GE JES0736 User manual

700Watts
Model: JES0736
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
2
Operating Instructions
2
5
[] Helpful Information 25
ff SomethingGoes Wrong
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READ ALL SAI_;qTYINF()R2FIA TK)N
BEFORE USING
,d,kPRECA UFIONS
7D AVOID
For your saict} the intbrmation in this manual
must be fblh,wed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent properW damage°
personal iqim T or loss of liIc.
POSSIBLE oo Not Attempt On Not Operate the oven
to operate this oven if it is dmnaged. It is
E_XPOS'U_2 with the door open particularly important
r _ _ _ _ since open-doo_ that the oven door close
70 EXC.d_;SSI_ir_; operation can result properly and that there
in harmflfl exposure is no dmllage to the:
MICROWAVE
ENERGY t_.) nllcrOWklVe ellerg'y.
It _s important not to
detcat or tamper with
the satety interlocks.
Be Not P/ass any object
between the oven trent
thee and the door or
allow soil or cleanex
residue to accumulate
on sealing satiates.
I door (bentk
2hinges and latches
(b_ken or loosened).
3door seals and sealing
suriaces.
The Oven Shou/d Not
be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except
properly qualified
setMcc personnel.

Start Here!...Before using your Microwave
Write down themodel
and serial nnmbershere.
They are on a label inside
the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple yourreceipt to the
hack cover of this manual.
Yonwill need it tomake
a warranty claim.
Readthis manual.
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properl>
If you received adamaged
oven., .immediately contact
the dealer (or builder)
that sold y(m the oven.
Savetime andmoney.
Check the section titled
"If Something Goes
Wrong." This section
helps you solve common
problems that might occur.

tU'2AD ALL SAEqTY INF()RMA TK)N
BEFOt 2 USING
o Read and follow tile
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy" oil page 2.
o This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 9.
Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
o Be certain to place the
front suriace of the door
three inches or more
back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance
in normal usage.
o Do not store anything
directly on top of tile
microwave oven surf_lce
when the oven is in
operation.
o Use this appliance only
tot its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
n/icrowave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook tood,
and is not intended
tor laboratory or
industrial use.
o Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers for example,
closed jars--are able/o
explode and should not
be heated in this
n/icrowave oven. S/Ich use
of the microwave oven
could resuh in i*_.jur}<

oDonotoperatethis
applianceifit hasa
damagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworking
properlyorifithasbeen
damagedordropped.
oDonotcoverorblock
anyopeningsoilthe
appliance.
oDonotstorethis
applianceoutdoors.
Donotusethisproduct
nearwater--%rexample,
illawetbasement,near
aswimmingpool,near
asinkorill similar
locations.
o Keel ) power cord away
flx)m heated surfi_ces.
o Do not immerse power
cord or plug ill water.
o Do not let power cord
hang over edge of table
oF counter.
o To reduce the risk of fire
in tile oven caviW:
-- Do not overcook tood.
Careflflly attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other
combustible materials
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles
flom paper or plastic
containers betore
placing them in the
oven.
Do not use the oven
tk)r storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils or tood in the
oven when *lot in use.
If materials inside oven
ignite, kee I) the oven
door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect
the power cord, or shut
off power at tile fl_se or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
o It is imporiant/o kce I) the
area clean wllere the door
seals against the n/icro_s_lve.
Use only mild, non-abrasive
de/ergents applied wifll a
clean sponge or soft clofll.
Rinse well.
o GE does not support
any servicing of the
microwave. We strongly
recommend that you do
not attempt to service
the microwave yourself.
o As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used
by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL NOYE\S ABOUF MICSr O WAVING
theStop/Clearpad and _
€o,,ectth8p,ob!em,
Arcing is tile microwave
term _r sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
o Metal or toil touching
the side of the oven.
o Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
an te n rills).
o Metal, such as twist-ties,
pouhry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
o Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces 1)eing used in
the microwave.
Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn lal)eled tot
use in microwave ovens.
Do not 1)oil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
1)urst, possil)ly resuhing
in iI_jury.
o Operating the microwave
with no tood inside tbr
more than a minute or
two may cause damage to
the oven and could start a
fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron
and can shorten the lite
of the oven.
o Foods with unbroken
outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tonl_*.toes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.

SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffeeor tea are able to
be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearingtobe boiling.
Visiblebubbling or boiling
whenthe containeris
removedfromthemicrowave
oven is notalways present.
THISCOULDRESULT
/N VERYHOTLIQUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS
DISTURBEDORP SPOON
OROTHERUTENSILIS
INSERTEDINTO THEL/OU/D.
To reduce tile risk of iI_.jury
to persons:
-- Do ,lot overheat tile
liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid both
betore and ball,ray
through heating it.
-- Do not use stmigh/-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
-- After heating, allow the
container to stand in
the microwave oven for
a short time betore
removing the container.
-- Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
oAvoid heating baby tood
in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all
infimt food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir %od to
distribute the heat evenl>
Be careflll to prevent
scalding when warming
formula. The container
may tcel cooler than the
%rnmla really is. Always
test the %rnmla be%re
feeding the baby.
o Don't defl'ost fl'ozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resulting in
i,_.jur>
* Hot toods and steam
c_ln cause b/Irns, ge
careflll when opening
any containers of hot
tood, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible i@lry, direct
smam away flom hands
and lace.
o Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
o Cook meat and poultry
thor_ mghly--meat to
at least an INTERNAI,
mmpemture of ] 60°F
and poult* T to at least an
INTERNAI, mmpemmre
of ] 80°K Cooking to these
mmpemtures usually
pro/eels against toodborne
illness.

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SPECIAL NO T/E\SAB OUF MICSrtOWAVING
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable tot
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable tbr
nlicrowaving."
How to test {or a micr0waye:
safe dish.
* If you are not sure if a
dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
] cup of water--set the
measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
Microwave ] minute at
high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
tot microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-sate.
If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure
it is sate tot use in
n/icrowave ovens.
* Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
o Some stvro%aln tFays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of me/al embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can
lmrn the floor of the oven
or ignim a paper towel.
o Do not use the n/icrowave
to dry newspapers.
* Not all plastic wrap is
sui/able tot use in
microwm'c ovens. Check
the package %r proper use.
* Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.
* Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transtcrred flom the
heated tood. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
* "goilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting
in i11.jur}_Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
torm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefl_lly and
direct steam away from
hands and ti_ce.

o Use %il only as directed
in this manual. T\ /dinners
may be microw_ved in %il
m_ys less than 3/4" high;
ten/ore the top %il cover
and re/urn the tIvff to the
box. When using %il in
the microwuvc oven, keep
the %il at least ]" aw_w
fl'om the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed %r
microwave cooking is very
useflfl, but should be used
careflflly. Even microw_ve-
sate plastic may not be as
/oleo, rot of ()vercooking
conditions as arc glass or
ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjec/ed
to short periods of
ovcrcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the %od and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
IUse microw_ve-sate
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookw_re
IX] }_-1]/I_I_C tu re r _S
recon/n/end}__tions,
2Do not microwave empW
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without comple/e
supervision.

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GR 0 UND IN G INS 7"RUC77 0 NS
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In tile event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces tile
risk of electric shock by
Ensureproperground providing an escape wire
exists before use, tk_r the electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consuh a qualified electrician
or service mclmician if tile
grounding insFuctions are
not complemly understood,
or if &_ubt exis/s as to
whefller file appliance is
pr(,perly gr(,unded.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibili b
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any
circ/ln/stances cut OF
remove tile third
(ground) prong tiom
tile power cord.
For best operation,
plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fllse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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(Adapter plugs not
permitted_,_Canada)
Align large ](_-_ II
prongs/slots _ | _ II
_----_J_-'_2 II
_%SUre pmOe; ground
TEMPORARY and firm connection
METHOD before use,
Usagesituations where
appliance'spower cord will
he disconnectedinfrequently,
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly
recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
Howe_vr, if you still elect
to use an adapter, where
local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may
be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a
UI, listed adapter which
is a_dlable at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to provide
proper polarity in the
connection of the power
coFd.
CAUTION:Attaching the
adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover
screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, and not
insulamd, and the wall
receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring.
D)u should have the
circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting
the power cord flom
the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand.
If this is not done,
the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use.
Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance
until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usagesituations where
appliance'spower cord will
he disconnectedfrequently,
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because
tiequent disconnection
of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual
fidlure of the adapter
ground terminal. _%u
should have the two-prong
wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong
(grounding) receptacle
by a qualified electrician
betbre using the appliance.
tt

A short power supply cord is
provided to reduce the risks
resulting flom becoming
entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
Exmnsion cords may be used
if you are careflfl in using
them.
If an extension cord is used--
I The marked electrical
rating of the extension
cord should be at least as
great as the electrical
rating of the appliance;
2The exmnsion cord must
be a groundinD_'pe
B-wire cord and it must
be plugged into a B-slot
outlet;
3The extension cord
should be arranged so
that it will not drape o\vr
the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped
o_vr unintentionally.
If you use an exmnsion cord,
the inmrior light may flicker
and the blower sound may
_m'y when the microwa_v
oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.
Most pacemakers are
shielded ti'om intcrDrence
fi'om electronic produc/s,
including microwaves.
However, patients with
pacemakers may wish to
consult their ph}_sicians if
they have concerns.
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700Watts
I
2
Boor Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
3Touch Control Panel
Oisplag
4Boor Latch Release.
Press latch release
to open door.
5Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed tbr cleaning.
6Convenience Guide.
NOTE" Rating plate, o_en
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(77_rou_'_ou//t_i,_manual, ,?atm_,_ a_d app_arm_ may va_3'ji_)m your mode4.)
Yoo can
microwave by
timeor with the
convenience
features.
Time
Cook
Add Power
30sec Level
ATime Features
Press Enter
TimeCook(Press onceltwice Orthree times) Amount of cooking time.
Add30 sec Starts automatically!
Power Level Po,,,er ]e, el 1-9
(automatically set at Hi).
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Popcorn PizzQ
Potato Vegetable Reheat
D_eAuto l
frost_1
_ConvenienceFeatures
Press Enter
Popcorn 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or ].75 oz. package
Pizza 1-3 slices
Beverage ] cup (8 oz.) or 2cups (16 oz.) beverage
Potato 1-4 servings
Vegetable ]-4 cups
Food t),pe, serving size
AutoDefrost Food/)'pe, food weight
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i %¸¸¸¸ /:
Power
Level
4 5
7 8
T!!e power !evel may
be entered 0r Changed
entering the !kature
time ibr Time Cook,
I P,eSsr_.,ecookl
2E.teroook .
3 PressPowerLevel.
/eve#I-9.
sP,essst,,t.
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Variable power lexels add
flexil)ili Wto microwaxe
cooking. The power levels
on the n/icfowave oven
can be compared to the
surtace units on a range.
Power level Hi or full
to -equalize" or/ranster
heat to the inside of tl_e
tood. An exmn pie of this is
shown wifl_ power level 3
the dcfl'os/cycle. If
microwave enera'v did not
cycle off, /l_e ou/side of the
power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%
i)ower. Each power level
gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
fi_od would cook befi_re
[l_e inside was defl'osted.
Here are some examples
of uses tk_r various power
levels:
Power Leve/ Best Uses
Hi Fish. bacon.
vegetables,
A high sc/ting will cook boiling liquids,
thster but food may need Med-High7 Gemle
more fl'equent stirring,
rotating or turning over.
Most cooking will be done
on power level Hi. A lower
setting will cook more
evenly and need less
stirring or rotating of
/he food.
Some %ods may have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over,
such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time %r the %od
cooking ot
rileat alia
potdn'y:
baMllg
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium5 Slow cooMng
and tenderiAng
such as
stews alia less
render cuts
oI meat.
tow 2 or 3Defrosting
withotlt
cooking;
sml meting;
delicate sauces.
Warm I Keeping tbod
warm without
overcooking:
softening
butter

Time Features
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
Time Cook allows you
to program up to three
different cooking stages.
In addition., on can
also set one Auto
Defl'ost stage lbr a total
of fbur stages. See the
Auto Det)ost section
ibr instructions Oll how
to set Auto Defi'ost.
IPress TimeCook.
2Enter cooking time.
3 Change power love/
if you don't want fell
power. (Press Power
Level. Select a desired
power level I-9.)
4Press Start.
TimeCookI
Alh)ws you to microwave
tot any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level Hi is
automatically set, but
you may change it for
more flexibility.
5&m may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the tood. Close the
door and press Start
to resume cooking.
Time Cook fl &Ill
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
I Press Time Cook.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change the power level
if you don't want full
power. (Press Power
I,evel. Select a desired
power level 1-9.)
4Press Time Cook again.
5 Enter the second cook
tim e.
6Change the power level
if you don't want full
power. (Press Power
I,evel. Select a power
level ]-9.)
7Press Start, or, to set
a third cooking stage,
repeat steps 4-6 and
press Start.
Time Cook I will count
down first, tollowed by
Time Cook II, then Time
Cook 1II. If an Auto
Det_'ost stage was set,
it will count down be%re
the Time Cook stages.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE."Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Comments
asp"rao,s
(flesh spears)
(frozen speal-s)
Beans
(flesh green)
(ii:ozen green)
1 lb.
] O-oz. package
I lb. cut in half
1O-oz. package
(ti.0zen lima) ]0-oz. package
Beets
(flesh, whole)] bunch
BroCcoli
(!iesh cut) I bm_ch
(flesh spears) I bunch
(1V_ to ] K, lbs.)
(fiozen; 1O-oz. package
chopped)
(fiozen spears) 10-oz. package
Cabbago
2lb .)
(wedges)
Carrots
(flesh, sliced ) I lb.
(f!ozen) lO-oz, i)ackage
Cau/if/o wet
(flowerets)
(fiesh; whole)
(fiozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-oz. package
7 to ] 0 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 8 rain.
] 2 to 17 rain.
6 to 9 rain.
6 to 9 rain.
] 8 to 25 rain.
7 to ]0 rain.
9 to ] 3 rain.
5 to 8 rain.
5 to 8 rain.
8 to ] 3 nlill.
7 to ]4 rain.
6 to 9 rain.
5 to 8 Inin.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In ] 1½_or 2-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
water.
In 9- )r 3-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
Watel'.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
Watel'.
9 to 14 mill.
9 to 17 rain.
5 to 8 nlill.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
,irozen kernel) ] 0-oz. package
] to 5 ears
(fl'ozen _ ] ear
2 to 6 ears
Mixed
vegetables
,f_ozen') ](I-oz. package
Peas
(fi'esh. shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
4 to 8 min.
3 to 5 min.
per ear
5 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min.
per eat
4 to 8 min.
9 to 12 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tal)lespoons
water.
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.
If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add ]/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tal)lespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(fi"ozen) 1O-oz. package
Potatoes
{!i:esh, cube d,
white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
(Ii.esh, whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(f_cesh)
(fl'OZen;
chopped
and leaf)
Squash
(ffesl_, smnmer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or bmtern ut )
l (6 to 8 oz.)
l 0 to 16 oz.
l O-oz. package
l lb. sliced
] to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
4 to 8 min.
11 to14min.
2 to 5 min.
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
4 to 7 min.
7 to ]1 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tal)lespoons
water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole with ]/9 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
Pierce with cooking %rk. Place in
center of the oven. Let s/and 5 minu/es.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tal)lespoons
water.
In 1½<]t. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
metal)fanes. In 2-qt. glass 1)aking dish,
place squash cm-side-down. Turn
cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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7_me Features
_2)u can use this teatnre
tWO W_tyS :
Add o It will add 30 seconds to
30 sec _l_etime.,untin_down
each time the pad is
pressed.
o It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Convenience Features
How to Usethe
PopcornFeature
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1,75 to 3,5 ounces,
instructions. Place
the package of popcorn
in the center of the
m ic rowave.
2Press Popcorn once
tbr a 3.5 ounce package
of popcorn, twice for
a 3.0 ounce package
or three times for a
1.75 ounce package.
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The Pizza teature is for
reheating 1-3 slices of
pizza.
Press Pizza once fi)r one
slice of pizza, twice fbr two
slices or three times fi)r
three slices. The oxen starts
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