GE Monogram Microwave Oven ZW2000 User Manual

Use and Care Guide  
for  
Series  
Built-In  
Microwave  
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Introduction  
Your new Monogram microwave oven makes  
an eloquent statement of style, convenience and  
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose  
it for its purity of design, practical cooking features  
or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these  
reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram microwave  
oven’s superior blend of form and function will  
delight you for years to come.  
The Monogram microwave oven was designed  
to provide the flexibility to blend in with your  
kitchen  
The information on the following pages will help  
you operate and  
your microwave oven  
properly.  
For a listing of dealers—or if you have other  
questions—please call the GE Answer  
(800.626.2000).  
Contents  
Adapter Plugs .............................28  
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Microwaving Tips ..................6  
Minute/Second Timer ..........10  
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Aluminum Foil  
........................5, 17  
Appliance Registration .................3  
Care and Cleaning ................28, 29  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8,9  
Consumer Services .....................34  
Control Panel ............................8, 9  
Extension Cords ..........................28  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................7  
Grounding Instructions ...............28  
Microwave Cooking .........6, 10–27  
Add 30 Seconds ...................12  
Auto  
Power Levels  
............8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18,20  
Model and Serial Number  
Location .................................7  
Oven Light Replacement ............30  
Oven Shelf  
........5-7, 13,21,22,24,27-29  
Precautions to Avoid Possible  
Exposure to Excessive Microwave  
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................3  
Problem Solver  
...........................31  
Auto Defrost ..................16, 17  
Safety Instructions ....................4–6  
Automatic Cooking Control  
Guide ..............................24, 25  
Temperature Probe  
............5,7,9, 10, 14,15, 18, 19,29  
Auto Reheat ...................21, 22  
Auto Roast .....................18, 19  
Warranty .....................................35  
Auto  
Cooking by Temperature 14, 15  
Cooking by 12  
............12  
Questions?  
Call GE Answer Center  
800.626.2000  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
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7.  
Microwave power output  
of this oven is 800 watts.  
Defrosting by Time ..............20  
Delayed Cooking .................10  
Express Cook Feature ..........12  
Test Procedure)  
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Write down the model and serial numbers.  
Before using your oven,  
read this book  
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new  
microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to  
your questions.  
See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial  
number location. 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:  
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write  
(include your phone number):  
Model Number  
Consumer Affairs  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Serial Number  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls  
concerning your microwave oven.  
Save time and money.  
If you received a damaged oven...  
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you  
the oven.  
Before you request service...  
Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists causes of  
minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.  
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.  
It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need 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  
Please be certain that it is.  
Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225  
PRECAUTIONS  
EXPOSURE  
MICROWAVE  
It  
oven  
is no damage to  
properly and that  
(1) door  
to  
It is  
to  
or tamper with  
If you need service...  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the  
details—including your phone number—to:  
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the  
back of this book.  
Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances  
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225  
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.  
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:  
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.  
Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will  
solve the problem.  
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel  
20 North  
Drive, Chicago, IL 60606  
.
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INSTRUCTIONS  
Read  
before  
this  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should followed, including  
following:  
Do  
power  
operate this appliance if it has a damaged  
or plug, is properly,  
has been damaged dropped.  
*
door surface cleaning instructions in  
and Cleaning section(s) of book.  
burns, electric shock, fire, injury persons  
or  
to excessive microwave energy:  
This appliance should be serviced only by  
personnel. Contact nearest  
Read and  
the specific Precautions  
authorized service facility for examination,  
repair or adjustment.  
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave  
Energy section  
the previous page.  
As with any appliance,  
supervision is  
This appliance must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet. See the  
Grounding Instructions section.  
necessary when  
by children.  
To reduce the risk of  
in the  
cavity:  
Use this appliance  
for its intended use as  
—Do not overcook food. Carefully  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This  
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat  
appliance if paper, plastic or other  
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
or cook food, and is  
or industrial use.  
intended for laboratory  
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper  
bags before placing bags in oven.  
plastic  
For best operation, plug this appliance into  
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering  
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit  
breaker.  
—Do not  
your microwave oven to dry  
newspapers.  
—Da not use recycled paper products. Recycled  
towels, napkins and waxed paper can  
contain metal  
or ignite.  
which may cause arcing  
not mount this appliance over a sink.  
products containing nylon or  
Install or locate this appliance  
in  
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may  
also ignite,  
with the provided Installation  
Instructions.  
—Do not pop popcorn your microwave oven  
*
Do not cover or block  
openings on the  
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory  
or unless you popcorn labeled for use in  
microwave ovens.  
Do  
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.  
—Do  
overcook potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to  
your oven.  
This microwave/convection  
is not  
approved or tested for marine use.  
—Do not operate the oven while empty to  
damage to the oven and the  
of  
Do not  
anything directly on top of  
the microwave oven surface when the  
is in operation.  
by accident  
oven should  
a
minute two, no harm is done. However, try to  
avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it  
Do not immerse  
cord or plug in water.  
saves  
and prolongs the life of the oven.  
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
—Do not use the  
not leave  
storage purposes. Do  
products, cooking utensils or  
Do not  
power cord hangover edge of table  
counter.  
food in the oven when not in use.  
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without  
especially meat and  
—Remove  
oven when  
in  
of  
mixtures.  
not store or cook with shelf on  
Product damage may result.  
cooking pouches and tightly  
plastic bags should be  
pierced or  
—Use pot holders  
handling  
shelf  
as directed by package. they are not,  
could burst during or immediately after  
cookware. They may be hot.  
—Do  
microwave browning dish on shelf.  
could overheat.  
rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic  
storage containers should be at  
partially  
seal. When  
uncovered  
cooking with  
forma  
tightly  
—Use the shelf  
when cooking on two levels.  
shelf is positioned properly  
wrap, remove covering carefully and  
steam away from hands and face.  
inside  
Use of  
Popcorn feature:  
foods and steam  
‘‘~:::z  
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat Popcorn sections).  
Be careful when opening  
any containers of hot food, including  
popcorn bags, cooking  
and  
boxes. To prevent possible injury,  
direct steam away from hands  
and, face.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
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. ”  
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating  
or rearranging.  
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are  
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce  
If you are not  
sure if a dish is  
potatoes, egg yolks  
bursting.  
chicken livers to prevent  
microwave-safe,  
use this test:  
Place in the oven  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make  
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
both the dish you  
are testing and a  
glass measuring  
cup filled with one  
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.  
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FEATURES OF YOUR  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
(For all defrost and cook cycles except  
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven  
will display “End” ‘and beep once a minute until you  
either open the oven door or touch the  
pad.  
1.0 Cubic Foot  
Oven Interior  
4
/
5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.  
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the  
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods  
on two levels.  
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be  
securely closed for oven to operate.  
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves  
confined in oven.  
6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.  
For detailed information on each feature, see  
Your Touch Control Panel section.  
3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must  
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven  
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.  
7. Oven Floor.  
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on  
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate  
is located on the front of the oven seen when the door  
is open.  
4. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal  
food temperature. The probe must be used when  
cooking by temperature or Auto Roast cooking.  
All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:  
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.  
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may  
occur while operating at power levels other than high.  
Light reflection around door or outer case.  
Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.  
During cooking you will hear “cracking” and  
“popping” noises which are nothing more than  
normal expansion of the oven.  
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.  
At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a  
slight thump. This is normal.  
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL  
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with  
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.  
AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START  
for quick reheating of prepared foods.  
10.  
TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount  
of time using automatic power level 10 or change  
power level after setting time.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
11. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then  
number pad for desired code number, and oven  
automatically microwaves at  
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code  
number and food weight. The oven automatically  
sets power levels and defrosting time.  
power levels and determines the proper amount  
of cooking time until the food is done and oven  
shuts off.  
POWER LEVEL. 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.  
12. START. Touch this pad to begin any function.  
13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O  
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.  
TIMER. This feature uses no  
microwave energy while it functions as both  
a kitchen timer or as a holding period between  
defrost and time or temperature cooking.  
4.  
5.  
The Clock Display  
feature cannot be  
used while a cooking feature is in use.  
14. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter time  
of day or cooking time, internal food temperature  
when using probe, oven temperature, power level,  
cooking codes and food weights.  
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  
15. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30  
will appear in display.  
pads 1, 3, and O and  
seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.  
Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to  
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.  
16. AUTO START. Allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up  
to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be  
used like an alarm clock.  
EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through  
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power  
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for  
2 minutes at power level 10.  
6.  
17.  
Use the temperature  
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.  
When internal food temperature reaches  
oven shows temperature until preset temperature  
is reached and holds temperature for up to  
one hour.  
7.  
8.  
When touched, it stops the oven  
and erases all settings except time of day.  
DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or  
temperature during cooking functions, doneness  
code words, preheat code words, power level  
being used, cooking mode and instructions.  
18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and  
desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature  
cook meat with automatic preset program.  
POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to  
cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.  
9.  
19. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic  
power level 3, or change power level after  
entering time.  
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Temperature Probe  
When You Plug in the Oven  
Appears in the Display  
The panel displays five 8’s on the upper portion and  
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After  
15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears  
Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or  
function is being used.  
in the upper portion. Touch the  
the clock and oven is for use.  
pad, set  
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.  
Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you  
programmed a function that doesn’t need the probe.  
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence  
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the  
pad.  
Clock Display  
Feature  
The Clock Display  
Feature allows you to turn the the clock display  
on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the O number pad  
to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot  
be used while a cooking feature is in use.  
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HOW TO USE THE  
Using a Holding Time  
The Minute/Second Timer  
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to  
program a “holding time” between microwave  
cooking functions. The time can range from one  
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding  
or standing time may be found in some of your  
own recipes.  
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing  
functions:  
It operates as a minute timer.  
It can be set to delay cooking.  
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.  
The Minute/Second Timer operates without  
microwave energy.  
Programming Delayed Cooking  
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call  
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,  
touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For  
example, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time.  
Step 1: Touch  
TIMER pad.  
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes  
and no seconds).  
Touch  
TIMER  
enter number of minutes  
delaying a  
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting  
down.  
to delay cooking. Touch START.  
temperature cooking function which uses the  
temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food  
before touching START.  
Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,”  
and display shows time of day.  
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook  
Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for  
ten minutes.  
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for  
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook  
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:  
Step 6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.  
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.  
TIME  
COOK  
Step 2: Touch the TIME  
DEFROST pad.  
TIME  
DEFROST  
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of  
cooking time.  
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes  
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on  
power level 3 but can be changed by touching the  
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)  
Step 8: Touch START. As each  
function is automatically performed,  
START  
oven display shows instructions  
entered and the function. When  
time is up, the oven signals and  
flashes “End.”  
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by  
touching the  
TIMER pad.  
TIMER  
Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program  
NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work  
while Auto Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,  
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.  
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another  
program is running. First setup the other program and  
touch START. Then touch the  
TIMER pad.  
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the  
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will  
automatically begin within three seconds.  
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Time Cook  
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected  
amount of time.  
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.)  
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most  
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make  
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.  
START  
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 metal  
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes  
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 6: Open the door.  
decoration and is  
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply  
close the door and press START to resume cooking.  
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset  
the timer to resume cooking.  
microwave-safe (refer  
to Microwaving Tips  
section). Place cup in  
oven and close door.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.  
How to Change Power Level  
TIME  
COOK  
After setting cooking time, touch POWER  
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new  
power level. Then touch START.  
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,  
0
and O for one minute.  
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Using the Time Cook II Feature  
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time  
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if  
you want to change power levels during your cooking  
operations. Here’s how to do it.  
How to Change Power Level  
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL  
pad, then touch desired number for new power level.  
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe  
container and close the door.  
Step 7: Touch START.  
Step 8: “POWER 10’7 is displayed and Cook Time 1  
is shown counting down.  
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.  
TIME  
Step 9: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second  
power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown  
counting down.  
COOK  
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,  
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.  
Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and  
flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.  
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK pad.  
Step 5: Set your second cook time.  
Step 6: Change the power level.  
Step 11: Open the door.  
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply  
close the door and press START to resume cooking.  
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset  
the timer to resume cooking.  
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The Express Cook Feature  
Add 30 Seconds  
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides  
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set  
time for 1-5 minutes.  
a convenient way to extend cooking  
time by 30 seconds while the oven  
timer is counting down. It will add  
30 seconds to the time shown each  
time the pad is touched.  
ADD 30  
SECONDS  
To Express Cook your food or beverage:  
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that  
corresponds with the amount of your desired  
cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch  
the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.  
Step 2: Touch the START pad.  
The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and  
shut off at the end of the programmed time.  
How to Use Auto Start  
The Auto Start feature allows you to program  
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of  
day—up to a 12-hour delay.  
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.  
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the  
correct time of day.)  
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.  
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.  
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will  
automatically start at the desired time.  
AUTO  
START  
How to Use Reminder  
Step 3: Touch START  
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm  
clock, without starting the oven.  
pad. The reminder is  
now set at the time you  
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to  
leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.  
programmed, and will  
signal you at that time  
with a beeping sound  
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.  
until you open the door or touch the  
The display will show REM until the oven door is  
pad.  
AUTO  
START  
opened or  
is touched. The  
time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START  
pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the  
CLOCK pad.  
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind  
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the  
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to  
12 hours later).  
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Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn  
sensor automatically calculates the  
cooking time.  
NOTE:  
Use of the  
with the Popcorn program  
START  
is NOT recommended.  
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only  
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.  
After the popcorn  
sensor detects steam,  
the oven signals and  
displays remaining  
cooking time needed.  
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the  
microwave popcorn.  
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of  
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed  
by the package instructions. Close oven door.  
Step 5: When cooking  
is completed, the oven  
signals and flashes  
“End.” Open the door  
and remove the  
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.  
POPCORN  
popcorn.  
“POP” flashes on  
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,  
there is a simple adjustment you can make.  
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is  
another adjustment you can make.  
Touch the POPCORN  
pad and then touch  
number pad 9. The  
appear on the display  
with a plus sign beside  
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking  
time is being provided.  
it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking  
time is being provided.  
Press the START pad.  
Press the START pad.  
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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for  
many foods.  
takes the guesswork out of cooking,  
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”  
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from  
Use  
to cook a variety of foods to  
to  
and maintains that temperature for up  
pad.  
the desired finished food temperature. The Time  
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,  
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook  
precisely with the probe.  
to one hour or until you touch the  
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when  
preset food temperature is reached.  
The Temperature Probe  
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that  
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its  
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The  
probe must be used when using  
Cable  
End  
or Auto Roast. See How to Use the Temperature  
Probe section for proper use of your probe.  
How to Use the Temperature Probe  
Place the probe so that the point  
rests in the center of the thickest  
meaty part of the roast, or into  
the cut end or meatiest part  
of boneless ham or lamb. The  
point should not touch bone, fat  
or gristle. For bone-in ham or  
lamb, insert the probe into the  
center of the lowest large muscle  
or joint.  
For dishes such as meatloaf or  
casserole, insert the probe into  
the center.  
Insert the probe into the meatiest  
part of the inner thigh, below  
and parallel to the leg of a  
whole turkey.  
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How to  
Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium  
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe  
Step 5: Touch START. If internal  
temperature of the roast is less than  
display will show “COOL”;  
securely in oven wall. Close the door.  
START  
Step 2: Touch  
if temperature is  
or above,  
COOK  
HOLD  
display shows temperature  
counting up.  
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Step 6: When  
and-display  
temperature.  
is reached, the oven will sound  
The oven will then hold the  
Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for  
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.  
Touch 5 for medium power.  
Step 7: Touch the  
to stop the cycle.  
pad  
POWER  
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
OFF  
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.  
Cooking Tips  
Use a lower power level; foods will heat more  
evenly though requiring more time.  
Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,  
even heating.  
Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted  
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used  
in frozen foods.  
Questions and Answers  
Q. Why did  
flash on the display after I  
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not  
inserted in food?  
touched the START pad?  
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage  
A.  
will flash if you don’t seat the cable  
end of the probe securely into the receptacle  
in the oven wall or if you touch the  
the oven.  
pad and forget to use the probe.  
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AUTO DEFROST  
Auto Defrost  
The oven calculates defrosting  
time and changes power levels  
during defrosting to give even  
defrosting results.  
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.  
Enter the food weight in  
pounds and tenths of a pound  
(see Conversion Guide). Then  
touch the START pad.  
With the Auto Defrost feature,  
the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power  
levels for you.  
How to Set Auto Defrost  
Twice  
1: Remove food from package, place in oven on  
-
defrosting, the oven  
beeps 4 times and  
flashes.  
Follow the directions in  
the Auto Defrost Guide  
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then  
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting  
continues during  
microwave-safe dish and  
Step 2: Touch the AUTO  
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DEFROST pad.  
AUTO  
DEFROST  
display.)  
Step 3: Enter weight. For example,  
touch number pads 1 and 2 for  
weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,  
3 ounces. See Conversion Guide  
below.)  
When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes  
“End” remains on display  
and oven beeps 4 times.  
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened  
or pad is touched.  
Step 4: Touch the START pad.  
Display shows defrost time  
counting down.  
START  
Conversion Guide  
Time  
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to  
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the  
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are  
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.  
If the weight of food is stated in  
pounds and ounces, the ounces  
must be converted to tenths  
(.1) of a pound.  
Pounds  
Ounces  
1–2  
3
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
& 5  
6-7  
8
9-1o  
11  
12-13  
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AUTO DEFROST  
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.  
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check  
food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas  
with small pieces of foil.  
RECOMMENDED  
FOODS  
MIN.–MAX.  
WEIGHT  
INSTRUCTIONS  
STAND TIME  
5 minutes  
2 minutes  
5 minutes  
Chops  
Separate.  
where necessary.  
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Ground Meat  
0.1- 6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and  
break  
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Beef Patties  
Turnover  
defrosted pieces.  
Remove  
5 minutes  
0 . 1  
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Roast  
Ribs  
0.1 -6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
Turn over and shield.  
30–90 minutes  
5 minutes  
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted  
pieces. Shield if necessary.  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
Turn over and shield.  
and remove defrosted  
Steak  
Stew  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
0.1 -6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
Turn over and shield.  
Turn over and shield.  
Whole Chicken  
20 minutes in  
refrigerator; run  
cold water in  
cavity.  
Turkey Breast  
(breast side up)  
5 minutes  
0 . 1  
Separate  
Chicken Pieces  
10 minutes;  
run cold water  
in cavity.  
Turn over and shield where necessary.  
0.1 -6.0  
hens (whole)  
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5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0  
Turn over and shield.  
hens (split)  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
0.1 -6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
0.1 -6.0  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.  
Turn over and shield tail and head.  
Fish fillets  
Shrimp, scallops  
Whole fish  
5 minutes;  
hold under cold  
water.  
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.  
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
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Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to  
the desired serving temperature. Unlike  
which uses a single power level,  
Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which  
automatically switch during roasting, thus  
providing even, tender cooking results without  
overcooking.  
Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should  
be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures  
are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved  
by time.  
How to Use the Temperature Probe  
For dishes such as meatloaf or  
casserole, insert the probe into  
the center.  
Insert the probe into the meatiest  
Place the probe so that the point  
rests in the center of the thickest  
meaty part of the roast, or into the  
cut end or the meatiest part of  
boneless ham or lamb. The point  
should not touch bone, fat or  
part of the inner thigh, below and  
parallel to the leg of a whole  
turkey.  
gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb,  
insert the probe into the center of  
the lowest large muscle or joint.  
How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium  
1: Insert the  
Step 3: When you select  
Auto Roast codes 1 or 2,  
the oven signals with 4  
beeps and  
probe  
into the food. Insert  
probe securely in the  
oven wall outlet and  
close the oven door.  
> \  
flashes on the display  
when it’s time to turn  
the roast over. After  
CODE  
turn the roast, close the door  
and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook  
after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)  
Step 2: Touch the AUTO ROAST  
pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch  
START. (See the “Auto Roast  
Guide” for complete list of  
recommended codes.)  
Step 4: After a  
food  
temperature is reached  
the oven beeps 4 times  
AUTO  
ROAST  
CODE  
and  
the display.  
appears on  
NOTE: By touching  
Step 5: Food will be  
held at this temperature  
for 60 minutes. The  
oven then beeps 4 times  
and “End” appears.  
pad during cooking,  
the meat’s internal  
FOOD  
CODE  
temperature will be  
displayed. (“COOL”  
will be displayed until meat reaches  
When pad  
is released, doneness code reappears on the display.  
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Auto Roast Guide  
Place meats in a  
dish. (Refer to package  
of cooking bag.)  
in microwave-safe  
for proper use  
Recommended codes are shown below.  
Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.  
Minimum Final  
Time  
(minutes per pound)  
Hold*  
Minutes  
Doneness  
Display  
Food  
Temp.  
Code  
Beef (5 lb. max.)  
Tender Roast  
Medium  
1
13-15  
15-17  
0
Well  
2
5-1o  
WELL  
WELL  
WELL  
Pork (5 lb. max.)  
Loin Roast  
2
15-19  
17-20  
10  
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Poultry (6 lb. max.)  
Turkey Breast  
(Insert probe horizontally  
into meatiest  
3
10-15  
*Recommended standing time before serving.  
Automatic  
(Auto Roast Code 4)  
Total time includes time to bring food to  
hold at that temperature until done.  
and  
Oven switches to Hold  
at  
and continues  
until  
holding at  
you remove food and  
touch  
pad. If stirring is  
recommended, you can restart oven by touching  
the START pad again. Touch  
after cooking.  
Auto Roast as explained  
in this section. Display  
CODE  
shows  
and  
“CODE 4.”  
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Automatic  
Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)  
Final  
Temp.  
Doneness  
Display  
Food  
Comments  
Pot Roast  
Chili  
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,  
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.  
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after  
3 hours, if  
5-7  
5-8  
Chicken  
Stewing  
4-6  
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh  
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.  
180°F.  
3-4  
Same  
as above.  
4-6  
Roast  
soup  
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Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir  
every 3 hours.  
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.  
7-1o  
5-7  
Split Pea  
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DEFROSTING BY  
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)  
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of  
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of  
a microwave oven.  
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.  
TIME  
DEFROST  
Use Time Defrost to  
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto  
Defrost setting is for meat and poultry because  
thaw foods such as bread,  
Step 3: Select one  
of the total defrosting time  
recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O  
for 4 minutes.  
the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels  
for you.  
Power level 3 is automatically set when you press  
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for  
more flexibility.  
Step 4: Touch START. When  
is completed, the oven  
START  
signals and flashes “End,” then  
automatically shuts off.  
How to Change Power Level  
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat  
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After setting defrosting time, touch POWER  
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new  
power level. Then touch START.  
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining  
Touch START.  
of defrosting time.  
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open  
the door, remove the package and separate  
to finish defrosting.  
To  
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by  
following steps below.  
better acquainted with the defrost function,  
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the  
oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.  
Defrosting Tips  
For even  
defrosting,  
some foods  
need to be  
broken up  
or  
part the way through the defrosting time.  
Family-size,  
frozen dinners can be  
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,  
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be  
allowed to sit out for more than one hour after  
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the  
growth of harmful bacteria.  
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil  
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.  
and Answers  
Can I defrost small items in a hurry?  
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping  
noise. What is it?  
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 in  
about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting  
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or  
stir food frequently.  
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the  
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).  
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AUTO  
Because all cooking containers must be covered during  
automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you  
want to steam or retain moisture.  
Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring  
previously prepared foods to serving temperature.  
many leftovers there is no need to rely on guesswork.  
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food  
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s  
heating time to various types and amounts of  
food.  
NOTE: Use of the metal shelf  
is NOT recommended.  
Auto Reheat  
Foods Not Recommended  
Foods Recommended  
Bread products, foods  
that must be reheated  
uncovered, foods  
that require constant  
attention, foods  
A wide variety  
of previously  
prepared foods  
including leftovers  
can be Auto  
calling for a dry look  
or crisp surface after  
reheating should not  
be Auto Reheated.  
It is best to use Time  
Cook.  
Reheated.  
Auto Reheat is  
recommended for  
single-servings of  
food or plates of  
leftovers.  
Keep Door Closed  
Easy to Use  
Do not open the oven door while the word  
Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.  
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can  
affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,  
close the door and touch START immediately.  
Example:  
and “FOOD”  
are displayed.  
Place covered food in oven. Touch  
AUTO REHEAT pad.  
START  
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shows on  
Beep sounds when steam  
is sensed and  
is replaced by time  
counting down. Rotate  
or stir food if necessary.  
Close door and touch  
START to finish heating.  
done, oven  
displays “End” and  
beeps every minute  
until door is opened or  
is touched.  
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display. Touch START pad.  
START  
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AUTO  
(continued)  
Questions & Answers  
Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto  
food is not completely reheated after  
using Auto Reheat, what should I do?  
Reheat?  
A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the  
reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover  
tightly and reset Auto Reheat.  
A. Use Time Cook to reheat for additional time until  
desired temperature is reached.  
AUTO COOK  
Because most cooking containers must be covered  
during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that  
you want to steam or retain moisture.  
The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate  
your need to guess how long to set cooking time.  
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food  
microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the  
oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts  
of food.  
NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook  
is NOT recommended.  
Foods Not Recommended  
Foods Recommended  
Foods that must be  
cooked uncovered,  
foods that require  
constant attention,  
foods that require  
addition of  
A wide  
variety of foods  
including meats,  
fish casseroles,  
vegetables,  
leftovers and  
convenience  
foods can be  
Auto Cooked.  
ingredients during  
cooking, and foods  
calling  
a dry  
look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto  
Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.  
Foods that microwave best using the temperature  
probe should be  
Cooked or Auto Roasted.  
Keep Door Closed  
to Use  
Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO”  
is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can  
affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,  
close the door and touch START immediately.  
Simply touch three control pads—AUTO COOK,  
desired CODE, and START. The word “AUTO”  
appears on the display and the sensor is activated to  
sense steam from food.  
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Auto Cook Codes  
Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give  
you easy automatic results with a number of foods.  
When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven  
determines how much additional cooking time is  
needed after steam has been sensed, automatically  
Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns  
the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor  
detects steam from the foods.  
switches to  
COOK and signals. The word  
“AUTO” on the display is then replaced by  
countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking  
time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may  
be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.  
Example:  
Place covered food in oven. Touch  
AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER COOK  
CODE” flashes on display.  
Word “AUTO” shows  
on display, indicating  
steam sensor is activated.  
DO NOT OPEN DOOR.  
CODE  
AUTO  
COOK  
COOK  
DOOR MAY  
AFFECT  
PERFORMANCE.  
sounds when  
Touch number pad for desired code.  
“CODE 2“ shows on the display.  
Touch START.  
food, if necessary. When  
done, oven beeps every  
minute until door is opened or  
START  
is touched.  
How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste  
By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code  
If you want a longer cooking time than a code  
provides, add a 9 after the code.  
number, you can set the oven to cook for  
time than the code would regularly provide.  
less  
For the chicken in the example at left, code 49 would  
provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular  
code 4 would provide.  
For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done  
than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get  
20% shorter cooking time.  
Example:  
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that  
order. “AUTO CODE 4“ shows on  
the display.  
Touch AUTO COOK pad.  
Touch START. “AUTO” shows  
on display. DO NOT OPEN DOOR  
until first oven signal, then rotate dish  
1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and  
touch START to finish cooking.  
AUTO  
COOK  
START  
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CONTROL  
Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When  
oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door  
may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.  
To resume cooking, close door and touch START.  
Be sure outside of container and inside of oven  
are dry.  
After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food  
needs additional cooking, return food to oven  
and use Time Cook to finish cooking.  
Match the amount of food to the size of container.  
Fill containers at least 1/2 full.  
To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a  
“17’ or “9” to code number when entering Auto Cook  
Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.  
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.  
Foods should be covered with lid to dish or vented  
plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven  
clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should  
be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.  
Use of Auto Cook feature with metal shelf is  
not recommended.  
Auto Cook  
Food  
Code  
Time  
Container  
Comments  
Canned Foods  
Thin—water and  
milk-based soups  
sauces, gravies  
1
Microwave-safe  
container matched  
to size of food.  
3
to 4 min.  
per cup  
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.  
Thick—chili, beef  
stew, ravioli,  
spaghetti, chunky  
soups  
2
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.  
Microwave-safe  
container matched  
to size of food.  
3 to 4 min.  
per cup  
Vegetables—8 to 16  
ounces  
2
2
Microwave-safe  
container matched  
to amount of food.  
4 to 8 min.  
Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.  
Cover with lid to dish or plastic  
2 to 4 min. per  
serving  
Leftovers  
Plate or  
safe container  
matched to amount  
of food.  
Convenience  
Foods  
Frozen dinners  
(with entree and 2  
vegetables or  
vegetable and pasta)  
Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave  
plastic covering in place on tray.  
Package tray or plate  
6 to 10 min.  
If tray has foil cover, replace with  
plastic wrap.  
Frozen dinner  
entree (individual)  
Pouch  
Pouch  
Tray  
3 to 6 min.  
8 to 11 min.  
Tray  
If tray has foil cover, replace with  
plastic wrap.  
18 to 22 min.  
Frozen dinner  
entree  
(2 to 3 servings)  
Tray  
Package wrap or tray  
Package  
3 to 5 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Frozen breakfast  
entrees  
Grocery-Shelf  
dinner entrees  
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Auto Cook  
Code  
Food  
Container  
Time  
Comments  
Casseroles  
When oven signals, stir if necessary.  
6
1X- to  
casserole  
casserole  
20 to 30 min.  
ingredients in  
sauce, such as  
tuna noodle, turkey  
and  
with lid  
franks and beans  
7
to  
with lid  
40 to 55 min.  
When oven signals, stir if necessary.  
Uncooked  
ingredients, such as  
scalloped potatoes,  
hamburger patty,  
stew  
Meats, Poultry  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
5
8
3
oblong glass  
baking dish  
8 to 24 min.  
30 to 40 min.  
7 to 10 min.  
Chicken pieces  
Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as  
directed on package.  
oblong glass  
baking dish  
Whole chicken  
3
oblong glass  
baking dish  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Fish fillets (1 lb.)  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Meat loaf  
8
3
9x5x3 inch loaf dish  
8 inch square dish  
24 to 28 min.  
7 to 9 min.  
Hamburger patties  
(4)  
When oven signals, turn patties over.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
3
8
oblong glass  
baking dish  
7 to 9 min.  
Sausage patties  
(12 oz.)  
oblong glass  
baking dish  
Pork chops  
(4, 1/2 to  
30 to 35 min.  
inch thick)  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
2
oblong glass  
dish  
4 to 7 min.  
Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)  
Vegetables  
Frozen,  
block  
Add amount of water recommended on  
package.  
2
3
casserole  
with lid  
7 to 10 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
12 to 16 min.  
20 to 30 min.  
13 to 15 min.  
Cut slits in pouch as directed on  
package.  
Frozen,  
pouch  
Pouch on  
safe plate  
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around  
sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.  
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4
4
Baking potatoes  
(4, 6 to 8 oz. each)  
8 inch square dish  
Add 1 to 1 cups water.  
casserole  
with lid  
Cubed potatoes  
2
Add  
to 1/2 cup water. When oven  
to  
with lid  
casserole  
Fresh vegetables,  
such as carrots,  
sprouts,  
broccoli,  
cauliflower,  
signals, stir if necessary.  
summer and winter  
squash, green beans  
Fruit  
Baked apples,  
pears (4)  
Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of  
fruit to dish.  
12 to 14 min.  
2
casserole  
with lid  
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CONTAINERS &  
Containers and Covers  
Match the amount of food to the size of the  
container. Fill containers at least half full for  
best results.  
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure  
good cooking results.  
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover  
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if  
it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in  
the Microwaving Tips section.  
Be sure the outside of the cooking container and  
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before  
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning  
into steam can mislead the sensor.  
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can  
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to  
overcook.  
Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,  
if required. See the Automatic Cooking Control  
Guide.  
For frozen foods in metal trays,  
remove foil covering and baked  
goods, reinsert tray into box and  
close ends of box.  
Paper  
they maybe  
Use microwave-safe casseroles or  
bowls for entrees and vegetables.  
Cover with lids that fit. If lids are  
not available, use plastic wrap or  
wax paper. Plastic wrap should be  
vented over food to allow for  
used for Time and Temperature  
Cooking and Defrosting, do not use  
them with automatic cooking. Use  
microwave-safe plates or bowls for  
reheating. Cover with plastic wrap  
or wax paper.  
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as  
shown above. Break food up  
thoroughly after oven signals.  
escaping steam. Seal by pressing  
plastic wrap firmly around edges.  
Follow Automatic Cooking Control  
Guide setting for casseroles. Cover  
casserole meat and vegetables with  
sauce. If they are not cool, it is  
better to use Time Cook.  
Use oblong or square containers  
for chicken or corn on the cob.  
Plastic wrap covering should be  
vented over food to allow for  
escaping steam. Seal by pressing  
plastic wrap firmly around edges.  
For frozen entrees in paperboard  
trays, remove tray from box but do  
not remove film over tray. Thick  
entrees may take longer to  
cook—see the Automatic Cooking  
Control Guide.  
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TO USE OF OVEN  
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added  
Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2  
levels. Food microwaves best when placed  
directly on the oven floor.  
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave  
oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or  
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.  
not store or cook with metal shelf on  
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods  
which need to be prepared from scratch should be  
cooked without the oven shelf.  
floor of oven. Product damage may result.  
Use pot holders when handling metal shelf  
and cookware. They may be hot.  
not store microwave browning dish on  
metal shelf.  
Use of shelf with the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat  
or Popcorn program is not recommended.  
How to Insert the Shelf Into the Oven  
Use the shelf only when cooking  
food on 2 levels. To prevent  
arcing, remove the shelf when  
you are not using it.  
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To insert the shelf, slide it all the  
Make sure the raised bumps on  
way in until it drops into place on  
the shelf supports.  
the sides of the shelf are on the  
top or the shelf will not rest  
solidly on the shelf supports.  
How to Reheat Several Different  
of Foods Together  
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When heating several different types of food together,  
foods which should be served hot must be placed on  
the oven floor, while foods which need only to be  
warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is  
because microwave energy enters the oven from the  
bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that  
foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.  
Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its  
starting temperature.  
Place on the  
floor larger  
or more dense  
foods, which  
need the most  
heating, such  
as leftover  
fried chicken,  
casseroles of  
canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place  
on the oven shelf those foods which need only be  
warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.  
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start  
reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead  
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.  
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems  
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,  
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.  
Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop  
properly. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for  
use in microwave ovens.  
let the  
food continue cooking.  
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).  
To determine heating times, add times for all foods  
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods  
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially  
those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and  
remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.  
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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.  
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  
PREFERRED  
METHOD  
Do not under any circumstance  
cut or remove the third (ground)  
prong from the power cord.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
Fig. 1  
Consult a qualified electrician or  
service technician if the grounding  
instructions are not completely  
understood, or if doubt exists as to  
whether the appliance is properly  
grounded.  
Do not use an adapter plug with  
grounded. (Fig. 1)  
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this  
appliance.  
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Do not use an extension cord  
with this appliance.  
use of the grounding plug can  
result in a risk of electric shock.  
CARE AND  
A browning dish is designed only for use on the  
Microwave setting. When microwaving, preheat  
browning dish or grill only on ceramic oven  
Do not use dish with the metal accessory shelf.  
Follow these simple care rules:  
Keep inside of oven clean. Food spatters or spilled  
liquids will absorb microwave energy and reduce  
efficiency of oven. Wipe up when they are still warm.  
Always follow manufacturer’s suggestions when  
using browning dish or accessories.  
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.  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using  
microwave cookware or accessories.  
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NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling.  
MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS  
PART  
Damp Cloth  
Plastic Scouring Ball  
Clean with mild detergent and water, then rinse well with damp cloth. If  
Stainless Steel  
Oven Interior  
–Side Walls Only  
–Ceiling  
desired, a container of water can be boiled in the oven using microwave  
energy. This will help loosen soil. For hard-to-remove soil, clean gently  
with scouring ball. Do not use abrasive cleaners which could scratch  
the surface.  
Non-abrasive  
Wash floor with warm  
water.  
Ceramic Oven  
Floor  
Nylon Mesh  
Scouring Ball  
Non-abrasive Cleanse]  
Remove shelf and clean with one of the recommended materials. Then  
rinse and dry thoroughly. Some commercial cleaners may cause darkening  
or discoloration. When using for the first time, test cleaner on small portion  
of the shelf. Do not use commercial oven cleaners.  
Metal Accessory  
Shelf  
Soap and Water  
Soap-Filled Scouring  
Pad  
Wipe off spills or spatters while they  
water, then rinse with clear water and  
still warm Use mild detergent and  
with a soft cloth.  
Inside Oven Door  
and Window  
Soft Cloth  
Mild Detergent  
Clean with mild detergent and water, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Clean  
chrome trim with a damp cloth and polish immediately with a cloth.  
Mild Detergent  
Oven  
Surfaces  
Soft Cloth  
Soft Cloth  
Open oven door before cleaning to prevent oven from accidentally starting.  
Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately cloth.  
Touch Control  
Panel  
a
Plastic Scouring Ball  
Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with  
rub lightly with scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry.  
cloth, then  
Temperature Probe  
Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the  
temperature probe in the oven.  
Light Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. heavy duty cleanser, such as  
and 6 oz. water. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive  
cleansers or cleaning pads.  
Light Soil  
Bottom Trim  
Heavy Duty Cleanser  
(Non-abrasive)  
Damp Cloth  
Heavy Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. household bleach and 6 oz. water.  
Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Be sure to protect surfaces below  
the oven from dripping bleach solution. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not  
use abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads.  
Heavy  
Damp Cloth  
Bleach  
Light Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. heavy duty cleanser, such as  
and 6 oz. water. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive  
or cleaning pads.  
Light Soil  
Heavy Duty Cleanser  
(Non-abrasive)  
Damp Cloth  
Heavy Soil: Remove the grille (see Oven Light Replacement section).  
Soak the soiled end overnight in a solution of 1 cup household bleach and  
3 cups water. After soaking the grille, rinse it with cold water and dry.  
Reinstall the grille.  
Heavy Soil  
Bleach  
Damp Cloth  
NOTE: If steam accumulates inside or around outside oven door, wipe with soft  
cloth. This may occur when operating the oven under high humidity conditions.  
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LIGHT  
Oven Light  
To replace your  
oven light, first  
Step 3: Rotate  
the light bulb  
housing out and  
toward  
access the light  
bulb. Replace  
the burned-out  
bulb with a  
40-watt  
power at main  
fuse or circuit  
breaker panel  
or pull plug.  
Step 1: Open  
the oven door.  
incandescent  
bulb  
Step 2: Remove  
the front  
by taking-out the 2 screws that hold it in place.  
available from your GE supplier.  
Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille,  
while making sure the grille is flush against the  
control panel.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
PROBLEM  
A fuse  
may be  
or  
breaker  
Replace  
circuit  
ON  
breaker.  
circuit breaker the  
position.  
position.  
closed.  
CONTROL  
pad  
after entering cooking selection.  
entered and  
START  
it.  
Make sure  
have entered cooking time temperature  
pad was accidentally. program  
START pad.  
Temperature  
inserted properly  
not  
used  
or  
Make  
setting  
*Make  
you have entered  
finished  
temperature  
cooking programs.  
entered  
a
number after touching AUTO  
DEFROST or  
ROAST  
APPEARS  
APPEARS  
is missing or  
plugged in securely  
cooking  
that measure  
temperature.  
ON  
probe inserted for a program that does  
the  
Auto Cook, Popcorn program, the door was  
be detected, or steam was time.  
ON DISPLAY  
was detected by four minutes and seconds  
Popcorn program.  
start of  
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:  
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.  
Light reflection around door or outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may  
occur while operating at power levels other than high.  
Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.  
During cooking you will hear “cracking” and  
“popping” noises which are nothing more than  
normal expansion of the oven.  
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.  
At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a  
slight thump. This is normal.  
If  
need more  
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service  
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n ew  
applian ce, receive th e assu ran ce th at  
ever  
n eed in form ation or assistan ce from GE, well be th ere. All you h ave to do is call—toll-free!  
In-Home  
Service  
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience  
Our  
repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
a.m. to 7:  
weekdays,  
a.m. to  
p.m. Saturdays).  
technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most  
question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer  
information service is available to help. Your call–and your  
will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE  
Answer Center” service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
Customers With Special Needs...  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of  
Monogram appliances, and a  
brochure to assist in planning a  
barrier-free kitchen for persons  
with limited mobility. To obtain  
these items, free of charge, call  
800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
access to a  
call  
or a conventional teletypewriter may  
(800-833-4322) to request  
information or service.  
Service Contracts  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there  
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still  
in effect  
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,  
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.  
User maintenance instructions  
in this  
to service their own appliances  
cover procedures intended to be performed  
can have needed parts or accessories sent  
to  
Other  
be referred to  
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised,  
since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.  
47,000  
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are  
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  
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YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN  
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WARRANTY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
WHAT IS COVERED  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use in  
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge,  
your home to repair or replace any  
of the oven that  
and  
labor in  
Washington,  
In Alaska the  
warranty is the same except that it is  
LIMITED because you must pay to  
ship the product to the  
or for the service technician’s travel  
costs to your home.  
fails because of a manufacturing  
defect.  
shop  
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.  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory  
Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
Should your appliance need  
during warranty period  
or beyond, call 800-GE CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are-responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, gas,  
trips to your home to teach  
how to use the  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Read your Use and Care  
material.  
exhausting and other connecting  
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If you then have any questions  
about operating the- product,  
please contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
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.  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
Improper installation.  
WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE  
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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