GE JVM1190 User manual

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Microwave Oven
FRESH
VEG FROZEN VEG
CANNED
VEG
DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
TEMP
COOK
TIME COOK
I & II
HELP
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REMINDER CLOCK
SURFACE
LIGHT
AUTO
NIGHT LIGHT
SOUND
LEVEL TIMER
ON/OFF
AM/PMVENT FAN
POPCORN BEVERAGE
SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COMBINATION
BAKE
ROAST
BROIL
HI-LO
BAKE
HI-LO
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0
8
START CLEAR
OFF
ADD
30 SEC.
POWER
LEVEL
DELAY
START
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
PAUSE
SCROLLSPEED
DISPLAYON/OFF
EXPRESSCOOK 1-6
CHICKEN FISH BAKED
POTATO
REHEAT
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JVM1190
Owner’s Manual

■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 9.
■Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
■Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
■ Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open
since open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
■
Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■
Do Not Operate the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven
door close properly and that
there is no damage to the:
door (bent)
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■
The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
WARNING!
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■This over-the-range oven was
designed for use over ranges
no wider than 42 inches. It
may be installed over both
gas and electric cooking
equipment.
■Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
■Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
■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 or near a sink.
■Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
■Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
■See door surface cleaning
instructions in the
Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven
section of this manual.
■To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Do not cover the shelf or any
other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the
microwave/convection oven.
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if 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
should 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.
■This appliance should be
serviced only 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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Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■The temperature probe in
the microwave but not
inserted in the food.
■The metal shelf not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
■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.
■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.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
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■ SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not heat
any liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After heating,
let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
■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.
■Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after
removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can
build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
■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.
■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 will be killed and
meat will be safe to eat.

Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware
which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
■If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
■If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
■Do not use paper products
when the microwave/
convection oven is operated
in the convection or
combination mode.
■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.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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■“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 3/4²high; 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.
■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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The fan will operate
automatically under certain
conditions (see the
Automatic
Fan
section). Take care to
prevent the starting and
spreading of accidental cooking
fires while the vent fan is in use.
■Clean the underside of the
microwave often. Do not
allow grease to build up on
the microwave or the fan
filters.
■In the event of a grease fire
on the surface units below
the microwave oven, smother
a flaming pan on the surface
unit by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a flat tray.
■Use care when cleaning the
vent fan filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners,
may damage the filters.
■When flaming foods under
the microwave, turn the vent
fan off. The fan, if operating,
may spread the flame.
■Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite and spread if
the microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use
adequate sized cookware and
use high heat on surface units
only when necessary.
THE VENT FAN
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use 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.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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Read and follow this Safety
Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you
use your microwave oven.
That’s important, because
your new microwave oven
will be part of your family
for many years. And we hope
you will be part of ours for a
long time to come.
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
#
#You can find them on a label inside
the oven.
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GE& You,
AService Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your microwave oven
properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your
microwave oven.
Read this Manual
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
If You Need Service
Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy. . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . .6, 7
The Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . 12–15
Microwave/Convection Cooking. . . 16, 17
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–27
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Temperature Features. . . . . . . . . . . 29–33
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–38
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–42
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–48
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service. . . . . . . 49, 50
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Customer Service
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the Oven
Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be
securely latched for the microwave to operate.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be
securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven
will
Temp Cook, Convection Temperature Bake, Combination
Temperature Bake,
or Combination Roast.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Grease Filters.
Cooktop Light.
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Filler Panel Kits
■ JX40WH—White
■ JX41—Black
■ JX40AL—Almond
When replacing a 36²or 42²range hood, filler panel kits fill in the
additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet
installation. Each kit contains two 3²-wide filler panels. Two kits
are needed for a 42²opening.
Filter Kits
■ JX81—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to
the outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
■ JX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in
the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low
model.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Optional Kits
Door Latches.
Temperature Probe.
Use with Temp Cook, Convection
Temperature Bake, Combination Temperature Bake,
or Combination Roast only.
Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor
when convection or combination cooking. For sensor
combination cooking or convection broiling, the shelf
must be on the upper supports. Remove the shelf for
microwave-only cooking.
Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip pan and a spatter shield.
See the
Convection Broiling section for instructions.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
You can cook with convection heat, microwaves, or a combination of both.
You can cook by time or temperature.
You can also let the microwave choose the settings automatically by using
the sensor features.
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DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
TIME COOK
I & II
4
132
BAKE
BROIL
HI-LO
BAKE
HI-LO
56
ADD
30 SEC.
POWER
LEVEL
CONVECTION
EXPRESS COOK 1-6
COMBINATION CONVECTION
FRESH
VEG FROZEN VEG
CANNED
VEG
POPCORN BEVERAGE
SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COMBINATION
CHICKEN FISH BAKED
POTATO
REHEAT
TEMP
COOK BAKE ROAST
BAKE
HI-LO
COMBINATION COMBINATION
CONVECTION
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DEFROST
AUTO/TIME

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Cooking Controls
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time.
Press once or twice
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time.
Press twice
Convection BAKE Oven temperature and amount of
cooking time.
Combination BAKE HI-LO Oven temperature and amount of
Press once or twice cooking time.
Convection BROIL HI-LO High or Low temperature automatically
Press once or twice selected. Enter amount of broiling time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1–10.
Temperature Features—Probe Cooking
Press Enter
TEMP COOK Food temperature.
Convection BAKE Oven temperature and food temperature.
Combination BAKE HI-LO Oven temperature and food temperature.
Press once or twice
Combination ROAST MEDIUM automatically selected.
Press once
Combination ROAST WELL automatically selected.
Press twice
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
Sensor Combination Press START.
CHICKEN
Sensor Combination Press START.
FISH
Sensor Combination Press START.
BAKEDPOTATO
Sensor Cook POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Sensor Cook BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
Sensor Cook REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
Sensor Cook CANNED VEG Starts immediately!
Sensor Cook FRESH VEG Starts immediately! more/less time
Sensor Cook FROZEN VEG Starts immediately!
Press Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight.
Press once
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About microwave/convection cooking.
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Microwave Convection Combination
Cooking Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy
Method distributed evenly for food to produce browned and convection heat
fast, thorough cooking. exteriors and seal in juices. combine to cook foods.
Heat Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and
Source circulating heated air.
Heat Heat produced within Heat conducted from Food heats from instant
Conduction food by instant energy outside of food to inside. energy penetration and
penetration. heat conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits Fast, high-efficiency Aids in browning and Shortened cooking
cooking. Oven and seals in flavor. Cooks time from microwave
surroundings do not some foods faster energy, plus browning
get hot. Easy clean-up. than regular ovens. and crisping from
convection heat.
Comparison Guide
Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves.
The movement of the microwaves through the food creates heat
and cooks most foods faster than regular methods. Microwave
cooking heats the food, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the
food. It creates even browning and sealed-in flavor by the motion
of hot air over the food surfaces.
Using a combination of microwave and convection cooking is also
an option.
You can cook by time or by temperature. When cooking by
temperature, the temperature probe monitors the internal
temperature of the food to let you know when it is ready.
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Heat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YES
Glass-Ceramic
(Pyrex
®
,Fire King
®
,
Corning Ware
®
, etc.)
Ceramic (cookware
YES YES YES
with no metal trim)
Metal NO YES NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NO
Microwave-Safe Plastics YES NO SOMETIMES*
Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NO
Paper Products YES NO NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
Cookware Guide
Convection Cooking
Metal pans
are recommended for all types of baked products.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because
they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins
because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light,
tender crust.
Use
glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes for egg and
cheese recipes because they are easier to clean.
Combination Cooking
Use glass or glass-ceramic baking containers. Do not use cookware
with metal trim. It may cause arcing which can damage the
cookware, the shelf or the oven.
Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 400°F.) may
be used.
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About changing the power level.
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
TimeCook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power
level may also be changed during time countdown.
Press TIMECOOKI & II or select Time Defrost.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
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 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on
High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 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 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:
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 for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook I & II
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press
TIME COOK I & II.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check
the food. Close the door and press
START to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
TIME COOK I & II.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
TIME COOK I & II again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE:Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch 18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish
after half of time.
( frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.