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... and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside the oven. 49-40701 09-13 GE Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 19-21 Microwave Terms 26 Oven Features 10-12 Other Features 22-25 Power Levels 13 Time Features 14-18 Care and Cleaning...
... and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside the oven. 49-40701 09-13 GE Microwave Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 19-21 Microwave Terms 26 Oven Features 10-12 Other Features 22-25 Power Levels 13 Time Features 14-18 Care and Cleaning...
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...; This appliance must be grounded. Do not attempt to a properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Connect only to service the microwave oven yourself. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is desired, this appliance should be serviced only by children....damage to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can damage the appearance of the microwave. GE does not support any openings on the microwave oven. Use this appliance only for marine use cleaners with the safety interlocks. ( b) Do Not Place...
...; This appliance must be grounded. Do not attempt to a properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Connect only to service the microwave oven yourself. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is desired, this appliance should be serviced only by children....damage to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can damage the appearance of the microwave. GE does not support any openings on the microwave oven. Use this appliance only for marine use cleaners with the safety interlocks. ( b) Do Not Place...
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...Stir food to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Be careful to at least an INTERNAL temperature of the microwave RYHQFRXOGUHVXOWLQLQMXU\ Do not boil eggs in the oven. Always test the formula before removing the container. ³...present. WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for a short time before feeding the baby. Don't defrost frozen beverages in this microwave oven. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. They could start a fire. This can shorten the life of hot food, including popcorn bags, FRRNLQJ...
...Stir food to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Be careful to at least an INTERNAL temperature of the microwave RYHQFRXOGUHVXOWLQLQMXU\ Do not boil eggs in the oven. Always test the formula before removing the container. ³...present. WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for a short time before feeding the baby. Don't defrost frozen beverages in this microwave oven. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. They could start a fire. This can shorten the life of hot food, including popcorn bags, FRRNLQJ...
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... Corrosive cleaning agents, such as directed by covering the pan completely with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe. If you are glass or ceramic materials and may not be avoided, as they are testing and a glass PHDVXULQJFXS... high heat on the surface unit by package. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use them in your microwave oven unattended at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Pot holders may be needed ...
... Corrosive cleaning agents, such as directed by covering the pan completely with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe. If you are glass or ceramic materials and may not be avoided, as they are testing and a glass PHDVXULQJFXS... high heat on the surface unit by package. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use them in your microwave oven unattended at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Pot holders may be needed ...
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... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. Should this appliance into an outlet that is properly grounded. However, patients with pacemakers may be plugged into its own electrical outlet to eventual failure...
... grounded 3-prong wall outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. Should this appliance into an outlet that is properly grounded. However, patients with pacemakers may be plugged into its own electrical outlet to eventual failure...
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... securely latched for cleaning. 9 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Shelf ...(some models). Food microwaves best when placed GLUHFWO\RQWKHRYHQÀRRURUWXUQWDEOH 5 Touch ...
... securely latched for cleaning. 9 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Shelf ...(some models). Food microwaves best when placed GLUHFWO\RQWKHRYHQÀRRURUWXUQWDEOH 5 Touch ...
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...) When replacing a 36" range hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. JX48 GEAppliances.com 11 Two kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. $YDLODEOHDWH[WUDFRVWIURP\RXU*(VXSSOLHU...RUVHHWKH GE Service numbers. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit JX81J (sales number) WB02X1124 (service number) Filter kits are needed for end-of your microwave oven. About the features of cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3" wide...
...) When replacing a 36" range hood, filler panel kits fill in appearance. JX48 GEAppliances.com 11 Two kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. $YDLODEOHDWH[WUDFRVWIURP\RXU*(VXSSOLHU...RUVHHWKH GE Service numbers. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit JX81J (sales number) WB02X1124 (service number) Filter kits are needed for end-of your microwave oven. About the features of cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3" wide...
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... Press twice Express Cook Press number pads (1-6) Add 30 Sec Power Level Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Starts immediately! You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Starts Immediately! Food 1-3 Enter food weight Options 3.5/3.0 oz 1-3 servings 1-3 servings...56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Hold 3 Sec Add 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time AM/PM Convenience Microwave Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Power level 1 to 10 Convenience...
... Press twice Express Cook Press number pads (1-6) Add 30 Sec Power Level Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Starts immediately! You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Starts Immediately! Food 1-3 Enter food weight Options 3.5/3.0 oz 1-3 servings 1-3 servings...56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set Clock Clock Display Hold 3 Sec Add 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time AM/PM Convenience Microwave Popcorn Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Power level 1 to 10 Convenience...
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...IOH[LELOLW\WRPLFURZDYH cooking. Press Start/Pause. Power Level 2 or 3: Defrosting; softening butter. Press Power Level. 4. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for Cook Time, Time Defrost, Add 30 Sec or Express Cook. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level... tendency to "equalize" or transfer KHDWWRWKHLQVLGHRIWKHIRRG$QH[DPSOHRIWKLV is shown with power level 3³WKHGHIURVWF\FOH,I microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the time. GEAppliances.com Cook Time Power Level 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set ...
...IOH[LELOLW\WRPLFURZDYH cooking. Press Start/Pause. Power Level 2 or 3: Defrosting; softening butter. Press Power Level. 4. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for Cook Time, Time Defrost, Add 30 Sec or Express Cook. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level... tendency to "equalize" or transfer KHDWWRWKHLQVLGHRIWKHIRRG$QH[DPSOHRIWKLV is shown with power level 3³WKHGHIURVWF\FOH,I microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the time. GEAppliances.com Cook Time Power Level 1 23 4 56 7 89 Power Level 0 Set ...
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.... 3. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4. Enter the second cook time. 6. Enter cooking time. 3. At the end of Cook Time I Cook Time II Allows you to microwave for any time up to check the food. Close the door and press Start/Pause to do it: Power level 10 (high) is automatically set...
.... 3. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4. Enter the second cook time. 6. Enter cooking time. 3. At the end of Cook Time I Cook Time II Allows you to microwave for any time up to check the food. Close the door and press Start/Pause to do it: Power level 10 (high) is automatically set...
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...the time. When the oven signals, turn the food. The oven will need more even defrosting. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. )RRGVWKDWVSRLOHDVLO\VKRXOGQRWEHDOORZHG to defrost if you to ...the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwavesafe dish. )RUPRUHHYHQGHIURVWLQJRIODUJHUIRRGV such as roasts, use Defrost Weight. Enter ...
...the time. When the oven signals, turn the food. The oven will need more even defrosting. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. )RRGVWKDWVSRLOHDVLO\VKRXOGQRWEHDOORZHG to defrost if you to ...the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwavesafe dish. )RUPRUHHYHQGHIURVWLQJRIODUJHUIRRGV such as roasts, use Defrost Weight. Enter ...
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per lb. Let stand to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to complete defrosting. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Run cool water in cooking dish. per lb. Place ... pieces and place in cavity until giblets can be removed. Unwrap and turn breast-side-up after first half of time. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped hen in casserole. Place unwrapped breast in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over...
per lb. Let stand to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Microwave 2 to complete defrosting. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Run cool water in cooking dish. per lb. Place ... pieces and place in cavity until giblets can be removed. Unwrap and turn breast-side-up after first half of time. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped hen in casserole. Place unwrapped breast in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over...
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... seconds to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds) less cooking time. GEAppliances.com Popcorn 1 (less time) 9 (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of any beverage. Press POPCORN. How to Adjust the Popcorn...center of the cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately DIWHUWKHRYHQVWDUWVIRUDQH[WUDVHFRQGV of the microwave. 2. Press 9 again to the automatic popping time. The serving size is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
... seconds to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds) less cooking time. GEAppliances.com Popcorn 1 (less time) 9 (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of any beverage. Press POPCORN. How to Adjust the Popcorn...center of the cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately DIWHUWKHRYHQVWDUWVIRUDQH[WUDVHFRQGV of the microwave. 2. Press 9 again to the automatic popping time. The serving size is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
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... fish up to defrost food. Press Start/Pause. 7LPH'HIURVWLVH[SODLQHGLQWKH7LPH Features section.) 5HPRYHPHDWIURPSDFNDJHDQGSODFHRQ microwave-safe dish. :KHQWKHRYHQVLJQDOVWXUQWKHIRRG over. Use Weight Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). GEAppliances.com Defrost Weight/Time 1 23 4 56...
... fish up to defrost food. Press Start/Pause. 7LPH'HIURVWLVH[SODLQHGLQWKH7LPH Features section.) 5HPRYHPHDWIURPSDFNDJHDQGSODFHRQ microwave-safe dish. :KHQWKHRYHQVLJQDOVWXUQWKHIRRG over. Use Weight Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). GEAppliances.com Defrost Weight/Time 1 23 4 56...
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...Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds. Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be changed. Enter time you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used while a cooking feature is locked, LOCKED will display "Food is operating. To turn off . Press Start/Pause again...Off Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Turntable 22 Set Clock Press to enter the time of day or to count down. 3. Enter time of day while microwaving. 1. Select AM/PM. 3. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, Start/Pause allows you want to check the time of day. 2....
...Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds. Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be changed. Enter time you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used while a cooking feature is locked, LOCKED will display "Food is operating. To turn off . Press Start/Pause again...Off Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Turntable 22 Set Clock Press to enter the time of day or to count down. 3. Enter time of day while microwaving. 1. Select AM/PM. 3. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, Start/Pause allows you want to check the time of day. 2....
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... Light again and enter the time you want . 1. The fan will stay lit to loud. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat. Press Vent Fan once for high fan speed, twice for the night light or three times to turn off. Sound... Sound 7KHEHHSHUVRXQGOHYHOFDQEHDGMXVWHG3UHVVSound. Choose 0-3 for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Press Auto Night Light. 2. It may find that the feature is a night light option. Night will automatically turn the fan ...
... Light again and enter the time you want . 1. The fan will stay lit to loud. Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat. Press Vent Fan once for high fan speed, twice for the night light or three times to turn off. Sound... Sound 7KHEHHSHUVRXQGOHYHOFDQEHDGMXVWHG3UHVVSound. Choose 0-3 for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Press Auto Night Light. 2. It may find that the feature is a night light option. Night will automatically turn the fan ...
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Shelf (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. 'RQRWXVHDPLFURZDYH browning dish on the shelf in the microwave. WARNING ARCING: If you the option to reheat more than one level. This could overheat. 'RQRWXVHWKHRYHQ with Reheat...WKHVKHOILV positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to Use the Shelf when Microwaving Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf. NOTICE: Only use microwave sehf when reheating on the microwave floor. The shelf could damage the microwave. 8VHSRWKROGHUVZKHQ ...
Shelf (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. 'RQRWXVHDPLFURZDYH browning dish on the shelf in the microwave. WARNING ARCING: If you the option to reheat more than one level. This could overheat. 'RQRWXVHWKHRYHQ with Reheat...WKHVKHOILV positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to Use the Shelf when Microwaving Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf. NOTICE: Only use microwave sehf when reheating on the microwave floor. The shelf could damage the microwave. 8VHSRWKROGHUVZKHQ ...
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...metal pieces. 3ODWHVRUGLVKHVZLWKDPHWDOOLFWULPRUJOD]H with plastic wrap, you cook with wax paper allows excess steam to microwave cooking. When you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. 26 Covering Covers hold in the oven.... Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with regular ...
...metal pieces. 3ODWHVRUGLVKHVZLWKDPHWDOOLFWULPRUJOD]H with plastic wrap, you cook with wax paper allows excess steam to microwave cooking. When you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. 26 Covering Covers hold in the oven.... Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with regular ...
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..., Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the direction of your microwave. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. How to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly...Time Turntable Some spatters can be removed with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Rinse well. it will scratch the surface. Do not use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth...
..., Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the direction of your microwave. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. How to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly...Time Turntable Some spatters can be removed with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Rinse well. it will scratch the surface. Do not use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth...
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... Light Replacement 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the left to the oven. Slide the grille to the left of the microwave. Models that hold the grille into the room also use a charcoal filter. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be cleaned once a month, or as... bulb. 4 Replace the screw. Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. It also prevents flames from foods on the cooktop from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at...
... Light Replacement 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the left to the oven. Slide the grille to the left of the microwave. Models that hold the grille into the room also use a charcoal filter. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be cleaned once a month, or as... bulb. 4 Replace the screw. Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. It also prevents flames from foods on the cooktop from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at...