Y0 of the time. Power Level 3
is energy
3090 of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additiond attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on
~GH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly 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 scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
o~
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:
PO~R LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 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
~rntable Support.
2. Door Screen.
Meti screen permits viewing of 6.
Removable Mrntable. Turntable must be in place
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
when using tie oven. Cooking performance w-ill
3. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.
Touch Control Panel section for instructions. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
4.
Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes 7.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to
for many frequently prepared foods.
open door.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Program CooMng
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Create your own programs to suit your individual
Time Cook I &
~ with choice of power levels from cooking style. For example: use the Htchen Timer
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to time kitchen tasks with to delay the start of Time Cook I & H or program a
the fitchen Timer; and to set
the clock. hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I &
11. Set Time Cook I &II for a two-stage program
using different times and power levels.
CooMng Complete Reminder
(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch
the CLEAWOFF pad.

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Sensor Controls
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BEVERAGE
POPCORN
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AUTO1[:HEAT
AUTO COOK
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GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
Express Cook - l-5 Minutes
1 2
3 4 5’
6 7
8 9 o“
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ADD 30
SECONDS
CLOCK
KITCHEN
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POWER LEVEL
SOUND - ON/OFF
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AUTO
START START
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REMINDER
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The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls tith the
touch of a finger.
It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2.
T- COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
3. T~ DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
4.
BEWRAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
5. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick
reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
6. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will
stti immediately.
7.
ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30
seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the
cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant
on” for 30 seconds.
8.
POWR LEWL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
9. AUTO START. Allows 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 alarm clock.
10. START. After dl selections are made, touch this
pad to
stti the oven.
11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START.
The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
12.
POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
13. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad, the number
pad for the desired code number, then START.
The oven automatically microwaves at pre-
programmed power levels and determines the
proper amount of cooking times until the food is
done
and oven shuts off.
14.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
15.
CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock,
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.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
16. ~TCHEN TWER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
17.
SOUND ON/OFF. Touch the SOUND ON/OFF
pad to turn the oven beeper on or off.
18.
CLEAWOFF. men touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
men held for three seconds, the Child Lock-Out
feature will be activated.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 PO~R” and dl of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds,
dl lights disappear and “RESET” appears
in the upper portion. Touch the
CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and the
oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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HOW TO USE Tm ~CmN T~R
The ~tchen Ttier
Using a Holding Tbe
The ~tchen Timer 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 can be set to delay cooting.
and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Mtchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Thne a 3-Minute Phone Cdl Progrti
ng Delayed Cooking
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Step 1: Touch UTCHEN ~ER pad.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time.
Touch NTCHEN T~ER and enter number of
‘Mr$z Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O
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minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will
(for 3 minutes and no seconds). count down to zero and cooking will begin.
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Step 3: Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.
The timer signals
when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Ttie Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10
finutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching ~TCHEN T~ER.
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
Step 2: Touch T~E DE~OST.
1
TIME
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Step 6: Touch ~ME COOK I & II.
DEFROST
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
cooking time.
is automatictily set on Power Level 3
1—1 Step 8: Touch START. As each
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired
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function is automatically performed,
oven display shows instructions
power level.) entered and the function. When time is
up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
C~D LOCK-OUT
You may lock the control panel to prevent the If anyone tries to use the microwave, the display
microwave from being accidentally started or will show LOCK.
used by children.
To unlock the control panel press and hold the
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To lock the controls press and hold CLEAWO~ pad for about three seconds.
the
CLEAWO~ pad for about three The display will show the time of day.
seconds. The display will show LOCK
and then return to the time of day. A
small “L” will be displayed to remind
you that the control panel is locked.
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Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
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 microwave-
safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
I ~,~EcOOK 1 Step 2: Touch ME COOK I & 11.
1
I &II
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0 and O for
1 minute.
Using the Time Cook ~ Featire
The Time Cook ~ feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within 1 program. This is ided if you want
to change power levels during your cooking
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 ~E COOK I &~.
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
~E COOK I.
(Press
POWR LEVEL. Select power.)
Step 5: Touch TIME COOK I & II again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for T~E COOK II.
(Press
POWR LEVEL. Select power.)
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Step 8: Press START.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see “How to Change Power Level” below.)
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Step 4: Touch START.
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 interrupt Time Cook to check the food, 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.
How to Change Power Level men Setting
Time Cook I
1. Press
TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press PO~R LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK
T~E I“ will count down. Also, “PO~R
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I“
will be displayed.
At the end of “COOK
T~E I“, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME
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is shown counting down.
men time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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COO~G BY TM
(continued)
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
set time for 1-5 minutes
at Power Level 10.
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
&~Cmk- l-5Minw
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
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START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and tum off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—
up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 1:
Touch AUTO
msTARTpad
REMINDER
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be 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
wfil show the time you entered.
The time of day maybe displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
How to Use Retinder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without stirting 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 AUTO START pad.
MIND~
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now ~ _ ~
set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
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you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. The
display will show
“~M” until the oven door is
opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START
pad.
The time-of-day may be displayed by touching
the CLOCK pad.
Add 30 Seconds
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient
way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the
oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to
the time shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may
dso be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
Sound OtiOff Feature
The Sound OtiOff feature allows you to turn the oven
beeper on or off.
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Touch the SOUND ON/OFF pad once
for sound. Touch the pad again for no
sound. If the sound has been turned
off, the display will show
“0~’ and
then return to the time of day. A small
“NO SOUND” will be displayed.
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The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5
ounces.
Step 1: Remove the~uter wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
After the popcorn sensor
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remaining cooking
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.
completed, the oven
signals and flashes
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. “End”. Open the door
No need to touch START, the oven
and remove the popcorn.
will start immediately.
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How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Protide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
there is a simple adjustment you can make. another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad
and then immediately
touch number pad 9. A
plus sign will appear on
the display beside the
word “POP”. The plus
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Touch the POPCORN
1=(/-11—1 A
pad and then
I ~[ 1- 1
immediately touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
E
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1- ~[ I
sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
provided. cooking time is being provided.
No need to touch START, the oven will start No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. immediately.
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Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn
“ErroF’ appeared on the display. Why? sfeature in my microwave oven?
A. The
Popcorn program fwst detects steam and then A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
switches to Time Cook. If you open the door while only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
“POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the
door, touch
CLEAWOW and begin again. You
may open the door when “End” appe~s on display.
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a
cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup
that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe
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(refer to the Microwaving Tips section).
The oven will
Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need
to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
si~nd and turn off automatically
when finished. -
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DEFROSmG BY Tm
Time Defrost mower Level 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
function, 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 meti.
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for You.
.
● Power Level 3 is automatically set when you
press Time Defrost pad, but you may change this
for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press
TME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press PO~R LE~L.
4. Select power.
5. Bess START.
Step 2: Touch ~ME DEFROST.
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~ME
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Step 3: Select one hdf of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0
and O
for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. men the
cycle is completed, the oven signals
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 signrds and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
-“rds’ozenin”a”eror
~. For even defrosting, some
plastic can be
d~fr~sted in foods need to be
b~oken up
the package. Tightly closed or separated part of the way
packages should be slit, through the defrosting time.
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should beat least partially
uncovered.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
rdlowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
. Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
“ Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
noise. What is it? A. Yes,
but they will need more frequent attention
A. This sound is normal. 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
Level 7 cuts the toti defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3.
Dting either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
automatically seti the defrosting times and
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
power levels for you.
below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside front of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will 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.
Step 2: Touch Auto Defrost pad.
AUTO
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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 3
seconds “START” flashes.
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Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
shows 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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Follow thedirectionsin ~ ~~ ~ ! ~-[
and second signal.
men close the door and
touch START pad.
men defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAWOFF pad is touched.
Stind Ttie
Conversion 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 recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds
and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
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of a pound.
Ounces I Pounds I
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1-2 .1
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3
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A~O DEFROST G~E
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
~IGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND
T~E
Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate and shield
where necess~.
5 minutes
Frankfurters, Sausage
0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate.
Remove defrosted
pieces. 2 minutes
Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
5 minutes
5 minutes
90 minutes
Beef Patties
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over.
Separate patties.
Shield if necessary.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Roast
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
10 minutes
Steak
Stew
Turn over. 5 minutes
Turn over and
separate.
Sepmate and remove
defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
mole Chicken
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield. Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Shield where
necessary.
Turn over. 20 minutes
in refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
Comish Hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
Turn over.
Comish Hens (split)
Fish Fillets
Shrimp, Scallops
mole Fish
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Sepwate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Separate. 5 minutes
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Hold under
cold running
water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
Afkr fust or second signal, shield warm areas with;mdl pieces of foil.
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Auto Reheat lets you touch just one pad to bring
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
previously prepared foods to serving temperature. heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s
With many leftovers, there is no need to lookup
heating time to various types and amounts of pre-
reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on cooked food.
guesswork.
Because dl cooking containers must be covered
during automatic reheating, this feature is best with
foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Recommended
A wide variety of previously prepared foods including Bread products, foods that must be reheated
leftovers can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is uncovered, foods that require constant attention,
recommended for single-servings of food or plates foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after
of leftovers. reheating should not be Auto Reheated. It is best to
use Time Cook I & II.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch the AUTO REHEAT pad.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT”
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
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Place covered food in oven. Beep sounds when
Touch AUTO REHEAT pad. No need
to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
““’;’7;’:ed E
by time counting down.
‘=:’;:’’’FooD”w ‘:’’’:::~’:r”dr”d
touch START to finish heating. When done, oven
displays End and beeps every minute until door
is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched.
Questions and Answers
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto Q. If my food is not completely reheated after
Reheat? using Auto Reheat, what should I do?
A.
Oven senses steam too quic~y, which shortens A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additiond
the reheating time and leaves food too cool. time until desired temperature is reached.
Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat.
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AUTO COOK
The Auto Cook feature makes cooking your favorite Because most cooking containers must be covered
foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that
as food cooks, this feature
automaticrdly adjusts the you want to steam or retain moisture.
oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts
of food.
Foods Recommended
Foods Not Reco~ended
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that
vegetables can be Auto Cooked. require constant attention, foods that require addition
of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a
dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be
Auto Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.
Ewy to Use
Keep Door Closed
Simply touch 3 control pads—AUTO COOK, desired Do not open the oven door, while the word “AUTO”
CODE and START. The word “AUTO” appears on is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,
from food. close the door and touch START immediately.
Auto Cook Codes
Auto Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic
results with a number of popular foods. See the Automatic Cooking
Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions,
Exmple:
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Step 1: Place covered food in oven.
Touch AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER
FOOD CODE” flashes on display.
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food code. The code and food type you
selected will appear on the display.
“FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After
5 seconds, “START” flashes on the
display. Touch START.
AFFECT COOKNG ~
PERFOWANCE.
Beep sounds when steam is
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replaced by cook time
necessary. When
~one,
oven beeps every minute ~
until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched.
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AUTO RE~AT ~ AUTO COOK
CONTA~W ~ COmN
Containers and Covers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
● Always use microwave-safe containers 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-sealing plastic covers—
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 rotite some foods after a beeping signal,
if required. See the Automatic Cooking Control
Guide section.
AUTO~TIC COOmG CONTROL G~E
● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When
● Match the amount of food to the size of container.
oven
signrds and countdown time is displayed, door Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.
To resume cooking, close door and touch START.
● After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs
additiond cooking, return food to oven and use
● Be sure outside of container and inside of oven Time Cook I &
~ to finish cooking.
are dry.
Auto Cook
Food Code
Canned Vegetables
1
Frozen Vegetables 2
Frwh Vegetables 3
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Potatoes 4
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Fish
5
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Servings Serving Size
Commenti
1 to 4 4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
1 to 4 4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or ulastic wrap.
1 to 4 4 oz.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or
ulastic wrap.
1 to 4
8 OZ. Pierce skin wi~ fork.
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.
1 to 4 4 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
1 to 4 1 to 2
Use oblong, square or round dish.
pieces
Cover with W= paper.
—1/2 to 3
lbs.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into
dish. Cover with
WM paper or plastic wrap.
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GLOSSARY OF ~CROWAw ~mS
men adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe. hewing 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, fruits, poultry and
seafood, 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. In both regular baking
and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting.
Afir covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam can escape.
Arranging 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 all
sides are exposed to microwave energy.
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
only occasioned stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
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
rdlowed 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.
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.
Arcing. 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
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. OccasionMy, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotak 1/2
turn, turn the
dish
until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side
that was to
tie back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Mcrowave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both regular baking and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, 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 evenly. Comers receive more
energy and may overcook. This may dso happen
when cooking in a regular oven.
Deli~cy. 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 evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it
heats evenly.
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Piece Size. Smrdl pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, 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 normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.