GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542 User manual

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Safety Instructions .... 2-9
Operaffng Instructions
Auto Defrost Feature . .20
Care and
Cleaning ......... 30, 31
Changing the
Power Level .......... 13
Convenience
Features .......... 21-23
Cooking Guide .... 15, 16
Defrosting Guide ..... 18
Exhaust Feature ...33, 34
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ...11, 12
Microwave Terms ..... 29
Optional Kits ........ 10
Other Features .... 24-28
Replacing Bulbs ...... 32
Time Features .... 14-19
Troubleshooting Tips . .35
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven ...... 35
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits ......... 10
Product
Registration ....... 37, 38
Warranty ............ 39
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
3828WSA2657 164D3370P220
JVM1542
49-40264 05-02JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryour safe_, theinformadonin this manualmustbe
followed to minimizetherisk offire or explosion,electric
shock,or to preventproperty damage,personalinjury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
[] 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.
IDo 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:
[] door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
[] The OvenShouldNot be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
! Read and follow the specific
precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
II Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
N This appliance nmst be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded
oudet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 8.

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Usethis appfiance only for its intendedpurpose as
described in this Owner'sManual.
[] Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
[] 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.
S Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
g 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.
m Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water--
for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.
_ Keep power cord away from
heated surtaces.
[] Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
m To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible 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 the oven
should 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.
i See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven section of this manual.
EThis appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
selvice personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
_ As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
! The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
m Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
N Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
li Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
m Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
FOODS
il 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 will 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 resuhing in injury.
MOperating 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.
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•SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something
like a spoon or tea bag is put
into it.
Toprevent this from
happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for
more than 2minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for
30 seconds before moving ff
or putting anything into it.
[] 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
resuhing in inju W.
[] Spontaneous boiling--
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may
start to boil during or
shortly after removal from
the microwave oven. To
prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
Before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
[] 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°E Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
foodborne illness. 5

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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.
mDo not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
R 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.
B Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
i Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package
for proper use.
W 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
fiom the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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I "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.
U Use foil only as directed in
this manual. 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 at least 1" away from
the sides of the oven.
I 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 overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
_Use microwave-safe
plastics only and
use them in strict
compliance with
the cookware
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not microwave
empty containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
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.
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THEVENTFAN
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.
INever 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.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutoptionalkits.
OPTIONALKITS
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--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.
Filter Kits
WBO2X10776--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS---Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills
in the area between the microwave and the range left by the
Hi/Low model.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model
-0
Featuresof theOven
0Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for
the microwave to operate,
0Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to
be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in
the oven.
0Shelf. Lets you microwave
large dishes or several
foods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
turntable.
Touch Control Panel
Cooktop Lights.
Grease Filters.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven•
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Aboutthefeaturesofyourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.
REHEAT
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CookingControls
Time Features EMer
TIME COOKI & II Amount of cookingtime
Pressonceor twice
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrostingtime
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
ADD 30 SEC. Startsimmediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel10-100
AUTO DEFROST Foodweight
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN
Press1 1.75oz.
Press2 3.0oz.
Press3 3.5oz.
BEVERAGE
Press1 1cup(8 oz.)
Press2 2 cups (16oz.)
REHEAT Foodtype 1-4 servingsize
COOK Foodtype 1-9 +weight
NOTE: _e Convenience Features are designed for use with items
placed on the turntable. _e turntable cannot be turned off when
using the Convenience Features.
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Aboutchangingthe
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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 100) 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 70 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 30 is energy 30% of
the time.
A high setting (100) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
.... over. Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 100). A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature
time for TIME COOK,
CUSTOM or EXPRESS
COOK.
N Press TIMECOOKor
CUSTOM
N Enter cooking tzme.
Press POWER LEVEL.
N Select desired
power level. High
power level (100) is
automatically set.
Press 1-9 to select
power level 10-90.
_ Press START
The power level may be
viewed during any time
countdown by pressing
and holding POWER
LEVEL.
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 30---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 100 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 70 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 50 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as
stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low20 or30 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 10 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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Aboutthe timefeatures.
I-,J,'-,!
I, II" II-r-I
®
Press TIME COOK
and enter a cook
time, or simply
enter a cook time.
M Change power level
if you don t want
full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL High
power level [100]
is automatically set.
Press 1-9 to select
power level 10-90.)
_ Press START
time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 100 (High) is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
You may open the door during TIMECOOKto 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:
I Press TIME COOKand enter a cook time, or
simply enter a cook time.
Change the power level if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL.High power level
[100] is automatically set. Press 1-9 to select
power level 10-90.)
_Press TIME COOK.
Enter the second cook time.
i Change the power level if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. High power level
[100] is automatically set. Press 1-9 to select
power level 10-90.)
Press START
At the end of Ttme Cook I, Ttme Cook II counts down.
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Cooking Guide for time Cook I and T/me Cook II
NOTE: Use power level High (199) unless otherwise noted.
Amount 7-tme Comments
1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1V_qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
9 to 11 min.
6 to 8 rain.
6 to 8 min.
In lVz-qt, casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
1 bunch 17 to 21 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
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i1 bunch
(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)
1 bunch
(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)
10-oz. package
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 14 rain.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1Vz-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Ill 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 clip water-.
In l-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Amount Time Comments
(f_i':i6:zi_k¢_el) lO-oz, package
CommOn_u !cOb
(_h_ 1 to 5ears
5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
3 to 4 min.
per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half
of time.
1ear
2 to 6 ears
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 rain.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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4 potatoes
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with
1/2 cup water. Stir after half
of time.
(flesh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet orwhite) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(flesh)
(frozen,
chopped
and leaf)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2<it. casserole, place washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1 lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In l _A,-qt.casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Cnt in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
alter 4 minutes.

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I Press TIME DEFROST,
i Ennter defrosting
Press START
7 me Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
[] Use the shelf when defrosting items too large to
fit the turntable.
[] A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High power.
[] The turntable cannot be turned off when
defrosting.
[] Once during Time Defrost, the oven signals
Turn Food Over. At the signal, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
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.
I 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.
t 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.
M 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.
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Defrosting Guide
Breads, Cakes
Broad, buns or mils(1 piece)
time Comments
1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen(!Ib,) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, smallpieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the tme.
Fruit
Plasticpouc_l tO2 3 to 6 min.
(! 0-oz. package )
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 10.
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Ground meat (1 lb.)
RoaM:beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (2V2 to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
(21,4to 3 lbs.)
2 to 5 min.
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min.
per lb.
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
15 to 19 min.
17 to 21 rain.
Cornish hen 7 to ]3 rain.
per lb.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking
dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish.
Unwrap and turn over after half
the time. When finished, separate
pieces and microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish.
After half the time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
If necessary, rnn cold water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven
breast-side-up. Turn over after half
the time. Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish
breast-side<lown. After haft the
time, turn over and shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting.
Let stand 1 to 2hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
I 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.
Express Cook
This is aquick way to set cookingtime for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 100,
For example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press POWERLEVEL High power level (100)
is automatically set. Press 1-9 to select power
level 10-90.
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Aboutthe autodefrostfeature.
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Press AUTO DEFROST
[]Select the food type.
Press Ifor Meat,
2for Poultry,
3for Fish.
[]Using the
Conversion Guide
at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press pads Iand 2
for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Enter weight up to
6 pounds.
IPress START.
Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
[] Use the shelf when defrosting items too large to
fit the turntable.
[] Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
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The turntable cannot be turned off when
defrosting.
Once during Auto Defrost, the oven signals Turn
Food Over. At the signal, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guido
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be_converted to tenths
(.1) of a p0und
Enter
WeigM
Ounces (tenthsof
a pound)
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
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