GE JES1144WY User's Manual
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1. GE Appliances JES1144WY Microwave Oven Part No 164D3370P023 Pub No 49 40022 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Safety Inforrration For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8 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 door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by an2. We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside 12 the oven GE amp You A Service Partnership Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in justa few minutes This Owner s M anual can tell you how KY Read this M anual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips You ll find many answers to common problems here Ifyou review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Q If You Need Service Ifyou 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 section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7
3. In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Vegetable Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut Amount 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears lear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 2 to 6 min 1 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 1l to 3 min per ear 3 to 6 min 7 to 10 min 3 to 6 min 9 to 12 min 2 to 4min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 2 to 5 min 5 to 9 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 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 Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time
4. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages firstand you may not need to call for service Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed Press START after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press PAUSE OFF already in oven and PAUSE OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after pressing TIME COOK entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK PAUSE OFF was pressed Reset cooking program accidentally and press START Food weight not entered Make sure you have after pressing AUTO entered food weight DEFROST after pressing AUTO DEFROST 29 UOR UON JES ul i SUOI sly Argoon oL ion Before you call for service Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Safety h Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power 5 levels other than high i Du
5. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils SUO on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and supportin place SON ps BUND sly GupoousayyQnaiL 27 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven lo o ig ef l g ibaileg A ing 28 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door 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 Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Before you call for service Q Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start
6. In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 14qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes UOR UON JES Au I PINGI SUO SON ps IAURT sly GUROOLSO NOL 19 Inf fi le o Ja ef l g ibaileg ing 20 About the time features Add 1 Minute waa You can use this feature two ways It will add 1 minute to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 1 minute of cooking time About the convenience features Popcorn ES To use the Popcom feature l Use only with prepackaged microwave popcom weighing 1 5 to 3 5 ounces Follow package instructions Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN once for a regular 3 5 ounce package of popcorn twice for a light regular 3 0 3 5 ounce package three times for a single 1 75 ounce package or four times for a light single 1 5 1 75 ounce package The oven star
7. and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover yN Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Improper installation Damage to the product caused by Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God N abused misused or used for other Incidental or consequential damage to N than the intended purpose or used personal property caused by possible commercially defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Sones IAURT 31 ions Safety ih ion Qoerating li ing Tips Troubh ce Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair
8. 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 Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Notall plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face 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
9. are careful in using them If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet Qoerating Instructions The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too Troubleshooting Tips REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS i OOM S IAURT D Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven That s important because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours fora long time to come
10. days a week Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safety Precautions 25 j IV el enema ce ee tre 4 i ROOUS a reer ele ee 45 Microwave Safe Cookware 6 7 Grounding Instructions 8 Q Adapter Plugs aaaea 9 Extension Cords 4 10 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Oven 14 15 Changing Power Level 16 Time Features 17 20 Convenience Features 20 23 Other Features 24 25 Microwave Terms 26 Q Care and Cleaning 27 28 8 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 29 30 X Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 30 a Customer Service Maman ye cetera 31 Service Telephone Numbers 45 Back Cover 8 13 ion About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Safety l 1000 Watts BRE g ing F cov Tr on 6 mu Features of the Oven Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Touch Control Panel Display appearance may vary Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Convenience G
11. if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded 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 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using 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 appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada use of an adapter plug However if Align large prongs slots lt you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a LO TEM PORARY CONNECTION may be SEP made to a properly grounded two Ensure paper oenn prong wall receptacle by the use ofa TEMPORARY berorallicel UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall rece
12. service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 TDD 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility N Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Nm Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 en Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation N Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow b these three steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Korea 1 97 cG
13. After heating let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby 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 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 narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not o
14. crowave oven unless in a special 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 microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs ina microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave 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 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 SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point They can actually get superheated and not bubble atall Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it To prevent this from happening and causing injury do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup
15. he oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers 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 the 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 See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children S I SUOI SON ps IA UQT D Sly Gugooysemn oL on IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ions Safety l ii ARCING If you see arcing press the PAUSE OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your mi
16. ice during defrost the oven signals At each 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 This 5 minute stand time is set automatically Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 A 8 J 9 10 6 11 i 12 13 8 14 15 9 23 UOR UON JES Au I PNGA SUO SON ps IAURT lt d GuROOLSO NOL Inf fi lo o ges l g idaileg ing 24 About the other features CN AUTO START Da DOO MO D IN AUTO START DDG DOO DDD D D START Clock Press CLOCK AUTO START to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving Press CLOCK AUTO START Enter time of day Press CLOCK AUTO START Auto Start Auto Start allows you to delay the start of cooking up to 12 hours Press TIME COOK and enter amount of cooking time Auto Startcan only be used with Time Cook Press CLOCK AUTO START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 4 Press START The time of day will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time NOTE If the oven do
17. ium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter About the time features I 1 i 5 DDO OSs MOD D o START Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility Press TIME COOK Enter cooking time Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook Il amp Ill Let you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 oD O11 o Press START or to set a third cooking stage repeat steps 4 6 and press START Time Cook will count down first followed by Time Cook Il then Time Cook Ill UORELLUQ I Bes Gui I PINGI SUO SON ps IAURT OD sdiy Augooyserm oL 17 Inf fi lo
18. ll thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small D 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 eshooting Tips Tr 30 GE Microwave Oven Warranty Gute 4 warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers aG Oran authorized Customer Care technician For service DSi call 800 GE CARES UOR UON JES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this original purchase one year limited warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor to replace the defective part You will be responsible for any in home service costs Four Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to oi For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this fifth year from the date four year limited warranty you will be responsible for of the original purchase any labor or in home service costs SUOI For the above limited w arranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Service Center or a General Electric Customer Care servicer
19. nas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces 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 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 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air OREO JES out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Au I PNGA 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
20. o Jellal aileg ing 18 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted Time Comments Asparagus 5 to 8 min Med High 7 4to7 min In 1qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole Vegetable Amount fresh spears 11b frozen spears 10 oz package Beans fresh green 1 Ib cut in half frozen green 10 oz package frozen lima 10 0z package fresh whole 1 bunch fresh cut 1 bunch 1 4 to 14 Ibs fresh spears 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs frozen 10 0z package chopped frozen spears 10 oz package Cabbage fresh 1 medium head about 2 Ibs wedges Carrots fresh sliced 11b frozen 10 0z package Cauliflow er flowerets 1 medium head fresh whole 1 medium head frozen 10 oz package 10 to 15 min 4 to 8 min 4 to 8 min 16 to 22 min 5 to 9 min 7 to 11 min 4to 7 min 4to 7 min 6 to 10 min 5 to 9 min 4 to 8 min 3 to 7 min 7 to 11 min 7 to 15 min 3 to 7 min In 1qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water
21. or is opened after setting Auto Start the oven will beep until the oven door is closed There is no need to press START to reset the timer 1 to m iw DDG Do DLD PAUSE OFF Timer Hold This pad performs two functions It operates as a minute timer It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Timer Hold feature operates without microwave energy How to Use as a Minute Timer Press TIM ER HOLD Enter the amount of time you want to count down Press START When the time is up the Timer will signal How to Use to Seta Holding Time You can seta holding time between Defrost and Time Cook from one second to 99 minutes Press AUTO DEFROST Enter food weight using Conversion Guide Press TIMER HOLD Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold Press TIME COOK Enter cooking time Press START lt m Cn cv Pause Off Press once to pause cooking all settings will be saved Press START to continue cooking Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings UOR UON JES Au I PNGA SUO SON Pps BUND sdy Augos oL 25 Inf fi le o Jellal aileg ing 26 Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like anten
22. power level may also be changed during time countdown Press TIME COOK Enter cooking time Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range 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 Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or 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 Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Med
23. ptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance S I SUOI SON ps BUND sly Augos oL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting Safety Infomation from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord g g g Extension cords may be used ifyou
24. tomatically UOR UON JES Au I PINGI SUO SON ps IAURT OD lt d GUuROOLSO NOL 21 lo o Jellal ele g ing 22 About the convenience features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 4 servings of previously cooked foods Press REHEAT once for a plate of leftovers twice for a CID C2 casserole three times for soups sauces or four times for vegetables C3 C4 For casseroles soups sauces and vegetables press 1 2 3 or 4to reheat 1 4 servings D Press START START Reheat Guide Food Type Select Amount 1 Plate of leftovers Automatically selects 1 plate 2 Casseroles Press 1 2 3 or 4 for 1 4 8 oz servings 3 Soups or sauces Press 1 2 3 or 4 for 1 4 8 oz servings 4 Vegetables Press 1 2 3 or 4 for 1 4 1 2 cup servings Comments Cover with wax paper Stir before serving Stir before serving Stir before serving 666 AUTO DEFROST DDG OSes COA Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish Press AUTO DEFROST Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Tw
25. ts immediately Beverage WS The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage LP that is at room temperature BEVERAGE Press BEVERAGE once for a 3 4 ounce beverage or twice for a 6 8 ounce beverage The oven starts automatically Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care FROZEN DINNER KKK hama Or E Frozen Dinner Use only with commercially prepared frozen dinners made for microwave ovens Follow package instructions Press FROZEN DINNER once for a 7 10 ounce dinner or twice for a 10 12 ounce dinner A frozen dinner packaged in an aluminum foil tray can be heated in your oven if the tray is no higher than 3 4 and does not come closer than one inch from the oven walls Pizza The Pizza feature is for reheating 1 to 4 slices of pizza Press PIZZA once for one slice of pizza twice for two slices three times for three slices or four times for four slices Bacon The Bacon feature cooks 2 4 slices of bacon To cook more slices use Time Cook For two slices of bacon press BACON once For four slices press BACON twice Bacon cooked with the Bacon feature may be very hot Remove with care Potato The Potato feature cooks up to four 6 8 ounce potatoes Press POTATO The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing POTATO a second time for 2 potatoes and a third time for 3 4 potatoes The oven starts au
26. uide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven o f TIME COOK g N POWER LEVEL _ _ _ amp y 9 POPCORN Ox Ox ol ol AUTO DEFROST BEVERAGE BACON POTATO POPCORN BEVERAGE el 9 f SS BACON POTATO Cooking Controls FROZEN DINNER KK i f AUTO DEFROST REHEAT 644 LY l Time Features Press TIME COOK Press 1 3 times ADD 1MIN POWER LEVEL Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN Starts autom BEVERAGE Starts autom FROZEN DINNER Starts autom PIZZA Starts autom BACON Starts autom POTATO Starts autom REHEAT Press 1 4 times AUTO DEFROST Food weight You can microwave by time or with the convenience features Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Enter Amount of cooking time Starts automatically Power level 1 10 atically atically atically atically atically atically Option Regular light regular single or light single package 3 4 oz or 6 8 oz beverage 7 10 oz or 10 12 oz dinner 1 4 slices 2 4 slices 1 4 servings Plate casserole soups vegetables 1 4 servings 15 i SOON Ups AUT D Inf fi o o gq ef g i 8 elo g ing 16 About changing the power level START The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK The
27. using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations Do not microwave empty containers Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision S i SUOI Son ps IA UQT DO Sly GUROOLSO NOL on jons Safety l je Qoerating i ing Tips Tr IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an 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 Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
28. vercook 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 present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat S I SUOI 2NPS IA UQT D Sly Gugooysemn oL on h jars Qoerating li ing Tips Tr IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING M ICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE 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 microwaving Ifyou are not sure ifa dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins
29. yone except properly qualified service personnel Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s M anual Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion ofa heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if itis not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 industrial use Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in t
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