GE Profile PVM1790 User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2-6
Operating Instructions
Bake Features ................. 10, 18, 20
Best Method of Cooking Chart ........ 21
Changing Power Level ............... 14
Cooking Options ...................... 10
Cookware Tips ........................ 20
Fast Bake Feature ............. 10, 19, 20
Features of Your Oven .............. 8, 9
Microwave Terms .................... 14
Other Features .................... 23-25
Auto RecipeT"Conversion ........ 18, 24
Automatic Fan ...................... 25
Auto Mite Light ...................... 24
Bake Temp. Adjust .................. 24
Beeper Volume ...................... 24
Control Lock-Out .................... 23
Clear/Off ............................ 23
Clock ................................ 23
Cooking Complete Reminder ........ 23
Display Language ................... 24
Display ON/OFF ..................... 24
Display Speed ....................... 24
Help ................................. 23
Measures ........................... 25
More Time Message ................. 25
Resume ............................. 23
Start/Pause ......................... 23
Surface Light ........................ 25
Timer ................................ 25
Turntable On/OFF.................... 25
Vent Fan ............................ 25
Roast Features ................ 10, 18, 20
Microwave Sensor Features ...... 15-17
Microwave Time and Auto
Features ...................... 9, 11-13
Warm Feature ....................... 22
Care and Cleaning
Charcoal Filters ........................ 29
Inside .................................. 26
Outside ................................ 26
Replacing the Light Bulbs ............. 27
Stainless Steel......................... 26
Vent Filters ............................ 28
Troubleshooting Tips........ 3o,31
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven .......... 32
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport.......... BackCover
Optional Kits ........................... 7
Warranty .............................. 35
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTION&
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
,&WARNING:Toreducetheriskofburns,electricshock,fire,injury topersons,orexposuretoexcessive
microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the (c)
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It
is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven ShouldNot be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
• Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Readand follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid PossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
• Thisappliance must be grounded. Connectonly to a properly
grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding Instructions section on
page 6.
• Thismicrowave oven isULlistedfor installation over both
gas (lessthan 60,000BTU)and electric ranges.
• Thisover-the-range oven isdesigned for useover ranges no
wider than 36:' Itmay beinstalled over both gasand electric
cooking equipment.
• Donot operate this appliance if it hasa damaged power
cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it must
be replaced byGeneral ElectricServiceor an authorized
serviceagent using a power cord available from General
Electric.
• Installor locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
Toreduce the riskof fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
insidethe ovenwhile cooking.
Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn accessory or unlessyou use
popcorn labeled for usein microwave ovens.
If materials insidethe oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed,
turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.If the door is
opened,the fire may spread.
Do not usethe SensorFeaturestwice in succession
on the same food portion. Iffood is undercooked after the
first countdown, useCOOKBYTIlE for additional cooking
time.
Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using the Bake, Roast or Fast Bakefunctions,
both the outside and insideof the oven will become
hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food
and accessoriessuch asthe oven shelf.
Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave or using
the Fast Bake mode. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Donot usea thermometer in food you are
microwaving unlessthe thermometer isdesignedor
recommended for usein the microwave oven.
Donot clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Donot store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories,in this oven when not in use.
Donot store this appliance outdoors. Donot usethis product
near water-for example,in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
Keeppower cord away from heated surfaces.
Donot immerse power cord or plug in water.
Donot block or cover any openings on the appliance.
Thismicrowave isnot approved or tested for marine use.
Usethis appliance only for its intended useasdescribed in
this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This microwave oven isspecificallydesigned to heat, dry or
cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Someproducts such aswhole eggs and sealedcontainers-
for example,closedjars-are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven.Suchuse of the
microwave oven could result
in injury.
It is important to keepthe area clean where the door
sealsagainst the microwave. Useonly mild,non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
This appliance must only be serviced byqualified service
personnel.Contact nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Aswith any appliance, close supervision isnecessarywhen
used bychildren.
Donot store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surfacewhen the microwave oven isin operation.
Donot mount this appliance over a sink.
Donot letthe cord hand over edge of counter.
Donot usepaper products in oven when appliance is
operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
Foilnot molded to food (upturned edgesact
likeantennas).
Metal,such astwist-ties, poultry pins,or gold-
rimmed dishes,in the microwave.
Recycledpaper towels containing small metal
pieces being usedin the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless
in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou usepopcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
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Donot boil eggsin a microwave oven. Pressurewill
build up insideegg yolk and will cause itto burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave with no food insidefor
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the lifeof the oven.
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Foodswith unbroken outer "skin"such aspotatoes,
hot dogs,sausages,tomatoes, apples,chicken livers
and other giblets,and egg yolksshould be piercedto
allow steam to escape
during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids,such aswater, coffee,or tea,are able to
be overheated beyondthe boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.Visiblebubbling or boiling
when thecontainer isremoved from the microwave
ovenis not always present.THISCOULDRESULTIN
VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVERWHEN
THECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOONOR
OTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injuryto persons:
- Donot overheat the liquid.
Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
Donot use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
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Foodscooked in liquids(suchas pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the insideof
the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, evenwith
the lidoff. Makesure all infant food isthoroughly
cooked.Stirfood to distribute the heat evenly.
Becareful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. Thecontainer may feel cooler than the
formula really is.Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
Don'tdefrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenifthe
container isopened,pressure can build up.Thiscan
cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in
injury.
Hotfoods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes.To
prevent possible injury,direct steam away from
hands and face.
Donot overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire,causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand poultry
to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F.
Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
-- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave ovenfor a short time before removing
the container.
-- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil intothe container.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support
seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cool<ware used in your microwave oven issuitable 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 cool<ware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
Ifyou are not sureif adish
is microwave-safe,
usethis test: Placein the
oven both the dishyou
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water-set the
measuring cup either
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
in or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high.If the dishheats, itshould not be usedfor
microwaving.
Ifthe dishremains cool and only the water in
the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe.
Oversizedfood or oversized metal cookware should
not be used in a microwave/convection oven
because they increase the riskof electricshock and
could cause a fire.
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Becareful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.
Ifyou usea meat thermometer while microwaving
or usingthe FASTBAKEmode,
make sure it issafe for usein microwave ovens.
Donot use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper
towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
Somestyrofoam trays (likethose that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
Use of the shelf accessory:
- Remove the shelf from the oven when
not in use.
-- Use pot holderswhen handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
- Be surethat the shelf ispositioned properly inside
the oven to prevent product damage.
- Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven with
metal foil.Thiswill cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.
Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers.
Not all plasticwrap issuitable for usein microwave
ovens.Checkthe package for
proper use.
Papertowels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be usedto cover dishes inorder to retain
moisture and prevent spattering while microwaving.
Besureto vent plastic wrap sosteam can escape.
Do not use paper products when the microwave/
convection oven is operated in the BAKE, ROAST or
FASTBAKE mode.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving "bailable"cooking pouches
and tightly closed plasticbags, they should be slit,
piercedor vented as directed by package.If they
are not, plasticcould burst during or immediately
after cooking,possibly resulting in injury.Also,plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered becausethey form a tight seal.When
cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Usefoil only asdirected inthis manual. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keepthe foil at least 1"
away from the sidesof the oven.
Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking isvery useful,but should be
usedcarefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
Inlonger exposuresto overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Followthese guidelines:
ill Usemicrowave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations.
[] Donot microwave empty containers.
[] Donot permit children to useplastic cookware
without complete supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
Thisappliance must be
grounded. Inthe event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an
escape wire
for the electric current.
Donot under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground)prong from the power cord.
Thisappliance isequipped with a power cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and
grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician or servicetechnician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists asto whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it isyour
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Donot usean adapter plug with this appliance.
Donot usean extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord istoo short, havea qualified electrician
or servicetechnician install an outlet
near the appliance.
Forbest operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
THE VENTFAN
Thefan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (seeAutomatic Fanfeature).Take care
to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan isin use.
Cleanthe undersideof the microwave often.
Donot allow greaseto build up on the microwave or
the fan filters.
Inthe event of a grease fire on the surface units below
the microwave oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
completely with a lid,a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
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Usecare when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners,may damage the filters.
When preparing flaming foods under the microwave,
turn the fan on.
Never leavesurface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spilloversthat may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent fan isoperating. To
minimize automatic fan operation, useadequate sized
cookware and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
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Optional kits GEApUiances.com
Available at extra cost from your GEsupplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black
When replacing a 36" range hood,filler panel kitsfill in the
additional width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
Forinstallation between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Eachkit contains
two 3"wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81D--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filterkitsare usedwhen
the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
Availableatextra cost
from your GEsupplier.
Seethe back cover for
ordering by phone or
at GEAppliances.com.
JX81D
JX40, JX41

About the features of your oven.
Throughout this monuol, feotures ond oppeoronce moy vory from your model.
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Features ofthe Oven
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Door Latches.
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cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial. 0
Removable Turntable. Donot operate the oven
in the microwave mode without the turntable
and turntable support seated and in place.
Removable Turntable Support. Do not operate
the oven in the microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support seated and in
place.
Shelves. Use with CONVECTION BAKE,
CONVECTION ROAST or COMBINATION FAST
BAKE. (Do not use when microwave cooking.)
For best results,useone shelf in the lower
position and leaveat least a 1-inch gap between
the cooking dish and the sidesof the oven. For
two-level Bakingor FastBaking useboth shelves.

About the cookingand warming features of your
microwave/convection oven. GEAppliances.com
You can cook by Microwave, Convection Bake, Convection Roast or Combination Fast Bake. Keep hot, cooked foods at
serving temperature with the Warm feature.
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DialSelector --
PVM1790
Cooking Controls CVM1790
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter
TIMECOOK Amount of cooking time
Pressonce (TimeCook I)to microwave
any time between 15 secondsand 95 minutes.
Presstwice (TimeCook II)to change power
levelsautomatically during cooking.
MICROEXPRESScook/Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
DEFROST
Pressonce (Fast) Foodweight up to one pound
Presstwice (Auto) Foodweight up to six pounds
Pressthree times (Time) Amount of defrosting time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
Pressonce (6-7 oz.)
Presstwice (8-9 oz.)
Pressthree times (10-12 oz.)
POWERlevel Power level1-10
Sensor Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
Pressonce (plate)
Presstwice (pasta)
Pressthree times (½to 1 cup)
Pressfour times (1to 2 cups)
OAUTO COOK Food type more/less time
Convection Baking or Convection Roasting
Press Turn and push dial to enter
CONVECTIONBAKEor Oventemperature and cook time
CONVECTIONROAST
Combination Fast Baking
Press
COMBINATIONFASTBAKE
Warming
Press
WARM
Turn and push dial to enter
Oventemperature and cook time
Turn and push dial to enter
Oventemperature and warm time

Available cooking options.
Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.
Microwave Cooking
Your oven usesmicrowave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor.
Sensor microwave works bydetecting the increasing humidity releasedduring cooking. Theoven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
Benefits
Fast, high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
Always use the shelf when baking.
For best results, use one shelf in
the lower position. For two-level
cooking only, use both shelves.
Convection Baking and Convection Roasting
During baking or roasting,a heating element isusedto raisethe temperature ofthe air insidethe
oven.Any oventemperature from 225°F.to 450°F.may be programmed. Afan gently circulates this
m heated airthroughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriorsand
m rich moist interiors.Thiscirculation of heated air iscalled convection.
Becausethe heated air iskept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop
around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
Cooking Method
Hot air circulates
around food to
produce browned
exteriors and seal in
juices.
Heat Source
Circulating heated
air
(Convection).
Heat Conduction
Heat conducted
from outside of food
to inside.
Benefits
Aids in browning
and seals in flavor.
Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens.
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Combination Fast Baking
Your oven alsooffers the option of Combination Fast Bake,using microwave
convection cooking. Youcook with speed and accuracy,while browning and energy along with crisping to perfection.
Always use the shelf with Fast
Bake. For best results, use one
shelf in the lower position. For
two-level cooking only, use both
shelves.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection
heat combine to
cook foods up to
25% faster than
regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Food heats from
instant energy from
penetration and
heat conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning
and crisping from
convection heat.
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Warming
Thewarming feature will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot
food. Usecookware and utensilsthat can withstand temperatures up to 230°F.
Cooking Method
Warm air circulates
around food to keep
previously cooked
food warm.
Heat Source
Circulating heated
air (Convection).
Heat Conduction
Warmth conducted
from outside of food
to inside.
Benefits
Keeps hot, cooked
foods atserving
temperature.
Always use the shelf when
warming.
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About the time and auto microwave features. GEAppliances.com
Using the Dial
You can make selections on the oven by
turning the dial and pressing it to enter
the selection.
Pressingthe dial can also be used in place
of the START/PAUSEbutton for quicker
programming of the oven.
TURN TOSELECT =PUSH TO ENTER
TURN TO SELECT * PUSH TO ENTER
Time Cook (Donot use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time between
15 seconds and 95 minutes.
TimeCook II
Letsyou change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here'show to do it:
Power level 10 (High)isautomatically set, []
but you may change it for more flexibility. []
[] Pressthe TIMECOOKbutton.
[] Turn the dial to set the cook time and press kt
the dial to enter.
kt Changepower levelif you don't want full
power. (PressPOWER.Turnthe dial to
select.Pressthe dial to enter.)
[] Press the dial or the START/PAUSE button
to start cooking.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Closethe door and press the
dial or START/PAUSEto resume cooking.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
Press the TIME COOK button.
Turnthe dial to set the first cook time and
pressthe dial to enter.
Changethe power levelifyou don'twant
full power. (PressPOWER.Turnthe dial to
select. Pressthe dial to enter.)
[] Pressthe TIMECOOKbutton again.
[] Turnthe dial to set the second cook time
and press the dial to enter.
[] Changethe power levelifyou don'twant
full power. (PressPOWER.Turnthe dial to
select. Pressthe dial to enter.)
[] Press the dial or the START/PAUSE button
to start cooking.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts
down.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial. You
may also change the power level by pressing
the POWER button.
TURN TOSELECT, PUSH TO ENTER
Micro Express Cook
Thisisa quick way toset and start cooking
in 30 secondblockseachtime the MICRO
EXPRESSbutton ispressed.Thecook time
may be changed byturning the dial at any
time during cooking.
Thepower levelwill automatically be set
at 10 and the oven will start immediately.
Thepower levelcan be changed as time is
counting down. Pressthe POWERbutton,
turn the dial and pressto enter.
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Fast Defrost (Donot use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
Fast Defrost automatically setsthe
defrosting times and power levelsto giveeven
defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to one pound.
Removemeat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton once.
[] Turn the dial to the food weight,
usingthe ConversionGuideat right.
Forexample, dial .5for .5 pounds
(8oz.)Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
[] Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areaswith small piecesof foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting.
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food isstated in pounds and
ounces,the ounces must be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1-2 .1
3.2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-10 .6
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12-13 .8
14-15 .9
12
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TURN TO SELECT •PUSH TO ENTER
START/PAUS_
Auto Defrost (Donot use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds. UseTime Defrost
for most other frozenfoods.
Auto Defrost automatically setsthe defrosting
times and power levelsto give evendefrosting
resultsfor meats, poultry and fish.
Removemeat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton twice.
[] Turn the dial to the food weight,
usingthe ConversionGuideat right.
Forexample, dial 1.2for 1.2pounds
(1pound, :3oz.)Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
[] Turn the food over ifthe oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areaswith small piecesof foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-10 .6
ii .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9

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Time Defrost (Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length oftime.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton three times.
[] Turnthe dial to selectthe time you want.
Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
[] Turnthe food over if the oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
You may change the defrost time at any time
during defrosting by turning the dial.
Power levelisautomatically set at 3,but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power levelafter entering the time.
Power level 7cuts the total defrosting time in
about half;power level10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. However,food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noisemay be heard during
defrosting. This isnormal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
Foodsfrozen in paper or plasticcan be
defrosted in the package.Closedpackages
should beslit,piercedor vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plasticstorage
containers shouldbe partially uncovered.
Family-size,prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Ifthe food is in
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
Foodsthat spoileasily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Roomtemperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Formore evendefrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, useAuto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly,or
let it stand a few minutes.
BEVERAGE BeverGge (Donot usethe shelves when
microwave cooking.)
TheBEVERAGEfeature heats beverages from 6
to 12 ounces.
Pressonce for 6-7 oz.
Presstwice for 8-9 oz.
Pressthree times for 10-12 oz.
Drinksheatedwith theBeverage feature may be
veryhot. Removethe container with care.
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About changingthe power level.
(D
TURN TO SELECT _ PUSH TB ENTER
Thepower levelmay be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Time
Cook,Time Defrost or ExpressCook.The
power levelmay also be changed during time
countdown.
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[]
[]
First,follow directions for Time Cook, Time
Defrost or Express Cook.
Press the POWER button.
Turnthe dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level.Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
cooking.
Variable power levelsadd flexibilityto
microwave cooking.Thepower levelson the
microwave oven can be compared to the
surface units on a range. Eachpower levelgives
you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Powerlevel 7 ismicrowave energy 70%
of the time. Power level3 isenergy30% of the
time. Mostcooking will be done on High (power
level 10)which givesyou 100% power. Power
level 10 willcook faster but food may need
more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and need
lessstirring or rotating of the food. Somefoods
may have better flavor, texture or appearance
if one of the lower settings isused.Usea lower
power levelwhen cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over,such asscalloped
potatoes.
Restperiods(when the microwave energy
cycles off) givetime for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An
example of this is shown with power level3--
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not
cycle off,the outside of the food would cook
before the insidewas defrosted.
Hereare some examplesof usesfor various
power levels:
High 10: Fish,bacon, vegetables, heating
liquids.
Ned-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5".Slowcooking and tenderizing for
stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Worm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter.
Plicrowave terms.
Definition
Arcing Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.Arcing iscaused by:
the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
i, metal or foiltouching the side of the oven.
i, foil that isnot molded to food (upturned edgesact likeantennas).
metal such astwist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.
Covering .....Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven,you shieldchicken breasts or bakedfoods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
.............you use small strips of foilto shieldthin parts, such asthe tips of wings and legson poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.
stonding Time When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as roastsor cakesare allowed to stand to finish cooking or
...........to set.Standing time is especiallyimportant in microwave cooking. Notethat a microwaved cake isnot
placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plasticwrap, you vent the plasticwrap byturning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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About the sensor microwave features. GEAppliances.com
Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
TheSensorFeaturesdetect the increasing humidity releasedduring cooking.Theoven
automatically adjuststhe cooking time to various types and amounts offood.
Do not usethe Sensor Featurestwice in successionon the same food portion-it may result in
severelyovercooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, useTime Cook for
additional cooking time.
NOTE: Sensor features will not operate when the oven is hot. If one of the sensor cooking buttons is
pressed when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200°F, "OVEN TOOHOT FOR SENSOR
COOKING---USING ALTERNATE METHOD" will be displayed. The oven will automatically change
to cook by time (follow the directions in the display) or once the oven is cool enough, the sensor
features will function normally.
The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
_ Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lidsor vented plastic wrap. Never
usetight sealing plastic containers-they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
Besure the outside of the cooking containers and the insideof the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven. Beadsof moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Auto Cool( (Donot use the shelves when microwave cooking.)
Because most cooking containers must be covered during Auto Cook,this feature isbest with
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.
NOTE:Useof the metal shelfwith Auto Cook isnot recommended.
Recommended Foods
Awide variety of foods including meats,fish and vegetables can be cooked
using this feature.
Foods not recommended
Foodsthat must be cooked uncovered,foods that require constant attention, foods that require
addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surfaceafter cooking
should not be cooked usingthis feature. It isbest to Time Cook them.
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About the sensor microwave features.
NOTE:Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
some food portion-it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Auto Cook (Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
[] Placecovered food in the oven and close
the door. Pressthe AUTO COOKbutton.
ENTERFOODTYPEappears in the display.
[] Turnthe dial to the desiredfood type. Press
to enter.
Seethe SensorFood TypeGuide below for
specific foods and instructions.
Theoven starts immediately.
NOTE:Ifthe door was open while the control
was being set, closethe door and pressthe
START/PAUSEbutton to begin cooking.
Iffood isundercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cookfor additional cooking time.
Do not open the ovendoor beforethe
countdown time isdisplayed-steam escaping
from the ovencan affect cooking performance.
If the door is opened,close thedoor and press
START/PAUSEimmediately.
Ifground meat was selected,the oven may
signalyou to drain and stir the meat. Open
the door, drain the meat and closethe door.
Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton if necessaryto
resume cooking.
Cooking Tips
When oven signals and countdown time is
displayed,the door may be opened
for stirring, turning or rotating food.
Toresume cooking,close the door and press
START/PAUSE.
Matchthe amount of food to the sizeof
container. Fillcontainers at least 1/2 full.
Besureoutside of container and insideof
oven are dry.
After completion of Cookcycle,iffood needs
additional cooking, return food to oven and
use TimeCook to finish cooking.
How to AdJust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)
Tosubtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
Within the first 30 secondsafter the oven starts,
turn the dial counterclockwise, until
a minus ('-") sign appears, and pressto enter.
Toadd 10% to the automatic cooking time:
Within the first 30 secondsafter the oven starts,
turn the dial clockwise, until a plus("+")sign
appears, and pressto enter.
Sensor Food Type Guide
Chicken Pieces
Fish I to 4
Ground Meat -8 to 32 oz.
[Beef,Pork, Turkey)
Potatoes Ito 48 to 32 oz.
Canned Vegetables 1to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Fresh Vegetables Ito 4 4 to 16 oz.
Frozen Vegetables Ito 4 4 to 16 oz.
Servings Serving Size
1to 42 to 8
pieces
4to 16 oz.
Comments
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat
into dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in a
star pattern in center of turntable.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Useonlywithprepackaged
microwavepopcornweighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
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Popcorn (Donotusetheshelveswhenmicrowave
cooking.)
Touse the Popcorn feature:
[] Followpackageinstructions,usingTimeCookif
thepackageislessthan1.5ouncesor larger
than3.5ounces.Placethepackageofpopcorn
inthecenteroftheturntable.
[] PressthePOPCORNbutton.Theovenstarts
immediately.
IfyouopenthedoorwhilePOPCORNSENSOR
isdisplayed,anerrormessagewillappear.Closethe
door,pressCLEAR/OFFandbeginagain.
iffoodisundercookedafterthecountdown,useTime
Cookforadditionalcookingtime.
HowtoAdjusttheAutomaticPopcornSettingto
ProvideaShorteror LongerCookTime
Ifyoufindthat thebrandof popcornyouuse
underpopsoroverpopsconsistently,youcanaddor
subtract20-30secondstotheautomaticpopping
time.
Tosubtracttime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialcounterclockwise,untila minus
("-")signappears,for20secondslesscookingtime.
Presstoenter.Turnagain,untiltwo minus("- -")signs
appear,to reducecookingtimeanother10 seconds
foratotal of30seconds
lesstime.Presstoenter.
Toaddtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialclockwise,untila plus("+")signappears,for
anextra20secondscookingtime.Presstoenter.
Turnagain,untiltwo plus("++")signsappear,to
addanother10secondsfora totalof 30seconds
additionaltime.Presstoenter.
REHEAT
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat (Donotusetheshelveswhenmicrowave
cooking.)
TheReheatfeaturereheatsservingsof previously
cookedfoodsora plateof leftovers.
[] Placethecupofliquidor covered
foodintheoven.PressREHEATonce,twice,
threetimesorfourtimes.Theovenstarts
immediately.
Pressoncefora plateof leftovers.
Presstwicefora pasta.
Pressthreetimesfor 1/2to 1fullcup.
Pressfourtimesfor1to 2fullcups.
[] Theovensignalswhensteamis
sensedandthetime remainingbegins
countingdown.
Donotopentheovendooruntiltime
iscountingdown.Ifthedoorisopened,
closeitandpressSTART/PAUSEimmediately.
Afterremovingfoodfromtheoven,stir,ifpossible,
toevenoutthetemperature.Reheatedfoodsmay
havewidevariationsintemperature.Someareasof
foodmaybeextremelyhot.
Iffoodisnothotenoughafterthecountdownuse
TimeCookforadditionalreheatingtime.
SomeFoodsNot Recommendedfor Use
With Reheat
Itisbestto useTimeCookforthesefoods:
Breadproducts.
Foodsthat mustbereheateduncovered.
Foodsthat needto bestirredorrotated.
Foodscallingforadrylookor crispsurfaceafter
reheating.
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time
Tosubtract!0% fromtheautomatic
cookingtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialcounterclockwise,untila minus("-")sign
appears,andpressto enter.
Toadd!0% totheautomaticcookingtime:
Withinthefirst30secondsaftertheovenstarts,turn
thedialclockwise,untila plus("+")signappears,and
presstoenter.
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About the baking and roasting features.
Correct shdf position
Incorrect shdf position
Baking or roasting uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Any oven temperature from 225% to 450°F may be set. Afan gently circulates this heated air
throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist
interiors. This circulation of heated air is called convection.
Becausethe heated air iskept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop
around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
For Best Results...
Useone shelfin the lower position and leaveat least a 1-inch gap between the cooking dishand the
sidesof the oven.Fortwo-level cooking only, useboth shelves.
Theshelf isrequired for good air circulation and even browning.
Seethe Cookware Tipssectionfor information on suggestedcookware.
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TURN TO SELECT * PUSH TO ENTER
Bake or Roast with Preheat
ill Pressthe BAKEor ROASTbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and press dial to enter. Donot enter bake
time now. (Thecook time will be entered
later, after the oven is preheated.)Seethe
Auto RecipeTM Conversionsection below.
[]
[]
Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton to
start preheating.
When the oven is preheated, it will signal. If
you do not open the door within i hour,the
oven will turn off automatically.
[] Open the oven door and, usingcaution,
place the food in the oven.
[] Closethe oven door.Turn the dial
to set the cook time and press the dial or
START/PAUSEto start cooking.
[] When cooking is complete, the oven will
signal and turn off.
NOTE:Youmay change the cook time at any
time during cooking byturning the dial
Youmay changethe oven temperature at any
time during cooking bypressingthe POWER
button. Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and press the dial to enter.
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking,press the BAKEbutton.
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Bake or Roast without Preheating
ill Ifyour recipe does not require preheating,
press the BAKE or ROAST button. See the
Auto RecipeTM Conversion section below.
[]
[]
Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and pressto enter.
Turnthe dial to set the cook time and press
to enter.
[] Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSE button to
start the oven.
NOTE:Youmay change the cook time at any
time during cooking byturning the dial
Youmay changethe oven temperature at any
time during cooking bypressingthe POWER
button. Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and press the dial to enter.
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking,press the BAKEbutton.
Auto Recipe'" Conversion
When using CONVECTIONBAKE,the Auto RecipeTM Conversion feature will automatically convert
entered regular baking temperatures to convection baking temperatures.
Thisfeature isactivated sothat the display will show OFFSETONand the actual converted
(reduced)temperature. Forexample,if you enter a regular recipetemperature of 350% and press
the STARTbutton, the display will show the converted temperature of 325%.
Thisfeature can be turned off in the OPTIONSmenu. Seethe Auto RecipeTM Conversion Selectionin
theAbout the other featuressection.
NOTE:If convection baking and the Auto RecipeTM Conversion feature isturned off, reduce the
oven temperature 25% from the recipeto prevent overbrowning on the top of baked goods.

About the Fast Bake feature. GEAppliances.com
Correct shelfposition
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Fast Bake offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwavescook
food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.Any oven temperature
from 225°Fto 450°F may be set.
For Best Results...
Useone shelfin the lower position and leaveat least a 1-inchgap between the cooking dishand the
sidesof the oven.Fortwo-level cooking only,useboth shelves.
Theshelf isrequired for good air circulation and even browning.
Seethe Cookware Tipssection for information on suggested cookware.
Seethe BestMethod ofCookingsection to determine the which foods are appropriate to cook
using Fast Bake.
Incorrect shelfposition
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TURN TO SELECT _ PUSH TO ENTER
Fast Bake with Preheat
ill Pressthe FASTBAKEbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and press dial to enter. Donot enter
FASTBAKE cook time now. (Thecook
time will be entered later, after the oven is
preheated.)
[] Press the dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start preheating.
[] When the oven is preheated, it will signal. If
you do not open the door within 1 hour,the
oven will turn off automatically.
[] Open the oven door and, usingcaution,
place the food in the oven.
[] Closethe oven door.Turn the dial to set the
cook time and pressto enter. Pressthe dial
or the START/PAUSEbutton to start
cooking.
[] When cooking iscomplete, the oven will
signal and turn off.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial.
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the POWERbutton. Turn
the dial to set the oven temperature and
press the dial to enter. Then, turn the dial to
set microwave power level 1through 4and
press the dial to enter. The default power level
is 4.
Toview the cook time and oven tempera-ture
during cooking, press the FASTBAKEbutton.
Checkthe Cookware Tips sectionfor correct
cookware when usingFast Bake.
Donot use metal cookware with
Fast Bake.
Reducethe recipecook time by 25%.
Seethe BestMethod ofCooking section
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake.
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TURN TO SE_CT -PU$_{TO EI_TER
Fast Bake without Preheat
[] Ifyour recipedoes not require preheating,
press the FASTBAKEbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to set the oventemperature
and pressto enter.
[] Turnthe dial to set the cook time and press
to enter.
Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start the oven.
[]NOTE: You may change the cook time at
any time during cooking by turning the
dial.
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the POWERbutton. Turn
the dial to set the oven temperature and
press the dial to enter. Then, turn the dial to
set microwave power level 1through 4and
press the dial to enter. The default power level
is 4.
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the FASTBAKEbutton.
NOTE:
Somerecipes call for preheating.
Checkthe Cookware Tips sectionfor correct
cookware when usingFast Bake.
Donot use metal cookware with
Fast Bake.
Seethe BestMethod ofCookingsection
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake.
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Cookware tips.
Convection Bake or Roast
Metal Pansare recommended for all types of baked products, but especiallywhere browning
isimportant.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and piesbecause they absorb heat and
produce crisper crust.
Shinyaluminum pans are better for cakes,cookiesor muffins because they reflect heat
and help produce a lighttender crust.
Glassor Glass-Ceramiccasseroleor baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes
due to the cleanability of glass.
Combination Fast Bake
Glassor Glass-Ceramicbaking containers are recommended. Besure not to useitems with
metal trim asit may cause arcing (sparking)with ovenwall or oven shelf.Thiscan damage the
cookware, the shelf or the oven.
Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safeto 450°F)may be used,but it isnot
recommended for foods requiring all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat.
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic
(Pyrex % Fire King ®, Corning Ware %etc.I
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 450°F.
Convection Bake
or RoastMicrowave
Yes Yes Yes
No Yes No
No No No
Yes No Yes*
Yes No No
Yes No No
Yes No No
Combination
Fast Bake
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