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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 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...
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 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...
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... (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. Connect only to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support s Read and follow the specific precautions in normal usage. 2 s This...three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to a...
... (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. Connect only to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support s Read and follow the specific precautions in normal usage. 2 s This...three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to a...
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...its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. s Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in water. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 s Do not cover or block any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. - s To reduce...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Use this appliance only for its intended use . This microwave oven is not working properly or if it is specifically designed to keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or...
...its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. s Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in water. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 s Do not cover or block any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. - s To reduce...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Use this appliance only for its intended use . This microwave oven is not working properly or if it is specifically designed to keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or...
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... INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. s Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. s Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause...microwave oven. FOODS s 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. Such use in injury. s Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the oven. Troubleshooting...
... INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. s Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. s Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause...microwave oven. FOODS s 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. Such use in injury. s Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the oven. Troubleshooting...
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...bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Be careful to be boiling. s Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the...INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is opened, pressure can cause burns. After heating, ...
...bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Be careful to be boiling. s Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the...INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is opened, pressure can cause burns. After heating, ...
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...avoided, as they may be used in the bottom. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Be sure to cover dishes in microwave ovens. Pot holders may also ignite. Most glass casseroles, ...Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If the dish heats, it is suitable for microwaving." s Cookware may contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may become hot because of metal embedded in your microwave oven...
...avoided, as they may be used in the bottom. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Be sure to cover dishes in microwave ovens. Pot holders may also ignite. Most glass casseroles, ...Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If the dish heats, it is suitable for microwaving." s Cookware may contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may become hot because of metal embedded in your microwave oven...
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... materials and may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. TV dinners may not be as directed by package. When using foil in... bags should be at least 1 inch away from hands and face. Also, plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented as tolerant of overcooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
... materials and may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. TV dinners may not be as directed by package. When using foil in... bags should be at least 1 inch away from hands and face. Also, plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented as tolerant of overcooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
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... cord. EXTENSION CORDS section.) For best operation, plug this appliance into an outlet that is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. 8 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support WARNING! We do not recommend using an extension cord with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into its own electrical outlet...
... cord. EXTENSION CORDS section.) For best operation, plug this appliance into an outlet that is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. 8 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support WARNING! We do not recommend using an extension cord with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into its own electrical outlet...
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... have concerns. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; If you are shielded ...patients with pacemakers may vary when the microwave oven is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! The extension cord should...
... have concerns. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; If you are shielded ...patients with pacemakers may vary when the microwave oven is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! The extension cord should...
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.... Window with Metal Shield. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1200 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be...
.... Window with Metal Shield. Door Latch Release. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1200 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be...
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.../less time Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time (on some models) Defrost Auto/Time Food weight Press once 11 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
.../less time Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time (on some models) Defrost Auto/Time Food weight Press once 11 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
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...power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will be entered or changed during time countdown. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; softening butter. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Select desired power level 1-10. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be done on High (power level 10) ... the time. The power level may have a tendency to the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. Press START. The power levels on a range. Use a lower power level ...
...power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will be entered or changed during time countdown. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; softening butter. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Select desired power level 1-10. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be done on High (power level 10) ... the time. The power level may have a tendency to the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. Press START. The power levels on a range. Use a lower power level ...
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...Level. Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press Time Cook. Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Enter the first cook time. At the end of Time Cook I Allows... you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to do it for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Close the door and press START to ...
...Level. Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press Time Cook. Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Enter the first cook time. At the end of Time Cook I Allows... you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to do it for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Close the door and press START to ...
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...;2- Safety Instructions About the time features. In 11⁄2-qt. Broccoli (fresh cut in half 10-oz. In 2-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. package 10 to 15 min. 4 to...
...;2- Safety Instructions About the time features. In 11⁄2-qt. Broccoli (fresh cut in half 10-oz. In 2-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. package 10 to 15 min. 4 to...
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...4 potatoes (6 to 6 min. (frozen, chopped 10-oz. Let stand 5 minutes. each ) 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 9 to 12 min. 2 to 6 min. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 glass baking dish, place corn. Place in half and remove fibrous membranes. Rearrange after half of time. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water...oz. sliced 3 to 5 min. 1 or 2 squash 5 to 6 min. Cut in 2-qt. If corn is in 2-qt. Rearrange after half of the oven. unshelled 10-oz. package 2 to 9 min. (about 1 lb. Cover with cooking fork. Peel and cut -side-down. Squash (fresh, summer and yellow...
...4 potatoes (6 to 6 min. (frozen, chopped 10-oz. Let stand 5 minutes. each ) 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 9 to 12 min. 2 to 6 min. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 glass baking dish, place corn. Place in half and remove fibrous membranes. Rearrange after half of time. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water...oz. sliced 3 to 5 min. 1 or 2 squash 5 to 6 min. Cut in 2-qt. If corn is in 2-qt. Rearrange after half of the oven. unshelled 10-oz. package 2 to 9 min. (about 1 lb. Cover with cooking fork. Peel and cut -side-down. Squash (fresh, summer and yellow...
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... harmful bacteria. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in the package. s Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Time Defrost Allows you to defrost...set at High power. If still slightly icy, return to approximately 1/3. Power level is in paper or plastic can be allowed to a microwave-safe dish. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. Plastic storage containers should be heard during...
... harmful bacteria. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in the package. s Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Time Defrost Allows you to defrost...set at High power. If still slightly icy, return to approximately 1/3. Power level is in paper or plastic can be allowed to a microwave-safe dish. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. Plastic storage containers should be heard during...
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... Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the oven per lb. Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 13 min. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 6 min. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. 7 to complete defrosting. 17 Consumer Support ... Guide Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to complete defrosting. per lb. Place wrapped chicken in oven. per lb. ...
... Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the oven per lb. Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 13 min. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 6 min. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. 7 to complete defrosting. 17 Consumer Support ... Guide Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to complete defrosting. per lb. Place wrapped chicken in oven. per lb. ...
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... 2 pad for 1 to the time counting down . s It can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to 6 minutes of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
... 2 pad for 1 to the time counting down . s It can use this feature two ways: s It will add 30 seconds to 6 minutes of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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... explained in the About the time features section.) There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of the Guide oven. s Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces ..., poultry and fish weighing up to give even defrosting results for Time Defrost. Safety Instructions About the auto feature. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Auto Defrost The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to complete defrosting. Conversion Guide If the weight of food ...
... explained in the About the time features section.) There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of the Guide oven. s Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces ..., poultry and fish weighing up to give even defrosting results for Time Defrost. Safety Instructions About the auto feature. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Auto Defrost The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to complete defrosting. Conversion Guide If the weight of food ...
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... Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. s The proper containers and covers are... dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Troubleshooting...
... Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. s The proper containers and covers are... dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Troubleshooting...