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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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..., personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged...
..., personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged...
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.... If the power cord is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to heat, dry...Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use over electric and gas ranges. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Connect only to properly grounded outlet...
.... If the power cord is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to heat, dry...Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use over electric and gas ranges. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Connect only to properly grounded outlet...
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... materials are able to keep the oven door closed jars-are placed inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. If materials inside the oven while cooking. - Such use the Sensor Features twice in injury. for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with a ...ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in succession on the same food portion. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in...
... materials are able to keep the oven door closed jars-are placed inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. If materials inside the oven while cooking. - Such use the Sensor Features twice in injury. for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with a ...ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in succession on the same food portion. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in...
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...unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. 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. •...the oven and could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Arcing is caused by: ...
...unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. 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. •...the oven and could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Arcing is caused by: ...
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...carbonated beverages). The container may feel cooler than the milk really is thoroughly cooked. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - Make sure all infant food is . Always test the...pouches and boxes. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to...
...carbonated beverages). The container may feel cooler than the milk really is thoroughly cooked. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - Make sure all infant food is . Always test the...pouches and boxes. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to...
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... Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. If they form a tight seal. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can contain metal flecks which... of metal embedded in injury. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is microwave-safe, use the microwave to test for a microwave-safe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the ...
... Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. If they form a tight seal. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can contain metal flecks which... of metal embedded in injury. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is microwave-safe, use the microwave to test for a microwave-safe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the ...
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... outlet to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. WARNING Improper use an extension cord with this appliance. IMPORTANT ... If the power cord is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. This appliance must be grounded. Even ...
... outlet to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. WARNING Improper use an extension cord with this appliance. IMPORTANT ... If the power cord is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. This appliance must be grounded. Even ...
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...flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). However, patients with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler ...panel kits fill in the additional width to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal...
...flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). However, patients with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler ...panel kits fill in the additional width to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal...
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...in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf ...). Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4...
...in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf ...). Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4...
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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! 11 Power level 1-10. Starts immediately!
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! 11 Power level 1-10. Starts immediately!
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Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Starts immediately! GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately!
Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Starts immediately! GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately!
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... Keeping food warm without cooking; Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will cook faster but food may also be compared to microwave cooking. Some foods may be done on a range. Here are some examples of the food. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as ...Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10). softening butter. 13 delicate sauces. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat...
... Keeping food warm without cooking; Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will cook faster but food may also be compared to microwave cooking. Some foods may be done on a range. Here are some examples of the food. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as ...Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10). softening butter. 13 delicate sauces. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat...
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... do it for any time up to check the food. Select a power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may...
... do it for any time up to check the food. Select a power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may...
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... during defrosting. At this for more even defrosting of time you may be defrosted and microwaved. Tightly closed packages should be at High power. 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...
... during defrosting. At this for more even defrosting of time you may be defrosted and microwaved. Tightly closed packages should be at High power. 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...
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.... 5 to complete defrosting. Place unopened package in the cavity until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Let stand to 7 min. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. per lb. Turn over after defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in oven. When finished, separate pieces and...
.... 5 to complete defrosting. Place unopened package in the cavity until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Let stand to 7 min. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. per lb. Turn over after defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in oven. When finished, separate pieces and...
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The oven starts immediately. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN.
The oven starts immediately. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN.
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There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times ...
There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times ...
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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, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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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... 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 to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to bring up the display. To redisplay the.... The oven will be displayed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds 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 the display can be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25
... 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 to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to bring up the display. To redisplay the.... The oven will be displayed. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds 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 the display can be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25