GE JEM31 User manual

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SafeO_ Instructions ....... 2-11
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ............. 2]
Care and (:leaning ...... 30, 31
Changing Power i,evel ...... 14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........ 12, 13
Microwave Terms .......... 29
Other Features ......... 26-28
Sensor Features ......... 92-25
Time Features ......... 15-20
7)'oubleshooting Tips .... 32, 33
Things That Are Normal +x_ith
Your Microwa'_e O'_en ....... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Coxer
_arra ntv . ................ 35
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
For your safety, 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.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
since el)ell-door operation il/lp()rtm/t that the oveli door
can resuh in harmfltl close ]m)perly and that there
exl)osure to mic_x)wa\ e is no damage to tile:
eHergy. It is iml)ortaHt Hot +door (bent),
J} Do NotPlace any ol!iect ........................(broken or loosen(!d),
{_t((! _tl/(1 t]l(' (tOOF 017 allow S[IIT{_t((!S.
i_ soil or cleaner residue to
a(cmmflate on sealing s_ The Oven Should Notbe
surt_l(es, a(!justed or repaired 11}
_t_llX, Ol)(! (?X( (?[)1 ])ro])erly
qualified service personnel.
....... When using electrical appliances basic safety
J} Read and tallow the Sl)ecific i_: Install or locate this
t)re(autions in the Precautions apt)lian(e onh' in a((or(tance
to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Inst_dlation
Excessive Microwave Energy h_stru( tio,_s.
_! This appliance must t)e sm'ihce o£ the door three
gFO/llld(xt. Col/ll(!(t Ol/lV il/(]l(!s o17 ll/OI'(? b_l(k [i'()]//
to a ])l:Ol)erly gro/ll/(hxt t]/(_ (Ollllt(_l?top ('(tg(_ to a_oid
outlet. See file Grounding a((idemal tipping of the
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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
J? This I//i€IX)W_IVe OVell is I/Or at)pro_'d
O17 tested ]'OF lllarille ilSe.
_: Do not lnOUnt this appliance o\er
a sink.
J? Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
_: "Ib red uce tile risk of fire in tile
oven (avit'<
_; Do I/at l//OIll/[ the l//icrowa\'e OVell
over or near an?_ portion of a heating
or (()()king applian(e.
J_ Do not store anything directly on top
Ot' the l//iCl?O_ave ovel/ StlFlitce whell
the l//ic17ovvave ovel/is ill ot)er_ltion.
_: Do not operate this applian_ e if it ha_,
a damaged po_,n'r (ord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped, l/tile po_,_'r
(ord is damaged, it must be replaced
bv (',eneral Electri( Ser\'ice or an
authorized service agent using a
power cord available/i:om (',eneml
Electric.
J? I)o not co_w or block any ot)enh/gs
on tile appliance.
_: Use this applian(e on]} t[)r its
intended use as des(ribed in this
nmnual. Do not use corro_i_ •
chemi( als or vapor,,, ill this applian_ e.
This mi_ rowave oven is specifi( ally
desigaled to heal, (IW or cook R)od,
mid is not intended/_)r latloratorv or
industrial use.
J? Do not store this appliance outdoor,',.
Do not use this product near watel_
ti)r example, ill a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
_: Keep power cord away ti'om heated
S/I17tilC,'.'S.
_; Do I/at ilill//erse t)OWel? ('oFd oF
plug in water.
--Do not o\'ercook tix)(t. Carefilllv
attend applian( e when paper, plastic
or other c()mt)ustible materials are
placed inside tile (l_'n while cooking.
--Remo_' wire twist-ties and metal
handles ti'om paper or plastic
containers beti)re placing them in
tile ovell,
--Do not use tile oven ti)r storage
purl)oses. Do not letup' paper
pro(huts, cooking utensils or/_)od
ill the ()\'ell whell llOt ill Itse.
--ff materials in.side tile o_en ig_fite,
keep tile oven door closed, turn tile
ovell ()1t and disconl/eCt tile pOWel7
(ord, or shut off power at tile filse or
circuit breaker panel. If tile door is
opened, tile fire may spread.
--Do not use tile Sensor I'_eatttres
twice ill S/ICCeSSiOllOll tile stone/[)od
portion. If/k)od is m/dercooked atter
tile first countdown, use Time Cook
ti)r additional cooking time.
_: See door sur/il¢ e (leaning illStlTu(tiolls
in tile Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven section el this maHual.
_: This appliance must only be serviced
])_' qualified ser_{ce personnel.
Contact neal'est mlthorized service
thcility R)r examination, repair or
a(!j IISHIlel/[.
;_}AS with ally appliance, close
supelMsion is necessary when
used by children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
,\rdng is the i//icr()\v_[vetel_/l
Ior sparks in tile oven. Arcing
is caused 1)):
_5)Metal or foil touching the
side of tile oven.
_: Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
i(:: Metal, such as twist-ties,
t_ouluT pins, or gold-riuuned
dishes, in the u/ierowax e.
i(:: Recycled paper towels
containing slnall metal pieces
being used in tile n/icrowave.
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FOODS
I)o not poll t)ot)corn ill yore:
lIlierOW_lVe oven /lnless ill
astlecial IIlieFOWa\ e t)ot_corn
accessory or m/less you use
popcorn labeled tot use in
ulicrowa_' o_'ns.
_; Sol//e t)ro(hlctS s/Ich as
whole eggs and sealed
containers tor examllle,
closed,jars--a_x' able to
exl)lode and should not be
heated ill this mi(rowave
oven. Such use of tile
lllier(/wa_' o_,/'n Cotlld
resuh in in jm T.
N Do not boil eggs in a
llliCr()W_l_,e O_el/, Press/Ire
will tmiM up inside egg yolk
mid will cause it to burst,
t)ossiNy resulting in injury.
()t)emting the microwave
with no ]'ood inside lot more
than a Inimm' or t_*_'(Il_l_l_,'
_ause dan/age to the oven
and could start a life.
It increases the heat ar(mnd
the magnetron and can
shorten tile lilt of tile oxen.
Foods with ilnl)roken O/lter
"skill" such as l/otatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, ton/aloes,
apllles, (hicken livers and
(idler giblets, and egg yolks
shouM be pierced to allow
stealll to escape (hlrillg
cooking.

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+_SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee ortea, are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always presenL
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVERWHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk ofiqjury to
persons:
--Do not o\erheat tile liquid.
--Stir tile liq/fid both be{ore
al/d halt_va}' thro/l_h
headng it.
--Do not use straight-sided
(ontainers with narrow
necks.
--,Mier headng, allow the
contailler to stalld ill the
l//icl?owa_' 0'_'1/ [()r a SllOrt
time heR)re removing the
container.
--[IS(? extl'elile (are "_'hen
il/sertil/_ a S])()/)ll /)]? other
/ltel/sil iIltO tile COlltail/er.
•\\ oid heating bah} {ood ill
glaxLjal:s, c\ en with tile lid
o/E Make sure all intimt/ood
is thoroughly cooked. Sur
/ood to distribme tile heat
evenlL Be care]ill to pl'evell[
scalding when warming
{()rl///lla. The COlltail/er lllHV
/eel cooler fllan tile/ormula
really is. Alwa\'s test the
/brmula be/ore {('e(ting
the bat)\.
i;); Don't defrost fi'ozen
be\ el_gt's ill llHI?I?OW-
ne(ked bottles (espe(ially
( arbonated be_'rages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
container to bursL possibly
resuhing in in jur}.
ii:: Itot {oods mid steam (an
cause burns. Be carefifl when
opening ally rcontainm:s ot
hot food, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. "Ib pre\'ent possible
iqjury, direct steam _{_r_{_r
ti'on/hands and time.
[)0 llO[ o_er(ook |)otatoes.
The'_ could dehydrate and
(at(h tire, (ausmg damage
[O "_o/lr o'_el/+
Cook meat and pouhr}
thoroughl}mmeat to
at least an IN I'ILRNAI_
temperature o/160°F
alld t)O/lltl'_' 1() at least all
INTERNAI temperat tn:e
of 180°E Cooking to fllese
tel//peratm'es /lStlally protects
against {bodborne 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 cul)s , 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 the dish. Microwa_x_
30_!5 seconds at lfigh. If 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
emt/edded 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
should 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 il_im T.
.\lso, plastic storage
containers should be at least
t)artially III/C(;_'lTe(t t)ecallse
th(\v/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wr_l]), tel/lOve covelJng
carefllllv and direct steam
_lW_lV/i'Olll hallds all(| /i_ce.
Use/oil onh as direcied in
this guide. TV dimmrs ma}
be microwmvd in toil trm_'_
less than 3/4" high; remo_v
the top loll cover and return
the trm to the box. When
using/oil in the microwave
o\en, keep the [oil at leas{
l" mva} t_'om the sides of
the ()\ell.
Plastic cookwm:e Plastic
cookware (lesiglle(t tot
mi(rowm e (()()king is very
usefi_l, bm should be used
(areflflh. E_en mi( row_\ e-
s_)/_'t)lasti( m m not be as
tolemm of o\ ercooking
con(lid(ms as are glass or
ceralili€ l//aie]-i_ds and
ill?iv' so/len or char if
sut!iected to short periods
of over(ooking. In longer
expos/ires Io o_,_')'(ooking,
the ti)od and cookware
could iglfite.
Follow thoso guidolinos:
.....................t)lastics only mid
use them in su:i( t
(oml)lian_ e with
the (ookwa)'e
ill?in i lt_t( |/11"( ,l?_S
recol//l//endaiions,
_: Do not microwme emt)r _
.....................COllIail leFs.
Do not permit (hildren
.....................to use plastic ( ()()k'_'a];e
withollt colIll)lete
Silt)el'\_sion.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
"Ellis applian_ e must be grounded. Ill the ev(nt of an elecoical
short circlfit, grom/ding red/_ces tile risk of ( lectric shock 1)_.
providing an _scape wir_ Ibr tile electric cmTl'ent.
This >q/l/li_mce is equipped with >t i/ower cord hm'ing _l grounding
wire with a gromlding plug. The plug must be plugg-ed into an
outlet that is properly installed and gromlded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the gTomlding
iI/StlTUelJons aN?(ll()t coillt/letely understood, or i] do/ll)t exists as to
wh_ ther tile N_plianee is properly glzmnded.
If tile outlet is a standmxl 2-prong wall outl(t, it is your personal
responsibilit} and oblig:_tion to ha_ it replaced with a l/_x)l/elly
grom/ded 3-p_xmg wall omlet.
Do not raider am. circmnstanees cut or Fe[/lllVe tile third (ground)
prong li'om tile power co_xl.
We do not reconmlend using all (xtension cord with this appliance.
If th_ t/ower cord is too short, hme a qualilied ek etrieian or service
technician install an outlet near the >q)plianee. (See WARNINg--
EXTENSION CORDSsection.)
For best op(ration, phtg this appliance into its _)_rI_(l(clrical
outlet |o pr_em Ill<kering of lights, blowing of tuse or _ripping
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
gecause of potemial sat_'tv
hazards under certaiD condidons,
we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug. I towever,
i/vou still eh'(t to use ml adapter,
where local codes permit,
aTEMPORARY CONNECTION _r
be made to a t)rol>erly groml(h'd
2-prong wi41lreceptade by the use
of a UI Aisted adapter which is
Aligniarge I _ Jl
p,o.ss/sLot I !1
TEMPORARV andfirmconnaction
METHOD_ beforeusa.
available at most local hatx/ware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned wittl tlle larger slot
in the _dl receptacle to l)_x>vide t)ml)er t)olm-ity in the c(mnection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching tho adaptor ground tormina/ to the wall rocoptaclo
corot scrow doos not ground tho applianco unloss tho corot scrow is
motol, and not insulatod, and tho wall rocoptoclo is gmundod through
tho houso wiring.
}bu should have the citx:uit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sm:e the receptacle is 1)ml)efly gromlded.
When disctmnecdng the power cord ti:om the adal)ter, always hold
the adapter wit]l one hm_(t. If tllis is not done, {l_e adal)ter gtx)und
terminal is vet} likely to break with repeated use. Should this
hat)pen, 00 NOTUSE tile appliance m_til a t)rot>er gTound has
again been esmt)lished.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently,
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because ti'equent
(tis((mne(don o/the t)oweF (oyd pla(es m_due strain on tll_'
adapter and leads to e_vntual/ailm:e of the adapter g_:om_d
terminal, hbu should hm_' die 2-lining wall receptacle replaced
widl a 3-t>rong (grounding) tx'cet)tacle by a qualilied elecu'ician
belore using die at)pliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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EXTENSIONCORDS
_\ shoT'| t)oWeI" Supply cord is provided to _x'dme die _fisks resulUng
/i'om becoming entangled in or ufipping o\er a longer cord.
Extension cords mm be used if you are carefld in using diem.
If an extension cord is used--
_i_The,..,'kedele.,_i.,1,.,t._o*,t,e_,xte._io..,rd..t,o,,ld,,e
.....................at least as great as the elecllJcal rating ot the apl_liance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
.....................it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
N Thee..e._io..,,'dCO,lid,,e_,,',:..ged_,,,I,.,it,,i..o1
dFat)e o'_el? the (Olllllel?{O t) or tal)leto l) where it (an 1)e t)lllled
on by dfildren or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, tile interior light In W Ilk ker and the
blovv_'r SO/llld 1//}1"_ V}tFV whell tl/e l//icrowa_' o_,t'n is Oil. Cooking
times ma} be longel; too.

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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Featuresof the Oven
@Door Latches,
Window with Metal Shield. S(reen ;_dlowscooking t() be "_i(!_r(!(t
while keeping ]//i(170_r_l_,(!S(onfined in the oxen.
TouchControl Panel Display.
DoorLatchRelease. Presslatd_releaseu) opendoor:
RemovableTurntable, Turnmbleandsupportmustbeint)la( e
W]l(fl/ /lSil/g _]1(' o'_en. "]']l(f till?lH_d)l(' l//_z'_' l)(' l_el//o'_(fd _()1"
(lemfing.
Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven,
OptionalAccessories
A\ ailablc _t cxn:a (ost ti'om y'om: (;E sul)plier.
04-,4019Hanging Kit allows this o'_en to be mom_ted m_(ler a (abinet.
JX82727" BmTt-ln Kit _d]ows dfis o'_en to l)e buih imo a (_d)inet or wall.

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Youcan microwave by trine, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
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[_TO/TIME
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CookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceor twice
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amountof defrostingtime
Presstwice
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
SensorFeaturesand Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime
CHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(chickenpieces)
Presstwice (fish fillets)
POTATO Starts immediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
(onsomemodels)
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Foodweight
Pressonce
0
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Aboutchanging the power level
mm0m _
I _AUTO/TIME_=J/
'Itle power h'vel m_ly be emered or changed
immediately after eme]Jng tile tL'_mlre time lot TIME
COOK TIME DEFROSTor EXPRESSCOOK.The t)ower
le\el mm _lso be (hanged during dine (o/lntdowll.
-_ Press TIME COOKor selelt Time Defrost.
Emer looking or deffosdng time.
P,essPOWERtEVEt.
Sele(t desired t)oweF lexel 1-10.
Press START
\ bdabh' t)ower h'vels add Jh'xit)ili_. _o microwm e
looking. The t)()_r(']: levels on die llli(TOW_lve liven
C_ln be cOlIlt)_tl'ed to Ill(' SIll'{_tce Ilnits on _t range.
I_lel/ ])OWCF le\ el glv('s }_o/l liliei'ow_l\ e ('n(']_g_' _t C(TuAin
t)er(em o/the dine. Power level 7is mi(Towa\ e energy
700_, o/tile time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% oi die
time. Most cooking will be done on High (powerleve110)
whi(h g_vesyou 100% po_er. Powerleve110 _ill cook
/i*swr but tood mm need more ti'equent sdrdng,
rot:_dng or turning (/v('_: A h)wer setling will look mol'e
e\ enly mid need less sdrdng or ro_lting o/die too(t.
SoIlle ]()ods lIl_lV l/_lve belief ]l_lVOl; {extll]_e Of
al)t)em:ml(e i/one o{ tile h)wer settings is used. Use
_tlo/ver 1)o/ve]: h'_el/vhe]/(()()king/oods theft have a
ten(ten(_" to boil (/ve_: su(h _s s(Mlol)ed [)omtoes.
Rest t)efiods (/vhe]l die Illi(TO/V_l\ e e]le]:g_' Q(les oit)
give time t0r tile/oo(t to "equMize" or mmsl('r heat |o
tile inside o/die 1oo(t. An exmnl)le o/this is shown wiih
power level 3--the d eli'ost Q'(le. II mi(Towm e energy'
did not (y(le olE tile outside ot tile/ood wouM look
belore tile inside _r_s(l('fl:()St('(I.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: (;emle cooking o/meat mid t)ouhry;
l)_&ing (assemles mid rehe_ting.
Medimn 5: Slow cooking and lenderizing/or slews _tl/(t
less tellde17 c/ItS o{ l/legit.
Low2or3: I)eii'osdng: simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keel)ing tbod %_r_l]:_I_;softening l)utter.

Aboutthetimefeatures, c,,,
Time Cook
Time CooRI
Power level 10(High) is amomatk all? sel, bm ?<m ma_
change it fi_r more flex bi
(Pre.'._ POWER LEVEL.Sele(t a desired power level
1-10.)
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Ym m m open die door dm'ing Time Cook lo check
lhe fOOd. (]lose lhe door alld press STARTto resume
cooking.
TimeCook//
I _ets yotl chang-c po_vr lewis amomatically dm-lng
cooking Here's ho_ to do it:
IN r mec00K.
Ellt_!r I]l(t first cook lilIle.
_i Change lh( po,,, r levd if)(,,, don'i ,,r_, _,_1
.....................pow_,a (Press POWERLEVEL Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
l(mer die second cook dme
..................... l)()_r_: (Press POWERLEVEL Sele(_ a desired
power lcxel 1-1 O)
At tile _nd of Time Cook I, Time Cook I/comets down.
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to l0 lnin.,
Med-High (7)
(frozenspears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl.
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
16
llb. cuth_half 12to 17rain.
10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl.
In 1½-qt. obl(/ng glass baking
dish, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casselxlle.
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons w_tel_
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 btmch 18 to 25 mhl. Ill 2-(it. casserole, place
1/2 cup w;ltel2
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bmlch 7to 10 mhl.
(1¼ to 1_/2lbs.)
(fresh spears) l bmlch 9to 13 mln.
(1¼to P/2 lbs.)
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5to 8 nfin.
chopped)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 8nfin.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1medium head 8 to 11 mhl.
(about 2lbs.)
(wedges) 7to lO mhl.
Carrots
(fresh,Sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh,whole)
(frozen)
1 lb. 6to 9 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 8mhL
1medimn head 9 to 14 mhl.
1medimn head 9 to 17 mhl.
10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl.
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/2 cup wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place l/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole.
Ill 1-qt. casselx)le, ])lace
24t_d)les])oons w_ffeE
Ill 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup Wiltel=
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, |)lace
1/4 cup water.
Ill 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel=
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 t_d)les])oons w_ffeE
Ill 2-qt. casserole, ])lace
1/9 cup Wiltel=
In 2-qt. casserole, place
l/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole, place
2tablesl)oons water:

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Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin. In 1-(tt. (asserole, t)la(e
2tal)lesl)OOllS water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 nfin. In 2-(it. oblong glass baking
(i
per ear
(frozen) 1ear 5to 7 nlill,
2to 6ears 2to 4 rain.
per ear
dish, place corn. ff corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cu l) water;
P,eammge after half of time.
Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wmt). Rearnmge alier
half of dine.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package 4to 8 nfin.
Peas
(fresh, Shelled) 2lbs. tmshelled 9 to 12 rain.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4potatoes 11 to 14 mhl.
white) (6 to 8oz. each)
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5mln.
sweet or white)
Spinach 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 ,nln.
(frozen,chopped lO-oz, package 5to 8 ntha.
andleaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer 1lb. sliced 4 to 7 nfin.
andyellow)
(winter,acorn 1 or 2squash 7 to 11 mhl.
or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)
In 1-(it. casserole, t)la/e
)td)les tOOllS v_it(1.
In 1-(it. casserole, t)lace
]/4 cup water.
In 1-(tL casserole, t)lace
2 ml)lest)oons wamr.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
(ll t) 'water. Stir a/ier hal/el time.
Pierce widl cooking Jerk. Place
ill cen|er of the oven. Iet sial/(t
5 mim_tes.
In 2-qt. casserole, t)lace washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, t)la(e
3tal)lesl)oons water.
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup _te_x
Cut in halt and remo_e fibrous
membranes. In 2-qL oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cm-side-u t)
alier 4 minutes.
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110EFR0sT5
@
TimeDefrost
Allows _m to defi'ost for a selected length of time. See
tile Defrosting Guide tot suggested times. (Auto Defrost
('xl)hdncd in the About the auto feature sc(tion.)
DEFRDSrAUrO/rIMEt,,ri.,
_Enter dcflx)sting time.
Prcss START.
Turn f(,od oxer '_r]'(_'_the oxen sig_mls.
Prcss START
Power level is au_omad(_dlv set _ 3, bm (m_ t)e changed.
Ym can deti'os_ small i_ems (tui(kly 1)}raising d_e t)o_,n'r
h'\ el after erecting tile thin'. Power level 7cuts tilt, total
(h'/i'osting tim(' iH about hal/:, powerleve110 (uts the
total till/(' tO _tl)l)I'oxil//_ttt'lv l/3. ][_()_r('v(']', /()()(] will
need l//OYe ]i;eqllelH _tttelltiOl/ Ill,ill IIS/lal,
At one half of selected (teti'osting dine, the o\en signals
TURN. At dfis time, turn load o\'cr and t)reak apart or
r('arrangc pieces tar mar(' cvcn deti'osting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of toil.
A dull tlmmt)ing noise ma} t)e heard (huJng (teli:osting.
This is normal when o\'cn is not at)crating at High t)owe_:
Defrosting tips
_: I:oo(ts/i'ozcn in 1)at)or or 1)lasti( (m_ t)c (h'li'oswd in
the t)a(kagc. Closed t)a(kages should t)e slit, t)ier(e(I
or v('nted AFI'I_2R ti)od h_s 1)artially defrosted. Plasti(
storage (ontainers should be t)artially m_(ov('red.
J} I:mnily-size, t)r('l)a(kagcd/i'ozcn dinners can be
deli'oswd and microw_wc(t, ff the load is ill a ti)il
COI/[_lil/eI; |l?_tllSt('l? it 10 a lnicrowave-sali_' dish.
J? Foods that spoil (asily should not be allowed t(/sit
(rot for more thml on( hour _lfler deti'osring. Re(Ira
t(ml)(r_m_re l:)romotes tile growth of hm'mfifl bacteria.
N For inert e\'cn deli'osfing of lm:gcr/_)ods, such
_s ro_sts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large lnea|s are
c()mt)letely deli'os_ed t)el_)re cooking.
J? When de/i'osted, ti)od should t)e cool but so/tened in
all areas. I/still slightly icy, r('mrn _() _l/e microwave
very lwieflv or let it staHd a tbw miHutes.

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Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1piece) ]/2 m:m.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rim1.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen(lib.) 8to ]21_1,
Shellfish, smallpieces (! lb,) 5to 8 nfin. P]a(e b]o(k in (asserole. Turn met
and break ut) after halt the time.
Plasticpouch-1 or2
(10-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon(1lb.)
Franks(1/bj
3 to 7 nfin.
Ground/neat(I lb.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks,chopsandcutlets
3to 6 nfin.
3 to 6 nfin.
5 to 8 lnhl.
10 to 16 mhl.
per lb.
5to 10 mhl.
per lb.
Place mK)pened package in o_en.
Iet stand 5 mimnes a/ler de/i'osting.
Place UnOl)ened package in o_vn.
Microwave just until fi'anks can be
separated. I,et stand 5 mimlms,
if ne(e,,,sar), to comt)lete defl:osting.
Turn meat o\er after half the time.
rise power level I.
Place unwmpt)ed meat in cooking
dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with toil.
When tinished, separate pieces and
Metstand to complete de/i:osting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cutup (2½ to 3 Ibsj
Chicken,whole
(2½ to 3lbsJ
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast(4to6Ibsj
16 to 22 nfin.
22 to 28 nfin.
9to 16 mln.
per lb.
5 to 10 rain.
per lb.
Place wrat)t)ed chicken in dish. Unwrap
and tm:n over a/ier half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and l/licI'ow;l_e
2--4 mimltes more, if necessar_ Let stand
to finish defl:osfing.
Place wral)t)ed chicken in dish. After half
the tillle,/lnw17}l]) and 1111)I1 chicken ore1:
Shield _r_]_ _:_'_S wilh loll. Finish
deti:osung. I/necessary, run coM water
in the cavity until giMets can be removed.
Place mlwmpt)ed hen in the o_vn
breast-side-up. "1"111:11o_w _Oer half
the tillle. Rtln cool x_;ttel? in the
(avit_ until giblets can be remo\ed.
Place mlwmt)ped breast in dish breast-
side-down. ,\lier half the time, turn oxer
and shield warn1 areas with toil. Finish
deti'osfing. Iet stand 1-2 hours in
re/i'igen_tor to coml)lete de/i'osting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook 1)a(ts (/i'om 1 to 6)
/or 1 to 6 mimm's o/(ooking at powerlevel I0.
For exm_t)h' ,t)r('ss the 2pad t_)r 2 _filmt('s o/
(ookin_; time.
Tile power h'_el (m) t)e (hanged as dine is (omldllg
down. Press POWERLEVEL alld _'nter 1-10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways,"
_) It will add 30 seconds to the til_le (:ou_lting down
('ach time the pad is [)resse(t.
J_ It can be used as a quick w_}' to set 30 seconds of
cooking dill('.
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