GE Spacemaker JVM1740DP User manual

Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Model: JVM1730
JNM1731
JVM1740
2
30
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms 30
Care and Cleaning 31
36
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service 36
GE Service Numbers 38
Warranty Back Cover
GE Appliances
10
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave 10
The Controls on Your Microwave 11
Time Features 14
Convenience Features 20
Other Features 24
Oven Shelf 29
49-40613
DE68-03700A
06-09 JR
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety, the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do Not Attempt
to operate this oven
with the 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.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except
properly qualified
service personnel.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING
•Read and follow 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 over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 36.″
It may be installed over
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 by General
Electric Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord
available from General
Electric.
•Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
for laboratory or
industrial use.
This microwave oven is
UL listed for installation
over electric and gas
ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
•Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet
basement, near a
swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
•Keep power cord away
from heated surfaces.
•Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
•To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible materials are
placed inside the oven
while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles
from 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.
— If materials inside oven
ignite, keep the 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 use the
Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same
food portion. If food is
under cooked after the
first countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
•See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s)
of this manual.
•This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
•As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used
by children.
• Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven
is in operation.
4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
•The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
•Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
•Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
•Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
•Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in
the microwave.
Only use microwave
shelf when reheating
on more than one level.
DO NOT store the oven
shelf in the microwave.
See operating instructions
for oven shelf.
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
ARCING
•Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
•Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—are able to
explode and should
not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven
could result in injury.
•Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
•Operating the microwave
with no food inside for
more than a minute or two
may cause damage to the
oven and could start a
fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron
and can shorten the life
of the oven.
•Foods with unbroken
outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
FACT
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. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
— Do not overheat the
liquid.
— Stir the liquid both
before and halfway
through heating it.
— Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow necks.
— After heating, allow the
container to stand in
the microwave oven
for a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
•Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
formula or breast milk.
The container may feel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding
the baby.
•Don’t defrost frozen
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
injury.
•Hot foods 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.
•Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
•Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
foodborne illness.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
6

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable 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 cookware
is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
•If you are not sure if a
dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 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
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
•If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave
ovens.
•Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper may
contain metal flecks
which could cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
•Some styrofoam trays
(like those 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.
•Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
•Not all plastic wrap
is suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check the package
for 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 can escape.
•Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transferred from the
heated food. 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 injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam away from
hands and face.
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Use foil only as directed in
this manual. When using
foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least
1″away from the sides of
the oven.
•Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is
very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even
microwave-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. In longer
exposures to over-
cooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
The fan will operate
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature).
Take care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
•Clean the underside of
the microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
fan filters.
•In the 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.
•Use care 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 leave surface 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 fan is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surface units
only when necessary.
THE VENT
FAN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
8
NOTICE –
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
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
for the electric current.
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.
Consult a qualified
electrician or service
technician if the grounding
instructions are not
completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any
circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground)
prong from the power
cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified
electrician or service
technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of
circuit breaker.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH—White
JX48BL—Black
When replacing a 36″
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3″-wide filler panels.
JX81J— Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier, or see
GE Service Numbers.
Optional Kits
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
JX81J
JX48
9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10
3
67
9
8
7
1
2
5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
1 Door Handle. Pull to
open the door. The
door must be securely
latched for the
microwave to operate.
2 Door Latches.
3 Window with Metal
Shield.
Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
4 Shelf (if included) .
Lets you microwave
several foods at once.
Food microwaves best
when placed directly
on the oven floor or
turntable.
5 Touch Control Panel
You must set the
clock before using
the microwave.
6 Cooktop Lights.
7 Grease Filters.
8 Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:
Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
Features
4

11
Time Features
Time Cooking
Press Enter
TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time.
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
You can microwave
by time or with
the convenience
features.
1

12
Quick Start
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once 3.5 oz.
Press twice 3.0 oz.
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings
COOK (on some models) Food type 1–9 + weight
REHEAT (See Reheat Guide) Food type 1–6 1–3 servings
POTATO Starts immediately! 1–4 potatoes
VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! food type/serving size
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight
(Press once)
HELP (on some models)
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK
•Cooking
•Time Defrost
•Reheat
•Snacks
2

13
Operating Instructions
Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven
can be compared to the
surface units on a range.
High (power level 10) or
full power is the fastest
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 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. 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 food.
Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this
is shown with power level
3—the defrost cycle. If
micro-wave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may be
entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOK. The
power level may also be
changed during time
countdown.
1 Press TIME COOK or
select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power
level 1–10.
5 Press START.
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking
of meat and
poultry; baking
casseroles and
reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews and
less tender cuts
of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
without cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening butter.
Changing Power
Levels

Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility.
You may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press TIME COOK
again.
5 Enter the second cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a
desired power level
1–10.)
4 Press START.
Time Cook
Operating Instructions
Time Features
14

15
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
chopped water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
16
Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II

17
Time Features
Allows you to defrost for the
length of time you select. See
the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically
set, but you may change this
for more flexibility. You may
defrost small items more
quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time.
However, they will need more
frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about half;
power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small
pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the
oven is not operating at High
power.
Defrosting Tips
•Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
•Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved.
If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
•Foods that spoil easily, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
•For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as beef,
lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto 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.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when
the oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on
Convenience Features.)
Time Defrost

Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls
(1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen
(1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon
(1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2–4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
18

Time Features
19
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
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2
pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be
changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
Express Cook

How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
1
Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is
less than 3.0 ounces or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2 Press POPCORN. The
oven starts immediately.
Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are
cooking.
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract
20–30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 1 immediately after
the oven starts for 20
seconds less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce
cooking time another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
Popcorn
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
20
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
(more time)(less time)
The Beverage feature
heats 1–3 servings of
any beverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The
oven starts immediately.
The serving size is
automatically set at 1, but
can be changed by pressing
2 or 3 right after pressing
BEVERAGE.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
Beverage