GE Monogram ZEM200 Series User manual

Owner's
Manual
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZEM200 Series
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ld tch en p1 a m_m_i_]g fl exibili tv. Wh etl] er yol_ chose it {or its p n ri ty of design, pra cti ca] coold m_g {ca t _ res
or assid_olls atte]/tiom/ to detail--or {kn" a]] of these reaso]/s--yoll ]] tim/(] that vom" Morn]gram
microwave ovem/'s slq:)er]or blend of form am/(l fimction wi]] delight y(m ti)r years to come.
The im/{brmat]on on the fbIIowim/g pages wiI] help yoll operate amid mah/taim/vom" microwave
ovem/ properly.
ContenL_ Adapter P]llgs ......................... 7
Ahm/imm/ Foil .................. 5, 15, 22
Appham/ce Registrath)n .................. 3
Ailto Featm'e ......................... ] 7
Amo Defrost ....................... 17
Care aN/d C]eanim/g .................... 23
Corn/sin//er SerG ces .................. 3, 27
CookiN/g Comm'ols ..................... 10
ExteN/s]on Cords ....................... 8
Featm'es of Yore" ()veto/ .................. 9
C,rom/di m/glnsmlctions ................. 7
Microwave-Sa{e Cookware ............... 6
Mode] a_/d Serial Nm//ber I,ocatio_/ ....... 3
Other Features .................... 20, 2 ]
(:him ],ock-Om ..................... 2(1
(;1 ock ............................. 20
Cooki_/g Complete Remi_/der . ......... 20
Delay Start ......................... 21
H el p .............................. 2 0
Re m h/der . ......................... 21
Scroll Speed ........................ 20
Start/Praise ........................ 20
Tim er O n /()_t ...................... 2 ]
Tm'_/tab] e .......................... 2 ]
Power I,eve]s ......................... ] ]
Preca_lti{ms to ,k_(lid P(>ssib]e Expos_lre to
Excessive Microwave E_/ergy ............. 2
Problem Solver . ...................... 24
Tim e Featm'es ..................... ]2-] 6
Add 30 Seconds ..................... 16
Express (:ook ...................... ]6
Time Cook ...................... 12, 13
Time De@ost .................... 14, 15
Se_/sor Featm'es ................... IS, 19
Beverage .......................... ]S
Ch icke_] /Fis h ....................... ]9
Popcor_/ ........................... ]8
Potato ............................ ]9
Re h eat ............................ ]9
Vegetable .......................... ]9
Safety I]/str_lct]o_/s ................... 4-8
Warra_/ty ..................... Back Cover
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since opel>door operation can result
in harmflll exposure t{> microwave energy,
It is ilnp{>rtai]t not t{> {leli_at or tan]per with
the satHv interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between tile {>veil fl'ont
lace and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surthces.
(c)
(d)
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly ai]d that there is i]o dan]age to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surtaces.
The Oven Should Not be ac!justed or repaired by
ai]voi]e except properly qualified service pei_oi]i]el.

B@)r
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Read this ma]mal carehd]v. It is im_teN_ded to
he] I} _o_0,operate amid n]aim_taim__om'• m_ew
Keep it ham_dy for am_swers to ,ore" qltestions.
Write
dowrz the
modal
See the Feamres of Yom" Ove]] section fi>r
m ode] am_d serial m_Im_ bet 1oca t] oral
These ram]bets are also ore? the ( o]/sHmer
Product ()wnership Registration Card
]m_ch_ded ]m_this mmmaL
Before sendh-lg in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Nm_ber
Serial Nm_ber
[Jse th ese m__tm bets iN_am_) correspon deN_ce or
service calls co]?ce]']?]m?g )ollr microwave ovem
i,iyou
r ceived a
damaged
OgJgTg
[mme(;[iatel'_ co]ltact the dealer (or bltilder)
that sold _ol0 the o*,'e]/.
Before vo++ req_test service_ check the Problem [t lists ca_tses of mimn" operati_g problems that
Solver ]_ the back ot this mamml. ,ol0 ca_ correct yore'serf.
service
To obta]_ service, see the (;o_sm_er Services
page ]_ the back of this mam*al.
_'e're proHd of our service a_d waist _'+>_to be
pleased. If {or some reason _o_ are _ot happy
wit]] the service vow*receive, here are the steps
to fi)]]ow fin" fm'ther help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced vo_*r
applia_ce. Expla]_ why yo_ are _ot pleased.
h_ most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if"_o_ are still _lot pleased, write all the
details--i_ch_di_g )ore _ph+me mm_ber--to:
]\.'la]_qoer C_st+>mer I).e]atio]_s
_pplim_ce Park
l,o_tis',ille, K} 40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFE TY PtLE CA UTIONS
WbeN_ I_sim_gelectrical appliames, basic sa{etv
precm_tiom_s shol_]d be tbHowe(L im_dm]im_g the
.4,WARNING-To redl_ce the
risk o{ bm'_s, electric shock, fire, im_iur)
to persom_s or exposm'e to excessive
microwave eN_ergy:
o Read and follow the specific "Precal_tio]_s
to A_oid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Em_ergy _ o_ page 2.
* This appliance must be ,grounded. Com_m?ect
orally to properly groin?deal oudet. See
Grom?dim?g lm?strl?(tiol?s sect]ol? o17 page 7.
o Install or locate this appliance o_y in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
* Be certain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
comxtertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
o Use this appliance r!lly for its intended
use as described in this guide. Do m?oti_se
corrosive chemicals or vapurs ira?tl?is
appliam?ce. This microwave ove_/ is specifically
designed to beat, (hv or cook tood, am] is
m?oti m?tel? de d for 1ab ora tor_ or ira?dl_stri a] I_se.
*Do not cover or block any opemngs on
tbe appliance.
o Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do m)t
_?se this product ]lear water--for example,
i_? a wet basemel?t, _?ear a swimm]_?g pool
_?ear a si_?k or i_? similar ]ocat]ol?s.
* Tbls microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
*Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
* Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not mount the microwave oven over
or near any purtion of a beating or cookh_g
appliance.
*Do not motmt this appliance over asink.
* Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is hi operation.
* Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
*Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged
or dropped. If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using
a power cord avMdable from General Electric.
* See door surface clea_ing instructions i_? tb e
Care am] C]em?i_?g section? (s) of this mamm].
*This appliance must o_y be serviced by
qualified service persom_eL Col?tact _?earest
a_?tbori zed servi ce {bci]ity {or exa mi_?atiom
repair or a({}_?stme_?t.
*As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
. To reduce the risk of fke in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook food. Carefl?Hv atte_?d
applia_?ce whel? paper; plastic or other
c(mflmstib]e materials are placed i_?side
the ove_? to fitci]itate cooki_?g.
-- Remove wire twistoties and metal handles
from paper ur pk/stic co_?tai_?ers beflwe
p]aci_?g them h? the ovem
-- Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do _?ot leave paper produ( ts, cookb?g
/?tel?si]s or ibm] ]_? t]? e ove_? wh e_? _?ot i_? i?se.
-- If materials inside oven ignite, keep !)ve]?
door c1 osefL [tH'_? ove_] 1?_} a _?d disco_? _? ec[
[/o_,er cord, o1" shlK ot} power a[ the }_?se o1"
circ_fi t breaker t:/a_?el. I} d? e door is ope_? ed,
the fire may spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor Features twice
i _? SIIccessi ol/ ol/ []? e Sam e food [1or_1 ()H.
If fi)od is m?dercooked after the {irst
com?tdowm _?se Time Cook fl)r additiomd
cooki_?g time.

ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad
and correct the problem.
Arcing is the ulicrowave teim fi)r sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like m_tennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
o Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than aminute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a fire.
It ira/creases tile beat arom/d tile mag]/etrom/
amid Gm s]]orte]/ tile ]]tb' of the ovem
* Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be carefld whe_/ opera/big aN/v co_/tah/ers of
]lot {i)od, i_c]mlim/g popcorn/bags, cookb/g
pol_c]]es amid boxes. To preve]/t possible
im_jl_ry,direct steam away f_'om ham/ds amid fi_ce.
* Foods with unbroken outer "skin" slac]/ as
potatoes, sal_sages, tomatoes, apples, ch]ckeml
livers amid other giblets amid egg yolks s]/oldd
be pierced to allow steam to escape (tmJm/g
* Do not overcook potatoes. Tbev cold d
de]wdrate amid catch fire, cal_sim/g damage
to _(mr ovem
o Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed contahmrs fl)r example, closed jars--
are able to explode aN/d sholdd m]ot be
heated ira/ this microwave ovem Sl_ch i_se of
the microwave {)veil coldd resldt ira/ im_il_ry.
*Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressm'e will build up ira/side egg yolk amid will
cal_se it to bl_rst, possibly resldti_/g ]_/ i_i_r ).
* Avoid heating baby food ill glass jars, eve_/
wit]] the lid off. Make sure all ]_/[imt fl)od is
t]/oro_gb]y cooked. Stir fi)od to distribme
the beat eve_/]_. Be carefld to preve]/t sca]di_/g
_bei/ warmi_/g form_da. The coi/tai_/er ma_
fl_e] cooler tha_/ the %rmu]a rea]]v is. Always
test tile [orm_da be[i)re _ee(Ii_/g tile bab_
* Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carb{mated
beverages). Eve_/ if tbe c{m tai _/er is {)pe]/ed,
press_re ca_/ b_fi]d _q). This ca_/ cm_se the
c{mtai_/er to b_rst, possibly res_dth/g ]_/ i_i_r ).
SAFETY FACT--Superheated water,
I,iquids, such as watei; coiiee or tea, are able
to be overheated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is
reinoved froin the ulicrowave oveil is ilot
always present. THIS CO/JI,D RESUI,T IN
VERY HOT I,IQUIDS SUDDENIN BOIIJNG
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIl, IS INSERTED INTO THE I,IQUID.
To reduce the risk of ii]jury to persons:
-- Do not overheat the liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both before and hallwav
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-sided containers with
ila ITOW necks.
--After heating, allow the container to stand
in tile ulicrowave oven fi)r a short tin/e
befl)re renloving the container.
-- Use extreule care when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the {'ontainei2
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--uleat
t{/at least an INTERNAl, teulperature of
160°F and poultI y to at least an INTERNAl,
teulperature of 180°1. Cooking to these
teulperatures usually protects against
fl)odborne illness.
•Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless it is in a special n/icrowave i)opci/rn
accessory or tlilless vou rise popcoi'ii labeled
tor rise iI1 ulicrowave {)veils.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sm'e all cookware IIsed h/ vom"
microwave ovei/ is sl]]table ti)r m]crowavim/g.
Most ghtss casseroles, cookim]g dishes,
measurh/g clq)s, cmtard clq/s, pottery or
chim/a dim/m/erware which does m]t have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheel/ cam/ be
iise(L Some cookware is labeled "sllitab]e ti)r
o If vim are m]ot sm'e if a dish is microwave-safe,
Ilse this test: Place ira/the ovel/ both the dish
roll are testim/g am] a glass measm'h/g clq/
filled with oi/e clljp of watel_set tile
measm'im/g clq/el]her ira/or m/ext to the dis]/.
Microwave ]mim]te at high. If the dis]] heats,
it shollk] m/ot be IIsed for micro_avim/g.
If the dish remaim/s coo] am] (m]v the water h/
the oq:/heats, them/ the dish is microwave-saii-.
o If VOll IIse a meat thermometer while coo]din/g,
make sm'e it is sa{e tbr IIse h/ microwave ovem/s.
"Do not use recycled paper products. Recvded
paper towels, mtpkim/s am] waxed paper cam/
c(mtai_* metal flecks which may came arci_*g
or ignite. Paper prodllcts c(mtaim/im/g m'](m or
m/v](m fi]amel/ts sholl]d be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
o Some stvroloam trays (like those that meat
is packaged ore/) i/ave a t]]im/ stiJ[) of metal
embedded ira/the bottom. Whei/ microwave(],
the metal call bm'l/ the floor of the ovem/ or
igl/ile a paper towel
.Do not use the microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Paper towets, 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.
"Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
"Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot hoh]ers
may be m/eeded to haml]e the cookware.
o "Boi]abIe" cookim/g pollches amI tighdy dosed
p]asti c bags sh oil] d be s]i t, pi erced or veil ted
as directed bv package. If they are m/ot, plastic
c(m]d bm'st dmJm/g or immediately aiter
cookh/g, possibly resl]]t]m/g ira/im]]m). Also,
plastic storage c(mtaim/ers shollId be at ]east
partially m/covered becm]se they %rm a tight
sea]. When/ cookim/g _dth c(mtah/ers tighdy
covered _dth plastic *_rap, remove coverh/g
carefl]]]v am] direct steam awav t_'om ham]s
a_/d fhce.
" Use foil only as directed in tiffs guide.
TV di_/_/ers may be m]crowaved i_/toil trays
less than/ 3/4" high; remove the top toil corer
am] retm'l/ the tray to the box. W]]e_/ _]s]_/g
tb]] i_/ the microwave ovem keep the Iti)i] at
]east 1" away t_'om the sides of the ()veil.
* Plastic cookware--P]astic cookware designed
for microwave cooki_/g is very _lsefll], bm
sho_lId be _lsed careh]Ih. Evei/ microwave-sa{e
plastic may n]ot be as to]era_/t o{ overcookh/g
CO_/(;[]tioi/s as are glass or ceramic materials
a_/d may soitel/ or ch ar if s_lt)jected to short
pe]Jods of overcooki_]g, h/ ](roger exposm'es
to overcooki_/g, the ti)od am] cookware
co,lid ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1. I]se microwave-saii- plastics oi/]v am]
_lse them ]_/ strict comp]im/ce wit]] the
cookwaFe ma[illlilctl]Fer's recomme[/dat]o[/s.
2. Do m)t microwave empty c(mtai_/ers.
3. Do m_t permit children/ to _lse plastic
cookware with(rot complete s_q:)er',ishm.

GR 0UNDING INS TR UC TIONS
-&WARNING- mpr°per .se
of the grounding plug can result ill a risk
of electric shock.
This appliance nmst be grounded. Ill the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire tot the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug nmst be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
Fig, 1 PREFERREDMETHOD >
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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.
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibili_'
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under ally circulnstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
_'e do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
(See the Extension Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker,
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected inffequendy.
Because o{ potem_tia] saltbtv hazards m_der
certaim_ com_ditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug. However,
if roll sd]] elect to i*se an adapte_; where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNE(_TION
may be made to a properly grom_ded 2-prong
wail receptacle by the i*se of a UI, listed
adapter (Fig 2) which is available at most
Iota] hardware stores.
Fig. 2 TEMPORARYMETHOD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) _
I,
Alignlargeprongs/slots_'i!_ ]l
_] Ensurepropergroundand
(firm connection before use
The larger slot im_the adapter ml*st be aligned
with the larger slot im_the wail receptacle to
provide proper polarity im_the com_m_ection of
CAUTION: Attachim_g the adapter grom]d
termim_] to the wail receptacle cover screw
does m_otgroined the applkmce mdess the
cov e 1"s crew ]s m eta], a m]d m_o t ]m_s I1]a te d, a m_d
the wail receptacle is grom_ded throllgh the
hollse wirim_g. Yol* sholdd have the circllit
checked by a (pm]ified e]ectriciaN_ to make
sl_re the receptacle is properly grom_de(L
When disconm_ectim_g the power cord t_'om the
adaptel; always hold the adapter with o_e
ha_d. ff this is _ot do_e, the adapter groined
termim_] is very ]ike]v to break with repeated
_*se. Sho_dd this happe_L DO NOT IlSE the
app]im_ce m_ti] a proper gromM has agai_
bee_ established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug i_ th ese simat]o]_s
beca_lse fi'eq _len t disco_ _ ection of the power
cord [)]aces m](hle strai_ o_ the adapter a_]d
leads to eve_]ma] fid]_*re of the adapter grom_ d
termi_a], gi)_, sho_dd have the 2-pro_g wail
receptacle replaced _dth a 3-prong (gr(umdi_g)
recepta c]e be a q _*a]ified e] ectri cia _ b eii)re
_*si_g the app]ia_ce.
7

IMPORTANT SAFETY- INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
A short power st_pply cord is p_ ovided to red_ce
the risks res_]tJ_lg from becomi_g enta_gled i_
or trippJ_g over a longer cord_
Extensio_ cords ma\ be _sed if'v<m ate catef_!
If' a_/ exte_sio_ cord is _sed i
1. The marked electrica! rati_g of the cord set
or exte/lsJoli cord sho_ld be at least as great
as the electrica! rati_g of the appli_mce.
2. The exte_sion cord m_st be a gromlditlg-
type 3-_Gre cord a_d it m_st be ph_gged imo
a 3-slot omlet.
3. The kruger cord sho!_ld be arrmlged so that
it will _ot drape over the comltertop or
tabletop _here it ca_ be pulled (m b}
daildre_ or tripped over m3imemioim!!v.
If v<m _se a_ exte_si<m cord, the imerior light
m_ly flicker a_d the b!ower som_d ma\ vary
when tlae microwave ove*_ is o*L Cooki_g times
re:iv be longer, too.
SA _THESE INS TR UC TIONS

Features of Your Oven
( ou_ztertop Microwav_ Ovet_
Throughout
this manual,
./_,atures a_zd
app_¢arance
itz(ly _111" fl
,f)'Ol?_ )'OILY
model
800 watts _
I
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1. Door Latches.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
nlicrowaves coilt]iled in the ()veil,
3, Touch Control Pmlel m_d Display,
4. Convenience Guide.
5. Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using the
()veil. The turntable nlav be renloved fi)i"
cleaning.
6, Door Latch Release, Press latch release
b/lttoIl 1o opeIl door.
NOTE: Rating plate, ()veil vent(s) and oven
light are located oil the inside walls of the
IllicI'owave ()veil,
A €€eSSOT)'
Included The enclosed hardware kit (4-A019) allows you to hang this inodel under your cabinet.
Optional
Accessories Available at extra cost fl'oni your GE supplier.
JX827 27" Built-In Kit allows this oven to be
built into acabinet or wall.

Cooking Conuols
<ol*_,'e*','o/) Microwave Ove*_
Yolt (:(_ }?
tim(,,_viUz[/'z(,
or with the aulo T
11
TIME CDDR AUTOITUNE
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@@@ DEFROST
AUTOITINE
Check the Convenience Guide hefure you begin.
1. Time Features
Press
TIME COOK
Press om_ce or twice
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
Press twice
EXPR£SS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
PO%rER LEVEL
2. Sensor Features
Press
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
CHICKEN/FISH
Press o_ce (chic]<m_ pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)
POTATO
VEGETABLE
Press o_lce (flesh vegetables)
Pl'ess t_ice (frozel_ vegetables)
Press three times (<m*_ed vegetables)
3. Auto Feature
Press
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
Press om_ce
Enter
Amom_t of cookh_g time
Amom_t o_ delt_'ostim_g time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power ]eve] ]i-]i 0
Option
more/]ess time
Enter
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
more/less th_e
more/less th_e
Starts immediately! inure/less time
Starts immediately! more/less time
Enter
Food weigh t
10

Changing the Power i eve]
Coa_tertop M_cro_ave Ove_
D riab[e
Pov er
LeveLs 1-10
How to Change Power Level
The power level may be entered or c]]am_ged
immediately a{ter enterim_g the Itbatm'e time }br
Time (ook, De{i'ost or Express Cook. The
power ]eve] may also be cham_ged durim_g time
COIH_ tdow_.
1. Press TIME (lOOK or sel ect Ti m e Def_'ost.
2. Select cookim_gor delti'ostim_gtime.
3. Press POWER I,EVEI,.
4, Select desired power ]eve] ]-] 0.
5. Press START.
Variable power levels add flexil)i]itv to vtmr
microwave cookim?g. The power levels o]? VOllr
microwave oveN_ cam_ 1)e compared to the
sm'fi_ce m_its on a rm_ge. Each power level
gives yol* microwave em_ergya certaim_ percent
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave em_ergy
7(1% of die time. Power level 3 is energy 30%
of tl_e time. Most cookim_gwill be dotage om_
High (power ]eve] ] 0) which gives yol_
] 00% power.
Power ]eve] ]i0 wi]] cook taster but {ood may
_]eed more fl'eq_ent stiH'i_]g, rotati_]g or
mrm_im_g over. A lower settim_g will cook more
erectly a_d _eed less stirri_g or romti_g of
the {i_o(;[.
Some foods may have better flavol; texture or
appearm_ce if one ot the lower setti_gs is _*sed.
llse a lower power ]eve] whe_ cooki_g foods
that have a tendency to boil ove_; s_ch as
Rest periods (when die microwave e_ergy
cycles off) give ti m e for the food to "eq _m]ize"
or traasfer ]]eat to the i_side of the {i_od. An
example of this is shown with power ]eve] 3--
the defrost cvc]e. If microwave e_ergy did _ot
cvc]e off, the omside of the I_bod wo_,]d cook
before the i_side was defrosted.
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Here are some examples of i_ses fbr variolls
P()V_R LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon], vegetables,
boi]i_]g ]iquids.
(;e[]tle cooki[]g of meat
a_]d ponltlTy; baki_]g
casseroles a_d reheati_]g.
Medium 5 Slow cookit_g a_d te_derizi_g
such as stews a[]d less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defi'osting without cooki_g;
simmeri_g; de]icate sauces.
Wm'm ] Keepi_g food warm without
ovei'cooki_]g; softeni_]g buttei'.
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Time Features
Cot_tertop M_crowave Ore,
7 ime Cook Time Cook I
AHows wm to microwave Itbr m_y time I*p to
99 mim*tes amid99 secom_ds.
Power level ]i0 (high) is amomatica]lv set,
bm yol* may cham_ge it tor more flexibility:
1, Press TIME COOK.
2. Enter cookim_g th_e.
3, Chm_ge po_er ]eve] if vol* dom_'t wm_t flail
power. (Press POWER I,EVEI,. Select a
desired power ]eve] ]i-]i0.)
4, Press START.
Yol, may open the door durim_g Time Cook
to check the {ood. Close the door an_d press
START to resinate cookim_g.
Time Cook II
Lets vol* ch;mge power levels al*tomatica]ly
durim_g cookim_g. Here's how to do it:
1, Press TIME COOK.
,
3.
Enter the I? rst cook time.
Change the po_er ]eve] if vol* domi't want
fl,]] power. (Press POWER I,EVEI,. Select
a desi red power ]eve] ]i-]i 0.)
4. Press TIME COOK agaim
5, Em_ter the secom_d cook time.
6, Chm_ge the power ]eve] if vol_ don't wm_t
fl_]] power. (Press POWER LEVEl,. Select
a desired power ]e_ e] 1-10.)
7. Press START.
At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook II
COIH_ tS dowlk
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: [Jse power ]eve] 1(} (High) tm]ess otherwise m_ted.
Amount Time Comments
Vegetal'fie
Asparagus
(h'esh spears)
(h'oze_ spears)
Bea_s
(h'esh green)
(h'oz_ _ green)
Beets
(hr sh, whole)
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(h'esh spears)
(h'oz( m chopped)
(h'oze_ spears)
Cabbage
({i'esh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(h'esh, sliced)
(h'oze_)
Cauliflower
(th)werets)
(tkesh, whole)
(l_'oze_*)
Corn
(l_'ozen kernel)
Corn on the cob
(l_'esh)
(l?'ozei*)
Mixed vegetables
(l_'oze1*)
Peas
(tkesh, shelled)
(l?'oze_)
Potatoes
(['_esh, cul)ed,
white)
(t_'esh, whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(t_'esh)
([_'ozen, choptmd
md lea[)
Squash
(ll'esh, S{OOlOer
md ?,ellow)
(wiote_; _coro
or b[ItteloHt )
1 lb.
1O-oz. pa( kage
1 Ub. cm h_ hd{"
10-oz. parkag<
10-oz. parkage
1 Inmcb
1 bunch (l _/_to I J/2lbs.)
1 Inmcl_ (! _* tl> 1 J/2lbs.)
10-oz. parkag<
10-oz. parkage
1 medimn head (about 2 lbs.
1 Ib.
1O-oz. parkage
1 medilno heul
1 medium beo!
]O-oz. package
1O-oz. p o kage
1 to _'_ears
] ear
2 to 6 ears
1O-oz. package
2 Ibs. m_shelhd
1O-oz. p o kage
4 pot Noes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1(6to8oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz. package
1 lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(d)om ] !b. e_eh)
7 to ] (} rain.,
Me(l-High (7)
5 to 8 rain.
] 2 to ] 7 mira
5 to 9 rain.
5 to 9 mhL
18 to 25 rain.
7 to !0 rain.
9 to I 3 rain.
5 to 8 rain.
5to 8 rain.
8 to ! 1 rain.
7to I(} rain.
6 to 9 rain.
5 to 8 mhL
9 to ]4 rain.
9 to /7 mill
5 to 8 mill
4 to 8 mill
3 to 5 n!i_L
per ca1
5 tO 7 !'_1i11.
2tO 4 Ofil/.
per ca1
4 to 8 mill
] ] to 14 ]*fin.
2 to 5 mill
4 to 7 mim
7 to ] ] mio.
[n l _A-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place !/4 cup w_ten
Rotate dish a/kr bah o[ time.
h_ l-qt. (asserole.
[o ] ½-(it. cass< role, place //2 cup w_t_ r.
In l-(It, cass{ rob', p/a{c 2t d)lespooos wat(*t
[n l-qt. (asseroh,, pha( 1/4 cup wau'n
[n 2-qt. casserole, plate 1/2 cup water.
[n 2-qt. casserole, plare 1/2 cup water.
[n 2-qt. obh)ng glass baking dish, plare l/4 cup water:
Rotate dish a/_er hall: og time.
In 1-qt. casserok.
In l-(/t. (asserole, place 3 tahlespooas war(it
In ! _A,-or 2-qu casserole, plare 1/4 cup water.
[n 2- or 3-qt. <asserole, p/a<e 1/4 cup war( r.
[o ] ½-qt. casserok, place !/4 cup water.
In l-(/t. (asserole, place 2 t fl)lesl}oons war( it
[n 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup watec
[o 2-qt. casserole, pIo:e 1/2 cup water
In l-qt. casserole, plare 2 tahlespoons waten
lo 1-qt. casserole, place 2mlflespooos war( r.
[o 2-qt. obloog glass baki_*g dish, pla(e corn. It' cor_
is in [olsl<, use _o w _te*; f{ (orn h_s b(en husked,
add 1/4 (up w _ter. Re_rr rage d_er hall o! time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong gl_ss b _kiog dish.
(hae* with vented plastic wrqx Rearrang_ d'_e["
ha![ o{" tio/e.
lo 1-qu casserole, place 3 mlflespooos war< [t
[1/ ]-qt. casserole, plare 1/4 cup water:
lo 1-qt. casse['ole, i)lace 2 tablespoons wat_*t
PeeI and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
c_sserok with ]/2 cup w _ter. Stir tl_e_ half o{'tio/e.
Pierce with cooking {})rk. Pl_c_ in the (Ben, ! inch
_part, io circuI u" _aogemem. I,et stmid 5 minutes.
[o 2-qt. casserole, plare washed spinar:h.
]o 1-qt. (asserole, place 3 mblespooos war( [1
[n !½-qu cass{ rule, place !/4 cup w _te['.
Cut in hdf md remo_e fibrous membr rues. In 2-qt.
oMong gl_ss baki_*g dish, place squas[* cm-side-thmm
'['m]_ (;m-side-up _tte_ 4 mimues.
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Time Features
Cou_terto h M_crowave Ove_
A31ows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosth]g Guide for suggested
times. (Auto Defrost is explahmd in the Auto
Feature section.)
1. Press DEFROST AI 1TO/TIME twice.
2. Enter deJt}'osth_g time.
3. Press START.
4. Tm'n fired over wheN_the oven signals.
5. Press START.
Power ]eve] is amomatica]]v set at 3, blot caN_be
changed. \'ol_ cam_delt_ost small items qlfick]y
bv raisim_g the power ]eve] after entering the
time. Power level 7 cuts the total del_'ostim_g
time im_about hail; power ]eve] ] 0 cms the total
time to approximately 1/3, However; food wi]]
m?eed m o re ti'eq ilem?t aitem?ti on th a N?ilslla].
At on e ha]f of se] e cted delti'os ti m_g ti m e, the
ovem_signals "TI/RN," At this time, tm'n food
over aN_d break apart or rearraN_ge pieces fiu"
m ore even de{i'osti m_g,Shield a m_vwarm areas
with small pieces of fbi], The oven wi]]
con ti m_I_e to deii'ost if vol_ don't o[:)em_the
door am] tm']_ the fi)od.
A dull dmmpim_g m_oise may be heard dm'im_g
delti'ostim_g, This is _ormal whe_ ove_ is _ot
operati_g at High power.
Defrosting Tips
* Foods fi'ozen i_ paper or plastic ca_ be
de{i'osted i_ the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
fi_od has partially delti'osted. Plastic storage
contai_e_s sho_,]d be partially m_covered.
* F_m_i])-size, prepackaged {]r)ze_ dimmers ca_
be delti'osted aml microwaved. If the {ood is
i_ a {ifi] contai_e_; tra_sfi_r it to a microwave-
sate dish.
DEFROST
AUTO!TIME
©
®
* For m ore eve_ defi'osti _g of larger foods,
s_*ch as roasts, _se Amo Defrost. Be sm'e
large meats are completely det}'osted beJ_iu'e
* Foods that spoil easily sho_*]d m)t be allowed
to sit ollt {iu" more than o_e horn" a{}er
det_'osti_g. Room tempe_:mu'e promotes
the growth of harmfl*] bacteria.
*When deJ_'osted, Ih)od sho_]d be coo] [mr
sot}e_ed i_ a]] areas. If still slightly ic}, retm'n
to the microwave very brief1), or let it staml
a fb,w mi _1ires.
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Defrosthlg Guide
Food Time Commeuts
Breads, Cakes
Bread, btms or roils (1 pie(_) ]/2 rain.
Sweet rolls (_pprox. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 mill Re_H'mge dte_ b@ ol time.
Fish and Seafood
_ilets, frozen (1 11).) S t(> 12 rob*.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to S mhL Place block ii_ casserole.
'Ihrn o_e_ md break up @er {lrst hal{" og time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--] or 2 3 to 7 mhL
(10-oz. packag( )
Meat
Bacon (! lb.)
Franks (! lb.)
Grotmd meat (1 Ib.)
Roast: beef, lamh_ veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broile>fryer, cut up
(2_i to 3 Ibs.)
Chlckem whole (2½ to 3 lbs.)
Cormsh hen
T_rk W breast (4 m 6lbs.)
3 to 6 mira
3 to 6 rain.
5 to 8mill
!O to 16 rain. per Fb.
5 to 10 mi*_. per lb.
!6 to 22 rain.
22 to 28 rain.
Place unopened package in oxen. Let stmd 5 mimues a[i<r defl'osting.
Plac( m_opened p ickage b_ own, Microw _ej_st tmtil t}:anks (an be
separated. [,et stand 5 mim*tes, i{ imeess try, to complete (k {i'osting.
'I%cn me_ oxe_ a[_e_ lirst h_tgo{ time.
Use power lesel Warm (1).
Place m_wrapped me_ b_ cooking dish. Tm'n o_er alter first haft
o{" dine md shi_ td w_m a_eas with }biL A/ie_ second half of dine,
separate pie(es with table klfitb. I,et stand to complete del'costii_g.
Place wrapped chicken ii* dish. [ nwr q_ md ua'n o*er al_er [irs_
half ol tim_. Aider second halt of @he, separate pieces a_K1 place in
cooking dish. Miccowa e 2-4 mbmtes more, il _e<essar. [,et sm_KI
lew minut(s to [[Irish deh'osting.
Place wc _pped chicke_ in dish. Aider [[rs_ hall of time, m_wc tp
alK! tm'_:, chieke_ o'_er. Shield warm a_e_s with [bi[. 'Ib compIete
de!}osting, rtm cool water il! easitv m/ti[ giblets cm be removed.
Place m_w_apped he_* in o_en b_e _st-sid<dp. 'IiH'n oxer diet first h_/f
of time. Rm_ cool water in ca_dt mHi[ giblets cm b< removed.
Plac( tmwrapped breast in mierowme-saR, dish breast-side-down.
AHer {l_st half of @he, turn breas_-skk-up md shi(kl wu'm _re_s
with loll. De[cost {}>rsecond half o1"time. [,_t stare{ 1-2 horn's in
re[riser uor to complete d( {l:osting.
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Time Features
( ou_ztertop Microwave Ove_
Express Coo/{ This is a qt_ck way to set cooking time for
1-6 minutes.
Press o]_e of the Express Cook pads ([_'om
] to 6) for ] to 6 mim_tes of cookim_g at power
]eve] ] 0. For example, press the 2 pad _i)r
2 mim_I_tes of cooki m_g t]me.
The power level cam_be cham_ged as time is
com_tim_g dow_. Press POWER I,EVEI, amid
em_ter 1-10.
Add 30
Seconds
You can use tiffs feature two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds to the time counting
down each time the pad is totuhed.
• It can be used as a qtfick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time.
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A/Ko Featllre
Cou_t(,rto/J Microwav(, Ov(,n
The Dei?ost Aim)/Time Iti_amre gives you two
waw to deJh'ost Jh'ozel_ fi_ods. Press DEFROST
A[ 1TO/TIME (race Jti)r Amo Delh'ost or twice
fi)r Time DeJh'ost.
(Ise Al_to De[?ost }i:,r meat, p(m]t_ T aN_d fish.
[Ise Time De{?ost J_i)r most od_er fi'ozem_ %ods.
Al_to Dei?ost alm)matica]]v sets t]_e deJ_?osth_g
times amid power levels to give evem_ deJ_?ostim_g
resl_]ts fi)r meats, pol_]try aN_(;[ fish.
1, Press DEFROST A[ ITO/TIME om_ce.
2, [Isimlg the c<)]lvers]<)]l gldde below, e]lter
food weight. For example, press pads I aN_d
2 for 1.2 pom_ds (1 pom_d, 3 om_ces).
3. Press START.
(Time De{i'ost is exp]aim_ed im_t]_e Time
Featm'es secti(m.)
There is a ham_dy glfide located (m the im_side
f_'(l]/t of the ove]/.
* Rein ore m eat [?om package a m_d p]a ce ol_
microwave-salti _ dish.
* Twice dmi_lg de[_'<lst, the ove_l signals
"TIIRN." At each "TIIRN '' sign;d, mr_ the
fi)od over. Remove dei?osted meat or shield
warm a tea s w ith sma]] pi e ces of fili].
* After delh'osd _ g, most m eats _ eed to sta _ d
5 mim_tes to complete deJ_?osti_]g, l,arge
roasts sho_dd sta_d filr ab(mt 30 mim_tes.
Conversion Guide
If tile weight of fi)od is stated in po/mds and
o/lnces_ tile ounces Intlst be converted to
tenths (.1) of a pound.
OtlIICes Po/Inds
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
DEF_DSTAUTOIT_NE 1
Guide
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Sens()F FeatllFes
C, untertop Mitt, wave Ore,
Humidity
SeTISOr
The Sensor Features detect the increasing
lmmiditv released during cooking, The oven
autonmtically a(!justs the cooking time to
vaYio/is types and _lUlO/lnts of tO()(1,
Do not use the Sensor Features twice ill
succession on the salne tood portion--it inay
result ill severely overcooked or burnt tood.
If tood is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
• The proper containers and covei_ are
essential tot best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap,
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--
they can prevent steam fl'mn escaping and
cause tood to overcook.
•Be sure the outside of the cooking container
and the inside of the microwave oven are
dry betore placing tood ill the oven. Beads
of moisture turning into stealn can inislead
tile sensoI i
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't misleadthe sensor.
P@corn
NOI_: Do not us_,
thi,s fl_ature twice in
succe,_sio, or_ the
same/hod portion--
it m( O' re,_ull in
S(¢Z_(_Fe@OZ_t'_7oo/¢t'd
or burr_t Jbod.
N07N: Do not It,s_¢
this /katlu_¢ twice in
same fi,od/)ortior_--
il ma_y n_,sull in
or burr_t fi_od.
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To use the Popcorn feature:
1. Follow package instructions, using Micro
Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces
or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package
of popcorn ill the center of the inicrowave.
2, Press POPCORN, The oven starts
iuunedia rely,
If wm open the door while "POPCORN" is
displayed, "SENSOR ERROR" will appear.
Close the dooi; press CI,EAR/OFF and
begin again.
If tood is undercooked after the countdown
use TIME COOK tiw additional cooking time.
During the Popcorn cycle, the turntable will
rotate, stop, then rotate again. This feature
provides ol)tiumln results.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Progrmn to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If w)u find that the brand of popcorn you
use underi)ops or overcooks consistently;
you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to
the a Utoln a tic popping tilne.
Lesstime More time
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 iuunediatelv
alter the oven starts fin" an extra 20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional tilne).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking
tilne. Press 1 again to reduce cooking tilne
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
Press BEVEIL&_GE to heat a cup of coffee or
other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may he
very hot. Remove the container with care.
If tood is undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.

[low to
Change the
Automdic
Settings
Reheat
NOTE: Do ?_ot _zse
sa._eji_oo' por:io,--
or b*r.:,/i_od.
• ib7
Chzchenfi zsh
NOJK Do not It,s_¢
thi,Lfl:atu*_ twi_e in
succe,_sion on the
sa,wjbod portion--
it _zay re_ull i_
SgZ](q'(?[J OZ)g)7 OO/¢g([
or burd Jbod.
Potato
NOI_: Do not It,s*,
lhi,Lfl_atltre twi_e in
sa:ce,_sion on the
sa*_zeibod portio_z--
it mrO' re,_ull in
St_Vd_(y ovd_ oolcd[
or burd./bod.
Vegetable
NOTE: Do *zot It,s*¢
:hi,Lfl:atltretwicebz
,_ace,_,_io, o, the
sa,ze ibod po*Tion--
il may mull in
St:Vo'e(y OVd'g OO[¢d[
ar Imr,t,/bod.
You can at!just tile cooking tinIe fl)rtile
ti)llowing features to suit your personal taste.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after tile t'eattu'e pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after tile teature pad.
Lesstime More time
Tile Reheat [eatm'e reheats sh_g]e servim_gs of
previo_My cooked {i)ods or a [)]ate of ]e{tovers.
1. Place covered {i)od i_ tile ovem Press
REHEAT. The ove_ starts immediatd_.
2. Tile ove_ sig_]aIs wI]e]_ steam is se]_sed a_(I
the dine rema]_i_g begh_s c()m_ti_g dowm
Do _?ot ()pe_? tile ove_? door m/d] time is
com]ti_g dowl_. If the door is opel_ed, dose
it amI press START immediatdy.
After removing food from the oven, stir,
if possible, to even out the temperature.
Reheated foods may have wide variations
in temperature. Some areas may be
extremdy hot.
If fo(td is mtt hot emmgh aiter tile c()m_tdow_
_se TIME COOK for additio_a] r&ead_g
t] m e.
¢3
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With
Reheat
It is best to _*seTh_e Cook for these fl)ods:
* Brea d prod ucts.
*Foods th a t m 11st be reh ea ted ii_covered.
*Foods that _eed to be stirred or rotated.
*Foods ca]]i_]g for a dry look or crisp sm'ti_ce
Use tile Chicken/Fish teature to cook 1-8
pieces of chicken or 4-16 ounces of fish.
1. Place covered chicken or fish in tile oven.
Press CHICKEN/FISH once fl)r chicken
pieces or twice fl)r fish. Tile oven starts
iuunediately.
2. Tile ()veil signals when steanl is sensed and
tile tinie reniaining begins counting down.
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Do not open the oven door until tiIne is counting
down. If tile door is opened, close it and press
START inunediately. If fl)od is undercooked
after tile countdown use TIME COOK fl)r
additional cooking tinie.
Tile Potato teature cooks 1/2-2 lbs. of potatoes.
1. Pierce skin with fl)rk and place potatoes on
tile turntable. If cooking three or nlore
potatoes, arrange ill a star pattern.
2. Press POTATO. The ()veil starts inllnediatelv:
The ()veil signals when steanl is sensed and
the tinie renlaining begins counting down.
Do not open the ()veil door until tiIne is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START iuunediately. If fi)od is undercooked
after tile countdown use TIME COOK for
additional cooking tinie.
Use tile Vegetable feature to cook 4-16 ounces
of flesh, fl'ozen or canned vegetables.
1. For fl'esh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of
water per serving. For fl'ozen vegetables,
follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Place vegetables
in the ()veil.
Press VEGETABLE once fl)i" flesh vegetables,
twice fi)r frozen vegetables or three tiuies
ti)i" canned vegetables. Tile ()veil starts
inunediatelv. Tile ()veil signals when steanl is
sensed and tilne reuiaining is counting down.
For fresh m_d frozen vegetable features only,
you can a(!just tile autonlatic setting (on solne
nlodels). See directions above.
Do not open tile ()veil door tlntil tilne is CO/lnting
down. If tile door is opened, close it and press
START inunediately. If fl)od is undercooked
after the countdown use TIME COOK fl)r
additional cooking tilne. 19

Other Features
Help The HEI,P pad displays {eatm'e imfformati{m
a_]d he]ptt]] him]ts. Press HEI,P, then select a
featm'e pad.
Coohi_tg
Compkte
RemMder
To remim]d voll that voll ]]ave {{)od ira{the oveN{,
theovenwilldispla}"FOOD ISREAD\ _'amid
beep once a mim_te m_tilvou either open the
ovem_ door or press CI,EAR/OFK
Child
Lock-Out YOu may ]oc]thecontrolpare{eltopreveN]t the
microwave from beim, accideN]ta]h started or
used b_ children.
To h}ckor mJock thecontrols,pressmid
hold CLEAR/OFF fin"abom 3 seconds.
W]]em_the control pm_e] is locked, an_"I/'
{d]] be displayed to the extreme right.
Di@l(O!
0/Off To mrn the dock display {m or off, press amid
hold (} h)r about 3 seconds. The Dis[Jay
On/Off featm'e c;mm)t be used while a
cookim]g ti_atm'e is im] use.
Clock Press to en_ter the time of dar or to d_eck
the time of day while microwavh_g,
1. Press Cff,OCK.
2. Enter ti m e o_ dau.
3, Select AM or PM.
4, Press START or CI,OCK.
CLOCK
Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display ca,_ be
cham_ged. Press amid hold the AM/PM pad
about three seconds to brim]g up the display.
Select 1-5 fi)r slow to fhst scroll speed.
AN/PN
SCROLL_;PEED
Start/[ o:use IN]addit]{mtostartim]Zram{}fimcti{ms,
ST¢RT/P%_ JSE allows _{}uto st{}[:)cookim_g
without (}[{e_J m,>the door (n" c]eari_g the
2O