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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .30, 31 Changing Power Level . . . . . .14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 26-28 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven. DE68-02291A 49-40492 01-06 JR
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .30, 31 Changing Power Level . . . . . .14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 26-28 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven. DE68-02291A 49-40492 01-06 JR
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... 8. appliance in harmful exposure to with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. I Install or locate this precautions in the Precautions appliance only in this oven with the safety interlocks. For your safety, the information in... accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. ...
... 8. appliance in harmful exposure to with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. I Install or locate this precautions in the Precautions appliance only in this oven with the safety interlocks. For your safety, the information in... accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. ...
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... hang over or near a sink or in similar locations. Do not overcook food. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. I This microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - I As with any portion of table or counter. Do...
... hang over or near a sink or in similar locations. Do not overcook food. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. I This microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - I As with any portion of table or counter. Do...
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...I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in the oven. Such use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to ...). READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Consumer Support 4 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I Metal, such as potatoes,...
...I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in the oven. Such use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to ...). READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Consumer Support 4 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I Metal, such as potatoes,...
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... containers with the lid off. This can cause burns. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. I Cook meat and poultry...other utensil into the container. Always test the formula before and halfway through heating it. - I Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER...
... containers with the lid off. This can cause burns. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. I Cook meat and poultry...other utensil into the container. Always test the formula before and halfway through heating it. - I Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER...
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...be used for proper use. I Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for use in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to the dish. I Do not use the... microwave to cover dishes in microwave ovens. I Not all cookware used to dry newspapers. Check the package for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which ...
...be used for proper use. I Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for use in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to the dish. I Do not use the... microwave to cover dishes in microwave ovens. I Not all cookware used to dry newspapers. Check the package for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which ...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may be as... tolerant of overcooking conditions as are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use ...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may be as... tolerant of overcooking conditions as are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use ...
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... longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. WARNING! If an extension cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in...
... longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. WARNING! If an extension cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in...
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...microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven .... Convenience Guide. Safety Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. Screen allows cooking to open door. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your microwave oven. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. Touch Control...
...microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven .... Convenience Guide. Safety Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. Screen allows cooking to open door. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your microwave oven. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. Touch Control...
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Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Starts immediately! more /less time CHICKEN/FISH Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish ...
Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Starts immediately! more /less time CHICKEN/FISH Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish ...
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...cooking and tenderizing for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat. Variable power levels add flexibility to boil over . Each power level gives you 100% power. Most ...levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Some foods may be compared to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER...
...cooking and tenderizing for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat. Variable power levels add flexibility to boil over . Each power level gives you 100% power. Most ...levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Some foods may be compared to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER...
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...) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Time Cook II Lets you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Here's how to check the food. Select a ... second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't...
...) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Time Cook II Lets you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Here's how to check the food. Select a ... second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't...
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... level is in all areas. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Closed packages should be changed. I Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be partially uncovered. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly or let it to defrost for suggested times. (Auto Defrost...
... level is in all areas. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Closed packages should be changed. I Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be partially uncovered. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly or let it to defrost for suggested times. (Auto Defrost...
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Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time ...defrosting. 5 to complete defrosting. per lb. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. 5 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast ...in dish. Finish defrosting. Use power level 1. Place unwrapped meat in oven. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 8 min. Turn over and shield warm areas with foil....
Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time ...defrosting. 5 to complete defrosting. per lb. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. 5 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast ...in dish. Finish defrosting. Use power level 1. Place unwrapped meat in oven. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 8 min. Turn over and shield warm areas with foil....
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...released during cooking. Covered I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam ...from escaping and cause food to overcook. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic ...
...released during cooking. Covered I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam ...from escaping and cause food to overcook. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic ...
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... undercooked after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the countdown use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Remove the container with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to...
... undercooked after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the countdown use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Remove the container with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to...
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... Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 ...for slow to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 26 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display ...
... Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 ...for slow to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 26 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display ...
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... delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The REM indicator... set up to start at any combination of day may be displayed plus DS. The oven will no longer be used at the delayed time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The ...
... delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The REM indicator... set up to start at any combination of day may be displayed plus DS. The oven will no longer be used at the delayed time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The ...
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...dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn off . Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to touch. To turn the turntable on .... When time is up, the oven will be used while a cooking feature is locked, an L will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. To lock or unlock ...
...dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn off . Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to touch. To turn the turntable on .... When time is up, the oven will be used while a cooking feature is locked, an L will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. To lock or unlock ...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. I metal or... foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : I metal such as roasts or cakes are allowed to...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. I metal or... foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : I metal such as roasts or cakes are allowed to...