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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 shock, or to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the ...prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to the:...
...electric shock, or to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the ...prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to the:...
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...in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. Do not use . This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not...or dropped. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a...
...in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. Do not use . This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not...or dropped. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a...
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... appliance outdoors. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of fire in the oven. - Do not use . - for storage purposes. If the door is... under cooked after the first countdown, use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a ...
... appliance outdoors. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of fire in the oven. - Do not use . - for storage purposes. If the door is... under cooked after the first countdown, use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a ...
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... shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in the microwave. DO NOT store the oven shelf in this microwave oven. Only use of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will... magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Such use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, ...
... shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in the microwave. DO NOT store the oven shelf in this microwave oven. Only use of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will... magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Such use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, ...
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...heating it. - This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature... SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands...
...heating it. - This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature... SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands...
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If the dish heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Some cookware is suitable for microwaving. How to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be at high. If the dish... COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (...
If the dish heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Some cookware is suitable for microwaving. How to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be at high. If the dish... COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used to cover dishes in order to dry newspapers. • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (...
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... containers. 3 Do not permit children to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the ... plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Take care to use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter. When using foil in strict compliance with ...
... containers. 3 Do not permit children to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the ... plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Take care to use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter. When using foil in strict compliance with ...
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... appliance. Do not use of -cabinet installation. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. For best operation, plug this appliance. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING Improper use an extension cord with this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. The plug must be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock.
... appliance. Do not use of -cabinet installation. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. For best operation, plug this appliance. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING Improper use an extension cord with this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. The plug must be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock.
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... at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. Located on the turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be removed for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be...
... at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. Located on the turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be removed for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be...
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Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 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.
Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 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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Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before 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! 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 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!
Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before 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! 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 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!
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... to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on High (power level 10). Power level 3 is used. High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of meat. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Power level 7 is the fastest way to boil over . Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking.... Variable power levels add flexibility to Change the Power Level The power level may also be done 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 POWER LEVEL. 4 Select ...
... to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on High (power level 10). Power level 3 is used. High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of meat. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Power level 7 is the fastest way to boil over . Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking.... Variable power levels add flexibility to Change the Power Level The power level may also be done 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 POWER LEVEL. 4 Select ...
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... minutes. 17 However, they will need more frequent attention than one half of time you select. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in... not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time 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 ...
... minutes. 17 However, they will need more frequent attention than one half of time you select. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in... not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time 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 ...
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... the cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Run cool water in refrigerator to 16 min. Finish defrosting. Place block in oven. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Let stand to 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast:.... Use power level 1. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Turn over after half the time. Place unwrapped breast in...
... the cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Run cool water in refrigerator to 16 min. Finish defrosting. Place block in oven. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Let stand to 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast:.... Use power level 1. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Turn over after half the time. Place unwrapped breast in...
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...(see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for adding water. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with lid or ...oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with fork. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power...
...(see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for adding water. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with lid or ...oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with fork. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power...
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... operating and automatically turn the fan off. If the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes 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. 2 Press the... the Vent Fan pad a third time to set the fan to turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating. 28 When the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay...
... operating and automatically turn the fan off. If the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes 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. 2 Press the... the Vent Fan pad a third time to set the fan to turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating. 28 When the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay...
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Some paper towels can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry ... Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you choose to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Use a solution of the model number. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe...
Some paper towels can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry ... Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you choose to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Use a solution of the model number. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe...
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Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it produces may be turned off while the microwave is operating. Vent fan will not turn it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off. 36 oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. "LOC" appears on . • The ... fuse or reset circuit breaker. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. Wait for the microwave to unlock the control. may make the oven floor get warm. • This is normal. If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What...
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it produces may be turned off while the microwave is operating. Vent fan will not turn it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off. 36 oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. "LOC" appears on . • The ... fuse or reset circuit breaker. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. Wait for the microwave to unlock the control. may make the oven floor get warm. • This is normal. If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What...
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... materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is needed to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Should your state's Attorney...
... materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is needed to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Should your state's Attorney...