GE JES1384WFC User manual

Microwave Oven
350A4502P361 07-03 ATS
JES1384WFC
Owner’s Manual
www.GEAppliances.ca
Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features . . . . .14–16
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .20
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
with Browner

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or
to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Read and follow the specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 4.
■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 (76 mm) or more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in
normal usage.
■This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
■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. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
■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 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 the 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 of the microwave oven section of this manual.
■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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WARNING!
(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 residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(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.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR 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—will
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.
■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.
■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 container 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.
■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
(71°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne
illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. 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 (240 ml) of water—set the measuring cup
either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30 –
45 seconds 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.
■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″
(19 mm) 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
(25 mm) 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:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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BROWNER SAFETY
■Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
browning in the oven. Place the dish directly on
the shelf.
■The oven and door will get hot when browning.
■Cookware will become hot when browning.
Pot holders or oven mitts will be needed to
handle the cookware.
■Do not use paper towels or coverings, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made of foil or other
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
browning.
■Do not place food directly against the browner
element.
■Use of the browner shelf:
–Remove the shelf from the oven when not
in use.
–Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling
the shelf. It may be hot.
–Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
–Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the oven.
■During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the browner element or guard.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
■Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
■Make sure food is cooked all the way through
before browning.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance. (See
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
ADAPTER PLUGS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
EXTENSION 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—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
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.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial. When entering
cooking time using the dial, time will add
or subtract in 10-second increments up to
5 minutes. For cooking times of 5 to 10
minutes, time will add or subtract in
30-second increments. When entering
cooking times greater than 10 minutes, time
will add or subtract in 1-minute increments.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the
oven.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located
on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Browner Element. Allows you to brown already-
cooked food quickly on top.
Browner Shelf.

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Cooking Controls
Press Enter Option
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time more/less time
Turn dial
DEFROST
Press once Food weight
Press twice Amount of defrosting time
POWER LEVEL Power level 0–HI
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
TOP BROWN Amount of browning time more/less time
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz.
Press once, twice or (100 g, 85 g or 50 g)
three times more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1 cup, 2 cups or 3 cups
Press once, twice or (250 mL, 500 mL or 750 mL)
three times more/less time
AUTO COOK Food type 1–9 more/less time

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The power level may be entered or
changed before entering the time for
Time Cook.
Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select
power level 0 to HI .
Turn the dial to enter cooking time.
Press START.
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. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 70 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power
level 30 is energy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on HI which gives you
100% power. HI power level will cook faster
but food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. 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 30—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:
HI: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 70: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 50: Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 20 or 30: Defrosting; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 10: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes.
HI power level is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
Turn the dial to enter cooking time.
Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
START to resume cooking.
Press MORE or LESS to add or subtract
10 seconds of cooking time during
countdown.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
Turn the dial to enter the first cook
time.
Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power
level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a
desired power level.)
Enter the second cook time.
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
Press MORE or LESS to add or subtract
10 seconds of cooking time during
countdown.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 450 g (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min., In 1.5 L (11⁄2-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
Beans
(fresh green) 450 g/1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1.5 L (11⁄2-qt.) casserole, place 120 mL (1/2 cup) water.
(frozen green) 283 g (10-oz.) package 6 to 8 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
(frozen lima) 283 g (10-oz.) package 6 to 8 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place 120 mL (1/2 cup) water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 570 to 680 g (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place 120 mL (1/2 cup) water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 570 to 680 g (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
(frozen, chopped) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
(frozen spears) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 45 mL (3 tablespoons) water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 900 g/2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 1. 5 or 2 L (11⁄2- or 2-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2 or 3 l (2- or 3-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 450 g (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min. In 1.5 L (11⁄2-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
(frozen) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place 120 mL (1/2 cup) water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place 120 mL (1/2 cup) water.
(frozen) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2 L (2-qt.) oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 45 mL (3 tablespoons) water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 900 g (2 lbs.) unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
(frozen) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 30 mL (2 tablespoons) water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes 170 to 225 g 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2 L (2-qt.) casserole with
(6 to 8 oz.) each 120 mL (1/2 cup) water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, sweet 1 – 170 to 225 g (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 2.5 cm (1") apart,
or white) in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 283 to 450 g (10 to 16 oz.) 5 to 7 min. In 2 L (2-qt.) casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped and leaf) 283 g (10-oz.) package 5 to 7 min. In 1 L (1-qt.) casserole, place 45 mL (3 tablespoons) water.
Squash
(fresh, summer, and yellow) 450 g (1 lb.) sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1.5 L (11⁄2-qt.) casserole, place 60 mL (1/4 cup) water.
(winter, acorn or butternut) 1 to 2 squash (about 450 g (1 lb.) each) 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2 L (2-qt.) glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
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Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in
the About the convenience features section.)
Press DEFROST twice.
Turn the dial to enter defrosting time.
Press START.
Turn the food over after half the time.
Press START.
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 HI 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.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave oven very briefly,
or let it stand a few minutes.
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls approx. 340 g (12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (450 g/1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (450 g/1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 6 min.
(283 g/10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (450 g/1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (450 g/1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (450 g/1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 10.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(1.1 to 1.4 kg/21⁄2to 3 lbs.) 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.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
(1.1 to 1.4 kg/21⁄2to 3 lbs.) 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. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
(1.8 to 2.7 kg/4 to 6 lbs.) per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
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More Time/Less Time
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to
the cooking time each time the button
is pressed. Pressing LESS will subtract
10 seconds of cooking time each time
the button is pressed.
Press MORE or LESS during the time
countdown.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for
30 seconds.
The oven will start immediately. It will add
30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
Top Brown
The microwave oven features a heating
element and shelf that allow you to brown
already-cooked food quickly on top.
Place the browner shelf on the
turntable.
Place a dish of food on the shelf.
Press TOP BROWN.
Turn the dial to enter the browning
time.
Press START.
When the microwave oven stops, use oven
mitts to carefully remove the dish and browner
shelf. They may be very hot.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the browner element or
guard. These surfaces may be hot enough to
burn even though they are dark in color.
Allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
Make sure food is cooked all the way through
before browning.
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Sequence Programming
The oven allows you to automatically begin
microwave cooking after defrosting, or
automatically begin browning after
microwave cooking.
Defrost and Time Cook
Select either Auto Defrost or Time Defrost.
Turn the dial to enter the food weight or
defrosting time.
Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power
level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a
desired power level.)
Turn the dial to enter the cooking time.
Press START to begin defrosting, or
press POWER LEVEL again if you want to
program a second Time Cook. Change
the power level if you don’t want full
power.
Turn the dial to enter the second
cooking time.
Press START.
After defrosting, Time Cook I and Time Cook II
automatically count down.
Time Cook and Browning
Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power
level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a
desired power level.)
Turn the dial to enter the cooking time.
Press TOP BROWN.
Turn the dial to enter the browning time.
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook, the oven will begin
browning the food.
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces (50 - 100 g).
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Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:
Press Beverage once for 1 cup (250 mL),
twice for 2 cups (500 mL) or three times
for 3 cups (750 mL).
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care.
To add time during countdown:
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of
cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
To subtract time during countdown:
Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than
3.5 ounces (100 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce
(100 g) package of popcorn, twice for a
3.0 ounce (85 g) package or three times
for a 1.75 ounce (50 g) package. The
oven starts immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 10 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
To add time during countdown:
After pressing POPCORN, press MORE
immediately after the oven starts
for an extra 10 seconds.
To subtract time during countdown:
After pressing POPCORN, press LESS
immediately after the oven starts
for 10 seconds less cooking time.
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Auto Cook
The Auto Cook feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for a variety
of foods.
Press AUTO COOK.
Turn the dial to enter food selection
1–9 (see the Cook Guide below).
Press START.
To add time during countdown:
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of
cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
To subtract time during countdown:
Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
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1Canned Vegetables 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with
(400 to 450 mL) lid or vented plastic wrap.
2Dinner Plate 12 oz. (340 g) Cover with vented plastic wrap.
3Fresh Vegetables 8 oz. (225 g) Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add
2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover
4Fresh Vegetables 16 oz. (450 g) with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5Frozen Vegetables 8 oz. (225 g) Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow
package instructions for adding water. Cover
6Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. (450 g) with lid or vented plastic wrap.
7Potatoes 2 potatoes Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the
turntable.
8Potatoes 4 potatoes
9Soup 12 oz. (355 mL) Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Food Selection Amount Comments
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Auto Defrost
The Defrost feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST once
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg). Use
Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
Press DEFROST once.
Using the Conversion Guide below, turn
the dial to enter food weight.
Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the
time features section.)
■Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
■After one half of the defrosting time, turn
the food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces of
foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Cooking Complete Reminder
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
press PAUSE/CLEAR.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day.
Press CLOCK repeatedly to select
12-hour or 24-hour time.
Turn the dial to enter the hour.
Press CLOCK.
Turn the dial to enter the minutes.
Press CLOCK.
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About the other features.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of
a pound.
Weight of Food in Grams
28-56
85
113 - 142
170 - 200
225
255 - 283
312
340 - 370
400 - 425
Weight of Food in Ounces
1 - 2
3
4 - 5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11
12 - 13
14 - 15
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
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Pause/Clear
In addition to cancelling selections,
PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display. Press START to restart the oven.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent
the microwave oven from being accidentally
started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, the LOCK
indicator will be lit.
Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer
when the oven is not operating.
Press KITCHEN TIMER.
Turn the dial to enter the time you
want to count down.
Press START.
When time is up, the oven will signal.
NOTE: The Kitchen Timer indicator will be lit
while the timer is operating.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
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.
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.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Browner Element and Reflector, Metal and Plastic Parts
on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.
The browner element and reflector cannot be removed.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
Browner Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and
then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.
Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap.
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below and
you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
wall outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.
oven will not start START pad not pressed after •Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered •Press PAUSE/CLEAR.
already in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cancel it.
PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed •Press START.
accidentally.
Food weight not entered after •Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.
Food type not entered after •Make sure you have entered a food type.
pressing AUTO COOK.
Microwave oven controls The control has been locked. •Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three
will not work (When the control panel is seconds to unlock the control.
locked, the LOCK indicator
will be lit.)
Things That 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
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
■Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
■TV/radio interference might be noticed
while using the microwave. Similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the microwave
as possible, or check the position and
signal of the TV/radio antenna.