Spacemaker@Micmave Oven

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Model JW130H

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GEAppiancw

Help whelp you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don???t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You???ll find them on a label inside the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should and occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier

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 write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be cetiin that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances

Range Product Service

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 30. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Microwaving ~ps

. 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 metic trim or gl= with a medic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled ???suitable for microwaving????

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish.

Microwave 1 minute at High (10). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

??? Paper towels, wax paper, and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

c Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check the cooking guide for specific instructions.

c Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting. safefor use in microwave ovens.

Optional &cessory

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

W1 Charcoal Filter Mt for non-vented installation.

N1 th=e ttigs are norrnd with yow microwave oven:

???Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

???Light reflection around door or

outer case.

??? Diting oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high,

???Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

???Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed whtie using your microwave oven. It???s similar to the

interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

IMPORT~T S~ETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all imtmdionsbefom wing this appliance.

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- POSSIBLE

EXPOS~ TO

EXCESSIVE

MICROWA~

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

@) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven

if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)door @ent)

(2)hinges and latches @roken or loosened)

(3)door S4S and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

This microwave oven is UL listed for instigation over electric

and gas ranges.

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When using electrical appliances, basic safity precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING???TO r~uce

tie risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposw to excessive microwave energy:

???Use this appliance otiy for its intended use as described in this manual.

???kd and follow the specific

???PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE ~

EXCESSWE MICROWAVE ENERGY??? at left.

???This appliance must be grounded, Connect ody to properly grounded outlet. See ???GROUNDNGN~U~ONS??? found on page 29.

???This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook fwd, and is not intended for laboratory or industrid use.

???For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outiet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of&se or tripping of circuit breaker.

???InsMl or locate this appliance ody in accordance with the provided instigation instructions.

~ Do not cover or block any openings on the app~ance.

??? Do not use outdoors.

s Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

???Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

???Do not operate this apptiance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been

damaged or dropped.

s See door surface cleaning instructions on page 11.

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s This apptiance sho~d be serviced Ody by qtied service personnel. Contact nearest authotied service facili~ for emination, repair or adjustment.

???A with any apptiance, close supervision is necessary when used by chtidren.

???To reduce the risk of fii in the oven cavity:

???Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

???Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags betire placing bags in oven.

???Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. ???Do not use recycld paper

products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain meti flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may dso ignite.

???Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fm. If

by accident the oven sbouldrun empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at dl times-it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

???Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven udess in a special microwave popcorn accessory or udess you use

popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

???Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

* Mmateriak inside ovenshodd

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect

power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panek.

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m~NT S_TY ~S~U~IONS (continuti)

o some products such as whole eggs and soled containers-for example, closed glass jars-may explode and shotid not be heated in this oven.

. Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

* Don???t dtist ~zn beveragm in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can bufld up. This can cause the container to burst, msdting in injury.

* Use meti ody as directed in cooking guide. ~ dinners may

be microwaved in tiil trays less than 3/4??? high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. men using meti in microwave oven, keep meti at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

Q Cooking utensib may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. ~t holders may be needed to handle the utensd.

??? Sometimes, the oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be c=ti touching the floor during and ~r cooking,

* Foods cooked in tiquids (such as pasta) may tend to bofl over more rapidy than M containing less moisture. Shodd this occur, refer to page 11 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

??? Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in M you are microwaving urdess the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

??? MC utenswPbtic Utensfls designed for microwave cooking are very wM, but shodd be used careMly. Even microwave-safe

plastic may not be as tolerant of ~kingmnditionsasm * or ceramic materials and may sotin or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures m we-king, the food and utens~ eodd ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe pktics ody and use them in strict compliance with the utensfi manuticturer???s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty utensfis to microwaving. 3) Do not permit c~dren to use plastic utensfls without complete supervision,

??? When cooking pork$ fbtiow

the directions exactly anddways cook the meat to an internrd

temperature of at least 1~~. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be Wed and meat WU be safe to eat,

* Mu ~s is not recommended in a microwave

oven. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

??? Foods with unbroken outer ???%kin??? such as ~tatoes, WU~W, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and otier giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) shotid be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,

* 4L~&bl&??? coo- pouches

and tj~tly C]OSed pi-c @ should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in the cooking guide.

If they are not, plastic coddburst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resdting in injury. Mso, plastic storage containers shodd be at least

my uncwered because they farm a tight seal. ~en cooking

with containers tightiy covered with plastic wrap, remove covering care~y and direct steam away from hands and tice.

0 spon~~us bo~-Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start @boil during or shortly after remd from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container ~mthe microwave oven.

. Have it ins~ed and properly

_ by a q-~tier. See the speckd ins~tion bootiet

packed with the microwave oven.

??? The danst fan in your oven ti operate automatidy un* - Condidons (see ~ M Feature, page 6). ~Me the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent them and sprea~ of accidenti cooking fm w~e the tianst fan is in use, For this reason:

???Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boflovercausessmo~ and- sptioversthat may ignite and spread if exhaust finis operating. ~ ~ automatic fan operation, use adequate SW utensfls and use high beat settings ody when necessary.

???kthe eventaf a grease N, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pm completely with we~-fitting tid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

???Nwer flame foods under the oven with the -ust fm opera- buse it may spread the flames.

-=~p hood and ~ase filters clean. FODOW instructions on page 28, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

~S~UCTIONS

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooting Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

1.0 cubic foot oven interior

1. Door Handle. ~11 to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2.Door Latches.

3.Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4.Model and Serial Numkrs.

This is to certify that this unit has ken testi

in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No. 210

5. Oven Vent.

6 Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove the cover. You will damage the oven.

7.Oven moor.

&Grease Filters.

9.Cooktop Light.

C.F.M. SONES

at 0.10 WG 5.5 Vert.

230 Vert. 6.7 Her.

237 Her.

10. Oven Light. Light comes on when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

U. Touch Control Rnel and Digi@l Display. For detailed information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.

~. Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON to illuminate counter surface.

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Your Touch Control Wnel

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It???s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

men You HW in the Oven

The panel displays four 8???s and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and ???PF??? appears in the upper portion. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching CLEAR/OFF.

1.Display hnel. Displays time of day and time counting down during cooking functions.

2.Time Cook I and Time Cook II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 9.)

3.Number Pads. Touch these pads to enter time or power level.

4.Min/Sec Timer. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See page 8.)

5.Auto Start. Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day???up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 9.)

6Power bvel. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

7.Start. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.

&Exhaust Fan. Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired fan speed.

9.Time Defrost. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 10.)

10.Clock. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3, and O and ???1:30??? will appear on display. ???START??? will flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the

clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat the above process.

U. Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

U. Light. Touch ON for cooktop light.

A~MATIC FN ~AT~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

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How to Use the ~nute/Second ~mer

The MN/SEC T~R has three timing functions:

c It operates as a minute timer.

???It can be set to delay cooking.

???It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to tie a 3-Mnute none Call

1.Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. The display shows ???: O??? and ???ENTER TIME??? flashes.

2.Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows ???3:00??? and ???TIME??? flashes.

3.Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4.When time is up, oven signals, flashes ???End???j and display shows time of day.

~ogrming a Holding me

The Minute/Second Timer can dso be used to program ???hold time??? between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD or ???standing??? time may be requested in some of your own recipes or cooking guide.

Rog ~ing Delayed

Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I and enter cooking time. Then, touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Press START.

How tome Defrost, Hold and We Cook

bt???s say you want to debst a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here???s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows ???: O??? and ???ENTER DEF TIME??? flashes.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for B minutes defrosting time. ???ti:OO??? appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows ???: O??? and ???ENTER TIME??? flashes.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes. ???10:00??? appears on display and ???TIME??? flashes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I

pad. The display shows ???: O??? and ???ENTER 1 COOK TIME??? flashes.

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. ???1 COOK TIME??? flashes and ???25:00??? appears on display.

Step 8: Touch START. ???DEF TIME??? and ???E:OO??? counting down show on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes ???End~???

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A.The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q.Can I defrost and hold only?

A.Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

N~E: Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q.I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A.When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

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Coohng by ~me

The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cooking guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

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Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no meti decoration and is mic~e safe (see Microwaving Tips on page 2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1. Display shows ,,. .

1 COOK TIM;???. ~~sh~sNTER

Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,2 and O for a minute and 20 seconds. Display shows ???1:20~??? ???1 COOK TIME??? flashes.

Because automatic power level

10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change

the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see ???How to Change Power Level??? below.)

Step 4: Touch START. ???COOK TIME??? and time counting down show on display.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes ???End~??? Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Usi~ the ~me Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ided when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here???s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I.

Display shows ???: O:??? ???ENTER 1 COOK TIME??? flashes.

Step 3: Select your cooking time For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and H seconds. Display shows ???2:ti~??? ???1 COOK

TIME??? flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK 11.

Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How to C-e ~wer bel

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 6: Touch START.

Step 7: Power level 10 is in use and Time Cook I counts down.

Step 8: At the end of Time Cook I, the second power level is in use and Time Cook II is shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes ???End~??? Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10: Open the door.

How to Use Auto Stiti

Auto Stirt allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day-up to a ~ hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 2: Touch AUTO START pad (instead of START pad).

Step 3: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Questiom md -em

Q. Isetmyoven forthe time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn???t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many time cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a litile longer, if necessary.

Q.I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When

Itouched ST~T, however, my oven didn???t come on. Why not?

A.The TIME COOK I pad must be touched before the number pads and START.

Q.I want tocookon a power level other than High. What do

Ineed to do?

A.To change the power level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad. ???P-10??? appears on the display

panel. Enter new number.

Q.Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?

A.Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless

time is remaining on timer.

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Defrosti~ by ~me

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen foods and is one of the great

advantages of a microwave oven.

??? Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

??? See the defrosting guide for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with the Time Defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Display shows ???: O??? and ???ENTER DEF TIME??? flashes.

Step 3: Select one half of the toti defrosting time recommended in the defrosting guide. For example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows ???4:00??? and ???DEF TIME??? flashes.

I How to Change %wer tivel I

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 4: Touch START. ???DEF TIME??? shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes ???End;??? then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining hdf of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When oven signals and flashes ???End;??? open door, remove package and separate chops to finishdefrosting.

. Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.

??? For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

. Family-size pre-packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.

. Check the defrosting guide for other defrosting tips.

Questiom and Amwe~

Q.When I press STUT, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?

A.This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Q.Can I Defrost small items in

a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the toti defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q.Why don???t the defrosting timm in the defrosting guide seem right for my food?

A.These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated in the defrosting guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q.Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

A.Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quic~y it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q.Can I open the door during Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?

A.Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.

If not, reset timer.

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Care and Cleati~

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

??? Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

. Don???t use sharp-edged utensils with your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

??? Don???t remove the mode stirrer

cover at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Imide

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven wrdls.

NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL

OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART

OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thorougtiy and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO N~

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS

CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.

THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ???N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ???N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami??? brand cleanser.

After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls???it may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Outiide

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel???they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

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Microwave Atipting

Cooti~ Techniques for

Microwavi~

Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so that hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring. In range top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to help them heat evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods which require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over. In range top cooking, you turn over foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly conhct the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Stinding Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or set. Standing time is especially impo~nt in microwave cooking. Note that the microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When defrosting, 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 were defrosted.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

Rotiting. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side whichwai to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Effech of Food Characteristics on MicrowaviM

Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to cook or heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece of cake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about l-in. from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick ones. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge, and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large ones. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

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A&pti~ Your Favorite Recipes

Once you begin to use your microwave oven, you will soon be able to adapt most of your conventional cooking quite easily to microwave cooking techniques. The more you use your microwave oven, the more you will enjoy using it. Not only will you save the time, trouble and energy necessary in conventional cooking, you will

have more flavorful food and fewer dishes to wash. Simply cook, or reheat and serve foods in the same dish.

Before using your microwave oven, we suggest you carefully read through this guide book, then practice with our suggested recipe.

How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving, study it in terms of microwaving. Is it one of the many foods which microwave well? Look for cooking techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques, such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some recipes may not be exactly the same when microwaved, others will not need changing. (Moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are examples. )

Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more thickening to sauces and gravies. Reduce some seasonings also; they will not lose intensity in short microwaving times. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking. If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than others in the same dish, precook that ingredient before adding to the others.

Favorite Stuffed Rppers

6 medium green peppers

1% lbs. ground chuck beef 1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup cooked rice

1 teaspoon salt

1A teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (10% -oz.) condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup water

1 to 2 cups grated cheese

Makes 6 servings

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top, cook and stir ground beef and onion until onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice, salt, pepper and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in 8-in. square dish.

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers. Cover. Bake at 350?? for 45 minutes to 1 hour. SprinHe with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to melt cheese.

Microwave Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Mix raw beef with onion, rice, salt, pepper and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright snugly around edge of 3-qt. casserole.

Blend soup and water until smooth. Pour over peppers. Cover. Microwave at High (10) for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes. SprinHe with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Heati~ or Reheati~ Guide

1.Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe containers.

2.Cover most Ns for fastest hwtig (see tips). Exceptions are rare or mdium meats, some sandwiches, gri~e foods like pancakes and baked foods.

3.Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Stir foods before serving.

4.Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout. A a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the touch in center of underside of dish.

Appetbers

Saucy such as meatballs, riblets, cocktail franks, etc.

(% cup/sewing)

mp: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.

Plate of bftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables1 plateHigh (10)2 to 4

~p: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Mea@ and Main Dishes

Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving)

Thidy sliced roastd meat:

Rare beef roast, minimum time; Mdium rare, maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)

Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.

Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces: Rare beef steak

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

Hamburgers or meat loaf (4-oz./serving)

Chicken pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta (Zh-% cup/serving)

~p: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats. When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn afier hdf of time.

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad, etc. in bun (% cup/serving)

Thick meat-cheese filling with firm bread

~p: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

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soups

Water based

(1 cup/serving)

Milk based

(1 cup/serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

V~etibles

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (M cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes (Y, cup/serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch

Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy, spaghetti sauce, etc.

Creamy type

Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard ~:::i;i::;=:i::c;r cu5mrd)

Tip: Do not cover

Griddle Foods

Beve~es

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Defrosti~ Guide

1.Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages maybe defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting.

2.After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin wing or leg areas may be necessary.

3.Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running water until giblets can be removed.

4.When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

(5-lbs.)12

12 to 14

4 to 5 per lb.

5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

Turn meat after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes mores.

Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place wrapped package in oven. firn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

~ultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut Up (21A to 3Yz-lbs.)

Whole (2fi to 3%-lbs. )

Cornish hen

Duckling

Turkey

4% t. 5% ~r lb. 4M to 5% per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over chicken. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package over after first half of time.

Place wrapped duc~ing in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time, remove wrapper and shield warm area$ with foil. Turn turkey breast side up for second half of time. Run cool water into cavity until giblets and neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

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fih & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (l-lb.)

Heat & serve rolls (7-oz. pkg.) Coffee cake (11 to 14%-oz. ) Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.) Sweet rolls (8% to 12-oz. ) Doughnuts (1 to 3)

Doughnuts, glazed (1 box of 12)

French toast (2 slices)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer (17-OZ.)

Cake, filled or topped, 1 layer (12% to 16-02.)

Pound cake (11 ???A-oz. )

Cheesecake, plain or fruit top (17 to 19-oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Fruit or nut pie (8-in. ) Cream or custard pie (14-oz.)

fruit

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Convenience Food Guide

1.Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe containers (glass or plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.

2.Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high, and place in microwave safe container.

3.Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times together. Check at minimum time.

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Meat

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Wsta, Rice

Poultry

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir after half of time.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

Stir after 5 minutes.

Sauces, Gravies

Place on microwave trivet or dish.

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish. Add 1/2 cup liquid or liquid from can. Cover.

Use container size and amounts of water, milk, butter and salt on package. Cover. After heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding extra 1 or 2 tablespoons dry mix.

To Defrost: Place souffle upside down in pie plate.

To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups. Souffles are done when centers are set.

Check to see that potatoes are NW IN FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.

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Meak

1.Always use microwave safe dish, plastic or glass.

2.Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

Beef

Stir after half of time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange % to l-in. apart in circle around edge of dish.

Oblong dish: arrange % to l-in. apart. Rotate dish 1/2 turn afier balf of time.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired, add browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Roask

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables, if desired, after half of time. Recover and finish.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn over after half of time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables in broth.

Turn over and shield ends if necessary after half of time. Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If desired, brush with browning sauce or agent before cooking.

%rk

% to 1 min. 14 to 16 min. total

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between layers of paper towels in oblong dish.

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Lamb

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in preheated dish. Turn meat at half of time.

Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Veal

Chops

(See lamb chops above.)

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Poultry

1.Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do not use trivet for cooking turkey breast.

2.Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to stand 20 minutes.

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Cornish Hens

Shield bottom of legs, wings and tail. Microwave breast side down for first half of time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.

Bma&

1.Crust on breads will be soft, outside color of foods will be same as color of batter (outsides will not brown). If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, cbopped nuts or other topping for brown color. Or, increase brown color on upside

down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French fried onion rings.

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

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MS and Cheese

1.Prepare eggs many ways in the microwave oven, see below. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2.Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode.

3.Cook eggs just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.

Basic White Sauce: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in l-quart glass measure. Microwave at High (10) 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradually stir in 1 cup of milk. Microwave at High (10)4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute until thick and bubbly.

~h and Seafood

1.Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes before serving.

2.Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. or use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

3.Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

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Vqetibles

1.Always use microwave safe cookware, glass or plastic. Cook most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes cooked in their skins and watery vegetables which need no water added for steam.

2.Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving.

3.Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture. Minimum time on guide gives fresh taste and crisp-tender texture. For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time or longer.

4.Size of pieces affects cooking time. Large pieces generally take longer than small uniform pieces.

5.Just as when cooking conventionally, vegetable mixtures should have similar densities or degrees of firmness in order to cook together successfully. Firm, crisp vegetables like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli microwave together well. If microwaving a firm vegetable with a soft one (carrots and peas, for example) cut the carrots in julienne strips so they will cook as fast as the peas. Or, start cooking larger carrot pieces first, and add peas during last few minutes.

Slices, pieces (l-lb.) (2-lbs.)

Whole, halves or large, starchy vegetables (Wtatoes, winter squash, cauliflower, etc. )

(l-lb., 3 to 4) (2-lbs. ,6 to 8)

Watery (Tomatoes, summer squash) (l-lb., 3 to 4) (2-lbs., 6 to 8)

Vegetable Casseroles (With raw vegetables) (With precooked vegetables)

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. If frozen, reduce time 3 to 5 minutes because vegetables are blanched.

Prick skin of potatoes before cooking.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional water needed.

Use large enough casserole to allow for boiling in dish.

Gmvies & Sauces

1.Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top, they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding an extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup

of liquid.

2.Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.

3.Vary basic white sauce (see page 23) by adding cheese, e= yolks, cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

Thin, liquid sauces (au jus, clam, etc.) (1 cup)

Melted butter sauces, clarified butter

(% cup)

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.

Microwave butter just to melt. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and use clear top layer.

1.Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic),

2.For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave oven. Add regular amount salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3.For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water and salt as with conventional boiling.

4.Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

5.Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.

& Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.

Cereal

1.Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic). Use large enough container to avoid spillover.

2.Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.

3.Do not cover (prevents spillover).

4.Stir half-way through cooking time.

N~E: To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for Y2 to 1 minute.

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Cakes and Desserfi

1.Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

2.Before adding batter, grease dishes but do not flour. Or, for easy removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel.

3.Crust on cakes will be soft. Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is desirable for frosting.

4.Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

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Canties

1.Aways use microwave safe glass cookwa~. For easy cleanup, melt chocolate in paper wrap~m m side up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.

2.Candies which are boded become very hot; be sure to handle cooking containers carefully.

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Microwave Utemil/Cookware Guide

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics, such as: Rubbermaid

Glass jars, such as for baby foods,

vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad dressing

Cooking ground beef (colander).

Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby food in jars, especially meat and egg mixtures. Remove metal caps to warm syrup.

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain,

Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor Hocking Microware, Bangor

Plastics, Mister Microwave, Nordic

Ware, Republic, Tara, Wearever Nupac

Paper or Styrofoam Plates and Cups

Oven Glass such as: Anchor Hocking, Fire King, Glassbake, Heller, Jena, Pyrex

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle by Corning, Dansk Generation, Denby, El Camino, Franciscan, International Stoneware, Lenox Temperware, Marsh, Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Corning Centura, Fitz and Floyd

Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine,

Dishes with metal trim

Paper Towels and Napkins,

Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic (Pyroceram), such as: Corning Ware, Progression G. by Noritake

Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags,

Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as: El Camino,

F.B. Rogers, Heller, Marsh Industries,

Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and some cooking. Avoid metal rings or decorations on dinnerware.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Use wax paper as light covering to hold in steam.

Cooking and heating.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking and heating.

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The Efiawt Feature

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METAL I METAL

FILTERFILTER

COO~P LIGHT

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space.

To remove grease filter, grasp the ???finger hold??? on the filter and slide to the rear.

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Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

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To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

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Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

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To clean grease filter, soak, then agitate fil;er in hot detergent solution. Don???t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. Hlters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never oDerate vour hood without the filte; in pl~ce. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces ofien. Use a warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this. Ammonia will tend to darken metal.

Groundi~

Imtructiom

REMOVE SCREW

To replace cooktop light in hood, first disconnect fiwer at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (Part No. WB2X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (Part No. 40SllN/1) which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking off 3 screws which hold it in place.

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Remove bulb and replace with

a 30-watt GE bulb (Part No. WB2X4235) available from your GE supplier. Secure light housing with screw.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. 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 installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING???improper

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk o~electric =hoc~.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the groundin~ instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circ~ce cut or remove the third @round) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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m- Questiom?

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*Sm or vapor escaping ~m around the door.

*L~t ~~on ~und d~r or

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??? Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

??? D-g oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

??? Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It???s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center???

8~262~

consumer information service

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If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We???re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details???including

your phone number???to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still??? not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELE~RIC MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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 repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth

year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement 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.

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.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@ servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,

GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC- HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED ??? servicetriPstoyourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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, toil free:

GE Answer Center??? 800.626.2000

consumer information service

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

??? Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state???s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager???Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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