GE JEBC200B User manual

Built-In Microwave/Convection Oven
Safe~ instructions ....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil.....................4, 21, 24,26,29
Clock..............................................................8, 9
Combination Cooking .........................28-31
Auto Roast ..........................................28, 29
Cooking by Temperature ........................31
Cooking by Time.......................................3O
Control Panel ...............................................8, 9
Convection Cooking.................................32, 33
Cooking by Temperature ........................33
Cooking by Time.......................................32
Cooking Reference Guide ..........................34
Cookware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............7
Microwave Cooking ........................6, 13-28
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto Cook ...........................................22.26
Auto Defrost .......................................20, 21
Automatic Cooking Control Guide ..24,25
Auto Reheat ........................................2 7,28
Auto Start/Reminder .......................14, 15
Cooking by Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Cooking by Time ...............................13-1 5
Cooking Complete Reminder ..................7
Defrosting by
Time............................l6, 17
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Microwaving Tips .......................................6
Minute/Second Timer .....................12, 13
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Power Levels
.......2,8, 10, 12-14, 16, 17, 19,20,37
Oven Shelf ........4, 7, 11, 15,22,24,27-35
Temperature Probe
4,7-10, 12, 18, 19,28,29,31,3335,37
What Your Oven Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Problem Solver...............................37
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ....................34-36
Cleaning Guide .............................................35
Light Bulb
Replacement.............................36
[nsta[[ation..........................................36
Adapter Plugs ...............................................36
Extension Cords ...........................................36
Grounding Instructions ..............................36
Consumer Services ...................39
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................39
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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Microwave power ouput
of this oven k 800watts.
(IEC-705 hst Procedure)
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~LP US ~LP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this book 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, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on
the front of the oven seen when
the door is open.
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 book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels 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.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door.
● During cooking you will hear
“cracking” and “popping” noises
which are nothing more than
normal expansion of the oven.
● At the end of microwave cycles
you will hear a slight thump. This
is normal.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper
with
tie safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not P1ace any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to
tie:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WA~~NG-Toreducethefiskof
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 section on the previous page.
● This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this book.
● Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave/convection oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrid use.
● 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 app~ance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
● This microwave/convection oven is not
approved or tested for
marine use.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
● This apptiance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service
facitity for examination,
repair or adjustment.
● 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 from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in 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 in microwave or
combination modes
whfie empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of
fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or 2, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at dl times—it
saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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WORTANT SAFEH mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
—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 disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Q 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
shodd 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.
● 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 metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in the microwave/
convection oven, keep metal (other than metal
shelo 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.
● 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 wails 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 Cme
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 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.
● Plastic cookwar+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.
● 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 6’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.
. Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from the
microwave/convection oven.
To prevent burns from splashing
liquid, stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the
microwave/convection oven.
● 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
without their lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
. ~~Boilable” Cooting 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.
● Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and-
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAV~G TWS
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
● If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
CUP filled with
● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
● 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.
1 ~up 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.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for
some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem. Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North Wacker Drive
write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Coo~old)
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 CLEAWOFF pad.
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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 cooking. Remove the shelf when using
microwave-
to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined only cooking.
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
securelv inserted into rece~tacle before oven Touch Control Panel section.
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will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking. 7,
Oven Floor.
4. Temperature Probe.
Probe measures internal
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
food temperature. The probe must be used when the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
cooking by temperature in microwave, convection is located on the front of the oven seen when the door
or combination modes.
is open.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PA~L
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 automatic microwave cooking (Auto Cook) and automatic
microwave defrosting (Auto Defrost), and automatic combination
temperature cooking (Auto Roast). Or you may make your own programs
to suit your own cooking needs.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
CONVECTION COOK. When convection
cooking, touch this pad before entering desired
oven time and temperature.
COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad to
either cook by time or internal food temperature
with microwave speed and convection browning
alternating during the cooking cycle.
TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 or change
power level after setting time.
TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.
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.
MIN/SEC 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.
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.
EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
CLEAWOFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time
o~ day.
10. 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.
11, AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number, and 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.
12. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to
cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
13. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
14. START. Touch this pad to begin any function.
15. 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.
16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter time
of day or cooking time, internal food temperature
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
when using probe, oven temperature, power level,
cooking codes and food weights.
ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add
30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.
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.
TEMP COO~OLD. 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.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
COMBINATION AUTO ROAST. Touch
this pad and roast by using a combination of
microwave speed and convection browning.
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MICROWAVESENSORCOOKING
POPCORN
AUTO
COOK
+
AWO
REHEAT
When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe
The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion and “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 Auto
Roast or
Temp CooUHold 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.
[f power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence ● Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the programmed a function that doesn’t need the probe.
CLEAWOFF pad.
Clock Display OtiOff 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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W~T YOUR OWN 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 (Auto
Cook, Auto Reheat and Popcorn) do your microwave
cooking for you. They are easy and convenient—just
follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual. A
sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.
Combination Auto Roast is a cooking function that
uses the temperature probe. You simply select from
3 Combination Auto Roast codes, and the oven
automatically adjusts power level, oven temperature
and internal food temperature to cook the food the
way you want it.
Auto Defrost automatically 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 Auto StatiReminder 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-half the time of regular ovens,
cooking of food.
while 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 book to learn the many different things your Microwave/ConvectiotiCombination Oven can do. You will find a wide
variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
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Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,
YES YES YES
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex@,
Fire King@, Corning
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
NO
YES YES
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER
The Minute/Second Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
● It operates as a minute timer. program a “holding time” between microwave
cooking functions. The time can range from
● It can be set to delay cooking. 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. or standing time may be found in some of your own
The Minute/Second Timer operates without recipes or in a cookbook.
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for
3 minutes
and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down.
Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,”
and display shows time of day.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For
example, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes
to
delay cooking. Touch START. When delaying
a temperature cooking function which uses the
temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food
before touching START. NOTE: Cooling fan
comes on during delay time.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time 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, 0 and O for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on
power
level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
MiN/SEC touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
TIMER
Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for
IO minutes.
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Step 6: Touch TIME COOK pad.
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TIME
COOK
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each
START 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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Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work
program is running. First setup the other program and while Auto
StartiReminder, Combination Auto Roast,
touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Auto Defrost, Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
are running.
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within 3 seconds.
Time Cook
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected
amount of time.
Power level
10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1:
Fill a cup
213 full of water, add
I 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 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0
and O 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 the START pad.
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 Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
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COO~NG BY T~E
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Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want
to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Step 7: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second
power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown
counting down.
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Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Step 9: Open the door.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK pad. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
Step 5: Set your second cook time. close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
Step 6: Change the power level.
the timer to resume cooking.
The Express Cook Feature
Add 30 Seconds
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
time for 1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that
corresponds with the amount of your desired
cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch
the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and
shut off at the end of the programmed time.
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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides
ADD 30 a convenient way to extend cooking
SECONDS 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.
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 START pad.
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AUTO
START
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.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm Step 3: Touch START
clock, without starting the oven. pad. The reminder is
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.
AUTO
START
now set at the time you
programmed, and will
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
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door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind REMinder time maybe displayed by touching the
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the AUTO START pad. The time-of-day may be
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
to 12 hours later).
POPCOW
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NOTE:
Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program
is NOT recommended.
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START
Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn
sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
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After the popcorn
sensor detects steam,
the oven signals and
displays remaining
cooking time needed.
Step 5: When cooking
is completed, the oven
signals and flashes
“End.” Open the
door and remove
the popcorn.
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POPCORN
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How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide 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 touch
number pad
9. The
word “POP” will
appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
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it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking
time is being provided.
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then touch
number pad 1. The
word “POP” will
appear on the display
with a minus sign beside
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it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking
time is being provided.
Press the START pad.
Press the START pad.
DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
microwave oven.
following the steps below.
Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread, Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because
(—1 Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
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.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
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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
START
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 half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
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Defrosting Tips
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly closed packages should be
slit, pierced or vented, A~ER food has partially
defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container. transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
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
oven is using a power
level lower than 10 (High). 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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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
Temp CootiHold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
many foods.
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
Use Temp CooMHold to cook a variety of foods to setting after reaching the preset food temperature from
the desired finished food temperature. The Time
90°F. to 199°F. and maintains that temperature for up
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
to 1 hour or until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
frozen foods and foods which are diff]cult to cook NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when
precisely with the probe.
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
CooUHold or Auto Roast. See How to Use the
Temperature Probe section for proper use of
your probe.
How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point Insert the probe into the meatiest For dishes such as meatloaf or
rests in the center of the thickest part of the inner thigh, below casserole, insert the probe into
meaty part of the roast, or into and parallel to the leg of a
the center.
the cut end or the meatiest part
whole turkey.
of boneless ham or lamb. The
point should not touch bone, fat
or gristle. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert the probe into the
center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.
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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.
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Step 2: Touch TEMP COOW
TEMPCOOK HOLD pad.
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START
HOLO
Step 5: Touch START. 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.
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(USE PROBE) Step 6: When
150°F. is reached, the oven will sound
and display “HOLd.” The oven will then hold the
Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for
150°F.
temperature.
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Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
POWER Touch 5 for medium power.
LEVEL
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Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to
c=
stop the cycle.
OFF
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.
● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
I touched the START pad? inserted in food?
A. “PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
end of the probe securely into the receptacle the oven.
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOWHOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, Use the Auto Defrost Guide. The oven calculates defrosting
the oven automatically sets the Enter the food weight in pounds time and changes power levels
defrosting times and power and tenths of a pound (see during defrosting to give even
levels for you. Conversion Guide). Then
defrosting results.
touch the START pad.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
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microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
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defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
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“TURn” flashes. I
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Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide ~
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
Step 3: Enter weight. For close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
example, touch number pads continues during
“TURn” display.)
1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 When
defrosting time is com~leted. “End” flashes
pound, 3
ounce~. See Coriversion and oven
beeps;4 times. “E~d” remains on display
Guide below.) and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
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Step 4: Touch the START pad. Display or CLEAWOFF pad is touched.
START shows defrost time counting down.
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 If the weight of food is stated in
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are pounds and ounces, the ounces
given in the Auto Defrost Guide. must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1–2
.1
3 .2
4-5
.3
6-7
.4
8 .5
9-1o .6
11 .7
1 2–13
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1+15 .9
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