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... 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 here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
... 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 here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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... 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use over electric and gas ranges. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if...
... 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use over electric and gas ranges. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if...
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... authorized service facility for example, in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of fire in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. •...
... authorized service facility for example, in operation. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of fire in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. •...
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... problem. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe...
... problem. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe...
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...; Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - This can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil...
...; Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - This can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil...
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... needed to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. • Cookware may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can be used...
... needed to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. • Cookware may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can be used...
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...; Use foil only as directed in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at least 1″ away from the sides of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in strict compliance with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter.
...; Use foil only as directed in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at least 1″ away from the sides of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in strict compliance with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter.
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.... Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of -cabinet installation. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use of the grounding plug can result in appearance. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. not for the electric current...
.... Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of -cabinet installation. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use of the grounding plug can result in appearance. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. not for the electric current...
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... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. The door must be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to open the door. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle...
... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. The door must be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to open the door. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle...
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... foods may have a tendency to boil over . Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. A lower setting will cook faster but food may need less stirring or rotating of the food...
... foods may have a tendency to boil over . Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. A lower setting will cook faster but food may need less stirring or rotating of the food...
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... oven. If corn is in half and remove fibrous (about 1 lb. sliced and yellow) 5 to 4 min. Turn cut -side- per ear Rearrange after 4 minutes. 16 In 1-qt. In 1-qt. Place in sweet or white) center of time. In 2-qt. package 5 to 7 min. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook...
... oven. If corn is in half and remove fibrous (about 1 lb. sliced and yellow) 5 to 4 min. Turn cut -side- per ear Rearrange after 4 minutes. 16 In 1-qt. In 1-qt. Place in sweet or white) center of time. In 2-qt. package 5 to 7 min. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook...
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... 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 not be defrosted in about half; See the Defrosting Guide for more even defrosting. Power level 3 is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged...
... 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 not be defrosted in about half; See the Defrosting Guide for more even defrosting. Power level 3 is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged...
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... roasts should stand for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to six pounds. Use Time Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the...
... roasts should stand for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to six pounds. Use Time Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the...
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Beeper Volume (On some models) The beeper sound level can be turned off . When the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on you may also: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed. 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for mute to turn off after the microwave goes off...
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Beeper Volume (On some models) The beeper sound level can be turned off . When the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on you may also: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed. 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for mute to turn off after the microwave goes off...
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... shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Covers hold in microwave cooking. After covering a dish with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. In a regular oven, you use small...
... shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Covers hold in microwave cooking. After covering a dish with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. In a regular oven, you use small...
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... the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by gently turning. 4 Replace the screw. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place. 3 Next, remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing. 4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned...
... the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by gently turning. 4 Replace the screw. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place. 3 Next, remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing. 4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned...
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Order Part No. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at an angle on hood usage). Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven and remove it. WB2X9883 from the new filter. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. Replace the grille and 2 screws. 35...
Order Part No. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at an angle on hood usage). Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven and remove it. WB2X9883 from the new filter. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. Replace the grille and 2 screws. 35...
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... warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is on the into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. the oven wall outlet. The probe is normal. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it produces may be detected. Vent fan will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. When the light is located below the oven floor. Steam was opened before steam...
... warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is on the into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. the oven wall outlet. The probe is normal. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it produces may be detected. Vent fan will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. When the light is located below the oven floor. Steam was opened before steam...
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... oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it be noticed while using the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as possible or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. 37 Before You Call For Service Things That Are Normal • Moisture on the oven door and walls...
... oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it be noticed while using the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as possible or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. 37 Before You Call For Service Things That Are Normal • Moisture on the oven door and walls...
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... purpose or used for other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. • Failure of original purchase date is abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from state to one -year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for a particular purpose, are limited to state. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales...
... purpose or used for other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. • Failure of original purchase date is abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from state to one -year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for a particular purpose, are limited to state. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales...
