GE Spacemaker JVM1540 User manual

Models: JVM1540
JNM1541
HVM1540
Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
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tU'2AD ALL SAt';qTY INF()RA4A TI()N
B]'?,F()IU'?,USING
WARNING!
Toreducethe risk ofburns,electric shock, fire, injurytopersons,or exposuretoexcessive
microwave energy:
PIU,2CA Cl 70NS
For your safety, the infbrmation in this manual
must be fbllowed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent propervy damage,
personal inj u D or loss of lifE.
TO AVOID OoNota_omot OoNo,Operatetheore.
to operate this oven if it is dmnaged. It is
POSSIBLE wi_h the door open particularly important
since open-door that the oven door
E'XJz)OSU_; operation can result close properly and
in harmful exposure that there is no
7_0 £_XCtJ2_SS]-Vfq2 to microwave energy, damage to the:
MICROWAVE It is important not to I door (hem).
detEat or tmnper with 2hinges arid latches
ENERGY the satety intel'locks. ,broken or loosenedL
Oo Not Place aW object 3door seals and sealing
between the oven fl'ont surfaces.
thce and the door or ?'he Oven Should Not
allow soil or cleaner be adjusted or repaired
Jesidue to accmnulate by anyone except
on sealing surfaces. properly qualified
service personnel.
SAVE THESE INS TR UC770NS

This microwave ovenis
intendedforhousehold
use and is ULlistedfor
installation over e/eotrie
and ran esl
This microwave ovenis
notapprovedor tested
formarine usel
iili
o Read and tbllow the
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy" oil page 9.
This appliance must lye
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section oil
page 9.
Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
®Do not store an)_thing
directly oil top of the
n*icroxvHVe oven S/l*'t{tce
when the n*icroP_Hve oven
is in operation.
Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
This over-the-range oven
was designed %r use over
ranges no wide, than 36".
It may lye installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
phlg, if it is not working
properl 5 or if it has been
danlaged or dropped.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must lye
replaced by General
Electric Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord fl'om
General Electric.
Do not cover or block
any openings oil the
appliance.
Else this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this nlanual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or wlpors in
this appliance. This
nlicrowave ()veil is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
%r lalloratory or
industrial use.
SAVE THE81,2INS TR UC7/7ON8

READ ALL SAEE'TY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
* Do not siore this appliance
omdoors. Do not use this
product near wa/el_
tot example, ill a wet
basen/ellt, near a
swimming pool, near a
sink or ill similar locations.
* Keep power cord away
tiom heated surtilces.
* Do not immerse power
cord or plug ill water.
* To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavil),:
-- Do not overtook
t_od. Carefi/lly attend
appliance wben paper,
plastic or other
confl)ustible mamrials
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire m_ist-ties
and me/al handles
fixml paper or plastic
containers be%re placing
them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven
lot s/omge purposes.
Do not leave paper
produc>, cooking
utensils or food ill the
oven when not ill use.
-- If materials inside oven
igni/e, kee I) the oven
door closed, turn the
oven offand disconnect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fllse or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened,
the tire may spread.
-- Do not/lse the
Sensor Features twice ill
succession on the same
rood portion. If rood is
m_der cooked after the
first countdown, use
_rne Cook for additional
cooking time.
* It is impor/ant/o kee I) the
area clean where the door
seals against the
microwave. Use only mild,
non-abcasive de/ergents
applied with a clean
sponge or soft cloflz Rinse
well.
* This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest autborized service
tilcilit) tor examination,
repair or a(!instment.
. As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used
by children.
. S()me products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers--tot example,
closed,jars--are able to
explode and should not
be heated in this
n/icrowave OVell. S/ich use
of the microwm,e oven
could resuh ill iI_.jur}<
SAVE T ¢INST'RUC7 YON5"
4

SPECIAL NO T/E\SAB OUF MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term tot sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
o The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
The temperature probe
(if included) in the
microwave but not
inserted in the tood.
o Metal or toil touching
the side of the oven.
o Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
a n te n n }is ).
o Metal, such as/wist-ties,
poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
Ill ic rowave.
o Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
Ill ic rowave.
Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled tot
use in microwave ovens.
Do not boil eggs in a
n/icrowave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in iI_.jury.
o Operating the microwave
with no tood inside tot
more than a minute or
/wo may cause damage
to the oven and could
start a fire. It increases
the heat around the
magnetron and can
shorten the lite of
the oven.
* Foods with unbroken
outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tonlatoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.
SA 1/1'2THES1,2 INS TR UC7/7ON8

AB OUF MIGR OWAVING
SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffeeor tea, are able to
be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearingtobe boiling.
Visiblebubbling or boiling
whenthe containeris
removedfromthemicrowave
oven is notalways present.
THISCOULDRESULT
/N VERYHOTLIOUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS
DISTURBEDORASPOON
OROTHERUTENSILIS
INSERTEDINTO THELIOUID.
To reduce the risk of ii_jury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat the
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
betore and hallway
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with
n_lrrOW necks.
-- After heating, allow tile
container to stand in
the microwave oven tor
a short time betore
removing the container.
-- Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
oAvoid heating baby %od
in glass jars, even with the
lid off: Make sure all
int{mt food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir %od to
distribute the heat evenl}_
Be carefl_l/o prevent
scalding when warming
%rmula or breast milk.
The container may tee}
cooler than the milk really
is. Alway_s test the milk
be%re feeding the baby.
* Don't defrost Dozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resulting in
i,_.jur>
* Hot toods and steam
c_ln ca/Ise b/lI'ns, ge
carefl_} when opening
any containers of hot
tood, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible il_jury, direct
smam away from hands
and fi_ce.
o Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
o Cook meat and pouhry
thoroughly--meat to
at }east 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.
SAVE THESE INSTR UCJYONS

Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable tot
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 R)r
nlicrowaving."
H0w t0 test f0r a
micr0wave-saie dish,
o If you are not sure if
a dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
] cup of water--set the
measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used %r
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-sate.
If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is
sate tot use in microwave
ovens.
o Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
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 sWrotoam tcays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of me/al embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, tile metal can
burn the floor of the oven
or igni/c a paper towel.
o Do not/Ise the n/icyowave
to dry newspapers.
o Not all plastic wrap
is suitable %r use in
microwave ovens.
Check tile package
%r proper use.
o 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 st)
ste}ln/ c}ln escape.
* Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transterred from the
heated tood. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
o "goilable" 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 resuhing
in i11.jur}_Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
torm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam away flom
hands and tilce.
SAVE THE81,2INS TR UC7/7ON8

SPECIAL NO [/E\SAB OUF MICS OWAVING
o Use %il only as directed in
this manual. When using
%il in the microwave
oven, keep the fidl at least
] " away l]<'om the sides of
the oven,
o Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed %r
microwave cooking is very
useflfl, but should be used
careflfll)_ Even microwave-
sate plastic may not be as
tolerant of ovcrcooking
conditions as arc glass or
ceramic materials and
may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the %od and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
I Use microwave-saib
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
Ill }ln/]_IC Ill I'e r _s
recon/n/end}ltions,
Do not nlicrow_lve empty
containers.
3Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without comple/e
supervision.
GROUNDING lNSTRUC770NS/()FI TONALFUrlS
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
exists before use, Consuh a qualified
AWARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must 1)e
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces tile
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
fi)r the electric current.
electrician or service
technician if tile grounding
instIucfions are not
comple/ely understood,
or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is
pr(_perly gr(mnded.
If the outlet is a s/;mdard
2-prong w;fll omlet, it is
your personal responsil)ilit)'
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded ?_prong wall
outlet.
Do not, under _lny
circ/ln/st;lnces, cilt or
remove the third (ground)
prong fl'om the power cord.
Do not use an adaptor plug
with this appliance.
Do not use an ex/ension
cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified
electrician or service
/cchnician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical out]et/o prevent
flickering of ligh/s, blowing
of fl_se or tripping of circuit
breaker.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The tim will operate
automatically under
certain conditions {see
Automatic Fan tbature).
Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent tim is in use.
o Clean the 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 surihce units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surfi_ce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat tray.
o Use care when cleaning
the vent tan filter.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, n/ay
damage the filter.
When preparing flaming
foods trader the micrm_axe,
ttlrn the xent tan on.
Never leave surfi_ce units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Believers
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the
microwave vent tan is
operating. To minimize
automatic t,m operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surthce units
only when necessar>
Most pacemakers are
shielded fl'om interterence
fi'om electronic produc/s,
including microwaves.
However; patien/s with
pacemakers may wish to
consult their physicians if
they have concerns.
Filler Pane/Kits
JX46WH/Bt--White/B/ack
JX4OWH--White
JX41--B/ack
When replacing a 36"
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additiomd
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not tot
end-ot:cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3"-wide filler panels.
ax81C--RecirculatingCharcoal
FilterKit(includedwithModel
JNM1541)
Filter kits are used when
the inicrowave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Axailable at extra cost flom
your GE supplier.
Charcoalfilter(JX81 C)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

O
2
3
4
5
6
Door Handle. Pull to
open the door. The
door must be securely
latched tot the
microwave to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to 1)e viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
Touch Control Panel.
Cooktop Light,
Grease Filters.
7Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The turntable may be
removed %r cleaning.
8 Convenience Guide.
9Shelf (on some models).
Lets you microwave
several %ods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly
on the turntable.
10 Rating Plate. Located
on the inside wall of
the microwave oven.
10

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(77zrou_tzoul ltzi,s manual, j+_ahm_,sa_d appcara_cc may va_]' jivm yore _model.)
YOU can microwave
by time, temperature
or with the
convenience
features.
Time
Cook
,.-- Express Cook --_
1 2 3
4 5 6
Level) 30 Sec.
_Time Features
Time Cooking
Press Enter
TIME COOK I&II (Press once or twice) Am(rant of cooking time.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amomat of deti'osting time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power lexel 1-10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately]
11

Convenience Features
POPCORN Starts immedi_telv! more/less time
serving size
BEVERAGE Starts immedi_tely! serving size
REHEAT (See Rehe_t Guide) serving size
POTATO Starts immedi_tely! serving size
VEGETABLE{0n so-memodeJ$) Starts immedi_tely! tbod/Tpe/ser_ing size
DEFi_OSTAUTO!TIME Food weig'ilt
(PressOnce)
12

7 8 9
time ibr TIME cooi_
T!M E DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK: The
power!eve!m_r_lso
changed during time
C0untdownl
I Pressr/MECOOKor
se/eOtrimeDefrost.
2E.teroooki,gor
defrostingtime.
3PreSsPOWERLEVEL
4SeleCt desiredpower
level I'1o.
5Presssraer.
Variable power levels add
flexibili Wto microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the n/icrowFtve oven
can be compared to the
surfi_ce units on a range.
High (power level ]0) or
full power is the fi_stest way
to cook and gives you
100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 7()% of
the time. Power level 3 is
to "equalize" or/ranster
heat to file inside of the
todd. An exan/pie of this
is shown wi/h power level
3 the defl'ost cycle. If
microwave energy did not
cvcle off. the ou/side of/he
food would cook bcibre
file inside was defrosted.
Here are sortie exalll pies
of rises ]_k>rwtrions power
levels:
Power tevel Best Uses
High 10 Fish. bac(m.
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (! 11) will
cook t{tster bu/tk_od nifty
need more fl'equen/
stirring, ro/ating or/urning
over. Most cooking will lie
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook n/ore evenly and need
less stirring or ro/ating of
the food.
Some toods may have
better flavor, texture or Low2 or 3
appearance if one of/l_c
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such Warm f
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
otI) give lime for the food
vegetables.
boiling liquids.
Meal-High7 Gentle
cooking o*
rnea_ Ell're
pouhr} :
bakillg
casseroles
and rehearing.
Medium5Slow cooking
and tenderizillg
such as stews
mM less render
cuts o}meal
Defl'osdng
without
cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Keeping tood
wm'm wi/hout
overcooking:
softenillg
butten
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L4s6j
789
0
DISPLAY
IPress TIME COOK
2 Entercookingtime.
3Changepower level
#you don'twant full
power. (PressPOWER
LEVEL.Selecta desired
power level 1-10.)
4PressSTART.
TimeCookI
Allows you to microwave
tot any time up to 99
mim_tes and 99 seconds.
Power level ] 0(High)
is automatically set, but
you may change it for
more flexil)ilit),.
\k)u may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the tood. Close the
door and press START
to resume cooking.
Time Cook R
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
I,EVEI,. Select a desired
power level ] -10.)
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 ] -1 (1.)
7Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II c(mnts down.
14

Cooking Guide for Time Cook I &II
NOTE" Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
asp"r,g,
(Ii:esh spears)
(frozen speal-s)
Beans
(flesh green)
(ii:ozen green)
I lb.
] O-oz. package
I lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
(ti.0zen lima) ]0-oz. package
Beets
(fi'esh, whole) ] bunch
Broccoli
(flesh CUt)I bunch
(1V_ to 1_Albs.)
(fresh spears) ] bunch
(1Y_ to 1_Albs.)
(ti-ozen; ] 0-oz. package
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package
Cabbago
(Iiesh) I medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fl'esh, Sliced ) I lb.
(f!ozen) lO-oz, package
Cau/if/o wet
(flowerets)
(fresh; whole)
(fi0zen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-oz. package
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 rain.
9 to ] 1 rain.
6 to 8 Inin.
In 11½-qt. obhmg glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole.
6 to 8 Inin.
] 7 to 21 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel'.
In ]-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup wa/cr.
In ]-qt. casserole.
7 to ]0 nlill.
9 to ] 3 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain. In ]-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In ] 1½_or 2-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
watel'.
In 9- w3-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup
water.
8 to ] ] nlill.
7 to ]0 rain.
7 to 9 nlill.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to ]4 rain.
]0to ]7rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In ] ½-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place ]/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I &II
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
,Ik'ozen kernel) l 0-oz. package
] to 5 ears
(ti'ozen _ ] ear
2to 6 ears
Mixed
vegetables
i _}'ozen )] O-oz. package
has
ii'esh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
(frozen } ] 0-oz. package
Potatoes
(fl'esh. cubed. 4 potatoes
white1 _i to as oz. each)
(I)'esh. whole. ] (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet or white1
Spinach
fcesh) l 0to 16 oz.
(fl'ozen. ]0-oz. package
chopped
and leaf_
Squash
(fl'esh. summe* l lb. sliced
and vellow)
(winter: acorn ] /o 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 ] l rain.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tal)lespoons
water.
In 2-qt. ol)long glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add ]/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. ol)long glass l)aking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tal)lespoons
water.
In ]-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tal)lespoons
water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
in 9-qt. casserole with ]/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking %rk. Place in
center of the oven. I.et stand 5 minu/es.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed si)inach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1½<]t. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove ill)tons
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
1)aking dish, place squash era-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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7 me Features
rEgpress Cook
4 5 6
78 9
0
DISPLAY
I PressDEFROST
AUTO/TIMEtwiee.
2Enter defrostingtimel
3PressSTART
4r.rn foodOverwhen
the ovensignals,
5PressSTART iili
(AutoDefrostexp/ained
in theseetion on
ConvenienceFeatures)
Allows you/o det}'ost tor the
length of time you select.
See the Det}'osfing Guide
tbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but
you m_Wchange this tbr
more flexibility. \bu m_g
det}'ost small items more
quickly by raising tile power
level after enmring the time.
However, they will need
more t}'equent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cu/s tile/o/al
def}'osting time in about
half:, power level ] 0 cu/s the
to/al time /o approximately
l/3. Ro/am or stir tood
t}'eq uenfl}_
At one half of selecmd
defiosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
mrn tood over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defi'osting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of toil.
A &dl timmping noise m_g
be heard during det}osting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not opepating at
High power.
Defrosting Bps
Foods tiozen in paper or
plastic can be deti'osted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented AVFER
food has partially
det}'os/ed. Plastic s/omge
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
* Family-size, prepackaged
t}'ozen dinners can be
defiosmd and microwave&
If the tood is in a toil
container, tmnstcr it
to a microwave-sate dish.
* Foods that spoil easil}, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuttings,
poult* T and pork, should
not be allowed/o sit out
for more than one hour
after defi't)sting'. Room
temperature promo/es
the grt)wth of harm fl_l
bacteria.
* For more even deti'osting
of larger toods, such as
beef, lamb and veal roas/s,
use Au/o Det}'ost.
* Be sure large meals are
corn ple/ely defi't)sted
betore cooking.
*When defiosmd, tood
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly ic5 return/o the
microwave veW brietl_, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food Time
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns orrolls (1 I,ieccJ 1 rain.
Sweet rolls _approx. 12 oz. )3 to 5 rain.
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb3 _ to _ rain.
Shellfish,smallpieces (1 lb.) 5 t_, 7 rain.
Fruit
Plasticpoueh--I to2
(10-oz. package )
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
3 to i:,min.
Groundmeat (1 lb.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks,chops and cutlets
eou_
Chicken,hroiler-hyer
cut up 2½ to 3 lbs.
Chicken, whole
(2½ to 3 lbs.
Cornishhen
Turkeyhreast (4 to 6 lbs.,
18
2 to 5 rain.
L to 5 min.
5 to 7 rain.
12to16min.
per lb.
5 to 7 m in.
per lb.
]5 1o 19 rain.
171o21 rain.
7to ]3 min.
per lb.
5 to U rain.
l)er lb.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and
1)reak up after half the time.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes,
if necessar 5 to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with toil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. U nwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with %il. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavil)' until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavil), until giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. AJqer half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with %il. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1-2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Time Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (fiom 1 to 6)
tk)r ] to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level ] O.
For example, press tile
2 pad %r 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can
be changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter ] -10.
You can use this feature
two wags:
= It will add 30 seconds to
tile time counting down
each time tile pad is
pressed.
o It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Convenience Features
Use only with
prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing
3_Oto 3_5 ounces.
NOTE:Do not use the metal
shelf when cooking popcorn.
How to Usethe Popcorn
Feature
Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is
less than 3.t) ounces or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2Press POPCORN. The
oven starts immediately.
Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are
cooking.
2O