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...Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 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...
...Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 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...
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It is no damage to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open ... in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of life. Do Not Place any object between the...
It is no damage to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open ... in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of life. Do Not Place any object between the...
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...a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use as described in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for ... gas ranges. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is not intended for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive...
...a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use as described in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for ... gas ranges. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is not intended for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive...
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... and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use . - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - Contact nearest authorized service facility for example...
... and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use . - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - Contact nearest authorized service facility for example...
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Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape... during cooking. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 See operating instructions for sparks in the microwave. FOODS • 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. It ...
Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape... during cooking. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 See operating instructions for sparks in the microwave. FOODS • 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. It ...
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... jars, even with narrow necks. - Make sure all infant food is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). 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 ...
... jars, even with narrow necks. - Make sure all infant food is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). 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 ...
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...casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of metal embedded in injury. Some cookware is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is labeled "suitable for proper use. ...they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use in your microwave oven is suitable for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the bottom....
...casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of metal embedded in injury. Some cookware is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is labeled "suitable for proper use. ...they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use in your microwave oven is suitable for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the bottom....
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...Corrosive cleaning agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is operating. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are glass or ceramic materials and may wish • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions ... allow grease to consult their physicians if they have concerns. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave or the fan filter. In longer exposures to use . • Clean the underside of a grease fire on ...
...Corrosive cleaning agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is operating. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are glass or ceramic materials and may wish • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions ... allow grease to consult their physicians if they have concerns. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave or the fan filter. In longer exposures to use . • Clean the underside of a grease fire on ...
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... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use an adapter plug with this appliance. If the power cord is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. This appliance must be vented to have it is too... in appearance. For installation between cabinets only; Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into its own electrical outlet to provide a custom built-in the additional width to prevent flickering of lights...
... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use an adapter plug with this appliance. If the power cord is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. This appliance must be vented to have it is too... in appearance. For installation between cabinets only; Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into its own electrical outlet to provide a custom built-in the additional width to prevent flickering of lights...
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... foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your...
... foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your...
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Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 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! Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 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.
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GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Starts immediately!
GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Starts immediately!
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... or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of the time. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the... power levels add flexibility to boil over . baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 13 The power level may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Some foods may ...
... or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of the time. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the... power levels add flexibility to boil over . baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 13 The power level may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Some foods may ...
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... cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to microwave for more flexibility. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter...
... cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to microwave for more flexibility. Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter...
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.... At this for more even defrosting. Tightly closed packages should be cool but you select. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats... the total time to approximately 1/3. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. At one hour after entering the time.
.... At this for more even defrosting. Tightly closed packages should be cool but you select. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats... the total time to approximately 1/3. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. At one hour after entering the time.
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... half the time, turn over after half the time. Shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet...
... half the time, turn over after half the time. Shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet...
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... pad during cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use oblong, square or round dish. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with a paper towel. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the.... Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2...
... pad during cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use oblong, square or round dish. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with a paper towel. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the.... Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2...
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... Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked foods..... Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using...
... Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked foods..... Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using...
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....) The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to six pounds. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food 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...
....) The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to six pounds. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food 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