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Introduction
Your new Monogram microwave oven makes
an eloquent statement of style, convenience and
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose
it for its purity of design, practical cooking features
or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these
reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram microwave
oven’s superior blend of form and function will
delight you for years to come.
—
The Monogram microwave oven was designed
to provide the flexibility to blend in with your
kitchen
cabinetry.
The information on the following pages will help
you operate and mtintain your microwave oven
properly.
For a listing of dealers—or if you have other
questions—please call the GE Answer
Center@
(800.626.2000).
Contents
Adapter Plugs .............................28
Aluminum Foil
........................5, 17
Appliance Registration .................3
Care and Cleaning ................28, 29
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8,9
Consumer Services .....................34
Control Panel ............................8, 9
Extension Cords ..........................28
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................7
Grounding Instructions ...............28
Microwave Cooking .........6, 10–27
Add 30 Seconds ...................12
Auto Cook......................22–26
Auto Defrost ..................16, 17
Automatic Cooking Control
Guide ..............................24, 25
Auto Reheat ...................21, 22
Auto Roast .....................18, 19
Auto StartiReminder ............12
Cooking by Temperature 14, 15
Cooking by Time............ll, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Defrosting by Time ..............20
Delayed Cooking .................10
Express Cook Feature ..........12
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Microwaving Tips ..................6
Minute/Second Timer ..........10
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Levels
............8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18,20
Model and Serial Number
Location .................................7
Oven Light Replacement ............30
Oven Shelf
........5-7, 13,21,22,24,27-29
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................3
Problem Solver ...........................31
Safety Instructions ....................4–6
Temperature Probe
............5,7,9, 10, 14,15, 18, 19,29
Warranty .....................................35
Questions?
Call GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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Before using your oven,
read this book carefdly.
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.
See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial
number location. 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
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
If you received a damaged oven... Save time and money.
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
Before you request service...
the oven.
Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
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 re~stered. Please be certain that it is.
Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSS~LE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSm MICROWAVE ENERGY
‘it is damag~d. It is
can result irt
partictiarly ifiportant that the oven door close
h@ful Exposure to ticrowave en~rgy. It is
properly and that thero is no damage to the:
irnp$rtant not to defeat or tamper with tho stifety
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(1) door (bent)
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 .

MPORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS
Read M tistmctiom before wing this apphmce.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety * Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
precautions should bu followed, including the
power cord or plug, ifit is not working properly,
following:
or ifit has been damaged or dropped.
A WARNING-Toreducetheriskof
* See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons and Cleaning section(s) of
your book.
or expostire to excessive microwave energy:
● This appliance should be serviced only by
● Read and follow the specific Precautions to
quaHfied service personnel. Contact nearest
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave authorized service facility for examination,
Energy section
on the previous page. repair or adjustment.
● This appliance must be grounded. Connect
● As with any appliance, close supervision is
only to properly grounded outlet. See the
necessary when used by children.
Grounding Instructions section.
● Use this appliance only for its intended use as
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustibl~
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
or cook food, and is
not intended for laboratory cooking.
or industrial use.
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
● For best operation, plug this appliance into
bags before placing bags in oven.
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering —Do not
use your microwave oven to dry
af lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
newspapers.
—Da not use recycled paper products.
Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
● Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
Install or locate this appliance only in
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
wcordance with the provided Installation
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
Instructions.
also ignite,
*
Do not cover or block any openings on the —Do not pop popcorn
i~ your microwave oven
~ppliance.
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you
use popcorn labeled for use in
● Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
microwave ovens.
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
—Do nut overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
● This microwave/convection oven is not
your oven.
approved or tested for marine use.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
● Do not store anything directly on top of damage to the oven and the
danger of fire.
the microwave oven surface when the oven
If by accident the oven should run empty a
is in operation.
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
* Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it
saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
● Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
● Do not let power cord hangover edge of table not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or
or counter. food in the oven when not in use.
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without their lids; especially meat and egg
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use,
mixtures.
—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven,
e ~~BoiIable” cooking pouches and tightly
Product damage may result.
dosed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or —Use pot holders
when handling the shelf and
vented as directed by package. If they are not,
@astic could burst during or immediately after
cookware. They may be hot.
rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
storage containers should be at least partially
The shelf could overheat.
uncovered becattse they forma ti~ht seal. When
—Use the shelf only when cooking on two levels.
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cooking with containe~s tightly c;vered wi
#astic wrap, remove covering carefully and
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&ect steam away from hands and face.
inside the oven t{
Use of shelf witt
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~ Hot foods and steam can cause
Popcorn feature:
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burns. Be careful when opening
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).
any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
SAVE THESE
direct steam away from hands
and, face.
INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVmG T~S
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave ● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape.
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.
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● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks
md chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

FEATURES OF YOUR OWN
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Coo~old)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
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will display “End” ‘and beep once a minute until you
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either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
1.0 Cubic Foot
Oven Interior
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
securely closed for oven to operate.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
4. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal
food temperature. The probe must be used when
cooking by temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods
on two levels.
6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.
7.
Oven Floor.
NOTE:
Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the front of the oven seen when the door
is open.
All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:
● Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may
● Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
occur while operating at power levels other than high.
● Light reflection around door or outer case.
● Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.
● During cooking you will hear “cracking” and
● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed “popping” noises which are nothing more than
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to normal expansion of the oven.
the interference caused by other small appliances
● At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a
and does not indicate a problem with your oven. slight thump. This is normal.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
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The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 or change
power level after setting time.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
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.
MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both
a kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
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.
EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
CLEAWOFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
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.
POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to
cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
10.
11.
12.
AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
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.
START. Touch this pad to begin any function.
13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display ONOff feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
14. 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 and food weights.
15. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30
seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.
16. AUTO START. 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.
17. TEMP
COOWOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches
90°F.,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to
one hour.
18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and
desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature
cook meat with automatic preset program.
19. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.
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When You Plug in the Oven Temperature Probe
The panel displays five 8’s on the upper portion and
‘PRObE” Appears in the Display
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears
● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
CooMHold function is being used.
in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set
the clock and oven is
readv for use.
● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the
CLEAWOFF pad.
● Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you
programmed a function that doesn’t need the probe.
Clock Display OtiOff Feature
The Clock Display OdOff Feature allows you to turn the the clock display
on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the O number pad
to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cooking feature is in use.
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER
The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
functions: program a “holding time” between microwave
● It operates as a minute timer. cooking functions. The time can range from one
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
● It can be set to delay cooking. or standing time may be found in some of your
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
own recipes.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
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 and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
and enter number of minutes
to delay cooking. Touch START.
men 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 a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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Step 2: Touch the TIME
TIME DEFROST pad.
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.)
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
MIN/SEC touching the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
TIMER
Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for
ten minutes.
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Step 6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically performed,
START
oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When
time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work
program is running. First setup the other program and while Auto
SttiReminder, Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,
touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within three seconds.
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Time Cook
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.
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.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,
1
0 and O for one minute.
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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” below.)
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Step 4: Touch the START pad.
START
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
the timer to resume cooking.
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 II feature lets you set two time
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
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 pad.
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 10’7 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.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
the timer to resume cooking.
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(continued)
The Express Cook Feature Add 30 Seconds
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides
time for 1-5 minutes.
ADD 30
a convenient way to extend cooking
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
SECONDS
time by 30 seconds while the oven
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that timer is counting down. It will add
30 seconds to the time shown each
corresponds with the amount of your desired
time the pad is touched.
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.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
correct time of day.)
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Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
AUTO
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
START
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.
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Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
AUTO
START
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
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programmed, and will
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signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
The display will show REM until the oven door is
opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START
pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad.
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NOTE:
Use of the metil she~ with the Popcorn program
is NOT recommended.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPCORN
~ “POP” flashes on
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Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn
START
sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.
After the popcorn
sensor detects steam,
the oven signals and
displays remaining
cooking time needed.
Step 5: When cooking
is completed, the oven
signals and flashes
“End.” Open the door
and remove the
popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
there is a simple adjustment you can make. another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
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pad and then touch
number pad 9. The
appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking
it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking
time is being provided. time is being provided.
Press the START pad. Press the START pad.
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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
many foods.
Use Temp Coo~old to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp CootiHold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from
90°F. to 199°F. and maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch the CLEAWOFF 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. (Its
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The
probe must be used when using
Temp Coo~old
or Auto Roast. See How to Use the Temperature
Probe section for proper use of your probe.
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How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point Insert the probe into the meatiest For dishes such as meatloaf or
rests in the center of the thickest part of the inner thigh, below casserole, insert the probe into
meaty part of the roast, or into and parallel to the leg of a
the center.
the cut end or meatiest part
whole turkey.
of boneless ham or lamb. The
point should not touch bone, fat
or gristle. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert the probe into the
center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.
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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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START
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Step 2: Touch TEMP COOW
TEMP COOK HoLD pad.
HOLD
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
90°F., display will show “COOL”;
if temperature is
90°F. or above,
display shows temperature
counting up.
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Step 6: When 150°F. is reached, the oven will sound
Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for
150°F.
and-display “HOLd.” The oven will then hold the
temperature.
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Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
POWER
Touch 5 for medium power.
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Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad
LEVEL CLEAR
to stop the cycle.
OFF
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.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
touched the START pad? inserted in food?
A. “PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
end of the probe securely into the receptacle
the oven.
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COO~OLD pad and forget to use the probe.
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AUTO DEFROST
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Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.
The oven calculates defrosting
the oven automatically sets the Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels
defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound during defrosting to give even
levels for you. (see Conversion Guide). Then
defrosting results.
touch the START pad.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Ste~ 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on Twice during
.
microwave-safe dish and cl~se do;r. -
Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
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“TURn” flashes.
Follow the directions in I
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AUTO
DEFROST
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START
Step 3: Enter weight. For example,
touch number pads 1 and 2 for
weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces. See Conversion Guide
below.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Display shows defrost time
counting down.
the Auto Defrost Guide ~
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues during “TURn” display.)
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times.
“End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAWOFF pad is touched.
Stind Time
Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the If the weight of food is stated in
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are pounds and ounces, the ounces
given in the Auto Defrost Guide. must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1–2
.1
3
.2
&5
.3
6-7
.4
8
.5
9-1o
.6
11
.7
12-13
.8
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AUTO DEFROST GU~E
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check
food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas
with small pieces of foil.
RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Chops
I 0.1- 6.Olbs.
I Separate. turnoverandshield where necessary.
Frankfurters,
Sausage I 0.1- 6.0 lbs.
I Se~arateandremove defrosted~ieces.
Ground Meat
I
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
I
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break auart.
Beef Patties
I 0.1 -6.Olbs.
] Turnover andseparatepatties. Remove
defrosted pieces. - “
Roast 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Turn over and shield.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if necessary.
Steak
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield.
Stew
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Separate and remove defrosted ~ieces.
Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Turn over and shield.
Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separate andremove defrostedpieces.
Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield where necessary.
r 1
Cornish hens (split) 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Turn over and shield.
Fish fillets
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -6.0
lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Whole fish 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
STAND TIME
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
30–90 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
20 minutes in
refrigerator; run
cold water in
cavity.
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes;
hold under cold
running water.
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AUTO~TIC ROAST~G
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures
Coo~old, which uses a single power level,
are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which
by time.
automatically switch during roasting, thus
providing even, tender cooking results without
overcooking.
How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point Insert the probe into the meatiest For dishes such as meatloaf or
rests in the center of the thickest part of the inner thigh, below and casserole, insert the probe into
meaty part of the roast, or into the parallel to the leg of a whole
the center.
cut end or the meatiest part of
turkey.
boneless ham or lamb. The point
should not touch bone, fat or
gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb,
insert the probe into the center of
the lowest large muscle or joint.
How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium
Ste~ 1: Insert the
I
tem~erature probe
a
I
into the food. Insert
*III
probe securely in the
oven wall outlet and >\
close the oven door.
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Step 2: Touch the AUTO ROAST
pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch
n
AUTO
START. (See the “Auto Roast
ROAST
Guide” for complete list of
recommended codes.)
‘heAuToRoAsT m
NOTE: By touching
pad during cooking,
the meat’s internal
FOOD TEMP
temperature will be
CODE
displayed. (“COOL”
will be displayed until meat reaches
90°F.) When pad
is released, doneness code reappears on the display.
Step 3: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or 2,
the oven signals with 4
beeps and
“TURn”
flashes on the display
when it’s time to turn
CODE
the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door
and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook
after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
Step 4: After a
1
pre~programmed food
temperature is reached
the oven beeps 4 times
and “HOLd” appears on
the display.
CODE
Step 5: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
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oven then beeps 4 times
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and “End” appears.
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Auto Roast Guide
● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe ● Recommended codes are shown below.
dish. (Refer to package
~nstfictions for proper use
of cooking bag.)
“ Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.
Minimum Final Approx. Time Hold*
Food Code
Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Doneness
Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium
1 160°F. 13-15 0
Well
2170°F. 15-17
5-1o
MEd
WELL
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast
I
2
I
170°F.
I
15-19
I
10 WELL
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast
3 185°F. 17-20 10-15
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest
area.)
WELL
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and
hold at that temperature until done. Oven switches to Hold
at
180°F., and continues
holding at
180°F. until
you remove food and
touch CLEAWOFF
pad. If stirring is
‘etAutos:mme’like m
Auto Roast as explained
in this section. Display
shows “SIM” and
CODE
recommended, you can restart oven by touching
the START pad again. Touch CLEAWOFF pad
after cooking.
“CODE 4.”
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Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final
Temp.
Approx.
Time~ours
Doneness
DisplayFood Comments
Bed
Pot Roast
Chili
180°F.
180°F.
5-7
5-8
SIM
SIM
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after
3 hours, if vossible.
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler~rver
4-6
SIM
3-4 SIM
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same vrocedure as above.
180°F.
180°F.
HaWork
Roast
soup
StocWegetable
Split Pea
4-6
I SIM I Add4cuvs liquid.
180°F.
180°F.
180°F.
7-1o SIM
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every 3 hours.
5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
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DEFROSTING BY T~E
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 quic~y thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is prefened 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.
I
How to Change Power Level
I
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To bwome 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.
m
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one hdf of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O
for 4 minutes.
~[ Step 4: Touch START. When
u
the~ycle is completed, the oven
START
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
hdf of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open
the door, remove the package and separate
strawbeties
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● For even
defrosting,
some foods
need to be
broken up
or se~arated
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be part ~f the way through the defrosting time.
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil ● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. 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.
Qumtions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
Q.
noise. What is it?
A.
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
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.
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