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... Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31 If Something Goes Wrong 36 Before You Call For Service 36 GE Service Numbers 38 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers...
... Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31 If Something Goes Wrong 36 Before You Call For Service 36 GE Service Numbers 38 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers...
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...be followed to minimize the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-...qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door...
...be followed to minimize the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-...qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door...
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... or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance. If the power cord ... food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on page 2. ...
... or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance. If the power cord ... food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on page 2. ...
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... from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in this microwave oven. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. Such use... oven when not in succession on the same food portion. If materials inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Do not use . - Do not use of fire in the oven. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not overcook food. Use only mild, non-...
... from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in this microwave oven. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. Such use... oven when not in succession on the same food portion. If materials inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Do not use . - Do not use of fire in the oven. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not overcook food. Use only mild, non-...
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... accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for use in microwave ovens. • Do not boil eggs in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and ...could start a fire. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no...
... accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for use in microwave ovens. • Do not boil eggs in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and ...could start a fire. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no...
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... can cause the container to stand in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to... • Avoid heating baby food in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in ...
... can cause the container to stand in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to... • Avoid heating baby food in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in ...
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...in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Pot holders may also ignite... trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the ...
...in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Pot holders may also ignite... trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the ...
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...exists as to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the ... and obligation to whether the appliance is properly installed and grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as directed in a risk of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to...
...exists as to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the ... and obligation to whether the appliance is properly installed and grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as directed in a risk of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to...
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...; range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to the outside. not for end-of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care... to provide a custom built-in use high heat on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may wish to build up on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of -cabinet installation. Do not allow grease to consult...
...; range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to the outside. not for end-of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care... to provide a custom built-in use high heat on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may wish to build up on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of -cabinet installation. Do not allow grease to consult...
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... Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Located on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for...
... Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Located on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for...
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Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC Enter Amount of defrosting time. Starts immediately! 11
Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC Enter Amount of defrosting time. Starts immediately! 11
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GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately! Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately!
GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately! Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately!
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...defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. A lower setting will be compared to boil over . If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Medium 5 Slow...; Here are some examples of the time. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to microwave cooking. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Operating Instructions Changing...
...defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. A lower setting will be compared to boil over . If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Medium 5 Slow...; Here are some examples of the time. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to microwave cooking. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Operating Instructions Changing...
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You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want ...
You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want ...
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... this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ...normal when the oven is in the package. Power level 3 is automatically set, but softened in about half; You may be defrosted and microwaved. Plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. At one hour after entering the time. If the food...
... this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ...normal when the oven is in the package. Power level 3 is automatically set, but softened in about half; You may be defrosted and microwaved. Plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. At one hour after entering the time. If the food...
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...time. Turn over after half the time. Finish defrosting. per lb. 5 to finish defrosting. Place block in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Shield warm areas with foil. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: ...areas with foil. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Use power level 1. Turn over . When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run...
...time. Turn over after half the time. Finish defrosting. per lb. 5 to finish defrosting. Place block in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Shield warm areas with foil. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: ...areas with foil. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Use power level 1. Turn over . When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run...
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The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
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.../Time feature gives you two ways to six pounds. Use Time Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right...
.../Time feature gives you two ways to six pounds. Use Time Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right...
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24
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... day may be displayed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The Delay Start time will... automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have...
... day may be displayed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The Delay Start time will... automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have...
