GE JES0738DP User manual

microwave
oven
700 watts
model JES0738
GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ..............2–5
Operating Instructions
Features................................6
QuickStart .............................6
Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TimeFeatures.......................7–10
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
AutoFeature ..........................11
OtherFeatures ........................12
Helpful Information
MicrowaveTerms ......................13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
If Something Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Microwave Oven Warranty .....15
Consumer Support . . . . . . . back cover
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OPERATI G I STRUCTIO SSAFETY I STRUCTIO S
IMPORTA T SAFETY I STRUCTIO S.
READ ALL SAFETY I FORMATIO BEFORE USI G.
PRECAUTIO S TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
E ERGY
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 ot 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 ot Place any object between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do ot 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:
1door (bent),
2hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should ot be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
WAR I G!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
SAFETY PRECAUTIO S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 4.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
• 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.
•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.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning
section(s) of this manual.
• 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.
• This appliance shall not be installed less than 36″above the floor
to the bottom of the product. A minimum spacing of 3″must be
maintained between the microwave oven and the sidewalls.
• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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SAFETY I STRUCTIO S
SPECIAL OTES ABOUT
MICROWAVI G
ARCI G
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
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.
FOODS
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
SAFETY FACT
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
I VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDE LY BOILI G OVER WHE THE
CO TAI ER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOO OR OTHER UTE SIL
IS I SERTED I TO 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.
• ot 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.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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.
IMPORTA T SAFETY I STRUCTIO S.
READ ALL I STRUCTIO S BEFORE USI G.
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SPECIAL OTES ABOUT
MICROWAVI G (cont.)
• 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.
• 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:
1Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty containers.
3Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
GROU DI G I STRUCTIO S
WAR I G!
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.
IMPORTA T SAFETY I STRUCTIO S.
READ ALL I STRUCTIO S BEFORE USI G.
Ensure pr per gr und exists
bef re use.
PREFERRED METHOD
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SAFETY I STRUCTIO S
ADAPTER PLUGS
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. owever, 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.
CAUTIO : 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.
EXTE SIO CORDS
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—
1The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3The 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.
OTICE—PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic
products, including microwaves. owever, patients with pacemakers
may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
READ A D FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
I FORMATIO CAREFULLY.
Ensure pr per gr und
and firm c nnecti n
bef re use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
pr ngs/sl ts
(Adapter plugs n t
permitted in Canada)
IMPORTA T SAFETY I STRUCTIO S.
READ ALL I STRUCTIO S BEFORE USI G.
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OPERATI G I STRUCTIO S
Features
(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. Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
oven light are located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
4. Touch Control anel Display.
5. Door Latch Release. Press latch
release to open the door.
6. Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using
the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
1
ress Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time.
TIME DEFROST (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time.
OWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
30 SEC. Starts automatically!
Time Features
Quick Start (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
You can microwave by time or with
the convenience features.
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
5
2
4
ress Enter
O CORN 3.5-oz. or 3.0-oz. package
IZZA 1–4 slices
BEVERAGE 1–4 servings
OTATO 1–4 servings
VEGETABLE Food type 1–3 + 1–4 serving size
REHEAT Food type 1–6 + 1–4 serving size
(Not available for Plate option)
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
6
700 Watts
3

Time Cook
ower level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
1. Press TIME COOK.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press OWER
LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
4. Press START/ AUSE.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 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/ AUSE to resume cooking.
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Changing ower Levels
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
feature time for TIME COOK or TIME
DEFROST. The power level may also be
changed during time countdown.
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
10 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 10. 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
High 10 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 OWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START/ AUSE.
OPERATI G I STRUCTIO S
Time Features

Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., Med- igh (7) In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(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 (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 13 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup 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.
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. per ear In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. 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. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. 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.
eas
(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.
otatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven. Let stand
sweet or white) 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons 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 membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Time Cook Guide – NOTE: Use power level 10 unless otherwise noted.
Time Features (cont.)

OPERATI G I STRUCTIO S
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 2 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 4 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 4 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand
5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 10 to 12 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min. per lb. Use power level 1.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 9 to 13 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with
foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
oultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
26 to 32 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) 26 to 32 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm
areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 9 to 14 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times (AUTO DEFROST
explained in the Auto Feature section).
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Enter defrosting time.
3. Press START/ AUSE.
4. Turn the food over after half the time.
5. Press START/ AUSE.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but
can be changed. You can defrost small
items quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time. ower level 7 cuts
the total defrosting time in about half;
power level 10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. owever, food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of foil. The
oven will continue to defrost if you don’t
open the door and turn the food.
A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This is normal when
oven is not operating at i power.
Defrosting Tips
•
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
Time Features (cont.)
Defrosting Guide
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Add 30 Seconds
It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad
is pressed.
Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
It can be used as a quick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time.
The oven will start immediately when
pressed.
Time Features (cont.)
Popcorn
How to Use the opcorn Feature
1. Follow package instructions. Place
the package of popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2. Press O CORN once for a 3.5-ounce
package of popcorn and twice for a
3.0-ounce package. The oven will
start immediately after O CORN
is touched.
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Beverage
The Beverage feature works best for
heating a beverage that is at room
temperature.
Press BEVERAGE once for 8 oz., twice
for 12 oz., three times for 16 oz. and four
times for 4 oz. The oven will start
immediately when BEVERAGE is touched.
Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
Reheat
The Reheat feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels to reheat
a variety of previously cooked foods.
1. Press REHEAT. CodE will be displayed.
2. Select food type 1–6. Serving
Sizes 1–4 will be displayed.
3. Enter Serving Size 1–4.
4. The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
1Pasta 1–4
2Meats 1–4
3Veggies 1–4
4Beverages 1–4
5Sauces 1–4
6Plate (of leftovers) 1 only
Convenience Features
Vegetable
The Vegetable feature automatically sets
the cooking times and power levels to cook
fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.
1. Press VEGETABLE. CodE will be displayed.
2. Select food type 1–3. Serving
Sizes 1–4 will be displayed.
3. Enter Serving Size 1–4.
4. The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
1Fresh 1–4
2Frozen 1–4
3Canned 1–4