GE JEM25 Use and care manual

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Spacemaker //” Microwave Oven
Saf* lnstrutiions....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instrutiions, fips
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aluminum Foil
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Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Child Lock~ut
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Clock
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Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Cook
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Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
CookingCompleteReminder......................7
CookingGuide..................................-..........-23
Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DefrostingGuide..........................................22
Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................2O
Heating or Reheating Guide......................2l
Hold ~me............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MicrowavingTips...........................................6
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Levels .............................6, 10, 11, 17
Program
Cooking............................................7
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
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Problem Solver...............................26
More questions ?...call
GEhswer&nte~ 800.626.2000
Care and CIeaning............................24
Control Panel
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Glass Cooking Tray
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Light Bulb Replacement.............................24
lnstallation..........................................25
Adapter Plugs ...............................................25
ExtensionCords...........................................25
Groundinginstructions...............................25
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
WarranW........................................BackCover
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GE Appliances

~LP US ~LP YOU . . .
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help,
all:
GE hswer Centefl
800.626.2000
24
hours a day, 7 days a week
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
~ese numbers are rdso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this car~ please write
these numbers here:
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Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know
the lo=tion of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; dso send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card.
H you move, or
if you are not the ongind
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and send numbers.
This appliance must be
registered. Please be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Applianm Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
Model Number
damaged 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
an correct yourself.
Ml 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 levels other
than high.
● Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some ~-Radio interference
might be notimd while using
vour microwave oven. It’s similar ‘
~o the interference caused by
other
small appliances and
does not indicate a
Droblem
Serial Number
Immediately mntact the deder
.
with your oven.
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PWCA~ONS TO AVOD POSSmLE EmOSM
TO =CESS~ MCROWAW ENERGY
(a) DoNotA-t&operate fiovenwith
(c) Do Not *ra* the oven’~it istiagd It is
“tie hro~n sinm open~r operation - “,
partitiarly important that the ov=doorclose,
resdt in h- e-we to microwave
properly andthat there isnohageto the:
energy. It is important not to defeat or ~per
(l)door@nt) ~ ..”
with the safety
interlb
(2)tigsadlatiha@rokenor lmsened)
@) Do Not Phce ‘my object between the oven
front face and the door or
Wow sofl or cleaner
(3)doors*andseding stiam.
residue to a-date on soling stiam.
(d) me @en Shoti Not beadjmtti or repaired
by anyone except properly qdfiedsetice
personnel.
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When using electrical applianws, basic safety
● Do not mount the microwave oven over or near
precautions shotid be followe~ including the any
portion ofa heating or cooking apphance.
fouowing:
A W~N&Toreducetheriskof
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
● Read and foMow the spetilc ‘
t
Precautions to
Avoid Possible @sure to ficessive Mcrowave
~ergy”on the previous page.
● This apptiance must be grounded. @nnect
ody to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
htructions section in tieback of this guide.
● Use this apphce ody for its intended
use as described in this guide Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appfiance.
This microwave oven is specifidy designed to
heat or
cookf~ and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
● For best operatio~ plug this apphce into
its own
electrid outle~ to prevent fickering
of ~hts, blowing of tie or tripprng of circuit
breaker
● Do not mount this apphnce over a ~ k-
or locate this apphce ody in accordance with
the protided hs~tion Mtructions.
● W certain to phce the tint surface of the door
k inchea or mom back from the mtertop
edgetoavoidaccident itippiug offi~
apptice in no- w.
● Do not cover or block any opetigs on the
appbm . ~. ‘~
● Do not store this appkce outdoors. 00 not use
this product near water-for
exampl% ina wet
basemen~ near a
swimming pool or near a sink.
● This microwave oven&not approved or *
forrnarine use.
● Do not operahany heating or coo-g
apphce beneath this microwave ovek
● Do not store anything directly on top of the’
microwave oven surface when the microwave
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 hangover edge of table
or counte~
● Do not operate this app~ce if it has a
damaged power cord or plug,
ifit is not
working propetiy or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
● % door surface cleaning instructions
in the @e and ~eaning section(s) of this guide.
● This apptice shodd be serviced only by
qfied service personnel. Contact nearest
authotid service facifity for exarninatioq
repair or adjustment.
● As with any apphanc~ che supervision is
necessary when
nsed by cMdren.
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook f@. Qemly attend
apptiancc if paper, plastic or otier combustible
materi~ are placed inside the oven to facditate
cooking.’ . ‘,
.,.
—Rernovewire &-ti*and rne~han~es ‘‘
from paper or plastic containers before placing
them in the oven.
—Do notuse your
_waveoven to dry ..:
newspapers.
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—Donot ~’recyded paper products. Recycled
papertowels, tipti-andwaxedpaper- ,’
contain metifiwks which may cause archg
Or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon ~amen~ shodd be avoided as they may
dso ignite.
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—Do not pop po~orn in your miawave oven ● Sometimes, the oven tray can bwome too hot
Mess in a special microwave popcorn accessory
to touch. Be Carefi touching the tray during and
‘or tiess you use popm labeled for use in
tier inking.
microwave ovens.
● Foods cooked in tiquids (such as pasta) may tend
—Do not ovemookpotitoes. ~ey cotid dehydrate
to bod over more rapidly than foods containing
and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
Iess moisture. Shodd this occur, refer to the @e
—Do not operate the oven wtie empty to avoid
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
clean the inside of the oven.
If by awident the oven shotid run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at dl time
● ~ermometeeDo not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving dess the thermometer
it saves energy and prolongs the Me of the oven. ~
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
is designed or recommended for use in the
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensfi
microwave oven.
or food in the oven when not in use.
. P&tic cookwa~Phtic akware designed
for microwave cooking is very useti, but shodd
—If mate- inside oven shodd igni~ keep be used
~e~y. Even mi~owave-stie plastic
oven door closed, turn oven off, and dismnnect
may not be as tolerant of overcooking renditions
power
cor~ or shut off power at the fuse or
as are @ass or mramic materi~ and may
circuit breaker panel. soften or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. k longer exposures to overbooking,
● Some prodnets SU* * whole eggs and @ed
the food and akware codd ignite. For these
mntainetior example, closed j=
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plasti= ordy
wi~ explode and shodd not be heated in this
and use them in strict mmpliance with the
microwave oven. Such use of tie microwave
mkware manufacturer’s recommendations. ‘
oven ~tid resdt in injury.
2) Do not subject empty cookware to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit ctidren to use
● Avoid heating baby food in @ass jars, even plastic
akware without complete supervision.
with the
tid off. Make sure W infant food is
thoro@y Cookd Stir f@ to distribute the
heat kverdy. Be ae~ to prevent dding when
● men eoo~ pork fo~ow the’ ti~ons
warming fomnti or breast *. me container
exady md always cook the meat to an internal
““”
rnayfeel cooler than thetire~y is.. ~ways
temperatureofatl east 170°F. W assures ML
,.. t~tthemikbefore feeding thebaby. ~ ‘.
titieremo~~fifi~ tiattictimay be . :“
‘? Do not defrost frozen beverages h narrow. ‘
present inthe mea% itwfllbe killed and meat ‘..
~besafeto eat . .
nwwhtia (Apecitiycarbonatedkverages).
Eveniftheconta@er is open@ presswcanbdd
. Do not bofl eggs in amicrowave ovem
up,.~s can ause pe con~ert oburs~possibly
.Rmmtibtid~’ki&e~yokmdwW
,res@~@ injury’ :
cause it lo burs$ possibl=~ resd~g in injury.
● U* fofl Ody as ~
~’~ @d~ ,’
W dinners maybe microwaved in fd trays less
than 3/4” high; remove top fofi cover and return
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● Foods wik ubroken outer
as~w ~h as potatoes7
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sausages, toma~ apples,
the tray
to the box. men using foil in the chicken livers and other
gible&
microwave oveq keep the foil at least 1 inch
and egg yolks (see previous
away from the sides of the oven.
caution) shodd be pierced to
*
tiOWS&~ toea~ during
● Cookware may b=ome hot
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bemuse of heat transferred
-king.
fim the heated fti.
Pot holders may be needed to
hsn~e the CoOhare.
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● Not d plastic wrap k stitable for use h
dcrowave ovens. ~wk the package for
proper use.
● Spontaneous bo~&Under urtain special
circurnstan=, liquids may start to boti during
or
shofly tier removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from splashing Iiqui&
a~ow the mntainer to stand in the oven for 30 to
W saonds after the oven has shutoff.
s ~fBo~ab]e” Cwhg poudes ad @tIy ~o~d
plastic bags shotid be sti4 pierd or vented as
directed by package. Hthey are not, plastic wdd
burst during or immediately after inking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Wo, plastic storage
mntainers should be at least ptitiy uncovered
b~use they forma tight seal. When ating
with wntainers tightiy revered with plastic wrap,
remove revering mefu~y and dirat steam away
from hands and fa~.
● Hot foods and steam m awe
bums. Be care~ when opening
any containers of hot fo@
including poworn bags, wking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
horn hands and fa~.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
W-A019-1 Han@g &t aflows this oven to be
mounted under a ~bineL
E82727f’ Bolt-b Rt Wows this oven to be
butit intoambinet or wall.
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
HRST, contact the people who serviced your
the back of this guide. appliance.
E~lain why you are not pleased. In most
We’re proud of our service and want you to be cases, this will solve the problem.
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
NE=, if you are still not please~ write dl the
service you
reuive, here are three steps to follow for
detailjincluding your phone number-to:
further help.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
huisville, KY 402X
HNALLY, if your problem is stfll not resolve~ write:
Major Applianu Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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MICROWA~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
metilic trim or glze 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 one cup
water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and
ofly the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
● 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
esape.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
Check the Cooking Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to
prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
V~LE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface units
on a range. HIGH
rower Level 10) or full power is
the fastest way to cook and gives you
1007o power.
Each power
level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is
microwave energy
70~0 of the time. Power bvel 3
is energy
3070 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
bvel 10). A lower setting wtil cook
more
everdy and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles o@
give time for the food to
“equrdtie” or trmsfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power
hvel >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:
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POWR LEVEL
BEST USES
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High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7
Gentie cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tendetiing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
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bw 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simrnenn~; deliwte sauces.
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Warml Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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1. Door htches.
6. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place when
2.
Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of using the oven. Cooking performance will be
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven. unsatisfactory without the tray in plain. The tray
3.
Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave may be removed for cleaning.
energy distributing system. Do not remove this 7.
Door Open Button. Press to open door. Door
cover. You will
damage the oven. must be securely latched for oven to operate.
4. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
5. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many frequently prepared foods.
NO~: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
lo~ted on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
tigmm CooMng
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Create your own programs to suit your
individud
Micro Cook with choice of power levels from cooking style. For
emple: use the Mtchen Timer to
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Reheat using a preset delay the start of Micro Cook or program a hold time
time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset between Time Defrost and Micro Cook. Set Micro
time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the Cook for a two-stage program using different times
~tchen Timer; and to set the clock. and power levels.
Cooting Complete Reminder
@or all cooking and reheating features)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep on= a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the
CLE~OFF pad.
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I ENTER FOOD TEMP COOK NO SOUND
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WG~ US. DEF TIME IH CODE
CONVENIENCE COOKING
COOK -
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1
EKPRESS WOK
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4
EKPRESS WOK
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7
a
POWER
LWEL
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2
~PRESS WOK
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5
EKPRESS WOK
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8
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D
3
EKPRESSCOOK
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START
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DEMY
STMT
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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.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being use~ cooking mode and
instmctions.
2. 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.
3.
BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
4. SNACKS. Touch this pat a code number and
weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of
snack foods.
5. MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 @igh).
6. ~ME DEFROST. Gende thawing at automatic
Power Level 3
(hw).
7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1
through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of rooking. No need
to touch STMT, the oven will start immediately.
8.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
9.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power
hvel 10 @igh) for
cooking or Power
Uvel 3 @w) for defrosting.
10. SOUND. Touch the SOUND pad to turn the oven
beeper on or off.
11. ~TCHEN ~MER This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before cooking.
12. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
13. COOK Touch this pa~ a code number and
weight of food for quick cooking of a variety
of foods using different times and power levels.
14.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then
ST~T. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
15.
START. After dl selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
16. DEMY START~WNDER. ~lows YOU to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day-up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature
an be used like an darrn clock.
17.
CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings
(exwpt time of day).
When held for three seconds, the Child
hck-Out feature will be activated.
To deactivate, press and hold the
CLWOFF
pad for three seconds.
18. ADD 30 SECONDS.
Press this pad for 30
seconds of cook time, to add 30
se~nds to the
cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant
on” for 30 seconds.
19.
CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is
1:30, touch number
pads 1,3 and O and
“1:30” will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
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When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWR” and rdl of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds,
rdl lights disappear and “RESET” appears
in the upper portion. Touch the
CLE@OFF pa~ set the Clock and the
oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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HOW TO USE= ~CHEN mER
The Wtchen Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Ktchen Timer has three timing functions: The
Kitchen Timer can dso be used to program a
● It operates as a minute timer.
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one second to 99 minutes
c It can be set to delay cooking.
and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
found in some of your own recipes or in a ~okbook.
The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
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Step 1: Touch WTCHEN TIMER pad.
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Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
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Step 3: Touch STMT. Display shows time
=A~
counting down. The timer signals when
time is up.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch MICRO COOK and enter cook time. Touch
~TCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
to zero and cooking will begin.
How to Detis~ 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:
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
K{~Hm~ touching ~TCHEN TIMER.
Step 1: Take msserole from freezer and plain in oven. Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
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Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for 15 minutes
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
defrosting time. Defrosting is automatidly set on
cooking time.
Power h-vel 3 but ~ be ~hanged by touching the
POWR LE~L pad and tie desired power level 1-10.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically
perforrne~ oven display
shows instructions entered and the function.
men time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End”.
C-D LOCK-OUT
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
If anyone tries to use the microwave, the display
microwave from being accidentally started or will show LOCK.
used by children. To
urdock the control panel press and hold the
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To lock the controls press and hold the
CLWOFF pad for about three seconds.
~ CLWOFF pad for about three seconds.
The display will show LOCK and then
The display will show the time of day.
return to the time of day. A small “L”
wtil
be displayed to remind you that the control
panel is locked.
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Micro Cook I
Micro Cook a~ows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 @igh) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
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To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup
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2/3 full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of
instant mffee and
r
stir to dissolve.
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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 pads 1,0 and O for
1 m-inute.
Because automatic Power hvel 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power
Uvel 10 is not appropriate,
see “How to Change Power
Uvel” below.)
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Step 4: Touch START.
SART
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
cldse the doo~ and press START to resume cooking.
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If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power ~vel When Setting
Micro Cook I
1.
Press MICRO COOK.
2. Select rooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
5. Press ST~T.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time rooking
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 microwave-
safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
M&~
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.
n SteP8: Press STMT.
u
SART
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I“ will count down.
Mso, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK
~ME I“
will be displayed.
At the end of “COOK
~ME I“, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK
~ME II”
is shown
munting 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 remaiting on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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COOmG BY ~E
(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 ~vel 10.
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
❑ n=
of rooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
❑ mm ST~T,
the oven will start immediately.
@mm
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
❑ mm
How to Use Delay Stirt
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 ST~T pad.
DEWY
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T pad. The display
flAW
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 ST~T pad.
DEUY
mm
St~Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you.
@e sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch ST~T
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
prograrnme~ and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
E
you open the door or touch the CLEWOFF pad.
The display will show
“~M” until the oven door is
opened or CLENOFF is touched. The ~Minder
time may be displayed by touching the DEWY
ST~T pad. The time-of-day maybe displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
Add 30 Seconds
Sound Feature
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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
ADD The
Sound feature allows you to turn the oven beeper
U SEC
convenient way to extend cooking time by on or off.
30 seconds while the oven timer is munting
down. It wdl add 30 seconds to the time
Touch the SOUND pad once for sound. Touch the pad
shown each time the pad is touched.
again for no sound. If the sound has been turned off,
the display will show “OFF” and then return to the
This pad may
dso be used as an express cook for 30 time of day. A small “NO SOUND” will be displayed.
seconds of cooking. No need to touch
ST~T, the
oven will start immediately.
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POPCOW
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
to 3.5 ounces. by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPWRN No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or hnger Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely poppe~
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad.
me oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 9. A plus sign
will appear on the display
beside the word “POP”.
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1~1-llg +
1 ~fl
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooting time
is being provided.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you
an make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad.
me oven will start
immediately.)
men touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
E
pl~~~ -
“POP”. The minus sign indi~tes 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
The Snack feature can be used to warm a variety
Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch the SNAC= pad.
of popular snack
foods. The oven automatically sets
For wales 1 to 4 enter the quantity of food. For codes
the ticrowatig times and power levels for you.
5 and 6 enter the food weight in ounces. Then touch
the START pad.
The oven dcdates time and changes power levels
during microwaving to give even results.
How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 1 to 4)
NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks
Codes 5 and 6.
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch the SNAC= pad.
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Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food code.
For example, touch
number pad
1 for bread,
rolls and muffins. The
code number and food
type you selected will
appear on the display.
“ENTER” will flash.
Step 4: Touch number pad to enter the quantity of
food. For example, touch 2. After 5 seconds
“ST~T”
flashes on the display.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. Oven
will begin microwaving. Touching the
SNAC~ pad during microwaving wi~
display the remaining time. men done,
oven displays “End”.
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SNAC~
(continued)
How to Use the Snack Feature (Snack Codes 5 and @
NO~: See the previous page on how to use Step 4:
Touch number pad to enter food weight in
Snack Codes 1 to 4.
ounces. For example, touch 1 and 2 for 12 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place After 5 seconds “START” flashes on the display.
in the oven in a microwave-safe dish or container.
Close the oven door.
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flA~
Step 3: Touch number
Fstep2F
pad of desired food code. _
For example touch
number pad 5 for soup. =
The code number and
Step 5: Touch the START pad. Oven will
begin microwaving. Touching the
SNAC= pad during microwaving will
display the remaining time. When done,
oven displays “End”.
food type you selected ~
will appear on the display.
“ENTER WEIGHT’ will flash.
SNAC~ CODE GU~E
Codes 1 to 4
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:
Quantity
Food
Code Display
Limit (Qn
Bread, rolls, 1
bREAd 1 to 4
muff]ns
Sandwiches 2
SANdW
1 to 2
Pizza 3
~eftover slices)
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PIZ 1 to 4
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Dessert Toppings 4
TOP 1 to 4
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Commen&
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Use microwave-safe plate.
Use microwave-safe dish.
Codes 5 and 6
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:
Weight
Food Code Display
Limit (OZ)
Commenti
soup 5 SOUP 8 to ~ OZ.
Use microwave-safe dish.
Cheese Dip
6
CHEEZ
4 to 16 OZ. If container is microwaveable,
follow instructions on container;
or use microwave-safe dish.
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The Reheat feature is designed to reheat 1 to 3 Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6
servings of a previously cooked food. The oven turns to reheat many popdar foods. See the Reheat
off automatically after a preset amount of time.
Guide below.
Reheat
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
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Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
REHEAT
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a
food ~OUp.
~ Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven
()
~An wili signal and turn off-automaticrdly
when finished.
To Reheat Mom Than One Seining
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching
ST~T.
The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
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many servings have
been selected.
Reheat Guide
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II
II
Sewing
Code Display Size
Foods Recommended
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PASTA
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1–3
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Pasta
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I MEATS I
1–3
I Meats, casseroles, pizza
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131
VEGS
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1–3
I Fruits andvegetables
4
bEV
1–3
Beverages, *1O oz.
5
SAUCE
1–3
Sauces and gravies
I 6 I Pm I -
I 2to 3 foods, 40Z. each I
CA~ON: Reheated foods may have wide variations After removing food from the oven, we recommend
in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot. that
rdl reheated foods be stirre& if possible, to even
out the temperature.
BEVEWGE
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be
of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after
no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven will signal
the Microwaving Tips section). and turn off automatically when finished.
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Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need
CA~ON: Beverages heated with the Beverage
BEVERABE to touch sT~TJ the oven ‘iii Stafi
feature may be quite hot. Remove the container
immediately. with care.
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COOK
Use the Cook feature when cooking a variety of
microwaved foods.
The oven automatically sets
the cooking times and power levels for you.
Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad.
Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired
food group. Enter the food weight in ounces, then
touch the
STMT pad.
The oven
dculates cooking time and changes power
levels during cooking to give even cooking resdts.
How to Use the Cook Feature
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in Step 4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. for 18 ounces.
Mer 5 seeonds “START” flashes
Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.
on the display.
[ COOK
~ Step 5: Touch the ST~T pad. Oven will
1
-AH begin cooking. Touching the COOK pad A
Step 3: Touch number during cooking will display the remaining
pad of desired food rode.
For example, touch
number pad 1 for canned ~
vegetables. The mde
number and food type you
J B ‘Coo’ngisdone
Cook time. Oven displays “End” when
selected will appear on the
display.
“E~R WIGHT’ will flash.
Cook Code Guide
Cook Weight
Food Code
Limit (OZ) Commenk
Canned 1 4 to 20 oz.
Use microwave-safe -erole or bowl.
Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen 2 4 to 16 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh
3
4 to 16 OZ.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potitoes 4 8 to 40 OZ. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.
Fish
5
4 to 16 OZ.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken 6 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Pieces
Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat
7 8 to 48 OZ. Use round mserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
(Beef, Pork
Cover with wax paper.
Turkey)
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Bacon 8 2 to 10 oz. hyer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Pizza 9 4 to 16 OZ. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for
(frozen
rnierowaving.
microwaveable)
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DE~OSmG BY m
Time Defrost Tower hvel 3)
Tjme Defrost js designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and
js one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quicUy 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 Uvel 3 is automatically set when you
press Time Defrost pa~ but you may change this
for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power ~vel
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWR LE~L.
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
5. Press STMT.
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
DWR@T
Step 3: Select one hdf of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. men the cycle is
~A~
mmpleted, the oven signals and flashes
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining
hdf of
defrosting time. Touch
ST~T.
Step 6: men the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawbenies to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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● Foods frozen in paper or -* For even defrosting, some
plastic
an be d~fr;sted in foods need to be b~oken up
the package. Tightly closed or separated part of the way
packages should be
sli~
through the defrosting time.
pierced or vente~ -R
~ood has partially” defroste~
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
shodd be at least partially
uncovered.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners ean be
defro~ted ~~ rni~owa~ed. If the food is in a fod
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as rnil~ eggs, fish,
stuffings, podtry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
● ~eck the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
Questions and hswers
Q. men I press ST~T, I hear a dull thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
noise.
mat is it? A. Yes,
but they will need more frequent attention
A. This sound is
norrnd. 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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A~O DE~OST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
automatically seb the defrosting times and power
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
levels for you. below). Then touch
ST~T pad.
The oven
dcdates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting resdts.
How to Set Auto Detist
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
n Step 4: Touch STMT pad. Display shows
inside tint of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch Auto Defrost pad.
AUTO
D~W
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
v
SM defrost time counting down. - -
Twi& during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times
and “TURn” flashes.
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
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71 II=(
Followthe directionsin ~ ~f I ! ~-{
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
STMT pad.
pa& 1 and 2 for ~eight of 1.2 p~unds (1 poun~
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After When defrosting time is
complete~ “End” flashes
approximately 5 seconds “STMT” flashes. and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLWOFF pad is touched.
Stind Time Convemion 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
remmrnendations 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
65
.3
67
.4
8.5
%10
.6
11
.7
12–13
.8
1*15
.9
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~COMMENDED MIN.-W.
FOODS
WEIGHT
F~T SIGNfi
SECOND SIGN& ST~D ~ME
Chops 0.1- 6.0 Ibs.
Turn over.
Separate and shield 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
0.1- 6.0 Ibs.
Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes
Roast
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
Shield if necessary. 30 minutes
shield.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted 10 minutes
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak
I 0.1- 6.0 lbs. I Turnover. I I 5 minutes
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Stew
I
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
Separate and remove 5 minutes
separate. defrosted pieces.
mole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
shield.
run cold water
in Mvity.
Turkey Breast
0.1- 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes;
@reast side up)
necessary. run mId water
in cavity.
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Chicken Pieces
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Comish Hens (whole)
0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Remove wrapper 10 minutes;
and turn over.
run cold water
in Mvity.
Comish Hens (split)
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover. I I 5minutes
Fish Fillets 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
s-p, scallops 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
mole Fish 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and Hold under
shield tail and
cold running
head. water.
~ges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidy than other areas.
Mer first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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GLOSSARY OF MCROWAW mmS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe.
~owing how
the food should look and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook
better in regular ovens.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
mndies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to 1/3.
Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic
wap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting.
Mer covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam
m escape.
hanging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air
m flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that
all sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them
everdy. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the
center. Foods that require constant stirring will need
ody occasioned stirring when microwaving.
~rning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on
potitry, which wotid cook before larger parts.
Acing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release fissure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before
re@ar oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. O-iondly, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food mok more
everdy. To rotate 1/2 @ turn
the dish untd the side that was to the back of the oven
is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish
untti the
side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidehnes
Density of Food. In both re~ar baking and
microwave rooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about
1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes
and rings cook more
evedy. Comers receive more
energy and may overcook. This may
dso happen
when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings
to avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food tiects how it cooks.
Very moist foods cook
evefly because microwave
energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is
uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to
stand so it heats
everdy.
Mece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evedy. With large pieces of foo~ reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. h both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be
mntrolled in
microwaving by placing thick
pie~s near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are breed on the
temperatures at which you
normrdly store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is
directiy related to the number of servings.
m