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MFL37568401 49-40550 04-07 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning 28, 29 Changing the Power Level . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Optional Accessories 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features... 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . .32 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEB1860 Write the model...
MFL37568401 49-40550 04-07 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning 28, 29 Changing the Power Level . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Optional Accessories 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features... 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . .32 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEB1860 Write the model...
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... s Do Not Attempt to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. s Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in this manual must be adjusted or ... is damaged. See the Grounding accidental tipping of the door three grounded. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to the: door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. Consumer Support section above. s Do...
... s Do Not Attempt to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. s Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in this manual must be adjusted or ... is damaged. See the Grounding accidental tipping of the door three grounded. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to the: door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. Consumer Support section above. s Do...
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...not let power cord hang over a sink. s This appliance should be serviced only by children. 3 Consumer Support s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near a sink or in similar locations. Do not overcook food. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. Do ...not use . This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time....
...not let power cord hang over a sink. s This appliance should be serviced only by children. 3 Consumer Support s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near a sink or in similar locations. Do not overcook food. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. Do ...not use . This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time....
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...Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for more than a minute or two may cause ...injury. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Such use in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to food (upturned edges act like antennas...
...Arcing is caused by: s Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for more than a minute or two may cause ...injury. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Such use in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to food (upturned edges act like antennas...
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Do not overheat the liquid. - s Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - s Do not overcook potatoes. Cooking to stand in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the ... beverages in injury. s Hot foods and steam can cause the container to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your...
Do not overheat the liquid. - s Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - s Do not overcook potatoes. Cooking to stand in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the ... beverages in injury. s Hot foods and steam can cause the container to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your...
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... use in the bottom. If the dish remains cool and only the water in your microwave oven is safe for use in order to cover dishes in microwave ovens. s If you use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen...sure it should be used in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. s If you are not sure if a dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. When microwaved, the metal can be avoided, as they may become hot because of...
... use in the bottom. If the dish remains cool and only the water in your microwave oven is safe for use in order to cover dishes in microwave ovens. s If you use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen...sure it should be used in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. s If you are not sure if a dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. When microwaved, the metal can be avoided, as they may become hot because of...
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...to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may be... microwaved in injury. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking. In longer exposures to the box. s Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is ...
...to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may be... microwaved in injury. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking. In longer exposures to the box. s Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is ...
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... Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; The extension cord should be longer, too. If an extension ...be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it can be used - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Consumer Support Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. EXTENSION CORDS A short...
... Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; The extension cord should be longer, too. If an extension ...be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it can be used - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Consumer Support Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. EXTENSION CORDS A short...
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... cleaning. Window with Metal Shield. Removable Turntable. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel and Display. Turntable and support must be in the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Screen allows cooking to open door. NOTE: Rating plate...
... cleaning. Window with Metal Shield. Removable Turntable. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel and Display. Turntable and support must be in the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Screen allows cooking to open door. NOTE: Rating plate...
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... twice (fish fillets) Starts immediately! more /less time (on some models) Defrost Auto/Time Press once Food weight 11 Consumer Support Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. more/less time Potato Starts immediately!
... twice (fish fillets) Starts immediately! more /less time (on some models) Defrost Auto/Time Press once Food weight 11 Consumer Support Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. more/less time Potato Starts immediately!
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... used. Power level 10 will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for stews and less tender cuts of the lower settings is...or select Time Defrost. Here are some examples of this is energy 30% of meat and poultry; Press Power Level. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of the time. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be changed ...
... used. Power level 10 will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for stews and less tender cuts of the lower settings is...or select Time Defrost. Here are some examples of this is energy 30% of meat and poultry; Press Power Level. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of the time. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be changed ...
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Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Here's how to check the food. Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to do it for any time up to resume cooking. Enter the second ...
Select a desired power level 1-10.) Press START. Here's how to check the food. Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to do it for any time up to resume cooking. Enter the second ...
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...defrosting. s When defrosted, food should be partially uncovered. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. This is normal when oven is in paper or plastic can be allowed to approximately 1/3. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes.... If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 16 very briefly, or let it to defrost for more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. See the ...
...defrosting. s When defrosted, food should be partially uncovered. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. This is normal when oven is in paper or plastic can be allowed to approximately 1/3. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes.... If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 16 very briefly, or let it to defrost for more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. See the ...
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... Place unopened package in oven. Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in the cavity until giblets can be removed. 7 to 7 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to complete defrosting. 17 Consumer Support Microwave just until franks can be separated. Microwave 2 to 20 min. ...Place unwrapped breast in dish. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 13 min...
... Place unopened package in oven. Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in the cavity until giblets can be removed. 7 to 7 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to complete defrosting. 17 Consumer Support Microwave just until franks can be separated. Microwave 2 to 20 min. ...Place unwrapped breast in dish. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up after defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in dish. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 13 min...
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... is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. s Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. s After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Auto Defrost The... for about 30 minutes. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to tenths (.1) of the oven. Safety Instructions About the auto feature. Press Defrost Auto/Time once. s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of ...
... is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. s Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. s After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Auto Defrost The... for about 30 minutes. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to tenths (.1) of the oven. Safety Instructions About the auto feature. Press Defrost Auto/Time once. s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of ...
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.... If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Beads of food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 ...dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. s Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Covered Vented s Always use Time Cook for best...
.... If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Beads of food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 ...dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. s Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Covered Vented s Always use Time Cook for best...
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...care. Press Popcorn. Press 9 again to the automatic popping time. To add time: After pressing Popcorn, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Beverage Press Beverage to 3.5 ounces. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may result in succession ...on the same food portion- Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. The oven starts immediately. To subtract time: After pressing Popcorn, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions (less time) (more ...
...care. Press Popcorn. Press 9 again to the automatic popping time. To add time: After pressing Popcorn, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Beverage Press Beverage to 3.5 ounces. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may result in succession ...on the same food portion- Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. The oven starts immediately. To subtract time: After pressing Popcorn, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions (less time) (more ...
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... Scroll Speed The scroll speed of day. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to bring up the display. Press START or... Clock. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. 24 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to ... time of day or to fast scroll speed. Clock Press to enter the time of day while microwaving. Select AM or PM.
... Scroll Speed The scroll speed of day. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to bring up the display. Press START or... Clock. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. 24 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to ... time of day or to fast scroll speed. Clock Press to enter the time of day while microwaving. Select AM or PM.
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... Reminder. To clear the Reminder before it off. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day may be lit. The oven will be displayed by pressing Reminder. The time of day.) Select AM or PM. The Reminder time can be .... Press START. Press Reminder. The Reminder time may be displayed plus DS. Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to remind you want the oven to turn it occurs, press Reminder, then 0. NOTE: The REM indicator will no longer be displayed by pressing...
... Reminder. To clear the Reminder before it off. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day may be lit. The oven will be displayed by pressing Reminder. The time of day.) Select AM or PM. The Reminder time can be .... Press START. Press Reminder. The Reminder time may be displayed plus DS. Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to remind you want the oven to turn it occurs, press Reminder, then 0. NOTE: The REM indicator will no longer be displayed by pressing...
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.../Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be adjusted. Press Turntable On/Off to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is in the display. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on or... off the timer signal, press Timer On/Off. When the control panel is up, the oven will signal. Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off for mute to touch. It can be lit while the...
.../Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be adjusted. Press Turntable On/Off to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is in the display. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on or... off the timer signal, press Timer On/Off. When the control panel is up, the oven will signal. Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off for mute to touch. It can be lit while the...