49-40146v08 12,15,00 15:20 Page 1 Use & Care Manual Microwave Oven GLMB186 PLMB186 J f / Important Safety Information ... Grounding Instructions ........... Features ........... 2-11 Operating Instructions ........ 14-28 Care and 9 12,29 Cleaning .......... Troubleshooting 3o-31 .... 32-33 Consumer Getting Started ........ 13 Services Warranty& Service ..... READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 34-36 pIN3161372o.
49-40146v08 12,15,00 15:20 Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING []il PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
49-40146v08 12,15,00 15:20 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of fire, burns, to excessive microwave precautions, including energy electric when the following shock, injury using your to persons, appliance, or exposure follow basic sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I This microwave oven • Read and lollow m Avoid • [his Commct "Precautions to Excessive damaged power 9.
9-40146v08 12.15.00 IS:20 Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING • [o • DO IlOt store this appliance outdoors. Do ilot use this product near water-lbr example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. -- Do not inlmerse power (ord or plug surlace the Care cleaning and Cleaning insm*ctions section in (s) of this placing -- Do not appliance by qualified nearest should sec,'ice authorized examination, be sec,'iced personnel.
49-40146v08 12,15,00 15:20 Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing I If you see arcing, Arcing press is the microwave the oven. Arcing tenn is caused * Metal or lk)il touching the oven. * Foil not molded edges the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct li)r sparks b): ill * Metal, such the problem. as tsvist-ties, gold-rimmed the side of * Recycled dishes, paper small metal microwave. to tk)od (upturned poult_), pilts, or in the microwave.
49-40146v08 12,15,00 IS:20 Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING Safety Fact- SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved the boiling Superheated something water point. and other liquid will bubble like a spoon To prevent this from happening 2 minutes per microwave do not always for 30 seconds bubble get superheated before injury, heating, moving * Avoid heating baby fi.)od in glass jars, even with the lid oil. Make sure all infimt lbod is thoroughly cooked.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 IS:20 Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Cookware Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable lk)r • DO IlOt use recycled Recycled microwaving, iVh)st glass casseroles, cooking dishes, nleasuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china diimemvare which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable lbr microwaving." waxed paper which may cause .
49-40146v08 12,15,00 15:20 Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INFORMATION BEFOREUSING Microwave-Safe * Use lbil only as directed ['V dinners When keep designed useflfl, tolerant in lbil remove the top the tray to the box. l\)il in the nlicrowave 1 inch In hmger these or char be used the Follow plastics in strict compliance cookware only and use wi|h the lilailul:.tcturer's ifsul)jected 2. I)o not microwave 3. Do not permi| empty cont;dners is very carefully.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:20 Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Grounding Instructions Grounding Instructions Consuh a qualified electrician or service technidan if the grounding instructions are riot completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If the outlet Ensure proper ground exists before use outlet, is a standard it is your and obligation properly Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:20 Page i0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Adapter Plugs Adapter Plugs Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter permitted 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. plugs not in Canada) prongs/slot _ .. __1 .
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:20 Page ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Extension Cords/Optional Kits Extension Cords A shorn power supply cord is provided lo re(hue lhe risks resuhing fiom becoming e_tm Nled in or tripping o_er a longer (ord. 2. ['he extension Ex|ension 3. ['he extension cords lilay be used into a ,_slo| ou|]e|; if you are carel_ul in using dram.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:20 Page 12 Microwave Features Here is a quick guide to the features controls of your microwave oven. NOTE: This like your nlodel. of your manual microwave 1. Door covers However, several operating will he l_)und models so the illuslration ins|ructions lbr each 6.Removable with Metal allows cooking keeping Shield. support Screen to be viewed microwaves while confined in the oven. must removed fi)r cleaning. Rating light 5.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:20 Page 13 Getting Started You can microwave by time or with the sensor features. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) @® ®®® @@@@@ Time & Auto Features Press Enter Cook "rime I & II Auto/Time Amount of cooking time. Food weight. Amount of deli-osting time. Defrost Pms_ lwice Express Power Cook &arts immediately! Level Plus 30 Sec Powerlevel 1 lO.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:21 Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing How [he Power Levels to Change power changed after time lor COOK DEFROS'I time Power immediately lk-amre power the or entering 'IIME, or EXPRESS A high setting (10) will cook lhster but l_.)od ma_ need more t_-equent stirring, rotafiIlg or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenl} and need less stirring or rotating of the l_)od.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:21 Page 15 Operating Instructions Time features Cook Time CookTimel Allo_s CookTimell you to mi( ro_ave to 99 minutes Power but level lbr any time up l,ets you change and 99 seconds. 10 (High) amomati(ally to do it: is automatically you ma} change it l_.)r more S [AR'I 1. Press to resume COOK 1.Press 2.Enter COOK TIME. 3.Change power the power (Press POWER Select a desired power level 5.Enter fifll power.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:21 Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise Vegetable noted. Amount Time Comments (li-esh spears) l lh. (li-ozen spears) Beans l 0-oz. package 5 to8min., In l V_qt. (:asserole, place 1/2 (:up water.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:21 Page 17 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide For Cook Time I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In l-qt. casserole, water. (t_esh) l to 5 em-s 1% m 4 inin. )er ear (fi-ozen) ] ear 2 to 6 ears 3 to 6 rain. 2 to 3 rain. In 2-qt. oblong glass haking dish, plac_ corn. if corn is in husk, use no water; il corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. ('I urntable should be turimd off.) Place in 2
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:21 Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows time you to del¥ost you selecl. lbr suggested lbr the length Defrosting of See the I)el]-osfing Guide • Foods times. 1. Press AUTO/TIME I)EFR()S 1' lwice. ® 2. Enter deliosting 3. Press STAR 4. Turn lbod 5. Press STAR should AIq'ER R)od fi)od prepackaged that spoil fish, stullhlgs, not diimers if the transl_r it to a dish.
49-40146v08 12,15.00 15:21 Page 19 Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 pc.) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1/4 min. 2 to 4 rain. Comments Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 rain. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) g to 7 rain. Fruit Plastic pouch--1 (l(_oz. package) to 2 Place block ill casserole. 'Iurn over and break up al]er half the tilne. l to 5 rain. Meat Bacon (I lb.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:21 Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Plus 30 Seconds Express Cook @ You can use this feature two ways: * It will add 30 seconds tothe time counting This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. down each time the pad is pressed. * It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Press one of the Express Cook pads (l]-om 1 to 6) lbr 1 lo 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:21 Page 21 Operating Instructions Auto Features Auto Auto Defrost Defi-ost defi-osting automatically times even deli-osting and fish. 1. Press and power resuhs Conversion Guide nets the levels lbr meats, If the weight al_d ou_ces, to give poultry converted A UTO/TIME DEFROST once. ® 2. U sing the Conversion Guide enter fi)od weight. pads I and 2 fi)r 1.2 pounds 12 .1 3 .2 45 .3 67 .4 (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3. Press (. 1) of a pound.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:21 Page 22 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Humidity Sensor What happens using the Sensor the Sensor when Features... Features increasing detect humidity cooking. 'Ihe the cooking amounts released oven time tile during adjusts automatically to various types and Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor of l_)od. * Be sure the outside of lhe cooking containers and the inside of the microwave lbod oven are dry belg.)re placing in the oven.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:21 Page 23 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn l.Folh)w Time pa(kage instructions, if the package ounces or larger the package Feature using is less than than 1.75 3.5 ounces. of popcon_ To subtract Cook Al]er Place in the center time: pressing immediately of se(onds POP(X)RN, press 1 al_er the oven st alls li)r 20 less cooking time. the microwave. 2.Press POP(X)RN. fhe oven starts immediately.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:21 Page 24 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat How to Use the Reheat Feature How to Change the Automatic Settings For reheating single sepdngs olpreviousl} cooked foods or a plato of leftovers. Press l afl(l Ill(! f_!atttrc pad. To reduce time by 10%: 1.Place covered lbod in tile oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts inmmdiately. @ 2.The oven and signals the time To add 10% m cooking time: l'ress 9 ariel th( f_atme pad.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 25 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking Baked Potato The Baked Veggie Potato lkamre cooks l/2 2 lbs. of [] se |he Veggie po_l[oes. 1. Pierce l_ature to cook 4= 16 otto( es of l]-esh, l]-ozen or _armed skin with Rwk m_d place |he rotatable, potmoes, if cooking arrange 2. Press BAKED immedialel). pomloes lhree on 1. For li-esh vegetables, or more waler per serving. in a star pattern. P(YI'A [he ['O.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:22 Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Help Scroll Speed G [he HEI_P pad displays and helplul l_amre @ s_ls_d l_aalre infi)rmafion hinm. Press HELP, The scroll speed of d_e display can he changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1 5 li)r slow to lhst scroll speed. then select a pad. Cooking ['o remind oven, Complete you that the oven READY" you have will display and beep you either open CLEAR/OFF.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:22 Page 27 Operating Instructions Other Features Timer On/Off [ liner Remind On/Olloperates and can be used as a nfinute at an) dine, ['he timer even when Renlind alarm the oven is operating. even 1.Press ON/OFF. Remind @ lair. 9 Enter 3A_ress tIMER time you _ant tIMER to count ON/OFI" when to start. tunl off the timer ON/OI?F. signal, REMIND. 2.Enter the tilne you warn you. clock _ill signal. press NOTE: The timer indk;ator is operating. 1.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Child Lock-Out Beeper @ You may lock the control the microwave li-om being started by children. or used panel Press BEEPER on or off. to prevent accidentally [o lock or uidock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF lbr about flwee seconds. locked, When the control panel an "L" will be displayed extreme is to the right. Turntable For best cooking results, leave Ihe turntable on. it can be turned offl_.
49-40146v08 12.IS.00 15:22 Page 29 Feature Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave caused by: • metal term or lbil touching for sparks in the oven. Arcing is the side of the oven. • li)il tbal is not molded to lbod (upturned edges act like antennas).
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 30 Care and Cleaning Helpful To dean Hints the surface of die door and file surface of the oven that come together closing, use only mild_ nonabrasive detergents Rinse using a sponge with a damp upon soaps or or soft cloth. cloth and dry. Removable Turntable and Turntable Open the oven door a lk_wminutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside l]-esh.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 31 Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Stainless Steel Surfaces Do not use cleaners ammonia or alcohol microwave oven. containing on the Ammonia alcohol can damage of the microwave, (on some models) Do not use a steel-wool or the appearance [o clean damp Case stainless cloth of tile nficrowave with a hot, damp steel with a mild l_._r stainless Clean tile outside pad; it will scratch the surface.
49-40146v08 12.1S.00 15:22 Page 32 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service... Troubleshooting Save tin]e mid money! Tips Oven Review |his list first and will not start? A fuse in your home you may not need to (;;ill lot selwi( e. cirofit breaker cirofit breaker. Food amount is too large for Sensor Reheat? Power surge. Sensor Plug not liflly i_lserled Reheat is lbr single servings recommended lbods. large of lb(xt.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 33 Troubleshooting Before You Call For Service... Control Panel Lighted, Yet Oven Will Not Start? Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escapi_lgfrom around the around case. door. • Door not securely closed. Open l}_edoor and close securely. • i,ight reflection • STAR'[ pad not pressed _ffter emoting cooking selection. Press START. • Dimming blower door or ouler oven light and change _)und in d_e at power levels o_ler sound while oven is _lan high.
MICROWAVE Your microwave WARRANTY is protected WARRANTY PERIOD L_ FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from _urchase date LIMITED 2ND YEAR WARRANTY (Microwave Oven) TWO years from _urchase date LIMITED 2ND-IOTH YEAR WARRANTY Second thlough tenth /ears from orJgJnaJ ( Magnet ton l_be) LIMITED WARRANTY (Applicable to the State of Alaska) odginal original by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: Pay all co s*_sfor repairing or replacing appliance which prove to be defective workmans
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 35 Consumer Services WARRANTY * NORMAL (Continued) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
49-40146v08 12.15.00 15:22 Page 36 Consumer Services IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
