GE Spacemaker JVM1540 User manual

Models: JVM1540
JNM1541
HVM1540
LVM1540
Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
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READ ALL SAbETY
INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
A For your safety, the infbrmation in this manual
must be fbllowed to minimize the risk of fire
.... 7r ....... or explosion or to prevent property damage,
FI_'CA U'I IONS' personal injm_ orlossoflite,
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the oven
to operate this oven if it is damaged. It is
with the door ()pen particularly important
since open-door that the oven door
operation can result close properly and
in harmhd exposure that there is no
to xmcrowave energy, damage to the:
MICROWA_ It is important not to /door (bent).
defeat or tamper with 2hinges and latches
ENERGY the safe ty interlocks. broken or loosened),
Do Not Place any object 3door seals and sealing
between the oven h'ont surf'aces.
face and the door or The Oven ShouldNot
allow soil or cleaner be adjusted or repaired
residue to accumulate by anyone except
on sealing surfaces. properly qualified
se_icc personnel.

•Read and tk)llow the
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on page 2.
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 9.
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This ove(=the-range oven
was designed tk)r use over
_)() .
ranges no wider than _ ""
It may be installed ()vet
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced b)' General
Electric Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord fl'om
General Electric.
• Do not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
• Use this appliance only
tk)r its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do llOt use corrosix_
chemicals or w_pors in
this appliance. This
microw_itve ovell is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook tk)od,
and is not intended
tk)r laboratory or
industrial use.

tK2AD ALL SAH 2TY
INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING
* Do not siore this appliance
ouidoors. Do not use this
product near water--
tot example, in a wet
llllsen/ellt, he}iF _l
swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
* Keep power cord away
fl'om heated surfi_ces.
* Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
* To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavil):
-- Do not overcook
%od. Careflflly attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other
combusfil/le materials
arc placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire twis/-ties
and metal handles
flom paper or plastic
containers lie%re placing
them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven
%r storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
produc/s, cooking
uiensils or tood in tile
(wen when not in use.
-- If materials inside oven
ignite, kee I) the oven
door closed, turn the
oven offand disconnect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fl_se or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened,
the fire m_w spread.
-- Do not use the
Sensor Features twice in
Succession on the saine
tood portion. If tood is
under cooked after the
Iirst CO/ln[do%'n, use
77meCookt_,r additional
cooking time.
* See door surtime cleaning
instructions in the Cm'e
and Cleaning section (s)
of this manual.
* This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
ti_cili/T tot examination,
repair or a(,tiustlnent.
. A_swith any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used
by children.
® Do not store anything
directly on top of the
n/icI'owiwe oven sni't{lce
when the n/icrowm'e oven
is in operation.
,SAVE THESE INSTRUCJYONS

I,.I
SPECIAL N07??,S ABO UF MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term tbr sparks in tlte
oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Tlte metal sltelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it toucltes tlte
microwave wall.
Tlte temperature probe
(if included) in tlte
microwave llut not
inserted in tlte tood.
• Metal or fi)il touclting
tlte side of tlte oven.
• Foil not molded to fitod
(upturned edges act like
antenmts).
• Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins or gold-
rimmed disltes, in tlte
II/ic rowave.
• Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in tlte
II/ic rowave,
Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn lal/eled Jot
use ill microwave {)``'ellS.
• Some products suclt as
wltole eggs and sealed
containers t_)r example,
closed jars--are able to
explode and should not
be lteated in tltis
microwave oven. Such use
of tlte microwave o``_n
could result in il/.iury.
• Do not boil eggs in a
microwave {),,'ell. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in il/.iury.
• Operating tlte microwave
with no tood inside tbr
II/Ore than a minute or
two may cause damage
to tlte o``'en and could
start a fire. It increases
the heat around tlte
magnetron and can
shorten the litc of
tlte oven.
• Foods witlt unl/roken
outer "skin" suclt as
potatoes, ltot dogs,
sa/lsages_ toIllatoes_
apples, clticken li``'ers
and otlter giblets, and
egg yolks sltould be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.

SPECIAL N07 2S ABO UF MICRO WAVING
SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
TH/S COULD RESULT
/N VERYHOT L/OU/DS
SUDDENLY BO/L/NG OVER
WHEN THE CONTA/NER /S
D/STUBBED OR ASPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL/S
INSERTED INTO THE L/OU/D.
To reduce tile risk of iI_jury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat the
liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid botl_
be%re and halt_,ay
t}lio/lgh heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow necks.
-- After heating, allow the
container to stand in
the microwave oven tot
a short time betore
removing the container.
-- Use extreme care wilen
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
* Avoid heating baby %od
in glass jars, even with the
lid otE Make sure all
in£mt food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir %od to
distribute the heat evenl}_
Be careflfl/o prevent
scalding when warming
%rnmla or breast milk.
The container may tcel
cooler titan tile milk really
is. Alway_s test the milk
be%re feeding tile baby.
* Don't defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even it" the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resulting in
iI_,jury.
* Hot toods and steam
c_ln cause b/Irns, ge
careflfl when opening
any containers of hot
tood, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible i@_ry, direct
smam away flom hands
and thee.
o Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
o Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly--meat to
at least an INTERNAl,
temperature of ] 60°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAl, temperature
of ] 80°K Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
toodborne illness.

Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable lot
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable tbr
Illicfowaving."
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
• If you are not sure if
a dish is microwave-sale,
use tl-fis test: Place in the
oven 1)oth the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water--set the
measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at lfigh. If the dish lmats,
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-sale.
If you use a meat
thermometer wl-file
cooking, make sure it is
sale Jot use in microwave
()VeilS,
• Do not use recycled
paper products. P,ecycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some stvrolbam tl_ay:s
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwavcd, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
•Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap
is suitable Jot use in
ii/icrowave ovells.
Check the package
Jot proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so
steam Call escape.
• Cookware may become
hot because of heat
translcrred tiom the
heated tood. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
• "Boilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting
in il/jury. Ms(), plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
form a tight seal. YVhen
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering careflflly and
direct steam away ti'om
hands and lace.

SPECIAL NOTES ABO UF MICRO WAVING
o Use %il only as directed in
this manual. When using
toil in tile microwave
oven, keep the toil at least
]" away from tile sides of
the oven.
Plastic cookware--Plasfic
cookware designed %r
microwave cooking is very
useflll, but should be used
carefllll)_ Even microwave-
sate plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and
may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the tood and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
IUse microwave-sate
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
n] }lnlltilC tu re r _S
recon/n/endatlons.
2Do not microwave empty
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without comple/e
supervision.
The tim will operate
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan teamre).
Take care to prevent tile
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while tile vent tim is ill use.
o Clean tile underside of
the microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
tim filter.
o In the event of a grease
fire on the surface units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surfilce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat tra>
o Use care when cleaning
the vent tim filter.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-1)ased
oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.
o When preparing
flaming %ods under
the microwave, turn the
vent tim on.
o Never leave surtitce units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the
microwave vent t_m is
operating. To minimize
automatic tim operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surt_tce units
only when necessary.

I,.I
GR0 UNDING TRUC770N /OFHONAL KEIS
This appliance is equipped
with a power coM having
a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
Ensure proper gr0und outlet that is properly
exists before use, installed alld _TOtlllded.
WARNING
Improperuseofthe
groundingplug canresult
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
lot the electric current.
Consuh a qualified
electrician or service
mchnician if the grounding
instructions are not
complemly understood,
or if doultt exists as to
whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall Otlflet, it is
your personal responsiltilitv
and oltligafion to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 2_prong wall
outlet.
Do not, tinder any
circtlmstaltces, ctlt or
remove the third (ground)
prong fi'om the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
with tlfis appliance.
Do not use an extension
cord with tlfis appliance.
If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified
electrician or service
teclmician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best opecafion, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, l)lowing
of filse or tripping of circuit
breaker:
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH--White
JX48BL--Black
When replacing a 36"
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional
width to provide a CtlStOm
ltuilt-in appearance.
For installation ltetween
caltinets only; not tor
end-oJ:caltinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3"-wide filler panels.
JXglA-- Recirculating
Charcoal FilterKit
Fiher kits are used when
the microwave (welt caltltot
lie vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier, or see
GE Service Numbers.
OX48

Features of Your Microwave
(Tlm)uKllout this manual, ,fi)atu_)s and a[)[_earan(w
mcO' vao' fivm your model.)
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2
3
4
5
6
Door Handle. Pull to
()pen the door: The
door must be securely
latched tot the
II/icr()w_ve to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
Touch Control Panel.
Cooktop Light.
Grease Filter,
7 Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The tucntable may be
removed t()i cleaning.
8 Convenience Guide.
9 Sheff (on some models).
Lets you microwave
several toods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly
on the turntable.
10 Rating Plate. Located
on the inside wall of
the II/icI'ow_]tv(_ ov(_l'l.
10

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(7/mm_,%ut this mcmucd, ./e(_tu_s and ap[_ear(_ncem_O'va_y.fiom your model.)
You can microwave
by time, temperature
or with the
convenience
features.
Express Cook -_,
_1 2 3
4 5 6
IPowe_ IrAdd"
Level) 30 Sec.
Time Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II (Press onceortwice) Amount of cooking time.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount of defi'osting time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1-10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts imm ediately!
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LPototo _
jFDefros_
AConvenience Features
COOK (on some models) Food r_,l)e 1-9 + weight
POPCORN Starts immediatel? ! more/less time
serxing size
(See Reheat Guide) serving size
BEVERAGE Starts immediatel} ! serxing size
POTATO Starts immediatel} ! serxing size
VEGETABLE (on some models) Food t_l)e 1-3 + weight
DEFROST AUT0/TIME Food weight
(Press once) ........
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DISPLAY
LPause9
How toChangethe
Power Level
The power leve! nlay b_
entered 0r dmnged /
immediately after
entering the tcature {
time *arT!MECOOI<
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK. The
power leve! may a!so be
Changed during time
Countdown.
I PressTIME COOKor i_
select TimeDefrost.
2 Entercookingor i
\;]triable power levels add
flexibility' to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on tile n/icrowllve o',_n
can be compared to the
S/lrJ_lce units on a range.
High (power level 10) or
fldl power is the thstest way
to cook and gives you
100% powen Each power
level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
tile time. Power level 3 is
energy" 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook t{tster but fi)od mW
need more ti'equent
stirring, rotating or turning
oven Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of
the tood.
Some toods may have
better flav(m texture or
appearance if one of tile
lower settings is used. Use
to "'equalize" or thruster
heat to the inside of the
fi)od. An example of this
is shown with power level
3 the deii"ost cxcle. /f
microwave enerax did not
cycle off. the outside of the
fi)od would cook befi)re
the inside \_as deli"osted.
Here are sonic exHn] pies
()t" liNeS J()I" vHriot/s power
levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish. bacon,
vegetables.
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking of
meat and
pouhw;
baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews
and less tender
curs of' meat,
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
witlaom
cooking;
simmering:
a hlwer power level when delicate sauces.
cooking toods tllat have a
tendency to l)oil over, snell
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (wllen tlle
microwave energy cycles
off) give time tor tlle tood
Warm IKeeping fbod
warm withom
overcooking:
softening
butten
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7 me Features
FExpress Cook
1 2 3
789
0
DISPLAY
1 PressTIME COOK.
2 Entercookingtime.
3 Changepower level
if youdon'twant full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL.Selecta
desiredpower level
I-Io.)
4PressSTART
iili
TimeCookI
Allows you to microwave
tk)r any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level ] 0 (High)
is automatically set, but
you may change it tot
more flexibili W.
\_m may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the tbod. Close the
door and press START
to resume cooking.
TimeCookII
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
IPress TIME COOK.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change the power level
if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEl, Select a desired
power level ] -] 0.)
4Press TIME COOK
again.
5Enter the second cook
tim e.
6Change the power level
if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER
I,EVEL. Select a power
level ]-] 0.)
7Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
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Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I &H
NOTE."Usepower level High(10)unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(flesh spears I 1 Ih.
(frozen spears_ 10-oz. package
Beans
(flesh green, 1 Ih. cut ill half
(flozen green I l()-oz, package
Ifrozen lima
Beets
iflesh, whole
Broccoli
(fresh cut_
(flesh spears
Ifrozen.
chopped)
(flozen spears J
Cabbage
(flesh
(wedges
Carrots
(fi'esh. sliced
Iflozen)
Cauliflower
(floweretsl
(flesh. whole)
Iflozen_
In 1½-qt. ohlong glass haking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
10-oz, package
1 bunch /n 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
1 bunch
,17_ to 172lhs.)
1 bunch
,17_ to 172lhs.)
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
1 medium head
.ahout 2 lhs.)
1 Ih.
10-oz. package
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 11 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
17 to 21 rain.
7 to 10 rain.
9 to 13 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to 11 rain.
7 to 10 rain.
7 to 9 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 14 rain.
10 to 17 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
1 medium head
l medium head
10-oz. package
In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tahlespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. ohlong glass haking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tahlespoons
water.
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tahlespoons
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tahlespoons
water.
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Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I &H
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
Iti'ozen kernell lO-oz, package
Cornonthe cob
(fl'esh J] to 5 ears
(fl'ozen _ 1 ear
2 to 6 ears
Mixed
vegetables
ifrozen l O-oz. package
Peas
Iffesh. shelled_ 2 lbs. unshelled
Ifl'ozen3 l 0-oz. package
Potatoes
(fl'esh. cubed. 4 potatoes
white} , _ to 8 oz. each
(flesh. whole. ] 6 to s_ oz.
sweet or white
Spinach
(fl'esh) l0 to 16 oz.
(frozen. 10-oz. pack:tge
chopped
and leaf_
Squash
(flesh. sulnlner ]lb. sliced
and ) ellow)
(winter acorn. 1 to 2 squash
butternut} _about 1 lb. each)
5 to 7 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per ear
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per ear
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to 11 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water,
In 2-qt. obhmg glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been lmsked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. obhmg glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water,
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water,
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of tim e.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place in
center of the oven. I,et stand :5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. obhmg glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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7 me Features
3-"
789
0
DISPLAY
4Turnfood over when
ovensignals.
5 PressSTART.
(Auto DefroSt explained
in the section on _"
Convenience Features')
Allo_vs you to deflost Jot the
length of time you select.
See the Defi'osting Guide
R)r sugg_smd tim es.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but
)_m m W change this R)r
more flexibility. _bu may
defi'ost small imms more
quickly by raising the power
level after enmring the time.
Howevch they will need
more fl'equent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total
deti'osting time in about
halt:, power level 10 cuts the
total time to approximately
1/3. Rotam or stir todd
fi'eq uenfly.
At one half of selecmd
detiosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
mrn tood over and break
apart or rearcang_ pieces
lot more even deli'osting.
Shield aW warm areas with
small pieces of toil.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defiosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not opeFating at
High powen
Defrosting 77ps
• Foods ti'ozen in paper or
plastic can be defiosmd in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or venmd AI_WER
todd has partially
deJiosmd. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
• Em_ily-size, prepackaged
ti'ozen dinners can be
detiosmd and microwave&
If the todd is in a toil
containec tmnstcr it
to a microwmv-satc dish.
• D)ods that spoil easily, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit ()tit
tor more than one hour
after defi'osting. Roon/
tempecature promotes
the gro_d_ of harm tiff
bacteria.
• For more even defi'osting
of larger toods, such as
heel lamb and xval roasts,
use Auto Defi'ost.
• Be sure large meats are
corn plemly detiosmd
beiore cooking.
• h'hen defl'osted, tood
should be cool 1)ut
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microwave very l)rieJly, or
let it stand a tow minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or roils (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz,
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen(] lb.)
Shellfish,small pieces (1 ]b-1
] rain.
3 to 5 rain.
_ to _ min.
5 to 7 rain. Place block m casserole. Tun_ over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plasticpoucb--I to2 3 to c,rain.
(]O-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon I1 lb.) 2 to 5 rain.
Franks (1 lb.) 2to 5 rain.
Groundmeat _1 lb,)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5t() 7 rain.
12 to 16 rain.
per lb.
5to 7 rain.
per lb.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 rain.
cut up (2½ to 3 lbs. )
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 rain.
(2½ to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen 7 t() 13 rain.
per lb.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
/8
5to U min.
pet" lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
I.et stand 5 minutes after defi'ostina.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave lust until tI'anks can be
separated, l.et stand 5 minutes.
if necessary, to complete defi'ostina.
Turn meat over alter half the tune.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cookina dish.
Turn over alter half the time and shield
warm areas with tbil. YVhen finished
separate pieces and let stand to complete
deliostina.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Umvrap
and turl_ over alter half the time. YVhen
finished. _cparate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more. if necessarv, l.et stand
to finish detiostina.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Alter half
the time. unwrap and turn chicken ore>
Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish
deliostina./f necessarv, run cold water m
the cavity until aiblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen il_ the oven breast-
side-up, Turn over alter half the time.
Run cool water in the cavits until aiblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. Alter half the time. turn over
and shield warll/ areas with tbil Finish
defi'ostin_. Let stand 1-2 hours in
rei?ia'erator to complete deii'osting.

7 me Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (tiom 1 to 6)
tot 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the
2 pad tot 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can
be changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEI, and
enter 1-10.
You can use this feature
two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
• It can be used as a quick
wa} to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Convenience Features
,.-- ExpressCook
1,, ol
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(On some models)
The Cook Jcature
automatically sets the
cooking times and power
levels tor a w_rie Wof toods.
IPress COOK.
2Select food hpe 1-9 (see
the Cook Guide 1)elow).
3Enter weight in ounces.
4Press START.
Hint: Press and hold the
COOK pad during cooking
to display the toed type
and remaining cook time.
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DISPLAY
Cook Guide
FoodType Weight Comments
I Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwaxe-sate casserole or bowl.
Coxer with lid or xented plastic wlap.
2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or l)owl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Coxer with lid or xented
plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Coxer with lid or xented plastic wlap.
4Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on
oxen tloor or turntable.
5Fish 4 to 16oz. Use el)long, square or round dish. Cox er
with xented plastic wrap or wax paper.
6Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use el)long, square or round dish. Coxer
with xented plastic wrap.
7 GroundMeat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Cruml)le meat
(beef, pork, turkey)into dish. Coxer with lid or xented plastic
wrap. Drain and stir at signal.
8Bacon _ ) ,2 t( 10 oz. La_er strips on a plate, 4 to a la_er.
Coxer each la}er with a paper towel.
9 Pizza 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare
(frozen, microwaveable) pizza for microwaxing.
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