GE JES84T Use and care manual

Turntable
Microwave
Oven
Safe~ [email protected]
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instructions, Wps
AluminumFoil...................................4,15,16
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...................................................8
CookingbyTime...................................10,11
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Defrosting by Time ........................,......12, 13
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DelayedCooking............................................9
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,..........7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................16
Heating or Reheating Guide ......................l 7
Hold Time
.........................................................9
Microwaving Tips...........................................6
Minute/Second Timer ....................,.............9
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Levels ...............8- lO, 12-14, 17-19
Program Cooking............................................8
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turntable .................................................3, 4,7
Problem Solver...............................22
More questions ?...call
GEAnswer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ............................2o
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turntable ........................................................2O
Installation ...................................21,22
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ExtensionCords...........................................22
Groundinginstructions........................21.22
Consumer Services...................23
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................23
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ..............,.........................Back Cover
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~LP US ~LP YOU...
Before usjng your oven,
read this book 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):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY
40225
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
Be sure your mjcrowave
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 re~stered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save tjme and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. 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.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVO~ POSS~LE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSWE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) W Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation cart
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It
is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) WNot Phce any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c] WNot Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important dtat the oven door close
properly and that here is no damage to the:
(1) door@nt)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) ,door seals and sefing surfaces.
(d) me Oven ShouId Not be adjusted or repaired
by
myone except properly qualified service
persomtel.

Wen using electiti applianc~s, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
foUowing:
A W~NING-Tor~ucetietiskof
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
~ Read and fohw the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to
Exmssive Microwave
Energy” on
the previous page.
● Ws appliance must be grounded. Connect
oniy to properly grounded outiet. See Grounding
hstructions section in @e back of this book
chemids or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is spwific~y desi~ed to heat
or mk food, md is not ktended for laboratory
or industrid use.
*For W Operatieny plug this app~an~ bto
its own electrid Oufle$ to prevent meke~
of Hghts, blo~ of fuse or tripping 6fcWt
breaker.
● h~ or Imte this app~wce ody k
accordance with tie provided ktiation
Instructions;
* Be cedn to p~e tie tint surface oftbe door
three irtcbm or more back from the countertop
edge to
avoid aecidenti tipping of the
apphee in normal usage.
● Do no$ cover or blti any opetigs on tbe
app~ance.
● Do not store this appWce outdoo- Do not
use this product near water-for example, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or near
a sink.
● This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine
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● Do not immerse power card or plug in wster,
● Keep power cord away from heated surfa~
● Do rtot let power cord ~ over edge of table
or connter. .
* Do not operate this appliance&it has a
damaged power cord or plug, Wit is not
working properly,
or ifit has been damaged
or drop~
● Do not operate oven without tie turntable and
turntable support seated and in plaw
● Do not Wow turntable to he restrided so tie
turntable cannot rotate.
● See door surface cleaning instmctions in tie Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
● This app~ance.shodd be serviced etiy by
qfied service peMnn& Contact nearest
autbotiti service fMiUty for examination,
repair or adjustmea~
● To reduce the risk of fire tithe oven catity:
—Do not overeookfaod; CareWy attend
apptianm if paper, plastic ar otier combustible
materi~s are placed bide the oven tofaciIitate
inking.
—Remove wire twist~ties and metal han~ea tiom
paper or plastic containers before plactig them in
tie ov~n.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
-Do not use ~yded paper products. Recycied
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
wntain metal Heoks which may cause arcing
or i@te. Paper products contining nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may tio ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn amssory
or
unless ym use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook pota~ They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
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—Do not operate the oven whfle empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fiie. If
by accident the oven shodd run empty a minute
or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at dl times-it saves
energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
—Do not me the oven for storage purpo= Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
—Hmaterkds inside oven should ignite, keep
oven door
clo~ turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power
at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
* Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containe~for example, closed jars-wi~
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave
ov~n could result in injury,
● Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
without their lids; especially meat wd
@gg
mixms.
* Don’t defrost frozen beverages in nmow
necked boties (~specidly carbonated beverag~s).
Even if the containers opened, pressure can build
up. ~is can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
*Use foti only as directed in this book. W
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove the top foil cover and return the
tray
to the box. men using foil in the microwave
oven,
keep it at least 1 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
* Gokware may beeome hot
bec%use of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the
cookware.
● Sometimm, the turntable can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
Q Foods cooked in tiquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more
rapidy than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean
the inside of the oven.
a ~ermometer-Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving
unless the thermom~ter
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven. Plastic cookware designed for
● Plastic eookw~
microwave cooking is very useti, but should be
used
carefu~y. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or cemmic rnaterids and may soften or char
if subjected to short periods of overcooking. b
longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
cookware
muld ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safo plastics ody and use them in
strictcompliancewiththecookwaremanufacturer’s
reconunendations. 2) Do not subject empty
cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit
chikken to use plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
● men cootig pork follow the directions
exactiy and always cook the meat to an intemd
temperature of at least 170°F. ~s assures that, in
the
remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the
meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
● Do not bofi eggs in a microwave oven. Ressure
wi~ buildup inside egg yolk and wtil cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
*Foods with wbrokeu outer
“skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yoks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to
allow steam to escape during
cooking.
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● Not d] plxtic wrap is mitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
● Spon@neous boti@-Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shordy after rsmovd from the
microwave oven. To prevent
burns
from splashing liquid, stir
the liquid briefly before removing
the container from the microwave
oven.
● t$BoilableW cw~= pouches ad ti*~Y
dosed plastic b~s should be sht, pierced or
vented as directed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resdting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers
should beat least
partially uncovered because they forma tight
seal.
When cooking with containers tighfly
coverd with plastic wrap, remove covering
carefully
and direct steam away from hands
and face.
. { ~fi.
*
burns. Be careful when opening
.*,,.A-
%
any containers of hot food,
includhg popcorn bags, cooking
pouches-fid-bxes. To prevent
-
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
SAW TmSE
INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure dl cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitible for microwaving.
Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or
glue 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
CUD filled with one
● 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.
.
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.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
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.
FIRST, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain
not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem. Action Panel
~XT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker Drive
write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Oven Interior
1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen.
Metal screen ~ermits viewinz of
foods and keeps microwave: confined
insi~e oven.
3.
Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
4.
Door Latch Release. Press to open door.
5.
Removable Wrntible Support. Turntable support
must be in place when using the turntable. The
support may be removed for cleaning.
6. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many frequently prepared foods.
7.
Removable ~rntable. 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.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking and reheating features)
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 CLEAWOFF pad.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PA~L
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power
level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
TIME COOK 1 & 2. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic power level 10.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter
the cooking time if you want to change from
automatic power level 10 (High).
POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to
3.7 ounces.
~HEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of a
variety of foods using different times and power
levels.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking, defrosting time, time of day, power level,
Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.
CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
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 O and “1:30” will appem in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3 (Low).
10. MIN/SEC T~ER. 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 cooking.
11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically sets
power levels and defrosting time.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 PO~R” and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET’ appears in the upper portion.
Touch the
CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and oven is
ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAWOFF pad.
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TIME ~
1&2 DEFROST I
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AUTO ~
I REHEAT popcoRN DEFROST I
+ CLOCK C*
II
START ~
12. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
13.
START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Cook with
choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest);
to Auto Defrost, with the oven setting the power levels
and cooking or heating times; to time kitchen tasks
with the Minute/Second Timer; and to set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second
Timer to delay the start of Time Cook or program a
hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook.

HOW TO USE THE mTE/SECO~ TMER
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The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
functions:
program a “holding time” between microwave
● It operates as a minute timer.
cooking functions. The time can range from one
● It can be set to delay cooking.
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
or standing time may be found in some of your
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes touch TIME COOK 1 & 2 and enter cook time.
and no seconds). Touch MIN/SEC
~MER and enter number of
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer
down. The timer signals when time is up. 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.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O 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.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold
mTrMERpad
time by touching MIN/SEC
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking
time.
START
Step 8: Touch START. As each
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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COOmG BY T~
Time Cook 1
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate,
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. see “How to Change Power Level” below.)
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
,0
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
START
Ill II
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 Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0
1
and O for one minute.
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
1. Press TIME COOK 1 &2.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook 2 Feature
The Time Cook 2 feature lets you set two time
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in 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 two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK 1 &2.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
How to Change Power Level
1.
Press TIME COOK 1 &2.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK
TIME I“ counts down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
shown counting down.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: 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.
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set Step 2: Touch the START pad.
time for 1-5 minutes. The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and
To Express Cook your food or beverage: shut off at the end of the programmed time.
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that
corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking
time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2
minutes of cooking time.
POPCOW
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
Light Microwave Popcorn
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
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1
Step 1: Touch POPCO~ pad.
[—] Step 1: Touch POPCO~ pad.
POPCORN
J
[
POPCORN
Step 2: Touch number pad 2.
)
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Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and
Step 3: Touch START pad.
display remaining time counting down shortly before
shut
Off.
Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:
Touch the POPCO~ ~
pad.Touchnumkrpad I ------ .
I for regular microwave 1-1 ! f
popcorn or touch number
IL{
pad 2 for light microwave
popcorn. Touch number ~
pad 9. A plus sign is displayd. The plus sign indicates
20 seconds is added to cooking time.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this:
Touch the
POPCO~
pad. Touch number pad 1
for regular microwave
popcorn or touch number
pad 2 for light microwave
popcorn. Touch
numkr
E
t-(l-fl—[-
1- ~f 1-
pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The finus sign
indicates 20 seconds less cmking time is
being provided.
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DEFROST~G BY T~
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the
grat advantages of
a microwave oven.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables,
fmits and frozen
dinners.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
● Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this
for more flexibility. The Auto Defrost setting is
prefemed for meat and poultry because the oven
sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
● See your 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.
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Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
START signals ~d 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 and 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 ● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
the package.
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
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● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
● 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.
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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
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
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.
Reheat
The Reheat feature is designed to automatically
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a
reheat a previously
cooke~ food. The oven turns
food group.
off automatically after a preset amount of time.
Touch just 3 pads to use reheat codes 1 to 6. (See
the Reheat Guide below).
Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
n
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven
START
will signal and display remaining
time counting down shortly before
shut Off.
1 (
REHEAT
To Reheat More Than One Serting
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
The serving size may
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch even be added after
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START. 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
Time
Code Display per serving
Foods Recommended
1 BREAD
20 sec.
Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods
2
MEATS
1 % min.
Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods
3
VEGS 1 X min.
Fruits and vegetables
4
BEV
1 X min.
Beverages
5 SAUCE
2% min. Soups, stews, sauces
6
PLATE
3% min. total 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the The oven calculates defrosting
the oven automatically sets the next page. Enter the food weight in time
and changes power levels
defrosting
times and power
pounds and tenths of a pound (see during defrosting to give even
levels for
you.
Conversion Guide below). Then
defrosting results.
touch START pad.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at the
front of the oven when you open the door.
It shows
nmEmH
Step 3: Enter weight. For
example, touch number pads 1
minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of
foods. You will need to know your food weight before
❑ mmmm
and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces. See
setting Auto Defrost. Conversion Guide below.)
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
n
Step 2: Touch the AUTO DEFROST
AUTO
pad.
n
START
DEFROST
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
shows the oven power level and the
defrost time counting down.
men defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4
times. Oven, light and
fan shut off.
S@nd Time
Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let
the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the If the weight of food is stated in
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are pounds and ounces, the ounces
given in the guide on the next page. must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1–2
.1
3
.2
65 .3
67
.4
8
.5
9-1o
.6
11
.7
12-13
.8
1*15
.9
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AUTO DEFROST G~E
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1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through
defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.
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RECOMMENDED
MIN.-MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME
Chops
I 0.1-6.Olbs. I Separate, turnoverandshieldwherenecessary. \ 5rninutes
Frankfurters, Sausage I 0.1- 6.Olbs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
I 2minutes
Ground Meat
I
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over, remove defrosted areas and 5 minutes
break apart.
Turn over and separate patties. Remove
5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
I
Beef Patties
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Roast 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Wbs 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
I 3W90minutes
I I
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
5 minutes
pieces. Shield if necess~.
I
Steak 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield. 5 minutes
Whole Chicken
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
run cold water
in
cavitv.
k
Turkey Breast
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
(breast side up) Turn over and shield. 20 minutes
in refrigerator;
run cold water
in
cavity.
Chicken Pieces
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Sepwateandremovedefrostedpieces.
I 5 minutes I
Comish hens (whole)
0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield where necessary.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in
cavitv.
Comish hens (split)
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. Turn over and shield.
I 5 minutes
Fish fillets I 0.1- 6.0 lbs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
I 5 minutes
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Turn over and shield tail and head.
5 minutes;
hold under cold
I rurming water.
Edges or thin meas of meat wi]l defrost more rapidly than other ~eas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAm TERMS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to stirt with a familiar recipe. fiowing how
the food should look and
tiste 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
overcoohng.
● 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 coo~ng.
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 comer
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. [n 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
occasioned 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 Mcrowave 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. Comers 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.
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.
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~AT~G OR RE~AT~G G~E
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.
4.
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.
Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
or bubbling around
edges of dish does not necessarily mean
food is heated throughout.
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I
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Item Amount Power Level Time
Bakery Foods
Cake, ;offee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piece Low (3) 1/4 to 1/2 min.
nut or fruit bread
9 inch cake or Low (3) 1 X to 4 min.
12 rolls or doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 min.
6 to 8 Medium (5)
1 to 2 min.
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie
1 slice 1/2 to 1 min.
(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie Meal-High (7) 2X to 5 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)
2X to 5 min.
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups 1X to 4 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz.
per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
Rce and pasta (23-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese. etc.
(3/4-1 cup per serving)
to 2 pieces
1 to 3 min.
to 2 servings
1 to 2 min.
to 2 1 to 1 X min.
to 2 servings
1 to 2fi min.
to 2 servings
2fi to 5 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1 to 2X min.
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce (23-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2X to 5 min.
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 2 vegetables
1 plate
2X to 4 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min.
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, 1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min.
etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1 to 4 min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 min.
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large pieces or wbole: asparagus spears. com on the cob, etc.
1 to 2 servings
I to 3 min.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings 1
fi to 4 min.
Small pieces: peas. beans, corn. etc. (1/2 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
1 to 3 min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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DEFROST~G G~E
1.
2.
Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well
using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l). stand a few minutes.
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.
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls ( 1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls 3
to 6 min. Rearrange after half of time.
(approx. 12 oz.)
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fine@, frozen (1 lb.)
8 to 12 min.
Shellf~h, small pieces 5 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after firsthalf
(1 lb.)
of time.
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3
to 7 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min. per lb. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 6 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.)
5 to 8 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 11 to 16 min. per lb.
Use Power Level Warm (l).
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to
10 min. per lb. Place
unwrap~d 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, 15 to 22 Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
Cut Up (2X to 3 Ibs.) 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.
Chicken, whole
20 to 28 Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and
(2X to 3 lbs.) turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
8 to 16 min. per lb. 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.
~rkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
5 to 10 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.
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Vegetables
Vegebble Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(frozenspears)
1 lb. 7X to 10 min.,
Meal-High (7)
Sti to 8 min.
In 1
X-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt, casserole.
(frozenspears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen ~een)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
10-oz. package
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
12 to 17 min.
6fi to 9 min.
6fi to 9 min.
In 1
fi-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole,
place 2 tablespoons water.
In
1 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 bunch 19 to 25 min.
In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater.
Broccoh
(fresh cut)
(freshspears)
1 bunch (1 X to 1 X Ibs.)
1 bunch (1 X to 1 X Ibs.)
7A to 10 min
9 to 13 min.
In2-qt.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped)
(frozenspears)
10-oz. package
1O-OZ.package
5fi to 8 min.
5% to 8 min.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min.
7fi to 10 min. In
1 K- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or
3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
6X to 9 min.
5k to 8 min. In
1 X-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In
I-qt. casserole,place2tablespoonswater.
CaulMower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package
9 to 14 min.
9 to 17 min.
5X to 8 min.
In2-qt.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In2-qt.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In
I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozenkernel) 10-oz. package
4X to 8 min. Inl-qt.casserole,place2tablespoonswater.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3X to 5 min.
perear In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If com
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
5X to 7 min.
2X to 4 min. per ear
Mixed,vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 4X to 8 min.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh,shelled)
(frozen) 2 lbs. unshelled
10-oz. package
9 to 12 min.
4fi to 8 min. In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh. cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole.
sweet or white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)
11 to 14 min
2fi to 5 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after
half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel
onturntable,1 inch apart in circulararrangement.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, choppd
and lea~
] O to 16 OZ.
10-oz. package
5X to 8 min.
5X to 8 min. In2-qt. casserole,placewashedspinach. In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespns water.
Squash
(fresh,summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
1 lb. sliced
4fi to 7 min.
7X to 11 min.
In 1 fi-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each) Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of
baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven.
The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched.
The control panel can be damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. 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 on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and
wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY
~LL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
Removable Turntable and firntible Support.
Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable
and support for cleaning of the oven floor or
turntable. 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.
Special note when
using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If
grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of
a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon
Ami@ brand cleanser.
After using Bon
Ami@ brand cleanser, rinse and dry
thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon
Arni@ brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
How to Clean the Outiide
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a
dry towel.
Control Panel. 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.
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
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.
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