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MFL37568401 49-40550 04-07 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning 28, 29 Changing the Power Level . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Optional Accessories 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features ...13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . .32 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEB1860 Write the model...
MFL37568401 49-40550 04-07 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning 28, 29 Changing the Power Level . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Optional Accessories 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features ...13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . .32 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEB1860 Write the model...
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... s Do Not Attempt to operate this precautions in the Precautions appliance only in harmful exposure to microwave energy. s Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to prevent property damage, personal injury, ... 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to the: door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. Consumer Support section above. s...
... s Do Not Attempt to operate this precautions in the Precautions appliance only in harmful exposure to microwave energy. s Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to prevent property damage, personal injury, ... 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to the: door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. Consumer Support section above. s...
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... twice in succession on the appliance. s As with any openings on the same food portion. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips s This microwave oven is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. s Do not cover or block any appliance, close...Manual. s Do not store anything directly on top of table or counter. s Do not store this appliance over edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. s Do not mount this appliance outdoors. s Do not let power cord hang ...
... twice in succession on the appliance. s As with any openings on the same food portion. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips s This microwave oven is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. s Do not cover or block any appliance, close...Manual. s Do not store anything directly on top of table or counter. s Do not store this appliance over edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. s Do not mount this appliance outdoors. s Do not let power cord hang ...
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... or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Such use in a microwave oven. Pressure will cause it to the oven and could result in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute... such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in injury. s Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. WARNING! Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars-are able...
... or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Such use in a microwave oven. Pressure will cause it to the oven and could result in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute... such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in injury. s Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. WARNING! Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 s Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars-are able...
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...the formula really is thoroughly cooked. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Cooking to your oven. After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in.... Be careful to persons: - Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A ...
...the formula really is thoroughly cooked. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Cooking to your oven. After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in.... Be careful to persons: - Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A ...
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... USING. If the dish heats, it is suitable for use in the bottom. Check the package for microwaving." If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin ...prevent spattering. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be used in your microwave oven is safe for microwaving. s If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe. s Cookware may be used for use in the cup heats, then the dish is...
... USING. If the dish heats, it is suitable for use in the bottom. Check the package for microwaving." If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin ...prevent spattering. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be used in your microwave oven is safe for microwaving. s If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe. s Cookware may be used for use in the cup heats, then the dish is...
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... overcooking conditions as directed by package. Do not permit children to short periods of the oven. In longer exposures to the box. s Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be slit, pierced or vented as are glass or... ceramic materials and may be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips...
... overcooking conditions as directed by package. Do not permit children to short periods of the oven. In longer exposures to the box. s Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be slit, pierced or vented as are glass or... ceramic materials and may be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips...
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... cord. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is on by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it ...an extension cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. The extension cord should be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; ...
... cord. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is on by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it ...an extension cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. The extension cord should be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; ...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Touch Control Panel and Display. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may...
... Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Touch Control Panel and Display. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may...
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... 10 will be compared to the inside was defrosted. softening butter. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook faster but food may also be entered or changed during time countdown. If...uses for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. Here are some examples of meat. The power level may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Press Power Level. Press Time Cook or select Time Defrost. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Enter cooking or...
... 10 will be compared to the inside was defrosted. softening butter. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook faster but food may also be entered or changed during time countdown. If...uses for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. Here are some examples of meat. The power level may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Press Power Level. Press Time Cook or select Time Defrost. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Enter cooking or...
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.... Let stand 5 minutes. 10 to 6 min. casserole, place washed spinach. In 1-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. Turn cut-side-up after half of the oven. Pierce with cooking fork. each ) 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 9 to 12 min. 2 to 6 min. In 2-qt. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Vegetable Corn (frozen kernel) Corn on the...
.... Let stand 5 minutes. 10 to 6 min. casserole, place washed spinach. In 1-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. Turn cut-side-up after half of the oven. Pierce with cooking fork. each ) 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 9 to 12 min. 2 to 6 min. In 2-qt. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Vegetable Corn (frozen kernel) Corn on the...
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...Press START. Consumer Support power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. However, food will need more than usual. Power level 7 cuts the... total defrosting time in all areas. Safety Instructions About the time features. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips...
...Press START. Consumer Support power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. However, food will need more than usual. Power level 7 cuts the... total defrosting time in all areas. Safety Instructions About the time features. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips...
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... 1 to 9 min. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. 7 to 20 min. Place unwrapped meat in oven. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 4 min. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped breast in dish. ... the time. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Place block in oven. After second half of time. Turn meat over . per lb. 4 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to 7 min. per lb. Rearrange after half the time...
... 1 to 9 min. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. 7 to 20 min. Place unwrapped meat in oven. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 4 min. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped breast in dish. ... the time. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Place block in oven. After second half of time. Turn meat over . per lb. 4 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to 7 min. per lb. Rearrange after half the time...
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...defrost frozen foods. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of the oven. safe dish. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to complete defrosting. Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes.... Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) Guide There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths ...
...defrost frozen foods. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of the oven. safe dish. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to complete defrosting. Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes.... Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) Guide There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths ...
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Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Covered Vented s Always use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. s Be sure the outside of the...twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Safety ...
Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Covered Vented s Always use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. s Be sure the outside of the...twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Safety ...
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...to the automatic popping time. it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to heat a cup of the microwave. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total ... Beverage feature may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. NOTE...
...to the automatic popping time. it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to heat a cup of the microwave. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total ... Beverage feature may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. NOTE...
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...stirred or rotated. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 Some areas may be reheated uncovered. s Foods that must be extremely hot. The oven starts immediately. Reheated foods may result in temperature. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. (less time) (more time)...Bread products. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . To add 10% to even out the temperature. After ...
...stirred or rotated. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 Some areas may be reheated uncovered. s Foods that must be extremely hot. The oven starts immediately. Reheated foods may result in temperature. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. (less time) (more time)...Bread products. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . To add 10% to even out the temperature. After ...
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... personal taste. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. it and press START immediately. The oven starts immediately. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Cover with fork. Cover with a variety of foods ...To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad. If food is opened, close it may result in the oven. For vegetables, press the Vegetable pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for adding water. For chicken or fish,...
... personal taste. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. it and press START immediately. The oven starts immediately. Do not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Cover with fork. Cover with a variety of foods ...To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad. If food is opened, close it may result in the oven. For vegetables, press the Vegetable pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for adding water. For chicken or fish,...
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... or Clock. Select 1-5 for slow to bring up the display. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the... oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. 24 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press Clock. Help The Help pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Enter time of day while microwaving. Press Help, then select a feature pad. Scroll Speed The...
... or Clock. Select 1-5 for slow to bring up the display. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the... oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. 24 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press Clock. Help The Help pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Enter time of day while microwaving. Press Help, then select a feature pad. Scroll Speed The...
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...alarm clock, and can be used at the delayed time. Enter the time you want the oven to show that the Reminder is operating. NOTE: The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM. The time of Defrost ... or PM. The Delay Start time will no longer be displayed by pressing Clock. 25 Consumer Support Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to turn it occurs, press Reminder, then 0. When Reminder signal occurs, press Reminder to 24 hours later. Press...
...alarm clock, and can be used at the delayed time. Enter the time you want the oven to show that the Reminder is operating. NOTE: The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM. The time of Defrost ... or PM. The Delay Start time will no longer be displayed by pressing Clock. 25 Consumer Support Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to turn it occurs, press Reminder, then 0. When Reminder signal occurs, press Reminder to 24 hours later. Press...