GE JVM192K User manual

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M;crowave/Convection Oven
Safety Instructions ....................3-6
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Microwave Energy .............. 3
_Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil .................................. 4, 38, 39
::: Automatic Fan Feature ................................. 7
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.... Broiler Pan ........................... 5. 10, 12, 38, 39
Clock.................................................................. 8
::: 'Combination Cooking ......................... 35-38
Control Panel .............................................. 8, 9
....:::;:: Convection Cooking ............. 33, 34.38, 39
Cookware and Accessories 12
Cookware Reference Guide ...................... 40
Exhaust Fan ........7
Features .....10
........ Microwave Cooking ........................ 7. 13-31
Add 30 Seconds 16
,:::: Auto Cook .......................................... 24- 31
Auto Defrost ....................................... 20, 21
Auto Reheat ....................................... 2 2, 23
Auto Start/Reminder 16
Cooking by Temperature ................ 1820
:......... Cooking by Time 14- 16
Cooking Complete Reminder ............... 10
Defrosting by Time 17, 18
Delayed Cooking 13
•Express Cook Feature 16
H0ldTime................................................... 13
Micr0wavingTips....................................... 7
Minute/SecondTimer..................... 13,14
Popcorn ................... 32
Power Levels ...8, 11, 13-15, 17-20, 35
Oven Shelf.A, 5, 10, 12,22,24,28.32, 35
Probe ................ 4, 9-11, 18-20, 34, 36 38
_Problem Solver .......................44, 45
......... More questions ?...call
_:_:::: GE Answer Center_'800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ................... 4 0.43
Cleaning Guide ............................................. 4 1
: • i_: ExhaustFan................................................... 42
;:: GreaseFilter.................................................. 42
Light Bulb Replacement ............................ 43
_Installation .........................................42
..... AdapterPlugs.............................................. 42
Extension Cords ........................................... 42
.:i::;_::iii!;;iiii;:i:ii:!_! Grounding instructions .............................. 42
Consumer Services ..................47
Appliance Registration ................................. 2
:Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2
Warranty ........................................ Back Cover
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using 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 on the
left side wall of the control panel
seen when the door is open.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send
in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If
you move, or if you are not the
original purchaser, please write to
us, stating model and serial
numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) thatsold you the oven.
Save time 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
aroundthe 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.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
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
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details--including
your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Read
EXPOSURE TO
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MICROWAVEE RGY
appliance. the
surfaces.
(c) DoNot Operate the oven !f it is damaged. It
is particul_,dy important that the oven door
close properly and that there is nodamage to
the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Notbe adjusted_or
repaired by anyone except:ipr-opedyqualified
service Personnel. ....
following:
A
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read and follow :the specific ,Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy'" above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Groundin_
Instructions section.
•Use this applianceonly for its intended use as
described in this manual. Donot use corrosive
chemicals or vaporsin this appliance. This
microwave/convection oven is specifically
designed to heator cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
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Oo"ot store anything directly on top a
ithe microwave oven _vhen theioven
isin operation. "_ _::
Donot immerse power cord or plug:__" Water.
•Keep power cord awayfrom heat_
•Do not let power cord hang over i_ge of table
orcounter. •
• Donot operate this appliance:ff it has a
damaged po_r_€ord or#ug, iif it isnot
working properly, or if it!has been damaged
or drop-I_d.
or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, dose supervisionis
necessary when used by children.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
aterialsare placed insidethe overtto facilitate
cooking.
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microwave ovens.
--Do not overcook potatoes, Keycould dehydrate - Donot cover the shelf orany other part
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the microwave/convection oven.
• Cookware may _e hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may:he needed to
handle the cookware.
• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can
become too hot to touch, Be careful-'touching the
floor and walls during and after cooking.
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•Foods cooked in hqmds (such as pasta) may te
to boil over more rapidly'° than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning sectionis)for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
- Thermometer--Do not useregular cooking
or oven thermometers when cooking by
probe.
• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be usedin a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.
•Do not use paper products when the
microwave/convection oven is operated in
the convection or combination mode.
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
•Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food
or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the oven. damage oven
walls and damage the temperature probe.
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•Plastic cookware.--Plastic cookware designed
for microwavecooking is very useful, but should
manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
complete supervision.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 1700E Thisassuresthat, in
the remote possibility thattrichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat,
•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,
• Foods with unbroken outer "skin":
and egg yolks (see previous caution)
should be pierced to allow steam to
escapedu.ring cooking. .
•Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
. pontaneous boifing--.Under certain
special circumstances, liquids may
start to boil during or shortly after
removal fromthe microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing
liquid, stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
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•Hot,foods and steam can cause
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•Useof shelfaccessory.
--Remove the shelf from oven when not in use,
cookware. They may be hot.
insidethe oven tOprevent product damage.
Use of shelf with Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or
Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the
Auto Cook.AutoReheat or Popcornsections}.
--Do not use the drip pan or spatter shield while
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The Exhaust Hood .
. Have it installed and pm_ly grounded by a
qualifiedinstaller. Seethe special installation
booldetpa_ed with the microwave oven.
• The exhaust fan in the 0ven_li o_rate
automatically under ee_in conditions (see
Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is
operating, caution is required to prevent the
starting and spreading of accidental cooking
fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this
reason:
--Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may igni[e and spread if
exhaustfanis Operating Tominimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware
use high heat only when necessary.
-In the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface unit
by coveringpan completely with
wellq'itting lid. cookie sheet or
flat tray,
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_Clean the _ent hod often; Do not allow grease
'_to:tyaild upon the. hood or the filter,
--U& care when cleaning the vent h_ filter,
--When flaming foods under the h_, turn
the fan off. The fan, if O_rating, may spread
the flame,
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
and Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost fromyourGE supplier.
JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (formodel JVMi92K).
JX41 Filler Panel Kit (formode! JVM19OK);
JXSICharcoal Filter Kit fiwnon-vented installation.
lhis microwave oven is UL listed for installationover electric and gas ranges. I
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MICROWAVING TIPS
• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for
microwaving."
• If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish-you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup filled with one
cup 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.
• 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 rearran_jnp_ Check the Cookbook supplied.
•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.
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage
conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts
of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed
to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.
Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will
automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave
oven controls have been turned off.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL
The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of afinger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand. With
your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave
or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both
methods. Also automatic microwave cooking (Auto Cook) and automatic
microwave defrosting (Auto Defrost), and automatic combination
temperature cooking (Auto Roast). Or you may make your own programs
to suit your own cooking needs.
PANEL
°DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheat code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. CONVECTION COOK. When convection
cooking, touch this pad before entering desired
oven time and temperature.
3. CONVECTION BROIL. Touch this pad
for broiling. Be sure to use spatter shield and
broil pan.
4. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset
amount of time using automatic power level 10
or change power level after setting time.
5. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.
6. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
7. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
8. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter time
of day or cooking time, internal food temperature
when using probe, oven temperature, power level,
cooking codes, food weights and broil code.
9. AUTO START/REMINDER. Allows you to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day--up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock.
10. START. Touch this pad to begin any function.
11. VENT FAN. Touch HIGH, LO or OFF for fan
speed.
12. COMBINATION AUTO ROAST. Touch
this pad and roast by using a combination of
microwave speed and convection browning.
13. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad to
either cook by time or internal food temperature
with microwave speed and convection browning
alternating during the cooking cycle.
14. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30
seconds to the cook time as it's counting down.
15. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking
or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
16. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90°E,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to
one hour.
17. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
18. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
19. MIN/SEC TIMER. This features uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both a
kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
20. 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 appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
22. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light. Touch
NIGHT to turn on night light.
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The panel displays five 8's on the upper portion and
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears
in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF 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
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Temperature Probe
'PROBE" Appears in the Display
.Probe has been forgotten when Combination Auto
Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.
.Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
.Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you
programmed a function that doesn't need the probe.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook/Hold)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display "End" and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
Door must be securely latched
for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in oven.
4. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe. Probe must be securely
inserted into receptacle before
oven will start any temperature or
Auto Roast cooking.
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Temperature Probe. Probe
measures internal food
temperature. The probe must
be used when cooking by
temperature in microwave,
convection or combination
modes.
Shelf. The metal shelf must be in
place on the oven floor when
using convection or combination
cooking. Remove the shelf when
microwave-only cooking.
Touch Control Panel and
Digital Display. For detailed
information on each feature,
see Your Touch Control Panel
section.
8. Hood Controls.
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON, NIGHT
or OFF.
9. Grease Filters.
10. Cooktop Light.
11. Oven Floor.
12. Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip
pan and a spatter shield. See
Convection Broiling section for
instructions.
NOTE: Oven light and oven
vent(s) are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
Rating plate is located on the left
side wall of the control panel seen
when the door is open.

WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety
of food preparation options. Microwave cooking
uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than
regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats
food directly, not the cookware or the interior of
the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is
particularly convenient because less time is
spent in food preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air.
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-
in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the
food surfaces.
Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and
accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply
preset the length of cooking time desired and your
oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by
temperature, by these methods, using the temperature
probe to determine the doneness by the internal
temperature of the food. This method takes the
guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off
automatically when the food reaches the desired
temperature.
The Automatic Cooking Control (Auto Cook) feature
does your microwave cooking for you. It's easy and
convenient--just follow the step-by-step instructions
in this manual. A sensor detects steam from the food
and automatically adjusts cooking time and power
level for best results.
Combination Auto Roast is a cooking function that
uses the temperature probe. You simply select from
4 Combination Auto Roast codes, and the oven
automatically adjusts power level, oven temperature
and internal food temperature to cook the food the
way you want it.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time
and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate
code number from 1 to 6 for the food you are
defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds
and tenths of a pound and touch the START pad.
The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes
power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting
results.
The Auto Start/Reminder feature lets you program the
oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you're
not at home. The Reminder feature can be used like
an alarm clock.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
Comparison Guide
Microwave Convection Combination
:At
COOKING
METHOD Microwave energy is
distributed evenly throughout
the oven tbr thorough, fast
cooking of tbod.
Hot air circulates around
tbod to produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
Microwave energy and convection
heat combine to cook tbods in up to
one-half the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing in juices.
HEAT Microwave energy.
SOURCE Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulating
heated air.
HEAT Heat produced within food
CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration.
Heat conducted from
outside of tbod to inside. Food heats from instant energy from
penetration and heat conducted from
outside of tbod.
BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking.
Oven and surroundings do
not get hot. Easy clean-up.
Aids in browning and seals
in flavor. Cooks some tbods
faster than regular ovens.
Shortened cooking time from
microwave energy, plus browning
and crisping fi-om convection heat.
Read this book to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide
variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle. 11
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COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware
Heat-Resistant Glass,
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex@,
Fire King ®, Coming
Ware ®,etc.)
Ceramic
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Plastic Films and Wraps
Paper Products
Straw, Wicker and Wood
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
Microwave Convection
YES YES
Combination
YES
YES YES YES
NO YES NO
NO NO NO
YES NO YES*
YES NO NO
YES NO NO
YES NO NO
NOTE: For more information on the proper use of cookware in your
oven, see your Microwave Convection Cookbook.
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
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 crest.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to
the cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are
recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim
as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or
metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware
(safe to 400°F.) may be used, but it is not recommended
for foods requiring cresting or all-around browning,
because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
METAL SHELF
ACCESSORY_
Microwave Convection Combination Broil
NO YES YES YES
BROILER
PAN
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NO NO NO YES
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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
The Minute/Second Timer
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing
functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
•It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
program a "holding time" between microwave
cooking functions. The time can range from one
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or
standing time may be found in some of your own
recipes fir in the Cookbook supplied.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down.
Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes "End,"
and display shows time of day.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For
example, touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cook
time. Touch MINtSEC TIMER and enter number
of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. When
delaying a temperature cooking function which
uses the temperature probe, be sure the probe is
in food before touching START.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost afrozen 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 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME i
DEFROST
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 time by
MIN/SEC ] touching MINISEC TIMER pad.
TIMER
Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for
ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME
COOK I & 11 pad.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
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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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
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Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another
program is running. First setup the other program and
touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within three seconds.
NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work
while Auto Start/Reminder, Combination Auto Roast,
Auto Defrost or Auto Cook are running.
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my
defrost, hold and cook instructions?
AThe oven will automatically rearrange your
program. Defrosting will always come first, then
hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a
food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do
is program in defrost and amount of time. Then
program the hold time. Be sure to put the thawed
dish in the refrigerator promptly.
Q.
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NOTE: 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.
I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting
time but it defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
When instructions conflict, the oven carries out
the last instruction. You may have set the oven
to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and
then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for
2 minutes.
COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected
amount of time.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a /
cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1
teaspoon of
instant coffee
and stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME
COOK I & 11 pad.
kJ
_] Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads I, 0
and 0 for one minute.
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
"How to Change Power Level" on next page.)
START 1 Step 4: Touch the START pad.
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Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook 11 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.
/ Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
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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 I & 11.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL
pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Step 7: Touch START.
Step 8: "POWER 10" is displayed and Cook Time 1
is shown counting down.
Step 9: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second
power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown
counting down.
Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes "End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 11: Open the door.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the
recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my
food was not done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due to time or location,
many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to
prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum
time, test the food for doneness and cook the food
a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my
power level. When I touched START, however,
my oven didn't come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I & 11 pad must be touched
before setting the power level otherwise your oven
will not begin cooking.
Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10
(High). What do I need to do?
A. To change power level, touch the POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level.
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door
and press the START pad. The timer must be reset
for cooking to resume unless time is remaining
on timer.
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
time for 1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
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.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The oven will automatically signal, flash "End" and
shut off at the end of the programmed time.
Add 30 Seconds
[ADD30
SECONDS ]The Add 30 Seconds feature provides
a convenient way to extend cooking
time by 30 seconds while the oven
timer is counting down. It will add
30 seconds to the time shown each
time the pad is touched.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day--up to a 12-hour delay.
JAUTOSTART!Step 1: Touch AUTO
AUTO START START/REMINDER pad.
/ REMINDER
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to
leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
[AUTOSTART! Step 1: Touch AUTO
AUTOSTART START/REMINDER pad.
[ REMllW_ ]
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later).
Step 3: Touch START pad.
The reminder is now set at
the time you programmed, and
will signal you at that time with
a beeping sound until you open
the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The
display will show REM until the oven door is
opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the AUTO
START/REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be
displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because
the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels
for you.
• Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
• See your Cookbook for defrosting guides.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the
oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
] Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in your Cookbook. For example, touch
pads 4,0 and O for 4 minutes.
] Step 4: Touch START. When
START the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes "End," then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open
the door, remove the package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package.
• For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• Your Cookbook has a defrosting guide.
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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.
Q. Why don't the defrosting times in the
Cookbook seem right for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages. Defrosting time can
vary according to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated in your
Cookbook. If your food is still not completely
thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods should not be completely thawed
before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly
frozen.
Q. Can Iopen the door during Time Defrost to
check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during
most microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the
door and press START. The oven begins operating
if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook I &II setting is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult
to cook precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from
90°E to199°E and maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" when
preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use
the probe when you want to Convection Cook or
Combination Cook to a preferred internal
temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture
at right. ) The probe must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use your probe
properly, follow directions on the next page.
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How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place probe so that point rests in
center of the thickest meaty part of
roast, or into the cut end or
meatiest part of boneless ham or
lamb. Point should not touch bone,
fat or gristle. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert probe into center of
lowest large muscle or joint.
Insert probe into meatiest part of
inner thigh, below and parallel to
the leg of a whole turkey.
For dishes such as meatloaf or
casserole, insert probe into center.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD
pad.
Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for 150°E
I Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
POWER ITouch 5 for medium power.
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/ Step 5: Touch START. If internal
8TART J temperature of the roast is less than
90°E, display will show "COOL"; if
temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 150°E is reached, the oven will sound
and display "HOLd." The oven will then hold the
temperature.
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OFF
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad
to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
•Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
•Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
•Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods I can't Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen
whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are
also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It's
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I
touched the START pad?
A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable
end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not
inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven.
Q. Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at
different temperatures?
A. Yes. The temperature probe gives you the freedom
to cook different portions of food at different
temperatures to suit individual eating styles.
Simply place probe in food and change
temperature setting as needed.
AUTO DEFROST
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting time and power
levels for you. You choose the appropriate code
number from 1to 6 for the food you are defrosting,
then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of
a pound (See Conversion Guide on next page) and
touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting time
and changes power levels during defrosting to give
even defrosting results.
When the oven reaches approximately half of the total
defrosting time, the display flashes "TURn," telling
you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting
until door is opened and START is touched again.
After defrosting time is complete, the oven
automatically turns off.
How to Set Auto Defrost
NOTE: Before you begin, check the Automatic
Defrosting guide for minimum and maximum food
weights for each code number. You will need to know
your food weight and corresponding code before
beginning.
Step 1: Remove frozen meat from package and place
in microwave-safe dish. Place in oven and close door.
] Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST
4UI]IIlIIEF. pad.
[_ _ []_j_ _j Step 3: Touch number pad 4.
Step 4: Touch number pad 3 and O for weight of 3 lbs.
/ Step 5: Touch START pad. Defrost
START J time begins counting down on
display.
Step 6: When 1/2
the defrosting time is
completed, the oven
signals and "TURn"
flashes on display
instead of time counting
down. Open door and
turn package over.
Step 7:Close door and touch the START pad. Display
shows remaining defrosting time counting down.
Step 8: When defrosting
time is completed, oven
signals, "End" flashes,
and oven turns off.
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