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... 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 on a label inside the oven. GEAppliances...
... 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 on a label inside the oven. GEAppliances...
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... be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Available at once. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed...
... be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Available at once. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed...
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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. Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10.
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. Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10.
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Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.
Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.
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Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Crumble meat into dish. Place potatoes on a plate, ...or turntable. Drain and stir at signal. Cover each serving. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to 16 oz. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide ...
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Crumble meat into dish. Place potatoes on a plate, ...or turntable. Drain and stir at signal. Cover each serving. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to 16 oz. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide ...
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.... 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 wide mouth mug-do not cover. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap... oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are ...
.... 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 wide mouth mug-do not cover. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap... oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are ...
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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 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.
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... of day may be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. Display On...press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. 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 displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Press and hold 0 for slow to start...
... of day may be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. Display On...press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. 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 displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 Press and hold 0 for slow to start...
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NOTE: The REM indicator will no longer be displayed by pressing REMINDER. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. .... 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder feature can be used at any...
NOTE: The REM indicator will no longer be displayed by pressing REMINDER. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. .... 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder feature can be used at any...
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...LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the surface light on or off. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on or off. For best cooking results..., leave the turntable on. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for about 3 seconds. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed ...
...LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the surface light on or off. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on or off. For best cooking results..., leave the turntable on. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for about 3 seconds. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed ...
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...Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off if the Vent Fan pad is... fan is still operating after the microwave goes off. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off while the microwave is operating. 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate...
...Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off if the Vent Fan pad is... fan is still operating after the microwave goes off. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off while the microwave is operating. 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate...
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... • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Other Features Your... Model May Have Shelf (some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, ...
... • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Other Features Your... Model May Have Shelf (some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, ...
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...Steel finishes. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the panel-they can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use a solution of the model number. If you have. Refer to the eighth digit of warm water and detergent. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products ... or soft cloth. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Rinse well. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Wipe the window clean with ammonia or alcohol, as they can also scratch the control...
...Steel finishes. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the panel-they can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use a solution of the model number. If you have. Refer to the eighth digit of warm water and detergent. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products ... or soft cloth. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Rinse well. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Wipe the window clean with ammonia or alcohol, as they can also scratch the control...
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It also prevents flames from foods on the left side of the microwave. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it down and out. Don't use a charcoal filter....of the opening. The grease filter should be used . Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. For this reason, the filter ...Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. Pull up and to the right to the side using the tab. Models that recirculate air back into place.
It also prevents flames from foods on the left side of the microwave. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it down and out. Don't use a charcoal filter....of the opening. The grease filter should be used . Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. For this reason, the filter ...Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. Pull up and to the right to the side using the tab. Models that recirculate air back into place.
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... specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • ... bulbs. • Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by accident, fire, floods or acts of charge, all labor and related service costs to a defect in materials or...
... specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • ... bulbs. • Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by accident, fire, floods or acts of charge, all labor and related service costs to a defect in materials or...
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...the gap 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 used to be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet ...template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be 30″ or More ...
...the gap 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 used to be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet ...template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be 30″ or More ...
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Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP... Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B.
Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP... Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B.