GE JKP90 User manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-9
Operating Instructions
Nicrowave Control Panel ....... 10, 11
Nicrowave Oven Controls ...... 10-21
Lower Oven Control Panel ...... 22, 25
Lower Oven Controls ........... 22-54
Lower Oven Thermostat ............ 28
Sabbath Feature ............... 33, 34
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven ...... 29, 30
Sensor Controls ................ 16, 17
Care and Cleaning
Aluminum Foil................... 9, 24
Door ............................... 36
Light Bulb .......................... 37
Microwave Oven .................. 35
Racks .............................. 38
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 39-41
Accessories .................... 42
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 44
Warranty .......................... 45
JKP90- 27" Double Wall Oven
JTP90- 30" Double Wall Oven
The microwave oven in this
cooking center is 1000 watts.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label inside
the upper oven on the left side.
Printed in the United States 49-80642 11-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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ik WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE
IvllCROWAVEENERGY
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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.
Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
i 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:
rf] door (bent),
[] hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
r3] door seals and sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off u very small amount of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure con be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or
hood.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
AWARNING-GroundingInstructions:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor should be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
AWARNING-Toreduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
cooking center is specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
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Be sure the cooking center is securely installed
in a cabinet that isfirmly attached to the house
structure. Weight on the oven door could cause
the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow
anyone to climb, sit or hang on the oven door.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace
any part of this appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water-for example, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
Before performing any service, disconnect the
cooking center power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
Do not leave children alone-children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
Don't allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the door. They could damage the cooking center
and cause severe personal injury.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering
pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets above
an oven; children climbing on the oven to reach
items could be seriously injured.
Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooking center.
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Large scratches or impacts to glass door can
lead to broken or shattered glass.
Wear proper clothing. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with hot heating elements
and may cause severe burns.
Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot
element.
Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance from your oven.
Always keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your oven.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
oven.
Do not store flammable material in an oven or
near the cooking center.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
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For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the cooking
center.
Do not touch heating elements or interior
surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are dark in
color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact
any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent
openings, surfaces near the openings, and
crevices around the oven door.
REIVlEIVlBER:The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
Never place cooking utensils or any other items
on the oven floor. There is a heating element
beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the
oven floor may cause the oven to overheat,
resulting in damage to the oven and risk of
damage or fire to cabinets.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 260°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 280°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodbome illness.
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MICROWAVEOVEN
Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy"
section in this manual.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
i Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
containers before placing bags in oven.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by
accident the oven should run empty a minute
or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at any time-it saves
energy and prolongs the life of 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
oven door closed, turn oven off, and shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the
door is opened, the fire may spread.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
i Do not operate the microwave oven without the
turntable and support in place.
Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food isthoroughly
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.
i Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
i Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, egg
yolks, chicken livers and other giblets should
be pierced to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
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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 resulting in injury.
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.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
i 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.
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AWARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven issuitable 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."
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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
I cup of water-set the measuring cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 35-45 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.
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Do not userecycled paper products.Recycled
paper towels,napkins and waxed paper may
contain metal flecks which could causearcing or
ignite.Paper products containing nylonor nylon
filaments should beavoided, sincethey may also
ignite.
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.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the 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.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave oven.
Electrical shock or fire could occur.
While paper plates may be used for timed
cooking and defrosting, do not use them with
Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave-safe plates
or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.
i Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
"Bailable" 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.
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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 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
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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 theseguidelines:
[Z] Use microwave-safe plasticsonly and use
them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer's
recommendations.
r_ Do not microwave empty containers.
[] Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpod and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per
cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave
for 30 seconds before moving it or putting
anything into it.
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.
i 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.
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ALLTHESETHINGSARENORMALWITHYOURMHICROWAVE
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around the door or the outer
case.
Dimming of the oven light and change in the
blower sound may occur while operating at
power levels other than high.
The microwave fan may operate with both
ovens off. It is cooling the control and will turn
itself off.
Some TV-radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It's similar
to the interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a problem
with your oven.
A dull thumping sound while the oven is
operating.
MICROWAVE TERMSAND DEFINITIONS
Arcing
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks inthe oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
metal or foil touching the side ofthe oven.
foilthat is not molded to food (upturned edges act
likeantennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed
dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces.
Covering
Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating
and reduce cooking time.Venting plasticwrap or
covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to
escape.
Shielding
Ina regular oven,you shield chicken breasts orbaked
foods to prevent overbrowning. When microwaving,
you usesmall stripsof foil to shieldthin parts,such
asthe tips of wings and legson poultry,which would
cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking
or to set.Standing time isespeciallyimportant in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is
not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plasticwrap, you vent the
plasticwrap byturning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
PACEMAKERS
Mostpacemakers are shieldedfrom interference
from electronic products,including microwaves.
However,patients with pacemakers may wish to
consult their physicians ifthey have concerns.
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Stand away from the oven when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
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Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Keep the cooking center clean and free of
accumulations of grease or spillovers, which
may ignite.
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the cooking center.
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Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact the
heating element.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
After broiling, always take any broiler pan out
of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in a
broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the
oven.
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Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can catch on fire.
Never leavejars or cans of fat drippings in or
near your oven.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part
of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will
damage the inside of the oven when the self-
clean cycle is used.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
probe, broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting a self-cleaning cycle.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Listen for a fan--a fan noise should be heard
sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not, call
for service before self-cleaning again.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting
in damage to the product and a shock or fire
hazard.
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Using the microwuve oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may hove one of the
following controls.
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Microwave Oven Control Featuresand Settings
Display
Displaysthe time during cooking functions, the
power levelbeing used,the Auto Codes,the
Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking mode
and instructions.
NOT& Thetime on the microwave display is
shown in minutesand seconds(1:30is one
minute, 50 seconds).On the lower oven,time is
shown in hoursand minutes (!:30 isone hour,50
minutes).
Number Pads
After pressing a function pad, pressthe number
padsto set the exact amount of time you want
to cook. Forexample,ifyou pressthe 1,2 and ,5
pads,you haveset I minute and 25 seconds.
Clear/Off
Pressingthe Cleur/Offpad cancelsall
microwave cooking functions. Itdoes not cancel
the Kitchen Timer.
Auto Sensor and Convenience Controls
Thetop row of pads listsspecific items you may
choose to heat or cook.
Popcorn
Useto pop popcorn.
Reheat
Use when foods need a quick warm up.
Potato
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
Beverage
Useto heat a cup of coffee or other beverage.
Snacks
Useto warm a variety of snackfoods.
Cook
Useto automatically set the cooking times and
power levelsfor a variety of foods.
Time Defrost
UseTime Defrost for most other foods.
Auto Defrost
UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Start
After all selections are made, pressthis pad to
start the oven.TheStart pad must be pressedto
turn on any function.
Kitchen Timer Min/Sec
Pressto set the timer up to 99 minutes and 59
seconds.Pressthe number pads to set the time.
Pressthe Kitchen Timer 1'4in/Secpad again
to start. Pressthe Kitchen Timer tVlin/Secpad
twice to clearthe display.
Doesnot turn on microwave energy.
Delay Start
Allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 12 hours.
Add 50 Sec
Eachtime you pressthis pad the set time is
increased :SOseconds.
Clock
Pressthis pad before setting the clock.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time upto 99
minutes and 59 seconds.
Power Level
Pressto choose the power levelyou want to
set.Watch the display while pressing this pad to
select the power levelyou want to set.Youwill
also seea defrost level.This setting will allow
you to choose your own defrost power level by
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Changing the microwave power level.
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or
Express Cook. Thepower level may also be changed during time countdown.
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Defrost pad.
[] Entercooking or defrosting time.
[] Pressthe Power Level pad.
[] Selectdesired power level1-10.
[_ Press the Start pad.
Variablepower levelsadd flexibility to
microwave cooking.Thepower levelson the
microwave ovencan be compared to the
surface units on a range.Eachpower levelgives
you microwave energya certain percent of the
time.
Here ere some examples of uses for various
power levels:
High 1@ Fish,bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentlecooking of meat and
poultry;baking casserolesand reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for
stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low2 or 3: Defrosting;simmering; delicate
sauces.
Worm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening
butter.
Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of
the time.
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Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
Mostcooking will be done on High (power
level 10) which gives you 100% power.
Powerlevel 10will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring,rotating or
turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and need
lessstirring or rotating of the food. Somefoods
may have better flavor,texture or appearance
if one of the lower settings is used.Usea lower
power levelwhen cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes.
Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy
cycles off)give time for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the insideof the food.An
example of this isshown with power level 3-
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not
cycleoff, the outside of the food would cook
before the insidewas defrosted.
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Time Cook I
AIIowsyou to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 59 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)isautomatically set,but
you may change it for more flexibility.
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Pressthe Time Cook pad.
Entercooking time. Forexample, press1,
5, 0 and 0for 15 minutes.
Change power levelifyou don't want full
power. (Pressthe Power Level pad. Select
u desiredpower level !-10.)
r_ Press the Start pad.
You may open the door during Time Cookto
check the food. Closethe door and pressthe
Start pad to resume cooking.
Time Cook I!
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here's how to do it.
r_ Pressthe Time Cook pad.
[] Entercooking time.
r_ Changepower levelif you don't want full
power. (Pressthe Power Level pad.Select
u desired power level!-10.)
r_ Pressthe Time Cook pad again.
r_ Enterthe second cook time.
r_ Changethe power levelifyou don't want
full power. (Pressthe Power Level pad.
Selectu desiredpower level !-10.)
r_ Pressthe Start pad.
Atthe end of Time Cook I,Time Cook IIcounts
down.
Express Express Express
Express Express Express
Express Cook
Thisis aquick way to set cooking time for !-5
minutes.
Pressone of the Express pads (from ito 6 )for
i to 6 minutesof cooking at power level10.
Forexample,pressthe 2pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
Thepower levelcan be changed astime is
counting down. Pressthe Power Level pad and
enter 1-10.
Add 30 Seconds
Youcan usethis feature two ways.
Itwill add 30 secondsto the time counting
down each time the pad ispressed.
It can be used as a quick way to set 30
seconds of cooking time. Noneed to press
the Start pad; the oven will start immediately.
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Using the timed microwave features.
Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh soearsJ 1 lb. 7 to 10 min. in 1½-qt. casserole, place 1//4cup water.
led-High (7)
_frozenspearsJ lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. in 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
_freshgreen] 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. in 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
_frozengreen! lO-oz, package 6 to 9 min. in 1-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
'frozen lima, lO-oz, package 6 to 9 min. in 1-qt. casserole, place 1//4cup water.
Beets
_fresh,whole) ! bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
_fresncu[J 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ Ibs.) 7 to 10 min. in 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
_freshspeorsJ 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ Ibs.) 9 to 15 min. in 2-qt. casserole, place 1//4cup water.
_frozen,cnopped_ lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. in 1-qt. casserole.
_frozenspears! lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. in 1-qt. casserole, place 5tablespoons water.
Cabbage
_freshJ 1 medium head (about 2 Ibs.) 8 to 11 min. in 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1//4 cup water.
'wedges; 7 to 10 min. in 2- or 5-qt. casserole, place 1//4cup water.
Carrots
_fresh,sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. in 1½-qt. casserole, place 1//4cup water.
_frozen) lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. in 1-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
_flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 1/4min.
_fresh,whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min.
_frozen) lO-oz, package 5½ to 8 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In !-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen)
Corn
'frozen I<erne'J !O-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In !-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) ! to 5 ears 5 to 5 min. In2-qt glassbakingdish,placecorn.If cornisin husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
! ear Placein a roundglassbakingdish.Coverwith vented
2 to 5 ears plastic wrap. Rearrange offer half of time.
5 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) !O-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In !-qt. casserole, place 5 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh.shetledJ 2 Ibs. unshelled 9 to 12 rain. In !-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen,_ !O-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In !-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
(fresh, whole, sweet
or white:
4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)
! (6 to 8 oz.)
!! to 14 min.
2 to 5 min.
Peelandcut into 1-inchcubes.Placein 2-qt.casserole
with 1/2 cup water. Stir offer half of time.
Piercewith cookingfork.Placeintheoven,! inchapart,
in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) !0 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, cnopped and leaf_ !O-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In !-qt. casserole, place 5 tablespoons water.
Squash
_freshsummer anayeHowJ ! lb. sliced 4 to 7 min.
_vinter,acorn or butternut) ! squash 7 to !! min.
(about ! lb. each)
In !½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In2-qtglass bakingdish,placesquashcut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
Time Defrost
At one half of selected
defrosting time, theoven
signals TURN.At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange piecesfor
more even defrosting.Shield
any warm areas with small
piecesof foil.
Defrosting Guide
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Breads, Cakes
Breaa, buns or rolls (! piece)
Swee_ rolts 'approx. 12 ozJ
AIIowsyou to defrost for a selectedlength of
time.Seethe DefrostingGuidefor suggested
times. (AutoDefrost explainedin theAbout the
auto feature section.)
[Z] Pressthe Time Defrost pad twice.
[] Enterdefrosting time.
r_ Pressthe Start pad.
r4] Turnfood over when the oven signals.
[] Pressthe Start pad.
Powerlevelisautomatically set at 3,but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly
by raising the power levelafter entering the
time. Power level7 cuts the total defrosting
time inabout half; power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
Defrosting Tips
Foodsfrozen in paper or plasticcan be
defrosted in the package.Closed packages
should be slit,pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plasticstorage
containers should be partially uncovered.
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.
Foodsthat spoileasily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Formore even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts,use Auto Defrost.Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. Ifstill slightly icy,return
to the microwave very briefly,or let it stand a
few minutes.
Time Comments
1/2 rain.
3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (! IbJ 9 to 12 min.
Shellfish, sman pieces I! lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic_ouch- 1or2 (tO-oz.package) 3to 7 min.
Meat
Bacon !l lb.) 3 to 6 min.
Franks (! lb.) 3 to 6 min.
Grouna mea[ _ilb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, yea1,OOrK
SteaKs,chaos and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cu_UD
t2½ to 3Ibs.)
ChicKen, whole (2½ to 5 Ibs4
Cornish ben
Turkey oreast (4 to 6tbs.)
5 to 8 min per Ib
11 to !6 min per Ib
5 to 10 min per lb.
Placeunopenedpackage inoven.Letstand 5minutesafterdefrosting.
Placeunopenedpackage inoven.Microwavejust untilfrankscanbe
separated.Letstand5 minutes,if necessary,to completedefrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use power level 1.
Placeunwrapped meat incookingdish.Turn overafterfirst halfoftime and
shieldwarm areaswith foil.Aftersecondhalfof time,separatepieceswith
table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
15 to 22 min.
20 to 28 min.
9 to 16 min. per lb.
5 to 10 min. per lb.
Placewrapped chickenindish.Unwrapand turnoverafter firsthalfof time.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplaceincookingdish.Microwave
2to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placewrapped chickenindish.Afterhalfthe time, unwrap and turn chicken
over.Shieldwarm areaswith foil.Tocomplete defrosting,runcoldwater in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Placeunwrapped heninthe ovenbreast-side-up.Turn overafter firsthalfof
time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Placeunwrapped breastin microwave-safedishbreast-side-down.Afterfirst
halfof time,turn breast-side-upand shieldwarm areaswith foil.Defrostfor
secondhalfoftime.Letstandi to 2 hoursinrefrigeratorto completedefrosting.
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking
time to various types and amounts of food.
Sensor Cooking
The proper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers and
Covered
Vented
cover them with lidsor vented plastic wrap.
Neveruse tight sealing plastic containers-
they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food
to overcook.
Besurethe outside of the cookingcontainers
and the insideof the microwave oven are dry
before
placingfood in the oven. Beads
of moisture turning into steam
can mislead the sensor.
Dry off dishes so they don't mislead
the sensor.
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
2_.75to 3.5 ounces.
Popcorn
Touse the Popcorn feature:
FT] Followpackage instructions, using Time
Cook ifthe package is less than 1.75
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn in the center of
the microwave.
I-2-1 Pressthe Popcorn pad.Theoven starts
immediately.
Ifyou open the door while POPis displayed,
ERRORwill appear.Closethe door,press the
Clear/Off pad and begin again.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently,you
can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
Toadd time:
After pressingthe Popcorn pad,press the
9pad immediately after the oven starts for
an extra 20 seconds. Pressthe 9pad again
to add another 10 seconds(total 30 seconds
additional time).
Tosubtract time:
After pressingthe Popcorn pad,press the i
pad immediately after the oven starts for 20
seconds lesscooking time. Pressthe 1pad
again to reduce cooking time another 10
seconds(total 30 seconds lesstime).
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Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
EZ] Place covered food in the oven.
Press the Reheat pad. The oven
starts immediately.
F_ The oven signals when steam is sensed
and the time remaining begins counting
down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,close it
and pressthe Start pad immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. Ifthe
food is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat
for more time. Reheated foods may have wide
variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
Somefoods not recommended for usewith
Reheat--it is best to use Time Cook for these
foods:
Bread products,
Foodsthat must be reheated uncovered.
Foodsthat need to be stirred or rotated.
Foodscalling for a dry look orcrisp surface
after reheating.
How to Change the Automatic Settings:
Toreducetime by10%:
Pressthe Ipad after the feature pad.
Toadd 10% to cooking time:
Pressthe 9pad after the feature pad.
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(Iesstime) (more time)
Potato
The Potato feature cooks 1/2-2 Ibs.of potatoes.
[Z] Pierceskin with fork and place potatoes
on the turntable. Ifcooking three or more
potatoes, arrange in a star pattern.
[] Pressthe Potato pad.The oven
starts immediately. Theovensignals when
steam is sensedand the time remaining
beginscounting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,close it
and pressthe Start pad immediately.
If food isnot done enough, useTime Cookto
cook for more time.
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Using the microwave convenience cooking features.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with core.
Beverage
orotherbeverage.Pressthe8e,,er,,gepadtoheatacupofcoffee
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Snacks
TheSnacksfeature automatically setsthe
microwaving times and power levelsto warm a
variety ofsnack foods.
[-_ Pressthe Snacks pad.
[] Selectsnack type 1-6(seethe Snacks
Guide).
r_ Enterthe number of items or the food
weight in ounces.
[_ Pressthe Start pad.
Hint: You can press and hold the Snacks
pad during cooking to display the remaining
microwaving time.
Snacks Guide
Food Type Quantity or Weight
1 Bread, rolls, muffins i to/4
2Sandwiches i to 2
3 Pizza (leftover slices) 1 to/4
4 Dessert toppings 1 to/4
5 Soup 8 to 40 oz.
6 Cheese dip /4 to !6 oz.
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The Cookfeature automatically setsthe
cooking times and power levelsfor a variety of
foods.
r/] Pressthe Cookpad.
r_ Selectfood type 1-9 (seethe CookGuide
below).
r_ Enterweight in ounces.
r_ Pressthe Start pad.
Hint: Press and hold the Cook pad during
cooking to display the remaining cook time.
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Cook Guide
Food Type Weight Comments
1Canned Vegetables 4to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lidor vented
_lastic wrap.
2Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Usemicrowave-safecasseroleorbowl.Followpackageinstructions
for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Usemicrowave-safecasseroleor bowl.Add2 tablespoonswater
for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.
S Fish 4to 16 oz. Useoblong,squareorrounddish.Coverwith ventedplasticwrap.
6Chicken Pieces 4to 40 oz. Useoblong,square orround dish.Coverwith vented plasticwrap
or wax paper.
7Ground Meat 8 to/48 oz. Useround casseroledish.Crumblemeat intodish.Coverwith lid
(beef, pork, turkey) or vented plastic wrap.
8 Bacon 2 to !0 oz. Layerstrips on aplate,/4 to alayer.Cover each layer with apaper
towel.
9Pizza (frozen, /4to 16 oz. Followpackage instructionsto prepare pizzafor microwaving.
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Using the microwave auto feature. GEApUioncescom
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press Auto Defrost once for Auto Defrost or
twice for Time DefrosL
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Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up
to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
Auto Defrostautomatically setsthe defrosting
times and power levelsto giveeven defrosting
resultsfor meats, poultry and fish.
E_] Pressthe Auto Defrost pad once.
[] Usingthe ConversionGuide at right, enter
food weight. Forexample, press pads:l
and 2for !.2 pounds (1pound, 3 ounces).
[] PressStart.
Time Defrost isexplained in the Usingthe timed
microwave features section.
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food isstated in pounds and
ounces,the ounces must be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
WeightofFood EnterFoodWeight
in Ounces (tenthsof a pound)
1-2 .i
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.S
9-10 .6
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12-13 .8
14-15 .9
Removemeat from package and placeon
microwave-safe dish.
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Twiceduring defrost, the oven signals TURN.
Ateach TURNsignal,turn the food over.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areaswith small pieces
of foil.
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After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Using the other microwave features.
Cooking Complete Reminder: Toremind you thot you hove food in the oven, the oven will beep once ominute
until you either open the oven door or press the Cleor/Off pod.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the
time of day while microwoving.
[7] Press the Clock pad.
[] Enter time of day.
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Display On/Off
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off. pressand
hold the 0 pad for about 3 seconds,The
DisplayOn/Off feature cannot be usedwhile u
cooking feature isin use.
Reminder
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Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to
delay cooking up to !2 hours.
[Z] Press the Delay Start pad.
[_ Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Besure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
[] Select your desired cooking program.
[-_ Pressthe Start pad,
The Delay Start time willbe displayed. The oven
willautomatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
the Clock pad.
NOTE: You cannot use Delay Start with
Popcorn or Reheat.
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Sound On/Off
To turn the beeper sound on or off,press and
hold the 8pad for about 3 seconds.
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