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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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Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property ... anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. It...
Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property ... anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. It...
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... 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 UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Do not use . ...cord is damaged, it must be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with ...
... 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 UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Do not use . ...cord is damaged, it must be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with ...
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... similar locations. • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for storage purposes. Do not overcook food. for examination, repair or adjustment...
... similar locations. • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for storage purposes. Do not overcook food. for examination, repair or adjustment...
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... or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. See operating instructions for sparks in the microwave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage... Foil not molded to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. Arcing is the microwave term for oven shelf. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the...
... or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. See operating instructions for sparks in the microwave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage... Foil not molded to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. Arcing is the microwave term for oven shelf. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the...
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... can build up. Be careful when opening any containers of 180°F. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible ... cooked. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. 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...
... can build up. Be careful when opening any containers of 180°F. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible ... cooked. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. 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...
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... containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Some cookware is suitable for use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in the bottom. How to retain moisture and prevent spattering. If the dish remains cool...8226; If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of heat transferred from hands and face. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may be needed to vent plastic wrap so steam ...
... containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Some cookware is suitable for use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in the bottom. How to retain moisture and prevent spattering. If the dish remains cool...8226; If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of heat transferred from hands and face. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may be needed to vent plastic wrap so steam ...
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... plastics only and use them in use. • Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use plastic cookware without ... a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave or the fan filter. Take care to short periods of overcooking conditions as are shielded from interference from the sides of the...
... plastics only and use them in use. • Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use plastic cookware without ... a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave or the fan filter. Take care to short periods of overcooking conditions as are shielded from interference from the sides of the...
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... power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. JX81J- not for end-of electric shock... When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of -cabinet...
... power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. JX81J- not for end-of electric shock... When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of -cabinet...
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... Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Located on the turntable. The turntable may...
... Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Located on the turntable. The turntable may...
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Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 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.
Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 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.
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Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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! 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.
Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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! 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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... stirring or rotating of meat. Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will cook faster but food may be compared to microwave cooking. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the lower settings is used. Here are some... setting will cook more evenly and need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the food. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to cook and gives you...
... stirring or rotating of meat. Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will cook faster but food may be compared to microwave cooking. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the lower settings is used. Here are some... setting will cook more evenly and need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the food. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to cook and gives you...
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... don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for more flexibility.
... don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for more flexibility.
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..., but softened in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to sit out for more than usual. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ... before cooking. • When defrosted, food should be defrosted in about half; If the food is in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of selected defrosting time...
..., but softened in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to sit out for more than usual. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ... before cooking. • When defrosted, food should be defrosted in about half; If the food is in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of selected defrosting time...
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...Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after half the time. per lb. 5 to 7 min. Place block in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until franks can be removed. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over after half the time. Turn over . Place unwrapped breast ...in dish breastside-down. per lb. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Place unwrapped meat in dish. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Run cool water in dish. After half the time, turn over and break ...
...Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after half the time. per lb. 5 to 7 min. Place block in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until franks can be removed. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over after half the time. Turn over . Place unwrapped breast ...in dish breastside-down. per lb. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Place unwrapped meat in dish. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Run cool water in dish. After half the time, turn over and break ...
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...COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and ...power levels for adding water. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use oblong, ...
...COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and ...power levels for adding water. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use oblong, ...
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... some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). 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 cooking. 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. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press...
... some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). 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 cooking. 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. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press...
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... oven. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over.
... oven. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over.
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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.
