900 Watts
Model: JVM1350
Profile
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
2
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy......................2
Special Notes About Microwaving......................6
11
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave ...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave.......................12
Time Cooking ..........................................................15
Temperature Cooking............................................21
Automatic Cooking ................................................25
Other Features ........................................................30
34
42
Helpful Information
Oven Shelf ...............................................................34
Care and Cleaning .................................................37
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
(Problem Solver)................................................42
GE Service Numbers .............................................46
Warranty ................................................Back Cover
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these values each time you use your
microwave. That’s important,
because your new microwave will
be part of your family for a long
time.
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Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre-
cautions, including the following sections.
Safety Precautions
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy.”
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appli-
ance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
This microwave oven is UL
listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
• This appliance must be ground-
ed. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section.
This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for
marine use.
• Do not store this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
• Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
• Do not cover or block any open-
ings on the appliance.
• This over-the-range oven was
designed for use over ranges no
wider than 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and elec-
tric cooking equipment.
• Keep power cord away from heat-
ed surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
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• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
— Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic • This appliance should be ser-
or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven while
cooking.
viced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
— 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 oven should
ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and dis-
connect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for
• Metal or foil touching the side of
sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
the oven.
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
•
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
• The temperature probe in the
microwave but not inserted in the
food.
• Metal, such as twist ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
• The metal shelf not installed cor-
rectly so it touches the microwave
wall.
• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
Foods
• 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.
• Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—for
example, closed jars—will explode • Avoid heating baby food in glass
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in
injury.
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk really is.
Always test the milk before feed-
ing the baby.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than a
minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around the
magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
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• Spontaneous boiling—Under cer-
tain special circumstances, liquids
may start to boil during or shortly
after removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we recommend
the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the
container to stand in the oven for
30 to 40 seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids in nar-
row-necked containers such as soft
drink bottles, wine flasks and espe-
cially narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and
cause it to burst or overflow.
• Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
Do not boil liquids in narrow-
necked containers.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
• When cooking pork, follow the
directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal tem-
perature of at least 170°F. This
assures that, in the remote possi-
bility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and
meat will be safe to eat.
• 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 result-
ing in injury.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe
Make sure all cookware used in your • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
Cookware
microwave oven is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, cus-
tard cups, pottery or china dinner-
ware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is
If you use a meat
• 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.
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
• If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute 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.
• Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the 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 direct-
ed by package. If they are not, plas-
tic could burst during or immedi-
ately after cooking, possibly result-
ing in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least par-
tially uncovered because they form
a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering care-
fully and direct steam away from
hands and face.
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
• Do not use recycled paper prod-
ucts. Recycled paper towels, nap-
kins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arc-
ing or ignite. Paper products con-
taining nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Use foil only as directed in this
guide. 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.
• 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.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
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newspapers.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines:
designed for microwave cooking is
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only
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.
and use them in strict compli-
ance with the cookware manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without com-
plete supervision.
The Vent Fan
The fan will operate automatically
under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature). Take care
to prevent the starting and spread-
ing of accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
• When flaming foods under the
microwave, turn the vent fan off.
The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• Never leave surface units,
beneath your microwave oven,
unattended at high heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent
fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use ade-
quate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
• Clean the underside of the
microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the
microwave or the fan filters.
• In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flam-
ing pan on the surface unit by
covering the pan completely with
a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Use care when cleaning the vent
fan filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly
PREFERRED
METHOD
escape wire for the electric current. grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
This appliance is equipped with a
Do not under any circumstances
power cord having a grounding
cut or remove the third (ground)
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
wire with a grounding plug. The
prong from the power cord.
plug must be plugged into an out-
Do not use an adapter plug with
let that is properly installed and
this appliance.
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
grounded.
Do not use an extension cord with
Consult a qualified electrician or
this appliance. If the power cord is
service technician if the grounding
too short, have a qualified electri-
instructions are not completely
cian or service technician install an
understood, or if doubt exists as to
outlet near the appliance.
whether the appliance is properly
For best operation, plug this appli-
grounded.
ance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal
Filter Kit
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH—White
JX41—Black
To be used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the
outside.
JX40AL—Almond
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a 36″ or 42″ range
hood, this kit fills in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance. For installation
between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3″-wide filler pan-
els. Two kits are needed for a 42″
opening.
When replacing a Hi/Low range,
this panel kit fills in the area
between the microwave and the
range left by the Hi/Low model.
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
Features
3
4
5
6
1
7
2
appearance may vary
11
10
8
9
9
8
1
Temperature Probe. Use with Temp 7 Touch Control Panel Display.
Wattage:
900 Watts
Cook and Roast functions only.
8 Cooktop Lights.
2 Shelf. Lets you microwave several
foods at once. Food microwaves
best when placed directly on the
turntable.
9 Grease Filters.
10 Removable Turntable. Turntable
and support must be in place
when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
3
Door Handle. Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.
11 Convenience Guide.
4 Door Latches.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s)
and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
5 Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves con-
fined in the oven.
6 Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely inserted
into the receptacle before the
oven will Temp Cook or Roast.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
MICRO
COOK I & II
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
You can
microwave
by time,
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
ADD
30 SEC
temperature
or with the
sensor
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
features
1
Time and Auto Features
Allows you to cook by time.
Press
Enter
MICRO COOK I & II
Amount of
(Press once or twice) Cooking Time
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of
(Press twice)
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
Defrosting Time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power Level 1–10
POWER LEVEL
Allows you to defrost by weight.
Press Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food Weight
(Press once)
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GUIDES IN BOOK
HELP
DISPLAY
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
Follow the instructions
displayed.
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Roasting
• Simmer
• Sensor Cooking
POPCORN
POTATOES
TEMP COOK /
FRESH
VEG
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
ROAST
PROBE
GROUND
MEATS
CANNED
VEG
FISH
FILLETS
FROZEN
VEG
CHICKEN
PIECES
2
3
Sensor Features
Temperature Features
Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.
Press Enter
TEMP COOK/ROAST Desired food
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately!
(Press once)
temperature.
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
TEMP COOK/ROAST Medium automatically
(Press twice) selected.
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately!
CANNED VEG
FROZEN VEG
POTATOES
FRESH VEG
TEMP COOK/ROAST Well automatically
(Press three times) selected.
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately! more/less time
TEMP COOK/ROAST Simmer automatically
(Press four times)
selected.
GROUND MEATS Starts immediately! more/less time
FISH FILLETS Starts immediately! more/less time
CHICKEN PIECES Starts immediately! more/less time
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power Levels
Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. You may wish
to use a lower power level when cook-
ing foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be entered
or changed immediately after
entering the feature time for
MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST
or EXPRESS COOK. The power
level may also be changed
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the
food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example
of this is shown with Power Level 3—
the defrost cycle. If microwave ener-
gy did not cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the inside
was defrosted.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
during time countdown.
START
1 Press MICRO COOK I & II
or select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or defrosting
time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4 Select desired
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
power level 1–10.
7
8
9
0
5 Press START.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Power Level Best Uses
Variable power levels add flexibility
to your microwave cooking. The pow-
er levels on your microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on
a range. High (Power Level 10) or
full power is the fastest way to cook
and gives you 100% power. Each
power level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of the time.
Power Level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power Level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
High 10
Fish, bacon,
vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of
meat and poultry;
baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and
tenderizing such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without
cooking; simmering;
delicate sauces.
A high setting (10) will cook faster
but food may need additional atten-
tion such as frequent stirring, rotat-
ing or turning over. Most of your
cooking will be done on High (Power
Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention
given to stirring or rotating the food.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm
without overcooking;
softening butter.
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Time Features
Micro Cook
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook II
Allows you to microwave for any
time up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.
Lets you change power levels auto-
matically during cooking. Here’s
how to do it:
MICRO
COOK I & II
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Power Level 10 (High) is automati- 1 Press MICRO COOK I & II.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
cally set, but you may change it for
more flexibility.
7
8
9
2 Enter the first cook time.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
3 Change the power level if you
You may open the door during
don’t want full power. (Press
START
Micro Cook to check the food.
POWER LEVEL. Select a
Close the door and press START to
desired power level 1–10.)
resume cooking.
4 Press MICRO COOK I & II
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II.
again.
5 Enter the second cook time.
2 Enter cooking time.
6 Change the power level if you
don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
3 Change power level if
you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
4 Press START.
At the end of MICRO COOK I,
MICRO COOK II counts down.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1
1 lb.
7 to 9 min.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
1
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
10 to 12 min.
6 to 8 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package
1 bunch
6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
18 to 22 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch
8 to 10 min.
1
1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(fresh spears)
10 to 13 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of
time. (Turntable should be turned off.)
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
1
1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package
(frozen spears)
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
10-oz. package
Cabbage
(fresh)
1
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.
In 1 ⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(wedges)
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
1
1 lb.
10-oz. package
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
10 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
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
water.
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Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears
3 to 4 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
10-oz. package
10 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
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 fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
1
1 lb. sliced
5 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
8 to 11 min.
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 minutes.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length
of time you select. See the
Defrosting Guide for suggested
times.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted.
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Power Level 3 is automatically set,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. You may defrost small
items more quickly by raising the
power level after entering the time.
However, they will need more fre-
quent attention than usual. Power
Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time
in about half; Power Level 10 cuts
the total time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate or stir food frequently.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
Plastic storage containers should
be at least partially uncovered.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
• 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.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry
and pork, should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room tempera-
ture promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for more
even defrosting. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
4 Turn food over when the
oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained in
the Auto Feature section.)
• For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the oven is
not operating at High power.
• Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before
cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be
cool but softened in all areas. If
still slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or let it
stand a few minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
7 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
3 to 6 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
5 to 7 min.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
6 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to
complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
16 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
1
cut up (2/
2
to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
1
(2/ to 3 lbs.)
2
Cornish hen
8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn
per lb.
over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
per lb.
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking
time for 1–6 minutes.
The power level can be changed
as time is counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Press one of the Express Cook pads
(from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at Power Level 10. For
example, press the 2 pad for 2
minutes of cooking time.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds to the time • It can be used as a quick way to
counting down each time the pad
is pressed.
set 30 seconds of cooking time.
ADD
30 SEC
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Auto Feature
Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Time feature
gives you two ways to defrost
frozen foods. Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for Auto
Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Weight of Food
in Ounces
Enter Food
Weight (tenths
of a pound)
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry
and fish. Use Time Defrost for
most other frozen foods.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
1–2
3
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
START
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels
to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish.
4–5
6–7
8
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
There is a handy guide located on
the inside front of the oven.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food
weight. For example,
9–10
11
press number pads 1 and
2 for weight of 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
12–13
14–15
3 Press START.
Guide
• Twice during defrost, the oven
signals TURN. At each TURN
signal, turn food over. Remove
defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
(Time Defrost explained in
the Time Features section.)
You will need to know the food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
• After defrosting, most meats
need to stand 5 minutes to com-
plete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30
minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
Temp Cook/Roast
Cooking with the probe allows you The Temperature Probe
to heat to a certain internal tem-
perature. This is the best way to
cook many foods.
NOTE: The turntable will not turn
when the probe is in use.
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the inter-
nal temperature of food. The
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Three Ways to Use the Temp
Cook/Roast Feature
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
1
You set the temperature you want. probe must be used when using
Temp Cook or Roast.
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
once. This is good for foods such
as soups, casseroles, sandwiches
and beverages.
START
The probe is not recommended for
batters, doughs, frozen foods and
foods which are difficult to cook
precisely by temperature. Use the
Micro Cook setting for these foods.
Cable
End
Handle
Sensor
2 Temperature is automatically
selected for cooking roasts
medium or well.
• Make sure the cable end is insert-
ed all the way into the oven wall
receptacle.
appearance may vary
Roast Medium—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST twice.
Roast Well—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST three times.
• Insert the probe into the center
of the food. Make sure the han-
dle does not touch the food or
the top or sides of the oven.
See the Roasting Guide for
suggestions.
• Do not leave the probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food.
If it touches the oven wall, it
may damage the oven.
3 Temperature is automatically
selected for slow cooking of
foods (simmer).
Simmer—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST 4 times. See
the Simmer Guide for specific
directions.
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How to Use the Probe and Set the
Temperature Yourself
Cooking Tips
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
• Do not twist, drop or bend the
1 Insert the temperature probe in
the center of a casserole and
attach it securely in the oven
wall.
probe.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
• Use a lower power level with the
probe; foods will take longer to
cook but they will heat more
evenly.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
2 Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
START
once.
• Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before
inserting the probe. The probe
may break off if used in frozen
foods.
3 Enter the desired food
temperature.
Cable
End
Handle
Sensor
4 Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power level
1–10.)
• Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
appearance may vary
5 Press START.
• Just as in regular roasting, only
tender roasts should be roasted
by using the probe. Less tender
roasts should be microwaved
by time.
NOTE: The turntable will
not turn when the probe
is in use.
6 When the temperature is
reached, the microwave will sig-
nal. Food will be held at this tem-
perature for 60 minutes. The
oven beeps when the hold time
is complete.
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
How to Use the Probe with the Roast
Settings
For the two Roast settings, the probe
temperature is preprogrammed.
• Insert the probe through the
cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching
bone or fat. Make sure the han-
dle does not touch the food or
top or sides of the oven.
Receptacle
The microwave signals when the
temperature is reached.
Food will be held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The oven beeps
when hold time is complete.
1 Insert the probe in the
roast and attach it secure-
ly in the oven wall.
Preparing Meats for Roasting
2 For medium doneness,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
twice.
• Place a tender beef roast in a
cooking bag on a trivet in a
microwave-safe dish. (Refer to
package instructions for proper
use of the cooking bag.)
• When using the probe in chicken,
turkey or other poultry, insert the
probe horizontally into the meati-
est area.
For a well-done roast,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
three times.
3 Press START.
4 The microwave signals
when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn
the roast, close the door
and press START.
Roasting Guide
Doneness
Approx. Time
Food Type
Selection
(minutes per pound)
Beef (5 lb. max.)
NOTE: The oven continues
to cook after the signal
whether or not roast is
turned over.
Tender Roast
Medium
Well
15–23
23–30
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast
Well
Well
23–30
16–19
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast
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How to Use the Probe to Simmer
The Simmer feature heats food to
180°F. and holds it at that temper-
ature up to 12 hours or until you
remove it and press CLEAR/OFF.
2 Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
4 times to select Simmer.
3 Press START. If you need to stir
the food, restart the oven by
pressing START again.
1 Insert the temperature probe
into the food, resting it on the
side of the dish. Attach it
When the simmer temperature is
reached, the oven holds the food
at that temperature until
securely in the oven wall.
CLEAR/OFF is pressed.
Simmer Guide
Food Type
Hours* Comments
Beef
Pot Roast
5–7
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If
adding vegetables, make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
Chili
5–8
4–6
Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of thigh from below end and
parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same as above.
Broiler/Fryer
3–4
4–6
Ham/Pork
Roast
Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea
5–7
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least
2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Sensor Controls
• The Auto/Sensor Controls use a
gas/humidity sensor that detects
the increasing humidity created
during the heating process. By
using this process, the oven auto-
matically adjusts the heating or
cooking time to various types and
amounts of food.
• Always use microwave safe con-
tainers and cover them with lids
or vented plastic wrap. Never use
tight sealing plastic containers—
they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause food to over-
cook.
covered
• Be sure the outside of the cook-
ing containers and the inside of
the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
• The proper containers and
covering are essential for best
Auto/Sensor cooking.
vented
Dry off dishes so they don’t
mislead the sensor.
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Popcorn
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of pop-
corn you use underpops or over-
cooks consistently, you can add
or subtract 20–30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf
when cooking popcorn.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 1.75
to 3.5 ounces.
POPCORN
1
1 Follow package instructions.
9
EXPRESS COOK
2 Place the package of popcorn in
To add time:
(less time)
(more time)
the center of the microwave.
After pressing POPCORN, press
9
3 Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately after the oven
immediately.
starts for an extra 20 seconds.
9
If you open the door while “POP-
CORN” is displayed, “SENSOR
ERROR” will appear. Close the
door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin
again.
Press
again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press
1
immediately after the oven
EXPRESS COOK
starts for 20 seconds less cooking
time.
1
Press
again to reduce
EXPRESS COOK
cooking time another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds less time).
Beverage
Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of
coffee or other beverage.
Beverages heated with the
Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
BEVERAGE
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Reheat
For reheating single servings of pre- Some Foods Not Recommended For
viously cooked foods or a plate of
leftovers.
Use With Reheat
It is best to use Micro Cook for
these foods:
1 Place covered food in the oven.
Press REHEAT. The oven starts
immediately.
• Bread products.
REHEAT
• Foods that must be reheated
uncovered.
2 The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
• Foods that need to be stirred or
rotated.
Do not open the oven door until
time is counting down. If the door
is opened, close it and press
START immediately.
• Foods calling for a dry look or
crisp surface after reheating.
After removing food from the oven,
stir, if possible, to even out the tem-
perature. If food is not hot enough, use
Micro Cook to reheat for more time.
Reheated foods may have wide varia-
tions in temperature. Some areas may
be extremely hot.
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Sensor Cooking
Canned Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, 2 The oven signals when steam is
Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish
Fillets, Chicken Pieces, Ground Meats
The Sensor Cooking pads give you
easy, automatic results with a vari-
ety of foods. (See the Cooking
Guide below.)
sensed and time remaining is
counting down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
GROUND
POTATOES
MEATS
CANNED
VEG
FISH
FILLETS
Do not open the oven door until
time is counting down. If the door
is opened, close it and press
START immediately.
FROZEN
VEG
CHICKEN
PIECES
1 Place covered food in the oven.
Press the food pad. The oven
starts immediately.
FRESH
VEG
NOTE: If the food is not done
enough, use Micro Cook to cook
for more time.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
Cooking Guide
Food
Amount Comments
Canned Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables
4–16 oz.
4–16 oz.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Follow package instructions for
adding water. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables
Potatoes
4–16 oz.
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
1/2–2 lbs. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in a
star pattern in the center of the
microwave.
Fish Fillets
4–16 oz.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces
1–8
pieces
Ground Meats
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)
1/2–3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble
meat into dish. Do not cover the
dish. Drain and stir at signal.
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How to Change the Automatic
Settings
Reduce time by 10%: Press
after the food pad.
EXPRESS COOK
You can adjust the cooking time
for all foods, except for CANNED
VEG, to suit your personal taste.
Add 10% to cooking time: Press
9
after the food pad.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model Has
Help
The HELP pad displays feature
information and helpful hints.
Press HELP, then select a feature
pad.
HELP
Cooking Complete
Reminder
To remind you that you have food
in the oven, the oven will display
“FOOD IS READY” and beep once
a minute until you either open the
oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to
check the time of day while
microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM/PM.
4 Press START.
CLOCK
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
SCROLL SPEED
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can
be changed. Press and hold the
AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to
bring up the display. Select 1–5 for
slow to fast scroll speed.
AM/PM
SCROLL SPEED
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Display On/Off
To turn the clock display off,
press and hold
three seconds.
0
for about
0
To redisplay the clock, repeat the
above.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the
microwave to delay cooking up to
24 hours.
3
Select Defrost Auto/Time, Micro
Cook I & II or Temp Cook.
DELAY
START
4 Press START.
1 Press DELAY START.
The Delay Start time will be dis-
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
2 Enter the time you want the oven played plus “DS.” The oven will
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
to start. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of
day.)
automatically start at the delayed
time.
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
The time of day may be displayed
by pressing CLOCK.
AM/PM
Timer On/Off
The Timer On/Off operates as a
minute timer and can be used at
any time, even when the oven is
operating.
When time is up, the oven will sig-
nal. To turn off the Timer signal,
press TIMER ON/OFF.
TIMER
ON/OFF
NOTE: The Timer indicator will
be lit while Timer On/Off is
operating.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
2 Enter time you want to count
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used 3 Select AM or PM.
like an alarm clock and can be
4
Press REMINDER. To turn off the
used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The reminder
time can be set up to 24 hours later.
reminder signal, press REMINDER
again. The Reminder time may be
displayed by pressing REMINDER.
REMINDER
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press REMINDER.
7
8
9
NOTE: The REM indicator will
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
2 Enter the time you want the oven remain lit to show that the
to remind you. (Be sure the
microwave clock shows the cor-
rect time of day.)
REMINDER is set.
AM/PM
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model Has
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many func-
tions, START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without opening
the door or clearing the display.
START
PAUSE
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to
To lock or unlock the controls,
prevent the microwave from being press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
accidentally started or used by
children.
about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, an “L” will
be displayed to the extreme right.
CLEAR
OFF
Turntable
For best cooking results, leave the
Sometimes the turntable can
turntable on. It can be turned off for become too hot to touch. Be care-
large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to ful touching the turntable during
turn the turntable on or off.
and after cooking.
TURNTABLE
ON - OFF
Vent Fan
The Vent Fan removes steam and
Press VENT FAN once for High
other vapors from surface cooking. fan speed, twice for Low fan speed
or a third time to turn the fan off.
VENT
FAN
HI-LO-OFF
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Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature protects
If you have turned the fan on you
the microwave from too much heat may find that you cannot turn it
rising from the cooktop below it. It off. The fan will automatically turn
automatically turns on at low speed off when the internal parts are
if it senses too much heat.
cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes
or more after the cooktop and
microwave controls are turned off.
Surface Light
Press SURFACE LIGHT once for
bright light, twice for the night
light or three times to turn the
light off.
SURFACE
LIGHT
BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be
adjusted up, down or off. Press
SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0–3
for mute to loud.
SOUND
LEVEL
0-1-2-3
Auto Nite Light
You can set the night light to turn
on and off automatically at any
time you want.
4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
NITE will stay lit to remind you
that the feature is set. You can
review the auto nite light settings
by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.
AUTO
NITE LIGHT
1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
2 Enter the time you want the light
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
9
to turn on. Select AM or PM.
To erase your settings and turn off
the automatic feature, press AUTO
NITE LIGHT, then 0. The NITE
indicator will no longer be lit.
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again
and enter the time you want the
light to turn off. Select AM or
PM.
AM/PM
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Helpful Information
Use of the Oven Shelf
Two-Position Shelf
Food microwaves best when placed For best cooking results, remove
on the turntable or on the shelf in
the lower position.
the shelf unless you are cooking on
two levels.
2-LEVEL COOKING
FOR BEST RESULTS
UNEVEN RESULTS
• Make sure the shelf is positioned • Use pot holders when handling
properly inside the microwave to
prevent damage to the oven
from arcing.
the shelf—it may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf when cook-
ing popcorn.
• Do not use a microwave brown-
ing dish on the shelf. The shelf
could overheat.
• Do not use the shelf with Sensor
Cooking or Reheat.
• Do not cook with the shelf on
the microwave floor. This could
damage the microwave.
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Ideas for Using
the Shelf
The lower position provides a flat
surface for placing dishes that may
tilt if placed on the turntable.
The upper position gives you the
option to reheat or cook more than
one dish of food at the same time.
The lower position also allows you
to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This
is helpful for casseroles or other
cookware that may be too tall to
cook on 2 levels.
Cooking and
Reheating
• To cook on 2 levels
• To reheat on 2 levels
or
or
• To cook 2 dishes on the lower
• To reheat 2 dishes on the lower
level:
level:
1
1 Double the cooking time.
1 Multiply reheat time by 1/
2
.
2 Switch places after 1/2 the
time and give dishes 1/2 turn.
(Place dense foods, or those that
require a longer cook time, on
the shelf first.)
2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.
• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave
walls.
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking
time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam
to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-
browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts,
such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger
parts.
Standing Time
Venting
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed
to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling
rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning
back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
Opening the oven door a few min-
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE
utes after cooking helps air out the CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
inside. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking
soda and water keeps the inside
fresh.
How to Clean
the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal
and Plastic Parts on the Door. Some
spatters can be removed with a
paper towel, others may require a
damp cloth. Remove greasy spat-
ters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners or sharp utensils on
oven walls. Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part of your
microwave.
Temperature Probe. Clean immedi-
ately after using. To clean, wipe
with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly
with plastic scouring ball if neces-
sary. Rinse and dry. The probe can
also be washed in the dishwasher.
Shelf. Clean with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher. Do not
clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Removable Turntable and Turntable
Support. To prevent breakage, do
not place the turntable into water
just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsy water or in the dish-
washer. The turntable and support
can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the
oven without the turntable and sup-
port in place.
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Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
How to Clean the
Outside
Case. Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse dust on the bottom often. Use a
Bottom. Clean off the grease and
and then dry. Wipe the window
clean with a damp cloth.
solution of warm water and deter-
gent.
Do not use cleaners contain-
ing ammonia or alcohol on
the microwave oven.
Ammonia or alcohol can
damage the appearance
of the microwave.
Control Panel and Door. Wipe with a
damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do
not use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water, abra-
sives or sharp objects on the panel—
they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control
panel.
Door Surface. It’s important to keep
the area clean where the door seals
against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents
applied with a clean sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse well.
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Light Bulb Replacement
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
To replace the bulb(s), first discon- Replace with 40-watt tubular bulbs.
nect the power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Order WB36X936 from your GE
supplier. Tubular 40-watt bulbs
(40T6 /2/2), available in supermar-
1
kets and hardware stores, may also
be used for replacements.
Remove the screw at the front of
the light cover and lower the cover.
Replace the screw. Connect electri-
cal power to the oven.
REMOVE SCREWS
Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced
are cool before removing. After
breaking the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
Oven Light
To replace the oven light, first dis-
Next, remove the two screws locat-
connect the power at the main fuse ed above the door near the center
or circuit breaker panel or pull the of the oven that secure the light
plug.
housing.
Remove the top grille by taking out Replace the burned-out bulb
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
with a 30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from your
GE supplier.
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Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
The Vent Fan
The vent fan has 2 metal reusable
grease filters.
CHARCOAL FILTER
(on some models)
Models that recirculate air back
into the room also use a charcoal
filter.
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
Reusable Grease
Filters
The metal filters trap grease
released by foods on the cooktop.
They also prevent flames from
For this reason, the filters must
ALWAYS be in place when the
hood is used. The grease filters
foods on the cooktop from damag- should be cleaned once a month,
ing the inside of the microwave.
or as needed.
To Remove Grease
Filter
To remove, slide it to the rear using
the tab. Pull it down and out.
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To Clean and Replace
Grease Filter
To clean the grease filter, soak it
and then swish it around in hot
water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia products
because they will darken the metal.
Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry before
replacing.
To replace, slide the filter in the
frame slot on the back of the
opening.
Pull up and to the front to lock into
place.
Charcoal Filter
If the model is not vented to the
outside, the air will be recirculated replaced when it is noticeably dirty
through a disposable charcoal filter or discolored (usually after 6 to
that helps remove smoke and
odors.
The charcoal filter should be
(on some models)
Charcoal filters cannot be
cleaned. They must be
replaced.
12 months, depending on hood
usage).
Order Part No. WB02X9883 from
your GE supplier.
To Remove Charcoal
Filter
To remove the charcoal filter, dis-
connect power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by removing
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
Slide the filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
Remove 2 grille screws
to remove the grille.
To Install Charcoal
Filter
To install a new filter, remove plas- Insert the filter into the top open-
tic and other outer wrapping from
the new filter.
ing of the oven as shown. It will rest
at an angle on 2 side support tabs
and in front of the right rear tab.
Replace the grille and 2 screws.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call for Service
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Oven Will Not
Come On
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into
wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is
fully inserted into wall outlet.
“PLEASE INSERT
PROBE” Appears
on Display
Probe has been forgotten or
not inserted properly in the
oven wall when using the Temp
Cook or Roast function.
• Insert the probe properly into the wall
receptacle.
“SENSOR ERROR”
Appears on Display
During Sensor Cooking, Reheat, • Do not open door until steam is sensed and
or Popcorn program, the door
was opened before steam could
be detected.
time is shown counting down on display.
Steam was not detected in
maximum amount of time.
•
•
Use Micro Cook to heat for more time.
Floor of Oven is Warm,
Even When the Oven
Has Not Been Used
The cooktop light is located
below the oven floor. When the
light is on, the heat it produces
may make the oven floor get
warm.
This is normal.
“BAD PROBE”
Appears on Display
The probe has not been
completely inserted into the
wall receptacle.
• Insert the probe properly into the wall
receptacle.
The probe is defective.
•
Replace the probe.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Food Amount Too
Large for Sensor
Reheat
Sensor Reheat is for single
servings of recommended
foods.
• Use Micro Cook for large amounts of food.
You Hear an Unusual,
Low-Tone Beep
You have tried to start the
REMINDER without a valid
time of day.
• Start over and enter a valid time of day.
• Start over and enter a valid time of day.
You have tried to start the
AUTO NITE LIGHT without
a valid time of day entered for
the on-time and off-time.
You have tried to turn the
turntable on when the probe
is in use.
• The turntable will not operate when the
probe is in use.
You have tried to change the
power level when it is not allowed.
• Many of the oven’s features are preset and
cannot be changed.
“LOCKED” Appears
on Display
The control has been locked.
(When the control panel is
locked, an “L” will be displayed.)
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about
3 seconds to unlock the control.
All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
•
•
•
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•
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 microwave. If
you notice this interference, check
that the microwave oven is on a
different electrical circuit, relocate
the radio or TV as far away from
the microwave as possible, or
check the position and signal of
the receiving antenna.
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in
blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
•
Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
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Notes
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Notes
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MICROWAVE
OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
What is Covered
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the microwave
oven that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
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This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home
use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the service tech-
nician’s travel costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the tenth year
from the date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a replace-
ment magnetron tube if the magnetron
tube fails because of a manufacturing
defect. You pay for the service trip to
your home and service labor charges.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care servicers
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during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
What is Not
Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you If you have an installation problem,
how to use the product.
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate elec-
trical, exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the address
below, or call, toll free:
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
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• Failure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
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• Improper installation.
•
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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