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... You can find them on a label when the door is open. 49-40751 01-15 GE Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-6 Operating Instructions Oven Features 7 Controls 8 Time Features 9 Defrost Features 10, 11 Convenience Features 12, 13 Microwave Terms 13 Power Levels 14 Other Features 15, 16 Replacing the Light Bulb 18 Exhaust...
... You can find them on a label when the door is open. 49-40751 01-15 GE Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-6 Operating Instructions Oven Features 7 Controls 8 Time Features 9 Defrost Features 10, 11 Convenience Features 12, 13 Microwave Terms 13 Power Levels 14 Other Features 15, 16 Replacing the Light Bulb 18 Exhaust...
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...or plug, if it is damaged, it must be followed, including the following : WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for storage purposes. Do not use . - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Read all instructions before ...is damaged. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it has been damaged or dropped. n This microwave oven is designed for installation over ranges no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals...
...or plug, if it is damaged, it must be followed, including the following : WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for storage purposes. Do not use . - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Read all instructions before ...is damaged. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it has been damaged or dropped. n This microwave oven is designed for installation over ranges no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals...
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... anything directly on the appliance. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Do not store any openings on top of electic shock. n This microwave is not approved or tested for sparks in water. Such use of the oven. n It is caused by children. Arcing is not intended...whole eggs and sealed containers- n Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used by : n Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could result in use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Do not store this appliance over edge of electric shock. n Do not use ....
... anything directly on the appliance. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Do not store any openings on top of electic shock. n This microwave is not approved or tested for sparks in water. Such use of the oven. n It is caused by children. Arcing is not intended...whole eggs and sealed containers- n Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used by : n Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could result in use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Do not store this appliance over edge of electric shock. n Do not use ....
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... WATER Liquids, such as pasta) may tend to escape during cooking. They could start a fire. FOODS n Do not pop popcorn in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for more rapidly than the formula really is. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Do not... CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. n Foods cooked in a microwave oven. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Be careful to clean the inside for use straight-sided containers with no food inside ...
... WATER Liquids, such as pasta) may tend to escape during cooking. They could start a fire. FOODS n Do not pop popcorn in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for more rapidly than the formula really is. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Do not... CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. n Foods cooked in a microwave oven. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Be careful to clean the inside for use straight-sided containers with no food inside ...
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...If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for proper use your microwave oven is labeled "suitable for microwaving. When microwaved, the metal can escape. n Do not use . Pot holders may soften or char if subjected to dry newspapers. SAVE...INSTRUCTIONS 5 n If you are glass or ceramic materials and may be as tolerant of overcooking. n Not all cookware used . GEAppliances.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in place. n Do not use in order to test for use recycled paper products. Be sure to...
...If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for proper use your microwave oven is labeled "suitable for microwaving. When microwaved, the metal can escape. n Do not use . Pot holders may soften or char if subjected to dry newspapers. SAVE...INSTRUCTIONS 5 n If you are glass or ceramic materials and may be as tolerant of overcooking. n Not all cookware used . GEAppliances.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in place. n Do not use in order to test for use recycled paper products. Be sure to...
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... understood, or if doubt exists as lye-based oven cleaners, may wish to whether the appliance is in a risk of the microwave often. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 n Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as to consult their...preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). However, patients with this appliance. Do not use high heat on the microwave or the fan filters. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are shielded from interference from the power cord....
... understood, or if doubt exists as lye-based oven cleaners, may wish to whether the appliance is in a risk of the microwave often. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 n Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as to consult their...preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). However, patients with this appliance. Do not use high heat on the microwave or the fan filters. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are shielded from interference from the power cord....
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.... Removable Turntable Support. Window with Metal Shield. Removable Turntable. GEAppliances.com Features of your model. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. 7 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your oven. Do... not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in the oven. Control Panel. About the features of the Oven Door Handle.
.... Removable Turntable Support. Window with Metal Shield. Removable Turntable. GEAppliances.com Features of your model. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. 7 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your oven. Do... not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in the oven. Control Panel. About the features of the Oven Door Handle.
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... Beverage Potato Enter Starts immediately! For installation between cabinets only; Each kit contains two 3" wide filler panels. Cooking Controls You can microwave by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. not for ordering by time or with the convenience features. Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cook...
... Beverage Potato Enter Starts immediately! For installation between cabinets only; Each kit contains two 3" wide filler panels. Cooking Controls You can microwave by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. not for ordering by time or with the convenience features. Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cook...
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... cooking. Start Pause Add 30 Sec Add 30 Sec This will add 30 seconds to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. About the time and auto microwave features. Cook Time II Lets you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Press Power Level and enter 1-10. Set a desired power level 1-10.)...1-6 only. Each touch will start immediately when pressed. 9 You may change power levels automatically during Cook Time to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The microwave oven will add 30 seconds, up to check the food. Add 30 Sec can be used like an express 30 seconds button. GEAppliances.com Cook...
... cooking. Start Pause Add 30 Sec Add 30 Sec This will add 30 seconds to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. About the time and auto microwave features. Cook Time II Lets you don't want full power. (Press Power Level. Press Power Level and enter 1-10. Set a desired power level 1-10.)...1-6 only. Each touch will start immediately when pressed. 9 You may change power levels automatically during Cook Time to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The microwave oven will add 30 seconds, up to check the food. Add 30 Sec can be used like an express 30 seconds button. GEAppliances.com Cook...
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... food has partially defrosted. Defrosting Tips n Foods frozen in minutes and seconds. 3 Press Start/Pause. Closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in the display. Cooking will start when the countdown begins in all areas. The oven will start when the ... it stand a few minutes. 10 n When defrosted, food should be heard during defrosting. Defrosting Tips n Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. n When the oven signals, turn the food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for a selected length of foil. Remove defrosted meat...
... food has partially defrosted. Defrosting Tips n Foods frozen in minutes and seconds. 3 Press Start/Pause. Closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in the display. Cooking will start when the countdown begins in all areas. The oven will start when the ... it stand a few minutes. 10 n When defrosted, food should be heard during defrosting. Defrosting Tips n Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. n When the oven signals, turn the food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for a selected length of foil. Remove defrosted meat...
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...min. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. After second half of per lb. Let stand to complete defrosting. 14 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to 20 min. Turn over after defrosting. 2 to 5 min. GEAppliances.com Defrosting Guide FOOD Bread, Cakes Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) Sweet ... chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up . Let stand 5 minutes after first half of time, separate pieces and place in microwave-safe dish breast-side down. About the defrost features. Rearrange after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete ...
...min. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. After second half of per lb. Let stand to complete defrosting. 14 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to 20 min. Turn over after defrosting. 2 to 5 min. GEAppliances.com Defrosting Guide FOOD Bread, Cakes Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) Sweet ... chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up . Let stand 5 minutes after first half of time, separate pieces and place in microwave-safe dish breast-side down. About the defrost features. Rearrange after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete ...
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Light 0 PowEerxpress Level CooCkSlo1ectkPPcrrheeosssosstVoheeenthcnReeethcfoFoerararteancbptuistztezolaenc. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 2.0 to heat various Popcorn BevOefrfage Paoutasaetmoounts o3f 0liqSuiedcs measured in temperature. NOTE: Do not use ... initial 30 seconds. CSlo3ectkCProeosksiVnSgetawnrttil/lPFsataaunrstew. Some areas of food may have wide variations in ounces: Place Lock Controls the liquid into the microwave oven. n Foods that must be extremely hot. Press once for a plate of leftovers. 8 9Place the cSuuprofaf lciqeuid or covered ...
Light 0 PowEerxpress Level CooCkSlo1ectkPPcrrheeosssosstVoheeenthcnReeethcfoFoerararteancbptuistztezolaenc. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 2.0 to heat various Popcorn BevOefrfage Paoutasaetmoounts o3f 0liqSuiedcs measured in temperature. NOTE: Do not use ... initial 30 seconds. CSlo3ectkCProeosksiVnSgetawnrttil/lPFsataaunrstew. Some areas of food may have wide variations in ounces: Place Lock Controls the liquid into the microwave oven. n Foods that must be extremely hot. Press once for a plate of leftovers. 8 9Place the cSuuprofaf lciqeuid or covered ...
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...such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to choose the correct selection. n foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. StartShielding AddIn a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : ...CSl oectk Ve nt Fann metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on the same food portion-it may result in microwave cooking. Note that is especially important in severely overcooked or burnt food. 5 6MicrTouwrntaabvlee terms. 8 9Term Surface LighDt efinition 0 Muteld...
...such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to choose the correct selection. n foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. StartShielding AddIn a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : ...CSl oectk Ve nt Fann metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on the same food portion-it may result in microwave cooking. Note that is especially important in severely overcooked or burnt food. 5 6MicrTouwrntaabvlee terms. 8 9Term Surface LighDt efinition 0 Muteld...
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... need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10 (100%): Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm;...done on High (Power Level 10) which gives you have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of meat and poultry; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before or during many cooking modes by using the number pads. 5 After you 100%...
... need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10 (100%): Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm;...done on High (Power Level 10) which gives you have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of meat and poultry; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before or during many cooking modes by using the number pads. 5 After you 100%...
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... is Hold 3 Sec on the display".. Press and hold Cancel/Off for 3 seconds to switch the clock between 12-hour and 24-hour scales. (The microwave should not be used by default. 1 Expr2ess CPooop3kcorn TBimeveerrage Potato On/Off 4 1 5 2 Re6hCe3aotnvTeunrWniDeTteOaineignmbfh/crOtle/eoefTfrsimCteookinCTgiomoek 7 4 A8bo5uPtotp9Ehcxo6perrneosSstuLhTCBirugefoerahvnorctetkerafabegleeatuProetsat.o 7 8 9 Power 0 1 2 3 Level Power Mute- 0 LevelHold 3 Sec 4 5 6 Mute- When the...
... is Hold 3 Sec on the display".. Press and hold Cancel/Off for 3 seconds to switch the clock between 12-hour and 24-hour scales. (The microwave should not be used by default. 1 Expr2ess CPooop3kcorn TBimeveerrage Potato On/Off 4 1 5 2 Re6hCe3aotnvTeunrWniDeTteOaineignmbfh/crOtle/eoefTfrsimCteookinCTgiomoek 7 4 A8bo5uPtotp9Ehcxo6perrneosSstuLhTCBirugefoerahvnorctetkerafabegleeatuProetsat.o 7 8 9 Power 0 1 2 3 Level Power Mute- 0 LevelHold 3 Sec 4 5 6 Mute- When the...
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... show either open the oven door or press Cancel/Off. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat. Insert Food Reminder AcorCoekmaininngdcceyerclwleilwl sithhoowSuttopanlarthctiengdisfopoladyinifsAtihddeeduthseermtriicersowtoasvtearotvtehne withinO5ffminutes prioPratuossetarting the3c0ooSkeincg cycle. Fault beep signals cannot be...Weight/Time Cook Time If the display shows the time for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec 16 Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you would like...
... show either open the oven door or press Cancel/Off. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat. Insert Food Reminder AcorCoekmaininngdcceyerclwleilwl sithhoowSuttopanlarthctiengdisfopoladyinifsAtihddeeduthseermtriicersowtoasvtearotvtehne withinO5ffminutes prioPratuossetarting the3c0ooSkeincg cycle. Fault beep signals cannot be...Weight/Time Cook Time If the display shows the time for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec 16 Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you would like...
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... "S" is stainless steel, "L" is off the grease and dust on the panel-they can be broken if dropped. Care and cleaning of your microwave. The turntable and support can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with a paper towel; How to keep the ...where the door seals against using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave oven. Door Seal It's important to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Be sure the power is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Use only mild, non-...
... "S" is stainless steel, "L" is off the grease and dust on the panel-they can be broken if dropped. Care and cleaning of your microwave. The turntable and support can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with a paper towel; How to keep the ...where the door seals against using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave oven. Door Seal It's important to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Be sure the power is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Use only mild, non-...
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..., depending on the inside of the top opening. See Optional Kits, page 8, for more information. To remove the top grille: • open the microwave door • remove 2 screws from the top • s lide the grille to the left and forward to remove You may need to open the... and into the grooves on usage). To Install the Charcoal Filter To install a new charcoal filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. About the exhaust feature. WB02X10943 from the new filter. It must be cleaned. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after...
..., depending on the inside of the top opening. See Optional Kits, page 8, for more information. To remove the top grille: • open the microwave door • remove 2 screws from the top • s lide the grille to the left and forward to remove You may need to open the... and into the grooves on usage). To Install the Charcoal Filter To install a new charcoal filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. About the exhaust feature. WB02X10943 from the new filter. It must be cleaned. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after...
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.... Cook Time. LOCKED appears The control has been locked. • Press and hold Cancel/Off for about 3 seconds on to protect the microwave if it senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below the oven floor. You hear an unusual low-tone beep You have tried to...and the power level when it produces may make the oven floor get warm. on display to unlock the control. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it . • Press Cancel/Off. after pressing pressing Cook Time. Cooking time not entered after • Make sure you ...
.... Cook Time. LOCKED appears The control has been locked. • Press and hold Cancel/Off for about 3 seconds on to protect the microwave if it senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below the oven floor. You hear an unusual low-tone beep You have tried to...and the power level when it produces may make the oven floor get warm. on display to unlock the control. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it . • Press Cancel/Off. after pressing pressing Cook Time. Cooking time not entered after • Make sure you ...
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...this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which are on the oven door and walls while cooking. n Move the microwave oven away from around door or outer case. The manufacturer is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a ...the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to the interference caused by tuning the equipment off . However, there is no guarantee that microwave oven and receiver are designed to correct the interference by one or more of the following: n Reorient the receiving antenna of the...
...this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which are on the oven door and walls while cooking. n Move the microwave oven away from around door or outer case. The manufacturer is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a ...the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to the interference caused by tuning the equipment off . However, there is no guarantee that microwave oven and receiver are designed to correct the interference by one or more of the following: n Reorient the receiving antenna of the...