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... 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...
... 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...
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...Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is not intended for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. See Grounding Instructions section on... and gas ranges. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this manual. This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Connect only to heat, dry or cook food, and is UL listed for laboratory...
...Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is not intended for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. See Grounding Instructions section on... and gas ranges. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this manual. This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Connect only to heat, dry or cook food, and is UL listed for laboratory...
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...and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. If the door is... containers before placing them in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven cavity: - If food is opened, the fire may spread. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING •...
...and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. If the door is... containers before placing them in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven cavity: - If food is opened, the fire may spread. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING •...
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...the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Pressure will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. Such use of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ...metal pieces being used in the microwave. Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in a microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such ...
...the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Pressure will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. Such use of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ...metal pieces being used in the microwave. Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in a microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such ...
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...can cause the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from ...not use straightsided containers with the lid off. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including.... To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns.
...can cause the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from ...not use straightsided containers with the lid off. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including.... To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns.
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...be used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for microwaving. When microwaved, the metal can be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in... microwave ovens. Pot holders may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use recycled paper products. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring ...
...be used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for microwaving. When microwaved, the metal can be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in... microwave ovens. Pot holders may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use recycled paper products. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring ...
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... agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. In longer exposures to consult their physicians if they have concerns. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL...
... agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. In longer exposures to consult their physicians if they have concerns. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL...
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Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to provide a ...Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is too short, have it is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Available at extra cost from the power cord. WARNING Improper use an adapter plug with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet...
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to provide a ...Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is too short, have it is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Available at extra cost from the power cord. WARNING Improper use an adapter plug with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet...
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.... 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Turntable and support must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Screen allows cooking to be...
.... 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Turntable and support must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Screen allows cooking to be...
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Starts immediately! 11 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! Power level 1-10. Amount of cooking time.
Starts immediately! 11 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! Power level 1-10. Amount of cooking time.
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... and less tender cuts of the food. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Here are some ... 3 Defrosting without overcooking; softening butter. 13 An example of this is the fastest way to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on a range. High.... Each power level gives you 100% power. A lower setting will be done on the microwave oven can be compared to...
... and less tender cuts of the food. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Here are some ... 3 Defrosting without overcooking; softening butter. 13 An example of this is the fastest way to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on a range. High.... Each power level gives you 100% power. A lower setting will be done on the microwave oven can be compared to...
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NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on...the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad ...until it turns off. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed....
NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on...the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad ...until it turns off. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed....
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...choose to use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the panel-they can damage the appearance of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage it. Rinse and then dry. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to keep the area clean ...or products containing chlorine on the bottom often. Refer to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on Stainless Steel ...
...choose to use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the panel-they can damage the appearance of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage it. Rinse and then dry. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to keep the area clean ...or products containing chlorine on the bottom often. Refer to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on Stainless Steel ...
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... warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is normal. "LOC" appears on . • The vent fan cannot be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Wait for the microwave to turn it back in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Vent fan will not... either go off automatically or you will not start A fuse in . Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off while the microwave is on display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds...
... warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is normal. "LOC" appears on . • The vent fan cannot be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Wait for the microwave to turn it back in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Vent fan will not... either go off automatically or you will not start A fuse in . Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off while the microwave is on display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds...
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...contact your appliance need service, during normal working hours. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by our authorized Customer that fails due to a defect in your state, consult your local or state consumer ... be responsible for a particular purpose, are in materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of God. • Incidental ...
...contact your appliance need service, during normal working hours. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by our authorized Customer that fails due to a defect in your state, consult your local or state consumer ... be responsible for a particular purpose, are in materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of God. • Incidental ...
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... leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. •...
... leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. •...
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...19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 20, 21 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22 Installing the Charcoal Filter 22 Before You Use Your Microwave 23 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the ...Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Check for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back...
...19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 20, 21 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22 Installing the Charcoal Filter 22 Before You Use Your Microwave 23 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the ...Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Check for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back...
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... is properly grounded. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave oven) or property damage, you will need two people to install this kilowatt rating. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. This product must ...with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this microwave oven. 3 CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight ...
... is properly grounded. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave oven) or property damage, you will need two people to install this kilowatt rating. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. This product must ...with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this microwave oven. 3 CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight ...
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... between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to the Top of the... Needs to be used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions ...
... between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to the Top of the... Needs to be used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions ...
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REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, ...edges of the studs. Screws Mounting Plate 1 Find the studs, using one of the oven. 2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from ...and for mounting. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton Styrofoam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. You may discard these screws. 8 Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE...
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, ...edges of the studs. Screws Mounting Plate 1 Find the studs, using one of the oven. 2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from ...and for mounting. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton Styrofoam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. You may discard these screws. 8 Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE...