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Page 1: ... ms 2 5 Automatic Cooking uide 5 19 20 Problem Solver 34 are and Cleaning 3 3 Program ooking 5 msumer Services 35 Recipes C oking Tips 22 29 CJontrol Panel 7 Safety Instructions 2 5 ookingby Time 10 Temperature k 16 looking ornplete Reminder Ternpemture Probe 4 6 12 113 16 33 ookware 2 Warranty Back over Defrostingby Time 9 Delayed C oking 8 Double Duty Shelf 4 5 6 131 3 3 Extension rds 32 Feature...

Page 2: ...caping 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 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 yo...

Page 3: ...k food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 2 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 32 For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or ...

Page 4: ...sing metal in the microwave oven keep metal other than metal shelo at least 1 inch away from sides of oven c Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the glass cooking tray can become too hot to touch Be careful when touching the tray during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to...

Page 5: ...ookware They may be hot Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf The shelf could overheat Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage Use of shelf with Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn feature is not recommended see the Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook Auto Roas...

Page 6: ... receptacle when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast 7 Oven Interior Light Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating 8 Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only 9 DOUBLE DUTY M Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and Double Duty M Shelf pages for special instructions Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two l...

Page 7: ...tected No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program PROBE Appears on Display Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle 9 AUTO START Allows YOU to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay 10 TIME DEFROST Gentle thaw...

Page 8: ...r and place it in the oven m Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MINUTE pad for 15 minutes defrosting time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level m Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function Wh...

Page 9: ...ze pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry ...

Page 10: ...to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK 1 11 Display shows 0 and POWER 10 ENTER COOK TIME I flashes Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER lo COOK TIME 1 flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I 11...

Page 11: ...ided Questions and Answers Q 1 set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven fOr minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your food a little longer if necessary Q I touched the number pad...

Page 12: ...nsert cable end of Probe 4 beeps and TURn tlashes on firml into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 1 and the selected doneness code in this case MEd appear on the display CODE flashes After 4 seconds START tlashes on the dis lav Touch START See Auto Ro st Guide for complete list of recommended codes 2 When you select Auto Roast ...

Page 13: ...ell Pork 5 lb max Loin Roast Poultry 6 lb max Turkey Bre lst Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area 5 to MEd WELL 1 2 1 60 F 1700F 1700F 185 F ne before serv 13 15 15 7 2 15 19 10 WELL 3 17 20 10 15 WELL 1 Reconlnlcndcd standing tin ing Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Temp Approx Time ours Doneness Display Comments F d Beef Pot Roas I 800F 1800F 5 7 5 8 SIM SIM Add enough liqu...

Page 14: ...er pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide tit right m 4 Touch START pad Dl p ay how detroit time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn 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 TURn display When defrosting t...

Page 15: ...e defrosted pieces Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes in breast side up necessary refrigerator I I I I Chicken Pieces 0 I 6 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold wate...

Page 16: ...tart probe properly follow directions in correct time of day the Automatic Roasting section Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program How to Temp Cook a Step 4 Touch START pad The Rolled Beef Rib Roast oven will automatically start at the to Medium desired time Step 1 Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall Close the door Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK HOLD pad Step 3 Touch 1 6 and...

Page 17: ...s Not Recommended Bread products foods that must b reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheatinz should not be Auto Reheated It IS best to use Time Cook 1 Il Easy to Use Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect rehea...

Page 18: ...shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat Q Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Reheat A Yes in some cases larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving Q Are there any other foods wh...

Page 19: ...he oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Auto Cook Codes Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods Code 1 designed for reheating foods quickly turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods When codes 2 through 8 are selected the oven determin...

Page 20: ...Cook A Yes in some cases larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving Q Do fresh or frozen vegetables require water when using Auto Cook A Yes Add water to the vegetables as recommended on guide and cover well for even complete cooking Q Should I use Auto Coo...

Page 21: ... fit If lids are not available use plastic wrap or wax p lper Plastic wrtip should be vented over food to idlow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wr lp firmly around edges Use oblong or square cont tiners for chicken or corn on the cob Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to UIIOW for escaping steam Seal by pressing pl lstic wrap firmly lround edges Paper plates while they mu...

Page 22: ...en dinner entree individual Pouch Tray Frozen dinner entree 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast entrees Grocery Shelf dinner entrees Auto Cook Code I 2 2 2 4 3 5 5 3 3 Container Microwave safe contairtcr matched to size ot l ood Microwave safe container matched u size of food Microwave safe container matched to amount of food Plate or microwave sal e container matched to amount of food Package tray o...

Page 23: ... qt oblong glass btiking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 q oblong glass baking dish I qt casserole with lid Pouch on rnicrowave safe plate 8 in square dish 2 qt casserole with lid IX to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid Approx Time to so nlin 40 to 55 min 8 to 24 min 30 to 40 min 7 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to I 0 min 8 to I min 12 to...

Page 24: ...uto Cook codes 3 Chuck roasts should be placed in a microwave safe dish with 1 2 cup water Cover with plastic wriip venting one corner Use Auto Cook code 2 Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in in oblong glass container Cover with plastic wrap Make sure liquid covers meat Microwave using Auto Cook code 2 Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed How to Adapt ...

Page 25: ...n 2 qt oblong gl lss baking dish Marinate 1 hour on each side Place bird bre lst side up in dish Slash bag near closure Microwave on Auto Cook code 4 When oven signals remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki sauce In I pt gl iss measuring cup stir together water and cornstarch Cut oft one corner of cooking bag with scissors and dr iin juices into cup Microw lve at High 10 2 minutes stirring once Remov...

Page 26: ...ing after oven signals and time remaining appears on display Recover and touch START to finish cooking Precooked canned vegetables should be placed in round container Container should be no more than 1 3 full Microwave on Auto Cook code 8 Stir before serving Frozen Vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen Pouches of frozen vegetables vegetables should be placed in should be slit l 2 in center an...

Page 27: ...1 top Cover Microw lve on Auto C k code 1 When done center will be just b lrely set Let st lnd S nlinutes bel ore serving Eggplant Italiano Auto Cook Code 1 Approx Cooking Time 18 min Makes 4 to 6 Servings 1 medium eggplant 2 cans 8 oz each tomato sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons oregano 1 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pkg 6 oz Mozzarella cheese slices Peel eggplant slice I H in thick Spread 2 table...

Page 28: ...cally Grease bottom and sides of microwave safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1 3 cup chopped nuts or coconut Carefully pour batter from one box 2 layer size cake mix over nuts cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread CUD melted butter and 1 2 CUP 1 4 br wn sugar in 8 in round giass dish ...

Page 29: ...read cubes evenly in 8 inch round dish Mix sugar cinnamon salt raisins pecans almonds cheese and apple together Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes Measure milk into 1 qt measuring cup Add butter Microwave at High 10 4 minutes until butter is melted Rapidly stir in beaten eggs with a fork and mix well Pour over bread mixture Cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Streuseled Apples Auto...

Page 30: ... pot holders when h ind ing foods hc lted together with your oven sheli espcci dly when 30 hezlting larger onlounts of food Positioning the Shelf Extr l ste lln gener lted fronl nlultiple food cookin Inay nlake cookwdre hotter than with regular nlicrowav i ng Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Betorc pl lcing food in the dishes check o see th lt they will fit bL B7 to ether on or under the s...

Page 31: ...ne than desired return it to the box and continue heating on I loor I to 2 more minutes How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food t gether foods which should be served hot must be placed on the shelf while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven tloor This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only ...

Page 32: ...Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores Use of Extension Cords TEMPORARY METHOD Adapterplu s not permitted In anada Align Iar e a m I II 0 m 3 w m Fig 2 connection before use The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polar...

Page 33: ...on Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Amic brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe...

Page 34: ...ctions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check cookbook time recommendations Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven thus Iessening the cooking time in Auto Cook function Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook Check Automatic Cooking ...

Page 35: ...224 L Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Pafis andAccessories 80 626 2002 Individuals qudfied to service their ow appliances itl h ivc nccdc l n irls or il essotic s sent litcc lv 10 W a c User maintenance instrn tions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be erformed by any user Other servi ing generdy should be referred to qualified ser vice versonnel Caution must be exerkis...

Page 36: ...ORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the pro...

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