GE JEB1090 User manual

Useand Care Guide
Built-h Microwave/Convection Oven
Safety instructions ....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 24, 26
Clock..............................................................8, 9
Combination Cooking .........................25-28
Combination Roast...........................27, 28
Cooking by Temperature........................26
Cooking by Time .......................................2 5
Control Panel ...............................................8, 9
Convection Cooking.................................23, 24
Cooking by Temperature........................24
Cooking by Time .......................................23
Cooking Reference Guide ..........................29
Cookware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features ............................................................7
Microwave Cooking ........................6, 13-22
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Cooking by Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking by Time ...............................1 3, 14
Cooking Complete Reminder ..................7
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Microwaving Tips .......................................6
Power Levels ..............6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16
Sensor Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sensor Cook ..............................................2 1
Sensor Cooking Control Guide .................22
Sensor Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sensor Reheat...........................................2O
Sound Level Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oven Shelf ......................4, 7, 11, 19-21,31
Temperature Probe
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What Your Oven Can Do............................l O
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Problem Solver...............................32
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ....................30, 31
Light Bulb Replacement.............................3 1
lnstallation..........................................3 1
Adapter Plugs ...............................................3 1
Extension Cords ...........................................3 1
Grounding instructions...............................3 1
Consumer Services ...................35
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................35
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model: JEB109O
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Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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HELP US HELP 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 Center”
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.
These numbers are also on the
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.
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; also
send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not
the original purchaser, please
write to us, stating model and
serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) 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 correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power
ievels other
than high.
● Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some TV-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 AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with (c) Do
Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
the door open since open-door operation can
particularly important that the oven door close
result in harmful exposure to microwave properly and that there is no damage to the:
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper (1) door (bent)
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (d) The
Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WAR~NG-Toreduce theriskof
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
● Read and follow the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on the previous page.
● This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this guide.
c Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave/convection oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
c For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave/convection oven surface when the
oven is in operation.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
● Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
c Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
● See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
● This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
c As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
—Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/
convection oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn
labeled for use in microwave ovens.
—Do
not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at all
times—
it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
—If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discomect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
● When using the convection or combination
cooking functions,
both the outside and inside of
the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to
remove containers of food and accessories such as
the metal accessory rack and temperature probe.
● Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
● Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.
● Do not use paper products when the
microwave/convection oven is operated in
the convection or combination mode.
● Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
● Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed glass
jars-will explode and should not be heated in
this microwave/convection oven. Such use of the
microwave/convection oven could result in injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula or breast milk. The container may feel
cooler than the milk really is. Always test the
milk before feeding the baby.
● Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use foil only as directed in this guide.
TV
dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using foil in the microwave/
convection oven,
keep foil at least 1 inch away
from sides of oven.
● Do not cover the shelf or any other part
of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the microwave/convection oven.
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● Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
● Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can
become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the
floor and walls during and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
● Thermometer-Do not use regular cooking
or oven thermometers when cooking by
microwave or combination.
The metal and
mercury in these thermometers could cause
“arcing” and possible damage to the oven.
Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is
designed or recommended for use in the
microwave/convection oven.
● Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with.
If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food
or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven
walls and damage the temperature probe.
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● Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
● When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
170”F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
● Spontaneous boiling-Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent bums from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow it to stand in the
oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off.
Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups.
Even if the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to burst or
overflow.
● Do not boil eggs in a microwave/convection
oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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● Foods with unbroken outer “skin”
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
● Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave/convection ovens.
Check the
package for proper use.
. ~~Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and
direct steam away from hands and face.
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● Hot foods and steam can cause
burns.
Be careful when opening
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any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
● Use of the shelf accessory.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They will be hot.
—Never use the shelf for microwave-only cooking.
Remove the shelf from the oven when
microwave-only cooking.
—Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven
for convection and combination cooking.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure all cookware used in your
“ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
microwave/convection oven is suitable for
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
china dinnerware
wh;ch does not h-ave-metallic trim
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving. ”
● If you are not
sure if a dish is
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microwave-safe,
use this test:
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both the dish you
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are testing and a
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
● 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.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
glass measuring
cup filled with
1 cup of 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.
VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
How to Change Power Level
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL. I 2
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4. Select desired power 6 7 8 9 -#_
level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven
can be compmed to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100?ZO power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the
time. Power Level 3 is energy
30~o of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (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 off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10
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Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
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poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
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Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defrosting without cooking;
! simmerirm; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
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Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softenirw butter.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be 5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the
securely closed for oven to operate. oven floor when using convection or combination
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwave
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
only cooking.
confined in oven. 6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For
3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must detailed information on each feature, see Your
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
Touch Control Panel section.
will start any temperature or Combination Roast 7. Oven Floor.
cooking.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are
4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Roast, Convection/Combination Cook and
Temp Cook/Hold.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End”
and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The 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. With
your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave
or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both
methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook) and sensor
microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination
temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your
own programs to suit your own cooking needs.
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SENSOR 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.
SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick
reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically sets
power levels and defrosting time.
MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level 10
(High).
COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature. Combination cooking uses
alternating microwave and convection for
maximum speed and browning.
CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature.
EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
POWER LEVEL. 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.
DELAY START/REMINDER.
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
all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
11. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheat code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat
or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START,
the oven will start immediately.
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13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad
for desired code number, and START. The oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven
shuts Off.
14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
15. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90°F.,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to
1 hour.
16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touch
this pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then
START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic
preset program.
17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used
while a cooking feature is in use.
19. 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.
20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch
6 and MINUTE.
21. CLEAIUOFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Press number pad O, 1,2, or 3 then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
23. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both a
kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
24. 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. If you wish to
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe
The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and 6’PRObE” Appears in the Display
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” ● Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast
or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.
appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF
pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use. ● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on
or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the O number pad to
turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cooking feature is in use.
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WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety
of food preparation options. Microwave cooking
uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than
regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats
food directly, not the cookware or the interior of
the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is
particularly convenient because less time is
spent in food preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated
air around the food, creating even browning and
sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air
over the food surfaces.
Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and
accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply
preset the length of cooking time desired and your
oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by
temperature, by these methods, using the temperature
probe to determine the doneness by the internal
temperature of the food. This method takes the
guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off
automatically when the food reaches the desired
temperature.
The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Sensor
Cook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do your
microwave cooking for you. They are easy and
convenient—just follow the step-by-step instructions
in this guide. A sensor detects steam from the food
and automatically adjusts cooking time and power
level for best results.
Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and
convection to roast meats to perfection.
Auto Defrost automatically y sets the defrosting time
and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START
pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and
changes power levels during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program
the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if
you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
Comparison Guide
Microwave
Convection
Combination
COOKING Microwave energy is
Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and convection
METHOD
distributed evenly throughout
food to produce browned heat combine to cook foods in up to
the oven for thorough, fast exteriors and seal in juices. one-third less time than ovens, while
cooking of food.
browning and sealing in juices.
HEAT
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and circulating
SOURCE
heated air.
HEAT
Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from
CONDUCTION
by instant energy penetration.
outside of food to inside. penetration and heat conducted from
outside of food.
BENEFITS
Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time from
Oven and surroundings do
in flavor. Cooks some foods
microwave energy, plus browning
not get hot. Easy clean-up.
faster than regular ovens.
and crisping from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware Microwave
Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,
YES YES YES
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex@,
Fire King@, Coming
Ware”, etc.)
Ceramic
YES YES YES
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal
NO YES
NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
NO
NO NO
Microwave-Safe Plastics
YES NO YES*
Plastic Films and Wraps
YES
NO NO
Paper Products
YES NO
NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood
YES NO NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads
and pies because they absorb heat and produce
crisper crust.
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies
or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help
produce a light tender crust.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due
to the cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers
are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal
trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall
or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave
cookware (safe to
400”F.) may be used, but it is
not recommended for foods requiring crusting or
all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat.
Microwave Convection Combination
METAL SHELF NO
YES, YES,
The shelf is on the floor on the floor
required for
good of the oven. of the oven.
air-circulation and even browning when
using Convection and Combination Cook.
Allow at least one inch between the pan and
the walls of the oven for air circulation.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions: The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
● It operates as a minute timer.
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
● It can be set to delay cooking. 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOWHOLD
(for 3 minutes and no seconds). or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time,
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and
down. The timer signals when time is up.
enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When
delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast
cooking; be sure probe is in food. Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.
NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Let’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 TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set
mStep 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
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Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
on power level 3 but can be changed by touching
coo-hng time.
the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power
level 1-10.)
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Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performed, oven display
shows instructions entered and the function.
When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
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COOKING BY TIME
Micro Cook I
Micro 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.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE
pad for
1 minute.
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.
START
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End”. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the
doo~ and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook H feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal 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
rnicrowave-
safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
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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
POWER LEVEL. 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. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1-10.)
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Micro Cook I
1. Press MICRO COOK.
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2. Select cooking time. 6 7
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3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
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Step 8: Press START.
START
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I“ will count down. Also, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I“
will be displayed.
At the end of “COOK TIME I“, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro 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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COOKING BY TIME
(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
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
1
~2 ~ 3 ~ --4 ‘ ~“ 5
START, the oven will start immediately.
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The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Delay Start
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
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Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
DELAY
START
REMINIER
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 START pad. The display
START
will show the time you entered. The time of
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
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 DELAY START pad.
DELAY
START
REMINDER
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 set up
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
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programmed, and will
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signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
The Sound Level Feature
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Step 2: Touch O for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for
Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number
pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have
selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
Add 30 Seconds
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
ADD
30 SEC
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 also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
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 TIME DEFROST. 12345
2. Select defrosting time.
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3. Press POWER LEVEL. F
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4. Select desired power level 1–10.
I 5. Press START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half 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. When the cycle is
START
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 half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawbemies to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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● Foods frozen in paper or
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plastic can be
de~r&ted in foods need to be broken up
the package. Tightly closed or separated part of the way
packages should be slit, through the defrosting time.
~ierced or vented, AFTER
~ood has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
s Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fk+h,
Plastic storage containers
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
should be at least partially
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
uncovered.
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 total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking
for many foods. because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to setting after reaching the preset food temperature
the desired finished food temperature. The Micro and maintains that temperature until you touch the
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, CLEAWOFF
pad.
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”
precisely with the probe. when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use
the probe when you want to Convection Cook
or Combination Cook to a preferred internal
temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture
shown.) The probe must be used when using
Temp
Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe
properly, follow directions in the Combination
Roasting section.
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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven
wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOWHOLD pad.
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for
160”F.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than
90°F., display will show
“COOL”; if temperature is
90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When
160°F. is reached, the oven will sound
and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the
medium power. temperatu~e for up to one hour.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
“ Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
evenly though requiring more time.
even heating.
s Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted ● Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
in frozen foods. does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display? Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
A. “PRObE” will flash if vou don’t seat the inserted in food?
.
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
the oven.
COOIUI-IOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
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 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 Auto Defrost guide
located in this section. 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.
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Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
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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 START pad. Display shows
S.ART defrost time counting down.
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Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
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the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
When 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.
Stand Time
Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
F
If the weight of food is stated in
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
Chops
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Turn over.
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Separate and shield
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5 minutes
where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Separate.
Remove defrosted 2 minutes
pieces.
Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes
and break apart.
Beef Patties
I 0.1 -6.0 lbs. I Turn over. I Separate patties. I 5 minutes
Roast
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Turn over and
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Shield if necessary.
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30 minutes
shield.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutes
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak
I 0.1- 6.0 lbs. I Turn over. I
I 5 minutes
Stew
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Turn over and
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Separate and remove
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5 minutes
seuarate. defrosted pieces.
Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
shield.
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Turn over.
Shield where 20 minutes;
(breast side up) necessary.
run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Turn over.
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Separate and remove
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5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Remove wrapper
10 minutes;
and turn over.
run cold water
in cavity.
Comish Hens (split)
I 0.1- 6.0 lbs. I Turnover.
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I 5 minutes
Fish Fillets
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Turn over.
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Separate and remove
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5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops
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0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Separate.
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Separate and remove
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5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Whole Fish
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and 5 minutes;
shield tail and
hold under cold
head. running water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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SENSOR POPCORN
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Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN pad.
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the }O.C~\ No need to touch START, the oven will
Sensor Popcorn program.
start immediately.
The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
After the popcorn sensor
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detects steam, the oven “
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signals and displays
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remaining cooking
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time needed.
TIME
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of Step 4: When 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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“End”. Open the door
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and remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The
oven
will start
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immediately.) Then touch
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number pad 9. A plus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign
indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being
provided.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The
oven will start
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immediately.) Then touch
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number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word “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 regular popcorn with the Sensor
“Error” appeared on the display. Why? Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?
A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
and then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear.
Close the door, touch
CLEAWOFF and begin
Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven
again. You may open the door when “End” appears
signalled and “HOT” appeared in the display,
and the feature would not operate. Why?
on display. A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than
200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven
does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.
SENSOR BEVERAGE
The Sensor 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 the Microwaving Tips section).
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Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No
&~~& need to touch START, the oven will start
m-mediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor
Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the
container with care.
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SENSOR REHEAT
Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving Because all cooking containers must be covered
sizes of previously prepared foods. With many during automatic reheating, this feature is best with
leftovers, there is no need to lookup reheating times foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s Sensor Reheat.
heating time to various types and amounts of pre-
cooked food.
Foods Recommended
A wide variety
of previously
prepared foods
including
leftovers can be
reheated using
this feature.
Reheat is
recommended for
single-servings of
food or plates of leftovers.
Foods Not Recommended
Bread products,
foods that must
be reheated
uncovered,
foods that
require constant
attention, foods
calling for a dry
look or crisp
surface afte~ reheating should not be reheated using
this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.
Easy to Use Keep Door Closed
Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad. Do not open the oven door while the word “RHEAT”
No need to touch START, the oven will start is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can
immediately.
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,
close the door and touch START immediately.
Example:
Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR REHEAT
Beep sounds when steam ~
pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start
is s&sed and “RHEAT”
immediately.
is replaced by time .—u-
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“RHEAT” and “FOOD”
are displayed.
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FOOD
counting down. Rotate .-—,
or stir food if necessary.
FOOD
Close door and touch
START to finish heating. When done, oven displays
“End” and beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAIUOFF is touched.
Questions & Answers
Q. If my food is not completely reheated after Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in
using Sensor Reheat, what should I do? Sensor Reheat?
A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens
until desired temperature is reached. the reheating time and leaves food too cool.
Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat.
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