GE JES1133WN Use and care manual

Turntable Microwave Oven
Safety instructions ....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Problem Solver ...............................25
More questions 7...In the United States, call
GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000
In Canada800-361-3400
Operating instructions, Tips
Add 30 Seconds ..........................................12
Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 20
Auto Defrost .......................................... 16, 17
Auto Start .......................................................12
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...............................................8, 9
Cooking by Time ...................................11, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide ..............................................21
Defrosting by Time ......................................15
Defrosting Guide ..........................................20
Delayed Cooking ..........................................10
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................18
Heating or Reheating Guide ..................19
Hold Time ...................................................10
Instant Cook ..................................................12
Kitchen Timer ................................................10
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Popcorn ..........................................................13
Power Levels .....................................6, 10, 11
Program Cooking ............................................7
Reheat .............................................................14
Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7
Care and Cleaning ............................22
Control Panel ................................................22
Turntable ........................................................22
Installation ..................................23, 24
Adapter Plugs ...............................................23
Extension Cords ...........................................24
Grounding Instructions .......................23, 24
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers ........................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models. JES1133
JESl134 Microwave power output
of this ovenis 900 watts.
(IEC-705TestProcedure)
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don't understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
In the United States:
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
In Canada:
Consumer Relations Manager
Camco Inc.
Suite 310
1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these nmnbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be
registered. Please be certain
that it is.
In the United States write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
In Canada:
Consumer Relations Manager
Camco Inc.
Suite 310
1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
If you received a
damaged oven...
hnmediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
. Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
. Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It's similar
to the interference caused by
other small appliances and does
not indicate a problem with
your oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) 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.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
(c) 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.
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
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•Read and follow the specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on the previous page.
WARNING-To reduce the risk of • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or counter.
or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • 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.
•This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See Grounding Instructions section in the
back of this guide.
• Do not operate oven without the turntable
and turntable support seated and in place.
• Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the
turntable cannot rotate.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as • See door surface cleaning instructions
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This • This appliance should be serviced only by
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or
cook food. and is not intended for laboratory or qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination.
industrial use. repair or adjustment•
•For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of • As with any appliance, close supervision is
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit necessary when used by children.
breaker.
•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 cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before placing
them in the oven.
--Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
_ . --Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
this product -- . paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
near water tor example in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
•Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this microwave oven.
--Do not pop popcorn in vour microwave oven
unless it is in a special microwave popcorn
accessory, or unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over or near --Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
any portion of a heating cooking appliance. and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
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(continued)
-Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at all timesmit
saves energy and prolongs the life of 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 should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off and
disconnect power cord. or shut offpower at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for example, closed jars--will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
-Avoid heating baby food in glass jars.
even without their lids: especially meat and
egg mixtures.
- Do not 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..
• Use foil only as directed in this guide.
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 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
._ * Cookware may become hot
_" because of heat transferred
k___3 _ from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
•Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot
to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) tbr instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
*Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
•Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is yew 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. For these reasons:
1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that.
in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat. it v_dllbe killed and meat
will be safe to eat.
• Do not boil eggs in a micro wave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Foods with unbroken outer
__ "skin" such as potatoes, sausages.
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
cluring cooking.

• Spontaneousboiling--Under
certain special circumstances.
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid.
stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
• "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 atight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
•:t '_- • 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
from hands and face.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
For Customers in the United States:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
For Customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, call toll free
1-800-361-3400.
F1NALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Consumer Relations Manager
Camco Inc.
Suite 310
1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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MICROWAVING TIPS
• 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 one cup 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.
• 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.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to
prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. 1
VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
units on a range. HIGH (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 (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on
HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to 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 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
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1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
3. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
4. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many frequently prepared foods.
5. Removable Turntable. Turntable must be in place
when using the oven. Cooking performance will
be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.
The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
6. Removable Turntable Support.
7. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to
open door.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or
Time Cook I & II with choice of power levels from
1 (lowes0 to 10 (highes0; to Reheat using a preset
time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset
time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the
Kitchen Timer; and to set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: use the Kitchen Timer to
delay the start of Time Cook I & II or program a hold
time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II.
Set Time Cook I & II for a two-stage program using
different times and power levels.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. 7

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power
level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
3. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
4. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
5. INSTANT COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
6. ADD 31) SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds
of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time
as it's counting down or for an "instant on" for
30 seconds.
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day.
For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1,
3 and 0 and "1:30" will appear in display. Then
touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
9. AUTO START. Allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--
up to a 12-hour delay.
TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER" and all of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears
in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and the
oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer has three timing functions:
•It operates as a minute timer.
•It can be set to delay cooking.
•It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
"holding time" between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one second to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be
found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
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Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and 0
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows
time counting down. The timer signals
when time is up.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time. Touch
KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
to zero and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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DEFROST
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and 0 for
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
is automatically set on Power Level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired
power level.)
i Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
KITCHEN touching KITCHEN TIMER.
TIMER
Step 5: Touch 1, 0, 0 and 0 to hold for ten minutes.
I I Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
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Step 7: Touch 2, 5, 0 and 0 for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each
START function is automatically performed,
oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When time is
up, the oven signals and flashes "End".
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COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3 full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of
instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use
a cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-
safe (refer to
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Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1, 0and 0for
one minute.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see
"How to Change Power Level" below.)
START IStep 4: Touch START.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End". The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Time Cook I
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within 1program. This is ideal if you want
to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
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Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level
if you don't want full power for TIME COOK I.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.)
Step 5: Touch TIME COOK I & II again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for TIME COOK II.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.)
START IStep 8: Press START.
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
"COOK TIME I" will count down. Also, "POWER
10" or the power level selected for "COOK TIME I"
will be displayed.
At the end of"COOK TIME I", the second power
level is displayed and the time for "COOK TIME II"
is shown counting down.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End".
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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COOKING BY TIME
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The Instant Cook Feature
The Instant Cook feature is a short=cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes.
Instant Cook -I-5 Minutes
To Instant Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--
up to a 12-hour delay.
IAUTO IStep 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad.
START The display will show the time you
entered. The time of day may be
displayed by touching the CLOCK
pad. The oven will automatically start
at the desired time.
Add 30 Seconds
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient
way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the
oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to
the time shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
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POPCORN
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
iStep 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPCORNNo need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide aShorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make. If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad ]
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touch number pad 9. A [_'_ _'_ [_'_ +
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the display beside the
word POP . The plus L
sign indicates 20 seconds
more cooking time is being provided.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
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number pad 1. A minus I_ ""
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
"POP". The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
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REHEAT
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a
previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.
Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular
foods. See the Reheat Guide below.
Reheat
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
REHEAT IStep 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a
food group.
iStep 3: Touch START pad. Oven
START will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
To Reheat More Than One Serving
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2or 3 right before touching START.
The word "SERV"
and a nmnber will be
displayed to show how
many servings have
been selected.
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The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
Reheat Guide
Serving Time per
Code Display Size Serving Foods Recommended
1 PASTA 1-3 2min. 10 sec. Pasta
2 MEATS 1-3 1 min. Meats, casseroles, pizza
3 VEGS 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Fruits and vegetables
4bEV 1-3 1 min. 20 sec. Beverages
5 SAUCE 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Sauces and gravies
6 PLATE - 3 min. 15 sec. 2to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you
press Time Defrost pad, but you may change this
for more flexibility.
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a l0 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
TIME IStep 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0
for 4 minutes.
START iStep 4: Touch START. When the
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes "End", then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End",
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken
up or separated part of
the way through the
defrosting time.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times and
power levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter
the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside front of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
AUTO IStep 2: Touch Auto Defrost pad.DEFROST
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3
ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After 3
seconds "START" flashes.
iStep 4: Touch START pad. Display
START shows defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting, ] ]
the oven beeps 4 times ]
and"TURn"flashes. ] T' 't_'--, J
Follow the directions in ] Lq
the Auto Defrost Guide I
for what to do at the first
and second signal.
Then close the door and
touch START pad.
When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the guide on the next page.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (. 1)
of a pound.
Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12-13
14-15
Pounds
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED
FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
Chops
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Turn over.
Turn over and
separate.
Separate and shield
where necessary.
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Separate patties.
Shield if necessary.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. 2 minutes
0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and 90 minutes
shield.
Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 10 minutes
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. 5 minutes
Stew 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. 5 minutes
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over.
Turn over and shield.
Shield where
necessary.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
20 minutes
in refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;
and turn over. run cold water
in cavity.
Cornish Hens (split) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Fish Fillets 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Whole Fish 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under
shield tail and cold running
head. water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how
the food should look and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook
better in regular ovens.
. Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
. Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
. Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
over-cooking.
. Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
. Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner
so excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all
sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the
center. Foods that require constant stirring will need
only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the
dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side
that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both regular baking and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also
happen when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it
heats evenly.
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Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.

HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating
already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at
room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are
some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the
center is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to
165°F. will provide safe, palatable results.
Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving.
Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does
not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, I
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. I
Item Amount Power Level Time
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fi'uit bread
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice 1/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
1 piece Low (3) 1/4 to 1 min.
9 inch cake or Low (3) 1½ to 4 min.
12 rolls or doughnuts
1 Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 rain.
6 to 8 Medium (5) 1/2 to 2 rain.
1 slice 1/4 to 1 rain.
9 inch pie Med-High (7) 4 to 7 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
1to 2 cups Med-High (7) 1½ to 5 min.
1to 2 cups 1/2 to 3 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
to 2 pieces 1½ to 3 min.
to 2 servings 1½ to 3 min.
to 2 1/4 to 1 min.
to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min.
to 2 servings 2½ to 5 min.
to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1½ to 4 min.
to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
1 plate 1½ to 4 min.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
1to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.
1to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1/2 to 2 min.
Soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
1to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1½ to 3 min.
1to 2 servings 1 to 3 min.
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.
1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.
1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.
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DEFROSTING GUIDE
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted
without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped,
remove foil and place food in cooking dish for
defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost
(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package
and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break
apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened
in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave
oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns m" rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls 2 to 6 min.
(approx. 12 oz.) Rearrange after half of time.
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 12 min.
Shellfish, small pieces 4 to 8 min.
(1 lb.) Place block in casserole.
Turn over and break up alter first half of time.
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Plastic pouc_l to 2 3 to 7 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. per lb.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beet; lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 8 min.
10 to 16 min. per lb.
5 to 10 min. per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defiosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm (1).
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.
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer, 14 to 22 min.
cut up (2½ to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
(2½ to 3 lbs.)
Cm'nish hen
Tin'key breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
20 to 28 min.
7 to 16 min. per lb.
4 to 10 min. per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second half 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.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
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.
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