GE Microwave Oven 164D3370P003 User Manual

825 Watts

Model: JVM1090

Profile

Microwave/Convection Oven

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy

Special Notes About Microwaving

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

The Controls on Your Microwave

Time Cooking

Temperature Cooking

Automatic Cooking

Other Features

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

49-40002

164D3370P003

Welcome

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 experience these values

it in the friendly voices of

our consumer service

department.

Best of all, you’ll

each time you use your

microwave. That’s

important, because your

new microwave will be part

of your family for a long

time.

Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

Write down the model and

serial numbers here. They

are on a label inside the

oven.

Staple your receipt to the

inside back cover of this

manual. You will need it to

obtain service under

warranty.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Need Help?

Read this manual.

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. Or call the

GE Answer Center® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week.

It contains instructions to

help you use and maintain

your microwave properly.

Help us

help you

If you received a damaged

oven...immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that

sold you the oven.

800.626.2000

Save time and money.

Check the section titled

“If Something Goes

Wrong” before calling.

This section helps you

solve common problems

that might occur.

Before you call for service,

there are a few things you

can do to help us serve you

better.

Important Safety Information

Read All Safety Information

Before Using

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive

microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the

following sections.

Safety

Precautions

This microwave oven is

UL listed for installation

over electric and gas

ranges.

• Read and follow the

specific “Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave

Energy” on page 2.

• 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.

This microwave oven is

not approved or tested

for marine use.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only

to properly grounded

outlet. See Grounding

Instructions section on

page 10.

• Do not cover or block

any openings on the

appliance.

• Use this appliance only

for its intended use as

described in this guide.

Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in

this appliance. This

microwave oven is

specifically designed to

heat, dry or cook food,

and is not intended

for laboratory or

• Do not mount this

appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this

appliance only in

accordance with the

provided Installation

Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven

was designed for use over

ranges no wider than 42

inches. It may be installed

over both gas and electric

cooking equipment.

industrial use.

• Do not store this

• 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.

appliance outdoors. Do

not use this product near

water—for example, in a

wet basement, near a

swimming pool or near

a sink.

— Do not cover the shelf

or any other part of the

oven with metal foil.

This will cause

overheating of the

microwave/convection

oven.

• This appliance should

be serviced only by

qualified service

personnel. Contact

nearest authorized

service facility for

examination, repair

or adjustment.

• Keep power cord away

from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power

cord or plug in water.

— Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend

appliance if paper,

plastic or other com-

bustible materials are

placed inside the oven

while cooking.

• When using the

convection or

combination cooking

functions, both the

outside and inside of the

oven will become hot.

Always use hot pads to

remove containers of

food and accessories such

as broiler pan, oven shelf

and temperature probe.

• As with any appliance,

close supervision is

necessary when used by

children.

— Remove wire twist-ties

and metal handles from

paper or plastic con-

tainers before placing

them in the oven.

— Do not use the oven

for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper

products, cooking

utensils or food in the

oven when not in use.

— If materials inside oven

should ignite, keep the

oven door closed, turn

the oven off and

disconnect 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

Important Safety Information

Special Notes About Microwaving

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave

term for sparks in the oven.

Arcing is caused by:

• Foil not molded to food

(upturned edges act like

antennas).

If you see arcing, press

the CLEAR/OFF pad and

correct the problem.

• 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 correctly so it

touches the microwave

wall.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal

pieces being used in the

microwave.

• Metal or foil touching the

side of the oven.

Foods

• Do not pop popcorn in

your microwave oven

unless in a special

• 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.

microwave popcorn

accessory or unless you

use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

• Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example,

closed jars—will explode

and should not be heated

in this microwave oven.

Such use of the

• 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.

microwave oven could

result in injury.

• 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.

• Avoid heating baby food

in glass jars, even with the

lid off. Make sure all

infant food is thoroughly

cooked. Stir food to

• Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrow-

necked bottles (especially

carbonated beverages).

Even if the container is

opened, pressure can

build up. This can cause

the container to burst,

possibly resulting in

injury.

SAFETY

FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER

distribute the heat

Microwaved water and

other liquids do not

always bubble when

they reach the boiling

point. They can actually

get superheated and not

bubble at all.

evenly. Be careful to

prevent scalding when

warming formula or

breast milk. The container

may feel cooler than the

milk really is. Always test

the milk before feeding

the baby.

• 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.

Superheated liquid will

bubble up out of the cup

when it is moved or

when something like a

spoon or tea bag is put

into it.

• Spontaneous boiling—

Under certain special

circumstances, liquids

may start to boil during

or shortly after removal

from the microwave oven.

To prevent burns from

splashing liquid, we

recommend the following:

before removing the

container from the oven,

allow the container to

stand in the oven for 30

to 40 seconds after the

oven has shut off. Do not

boil liquids in narrow-

necked containers such

as soft drink bottles, wine

flasks and especially

To prevent this from

happening and causing

injury, do not heat any

liquid for more than 2

minutes per cup. After

heating, let the cup

stand in the microwave

for 30 seconds before

moving it or putting

anything into it.

• 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

temperature of at least

170°F. This assures that,

in the remote possibility

that trichina may be

narrow-necked coffee

cups. Even if the

container is opened,

excessive steam can build

up and cause it to burst

or overflow.

present in the meat, it

will be killed and meat

will be safe to eat.

Important Safety Information

Special Notes About Microwaving

Microwave-Safe

Cookware

• If you use a meat ther-

mometer while cooking,

make sure it is safe for

use in microwave ovens.

• Not all plastic wrap is

suitable for use in micro-

wave ovens. Check the

package for proper use.

Make sure all cookware

used in your microwave

oven is suitable for

microwaving. Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes,

measuring cups, custard

cups, pottery or china

dinnerware which does not

have metallic trim or glaze

with a metallic sheen can

be used. Some cookware is

labeled “suitable for

• Do not use recycled

paper products. Recycled

paper towels, napkins

and waxed paper can

contain metal flecks

which may cause arcing

or ignite. Paper products

containing nylon or

nylon filaments should

be avoided, as they may

also ignite.

• 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.

microwaving.”

• Cookware may become

hot because of heat

transferred from the

heated food. Pot holders

may be needed to handle

the cookware.

• 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.

How to test for a microwave-

safe dish.

• “Boilable” cooking

pouches and tightly

• 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

closed plastic bags should

be slit, pierced or vented

as directed by package. If

they are not, plastic could

burst during or immed-

iately after cooking,

• Do not use paper

products when the

microwave/convection

oven is operated in the

convection or

possibly resulting in injury.

Also, plastic storage

containers should be at

least partially uncovered

because they form a tight

seal. When cooking with

containers tightly covered

with plastic wrap, remove

covering carefully and

direct steam away from

hands and face.

combination mode.

• Do not use the microwave

to dry newspapers.

microwave-safe.

• 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

• Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very

useful, but should be used

carefully. Even microwave-

safe plastic may not be as

tolerant of overcooking

conditions as are glass or

ceramic materials and

may soften or char if

Follow these guidelines:

1 Use microwave-safe

plastics only and use

them in strict compliance

with the cookware

manufacturer’s

recommendations.

2 Do not microwave empty

containers.

oven, keep the foil at

least 1 inch away from the

sides of the oven.

subjected to short periods

of overcooking. In longer

exposures to over-

3 Do not permit children to

use plastic cookware

without complete

cooking, the food and

cookware could ignite.

supervision.

The Vent Fan

The fan will operate

automatically under

• In the event of a grease

fire on the surface units

below the microwave

oven, smother a flaming

pan on the surface unit

by covering the pan

• 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 adequate sized

certain conditions (see

Automatic Fan feature).

Take care to prevent the

starting and spreading of

accidental cooking fires

while the vent fan is in use.

completely with a lid, a

cookie sheet or a flat tray.

• Clean the underside of

the microwave often. Do

not allow grease to build

up on the microwave or

the fan filters.

• Use care when cleaning

the vent fan filters.

Corrosive cleaning

agents, such as lye-based

oven cleaners, may

damage the filters.

cookware and use high

heat on surface units only

when necessary.

• When flaming foods

under the microwave,

turn the vent fan off. The

fan, if operating, may

spread the flame.

Important Safety Information

Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits

Grounding

Instructions

This appliance is equipped

with a power cord having a

grounding wire with a

grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into an

outlet that is properly

Do not under any circum-

stances cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from

the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this appliance.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use.

installed and grounded.

Do not use an extension

cord with this appliance. If

the power cord is too short,

have a qualified electrician

or service technician install

an outlet near the

Consult a qualified electri-

cian or service technician if

the grounding instructions

are not completely under-

stood, or if doubt exists as

to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

WARNING

grounding plug can result in

a risk of electric shock.

Improper use of the

This appliance must be

grounded. In the event of

an electrical short circuit,

grounding reduces the risk

of electric shock by

appliance.

For best operation, plug

this appliance into its own

electrical outlet to prevent

flickering of lights, blowing

of fuse or tripping of

If the outlet is a standard

2-prong wall outlet, it is

your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall

outlet.

providing an escape wire

for the electric current.

circuit breaker.

Optional Kits

Filler Panel Kits

JX40WH—White

JX41—Black

JX40AL—Almond

When replacing a 36″ or

42″ range hood, filler panel needed for a 42″ opening.

kits fill 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 panels. Two kits are

Decorative Panel Kit

JX22SS—Stainless Steel

When replacing a Hi/Low

range, the decorative panel

kit fills in the area between

the microwave and the

range left by the Hi/Low

model.

Filter Kits

JX81A—Recirculating

Charcoal Filter Kit

Filler kits are used when

Available at extra cost from

your GE supplier.

the microwave oven cannot

be vented to the outside.

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance

may vary from your model.)

Features

825 Watts

1 Temperature Probe.

Use with Temp

Cook/Hold, Convection

Temperature Cook,

Combination

4 Door Handle. Pull to open

the door. The door must

be securely latched for

the microwave to

8 Touch Control Panel

Display.

9 Grease Filters.

10 Cooktop Light.

operate.

Temperature Cook,

or Combination Roast.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven

5 Door Latches.

vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls

of the microwave oven.

6 Window with Metal

Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed

while keeping

microwaves confined

in the oven.

2 Shelf. The metal shelf

must be in place on

the oven floor when

convection or

combination cooking.

Remove the shelf for

microwave-only cooking.

7 Receptacle for

Temperature Probe.

Probe must be securely

inserted into the

receptacle before the

oven will Temp Cook,

Convection

3 Broiler Pan. Consists of a

drip pan and a spatter

shield. See Convection

Broiling section for

instructions.

Temperature Cook,

Combination

Temperature Cook,

or Combination Roast.

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

You can cook with

convection heat,

microwaves or a

combination of

both. You can cook

by time or by

MICRO

DEFROST

ADD

COOK I & II

AUTO / TIME

30 SEC

CONVECTION

POWER

LEVEL

COOK

BROIL

temperature.

1-10

COMBINATION

You can also let

the microwave

choose the settings

automatically by

using the sensor

features.

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

Time and Auto Features

Time Cooking

Press

Enter

MICRO COOK I & II (Press once or twice)

DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice)

Convection COOK

Amount of cooking time.

Amount of defrosting time.

Oven temperature and amount of

cooking time.

Combination COOK

Oven temperature and amount of

cooking time.

Convection BROIL (Press once)

Convection BROIL (Press twice)

HIGH temperature automatically selected.

Enter amount of broiling time.

LOW temperature automatically selected.

Enter amount of broiling time.

EXPRESS COOK

ADD 30 SEC

POWER LEVEL

Starts immediately!

Power level 1–10.

Defrosting by Weight

Press

Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once)

Food weight.

HELP

GUIDES IN BOOK

Press this pad and any

feature pad for usage

instructions and tips.

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Cooking Reference

CONVECTION

TEMP

COOK/HOLD

PROBE

COOK

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

COMBINATION

SENSOR

COOK

ROAST

PROBE

REHEAT

COOK

Temperature Features

Sensor Features

Probe Cooking

Press

Enter

Press

Enter

Option

TEMP COOK/HOLD

Convection COOK

Food temperature.

POPCORN Starts

immediately!

BEVERAGE Starts

immediately!

Starts

more/less time

Oven temperature

and food

temperature.

Oven temperature

and food

temperature.

Combination COOK

REHEAT

COOK

more/less time

immediately!

Food type 1–7

Combination ROAST MEDIUM

(Press once) automatically

selected.

Combination ROAST WELL

(Press twice) automatically

selected.

Operating Instructions

Microwave/Convection Cooking

How It Works

Microwave cooking uses

very short, high frequency

Convection cooking

constantly circulates

radio waves. The movement heated air around the

You can cook by time or

by temperature. When

cooking by temperature,

the temperature probe

monitors the internal

temperature of the food

to let you know when it

is ready.

of the microwaves through

the food creates heat and

cooks most foods faster

than regular methods.

Microwave cooking heats

the food, not the cookware

or the interior of the oven.

food. It creates even

browning and sealed-in

flavor by the motion of hot

air over the food surfaces.

Using a combination of

microwave and convection

cooking is also an option.

Comparison Guide

Microwave

Convection

Combination

Cooking

Method

Microwave energy is

distributed evenly for

Hot air circulates around

Microwave energy and

food to produce browned convection heat

fast, thorough cooking. exteriors and seal in juices. combine to cook foods.

Heat

Source

Microwave energy.

Circulating heated air.

Microwave energy and

circulating heated air.

Heat

Conduction

Heat produced within

food by instant energy

penetration.

Heat conducted from

outside of food to inside.

Food heats from instant

energy penetration and

heat conducted from

outside of food.

Benefits

Fast, high-efficiency

cooking. Oven and

surroundings do not

get hot. Easy clean-up.

Aids in browning and

Shortened cooking

seals in flavor. Cooks some time from microwave

foods faster than

regular ovens.

energy, plus browning

and crisping from

convection heat.

Cookware

Microwave

Convection

Combination

Heat-Resistant Glass,

Glass-Ceramic

YES

(Pyrex, Fire King,

Corning Ware, etc.)

Ceramic (cookware

with no metal trim)

YES

Metal

YES

Non Heat-Resistant Glass

Microwave-Safe Plastics

Plastic Films and Wraps

Paper Products

SOMETIMES*

Straw, Wicker and Wood

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.

Cookware Tips

Convection Cooking

Combination Cooking

Metal pans are recom-

mended for all types of

baked products.

Use glass or glass-ceramic

baking containers. Do not

use cookware with metal

trim. It may cause arcing

which can damage the

cookware, the shelf or the

oven.

Dark or dull finish metal

pans are best for breads

and pies because they

absorb heat and produce

crisper crust.

Heat-resistant plastic

microwave cookware (safe

to 400°F.) may be used.

Shiny aluminum pans are

better for cakes, cookies or

muffins because these pans

reflect heat and help

produce a light, tender

crust.

Use glass or glass-ceramic

casserole or baking dishes

for egg and cheese recipes

because they are easier to

clean.

Operating Instructions

Changing Power

Levels

Variable power levels add

flexibility to microwave

cooking. The power levels

on the microwave oven can

to “equalize” or transfer

heat to the inside of the

food. An example of this is

shown with power level 3—

POWER

LEVEL

1-10

EXPRESS COOK

be compared to the surface the defrost cycle. If micro-

EXPRESS COOK

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.

wave energy did not cycle

off, the outside of the food

would cook before the

inside was defrosted.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

Here are some examples

of uses for various power

levels:

PAUSE

How to Change the

Power Level

Power Level Best Uses

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 during time

countdown.

High 10

Fish, bacon,

vegetables,

boiling liquids.

A high setting (10) will

cook faster but food may

need more frequent

stirring, rotating or turning

over. Most cooking will be

done on High (power level

10). A lower setting will

cook more evenly and

need less stirring or

Med-High 7 Gentle

cooking of

meat and

poultry;

baking

casseroles

and reheating.

Medium 5

Slow cooking

and tenderiz-

ing such as

stews and less

tender cuts of

meat.

1 Press MICRO COOK

I & II or select Time

Defrost.

2 Enter cooking or

defrosting time.

3 Press POWER LEVEL.

4 Select desired power

level 1–10.

rotating of the food.

Some foods may have

better flavor, texture or

appearance if one of the

lower settings is used. Use

a lower power level when

cooking foods that have a

tendency to boil over, such

as scalloped potatoes.

Low 3

Defrosting

without

cooking;

simmering;

delicate sauces.

5 Press START.

Warm 1

Keeping food

warm without

overcooking;

softening

Rest periods (when the

microwave energy cycles

off) give time for the food

butter.

Time Features

Micro Cook

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook II

MICRO

Allows you to microwave

for any time up to 99

minutes and 99 seconds.

Lets you change power

levels automatically during

cooking. Here’s how to

do it:

COOK I & II

EXPRESS COOK

Power level 10 (High) is

automatically set, but you

may change it for more

flexibility.

EXPRESS COOK

1 Press MICRO COOK

I & II.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

2 Enter the first cook time.

You may open the door

during Micro Cook to

check the food. Close the

door and press START to

resume cooking.

START

3 Change the power level

if you don’t want full

power. (Press POWER

LEVEL. Select a desired

power level 1–10.)

PAUSE

1 Press MICRO COOK

I & II.

4 Press MICRO COOK

I & II again.

2 Enter cooking time.

3 Change power level

if you don’t want full

power. (Press POWER

LEVEL. Select a desired

power level 1–10.)

5 Enter the second cook

time.

6 Change the power level

if you don’t want full

power. (Press POWER

LEVEL. Select a power

level 1–10.)

4 Press START.

7 Press START.

At the end of Micro Cook I,

Micro Cook II counts

down.

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 lb.

7 to 9 min.,

In 1 ⁄²-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after

half of time.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 1 ⁄²-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch

18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

1 bunch

(1 ⁄⁴to 1 ⁄²lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch

10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half

of time.

(1 ⁄⁴to 1 ⁄²lbs.)

(frozen,

chopped)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 1 ⁄²- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.)

water.

(wedges)

8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb.

7 to 9 min.

In 1 ⁄²-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Vegetable

Corn

Amount

Time

Comments

(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.

(frozen)

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

5 to 6 min.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear

Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed

vegetables

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes

10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in

2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir

after half of time.

white)

(6 to 8 oz. each)

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.)

sweet or white)

3 to 4 min.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place in

center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz.

5 to 7 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen,

chopped

and leaf)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced

and yellow)

5 to 7 min.

In 1 ⁄²-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash

8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous

butternut)

(about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish, place squash cut-side-

down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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

DEFROST

AUTO / TIME

• 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. Plastic storage

containers should be at

least partially uncovered.

EXPRESS COOK

Power level 3 is automati-

cally set, but you may

change this for more flexi-

bility. You may defrost

small items more quickly

by raising the power level

after entering the time.

However, they will need

more frequent attention

than usual.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START

PAUSE

• Family-size, prepackaged

frozen dinners can be

defrosted and micro-

waved. 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.

Power level 7 cuts the total

defrosting time in about

half; power level 10 cuts

the total time to approxi-

mately 1/3. Rotate or stir

food frequently.

• 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

temperature promotes

the growth of harmful

bacteria.

4 Turn food over when

the oven signals.

5 Press START.

(Auto Defrost explained

in the Auto Feature

section.)

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.

• For more even defrosting

of larger foods, such as

beef, lamb and veal

A dull thumping noise may

be heard during defrosting.

This sound is normal when

the oven is not operating at

High power.

roasts, use Auto Defrost.

• 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.

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

3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat

Bacon (1 lb.)

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.)

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

5 to 7 min.

12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.

per lb.

Turn meat over after half the time.

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.

cut up (2 ⁄²to 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

(2 ⁄²to 3 lbs.)

defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in

the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-

per lb.

side-up. Turn 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-

per lb.

side-down. 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.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Convection Cooking

For Best Results

CONVECTION

• Allow at least one inch

between the pan and the

walls of the oven.

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

• When converting your

favorite recipe from

regular oven cooking

to convection cooking,

lower the oven

temperature 25–50°F.

and check food at the

minimum time.

Use the shelf on the oven floor

when convection cooking.

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

How to Convection Cook

1 Press Convection COOK.

START

2 Enter the desired oven

temperature.

PAUSE

3 To preheat, press

What happens when

Convection Cooking…

During convection

cooking a heating

Cooking Tip

START. If you do not

open the door within

30 minutes the oven will

turn off automatically.

Some foods cook faster

using convection cooking

than in regular oven

cooking.

element is used to raise

the temperature of the

air inside the oven. Any

oven temperature from

225°F. to 450°F. may

be programmed. A fan

circulates the heated

air throughout the

oven, over and around

the food, producing

golden brown exteriors

and rich, moist

4 When the temperature

is reached, the oven

signals. Place the food

in the oven.

Resume Feature

If your foods are not quite

done you can bake them

for two more minutes at

your previous settings

5 Enter the desired

cooking time.

using the Resume feature.

6 Press START.

1 Press Convection COOK.

2 Press START.

If you do not want to

preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.

interiors.

Combination Cooking

For Best Results

COMBINATION

• Allow at least one inch

between the pan and the

walls of the oven.

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

• When converting your

favorite recipe from

regular oven cooking to

convection cooking,

lower the oven

temperature 25–50°F.

and check food at the

minimum time.

Use the shelf on the oven floor

when combination cooking.

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

How to Combination Cook

1 Press Combination

COOK.

START

2 Enter the desired oven

temperature.

PAUSE

What happens when

Combination Cooking…

Combination cooking

combines microwave

cooking and convection

cooking. The microwave

energy cooks food

quickly and convection

circulation of heated

air browns foods

Cooking Tips

3 To preheat, press

START. If you do not

open the door within 30

minutes the oven will

turn off automatically.

• Do not use metal

cookware with

Combination Cook.

• Check the Cookware and

Accessories section for

correct cookware when

combination cooking.

4 When the temperature

is reached, the oven

signals. Place the food in

the oven.

• Place meat in a glass

dish on a trivet to collect

juices and prevent

spattering.

5 Enter the desired

cooking time.

beautifully.

6 Press START.

If you do not want to

preheat, skip steps 3 and 4.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Convection Broiling

How to Convection Broil

Cooking Tips

BROIL

• If meat has fat or gristle

around the edge, cut

vertical slashes through

both about 2 inches

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apart. If desired, fat may

be trimmed, leaving a

layer about 1/8 inch

thick. This will help keep

spattering and smoking

to a minimum.

Convection Broil—Place the

broiler pan (spatter shield and

drip pan) on top of the shelf.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

1 Press Convection BROIL

once for HIGH (450°F.)

or twice for LOW

START

PAUSE

(425°F.).

• When using the broiler

pan, be sure to use the

spatter shield; otherwise,

meat juices may become

hot enough to catch fire.

What happens when

Convection Broiling…

Broiling is cooking by

intense top heat. The

metal shelf must be in

place on the shelf

supports when

convection broiling.

Most fish and tender

cuts of meat can be

broiled.

2 To preheat, press

START.

3 When the temperature

is reached, the oven

signals. Place the food on • If you use aluminum foil

the broiler pan and place

it on the oven shelf. If

the oven door remains

closed, the oven will hold

the temperature for

30 minutes and then

shut off.

to line the drip pan or

spatter shield, you must

mold the foil tightly to it.

Cut slits in the spatter

shield so fat and meat

juices drain into the drip

pan.

4 Enter the desired

broiling time.

5 Press START.

If you do not want to

preheat, skip steps 2 and 3.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set

The power level can be

cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is

EXPRESS COOK

counting down. Press

POWER LEVEL and

enter 1–10.

Press one of the Express

Cook pads (from 1 to 6)

EXPRESS COOK

for 1 to 6 minutes of

cooking at power level 10.

For example, press the 2

pad for 2 minutes of

cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this feature

two ways:

• It can be used as a quick

• It will add 30 seconds to

ADD

30 SEC

way to set 30 seconds of

the time counting down

cooking time.

each time the pad is

pressed.

Operating Instructions

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.

Conversion Guide

DEFROST

If the weight of food is

stated in pounds and

ounces, the ounces must

be converted to tenths

(.1) of a pound.

AUTO / TIME

EXPRESS COOK

Weight of

Food in

Ounces

Enter Food

Weight

(tenths of

a pound)

DISPLAY ON/OFF

Use Auto Defrost for meat,

poultry and fish. Use Time

Defrost for most other

frozen foods.

START

1–2

PAUSE

Auto Defrost automatically

sets the defrosting times

and power levels to give

even defrosting results for

meats, poultry and fish.

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME once.

4–5

6–7

2 Using the Conversion

Guide at right, enter

food weight. For

example, press pads 1

and 2 for 1.2 pounds

(1 pound, 3 ounces).

9–10

12–13

14–15

3 Press START.

• Remove meat from

package and place on

microwave-safe dish.

(Time Defrost is

explained in the Time

Features section.)

• Twice during defrost, the

oven signals TURN. At

each TURN signal, turn

the food over. Remove

defrosted meat or shield

warm areas with small

pieces of foil.

• After defrosting, most

meats need to stand 5

minutes to complete

defrosting. Large roasts

should stand for about

30 minutes.

Temperature Features

Temperature Probe

The Temperature Probe

Cooking Tips

Cable

End

Handle

Sensor

The temperature probe is

a food thermometer that

monitors the temperature

of the food. The probe

must be used when using

Temp Cook/Hold,

Convection Temperature

Cook, Combination

Temperature Cook, or

Combination Roast.

• Do not twist, drop or

bend the probe.

• Be sure frozen food has

been completely

defrosted before

inserting the probe. The

probe may break off if

used in frozen foods.

Appearance may vary

What happens when you

use the probe…

• Cover foods loosely for

moisture control and

quick, even heating.

Cooking with the

probe allows you to

heat food to a certain

temperature. This is

the best way to cook

many foods.

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.

• Use a lower power level

with the probe; foods will

take longer to cook but

they will heat more

evenly.

• Make sure the cable end

is inserted all the way into

the oven wall receptacle.

• Insert the probe into the

center of the food. Make

sure the handle does not

touch the food or the top

or sides of the oven.

• 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.

Operating Instructions

Temperature Features

Temp Cook/Hold

How to Use the Probe to

Temp Cook

TEMP

COOK/HOLD

1 Insert the temperature

probe in the center of

the food and attach it

securely in the oven wall.

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

2 Press TEMP

COOK/HOLD.

START

3 Enter the desired food

temperature.

PAUSE

4 Change power level if

you don’t want full

power. (Press POWER

LEVEL. Select a power

level 1–10.)

5 Press START.

6 When the temperature is

reached, the microwave

will signal. Food will be

held at this temperature

for 60 minutes. The oven

beeps when the hold

time is complete.

Convection

Temperature Cooking

For Best Results

CONVECTION

• Allow at least one inch

between the pan and the

walls of the oven.

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

• When converting your

favorite recipe from

regular oven cooking

to convection cooking,

lower the oven

temperature 25–50°F.

and check food at

minimum time.

Use the shelf on the oven floor

when convection cooking.

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

How to Convection Cook

with the Temperature Probe

START

1 Insert the probe in the

food and attach it

securely to the oven wall.

2 Press Convection COOK.

3 Enter the desired oven

temperature.

4 Enter the desired food

temperature. Any food

temperature from 90°F.

to 199°F. may be

Convection Cooking with

the temperature probe…

programmed.

Convection cooking

with the temperature

probe allows you to

cook foods precisely to

the degree of doneness

desired, while the

constantly circulating

hot air assures even

cooking and browning.

5 Press START.

The temperature probe

monitors the temperature

of the food and turns the

oven off automatically

when the desired

temperature is reached.

Operating Instructions

Temperature Features

Combination

Temperature Cooking

For Best Results

COMBINATION

• Allow at least one inch

between the pan and the

walls of the oven.

COOK

EXPRESS COOK

• When converting your

favorite recipe from

regular oven cooking

to convection cooking,

lower the oven

temperature 25–50°F.

and check food at

minimum time.

Use the shelf on the oven floor

when combination cooking.

EXPRESS COOK

DISPLAY ON/OFF

How to Combination Cook

with the Temperature Probe

START

1 Insert the probe in the

food and attach it

securely to the oven wall.

PAUSE

2 Press Combination

COOK.

3 Enter the desired oven

temperature.

4 Enter the desired food

temperature. Any food

temperature from 90°F.

to 199°F. may be

Combination Cooking with

the temperature probe…

Combination cooking

with the temperature

probe allows you to

enjoy the benefits of

combination cooking

with the precision of

the temperature probe.

programmed.

5 Press START.

The temperature probe

monitors the temperature

of the food and turns the

oven off automatically

when the desired

temperature is reached.

Combination Roast

Cooking Tips

ROAST

• The metal shelf must be

on the oven floor during

Combination Roast.

EXPRESS COOK

• Place food in a glass dish

on a trivet.

Use the shelf on the oven floor

when combination roasting.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

• Just as in regular

How to Combination Roast

roasting, only tender

roasts should be roasted

by using the probe. Less

tender roasts should be

microwaved by time.

1 Insert the probe in the

food and attach it

securely to the oven wall.

START

2 Press Combination

ROAST once for medium

or twice for well done.

• Insert the probe

horizontally into the

center meaty area not

touching bone or fat.

Make sure the handle

does not touch the food

or the top or sides of the

oven.

3 Press START.

When the programmed

temperature is reached,

the oven holds the food at

that temperature for up to

1 hour.

What happens in

Combination Roast…

Combination Roast is

similar to Combination

Temperature Cooking.

It uses both microwave

and convection

cooking as well as the

temperature probe.

Operating Instructions

Sensor Features

Humidity Sensor

What happens when

using the Sensor

Features…

The Sensor Features

detect the increasing

humidity released

during cooking. The

oven automatically

adjusts the cooking

time to various types

and amounts of food.

Covered

Dry off dishes so they don’t

mislead the sensor.

• The proper containers

and covers are essential

for best sensor cooking.

• Be sure the outside of

the cooking 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.

Vented

• Always use microwave-

safe containers 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 overcook.

Popcorn

How to Use the Popcorn

Feature

How to Adjust the Popcorn

Program to Provide a Shorter

or Longer Cook Time

POPCORN

1 Follow package instruc-

tions, using Micro Cook

If you find that the brand of

if the package is less than popcorn you use underpops

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1.75 ounces or larger

than 3.5 ounces. Place

the package of popcorn

in the center of the

microwave.

or overcooks consistently,

you can add or subtract

20–30 seconds to the

(less time)

(more time)

Use only with prepackaged

microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

automatic popping time.

To add time:

2 Press POPCORN. The

oven starts immediately.

After pressing POPCORN,

press 9 immediately after

the oven starts for an extra

20 seconds.

NOTE: Do not use the

metal shelf when cooking

popcorn.

If you open the door while

“POPCORN” is displayed,

“SENSOR ERROR” will

appear. Close the door,

press CLEAR/OFF and

begin again.

Press 9 again to add another

10 seconds (total 30

seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN,

press 1 immediately after

the oven starts for 20

seconds less cooking time.

Press 1 again to reduce

cooking time another 10

seconds (total 30 seconds

less time).

Beverage

Press BEVERAGE to heat a

cup of coffee or other

beverage.

Drinks heated with the

Beverage feature may be

very hot. Remove the

container with care.

BEVERAGE

Operating Instructions

Sensor Features

Reheat

How to Use the Reheat

Feature

1 Place covered food in

the oven. Press

REHEAT. The oven

starts immediately.

Some Foods Not

Recommended For Use With

Reheat

REHEAT

It is best to use Micro Cook

for these foods:

For reheating single servings

of previously cooked foods or

a plate of leftovers.

• Bread products.

2 The oven signals when

steam is sensed and the

time remaining begins

counting down.

• Foods that must be

reheated uncovered.

NOTE: Do not use the

metal shelf when using

the Reheat feature.

• 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 temperature. If food is

not hot enough, use Micro

Cook to reheat for more time.

Reheated foods may have

wide variations in

temperature. Some areas

may be extremely hot.

Cook

How to Sensor Cook

Do not open the oven door

until time is counting

down. If the door is

opened, close it and press

START immediately.

1 Place covered food in the

oven. Press COOK and

the desired food type.

The oven will start

COOK

The Cook feature gives you easy,

automatic results with a variety

of foods.

immediately.

NOTE: If the food is not

done enough, use Micro

Cook to cook for more

time.

NOTE: You may also scroll

through the food type list

by tapping the COOK pad.

When the desired food

type appears, press

NOTE: Do not use the

metal shelf when using

the Cook feature.

START.

2 The oven signals when

steam is sensed and time

remaining is counting

down. Turn or stir the

food if necessary.

Cooking Guide

Food Type

Amount

Comments

1 Canned Vegetables

2 Frozen Vegetables

4–16 oz.

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Follow package instructions for

adding water. Cover with lid or

vented plastic wrap.

3 Fresh Vegetables

4 Potatoes

4–16 oz.

1/2–2 lbs.

4–16 oz.

Add 1/4 cup water per serving.

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes

on the oven floor.

5 Fish Fillets

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

6 Chicken Pieces

1–8

pieces

7 Ground Meats

1/2–3 lbs.

Use round casserole dish. Crumble

meat into dish. Cover with lid or

vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir

at signal.

(Beef, Pork, Turkey)

Operating Instructions

Other Features

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

minute until you either

open the oven door or

oven will display “FOOD IS press CLEAR/OFF.

READY” and beep once a

Shelf

• Never use the shelf for

microwave-only cooking.

Remove the shelf from

the oven when

• Use potholders when

handling the shelf and

cookware. They will be

hot.

microwave-only cooking.

• Do not use the broiler

pan or spatter shield

while microwaving.

• Always place the shelf on

the floor of the oven for

convection and

• Place the shelf on the

upper supports for

convection broiling.

combination cooking.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display

off, press and hold 0 for

about three seconds.

To redisplay the clock,

repeat.

DISPLAY ON/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.

CLOCK

EXPRESS COOK

4 Press START or CLOCK.

EXPRESS COOK

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

Delay Start

Delay Start allows you to set 3 Select any combination

the microwave to delay

cooking up to 24 hours.

of Defrost Auto/Time,

Micro Cook I & II, Temp

Cook/Hold, or

DELAY

START

1 Press DELAY START.

EXPRESS COOK

Combination Roast.

2 Enter the time you want

the oven to start. (Be sure

the microwave clock

shows the correct time

of day.)

EXPRESS COOK

4 Press START.

The Delay Start time will be

displayed plus “DS.” The

oven will automatically

start at the delayed time.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

AM/PM

SCROLL SPEED

The time of day may be

displayed by pressing

CLOCK.

Operating Instructions

Other Features

Timer On/Off

Timer On/Off operates as

a minute timer and can be

used at any time, even

When time is up, the oven

will signal. To turn off the

timer signal, press TIMER

ON/OFF.

TIMER

ON/OFF

when the oven is operating.

EXPRESS COOK

1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.

NOTE: The timer indicator

will be lit while the timer

is operating.

2 Enter time you want to

count down.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

3 Press TIMER ON/OFF

to start.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting

many functions,

START/PAUSE allows you

to stop cooking without

opening the door or

clearing the display.

START

PAUSE

Reminder

The Reminder feature can

be used like an alarm clock

and can be used at any

time, even when the oven

is operating. The

3 Select AM or PM.

REMINDER

4 Press REMINDER. When

Reminder signal occurs,

press REMINDER to turn

it off. The Reminder

time may be displayed by

pressing REMINDER.

EXPRESS COOK

Reminder time can be set

up to 24 hours later.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

1 Press REMINDER.

NOTE: The REM indicator

will remain lit to show that

the Reminder is set. To

clear the Reminder before

it occurs, press

REMINDER, then 0. The

REM indicator will no

longer be lit.

AM/PM

2 Enter the time you want

the oven to remind you.

(Be sure the microwave

clock shows the correct

time of day.)

SCROLL SPEED

Child Lock-Out

You may lock the control

panel to prevent the

microwave from being

To lock or unlock the

controls, press and hold

CLEAR/OFF for about

CLEAR

OFF

accidentally started or used three seconds. When the

by children.

control panel is locked, an

“L” will be displayed to the

extreme right.

Vent Fan

The vent fan removes

steam and other vapors

from surface cooking.

Press VENT FAN once for

high fan speed, twice for

low fan speed or a third

time to turn the fan off.

VENT

FAN

HI-LO-OFF

Automatic Fan

An automatic fan feature

protects the microwave

from too much heat rising

from the cooktop below it.

It automatically turns on at

low speed if it senses too

much heat.

If you have turned the fan

on you may find that you

cannot turn it off. The fan

will automatically turn off

when the internal parts are

cool. It may stay on for 30

minutes or more after the

cooktop and microwave

controls are turned off.

Operating Instructions

Other Features

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. 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.

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

EXPRESS COOK

1 Press AUTO NITE

LIGHT.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

To erase your settings

and turn off the automatic

feature, press AUTO NITE

LIGHT, then 0.

2 Enter the time you want

the light to turn on.

Select AM or PM.

AM/PM

SCROLL SPEED

3 Press AUTO NITE

LIGHT again and enter

the time you want the

light to turn off. Select

AM or PM.

4 Press AUTO NITE

LIGHT.

Helpful Information

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.

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

Helpful Hints

Open the oven door a few

minutes after cooking to

air out the inside. An

occasional thorough

NOTE: Be certain the power

is off before cleaning any

part of this oven.

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

Temperature Probe

Broiler Pan

(Spatter Shield and Drip Pan)

Clean immediately after

using. To clean, wipe with

Remove spatter shield

sudsy cloth, then rub lightly from drip pan. Carefully

with plastic scouring ball if

necessary. Rinse and dry.

The probe can also be

pour grease from drip pan

into proper container.

Clean immediately after

using. If necessary, scour

with a soap-filled or plastic

scouring pad in hot, soapy

water. If food has burned

on, sprinkle spatter shield

while hot with detergent

and cover with wet paper

towels or a dish cloth to

soak loose burned-on

washed in the dishwasher.

Shelf

Some spatters can be

removed with a paper

Clean with mild

soap and water or in the

towel, others may require a dishwasher. Do not clean

damp cloth. Remove

in a self-cleaning oven.

greasy spatters with a sudsy

cloth, then rinse with a

damp cloth. Do not use

abrasive cleaners or sharp

utensils on oven walls.

Never use a commercial

oven cleaner on any part of

your microwave.

foods. The broiler pan

can also be washed in the

dishwasher.

How to Clean

the Outside

Case

Bottom

Do not use cleaners

containing ammonia or

alcohol on the

Clean the outside of the

microwave with a sudsy

cloth. Rinse and then dry.

Wipe the window clean

with a damp cloth.

microwave oven.

Ammonia or alcohol can

damage the appearance

of the microwave.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth.

Clean off the grease and

Dry thoroughly. Do not use dust on the bottom often.

cleaning sprays, large

amounts of soap and

water, abrasives or sharp

objects on the panel—they

can damage it. Some paper

towels can also scratch the

control panel.

Use a solution of warm

water and detergent.

Door Surface

It’s important to keep the

area clean where the door

seals against the micro-

wave. Use only mild, non-

abrasive detergents

applied with a clean sponge

or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Helpful Information

Light Bulb Replacement

Cooktop Light/

Night Light

1 To replace combination

3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be

replaced are cool before

removing. Break the

adhesive seal by gently

unscrewing the bulbs.

Replace with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs.

Order WB02X4253 from

your GE supplier. High

intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40S11N/1), available

in supermarkets and

hardware stores, may

also be used for

cooktop light/night

light, first disconnect the

power at the main fuse

or circuit breaker panel

or pull the plug.

4 Raise light compartment

cover and replace the

screw. Connect electrical

power to the oven.

2 Remove the screw on the

right side of the light

compartment cover and

lower the cover until it

stops.

replacements.

REMOVE SCREW

Oven Light

1 To replace the oven

light, first disconnect the

power at the main fuse

or circuit breaker panel

or pull the plug.

3 Next, remove the single

screw located above the

door near the center of

the oven that secures the

light housing.

Replace the burned-out

bulb with a 40-watt

incandescent bulb

(WB02X4253), available

from your GE supplier.

2 Remove the top grille by

taking out the 2 screws

that hold it in place.

The Exhaust Feature

The Vent Fan

The vent fan has 2 metal

reusable grease filters.

Models that recirculate air

back into the room also use

a charcoal filter.

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on all models)

Reusable Grease

Filters

The metal filters trap

For this reason, the filters

grease released by foods on must ALWAYS be in place

the cooktop. They also

prevent flames from foods

on the cooktop from

damaging the inside of the

microwave.

when the hood is used.

The grease filters should

be cleaned once a month,

or as needed.

Removing and

Cleaning the Filter

To remove, slide it to the

rear using the tab. Pull it

down and out.

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.

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.

Helpful Information

The Exhaust Feature

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

If the model is not vented

to the outside, the air will

be recirculated through a

disposable charcoal filter

that helps remove smoke

and odors.

The charcoal filter should

be replaced when it is

noticeably dirty or dis-

colored (usually after 6 to

12 months, depending on

hood usage).

The charcoal filter

cannot be cleaned. It

must be replaced. Order

Part No. WB02X9883

from your GE supplier.

To Remove

Charcoal Filter

To remove the charcoal

filter, disconnect 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 plastic and other

outer wrapping from the

new filter.

Insert the filter into the

top opening 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.

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

Oven will not

start

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 • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the

into wall outlet.

oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

Probe has been

forgotten or not

inserted properly.

• Insert the probe properly into the wall

receptacle.

“PLEASE INSERT

PROBE “ appears

on display

“SENSOR ERROR”

appears on display

When using a Sensor

feature, the door was

opened before steam

could be detected.

• Do not open door until steam is

sensed and 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 the oven is The cooktop light is

• This is normal.

warm, even when

the oven has not

been used

located below the oven

floor. When the light

is on, the heat it

produces may make the

oven floor get warm.

The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the wall

“BAD PROBE”

appears on display

completely inserted

receptacle.

into the wall receptacle.

The probe is defective.

• Replace the probe.

The control has been

locked.

• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for

about 3 seconds to unlock the control.

“LOCKED” appears

on display

Sensor Reheat is for

single servings of

recommended foods.

• Use Micro Cook for large amounts

of food.

Food amount too

large for Sensor

Reheat

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

“HOT—OVEN IS

HOT” appears on

display

The temperature inside • This is normal.

the oven is greater than

200°F.

One of the sensor

cooking pads was

pressed when the

temperature inside

the oven was greater

than 200°F.

• These features will not operate when

the oven is hot.

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.

You have tried to start

the Auto Nite Light

without a valid time of

day entered for the

on-time and off-time.

• Start over and enter a valid time of

day.

You have tried to change • Many of the oven’s features are preset

the power level when it is

not allowed.

and cannot be changed.

Things That

Are Normal

• Steam or vapor escaping

from around the door.

• TV-radio interference

might be noticed while

using the microwave.

• Light reflection around

Similar to the interference

caused by other small

appliances, it does not

indicate a problem with

the microwave. Plug the

microwave into a different

electrical circuit, move the

radio or TV as far away

from the microwave as

possible, or check the

position and signal of

the TV/radio antenna.

door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and

change in the blower

sound at power levels

other than high.

• Dull thumping sound

while oven is operating.

Notes

GE Service Numbers

We’ll be there!

GE Answer Center^®

Open 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

800.626.2000

In-Home Repair

Service

We provide expert repair

service, scheduled at a

time that’s convenient for

you.

Our factory-trained

technicians know your

appliance inside and out—

so most repairs can be

handled in just one visit.

800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737)

For Customers With

Special Needs

GE will provide Braille

controls for a variety of GE

Consumers with impaired

hearing or speech who

appliances, and a brochure have access to a TDD or a

800.626.2000

to assist in planning a

barrier-free kitchen for

persons with limited

mobility.

conventional tele-

typewriter may call

800-833-4322 to request

information or service.

TDD

800-833-4322

Service Contracts

With a service contract GE

Consumer Service will still

be there after your

With a multiple-year

contract, you’re assured of

future service at today’s

prices.

800-626-2224

warranty expires.

Parts and

Accessories

Individuals qualified to

service their own

appliances can have

parts or accessories sent

directly to their home.

VISA, MasterCard and

Discover cards are

accepted.

800-626-2002

Further Service

If for some reason you are

not happy with the service

you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further

help.

Finally, if your problem is

still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

First, contact the people

who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you

are not pleased.

Next, if you are still not

pleased, write all the

details—including

your phone number—to:

Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Louisville, KY 40225

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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

************************************

purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

parts and service labor in your home to re-

pair 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 technician’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 replacement All warranty service will be provided by our

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.

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

Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.

• Service trips to your home to teach you

If you have an installation problem, contact

your dealer or installer. You are responsible

for providing adequate electrical,

how to use the product.

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:

exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose

or used commercially.

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Damage to product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of God.

•

Improper installation.

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 4022

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