GE WES1450DMBB User manual

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Sa]bO_In6o_u_dons . ........ 2-10
Operating Instru_dons
Auto Feature ................ 21
Care and (leaning ........ 30, 31
Changing the Power I,evel .... 14
Features ot Ylur
Microwave Oven .......... 12, 13
Microwave Tem/s ............ 29
Other Features ........... 2C_28
Sensor Features .......... 22-25
Time Features ............ 15-20
7)_:mbleshooting Tips ...... 32, 33
Thinos That Are Nomml
_Mth Ybur Microwave O_en .... 34
Consumer Support
())nsulner Support ........... 36
_'arranV,, . .................. 35
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Write the model and serial nmnbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find dlese mmlbers on a label inside
the ()Veil.
1,1/?_251450DMBB
MFL38257201 49-40543 02-07 Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
[] Oo Not Attempt t() oi)_ _'4te []
this o_en wifll the door open
sin((, O]_)('_I-(IOOF o]')('£ation
can rcsuh in hm:mJhl
exposure to iilJCFOW_lX('
energ'},. It is importmn not
to (klbat or tamper with the
salb b, interlocks.
[] Oo Not Place any ol!i_ ct
[/('tW(('_/ the O\(_/ li?Ol/[ _,1('('
and the door or _lllow soil or
cleaner residue to []
accmmdate on sealing
sii17_;tces.
Be Not Operate the o_en if it
is damaged. It is particularly
imt)()rtant that the ov(i!
door close properly and that
ther( is no (lamag( to the:
[7] door (bern),
[_ hing(s and lal(hes
(1)rol_.en or loosened),
[_] door s<fls mid sealing
sur_l(es.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or retlair(d b}
anyon( except properly
qualili(d s(rvice personn(1.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Rea(l and Ibllo_ lhe sp(cifi( [] Install or locale Ibis
[]
precautions in tile Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
s('('tioH _t[/ov(,.
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
a properly gTounded omlet.
See tile Grounding Instructions
section on |)age 8.
apt)lial/(e Ol/1 _, ill a((or(lall(e
x_ith file i/rovi(le(1 /nsmllalion
]]ISW{I( |io] IS.
Be certain to place the li'ont
surlitce of tile door three
inclles or iilOlX' back li'Ol/I
tile comltertop edge to maid
accidemal tipping of the
appliance in hernial usage.

Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
• This n/icrowavc oven is not atlpro_'d • "Ib reduce tile risk of fire ill tile
or tested/k)r nlarine use. oven cavity:
• Do not n/ount this appliance o\er
a sink.
• Do I/O| l//Olll/t tile lnicrowavt} ovell
over or near an?_ portion of a heating
or tooking appliant e.
• Do not store anything directly on top
0_' tilt' l//iC170VvaVt' OVt'l/ StlFlitce whell
tilt' n/icrovvavt' ovt'n is ill Opt'r_ltion.
• Do not operate this applian_ e if it has
a damaged l/o_,n'r lord or phlg, if it is
not working properly, or if it ha_, been
damaged or dropped.
• 1)o not co_er or block any openings
on the appliance.
• Use this applian_ e only t_)r its
intended use as described ill this
lllal//lal. Do I/el lisp corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This microwm_' (l_'n is specifically
desiglled to heat, d W or cook t_)od,
and is not intended/[)r laboratory
or il/(hlstrial/lse.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near watel_
{i)r example, in a wet basement, near
a s_imming pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
• Keep power (ord away ti'om heated
S/:l;_ilces.
• Do I/O| ilI/l//el:se powel7 cord or
plug ill water.
• Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
--1)o not overtook ti)o(t. Carefully
attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other €Ol//t)llstible H/aterials are
placed inside tile oven while cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles _i'om pat/er or plastit
cont_dners beti)re placing them in
tilt' OVel1.
--Do not use tile o_'n t[)r storag+e
purlloses. Do not leave paper
pro(huts, cooking utensils or/_)od
ill tilt' ovell \_hell HOt ill list'.
--If materials in.side tile o_'n ig-tfite,
keep tile oven door closed, mrn the
oven off and dis| onnet t the power
cord, or shut off power at tile fllse
or tircuit breaker panel. I/tile door
is opened, tile tire :_l_rspread.
--Do not use tile Sensor IZcamres
twice in S/lC(essioll OIl the same ][led
portion. If/k)od is undercooked atier
tile first t gun|down, use Time Cook
ti)r addition_d t ooking time.
• See door sur/iwe _leaning ins|rut tigris
in the Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven s(ction of this m_mtl_l.
• GE does not support any servicing
of the microwave. Wc strongl}
FeCOIlllIIelld th_tt VOII do I/O| attt'lnpt
to service tile l//ic17owave VOlli"seIl_
• As with any appliance, close
supelMsion is necessary when
used bv children.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
_\rcin_ is tJ/e l//it`FOW_l\'e {el_ln • _]e[_ll, s[l(h sis twist-ties,
/or st)arks ill the o_'n. Arcing poultr} pins, or gol(l-limmed
is caused 1_: dishes, ill the mierot_l\ e.
• Metal or/oil tottching the
side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges a(t like
antennas).
• Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used ill the microwave.
FOODS
Do not po I) popcorn in your
lIlielTOW_l_e o_en /lnless ill a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or mfless you use
t)opcorn labeled {or use ill
•Some t)roducts such a_,
whole eggs and sealed
containers tot examl)le,
dosed ,jar,s--m'e able to
explode and should not be
heated in this microwave
o\'t`'v,. Su(h use of the
lIliel?OW_l_e o_en could
resuh ill in jinx}.
• Do no{ boil eggs ill a
lIlierow_lt,_ ' o_,/'l/, Press/ire
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resuhing ill inj m_}.
()t)emting tile mierow_e
with no/ood inside {or more
thall 51 IIlinHte OF tWO 111_1_,
t`_l/lse d_ll//age |o {lit. ` oven
and could start _1{h:e.
It in(reases the heat ar(mnd
the magne{ron and (an
shorten the li/b of the o\en.
Foods wfih ilnl)l?oken O/ltel;
"skin" such as 1)otatoes, hot
(togs, sa/Isages, tOl//atoes,
apples, chicken livers and
od_er giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
stealll to escape dltrillg
cooking.

[] SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee ortea, are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to
be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always presenL
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVERWHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk of injury to
persons:
--Do not ox(rheat tile liquid.
--Stir the liquid l)oth Ilelbre
and halli_' m tErough
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
--.\{ler heating, allow tile
container to stand in the
microwme o_en _br a short
time belbr( removing tile
containe_;
--Use extrem( car( wh(n
ins(rting a spoon or other
utensil into the corn>drier.
[] .\xoid heating bah} lood in
gla._sjars, exert with the lid
otE Make sure all inlimt food
is thoroughly cooked. Stir
Iood to distribute th( h(at
e_enE. B( careflll to llrevent
sc_tlding when w_mning
Ibrmulm The container mu},
Ib(l cooler than tile fommla
really is. Nwa}ts test the
Ibrnmla belbre Iced\rig
the l)>d_y.
[] Don't (t(fi:ost Ik'ozen
be_ eP4ges ill narrow-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated bc_erag-es). Ih(n
if tile contmner is open(d,
pressure can build up. This
can cause the contmner to
burst, possibl}, resuhing in
injur}.
[] Hot foods and steam can
ca/lse burns. Be careflfl when
opening am, containers of
hot Ibod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches and
box(s. 'Ib prevent possibl(
injur}, dire{ t ste;un ;I_%r_l_'
li'om hands and ti, ce.
[]
[]
1)O II()t o\er(ook l)()t_l[oes.
Th{\x could (lehydP4te and
catch lire, causing damage
tO _/O/lr oven,
Cook meat and l}ouhr}
tho_x)ughly--meat to
at least an INTERNAl,
temperature of 161)°F
and ]}oultr}. to at least an
INTERNAI. temperature
of 18(PF. Cooking to these
temlleratm'es usual h protects
ag_dnst lbo(tborne illn(ss.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
©WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in
VOtIF IIIiCFOWt4VC ()veil is s/fital)le
tot microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, looking dishes,
lIle_lS/ll+il/_ "ClipS, C/lS|_lF(t t Ilt)S ,
pOtt(T} OF (,]lilla dil/llel_l\r_a.l?e
\qlich does not ha\e n/et_fllic
u:inl or glaze with a inetallic
sheell (_+.11 be/lsed, SolI/e
cookware is labeled "suitable
tot n/icrowaving."
• If _X)/lare not smx' if a dish is
l/li(,)?OWa\ ('-sail', USe this [('st:
Place in the oven both the
dish \_)/l are testing and a
glass measuring cup filh'd
with 1 (,ul) of watel--set the
measuring ('ll t) either in or
next to tile dish. Mi(lx)l,,_\ e
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
/or microwaving.
If tile dish ren/ains cool
and only tile water in tile
cup heats, tllell tile dish
is nlicrowm e-sat_'.
If you use a meat
thern/onleter while cooking,
n/ake sure it is sate tot use
il/ l//i( Fol\r_l\ e ovells+
• l)o not use re(y(led paper
products. R('(?:cled pa])er
towels, napkins and waxed
paper (,,all COl/tail/ metal
flecks which max cause
a):cing or iglfite. Paper
products containing nylon
or n\lon filan/ents should
be avoided, as they ill,iV
also ignlite.
• Some styro/oam tra}_s (like
those that meat is t)ackaged
on) have a thin stri t) of metal
einbedded in the bottol//+
When lni(rowaved, tile n/etal
(an llurn tile/loor of the
o_a'n or igl/it(' a pal)er towel.
• Do llOt use the microwa\ e
tO OF}' llel'v_*gp_lpeFs,
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable
t()l? list' ill l/li(,lX)l*_l_t' O_t'l/S.
Check tile package lot
pFOpel"/Ise.
• Pat)er towels, waxed pat)er
and plastic wnq) can t)e used
t/) co_vr dishes in order to
retaill lllOiSHil'e and p):evel/t
spattel?illg+ [_e Sill'(' tO Vellt
plastic wra t) so stealll Call
escape.
• Cookware n/a\ becon/e hot
be(ause o/heat tmnst_'rred
ti'on/ the heated tood.
Pot holders Ina\ be needed
to handle tile ( ookw_4)?e+

• "Boilal)le"cooking1)ouches
andtightlyclosedplastic
bag_,shouldbeslit,pierced
orventedasdirected1)_
t)ackage.Iftl/t3arenot,
plasticcouldburstduringor
innnediatelyatiercooking,
possiblyresultingillil_im'y.
Nso,plasticstorage
containersshouldbeatleast
partiallyIlnco_'lTe(t tlecallse
tl/t\v/orn/ a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, tel/lOVe covelJng
carefllllv and direct steam
}lW;+lv/i'Olllhallds alld/i_€e.
•Use/oil onh as directed ill
this mmlmd. TV dim/ers may
be microwaved in loll trine'+
less than 3/4" high; remove
tile to l) loll cover and return
tile trm to the box. When
using/oil in the microwave
oxen, keep the toil at least
1" awa} {i'om tile sides of
tile ()\ell.
•Plastic cook_au:e Plastic
cookware desiglled tot
mk rowa\ e (()()king is very
useflll, 1)m shouM be used
(arelillh. E_en mi( rowa\ e-
sale' t)lastic lna} not be as
tolemm of o\ ercooking
(onditions as are glass or
( (T_llIli(" l//atel+ials }ll/(t
l//;+lv so/ien or €hal; it
sut!iected to short t)eriods
of over( ooking. In longer
cxpos/IFCS 10 ovel'(ooking,
the ti)od and cookware
couM igllite.
Follow thoso guidolinos:
] Use l//i(rowa_e=sat_'
plasti(s only and
/lse thelll ill Stl+iCt
compliance with
tile cook\s m:e
l//an/llil('[ [i1/eI'_s
Fecolillilendations.
] 1)O not H/i(rowa_e
elIlt)tv ( oi/tainel's.
[_Do not l)ermit children
to use t)lasti( (ookware
without COml)lete
sut)ervision.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be gromaded. In the c_'nt of an electrical
short circuit, gTotmding reduces the risk of electric shock b_
providing an escape wire t[)r the electric cm:rem.
This appliance is equipl)ed with a power cord having a ST(rending
wire with a ST(ran(ling 1)lug. The 1)lug must tie 1)lugged into an
omlet d_at is t)rol)erl} installed and gTotmded.
Consuh a qualified elecuJcian or selMce technician if the
gromlding instru( tions are not completely mlderstood, or
if dout)t exists as to whether the appliance is t)rot)efly gromlded.
If the omlet is a standard 2-truing wall omlet, it is your personal
reslxmsibility and ot)ligation to have it replaced widl a tm)t)erly
gromlded 3-prong wall omlet.
I)o not trader any circmnstances cut or relno_e the third (gTomld)
prong ti'om the power cord.
\*_i' do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
/t die power cord is too shoN, have a qu_ditied elecuJcian or se_Mce
mclmician install an omlet near the appliance. (See WARNING--
EXTENSIONCORDSseciion.)
For t)est ot)emtion, plug this at)l)lian(e into its own eleciri(_d omlet
to t)rexem ill( kefing of lights, l)lowillg of tilse or tripping of (iT( uit
breaker.

ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential sat(qv
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommendagainstthe
use ofan adapterplug.I h)_ e\e_;
il VO[Istill elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay
be made to a t)rol)erly groml(h'd
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of
a UI, listed adapter which is a\ _filal)le
at most local hardware stores.
IAdapterplugsnot
permittedinCaeada_
TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper t)ola]ity in the c(mnection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the waft receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked b} a qualified electrician to
]hake slll:e the receptacle is l)mt)erly grounded.
When disc(mnecting the power cord 6:ore the adal)ter, alwa}s hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adal)ter ground
terminal is veT} likely to break with repeated use. Should this
hal)pen, DO NOTUSE the appliance m_til a proper g_:om_d has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do notuse an adapter plug in these situations t)e( ause ti'equent
dis(om_e(tion o/the ])()_r_'_"(()]'(t t)la(es m_(h:w strain (m the
adapter and leads to eventual/i_ihu:e of the adapter glxmnd
terminal. 3bu should have the 2-t)rong wall re(eptacle Tel)laced
with a 3-prong (g_x/un(ting) re(el)taele by a qualilied electrician
betore using the al)l)liance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
Ashort pow('l? supply (ord is provided to reduce thc risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer (ord.
Extension cords _I_I_rbe used ifxxm are (areflfl in using them.
If an extension cord is used--
[_ "l'he marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the ele(trical rating of the appliance;
[_The extension cord must be a gTom_(ting_type g-wire (ord _t11(1
it must be t)hlgged into a 3-slot outlet;
[_The extension cord shotdd be arnmged so that it will not
(ll_lp(_ ()'_(?17 Ill(' (O/ll/t(?r[op oF tM)letop where it (an be ptdled
on by children or tripped over mfimentionall}.
//you use an extension (or(t, the interior light may flkker and the
B|OWt'F SOlll/d II/Wv _lY_, W]l('l/ |11(' mic_'owa\ 1' o\cH is oil CookiHg
times may be longer too.
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_ l_j sREADANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model
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Featuresof the Oven
OoorLatches.
WindowwithMetalShield. S(reenallows(ookingtobe
Convenience Guide.
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0
TouchControl Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release. Press lat(h release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support mustbe
in t)la(e when using the o'_en. The tm:nta|)]e may |)e
remo',ed for (leaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven,
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Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
AUTO/TIME DEE TIME COOK
POWER
LEVEL
i O i
[
IPOPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT
BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE
666
AUTO/TIMEDEE
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GCookingControls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
0TimeFeatures
Press Enter
AUTO/TIME DEE Amount ofdefrostingtime
Presstwice
TIME COOK Amount ofcookingtime
Pressonceor twice
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
SensorFeaturesand
AutoFeature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime
BAKEDPOTATO Starts immediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime
Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
ionsomemodels)
AUTO/TIME DEE Foodweight
Pressonce
0
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Aboutchanging thepower level.
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POWER
LEVEL
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8TA_
PAUSE
"I]le power h'vel m_y be entered or ehan_ed
immediately after ,t'nte_ng tile tearer(' time fi)r
TIME COOK 77meDefrost or EXPRESS COOK.Tile power
h'\ el mm Mso be (hanged (ftu_ng {ime (om/tdown.
[] Press TIME COOKor seh'ct _me Defrost.
[_] I_lm'r cookillg or (/eli'ostillg time.
[] Press POWER LEVEL.
[_] Seh'(t desired t)ower h'\ el l-I O.
[] Press START
_uiable power levels add flexibilit} to miemwm e
(ooking. "I]le power h'vels on tile microw_ve oven
Call be €Olllllal'ed to the sllrl_tce Ilnits on a rall_e.
]J_l('l/t)ower le\ e] _l\'es }_O/l llli(l'OW_l\ e ellerg'_' a eer{_lill
percent of tile time. Power level 7 is mi(mwa\ e eHerg_'
70% of tile time. Power level3 is enerKv 30% of die
time. Most cooking will be done on High (powerlevel I0)
whi( tl giVeS VOH 100% p()_er. Powerlevel I0 _*ill cook
/sswr but toed max need more ti'c(tuent stirring,
rotatiHg or turning (/vet: A lower setting will (ook
more evenly mid need less stirring or rotating of tile
ft)od. Sol/le ft)ods lIl_tV tl_lve better _]_lvor, textlllR' or
allllearmlee if one of tile h)wer settings is used.
Use a lower l)ower h'_.vI when (()()king leeds tll_lt hmv
atendency to boil ov('t; such as scallol/ed pota{oes.
Rest pelJo(ls (Fv'ftell tile Illi('l'OW_l\ e ('llerg_' Q(h's oHt)
give tillle tor tile/ood to "('(t{l;+lliz('" or tral/sl('r ]leat to
tile inside of the too(t. All examt)le of this is shown with
power level 3--the d eIi'ost (_vcle. II mierowm e energ);
did not cycle oil, tile outside of tile ft)od would (ook
beIore tile inside was deIi:osted.
Hero are some examples of uses for various power levels.
High 10: Fisft, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and pouhry; baking
(_lsseroles and reheating.
Medimn 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing ft)r stev,_'_and
less wnder eros of meat.
Low2or3: I)eft'osting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keetling toed _r_]:_I_;softening bmwr.

Aboutthetimefeatures.
TIME COOK
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START
PAUSE
77meCook
TimeCookI
2\llows x_()H|0 mi(rowaxe for any time ul) to 99 mimues
and 99 se(onds.
Power level 10(High) is amoma6(ally set, but _ou m;_v
(hmlge it for more tle×il)ilitv.
[77 Press TIME COOK
[_] Emer (()()king time.
_] (;hange t)o_%rerlexel if)ou don't _%r_Hthill t)o_%reI%
(Press POWERLEVEL.Sele(t a desired t)owerlexel
]-lt).)
[] Press START
You ma} open file (toot (tm:ing _me Cook to (he(k
the food. Close the door ml(t t)ress START.) resmne
looking.
TimeCookII
l,ets you (hange l)OWel? lexels automati(all) (hwing
(()()king. I/ere's how to do it:
r_l Press TIME COOK
I¢1
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
E1Her [lie til;St look [ilile.
Change the power level if you doH't wm_t flfll
t)owm; (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power le\el 1-10.)
Press TIMEcoogag_,6n.
l_llter the second cook time+
Change the t)ower lexel if_ou doH't _'_r_n[hill
t)owe_; (Press POWER LEVEL. Sele(t a desired
t)ower level 1-1l).)
[] Press START
At the end ot 7lille Cook I, Time Cook II (omits do_%rlL
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
CookingGuidefor 77meCook
NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Amount Time Comments
l lb. 5 to 8 mhl., In 1½-qt. ob](mg glass ])_&ing
Med-Itigh (7) dish, t)]a(e 1,/4 (up w_lwn
lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nlhl. In ]-qt. (assero]e.
Vegetable
Asparagus
(freshspears)
(frozenspears)
Beans
(freshgreen)
(frozengreen)
(frozenlima)
Beets
(fresh,whole)
Broccoli
(freshcut)
(freshspears)
(frozen,
chopped)
(frozenspears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh,whole)
(frozen)
llb. cuth_half lOto 15rain.
lO-oz, package 4to 8 nlhl.
lO-oz, package 4to 8 nlhl.
Ill 1½-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
2 tab]espoons w_tel:
Ill 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
1/4 cup W;ltel'.
1btmch 16 to 22 mln. Ill 2-(it. casserole, ])]ace
1/2 cup water.
1btmch 5to 9 nthlt.
(1¼ to 1% lbs.)
1btmch 7 to 11 rain.
(1¼ to 1F2lbs.)
lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nlln.
lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nlln.
Ill 2-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
])]ace l/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. casserole.
Ill 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
24t_d)]es])(/(/l/S w_ffeg
1lnedlmn head 6 to 10 nfin.
(about 2 lbs.) 5to 9 nfin.
Ill 1½- or 2-qt. cassero]e, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel:
In 2- or 3-(It. casserole, ])]ace
1/4 cup water.
1 lb. 4 to 8 nlhl.
lO-oz, package 3to 7nlhl.
Ill 1½-qt. cassero]e, ])lace
1/4 cup wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
2t_d)]es])(/(/l/S w_ffeE
1medimn head 7 to 11 nfin.
1medimn head 7 to 15 nfin.
lO-oz, package 3 to 7 nfin.
Ill 2-(it. casserole, ])]ace
1/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 2-(it. casserole, ])]ace
l/2 cup Wiltel2
Ill 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace
2 tab]es])oons ware1:
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 ndn. In l qt. casserole, t)lace
2tat)lesl)oons 'watel_
Cornonthecob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh,whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen,chopped
andleaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer
andyellow)
(winter,acorn,
or butternut)
1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4nthl.
per ear
1ear 3 to 6 mhl.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 mhl.
per ear
lO-oz, package 2 to 6 nfin.
2 lbs. tmshelled 7 to 10 rain.
lO-oz, package 2 to 6 nthl.
4potatoes 9to 12 mhl.
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4nfin.
10 to 16 oz. 3to 6 nthl.
lO-oz, package 3to 6 nthl.
1 lb. sliced 3to 5 nthl.
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 nthl.
(about 1 lb. each)
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
corn. II corn is in husk, use no
water; if coru has been husked,
add ]/4 cu t) water. Rearnmge
alter half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wnq). Rearnmge alier
half of dine.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 t_d)lesl)oou, s w;++tel2
In 1-(it. casserole, place
l/4 cup water.
In 1-(tL casserole, t)lace
2tal)lesl)oou, s ware1:
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place
in center of the o_'n. Iet stand
5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
st)inach.
In 1-(tL casserole, t)lace
3 tal)lesl)oons wate+:
In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup _te_x
Cut in halt and remo_e fibrous
membranes. In 2-qL oblong
glass baking dish, place S(luash
cut-side-down. Turn cm-side-u l)
alter 4 minutes.
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78
AUTO/TIMEDEE
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PAUSE
time Defrost
A]lov<s you to del_"ost t_)r a selected h'ngth of time. See
dv._ Defrosting Guide lot suggested times. (Auto Defrost
e×t)lained in the About the auto feature section.)
[] Press AUTO/'rlMEDEE t_'dce.
[_ Enter del_"osting time,
[] Press START
[_] "Ihrn toDd over when the o\en sig_lals.
[] Press START
Power h've] is automatie_flly set at 3, but call be changed.
_bu can defl:ost sin;ill items quickly t)y r;fising the t)ower
level alter entering the tilne. Power level 7 tilts the total
defl:ostiHg time in aboHt halt'; powerleve110 €Ills the
total time to al)l)roximately 1/3. t lowest'r, tood will need
lllore tt'eq/lent attentioll than /lStl_ll,
At one ll_flf of selected defl:ostillg time, the ovell signals
TURN.At this time, ttllTl/]'oDd over al/d l)1<_'akal)art or
rearrange pieces fi)r more e\ en de/)'osting. Shield any
warm areas with sln_Ol pieces of fi)il.
A dull tlmml)ing noise may be heard d uring defl:osting.
This is normal when oven is not operating at High t)owe):
Defrosting Tips
• Foods fl:ozen in t)at)er or t)lasti( can 1)e defl:osted in
the trackage. Closed tmckages should be slit, pierced
or vented ,\VIER/ood has t)artiall) de/i'osted. Plastic
storage containers should be partially uncoxered.
• Family-size, t)ret)ackaged ti'ozen (tim_el's can t)e
defrosted and microwaved. If the/ood is in a/oil
containel; tmns/('r it to a microwave'-sat{' dish.
• Foods that Sl:)oil easily should not be allow( d to sit
OUt [()Y I//OI'( thal/ ()lie ho/lr athr (l(]i'ostii/g. ROOIII
teml)eratm_' l)romot_ s th( growth of hannflll ])act_ fla.
• For more e_'n de/i'osting of larger toods, such as
masts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are
COml)letely de/i'osted be/ore cooking.
• When (te{i:osted, food should be cool but sotiened in
all areas. If still slightly ic), return to the mi(rowa\ e
very briefly, or let it stand a/i:w minutes.

DefrostingGuide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (I piece) ]/4 lnln. Rearnmge atier halt' dw time.
Sweet mils (approx. 12oz.) 2to 4rim1,
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6m9rim1.
Shellfish, smaflpieces (l lb.) 3to 7rim1. Pla(e block ill casserole. "Ihnl over
and break ut) after hall the tinle.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 or2 1 to 5 nfin.
(lO-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (l lb.)
Franks(l lb.)
Groundmeat(l lb.)
Roast'.beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks,chopsandcutlets
2 to .5nfm.
2 to 5 nfm.
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer
cutup (2½to 3Ibs.)
Chicken,whole
(2½to3Ibs.)
Cornish hen
Turkeybreast (4 to 6 Ibs.)
4to 6 nfin.
9to 13 nfin.
per lb.
4 to 8lUhl.
per lb.
14 to 20 mhl.
20 to 25 mhl.
7to 13 rain.
per lb.
3 to 8 lUhl.
per lb.
Place mlotlened tlackage ill ()sen.
Iet stand 5 minutes after de/i'osting.
Place mlol/ened t/ackage ill ()sen.
Microwave just until Danks cm/be
sel/arated. I,et stand 5 l/lin/ltes, if
necessary, to (Oml/lele de/i'osting.
Turn meat oxer after half the time.
Use powerlevel I.
Place mlwmpt)ed meal ill cooking
dish. Turn over alier half ll/e time
and shield vmrm areas witll R)il.
When tinished, set/arate t)ieces and
Metstand to e()mt)lete defl:osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. lYnwmp
and turn ()_r('];after ftrst half ot time.
,Mier second half of time, separate pieces
and place ill cooking dislL Microwme
2-4 minutes more, if necessary: Eet stand
at(!V_rminutes t() tinisft (left'os{ing.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Alier half
ille tilIle, /ll/Wr}l]) and tllrn ehickelJ, ovel2
Shield warn/areas with foil. To conq)lete
deli:osting, itm, toM wamr ill tile ( avit_
m/ill gfl)lets can be removed.
Place mlwnq/t)ed hen in the o_m
breast-si(h'-ut). Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool _s;_mr ill tile cavity m/til
gJtllets call be remoxed.
Place mlwnq/l)ed breast ill microwmv-sa/b
(tisft bre_tst-si(le-dowu. Atter ftall of tin/e,
mm bre_e+si(h'-/q) aud sftieM warm areas
with ft)il./)e/it)st ft)r second hall of time.
I,('t staud 1-2 hours ill reliJgemtor to
(()mt)lete deti'osting. 79

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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.
Press one of the EXPRESS COOKpads (fl'om ] to 6)
JL)r ] to 6 mimm's oJ (ookh:g at powerleve110. For
cxamtlh', press the 2t);1(IJL)r2 minutes ot (()()king time.
"I'll(' pow('r h'v('l (;m Ix(' (hanged as din(' is (om:dng
down. Press POWERLEVEL and {'nu'r 1-10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways,
• It will add 30 se(onds tO tl/(' tillle ('O/llltillg down
each time tile pad is pr('ssed.
• It c;m be used as a qui(k way to set 30 se( onds of
( ooking dine.
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