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...Avoid Possible Exposure to 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...
...Avoid Possible Exposure to 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...
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... door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do... Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followd to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, ...
... door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to accumulate on sealing surfaces. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do... Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followd to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, ...
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...only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is specifically designed to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent... appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the...
...only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is specifically designed to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent... appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the...
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... and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - for storage purposes. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY...
... and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - for storage purposes. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY...
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...giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. 5 Pressure will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded... yolk and will build up inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, ...
...giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. 5 Pressure will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded... yolk and will build up inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, ...
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... it. - This can cause the container to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 6 •...stand in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. Be careful to be boiling. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing ...
... it. - This can cause the container to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 6 •...stand in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. Be careful to be boiling. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing ...
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...containers tightly covered with 1 cup of metal embedded in the bottom. MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the...are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Some cookware is microwave-safe, use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products...
...containers tightly covered with 1 cup of metal embedded in the bottom. MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the...are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Some cookware is microwave-safe, use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products...
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... spillovers that may not be used carefully. Take care to short periods 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 the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not...• In the event of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT...
... spillovers that may not be used carefully. Take care to short periods 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 the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not...• In the event of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT...
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... short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of -cabinet installation. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock. If the power cord is your... GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional ...
... short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of -cabinet installation. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock. If the power cord is your... GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional ...
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... when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches... model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to be securely...
... when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches... model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to be securely...
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Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 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.
Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 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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Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately! GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door. Quick Start HELP (on the inside front of the oven when you begin, check the guide located on some models) Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips.
Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately! GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door. Quick Start HELP (on the inside front of the oven when you begin, check the guide located on some models) Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips.
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... time. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of uses for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; High (power level... of meat and poultry; An example of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be changed ...
... time. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of uses for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; High (power level... of meat and poultry; An example of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be changed ...
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... Cook I Allows you may open the door during cooking. Here's how to check the food. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want...
... Cook I Allows you may open the door during cooking. Here's how to check the food. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want...
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...oven is in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 17 Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be cool but you select. However, they... eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be allowed to defrost for the length of foil. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ...
...oven is in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 17 Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be cool but you select. However, they... eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be allowed to defrost for the length of foil. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are ...
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...time. per lb. 15 to 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to 16 min. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Microwave just until franks can be removed. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Place unwrapped meat in dish. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in dish... until giblets can be separated. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over after half the time. Let stand 1-2 hours in casserole. Place block in refrigerator to 9 min...
...time. per lb. 15 to 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to 16 min. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Microwave just until franks can be removed. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Place unwrapped meat in dish. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in dish... until giblets can be separated. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over after half the time. Let stand 1-2 hours in casserole. Place block in refrigerator to 9 min...
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... an extra 20 seconds. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. On some models, press 9 again to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is ...less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of popcorn you use the metal...
... an extra 20 seconds. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. On some models, press 9 again to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is ...less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of popcorn you use the metal...
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... Defrost is a handy guide located on the inside front of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN.
... Defrost is a handy guide located on the inside front of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN.
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Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models) The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24
Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models) The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24
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... pad about three seconds. Press and hold 0 for slow to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to fast.... Delay Start Delay Start allows you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of day may be displayed.
... pad about three seconds. Press and hold 0 for slow to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to fast.... Delay Start Delay Start allows you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of day may be displayed.