GE Spacemaker JVM240BL Use and care manual

SpacemakerMicrowaveOven
Safety instructions ................... 3.5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ 2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Add30Seconds.......................................... 13
Aluminum Foil ........................... 4, 21,24,26
Auto Defrost ................................................. 20
Auto Defrost Guide ..................................... 2 1
Automatic Fan Feature ............................ 5. 7
Auto Roast ............................................. 22, 23
Auto Simmer ................................................ 23
Auto Start/Reminder .................... 13
BeeperFeature............................................. 13
BeverageFeature........................................ 16
Clock .................................................................. 8
Control Panel .............................................. 8, 9
CookFeature................................................ 17
CookingbyTemperature........................... 19
CookingbyTime................................... 12,13
Cooking Complete Reminder ................... lo
Cooking Guide ............................................. 27
Defrosting by Time ...................................... 18
Defrosting Guide ......................................... 26
DelayedCooking......................................... 11
Exhaust Fan ................................... ,5, 9,31,32
ExpressCookFeature................................. 13
Features......................................................... 10
Glossary of Microwave Terms ................. 24
Heating or Reheating Guide ..................... 25
H0idTime...................................................... 11
KitchenTimer............................................... 11
Microwaving Tips .......................................... 6
Minute Pad ....................................................... 8
Oven Shelf ...................... 4, 5, 10, 14,28,29
Popcorn.......................................................... t4
Power Levels
........2,7,8, 11, 12,14, 17-20,22,25-27
ReheatFeature............................................. 16
SnacksFeature..................................... 14,16
Temperature Probe 4,8-11, 19,22,23,29
Problem Solver .............................. 33
More questions ?...call
GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ................... 29.32
Exhaust Fan ............................................ 31, 32
Grease Filter .................................................. 3 1
Light Bulb Replacement ............................ 30
Oven Shelf ..................................................... 29
Temperature Probe ..................................... 29
Installation .........................................32
AdapterPlugs.............................................. 32
Extension Cords ........................................... 32
Grounding instructions .............................. 32
Consumer Services ..................35
Appliance Registration ................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers ....................... 35
Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2
Warranty........................................ BackCover
Models:JVM240BL
JVM240WL
JVM241BL
Microwavepoweroutput
ofthisovenis 850 watts.
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HELP U S HELP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don't understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership .
egistration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know
the location of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier
to be sure he has done so; also
send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not
the original purchaser, please
write to us, stating model and
serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
•Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•Light reflection around door or
outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
• Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
• Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It's
similar to the interference
caused by other small
appliances and does not
indicate a problem with
your oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do NotAttempt to operate thisoven with
thedoor open sinceopen-door operation can
result in harmfulexposureto microwave
energy.Itis important notto defeator tamper
withthe safetyinterlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any objectbetweenthe oven
frontface and the dooror allowsoilor cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealingsurfaces.
(c) Do Not _crate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that theoven door close
properlyandthat thereis no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (brokenor loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyoneexcept properly qualifiedservice
personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC ONS
Read All Instructions Before Using Your Appliance.
When using electrical appliances,basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
a, WARNING-To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy:
• Read and follow the specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on the previous page.
•This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly, grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this book.
.Use this appliance only for its intended useas
described in this manual,Donot usecorrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat
or cookfood, and is not intended forlaboratory
or industrialuse.
•This over-the-range ovenwas designed
for useover ranges no wider than 42 inches.
Itmaybe installedover both gas andelectric
cooking equipment
•For best operation, plug this applianceintoits
own electricaloutlet,to prevent ticketing of
tights,blowing of fuseor tripping of circuit
broker.
•Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
•Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
.Do notstore this applianceoutdoors. Donot
usethis productnear water--for example, in awet
basement,near a swimmingpool orneara sink
•This microwaveoven is notapproved or tested
for marine use.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven-ace when the oven is in
operation.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
.Keep power cord away from heatedsurfaces.
.Do not let power cord hangover edge of table
or counter.
.Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, flit is not
working properly, or ifit has been damaged
or dropped.
•See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) ofyour book.
•This appliance should be serviced only 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.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
--Do not overcook food, Carefullyattend
appliance if paper,plastic or othercombustible
materials are placedinside the oven to facilitate
cooking
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
--Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
--Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal fleckswhich may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon f'damentsshould be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
--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.
--Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate andcatchfire, causing damage
to your oven.
•-Do notoperate the ovenwhile emptyto avoid
damage to the ovenandthe danger of fh'e-If
by accident the ovenshouldrun emptya minute
or 2, noharmis done. However, try to avoid
operating the ovenempty atall times-it saves
energy andprolongs the life ofthe oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC ONS
(continued)
--Do not use the oven for storagepurposes.
Do notleavepaperproducts,cookingutensils
or food inthe oven whennot in use.
mIf materialsinside oven shouldignite, keep
oven door closed,turn oven off, anddisconnect
power cord,orshutoff"power atthefuse or
circuitbreaker panel.
•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for example, closed jars-will
explode and shouldnot be heated in this
microwave overt. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury,
.Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
without their lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
,Don't defrost frozenbeverages in narrow
necked bottles(especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure canbuild
up, This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting ininjury,
•Use foil onlyas directed in this book, TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high; remove the top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
,_ .Cookware may become hot becauseof heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware,
.Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) maytend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Shouldthis occur, refer to the Care
andCleaning section(s)for instructions on how to
clean the inside of theoven.
.Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in
food you aremicrowaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven;
.Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If .you leave the
probe inside the oven withoutinserting it in food
or liquid, and turn onmicrowave energy, it can
create electricalarcing in the oven anddamage
oven walls.
.Plastic cookware---Plasticcookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
asare glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. Inlonger exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1)Use microwave-safe plastics onlyand
use them in s!rict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do notpermit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
.When cooking pork, followthe directions
exactly and always cook the meat to aninternal
temperature of at least 170°1:.Thisassures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the meat,itwill be killed and meat
willbe safe to eat.
•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.
.Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such aspotatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and e yolks(see previous
caution)shou_c_bepierce_tto allow
steam to escape during cooking.
.Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
__] .Spontaneous boiling-Under
certain specialcircumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortlyafter removal from
the microwave oven.To prevent
burns from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container fromthe microwave oven.
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•"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags shouldbe 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 beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. Whencooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
.Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
opcorn bags, cooking pouches and
oxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
.Use of the shelf accessory.
--Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.
--Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven.
Product damage may result.
--Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware, They may be hot.
--Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
--Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels.
--Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
Do NOT use the metal shelf"with the Popcorn
program (see the Popcorn section).
The Exhaust Hood
.Have it installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer• Seethe special installation
booklet packed with the microwave oven.
.The exhaust fan in the oven *operate
automaticallyunder certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature). Whilethe fan
is operating, caution is requiredto prevent
the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fireswhiletheexhaust fan is in
use.Forthis reason:
--Never leavesurface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovercauses smoking and
greasy spilloversthatmay ignite andspread if
exhaustfan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat onlywhen necessary.
--In the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray.
--Clean the vent hood often. Donotallowgrease
to buildupon the hood orthe filter
--Use care when cleaningthe vent hood falter.
Con'osive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damagethe filter.
--When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,may
spread theflame.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GEsupplier.
JX40WII Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM240WL).
JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for models P,/M240BL
and JVM241BL).
JX50 Glass Canopy Kit
JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
installation.
This microwave oven is UL listed for
instigation over electric and gas ranges.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We're proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for
some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details--including
your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wicker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MICROWAVING TIPS
.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 ametallic 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 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
.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.
.Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide
.Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, e,,,,_,_,yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
IIf you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make I
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sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. I
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
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 may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to 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 %qualize" or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave
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:
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boilin_ liquids.
Medium 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 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter,
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come onto protect the internal parts of the
microwave.
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
5. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
6. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
9. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and O and "1:30" will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
10. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,
temperature, power level, or food weights for
Auto Defrost.
11. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
12. AUTO START. Allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--
up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can
be used like an alarm clock.
13. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the
different fan speeds.
14. TEMP COOK. Use the temperature probe to
cook by using a preset temperature. Once food
reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
15. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad,
the desired number pad for the code, then START,
The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic
preset program.
16. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
17. COOK. Touch this pad, a code number and
weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of
foods using different times and power levels.
18. SNACKS. Touch this pad, a code number and
weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of
snack foods.
19. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds
of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook
time as it's counting down or for an "instant on"
for 30 seconds.
20. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
21. MIN. Use this with number pads to enter whole
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
4 and MIN.
22. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
23. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
24. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on
the surface light. Touch NIGHT to turn on the
night light.
25. SOUND LEVEL. Touch the SOUND LEVEL
pad. Touch number pad O, 1, 2 or 3, then touch
START pad to change the sound level of the
oven beeper.
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The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER"
and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper
portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock
and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
"PROBE" Appears on the Display:
.Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook function is being used.
.Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook and
Auto Roast functions only.
6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods
on two levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven
Shelf section for special instructions.)
7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.
8. Hood Controls.
Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Surface Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
9. Grease Filters.
10. Cooktop Light.
11. Automatic Cooking Guide.
12. Oven Floor.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking features except Temp Cook and
Auto Roast code 4)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display "End" and beep once a minute
until you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAWOFF pad.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer has 3timing functions:
.It operates as a minute timer.
.It can be set to delay cooking.
.It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
"holding time" between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
How to Time a3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MIN pad (for
3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK or
AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or
code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number
of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp
Cook or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in
food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero
and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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TIME DEFROST pad.
DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN for
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
is automatically set on power level 3 but
can be changeci by touching the POWER
LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
) Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
KITCHEN ] touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
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Step s: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold for l0 minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK
TIMECOOK I & II pad.
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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As
START each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes "End."
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COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a
cup 2/3 full of
water, add
1teaspoon of
instant coffee
and stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: TouchTIME
[TllECOOK ] COOK I &II pad.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and
MIN pad for 1 minute.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see "How to Change Power Level" below.)
/ Step 4: Touch the START pad.
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Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want
to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
I&II.
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Step 7:At the end of "COOK TIME I," the second
power level is displayed and "COOK TIME II" is
shown counting down.
Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 9: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for
1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
.... ,--,-, Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1to 5 minutes of
_ookin_ at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2
_ _ _ _ ,for 2 minutes of cooking .
I 6 II 7II81191Io IDad time.No need to touch
_-_ _ --_-START, the oven will start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of davm
up to a12-hour delay.
/ Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
AUTO J
START
(REMINDER)
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
_Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
AUTO /
START
(REMINDER)
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup
to 12 hours later).
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is
now set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad. The display will show "REM" until the oven
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The
REMinder time may be displayed by touching the
AUTO START pad. The time-of-day may be
displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
Add 30 Seconds
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
convenient way to extend cooking time by
30 seconds while the oven timer is counting
down. It will add 30 seconds to the time
shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may also be used as an express
cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need
to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
The Beeper Feature
The Beeper Feature lets you change the sound level
of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:
}Step 1: Touch the SOUND
SOUND LEVEL pad.
LEVEL
(CODES: 0-1-2-3)
Step 2: Touch O for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for Normal
or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the
oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad. 13
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NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the
Popcorn program.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
POPCORN
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
] Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPCOIW No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad
and then immediately
touch number pad 9. ]_ /"_ ]_ +
A plus sign will appear LJ
on the display beside the
word "POP". The plus
sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 9, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
aShorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then immediately
touch number pad 1.
A minus sign will appear
on the display beside the
word "POP". The minus
sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
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No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 1, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
SNACKS
With the Snacks feature, the
oven automatically sets the
mierowaving times and power
levels for you.
Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch
the SNACKS pad. For codes 1 to 4
enter the quantity of food. For
codes 5 and 6 enter the food
weight in ounces. Then touch the
START pad.
The oven calculates time and
changes power levels during
microwaving to give even results.
How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 1 to 4)
NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks
Codes 5and 6.
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
]Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.
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Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food code.
For example, touch
number pad 1 for bread,
rolls and muffins. The
code number and food
type you selected will
appear on the display.
"ENTER" will flash.
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START
Step 4: Touch number pad to
enter the quantity of food. For
example, touch 2. After 5
seconds "START" flashes on
the display.
Step 5: Touch the START pad.
Oven will begin microwaving.
Touching the SNACKS pad
during microwaving will display
the remaining time. When done,
oven displays "End".

How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 5 and 6)
NOTE: See the previous page on how to use
Snacks Codes 1 to 4.
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish or container. Close
the oven door.
] Step 2: Touch the SNACKS pad.
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SNACKS
Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food
code. For example,
touch number pad 5
for soup. The code
number and food twe
you selected will appear
on the display. "ENTER
WEIGHT" will flash.
'-'-_ ........ Step 4: Touch number pad
12345 to enter food weight. For
_ [_ @ --_12 example, touch 1 and 2 for
-- ounces. After 5 seconds
"START" flashes on
the display.
) Step 5: Touch the START pad.
START J Oven will begin microwaving.
Touching the SNACKS pad during
microwaving will display the
remaining time. When done, oven
displays "End".
SNACKS CODE GUIDE
Codes 1 to 4
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:
Quantity
Food Code Display Limit (QTY) Comments
Bread, rolls, 1 BREAd 1to 4Use paper towel or
muffins microwave-safe plate.
Sandwiches 2 SANDw 1to 2 Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Pizza 3 PIZ 1to 4 Use microwave-safe plate.
(leftover slices)
Dessert Toppings 4 TOP 1 to 4 Use microwave-safe dish.
Codes 5 and 6
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:
Weight
Limit (OZ)
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
Food Code Display Comments
soup 5 SOUP Use microwave-safe dish.
Cheese Dip 6 CHEEZ If container is microwaveable,
follow instructions on container;
or use microwave-safe dish. 15
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The Reheat feature is a short-term program to
automatically reheat a previously cooked food.
The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.
REHEAT
Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat
many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.
Reheat
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
] Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
REHEAT
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to selec a
food group.
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn
off automatically when finished.
To Reheat More Than One Serving
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.
The word "SERV"
and a number will be
displayed to show how
many servings have
been selected. CEt_ ,,
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The serving size may even be changed or added
after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
Reheat Guide
Serving Time per
Code Display Size Serving Foods Recommended
1 PASTA 1-3 2 min. 10 sec. Pasta
2 MEATS 1-3 1min. 30 sec. Meats, casseroles, pizza
3 VEGS 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Fruits and vegetables
4 BEV 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Beverages
5 SAUCE 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Sauces and gravies
I6 PLATE -3 min. 45 sec. 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
BEVERAGE
The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a
cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer
to the Microwaving Tips section).
r _Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need
BEVERAGE to touch START, the-oven will start
immediately.
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be
changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after
touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven will signal
and turn off automatically when finished.
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COOK
With the Cook feature, the oven
automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for you.
Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch
the COOK pad. Touch a number
pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired
food group. Enter the food weight in
ounces, then touch the START pad.
The oven calculates cooking
time and changes power levels
during cooking to give even
cooking results.
How to Use the Cook Feature
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
) Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.
1
COOK
Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food
code. For example,
touch number pad 1
for canned vegetables.
The code number and
food type you selected
will appear on the
display. "ENTER
WEIGHT" will flash.
_' ........... Step 4: Enter weight. For
example, touch 1 and 8 for
[_] _] _-_ [] [_ 18 ounces. After 5 seconds
...... START" flashes on the display.
)Step 5:Touch the START pad.
START ] Oven will begin cooking. Touching
the COOK pad during cooking will
display the remaining Cook time.
Oven displays "End" when cooking
is done.
Cook Code Guide
Cook Weight
Food Code Limit (OZ) Comments
Canned I4to 18 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen 2 4 to 16OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh 3 4 to 16 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes 4 8to 40 OZ. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.
Fish 5 4 to 16OZ. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken 6 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Pieces Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat 7 8 to 48 OZ. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
(Beef, Pork, Cover with wax paper.
Turkey)
Bacon 8 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Pizza 9 4 to 16 OZ. Follow pa.ckage instructions to prepare pizza for
(frozen microwavmg.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
•Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
) Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROgl
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and M[N pad for 4 minutes.
I Step 4: Touch START. When
START the cycle is completed, the oven
sl_,nals and flashes End, then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End,"
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in
paper or plastic can
be defrosted in the
package. Tightly
closed oackages
should 'be slit, pierced
or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as
directed by package. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.
.Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
•For even defrosting,
some foods need to
be broken up or
separated part of
the way through
the defrosting time.
.Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
.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.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Use Temp Cook to cook a variety of foods to the
desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook
I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold"
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe
must be used when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast.
To use the probe properly, follow directions in the
Automatic Roasting section.
Cable
End
Handle Sensor
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
"1 Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK pad.
TEMPO00K /
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160°E
[ 1 Step 4:TouchPOWERLEVEL
POVIEtB pad. Touch 5 for medium power.
LEVEL
/ Step 5: Touch the START pad. If
START J internal temperature of the roast isless than 90°F., display will show
"COOL"; if temperature is 90°E
or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°E is reached, the oven will sound
and display "Hold." The oven will then hold the
temperature.
) Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad
CLEAR J to stop the cycle.
OFF
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
.Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
.Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
.Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
.Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I
touched the START pad?
A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable
end of the probe securely into the receptacle in
the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK
pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can Ileave my probe in the oven if it's not
inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.
Enter the food weight in pounds
and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide). Then
touch the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum
and maximum food weights for avariety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
[AlUm
DEFROST IStep 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
........ --, Step 3: Enter weight. For
1H 2 H 3H4H 5 example, touch number pads 1
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[_) ___7.J__] [-0-7and 2 for weJgJ_t _$ J.2 pounds
_--_.(1 round 3 ounces. See
Conversion Guide below.)
START Step 4: Touch START pad. Display
shows defrost time counting down.
Twice during
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
"TURn" flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
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for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues during "TURn" display.)
When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-1o
11
12-13
14-15
Pounds
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
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