GE SpacemakerXL JVM1642 User manual

Models: 1000Watts JVM1640
JVM1642
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
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READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
PRE CA UTIONS
TO A VOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
FOEXCESSIVE
MICR 0 WAVE
ENERGY
For your safely the information in dfis manual
must be ibllowed 1o minimize lhe risk offire o1"
explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injm'y or loss of litc.
Oo Not Attempt to Do Not Operate lhe oven
operale this oven wilh if it is damaged. It is
d_e door e pen since particularly important
open-door operation lhat the oven doe1
can result in harmful close properly and/hat
exposure/o microwave there is no damage 1o
energy. It is important the:
not to defeat or tamper I door (benO
wilh the satc/y 2 hinges and lalches
inmrlocks. ,broken or loosened_.
0o Not Place any objecl 3door seals and scaling
belween the oven ti'ont sm:thces.
thee and ihe door or

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microwave. That's
important, because your
new microwave will be part
of your family tbr a long
time.
Start Here!...Before using your Microwave
Write down themodel and
serial numbershere They/
are on alabel inside the
oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
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help you use and maintain
your microwave prope_ly.
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oven...immediately contact
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sold you the oven.
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"if Something Goes
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that might occur.
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READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
alisted i,staHatio,
overelectricandgas
ra.oesl
Thismicrowave ovenis
not approved Ortested
formarine use.
o Read and follow the o
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Enerw" on page 2.
o This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only *
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on o
page 10.
o Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 42
inches. 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, ifit is not working
properly, or ifit has been
damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block
aW openings on the
appliance.
Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
nlicrowave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, d_T or cook food,
and is not intended
for laborato_ T or
industrial use.

oDonots/orethis
applianceoutdoors.Do
nolusethisproductnear
wate_fbrexample,ina
wetbasement,neara
swimmingpoolornear
asink.
" Keep power cord away
flom heated surfaces.
,, Do nol immerse power
cord or plug in water.
"To reduce tile risk of fire
in tile oven cavity:
- Do not overcook tood.
Caretully atlend
appliance it paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible mamrials are
placed inside tile oven
while cooking.
- Remove wire twisl-fies
and metal handles flom
paper or plastic con-
tainers be%re placing
them in tile oven.
Do not use tile oven
fbr storage purposes.
Do nol leave paper
producls, cooking
ulensils or food in lhe
oven when nol in use.
If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep tile
oven door closed, turn
tile oven off and
disconnect tile power
cord, or shut off power
al tile fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If tile
door is opened, tile fire
may spread.
" See door surfhce cleaning
instruclions in tile Care
and Cleaning section(s)
of this guide.
* This appliance should
be serviced only by
qualified se_-ice
personnel. Conlact
nearest authorized
service fhcility for
examina6on, repair
or ac!juslmenl.
"As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessa_ y when used by
children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL NOTES ABO UT MICR OWA VING
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Arcing is the microwave
term tbr sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:
*Metal or foil touching tile
side of tile oven. *
o Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties,
pouln T pins, or ,gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessoi)_ or unless you
use popcorn labeled for
use in inicrowave ovens.
o Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers-ibr example,
closed jars-_ill explode
and should not be heated
in this microwave oven.
Such use of the microwave
oven could resuh in il_juU.
* Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resuhing
in inju U.
* Operating the microwave
with no tbod inside for
more than a minu/e or
two m W 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
potaloes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow smam
to escape during cooking.

SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and
otherliquids donot
always bubblewhen
they reach theboiling
point. Theycan actually
get superheated and not
bubbleat all.
Superheatedliquid will
bubbleup outof the cup
when it is movedor
whensomething like a
spoon or teabag is put
intoit.
Toprevent thisfrmn
happeningandcausing
injury,donot heat any
liquid formorethan2
minutesper cup. After
heating,let thecup
stand in themicrowave
for30secondsbefore
movingit orputting
an_hing intoit.
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 fbrmula or
breast milk. The container
m W teel cooler than the
milk really is. Always test
the milk betore feeding
the baby.
Spontaneous boiling-
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids
m W start to boil during
or shortly after removal
flom the microwave oven.
To prevent burns flom
splashing liquid, we
recommend the fbll(m_ng:
betbre removing the
container flom the oven,
allow the container to
stand in the oven tor 30
to 40 seconds after the
oven has shut off. Do not
boil liquids in narr()w-
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.
o Don't deflost flozen
beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonamd beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
possibly resuhing in
il_juu.
* Hot fbods and steam
can cause burns. Be
caret_al when opening
any containers of hot
tbod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible il_juU, direct
steam aw W flom hands
and f_tce.
=Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to
your oven.
* Cook meat and pouln T
thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160 °F.
and pouh D, to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180 °F. Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
toodborne illness.

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SPECIAL NOTES ABO UT MICR OWA VING
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable tor
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, potm Uor china
dinner,rare which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware is
labeled "suitable *or
microwaving."
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
* If you are not sure ifa
dish is microwave-sate,
use this lest: Place in tile
oven both tile dish you
are testing and a glass
measming cup filled with
1 cup of water--set tile
measuring cup either in
or next to tile dish.
Microwave 1 minute at
high. If tile dish heats, it
should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only tile water in tile
cup heats, then tile dish
is microwave-safe.
If you use a meat ther-
mometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for
use in microwave ovens.
* Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins
and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nyhm or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignim.
e Solne styrof()aln trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in tile bottom. When
microwaved, tile metal
can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper
towel.
Do not use tile ulicrowave
to dUnewspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is
suitable tor use in micro-
wave ovens. Check tile
package for proper use.
* Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.
* Cookware may become
hot because of heat
transferred flom tile
heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookware.
"Boilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If
they are not, plastic could
burst during or immed-
iately after cooking,
possibly resuhing in il_juU.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered
because they f_rm a tight
seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering caretully and
direct steam aw W fiom
hands and face.

*Usefbilonlyasdirected
inthismanual.TV
dinnersmaybe
microwavedinfbiltrays
lessthan3/4"high;
removetiletopfoilcover
andreturntiletraytothe
box.Whenusingfoilin
themicrowaveoven,
keepthefbilatleast
1inchawayflomthe
sidesoftheoven.
Thefmawilloperate
automaticallyunder
certainconditions(see
AutomaticFanfeature).
Takecaretopreventthe
startingandspreadingof
accidentalcookingfires
whiletheventfanisinuse.
*Cleantheundersideof
themicrowaveoften.Do
nc,Iallow,greaseIt;,build
uponthemicrowaveor
thefanfillers.
Plasticcookware--Plastic
cookwaredesignedfor
microwavecookingisvesT
useful,butshouldbeused
carefully.Evenmicrowave-
safeplasticmaynotbeas
tolerantofovercooking
conditionsasareglassor
ceramicmaterialsand
mWsoftenorcharif
sul)jectedtoshortperiods
ofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoover-
cooking,thefoodand
cookwarecouldignite.
Followtheseguidelines:
IUse microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in s/fict compliance
with the cookware
inanuf_tcturer's
recolnulendalions.
2Do not microwave empty
containers.
3Do not permit children
to use plastic cool<ware
without complete
supe_qsion.
In the event of a grease
fire on the surf_tce 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 fiat tray.
Use care when cleaning
the vent fan fihers.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, Illay
damage the fillers.
*When preparing
flaming foods under
the microwave, turn the
tim on.
* Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that m W ignite
and spread if the
microwave vent f_m is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surface units only
when necessa_ T.

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GR0 UNDING INSTR UCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
WARNING
Improperuse of the
groundingplug canresult in
a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the evenl of
an elec/rical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
tbr the electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having a
grounding wire witl_ a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consuh a qualified electri-
cian or se_,ice technician it
tl_e grounding instructions
are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as
to whed_er tl_e 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 a W circum-
stances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong fiom
tl_e power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
witl_ this appliance.
Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance. If
the power cord is too short,
have a qualified elecuician
or se_,ice technician install
an outlet near the
appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
tlickering of lights, blowing
of tuse or uipping of
circuit breaker.
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH--White
JX48Bl--Black
JX48Al--Almond
When replacing a 36" or
42" range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom
built,in appearance.
10
For installation between
cabinets only; not tbr end-
el:cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3"-wide
filler panels. Two kits are
needed tot a 42" opening.
FilterKits
JXS1A--Recirculating
Charcoal FilterKit
Fiher kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Decorative Pane/Kit
JX22SS--Stain/ess Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low
range, the decorative panel
kit fills in the area between
tl_e microwave and the
range left by tl_e Hi/Low
model.
Available at exua cost fiom
your GE supplier.

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2
3
Ooor Handle. Pull to
()pen the door. The
door must be securely
latched for the
inicrowaye to operate.
Ooor Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
4Shelf, Lets you
microwave several
tbods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
oven floor or turntable.
5 TouchControlPanel
You must set the clock
betbre using the
microwave.
0Cooktop Lights.
7Grease Filters.
8Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE"Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
11

rThe Cent ols on Your Microwave Oven
(T/_,roughout tM,s_*m_ua/,,f!_cllure,sclad clppemcmce _'myvclu,f!o_'_your _wdel.)
Yoo can
microwave by
timeor with the
convenience
features, [,,o coo1
_,,.s,s_oo__,._oo_1[
IADD
30SjC.
ATime Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKJ&JJ(Press once or twice)Amoum of cooking time.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Press twice) Amoum of deflosfing time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1-10.
ADD30 SEC Slarts immediately!
12

iHELP
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES iN BOOR
•Cooking
•Time Defrost
•Reheat
•Snacks
[e0 ..l
•1
DEFROST
AUTO /TIME
Convenience Features
BEVERAGE}
REHEATA1
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Pressonce 3.5 oz.
Press twice 3.0 oz.
1.75 oz.
BEVERAGE Starts immediately[ 1-3 sex_qngs
COOR Food typel-9 + weight
REHEAT Food type 1-6 1-3 servings
Food weight
(Press once)
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time t_)rTIME COOK;
TIME DEFROST or
EXPRESS COOKI The
P0wer level may a!s0 be
Changed during time
i_Coumdo_m
_g I Pressr/MECOOKor
select TimeDefrost.
2Enter CooMngog
defrostingtimel
3 Press POWERLEVEL
4Se!ectdesiredpower
/eve/l-10.
5 PressSTART
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Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surt_tce
units on a range. High
(power level 10) or t;all
power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%
power. Each power level
gives you microwave
energ T a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energ T 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
/o "'equalize" or transfer
heat lo the inside of the
tbod. An example of this is
shown wi/l_ power level 3
the deflost cycle, if micro-
wave ener_'v did not cycle
ott. the outside of the t_)od
would cook betbre the
inside was deflosled.
Here are some exmnples
of uses tbr various power
levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High I0 Fish. bacon.
energ T 30% of the time. vegetables,
A high set 0ng (10) will
cook taster but tood may Med-High7
need more flequent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and Medium5
need less stirring or
rot ating of the tbod.
Some toods m W have
better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking toods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energ Tcycles
off) give time for the food
boiling liquids.
Gentle
cooking of
n_ea! arid
pouhry;
baking
casseroles
and reheming.
Slow cooking
and lenderiz-
ing such as
stowsand less
lender cuts oJ
lrlea].
Low2 or 3De[i'osdng
without
cooking;
simmering:
delicale sauces.
WarmI Keeping [bod
warm wilhout
ovcrcooking;
soJ['lenin¢
])uller.

7_meFea tures
[PAust_
LEVEL:se/ectodesi,ed
p_Wer_1_lo._i¸
4P_essSTART.
Time Cook /
Allows you to microwave
ibr any time up to 9.(}
minutes and 9.(}seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility,
You may ()pen the door
during Time (_ook to
check the tbod. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
TimeCook//
Lets you (han,ge power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
IPress TIME CO()K.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change the power level
if you don't want tull
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
4Press TIME CO()K
again.
5Enter the second cook
time.
Change the power level
if you don't want lull
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1-10.)
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook IXcounts down.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE."Usepower/eve/High(10)un/essotherwisenoted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fi'esh Spears) 111).
(ti'ozen spears) 10-oz. package
Beans
(fresh gree n) 1 lb. cut in half
(fiozen green) 10-oz. package
(fi'ozen lima) 10-oz. package
Beets
(ti'esh, whole) 1 bunch
Broccoli
(ti'esh Cut)1 bunch
(l_+to 1'/:lbs.)
(fl'esh spears) 1 bunch
(1%Io 1%lbs.)
(frozen; 10-oz. package
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
if esh;SUCedi
(ii'ozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fi'esh, whole)
(ii'ozen)
1medium head
(about 2lbs.)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-oz. package
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 11 rain.
6 to 8 rain.
6to 8 rain.
17 to 21 rain.
7 to 10 rain.
9to 13 min.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 14 rain.
10 to 17 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In 17_,-qLoblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup waler.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 17,_,4tl.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-ql. casserole, place 2 lablespoons
Wa[eF.
In 1-ql. casserole, place 1/4 cup waler.
In 2-(11.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-(11.casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
WaleY.
In 1%-or 2-(11.casserole, place 1/4 cup
Wa[eF.
In 2- or 3-(11.casserole, place 1/4 cup
waleY.
In 1%-<tI. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
waler.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
WaleY.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
fi'ozen kernel1 lO-oz package
Corn on the cob
flesh) 1 lo 5 ears
(frozen) l ear
2 |o 6 ears
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
lO-oz package
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4min.
perear
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
5 to 7 min.
In 1-tit. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In 1-tit. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Itresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
(frozen} lO-oz package
Potatoes
(flesh. cubed. 4 potatoes
white _ (_ m b oz. each)
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 1Io 2 rain.
In 1-tit. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-tit. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Peel and cut into 1inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
(flesh, whole I (6 I() 8 oz.)
sweet or white
Spinach
(fi'esh} 10 Io 16 oz.
(frozen. lO-oz package
chopped
and leaf,
Squash
(flesh. summer 1 lb. sliced
and yellow)
(wdn ter, acorn I to 2 squash
butlernut_ _about I lb. each)
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1'/__1t. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minums.
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PAUSE
IPressDEFROST
AUTO/T/MEtwice.
2 Enterdefrostingtime.
3 PressSTART
4Turnfoodover when
the oven Mgna/s.
5 PressSTART
(AutoDefrostexplained
in thesectionon
ConvenienceFeatures.)
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Allows you to deflost tor
the length of time you
select. See tl_e Deflosting
Guide tor suggested times.
Power level 3 is au/omati-
cally set, but you may
change this for more flexi-
bili/y. You may deflost
small items more quickly
by raising tim power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more flequent attention
titan usual.
Power level 7 cuts d_e total
deflosting time in about
half; power level f 0 cuts *
flae total time to approxi-
mately f/3. Rotate or stir
tbod fequently.
At one half of selected
deflosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even deflosting.
Shield any warm areas with *
small pieces of foil.
A dull dmmping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
fl_e oven is not operating at
High power.
DefrostingTips
,Foods fozen in paper or
plastic can be deflosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER fbod has partially
deflosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
* Family-size, prepackaged
fozen dinners can be
deflosmd and micro-
waved. If tl_e fbod is in a
foil container, transfer it
to a microwave-safe dish.
Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poulu T and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out fbr
more fllan one hour
after deflosting. Room
temperatme promotes
the growth of harlnf_al
bacteria.
For more even deflosting
of larger foods, such as
beeL lamb and veal
roasts, use Auto Deflost.
* Be sure large meats are
completely deflosted
befbre cooking.
* When defosmd, fbod
should be cool but
sofened in all areas. If still
slightly iW, return to the
microwave ve_T briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.

Defrosting Guide
Food time Commoots
Breads, Cakes
Bread, bunsor rolls (tpiece)
Sweet rolls _approx. 12 oz.
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen(llb./
Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb. )
1 min.
3It 5 rain.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half/he lime.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--I to23 It 6rain.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks(1 lb./
Groundmeat (1lb.
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer
cut up (2'A _o 3 lbs.)
Chicken,whole
12%to 3 lbs.
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast(4 to 6 lbs.)
2_o5 min.
2_o5 rain.
5 It 7 rain.
12 Io 16 min.
per lb.
5 1o 7 min.
per lb.
15/o 19 rain.
17/o 21 rain.
7l() 13 min
per lb.
5it 9 rain.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let
stand 5 minutes after deflosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave,just until Danks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessm T, to complete detiosting.
Turn meal over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half the time and shield
warul areas with toil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
deflosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
tinished, separate pieces and microwave 2
to 4 minutes more, if necessm T. Eel stand
to finish detiosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with toil. Finish
detiosting. If necessm T, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast:
side-up. Turn over after half tl_e time.
Run cool water in tl_e cavily until giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast:
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas wilh tbil. Finish
deflosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refligerator to complete deflosting.
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7 me Features
This is aquick way toset
cookingtimefor I-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (tiom 1 to 6)
t()I" 1 tO 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2
pad f_)r 2 minutes of
cooking lime.
The power level can be
changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1-10.
30 SEC.
You can use this feature
two wavs:
* 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.
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