GE JEM25 User manual

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SajbO_ In6O'udions . .......... 2-9
Operating In_udions
Atml Feamre ............... 19
(]are and Cleaning ........ 28, 29
Changing Pm_vr I,evel ..........
Convenience Features ..... 20-23
Features oI Your
Microwave Oven .......... 10, 11
Microwave TeHns ............ 27
Other Features .......... 94-96
Tilne Features ........... 13-18
7b:mbleshooting Tips ...... 30, 31
Thinos That Are Nomml
XAithYbur Microwaxe Oxen .... 31
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...Back Coxer
..... 3 3
Product Registration .. 3,. 4
_,_rra nt_ . .................. 35
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
_i)u (an lind them on a label inside o_
tile ()\el/. DEM-O3362A 49-40547 04-07JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
Do Not Attempt to opemt('
this oven with the door
ot/('ll Sill((' op('n-(toor
ol/('l?_ttion (_tn £('stlh ill
hannfifl ('xposm'(' to
IlIi(TOW',IV( • ('n ('£_}.
It is iml)ortant not to
(h'JL'at or tmnp(u: wi|]l
th(' sal('tv int('rlo(ks.
Do Not Operate the (Ben if it
is (lamag('d. It is particularly
important that tile oven door
(lose prop(Tly _md that th(,ro
is no (]amage to the:
doo,-('l--/O,
........................(brokel] or loosened),
Do NotPlace am, ol!iect
bt'tw('('n t]l(' ovun ]]'ont
titce and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accmlmlate on sealing
S/IIPJilCeS.
i::_ (t()Ol ° se;-ils ;-ill(t sealing
ii:: The Oven Should Not
be a(!justed or rel/_dr{'d by
_tI/VOI/(' ('X('('III I)ITO])(TI_'
quali/i('d S(TVi((' t}('rsonn('l.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
R('ad and {allow the _t}ecific
t/recautiolls in tile Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
s('(tioll _(| )eve.
This appliance must be
grom/ded. Connect only
to a t)rot/erly grotmded
Otltl('t, S('(' the Grounding
Instructions s('(tion on tlag( •8.
Install or locate this
a]}llliance only in accordance
WiI]I the provided hlstallation
Instl'H( |iOl IS.
Be certain to place the front
sur/i{ce of the door three
inches or more back {i'om
the comlterto]) edge to _(_x)i(t
a((idental tipping o{ th('
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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
J? Tllis I//i€IX)W_IV(' OVUll is I/O| at)pro_vd
Or tested foF lilarille IlSe.
_: Do not mount this appliance o\er
a sink.
_: Do I/O| 1//o111/1 the l//icrowave ()V('II
over or near an?_ portion of a heating
or (()()king applian(e.
J_ Do not store anything directly on top
O_' in(' l//ic17o_av(' ov('l/ StlFlitC(' wh('ll
{h(' l//ic1x)_av(' ov('l/is iH opera|ion.
_: Do not operam tiffs applian(e if it
has a damaged power (ord or plug,
if it is not working properb,' or if it
has been damaged or dropped. I/the
power cord is damaged, it must be
repla(ed by General Ele(t_Jc Service
or an authorized service agem using
a power cord available ti'om (',eneml
Elecu_ic.
J? I)o not co_vr or block any openh_gs
on the appliance.
_: Use this applian_ e onl} t_)r its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosi_ •
chemi( als or vapor.,, in this applian_ e.
This mi_ rowave oven is specifi( ally
desigaled to heal, d W or cook R)od,
and is noi inmnded/[)r laboratory
or industlJal use.
J? Do not store this appliance omdoor.',.
Do not use this product near watel_
ti)r example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similar locadons.
_: Keep power cord away ti'om heamd
S/I17_ilC('S.
J? I)o noi immerse power cord or
plug in water.
_: Do not let power cord hang o_vr
edge of table or c(mnte_;
N "Ib red uce the risk of fire in file
oven cavity:
--I)o not overtook tix)(t. Careihllv
attend appliance when pat)er, plastic
or other coH/bllsti|)le Hlate_Jals are
placed inside ttle oven while cooking.
--Remcwe wire twisHies and metal
handles ti'om paper or plastic
( ontainers beti)re placing fllem in
[l/e ()V{,ll.
--Do not use the o_vn t_)r storage
pm])oses. Do not leme paper
t)ro(huts, cooking mensils or
ti)od in the oven when not in use.
--ff materials inside ihe oven ig_fite,
keep the o_vn door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shin ott power at the tilse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
N See door sur/i_ce cleaning instructions
in the Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven s(cfion of this man ual.
J? This appliance must only be serviced
by qualified service Â)ers(mnel.
Col/tat| neaFest alltholJzed service
ti_cilitv/_)r examination, repair or
a(!jllSHIlel/[,
N As with any applian(e, (lose
supe_Msion is necessary when
used bv children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
A_x:ing is tile microwme term
16r sparks in the oven. Arcing
is cruised b}:
_i} Metal or loll tou_ hing the
side of the o_'n.
_!}Foil not molded to ti)od
(utlmrned edges act like
tam'm/as).
_;i;Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultr} pins, or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the miero_l\ e.
>: Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in tile l//i(rowave.
FOODS
[)o not pot/t_opcorn ill yore:
IIIiCIX)W_I_,_' o_,/'n /lnless ill
a sllecial IIliel'ow_\ e t_opcorn
accessory or mfless you use
popcorn labeled ti)r use in
nficrowave ovens.
;_} So]lie t)ro(hlctS S/Ich as
whole eggs and sealed
containers t_)r examllle,
closed,jar,_--atx' able to
explode and should not be
heated ill this lIlJtTowave
oven. Such use of the
lllielX)wa_e o_en collld
resuh in injury.
N Do not boil eggs in a
llliC1X)W_l_,e O_el/, Pl?eSS/ll?e
_villbuild ut) inside egg }_)lk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resuhing in in jm 3.
()pemting tlle microwave'
with no/k)od inside ti)r more
thall a IZ/illtlte or two lil_l_,
cause damage to tile oven
and eo/lld start a fire.
It increases tile heat arotmd
tile magnetron and can
shorten the li/_' of the oxen.
Foods with ilnl)lToken O/lter
"skill" such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other gSblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steaiil to escape (hlrillg
cooking.

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Liquids,such aswater,
coffeeortea are ableto be
overheatedbeyond theboiling
point withoutappearingto be
boiling. Visiblebubbling or
boiling when the containeris
removed fromthe microwave
ovenisnot alwayspresen_
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBEDOR
ASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL
ISINSERTEDINTO THELIQUID.
To red uce the risk of i_/jury
to persons:
-- Do not o_a,rheat die lkpfid.
-- Stir tile liquid t)odl be/btv
all(I l/;d/i_,r;-ly ' tim)ugh
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided
containers with ]__];tX)%_r
he(ks.
--Alter heating, allow tile
(O]l{}liner 1o stand ill the
IlliCit)W21\ e o\e]l /()l? a shori
time l>e/()Fe rel//O\'ing the
COlltainer.
-- Use exIrel//e ( _.re rv'tiell
illsertill_ a Sl)OOl/ or other
Iltellsil lilt() the COl/tailleF.
•\\ old heating hal)} tood ill
glaxs jar.s, e\ en with tile lid
o//i Make sure all intimt/ood
is d/oroughly looked. Siir
/ood to distribme tile heat
evenl\. 1{(' C_l]?eJH1 to 1)l'evellI
s(aMing when wamfing
]()rl///lla. The COlliainer lll}p_'
/('el cooler dlan tile/ormula
really is. Always test the
/ormula be/ore t('eding
tile bat)\.
i_i;I)on't defrost/i'ozen
be\ ('t_gt's ill narrow-
ne(ked t)ottles (esl)e(i_dly
( arl)onated beverages).
Even il the (onminer is
opened, 1)ressure (an build
ut). This can cause tile
(()mainer to bm'sL t)ossibly
resuhing in i11jur}.
ii:: I{ot/oods and swam (an
(ause bin:us, ge (areflfl when
ot)ening any container.s oI
hot food, including t)otlcorn
bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. "Ib 1)re\'ent 1)ossil)le
i11jury, (lire( t steam _l_r_l_r
t>()m hands and time.
[)0 llOt o'_er/ook t)otatoes.
The_ (ould dehvdmw and
(at(h fire, (ausmg damage
tO _o/lr ()'_en.
Cook meal and l)ouhr3
thoroughl}--meat to
at least an INTERNAl,
temperature of 160°F
alld t)o/llWy to at least _lll
INTERNAI temt)erat tn:e
of 180°E Cooking to dlese
tel//l)eratHFes /lSllally protects
against tbodborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make smx' all cookware used in
yo/w lllicl'ow;t\e OVell is suituble
Ibr mierowming. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dish_ s,
HleusuriHg CUllS , c[igtaFd clli)s ,
potwry or ehin_t diHnerware
which does not hme metallic
uim or gl;tze with a metallk
sheen can be used. Som_
cool;ware is 1;dleled "suitable
Ibr mierowming."
J) ff you are not sm:e if a dM_ is
mierowa_v-satb, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you a_v testing and
a glass measm'ing cup filled
with 1 cup of water--set the
meamring cup eid_er in or
next to tile dish. Microwave
one minute at high. ff the
dMl heats, it should not be
used tbr micmwm'ing.
If die dish remains cool
and only the _uer in the
cup heats, then the dish is
lllicrow_l_, e-sat(,.
ffvou use a meat
theruiometer while cooking,
make sm'e it is sa/b/br use
in microwave o_ens.
i_)1I)o not use recy(led paper
products. I_.ecy(led paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can eolltain l//et_d
flecks which mt_v cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
t)roduets containing lib/lOll
or IMon filaments should
be twoided, as they mm
also ignite.
N Some stwotbau_ tr_c,ts (like
those th;-it menu is packaged
on) h_v a thin strip of metal
emtledded ill the bottom.
When mi( rowm ed, tile metal
(m/burn the floor ot the
()\el/ or ignite a t)_q/er towel.
i(:: I)o not use tile mi(rowave to
(tl_ ' newspapers.
i_)1Not all plastic wrap is suitable
/br use in mierowm e o\ens.
Check die package tbr
tn:oper rise.
i(:: Paper towels, wm-:ed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes ill order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sm:e to vent
])k_Stl(wI_]) so st('_l//(an
CS('_I] )e.
i_)_ Co()kx_]:e lll_W be(Ollle ]lot
because ot hetu transtbrred
fi'om the hetm'd/bod.
Pot holders muv be needed
to handle the cook_are.

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J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
shouM be slit, pierced or
_x'nted as directed bv
package. If th(\_ are not,
plastic could burst dm+ing or
immediately atier cooking,
possibly resulting in it_im T.
,\lso, plastic storag-('
containers should be at least
t)3rti311y ilncovetTe(t t)ecallse
th(\v/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wr_l]), relt/Ove coveting
carefllllv and direct steam
_lW_lV/i'Olll hatlds arid/i_ce.
Use/oil onh as directed in
this mamt_d. TV dimmers may
be microwm+ed in toil trine'+
less than 3/4" high; remove
the top loll cover and return
the trm to tlte box. When
using/oil in the microwave
o\en, keep the toil +_tle+_st
1" +lwa} fi'om the sides of
the o\ et i.
Plastic cookwm:e Plastic
cookware (lesiglle(t tot
mi(rowm e (()()king is very
usefl_l, lint shouM be used
(areflflh. E_en mit row_\ e-
s_d_' t)lastit m m not be as
tolerant of o\ ercooking
conditions as at'(' glass or
ceralilic l//ate]+i_ds and
ill,iV so/len or €hat; it
sut!iected to short t)eriods
of ovet'(ooking. In longer
cxpos/IFCS tO ovet'(ooking,
the ti)od and cookware
couM iglfite.
Follow thoso guidolinos,"
Use,,,i(t:owa,
.....................t)lasti(s only and
use them in stt+ict
compliaHce with
the cookwat'('
1/ / [+in t it _tc | / lI'el? 's
recol//l//endations+
_: Do not mi(rowme emt)t" _
.....................COlltait leFs.
Do not t)ermit (hiMren
.....................to its(? t)lastic {()()k'_'a];e
witholtt colIll )lete
Sill )eF\_sion,
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance nmst be grotmded. In the e_ent oi ml electric>d
short circuit, gTom/ding reduces tile risk of electric shock b}
l/)x)_iding _m esc>ti/e wire t_n: tile (lectric c/lrr(nt.
This ;_ppli_mce is eq/lipI/ed with _l i/ower co_xl hming _ grounding
wire wifll a grounding plug. The plug must be phlg-g_ d into an
omlet dlat is prop(rl} installed and grom/ded.
Consuh a qualified electrician or s(r_ice technician if tile groml(ling
insti _lctions are not completely understood, or if doubt (xists as to
whether tile appliance is lm)l)erl} grounded.
If tile omlet is a standard 2-1m)ng wall outlet, it is yam: personal
r(sllonsibility and obligation to hme it replaced with a proll(rly
glxmn(l(d 3-prong w;dl outlet.
Do not un(ler any circmnstances cm or remo_ the third (gTound)
l)_X)ng lix)m the po/_'r cord.
_\i_ do not recommend _lsing aI/extension cord wifll this appliance.
If the pow(r cord is too short, llave a qtlalified electrician or service
technician install all outlet i/(ar tile appliance. (S_e 14/ARNIN6--
EXTENSION CORDSsection.)
For I/esl opemdon, plug this applian( ( il/IO its OWll elec_ri(al omlet
to t/re_em tli(kering of lights, blowing of ti_se or _ril)ping of cir( ui_
llr(akel2
NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

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WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short powcr supply cord is provided t(> reduce the risks resuldng
/i'om becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords mm be used if you are carefld in using them.
ff an extension cord is used--
"_,e,._rkede_e,,ri,._,_,,i.go_,_,eex,e.+io.,ord.._,,,,.dbe
.....................at least as great as the electrical radng otthe applimace;
The extension cord must be a gT(mnding-t_,]>e 3-wire cord and
.....................it must be plugged imo a 3-slot outlet;
N "_,eex,e.+io..,r,,..,,o,,,dbe_rr..ged..o,.., i,,+i,,,.,_
drape oxer the co/llliertop or tabletop where it (all |)e pulled
on by children or uJpped o\er mfimemionally.
ffvou use an extension cord, the interior light ram,, flicker and the
blower somld mm \'_lrv when die microw_l_v o_vn is on. Cooking
times m_ivbe longco too.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
800 Watts
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Featuresof theOven
DoorLatches.
Window with Metal Shield. S(re(n allows (ooking to be _(_r(_(t
while keeping llli( Fovvr_lx_(_S( OII[]H(!d ill the oxen.
Touch Control Panel Display.
DoorLatchRelease. Ih'esslat(hreleasetoopendoor.
Removable Turntable.Turntable and supl)(m mustbe in pla(e
&_rh(tllusing the oxen. The turntable mm l)e remo'_ed for
(leaHJng.
Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
OptionalAccessories
.\\ailable m extra cost ti:om yore: (',E SUl)pli('_
04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oxen to be morn/ted under a cabinet.
Built-In Kits:
Model Kit
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Youcanmicrowave bytime,withthe conveniencefeaturesor with theautofeature.
Time_ _ )
CookJ L_frost opcorn Reheat
7Q
nacks Cook
4 5
0 0
.time Cook
Pressonceor twice
"lime Defrost Amountof defrostingtime
Express Cook Starts immediately!
Add 38 See Starts immediately!
Power Level Powerlevel1 10
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
Popcorn Starts immediately! 30 or 35 oz
Beverage Starts immediately! 4,8, or 12oz.
Reheat Foodtype 1_ Servingsize
Snacks Foodtype 1q3 Foodweight
Cook Foodtype 14 Foodweight
Auto Befrost Foodweight
CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
Amountof cookingtime
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Aboutchanging the power level
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'Itle power h'vel may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the t('amre time ]'or
_me Cook, _me Defrost or Express Cook. The power
level mm also be changed (ftu'h/g time countdown.
Press Cooor ,,eOefros .
I_]l,er (ookill_ or ('e{l_OS|ill_ riffle.
Press Power Level.
SeIe/t desired pov<er lexe] 1-10.
ii_ t'ressSTART.
'__zlJable t)()_rer hwels add ]]exibilit} to lili(l'ow_l\ e
cooking. The power le_vls on tile mierowa_v o_vn
Call be eoIIIpaI'e(t to tile surl[tce Ilnits on a ra]lge.
L'aeh power h'\ el gives }_)/1 lIliel'ow_\ e energ'y a certain
per(ent of tile dine. Power level 7is mierowa\ e energy
70% of tile time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% ot die
thne. Most cooking will be done on High (powerleve110)
which gJ_s you 100% power. Powerleve110 will cook
/sster but toed mm need more ti'equent stin:ing,
mtadng or turning o_v_; A lower setting will cook more
e\ enly and need less stinJng or rotating of tile toed.
Sollle ][)()(Is ill}iV l/}lve better timer; teXtllre or
appearan( e if one of tile lower settings is used. Use
a lower power h'_el when cooking leeds that have a
tenden(_," to boil ow'c such as scalloped potatoes.
P,est t)e]Jods (when die microwm e energy Q_cles ott)
giw' time tor tile/ood to "equalize" or transJ_'r heat to
tile inside of die toed. All example of this is shown widl
power level,'_--the (IeJi'ost Q'cle. II mic)x)wa\ e energ)i
did not cycle oil, tile outside of tile ft)od would (ook
beJore tile inside was deJi:osted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 1& Fisft, bacon, _vg-(qables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: (',emle cooking el meat mid poultry;
baking (asseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tendedzing ft)r stews and
less tender ellis of l//eat.
Low2or3: Deft'osdng: simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping Ibod _rarlil; softening bu|wr.

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..... Time Cook
Time Cook /
Power level 10(High) is mmnn_U_tll? sol, b/ } o/ m;_v
7 8 9 PresstimeCook.
_Kuwr cookilig Umc.
0(Prc,_', Power Level. S(.lc(_ :_desired [)o_cr l('w]
1-10.)
L._PAUSEJ I'ressSTART.
_m m m open dle door during Time Cook lo check
the food. Close the door and press STARTto resmnc
(:ooking.
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TimeCook #
I ,ets yell cllang_' power k'_els amomatically dining
cooking. I ]lere's how to do it:
_.__meCook.
I_n_er_he_irs_.,ok _ime.
.....................powe_: (Press P0werLeve!. Selec_ a desired
power It'_,el 1-10.)
Pr(ss 7_meCook agmn.
En(er (t_e s(cond cook time.
pOW(!l] (PF(fss PowerLeve!. Selec_ a desired
po%r( 1?l(xel 1-10.)
,\1 die end of Time Cook l, Time Cook IJ(:()HI/|S dowll.
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE."Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Amo..t Time
Asparagus
(fresh spears) ]lb. 7 to 101_1,,
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl.
Beans
(fresh green) llb. cuthlhalf 12to 17rain.
(frozen green) lO-oz, package 5 to 9 nml.
(frozen lima) lO-oz, package 5to 9 nfin.
Comments
In 1½-(1t. ot)l(mg glass t)aking
dish, t)la(e 1/4 (u]) wawn
In l-(it. (asserole.
In 1½-(1t. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup Wiltel_.
In 1-(it. casserole, ])lace
2tablesl)oons w_te_:
In 1-(it. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel _.
Boots
• S
(fresh, whole) 1 bm_ch 18 to 25 mhl. In 2-(it. ca._serole, ])lace
/•
1, 2 (u]) _%ra[el:.
Broccoli
(freshcuO 1 btmch 7to 10 mh].
(1¼ to lW _bs.)
(fresh spears) 1 btmeh 9 to 13 mha.
(1¼to lV_lbs.)
(frozen, lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nfin.
chopped)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 8 nfin.
Cabbage
(fresh) Imedlmn head 8 to 11 nfin.
(about 2 lbs.)
(wedges) 7to 10 mhl.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 nfin.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 nfin.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) l medlmn head 9 to 14 nfin.
(fresh, whole) 1 medlmn head 9 to 17 nfin.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 5to 8 nml.
In 2-(it. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
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Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 4 to 8nthl. In 1-qt. (asserole, t}la(e
2tal)lesl)OOllS water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 mhl. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking-
per ear dish, t}la(e corn. If (orn is in
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(frozen) 1ear 5 to 7 nlln.
2 to 6 ears 2to 4 rain.
per ear
lmsk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water, l).('arral}g( ' after half of
time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with v('nted
plastic w_q}. RearDmge alier
half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 mhl. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3tal)lesl)oou, s water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2lbs. tmshelled 9 to 12 mhl. In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e
1,/4 (ut) water;
(frozen) lO-oz, package 4to 8 nfin. In 1-qt. casserole, ]}lace
2t_d)lesl}oons wate]_
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4potatoes 11 to 14 nfin.
(6 to 8 oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2to 5 ntha.
sweet or white)
Peel and cut imo l" cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place
in center of the oven. Iet stand
5 mimltes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 nfin.
(frozen, chopped lO-oz, package 5 to 8 mln.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7nfin.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1or 2 squash 7 to 11 mhl.
or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)
In 2-qt. casserole, t}lace washed
st)inach.
In 1-qt. casserole, ]}lace
3 tal)lesl}oons wate]_
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
Cut in ftalt and remove {ibrous
]//el//l)r;-ines. In 2-qt. ot)long
glass baking dish, t)la{ e squash
{ut-._ide-(town. Tm'n cm-side-u])
aIier 4 minutes.
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PAUSE)
TimeDefrost
.\llows you to det_'ost for a selected length of time. See
the Defrosting Guide tot suggest('d times. (Auto Defrost
Cxl)lain('d in the About the auto feature so(don.)
i:_ Press _me Defrost.
;i_,_Fnter de{_'ostingtime.
Prcss START
Prcss START
Power h'vcl is amom_d_Mlv set _ 3, bm im_ tx' chm_g-cd.
"_bu cmi dcti'os_ sm_ll iwms qukkly b} r_ising fl_c po_'r
l('\ 1'1 _lJi('l" ('litt'lTilig th(' thnc. Power level 7(/its tli(' total
de/i'osting time in about hal/:, powerleve110 cuts the
total time to approximately 1,/3. IIoweve_; load will
need l/lope/i;eqtlelit _tttention tli_tli iis/ial.
At one half of selected deti'osdng time, the o\en signals
TURN. At this time, turn load o\'cr and break apart or
rcarrang(" pieces tar mira' cvcn (leti'osting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of toil.
A dull tlmmping noise ma} be heard dining deti:osting.
Tiffs is normal when o\'('n is not ot)eradng at High t)owe_:
Defrosting tips
J? Foods/i'ozen in paper or plastic can be deli'osted in
the t)a(kag( '. Closed 1)a(kages should t)e slit, t)ierl ed
or v('nted AFII{R toed h_s pmially (teli'ost('(t. Plasti(
storage (omainers should Lie tlartiallv m/(ov('red.
_: Fmnily-size, t)rcl);_(kagcd/i'ozen (/imier._ can Lie
d('li'ost('d and microw_e(t. II the load is in a {oil
(ontaine_; transtcr it _/)_ mi(rowa\'('-s;db dish.
_: Foods that spoil (asily should not be allowed to sit
out for more them ()n_ hour afl('r (leli'osring. Roi)n/
t_ mp_ r;m_re prom/)t('s the gr/)_ th of harmlhl b_(tcfia.
J) For mar(' ev(,n deli'osting of larger loads, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost. t?,e sm'c large me_s m:e
(On/liletely deli'osIed belore (ooking.
_: When de/i'ostcd, load should be cool but so/Iened in
_11_m'_s. II still slightly il\'_; r('mrn _/) die mi(row_v('
ver_ b_ieflv or let it stand a l('wminutes.

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DefrostingGuide
Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1piece) ]/2 m:m.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rim1.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 8to 121_1.
Shellfish, small pieces (I lb.) 5 to 8 rim1, Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break ut) after half the time.
Fruit
Plasticpouch-1 or2
(/0-oz.package]
Meat
Bacon(1lb.)
Franks(1lb.]
Ground/neat(I lb.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
3 to 7 rim1.
3 to 6 nfin.
3m6 rim1.
5to 8 mill.
10 to 16 nfin.
per Lb.
5to 10 rain.
per Lb.
Place unopened package in o_en.
I,et stand ,3minutes after de/i'osting.
Place m_,opelmd package iu, (._._,.
Microwave.just until ti'a_,ks em_ be
separated. I,el stand ,",+minutes,
if he( essar}, to complete defl:osting.
Turn meat o\er after half tile time.
Use powerlevel I.
Place tn_,wrapped meat in cooking
dish. Turn over after half tile time
and shield warm areas with R)il.
When tinished, separate pieces and
let strum to eonq>lete defl:ostiu, g.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cutup (2½ to 3Ibs.)
Chicken,whole
(2½ to 3 [bsj
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast(4to61b_]
16 to 22 nm_t.
22 to 28 nm_t.
9to 16 rain.
per Lb.
5m 10 rain.
per Lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and l/licI'owtl_e
2--4 minmes more, if necessar}: Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Alter half
[lie [iIIle, /lnwr_l]) and ttlrll ehickell ()\'eE
Shield warm areas with/oil. Finisft
defrosting. I/necessary, run cold water
in tile cavity tmtil giMets can be tx'moved.
Place unwnq)ped hen in the (l_vn
breast-side-up. Turn o_vr after half
the time. Rtln cool '_*m.terin the
( avit_, until giblets can be remo\ed.
[)lace unwnq)ped breast in dish breast-
sid('-down. M+ter half the time, turn oxer
and shield want+ areas with toil. Nnish
delir)sting. Iet stand 1-2 hours in
re/iigen_tor to complete de/i'osting.
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one ot the Express Cook t)ads (ti'om 1to 6) tot
1_ minutes ot looking at powerlevel I0. For exmnt)le,
t)rcss th(' 21)_1(1/L)r2 mintm's ot (()()king time,
Th(' pow('r h'v('l (_m t)(' (hanged as tim(' is (ore:ling
down. Pr('ss Power Level m:d cmcr 1-1 t).
You can use this feature two ways:
_: It will add 30 seconds to the time cotmting down
each time the pad is pressed.
J? It (m_ be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time,
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AutoDefrost.
Llsing die Conversion Guide 1)_]()_ r, _]_t_r _)(_(t _i_]_t.
.................For e×mnp]e, press pads Iand 2tbr ].2 potmds
(] pom_d, 3 oml(cs).
Press START
(Time Defrost is c'×pbhled h_ the About the time features
section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
Twice (hldng (teti:ost, the oxen signals turn. At ea(h
turn siglml, turn the tood ov(m Remove deti'ost( d
meat or shield wm_n areas with small t)ie(es of toil.
+57,\t_er (lefrosdng, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
t() (omt)lete (teflx)sdng. I,atNe roasts should stand for
abo to0 1//1//t(s.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in poundsand ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths(.1)of apoun_L
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
I-2 .I
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-10 .6
II .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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{lesstime} (moretime)
Useonlywithprepackaged
microwavepopcornweighieg
3.0to3.5ounces.
Popcorn
To use d_e Popcorn t_amre:
:_:_/.,,ll,,.rpa,*._e",st,.c,i,,,,s,,,s.,__,n,ecoo,
it lll_ package is less d_an 3.0 ore/cos or larger
1hart 3.5 (mn(es. Place the t)a(:kag_ of l)Ol)corn
ill |he (ellter of |he ]//i(r,i'wa_.e.
Prcss Popcorn once tor a 3.0-<mnce l_ackage of
l)Ol)(Orl/,717 I',*r'i(:etor a ._4..')-O/1]1( e i)a( kage ,)f
l)Ol)(,)rl/. The o'_( 1/s|ar|s i]//]//ediaielv.
[)/Nil/g _tle Popcorn (%r':l_ , {he mrnml)le will rolaie,
SIOl), d_en relate aguin. "['his t'_al m'e 1)rovides Ol)dmmn
res/ll|s.
How toAdjustthePopcornProgramtoProvidea Shorter
or LongerCook_me
If you fiI/(l that th_ I)mnd of popcorn y(m use
m_deq)ops or o_(rcooks consist(ntl}., _:(m can add or
sul)tract 20 seconds to the au|omatic l)Ol@ing time.
Toadd time:
,\tler pressing Popcorn, press 9immediatek, alier th(
ox(n starts for an extra 10 seconds. Pr(ss 9again to add
another 10 seconds (_otal 20 seconds additional time).
Tosubtract time:
.\l_( r t)ressing Popcorn, l)r_ ss Iimme(ti_teK. _dier
th( oxen starts lot 10 seconds less cooking time.
Press Iag_in to reduce cooking time another
]0 seconds (total 20 seconds less cooking time).