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...33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24 Time Features .... . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Warranty 43 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website...
...33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24 Time Features .... . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Warranty 43 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website...
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... oven if it is damaged. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be grounded. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to.... It is not approved or tested for marine use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. ■ This microwave oven is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible...
... oven if it is damaged. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be grounded. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to.... It is not approved or tested for marine use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. ■ This microwave oven is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible...
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... time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance over a sink. ■ To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. ■ As with any openings on the same food portion.... This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is undercooked after the...
... time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance over a sink. ■ To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. ■ As with any openings on the same food portion.... This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is undercooked after the...
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...should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in injury. ■ Operating the microwave with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole... eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to escape during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Pressure will build up ...
...should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in injury. ■ Operating the microwave with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole... eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to escape during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Pressure will build up ...
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.... Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Do not overheat the liquid. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in narrow-necked bottles... hands and face. ■ Do not overcook potatoes. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Stir food to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. ■ Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. -
.... Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Do not overheat the liquid. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in narrow-necked bottles... hands and face. ■ Do not overcook potatoes. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Stir food to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. ■ Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. -
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... or ignite. Pot holders may be avoided, as they may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." Be sure to the dish. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have a ...■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can burn the floor of heat transferred from the heated food. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. ■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for...
... or ignite. Pot holders may be avoided, as they may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." Be sure to the dish. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have a ...■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can burn the floor of heat transferred from the heated food. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. ■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for...
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..." cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as are not, plastic could ignite. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be at least 1″ away from hands and face. ■ Use foil only as directed in ...this manual. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not...
..." cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as are not, plastic could ignite. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be at least 1″ away from hands and face. ■ Use foil only as directed in ...this manual. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not...
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... short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of circuit breaker. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. If the power cord is properly grounded. NOTICE - If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet...
... short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of circuit breaker. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. If the power cord is properly grounded. NOTICE - If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet...
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...Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on surface units only when necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Do not allow grease to... prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the microwave or the fan filter. ■ In the event of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating....
...Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on surface units only when necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Do not allow grease to... prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the microwave or the fan filter. ■ In the event of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating....
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...JX81H When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 Each kit contains two 3″-...JX52BL - JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside.
...JX81H When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 Each kit contains two 3″-...JX52BL - JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside.
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... Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Grease Filter. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. Window with Metal Shield. Shelf. Touch Control Panel Display. Removable Turntable. NOTE: ...The vent door swings open the door. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The door must be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. GEAppliances.com ...
... Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Grease Filter. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. Window with Metal Shield. Shelf. Touch Control Panel Display. Removable Turntable. NOTE: ...The vent door swings open the door. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The door must be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. GEAppliances.com ...
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... once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Enter Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Option more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time...
... once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Enter Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Option more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time...
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...Tips Consumer Support 13 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. The power level may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food. High (power level 10) or full power is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Power ...level 3 is used. Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press ...
...Tips Consumer Support 13 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. The power level may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food. High (power level 10) or full power is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Power ...level 3 is used. Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press ...
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... COOK to check the food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to resume cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the...
... COOK to check the food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to resume cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the...
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... time you may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 power level 10 cuts the total time to sit out for suggested times. Defrosting Tips ■...AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to defrost for more even defrosting of harmful bacteria. ■ For more flexibility. However, they will need ...
... time you may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 power level 10 cuts the total time to sit out for suggested times. Defrosting Tips ■...AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to defrost for more even defrosting of harmful bacteria. ■ For more flexibility. However, they will need ...
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... finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in oven. Turn over . Finish defrosting. Place block in dish. per lb. 5 to 7 min. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Let stand to 13 min. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or ... veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in casserole. Shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in the oven breast-side-up...
... finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in oven. Turn over . Finish defrosting. Place block in dish. per lb. 5 to 7 min. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Let stand to 13 min. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or ... veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in casserole. Shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in the oven breast-side-up...
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... portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Do not use Time Cook for additional... succession on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
... portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Do not use Time Cook for additional... succession on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
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...After pressing POPCORN, press 9 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). Press 1 again to 3.5 ounces. How to...1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn feature. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to 3.5 oz) bag of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Popcorn How to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). Safety Instructions Operating ...
...After pressing POPCORN, press 9 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). Press 1 again to 3.5 ounces. How to...1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn feature. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to 3.5 oz) bag of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Popcorn How to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). Safety Instructions Operating ...
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... cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model...
... cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model...
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To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support