GE Microwave Oven 164D2966P212 User Manual

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  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
GE Appliances  
 
Welcome to the GE family. We’re  
proud of our quality products and  
we believe in dependable service.  
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use  
manual and you’ll hear it in the  
friendly voices of our customer  
service department.  
Best of all, you’ll experience  
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.  
Welcome  
Staple your receipt to the inside back This appliance must be registered.  
Start Here!  
cover of this manual.  
Please be certain that it is.  
Be sure your microwave oven is  
registered.  
Write down the model and serial  
numbers here. They are on a label  
inside the oven.  
Before  
using  
your  
It is important that we know  
the location of your microwave  
oven should a need occur for  
adjustments.  
Your dealer (or builder) is responsi-  
ble for registering you as the owner.  
microwave  
oven  
Please check with your dealer (or  
builder)to be sure he has done so;  
also send in your Consumer  
Product Ownership Registration  
Card. If you move, or if you are not  
the original purchaser, please call  
us with your change of address or  
ownership, stating model and seri-  
al numbers. Call 800.626.2000.  
Model number  
Serial number  
Date of purchase  
Before you call for service,  
there are a few things you can  
do to help us serve you better.  
Save time and money. Check the  
section titled “If Something Goes  
Wrong” before calling. This  
section was designed to solve  
common problems you might  
encounter.  
Need Help?  
Help us  
help you  
Read this manual. It contains  
instructions to help you use and  
maintain your microwave properly.  
If you do need service, you can  
relax knowing help is only a  
phone call away. A list of toll-free  
customer service numbers is  
included in the back of this book.  
If you received a damaged  
oven...Immediately contact the  
dealer (or builder) that sold you  
the oven.  
800.626.2000  
Or call the GE Answer Center  
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a  
®
day, 7 days a week.  
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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  
3/4high; 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 36or 42range  
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.  
1
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  
44  
 
Notes  
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GE Service Numbers  
We’ll be there!  
GE Answer Center®  
Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE  
GE major appliance, GE Answer  
Center® information service is  
available to help. Your call—and  
your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously.  
Answer Center® service is open  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
800.626.2000  
In-Home Repair Service  
A GE consumer service professional Our factory-trained technicians  
will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s conve-  
know your appliance inside and  
out—so most repairs can be han-  
nient for you. Many GE Consumer dled in just one visit.  
Service company-operated loca-  
800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737)  
tions offer you service today or  
tomorrow, or at your convenience  
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,  
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).  
For Customers With  
Special Needs  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of  
GE appliances, and a brochure  
to assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited  
mobility. To obtain these items,  
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing  
or speech who have access to a  
TDD or a conventional teletype-  
writer may call 800-TDD-GEAC  
(800-833-4322) to request informa-  
tion or service.  
800.626.2000  
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Para los clientes  
de habla española  
Para obtener instrucciones en  
español, llame a GE Answer  
Center , servicio de información  
para el consumidor, teléfono  
800.626.2000.  
®
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Service Contracts  
You can have the secure feeling  
Purchase a GE contract while your  
that GE Consumer Service will still  warranty is still in effect and you’ll  
be there after your warranty expires.  receive a substantial discount. With  
a multiple-year contract, you’re  
800-626-2224  
assured of future service at today’s  
prices.  
Parts and Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service  
their own appliances can have  
parts or accessories sent directly  
to their home. The GE parts system  
provides access to over 47,000  
parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal  
Parts are fully warranted. VISA,  
MasterCard and Discover cards  
are accepted.  
Care and cleaning instructions con-  
tained in this manual cover proce-  
dures to be performed by any user.  
Other servicing generally should be  
referred to qualified service person-  
nel. Caution must be exercised,  
since improper servicing may cause  
unsafe operation.  
800-626-2002  
Further Service  
We’re proud of our service and  
Next, if you are still not pleased,  
want you to be pleased. If for some write all the details—including  
reason you are not happy with the  
service you receive, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
your phone number—to:  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
First, contact the people who ser-  
viced your appliance. Explain why  
you are not pleased. In most cases,  
this will solve the problem.  
Finally, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
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Action Program  
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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.  
************************************  
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  
®
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.  
GE Answer Center  
Failure of the product if it is misused,  
or used for other than the intended  
purpose or used commercially.  
®
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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  
Part No. 164D2966P212  
Pub. No. 49-8697  
JVM1350  
Printed in Korea  
1-96 CG  
 

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