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... 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...
... 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...
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...since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ...POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING...
...since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ...POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING...
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... has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for installation over electric and gas ranges. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in...with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use and is UL listed for its intended use . 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved or tested for laboratory or industrial use as described in this...
... has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for installation over electric and gas ranges. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in...with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use and is UL listed for its intended use . 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved or tested for laboratory or industrial use as described in this...
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... locations. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section...
... locations. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section...
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..., sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. 5 Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in... a microwave oven. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in this microwave oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly...
..., sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. 5 Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in... a microwave oven. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in this microwave oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly...
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...container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. To reduce the... risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Cooking to persons: - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling.
...container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. To reduce the... risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Cooking to persons: - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling.
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...test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in microwave ovens. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may be used. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can be needed ... be avoided, as directed by package. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can contain metal flecks which may become hot because of the oven or ignite a...
...test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in microwave ovens. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may be used. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can be needed ... be avoided, as directed by package. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can contain metal flecks which may become hot because of the oven or ignite a...
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...filter. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Take care to short periods of overcooking. Corrosive cleaning agents, such... Do not allow grease to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on surface units only when necessary. 8 Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may soften or char if...
...filter. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Take care to short periods of overcooking. Corrosive cleaning agents, such... Do not allow grease to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on surface units only when necessary. 8 Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may soften or char if...
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Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier. For installation between cabinets only; Available at extra cost from the power cord. not for the electric current. JX81A-Recirculating Charcoal ...electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to the...
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier. For installation between cabinets only; Available at extra cost from the power cord. not for the electric current. JX81A-Recirculating Charcoal ...electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to the...
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...door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at once. 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. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). Pull to be removed for...
...door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 9 1 23 4 56 8 7 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at once. 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. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 9 Shelf (on some models). Pull to be removed for...
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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. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10.
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. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10.
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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. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 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.
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. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 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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...this is used. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may have a tendency to boil over . An example of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; softening butter. 13 .... Some foods may need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes...
...this is used. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may have a tendency to boil over . An example of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; softening butter. 13 .... Some foods may need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of meat. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes...
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... don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Close the door and...
... don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Close the door and...
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... for the length of larger foods, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return 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 Auto Defrost. •...
... for the length of larger foods, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return 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 Auto Defrost. •...
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... in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 2 (10-oz. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. If necessary, run cold water in ... Finish defrosting. per lb. Shield warm areas with foil. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time and ...
... in oven. Place unopened package in casserole. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 2 (10-oz. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. If necessary, run cold water in ... Finish defrosting. per lb. Shield warm areas with foil. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time and ...
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...cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to the automatic popping time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an ... you are cooking. 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 1 again to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). 20 Place the package ...
...cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to the automatic popping time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an ... you are cooking. 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 1 again to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). 20 Place the package ...
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.... There 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. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results...
.... There 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. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results...
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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. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Press HELP, then select a feature pad. 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.
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. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Press HELP, then select a feature pad. 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.
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... DELAY START. 2 Enter the time 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 by pressing CLOCK. 25 Display On/Off... To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display.
... DELAY START. 2 Enter the time 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 by pressing CLOCK. 25 Display On/Off... To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up the display.
