GE SpacemakerXL JVM1410 User manual

Models: 950 Watts JVM1410
JVM1420
JVM1421
JVM1430
JVM1440
JVM1441
SpacemakerXLMicrowave Oven
Owner's Manual
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INFORMATYON BEF()Rt_2 USING

Wcl(omc to the GE [imdl}
We're proud of" our q ualit_
pvodu(ts and w( believe
in dependable sei'vi(e.
You'll see it in this eas}qo-
use mam_d mid you'll hear
it in th_ fl'icndly x_)ices o[
O[1F COI/SllI/leI" seP@e
department.
Best of all, )ou'll expcrien(e
thesx: values each time you
IlS(' yotlr mi(l'owavc. That's
important, because your n_v
microwave will bc part of
your [mnil? for a long tim('.
Start Here!... Before using your Microwave
Write down the model and
serialnumbers here. Th( 3 are
on a label inside the oxen.
Model number
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
manual. You will need it
to obtain service under
warranty.
Serialnumber
Date of purchase
Belore )ou call fbr servi(e,
th(re are a fiw things }ou
(an do to help us ser_'e you
betler.
Read this manual.
It contains inStl'uctions to
help )ou use and maintain
your microwav(_ properl).
If you received a damaged
oven...immcdiat_l} (oI'_L_l(t
the deakr (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
Ifxou do need service,
you (an relax knowing
h_lp is onl} a phone call
awa}. A list of toll-ti'ee
(ustomer servi(e numbers
is included in the ba(k of
this man ual.
Save time and money.
Check th( sc(tion tith'd
"If Something Goes
Wrong" before (alling.
This section helps )ou
SOIvc COII/II/OII problems
that migh| o((m:
3

RFAD AId SAFET"Y
INFORMA770N Bk OPd,2 USING
" Read and ik,llow th_
specific "Precatltions to
Avoid Possibk Exposure
to F.x(essive Mi(ro_ave
Energ)" oil pag( 2.
" This aptllian(e l//USl be
grounded. Connect ()ill):
to prop(rly grounded
outlet. See (;rounding
Instruclions se(tion on
page 10.
"Do not lnomlt this
applian(e over a sink.
• Install or locate this
applian(e onl) in
ac(ordan(( with tile
provided h/stallafion
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was design( d lot use over
ranges no wider than 36".
IIma) be installed ov(r
bofll gas and _lectiJc
cooking equipnlent.
• Do not operale fllis
atll/liance if it has a
dan/aged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properl), or if it has/l_n
damaged or droptied.
If ttl_ power (ord is
damaged, it nmst be
replaced b) General
Electric Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord [roln
( ;eneral Electri(.
• Do not cover or block
an) openings on tile
applian(e.
• Use this appliance onl?
t;:)r its inten(te(t use as
described in this nlanual.
Do not use corrosive
chenlicals or w_pors in
this atlpliance. This
illicrowave ()Veil iS
spe(ificall) designed to
heat, (h3 or cook too(t,
and is not intended
R/r laboratoi 3 or
industrial use.

" Do not store dlis applian(e
outdoors.
Do not usx_ this product
/leak water for example,
ill a wel l)asem{ 11I,
near a s_dnm/ing pool
or nero" a sink.
" Keep power coM away
fi-om hea|_ d surfa('es.
• Do not ill/l//ers( powel"
coM or plug ill watt I:
" 'lb reduce fll_ risk of ill(
ill tile oven cavil):
- Do not overtook l'ood.
Carefidl} attt nd applian(e
if paper, plastic or odler
(ombustible materials are
placed inside tile oven
whik cooking.
- Remove _dre t_dst-ties and
nl_ml handles fl'on/paper
or plaslic (ontain_ rs
betore placing them ill
the oven.
- Do no| use tile oven lor
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper prodlmts,
cooking utensils or/ood
ill tile oven when not
ill IlSe.
- It nlau rims inside oven
shouM ig_/ite, keep tile
oven door (lose(J, turn tile
oven o[t and disconnect
tile po_er cord, or shut
off power at th_ ['u_" or
circuit breaker p_ulel.
If lhe door is opened,
(lie fire ma x st)read.
" See door surlace cle_uling
instructions in tile Care
and Cleaning sx_ction(s)
of this g/lide.
• '171is apt)liance shouM
//e serviced onl) b)
qualified s*'rvi(e persx)nnel.
Con(a(( nearest authorized
servile lacilit 3 tot
exal/linat iOl/, repair
Of a(!i IIS[IlIe/IL
"As with all) appliance,
close supervision is
lle(essag} whelI Itsed
ll) chiMren.
SAVE THESE INS UC TIONS

SPECIAL NOTES AB O UF MICRO WAVING
Arcing is ill( microwave
term [Ol" sparks in the
oven. Arcing is ( aused t)}:
" Th( metal shelf no|
installed (orre(tl} so it
tou(hes the n]i('r()_ave
wall.
• Metal or [oil tou(hing
the side of" the ow_IL
• Foil not molded to food
(upt urIIed edges act like
aiiteili/as).
• Metal, such as twist-tk s,
polflti 3 pins, or goM-
riimne(t (lishes, in the
microwave.
• Rec}cled pap(r tow(ls
containing sniall metal
pie(es being used in the
Ill i( I'O'_V{ 1VC.
• Do not pop pot)corn in
,} oIIr lnicrowave ove/l
unl(ss in a special
lIlicrowavc popcorn
accessor} or/li/less yo/l
use popcorn labeled [or
IlSe ill illi(ro_,va_,e ()VeilS.
• Some products such as
whole egg_ and sealed
con tainers--ti)r example,
closed jars--will explode
and should not be heated
ill this iIlict'i)wav(} oven.
Such use of the microwa'_e
oven COlfld resuh in ii_iin_
• Do not boil eggs in a
llliCrowave ov(!ii. Presstlre
will blfild up inside (gg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, t)ossibl} resulting
in ii_,jtlD
• ()t)erating the microwave
with no ff)od inside for
II/ore thai/ a n/iIlllle or
two ma} caus( damage
to the oven and could
start a fife. It increases
the heat around the
i//agiletroi/ and (an
shorteii the lili of
the ovei/.
• Foods with unbroken
outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dog_,
sausages, tOlllatoes,
apples, chicken liv( rs
and oth(r git)lels, and
egg ?olks shoul(t be
pierced to allow steam
to escape d urin g
cooking.

"Avoid heating baby lbod
ill glass jars, e_'en with the
lid ore Make sure all
inlhnt tood is thorougtl b
cooked, Stir tood to
distribute tile heat (wcIll).
Be careful to pre_'ent
s(alding wtlen wanning
torn/ula or breast milk.
The container ma) tkel
(ooler than the milk reall)
is. Alwa}s test the milk
before feeding the bab).
" St)ontaneous boilingm
Under (el-tail] st)ecial
( ircumstances, liquids
ma} start to boil during
or shortl) after renlO_d
fi-om tile microwav{:
()Veil. "I)) preveilt b[lrlls
tiom splashing liquid, we
r_commend ttl_ lollowing:
belore ren/oving die
container [i'om tile oven,
allow the container to
stand ill the oven tot
30 to 40 se(onds afler
the oven has shut o[E
Do not boil liquids ill
/lalTOW-llecked COil taillers
su(h as soil drink bottles,
wine flasks and especiall)
narrow-necked colfee
cups. Even if tile
contain(r is opened,
excessive steam can build
up and (ause it to burst
OF ove i'll OW.
" Don't defrost frozen
beverages in ]/aITOW-
necked bottles (especiall)
(arbonated beverages).
Even if tl/_ container is
opt ned, t)rt ssure Call
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibl) resulting in
i]l.jur).
"ttot toods and steam
caII (ause b]II-l/s, Be
(ar_ ful when opening
an) containers o[ hot
food, in(hiding pot)(orn
flags, cooking pouclles
and boxes. To prevem
possible iI_jur), direct
stealll awa} flO]// ha]/ds
and face.
" Do not overcook
potatoes. 'File) could
deh){lraw and {at( ]l
fire, ( ausing dan/ag-( lo
}OIl/- OV{ II,
* Cook meat and poultr)
thoroughl)_l]leat to at
least an INTERNAL
tempel'attlre of ]60T
and t}ouItl3 to at least all
INTERNAI, tel]/peraI Ill't"
of 180°F. Cooking to
dlest tt mperamres
usuall} protects against
fbodborne illness.

SPECIAL NOTES AB OUF MICRO WAVING
Make sur_ all cook_are
used in )our microwave
oven is suitable tot
microwaving. Most glass
cass_ rok s, (ooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, potter) or china
dinnerware whkh does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a m_ talli( sh_n (all
be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable lor
microwming."
"If:)ou are not sure if:
a dish is microwa',e-salk,
use this t_st: Place ill the
oven both the dish )ou
are testing and a glass
measurillg (up filkd with
1 (up of water--set th_
measuring cup either
ill or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If th_ dish h_ ats,
it should not b_ used R)r
mi( ro_ aving.
If ttlt dish remains cool
and onl} the water ill the
(up heats, then the dish
is mi( rowave-salb.
• If)ou use a meat ther-
mometer while cooking,
make sllre it is satb fi)r
use in mi(rowave ovens.
• Do not use recycled
paper products. Rec}cled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper call
(ontain metal fie(ks
whi(h ma)cause arcing
or ignim. Paper products
containing n'}lon or
nyhm filaments should
tie avoided, as the? ma?
also ignit_.
• Some st}ro[oam tra}_
(like those that meat is
packaged on) haw: a fifth
strip of m_tal embedded
ill tile bottom, xAl/en
llli(rowa_,ed, tile illetal (all
tmrn the floor of tile oven
or igafiu a paper towel.
• Do not use the
microwaxx_ to dr?
newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap is
suitable lot us_ ill mkro-
wave ovens. Check th_
package fi)r t)roper use.
• Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
(an b_ used to cowr
dishes ill order to retain
llloist/tre alld preveil[
spattering. B_ sure to
writ plastic wrap so st(am
C_lll eS( ;:lt)e.
• Cookwar_ ma} be(c)me
hot because of heat
transferred [rom the
heated food. Pot holders
may be n_ded to handle
ttle cook_ are.
• "Boilable" (()(>king
pou(hes and tightly
(losed plasti( bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed t/) pa(kage. If
the} are not, plastic could
bllI'SI during or immed-
iatel) alter cooking,
possibl} resultil;g in injur}.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at
least partiall) uncovered
t/ecause the} li)rm a tight
seal. When cooking with
(ontainers tightl) covered
with plastk wrap, remove
(overing (aretidly and
direct steam awa} fl'om
hands and th(e.

• [Is( fifil onl) asdirected
in this manual.TV
dillIlers IIIH} tie
n/icro_aved in foil tra)s
less than 3/4" high;
r( move tile top loil cover
and return tile tra} to tile
box. When using loll in
tile lllicrowave ovel/,
kee I) tile toil at least
1" awa) ti-om tile sides
of tile oven.
" Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed fin"
microwave cooking is ver)
usefill, but should be used
carethlly: F_(n microwaw:-
satk plasti(ma) not be as
tolerant of overcooking
( onditions as are glass or
cerami( mat(rials and
n/a) soften or (hat if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposllres 1o overcl)okilig,
tile food and (ookware
(ould ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1Use nficrowaw -salb
plastics onl) and us(
diem ill stri(t compliance
with the cookv_are
l//aI Ill [21( tl ll'e l"S
Fee OllIII le/ld atiol IS,
2Do llot lllicrowave elllpt,'}
COil taillel's.
3Do not pemfit children
to use plastic cookwarc
without complete
supervision.
'File/_ul will operate
automaticall} imder
certain (onditions (see
Automati( Fan tk ature).
'l:,tke (:are to prevent the
starting and spreading of
ac(idental looking fires
while the vent tan is ill use.
• Clean tile underside of
tile microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up on tile
microwave or tile:
f_ll lilters.
• Ill the event of a grease
fire on tile surlace milts
below tile mi(rowave
oxen, smother a flaming
pal/ on the sm'[hc( unit
b) covering tile pall
comt)letel )with a lid, a
(ookie sheet or a flat tra).
• Use care when cleaning
tile vent [_m filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as 1}c-based
OVell ck aners, Ilia}
damage tile lilters,
• When preparing
flaming loods tm(t(r Ill(
microwave, turI_ tilt" _ent
f_lll O11,
• Never leave sui-fi:_ce units
beneath )ore" microwave
oven unattended at high
heat setting?,. Boilov( rs
cause smoking and greas)
spillovers that ma} ignite
and spread if" tile
mi( rowavc vent tan is
operating. To minimize
automatic lira operation,
use adequate sized
(ookware and use high
heat on surla(e mlits
o/ll} wh(/l lie(essaY},

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS/OFFIONM KITS
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
'Illis appliance must be
gromMed. In the event of
an ele(trk al short cir( uit,
grounding r_ duces the
risk o[ electric shock b}
prcMding an escape wire
fi_>rthe electric ( urrent.
This appliance is equipped
wifl_ a power coM having
a grounding wire with a
gr'o*mding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is prol)erly
installed m_(l grounded.
Consuh a qualified
electrician or s_ IMce
technician if die gromMing
iIISll'llCtions ;:tl'e IIOt
completel) understood,
or if doubt (Aists as to
wheflmr tl_e appliance is
properl} gTom Me(t.
If the outlet is a stan(t_wd
2-1)tong wall outlet, it is
yoLlr p( rs(mal responsibilit)
and obligation to have it
repla(ed _dth a properl_
gr-(mn(led 3-prong wall
outki.
Do ilOt tlllder a/l}
cir(mmstances (ut or
remow the dfird (gTolmd)
prong fi'om lhe power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
wilh this at)l)lian(x.
[)O not llSe aII ex|ensioII
(oral with this appliance.
If th_ power (ord is u)o
short, have a q unified
electrician or sx_wice
mchnician install an outlet
n_ar the applianc_.
For best operation, plug
lifts appliance into its o_l
electrical outlet to t)reven|
fli(kering of lights, bl(ndng
offilse or tripping of cir( uit
breakei:
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH or JX46WH--White
JX41 or JX46BL--Black
JX4OAL or JX46AL--Almond
\\Tlen replacing a36"
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional
width to t)rovide a custom
buih-in appearance.
10
For installation between
cabin< ts only; not tor
en(l-ot:('abin_ t installation.
Each kit ( ontains two
3"-wide fillet" panels.
Filter Kits
JX81A--Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Fiher kits m'e used _dwn
dm microwave oven c:mnot
b_ vetoed to |he ou|si(te.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS--Stainless Steel
\\71_ n replacing a }ti/Low
range, the decorative panel
kit fills in tile area between
the mi(rowave and tile
rang_ kfi b) the tli/I_ow
model.
A_ailabl( at exlra (:()st from
yore: GE SUl)l/lk r.

b atures of Your Microwave
(Througllout thi_ manual ji,atures and appearance
may vm 3' jmm your model )
2
3
4
5
6
7
Door Handle. Pull to
open the door. The
door must tie se(urel_
latched lor tile
microwave to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
(ooking to be viewed
while keeping
mJ( rowaves CO/ll]ii( (t
ill tile oven.
Touch Control Panel
CooktopLights.
Grease Filters.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in t)lac_
_dlen using tile over/.
'File mrntatlle ma) be
ren/oved fi)r (l_aning.
8 Convenience Guide.
/VOTE'.Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the insid_ walls
0[: the ll/iCFowave ()veil.
9Sheff(on some models).
I,<'ts ",ou microwave
several D)ods at Oll(e.
Food n:icr(>waves best
when t)lac_ d directly
on th( turllta|/le.
11

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(77_roughout this ma_ual, ,[eatun s a_d aH)eara_ce may va_3,ji'om your modal.)
You caa microwave
by time, temperature,
or with the
convenience
features.
TIMECOOK
1
4
DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
3
TimeFeatures
Time Cooking
Amotmt of cooking time.
_\mo,.. or dd;o_i.a- time.
,Star(s immcdiamh4
Pow,,,:I,,.d 1-_o.
Starts imme(lialely_
12

DEFROST
ConvenienceFeatures
Starts immediatel) ! more/less time
ser_ ing size
serving size
s_r_ ing size
13

14
\,'ariable power levels add
tlexibilit} to microwaw_
cooking. 'File power levels
0/1 the l/licYowave OYell (?ill]
be compared to the
surfh(e units on a range.
High (t)ower level 10) or
flfll power is th_ [astest way
to cook and giws )oil
100% power. Each power
level gives )ou microwaw:
energy a (ertain per(ent of
the time. Power lewl 7 is
microwave ener D 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
ener D 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook laster but fbod ma 3
need mor_ fi'equent
stirring, rotating or turning
owr. Most (ooking will b_
done on ttigh (power level
l 0). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of
the/_)od.
Some foods ma} have
better l]avoi', texture or
appearan(e if one of the
l(:nver settings is used. Use
a lower t)ower level when
cooking h)ods fl/at have a
mn(t_n(} to boil ove*, such
as scallot}ed potatoes.
Rest p_ riods (when tile
microwaw> energ) c}cles
o[1) give time [br the food
to "equalize" or transR'r
heat to the inside of the
tood. An example of tills
is shown with power lew_l
3--the defi'ost c}(le. I1"
microwaxe energ} did not
cy(le of]; tile outside of file
tood would (ook before
tile inside _as d_ fi-osted.
tkre are some examples
of uses tot various powtr
levels:

Time Features
Ttme Cook I
,\]lows )ou to mi(rowave
fbr an) time up to 99
minut(s and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (ftigh) is
auton/ati(all) set, but you
ma} change it/or more
flexibilit).
You ma) open tile door
during Tim( Cook to
(he(k th( lood. (;lose tile
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook fl
Iets you (hangc t)o_er
levels amomaticall) during
cooking, ttere's how to
do it:
IPress TIME COOK.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change ttl( power level
if')ou (lon't want fltll
power. (Press POWER
LEVE[. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
4Press TIME C()OK
agzfin.
5En|er the second cook
[iHle,
6Change ttl( power level
if you don't want filll
powel: (Press POWER
i FXEI,. Sek(t a power
level 1-10.)
7Press STAR'E
At the end of Time Cook 1,
Time (;()ok II comHs down.
15

Cooking Guide for 7Tree Cook I&II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
1lb.
1O-oz. pa( kage
1 lb. cut in half
lO-oz, package
6 lo 9 rain.,
Med-t tigh (7)
5 to 7 rain.
9to ] 1 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
lO-oz, pa(kage 6 to 8 rain.
1 bunch
] bunch
] bunch
(1 V4Io 1_/_lbs.)
lO-oz, package
1O-oz. pa( kage
1 medimn head
(aboul 2 lbs.)
] lb.
lO-oz, package
1 m(dimn head
:I h,,ad
kag,
17to21 rain.
7 to l O min.
9to 13 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
8 to 1] min.
7 to 10 min.
9 to 14 rain.
lO to 17 min.
5 to 7 rain.
In l V_,-ql. oblong glass baking dish,
pla(e 1/4 cut) wai(:r.
h: 1-qt. casserole.
/:: l _/-'-(It.casserol(:, place 1/2 c(q) warn::
h: l-q_. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
W_I[ €.?12
In 1-qt. (asscrole, t)la(e 1/4 (u l) wamr.
In 2-ql. casserole, t)lace 1/2 cu 1) wamr.
In 2-qt. casserole, t)lace 1/2 cu t) water,
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, pla(e
]/4 (up water.
In l-qt. casserole.
In ]-qt. casserole, pla(e 3 tablespoons
water.
h: IV_,-or 2-q:. casserole, place l/4 cup
h: 2- or 3-qt.( asserole, place l/4 (up
wa[ (_1",
h: 1/_,-(ll. casserol(:, i)lace 1/4 cup watt:'.
In l-ql. (asserole, t)la(e 2 mblesl)oons
wa [ (_ L
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cu 1) waler.
h: 2-(It. casserol(:, l)la(( 1/2 cup _%r_::(_17.
hi 1--ql. casserole, l)la(c 2 lablesl)oons
v(a[ (_1",
16

] O-oz. package
1 _o 5 ears
] c_lr
9 _o 6 cars
lO-oz, packagc
2 lbs. unshelled
] O-oz. package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to8oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
] O-oz. package
] lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about I lb. each)
5 to 7 rain.
3 to 4 min.
pcr car
5 m 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per car
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 rain.
9 lo 12 rain.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 rain.
5 _o 7 rain.
8 to 1l rain.
In 1-qu cass(role, place 2 tablespoons
Wil tel',
hi 2-{lU ot)long glass baking dish, plate
corn. If torn is in husk, use no water;
i[torn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
wat(n Rearrange aller half of time.
Plate in 2-q t. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vcnt(d plaslic wrap.
Rcarrm]gc att(r half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace 3 tablespoons
W_lt( l:
h] l-qt. casserolc, t)lacc l/4 (up water.
In 1-qt. ( asscrole, place 2 tablespoons
'watch
Peel and cut imo 1 inth cubes. Place
in 9-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place in
center of thc oven. [,ct stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. cass( role, place wash( d spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, plate 3 tablespoons
_vatcI'.
In 1½-qu casserole, plat:( 1/4 cup wm(r.
Cut in half and rcnlove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash era-side-
down. Turn cm-side-u t) aIier 4 minutes.
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7 me Features
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)dlows )ou to defi'ost tot the
length of fim_ you sele(t.
Se_ fll_ Deflosfing Gui(k
fbr suggesled times.
Power level 3 is
automaticall} set, but
you ma} change this fin.
more fl(Mbilitx You ma}
deti'ost small imms more
quickl} 1)) raising the po_x(r
level after (meting llle time.
l{owcvet; the} will need
more l}-equent atlention
than usual.
Ptmer level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about
hall:, power level 10 (uts the
lotal time to approxhnatel}
1/3. Rotate or stir/ood
fi'equentl):
AI one half of st k cted
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
mrn food over and break
apart or rcarrangc pieces
for more even d( frosting.
Shield ml} w_wm areas with
stuN1 pieces of toil.
A dull thumping nolo: ma}
tie heard during defl'osting.
This sound is norton when
tilt" oven is not operating at
t tigh power.
Defrosting rips
"Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defi'ost(d in
|tie patkagc. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented AFTER
food has partiall}
deti'osted. Plastk storage
( ontaint rs should be at
least partiall} uncovered.
" Family-siz_, prepackaged
tixizen dinners cm_ be
defi'oswd and microwaved.
If the li)od is in a li)il
(oiHainel; transfix it
to a microwavelsaR - dish.
" Foods that st)oil easil), such
as milk, eggs, fish, stulting_,
pouhry and pork, should
not be allotted lo sit oul
lilt" IllOl'e thai/ ol/e hOllF
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the gTowlh of harmfill
bacteria.
" For more even defi'osting
of larger toods, such as
beet; lamb and veal roasts,
use A uto Defi'ost.
" Be sure large meats are
completd} deflosted
betbre cooking.
" xA]len deflx)stc d, tood
should tie cool ]but
softened i,/all areas. If still
slightlx ic}, return to the
microwave vet) tMefl}, or
lel it stand a few minules.

Defrosting Guide
5 to 7 rain.
12 to 16 rain.
tier lb.
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
15 to 19 rain.
17 to 21 rain.
5 to 9 rain.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
Iet stand 5 n/inures after defrosting.
Plate unopened t/ackage in oven.
Microwaxe it*st/mtil f>anks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if"
net essa o, to t omt/lete def>osting.
Turn meat ov(r atler half th( time.
Use power kvel 1.
Plact ui_wrapi)ett meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half tht time and shield
warm areas with foil. When lhlisht d,
sel)aratt pieces aim let stand to complete
dt fl'osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. UlmTap
aim ml'll over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessar)
Let stand to finish (tefi'osting.
Plac_ wrapped chit keil in dish. All_ r half
the |ill/(, unwrap alld ttlI'n chit ken over.
Shield warm areas with toil. Finish
deti-osling. If nec_ ssary, run cold water in
the cavil) until giblets can be remov( d.
Plme unwrapp(d h(n in th( oven breast-
sitte-up. Turn over after half lhe time.
Run cool wattr in the tax'it) until giblels
tail tie rel//oved.
Place unwrapp( d breast in dish breasl-
side-down. Af'ler half the time, turn over
aim shield warm areas with fi)il. Finish
defi-osting. I et stand 1 lo 2 hours in
i-efi-igerator to complete deh'osting.
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7 me Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6 miuutes.
Press one of tile Ext)ress
Cook pads (fl-om 1 to 6)
tot 1 to 6 minutes of
( ooking at power level 10.
For example, press tile
9 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
'Fht power lewl (an b_
(hanged as time is
culturing down. Press
POWER I,EVEI, and
enter 1-10.
You can use this feature
two ways:
,, It will add 30 seconds to
the time co*rating down
each time the pad is
pressed.
" h can 1)e used as a quick
_a) to set 30 seconds of
(ooking time.
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