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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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... to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Place... minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to operate this oven with the safety interlocks.
... to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Place... minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to operate this oven with the safety interlocks.
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...to properly grounded outlet. If the power cord is not approved or tested for use . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances,...safety precautions should be installed over ranges no wider than 36″. It may be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. ...
...to properly grounded outlet. If the power cord is not approved or tested for use . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances,...safety precautions should be installed over ranges no wider than 36″. It may be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. ...
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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 in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. Do not overcook food. If materials inside the...
... 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 in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contact nearest authorized service facility for storage purposes. Do not overcook food. If materials inside the...
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... or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 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. See operating instructions for example, ...popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should not be heated in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be...
... or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 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. See operating instructions for example, ...popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should not be heated in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be...
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... • Hot foods and steam can build up. Even if the container is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could ... • Do not overcook potatoes. Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir food to be boiling. 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 ...
... • Hot foods and steam can build up. Even if the container is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could ... • Do not overcook potatoes. Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir food to be boiling. 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 ...
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..., plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. If they form a tight seal. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 When microwaved, the metal can be used . Be sure to test for use in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. How to vent plastic ...wrap so steam can be used to cover dishes in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam...
..., plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. If they form a tight seal. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 When microwaved, the metal can be used . Be sure to test for use in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. How to vent plastic ...wrap so steam can be used to cover dishes in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam...
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... overcooking conditions 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 the microwave or the fan filter. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use them in use plastic ... up on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with pacemakers may not be used carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. When using foil in this manual. Corrosive cleaning agents...
... overcooking conditions 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 the microwave or the fan filter. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use them in use plastic ... up on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with pacemakers may not be used carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. When using foil in this manual. Corrosive cleaning agents...
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This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal ...
This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal ...
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....) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be removed for... the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal ...
....) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be removed for... the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal ...
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Starts immediately! 11 Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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 Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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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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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... will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Here are some examples of meat and poultry; ... the inside was defrosted. Some foods may have a tendency to microwave cooking. baking casseroles and reheating. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the lower settings is shown with power level ...
... will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Here are some examples of meat and poultry; ... the inside was defrosted. Some foods may have a tendency to microwave cooking. baking casseroles and reheating. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the lower settings is shown with power level ...
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.... Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. 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...
.... Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. 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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...a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 17 At this for more flexibility. 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 are completely defrosted before cooking. • When defrosted, food should be defrosted and microwaved. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. A ...
...a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 17 At this for more flexibility. 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 are completely defrosted before cooking. • When defrosted, food should be defrosted and microwaved. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. A ...
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...complete defrosting. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1-2 hours in refrigerator to 13 min. per lb. 5 to 2 (10-oz. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Turn meat over after half the time. Place wrapped chicken in oven. When finished, separate pieces and... microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the oven breastside-up after half the time and shield...
...complete defrosting. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1-2 hours in refrigerator to 13 min. per lb. 5 to 2 (10-oz. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Turn meat over after half the time. Place wrapped chicken in oven. When finished, separate pieces and... microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the oven breastside-up after half the time and shield...
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...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...a paper towel. Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to prepare pizza for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Follow package instructions to a layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with vented plastic wrap....
...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...a paper towel. Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to prepare pizza for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Follow package instructions to a layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with vented plastic wrap....
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... serving size. 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. Press number pad 2 or 3. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven ... with wide mouth mug-do not cover. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. On some models, press START. 4 Press...
... serving size. 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. Press number pad 2 or 3. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven ... with wide mouth mug-do not cover. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. On some models, press START. 4 Press...
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Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 At each TURN signal, turn the food over. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 ...
Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 At each TURN signal, turn the food over. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 ...
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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