GE JES0736SPSS User manual

Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
700 Watts
Model: JES0736
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25
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms 25
Care and Cleaning 26
28
If Something Goes Wrong
Troubleshooting Tips 28
Warranty 31
Consumer Support 32
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Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 6
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave 11
The Controls on Your Microwave 12
Time Cooking 15
Convenience Features 18
Other Features 22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do Not Attempt
to operate this oven
with the door open
since open-door
operation can result
in harmful exposure
to microwave energy.
It is important not to
defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven
if it is damaged. It is
particularly important
that the oven door close
properly and that there
is no damage to the:
1 door (bent),
2 hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
3 door seals and sealing
surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except
properly qualified
service personnel.

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Welcome
Write down the model
and serial numbers here.
They are on a label inside
the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to the
back cover of this manual.
You will need it to make
a warranty claim.
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven…
immediately contact
the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Check the section titled
“If Something Goes
Wrong.” This section
helps you solve common
problems that might occur.
Need Help?
Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
WARNING
•Read and follow the
specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on page 2.
•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.
•Be certain to place the
front surface of the door
three inches or more
back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance
in normal usage.
•Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the oven is in
operation.
•Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
for laboratory or
industrial use.
•Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers---for example,
closed jars---are able to
explode and should not
be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven
could result in injury.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING

•Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
•Do not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
•Do not store this
appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product
near water---for example,
in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar
locations.
•Keep power cord away
from heated surfaces.
•Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
•Do not let power cord
hang over edge of table
or counter.
•To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other
combustible materials
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles
from paper or plastic
containers before
placing them in the
oven.
— Do not use the oven
for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
— If materials inside oven
ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
•It is important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the microwave.
Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a
clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
•GE does not support
any servicing of the
microwave. We strongly
recommend that you do
not attempt to service
the microwave yourself.
•As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used
by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
•Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
•Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
•Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in
the microwave.
If you see arcing, press
the Stop/Clear pad and
correct the problem.
ARCING
•Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
•Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
•Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
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 life
of the oven.
•Foods with unbroken
outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
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SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea 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 present.
THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
— Do not overheat the
liquid.
— Stir the liquid both
before and halfway
through heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
— After heating, allow the
container to stand in
the microwave oven for
a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
•Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
formula. The container
may feel cooler than the
formula really is. Always
test the formula before
feeding the baby.
•Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resulting in
injury.
•Hot foods and steam
can cause burns. Be
careful when opening
any containers of hot
food, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct
steam away from hands
and face.
•Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
•Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly---meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually
protects against foodborne
illness.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
•If you are not sure if a
dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
•If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in
microwave 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.
•Some styrofoam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
•Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
•Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check
the package for 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
transferred from the
heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
•“Boilable” 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 injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam away from
hands and face.
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
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How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.

•Use foil only as directed
in this manual. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4″high;
remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in
the microwave oven, keep
the foil at least 1″away
from the sides of the oven.
•Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-
safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
for 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.
Consult a qualified electrician
or service technician if the
grounding instructions are
not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any
circumstances cut or
remove the third
(ground) prong from
the power cord.
For best operation,
plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
PREFERRED
METHOD

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Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly
recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However, 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
UL listed adapter which
is available 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
cord.
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
insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring.
You should have the
circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting
the power cord from
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.
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because
frequent disconnection
of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual
failure of the adapter
ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong
wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong
(grounding) receptacle
by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
ADAPTER PLUGS
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is
provided to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used
if you are careful in using
them.
If an extension cord is used—
1 The marked electrical
rating of the extension
cord should be at least as
great as the electrical
rating of the appliance;
2 The extension cord must
be a grounding-type
3-wire cord and it must
be plugged into a 3-slot
outlet;
3 The extension cord
should be arranged so
that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord,
the interior light may flicker
and the blower sound may
vary when the microwave
oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.
EXTENSION
CORDS
NOTICE—
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are
shielded from interference
from electronic products,
including microwaves.
However, patients with
pacemakers may wish to
consult their physicians if
they have concerns.

Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
1 Door Latches.
2 Window with Metal
Shield.
Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
3 Touch Control Panel
Display.
4 Door Latch Release.
Press latch release
to open door.
5 Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
6 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:
Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
Features
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5 4
3
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700 Watts

Time Features
Press Enter
Time Cook (Press once, twice or three times) Amount of cooking time.
Add 30 sec Starts automatically!
Power Level Power level 1–9
(automatically set at Hi).
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
1
You can
microwave by
time or with the
convenience
features.

Press Enter
Popcorn 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz. package
Pizza 1–3 slices
Beverage 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage
Potato 1–4 servings
Vegetable 1–4 cups
Reheat Food type, serving size
Auto Defrost Food type, food weight
Convenience Features
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2
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check the guide located
on the inside front of the oven when you
open the door.
GUIDES IN MANUAL
•Cooking

Operating Instructions
Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven
can be compared to the
surface units on a range.
Power level Hi or full
power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%
power. 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.
A high setting will cook
faster but food may need
more frequent 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
the food.
Some foods 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 for the food
to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this is
shown with power level 3—
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:
Power Level Best Uses
Hi Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking of
meat and
poultry;
baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as
stews and less
tender cuts
of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
without
cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening
butter.
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for Time Cook.
1 Press Time Cook.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Press Power Level.
4 Select desired power
level 1–9.
5 Press Start.
Changing
Power Levels
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Time Features
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level Hi is
automatically set, but
you may change it for
more flexibility.
You may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press Start
to resume cooking.
Time Cook II & III
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
1 Press Time Cook.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press Power
Level. Select a desired
power level 1–9.)
4 Press Time Cook again.
5 Enter the second cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press Power
Level. Select a power
level 1–9.)
7 Press Start, or, to set
a third cooking stage,
repeat steps 4–6 and
press Start.
Time Cook I will count
down first, followed by
Time Cook II, then Time
Cook III. If an Auto
Defrost stage was set,
it will count down before
the Time Cook stages.
Time Cook allows you
to program up to three
different cooking stages.
In addition, you can
also set one Auto
Defrost stage for a total
of four stages. See the
Auto Defrost section
for instructions on how
to set Auto Defrost.
1 Press Time Cook.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press Power
Level. Select a desired
power level 1–9.)
4 Press Start.
Time Cook
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 13 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
(wedges) 7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.

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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.
per ear If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish,
place squash cut-side-down. Turn
cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

Operating Instructions
Time Features
Convenience Features
You can use this feature
two ways:
•It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
•It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
How to Use the
Popcorn Feature
1
Follow package
instructions. Place
the package of popcorn
in the center of the
microwave.
2 Press Popcorn once
for a 3.5 ounce package
of popcorn, twice for
a 3.0 ounce package
or three times for a
1.75 ounce package.
The oven starts
automatically.
Popcorn
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
The Pizza feature is for
reheating 1–3 slices of
pizza.
Press Pizza once for one
slice of pizza, twice for two
slices or three times for
three slices. The oven starts
automatically.
Pizza
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