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... 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. ge.com MFL31918501 49...
... 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. ge.com MFL31918501 49...
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..., 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 this oven with the safety interlocks. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner... residue to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to operate this...
..., 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 this oven with the safety interlocks. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner... residue to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to operate this...
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...marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for its intended use as described in this manual. If the power cord ...authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over...
...marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for its intended use as described in this manual. If the power cord ...authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over...
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...handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in the oven. - Rinse well. • This appliance must only be heated in this appliance outdoors. Do not use of fire in succession on... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this microwave oven. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use the Sensor Features twice in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not use ...
...handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in the oven. - Rinse well. • This appliance must only be heated in this appliance outdoors. Do not use of fire in succession on... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this microwave oven. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use the Sensor Features twice in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not use ...
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...or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside 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 It increases ...8226; The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and could start a fire. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to burst, ...
...or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside 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 It increases ...8226; The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to the oven and could start a fire. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause damage to burst, ...
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...liquid both before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Stir food to be boiling. Even if the container is ...• Avoid heating baby food in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...
...liquid both before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Stir food to be boiling. Even if the container is ...• Avoid heating baby food in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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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...• If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to cover dishes in microwave ovens. • Do not use in microwave ovens. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is ...; "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for proper use. • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used for use recycled paper products. When...
...• If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to cover dishes in microwave ovens. • Do not use in microwave ovens. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is ...; "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for proper use. • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used for use recycled paper products. When...
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.... This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)... prong from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Do not use an extension cord with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware...
.... This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)... prong from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Do not use an extension cord with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware...
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... high heat on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White...• Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside of the microwave often. not for end-of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only...
... high heat on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White...• Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside of the microwave often. not for end-of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only...
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... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate...
... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate...
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Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 Power level 1-10. 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! Starts immediately! 11 Power level 1-10. 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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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! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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.
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! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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.
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...as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of meat. simmering; A lower setting will cook faster but food may also be compared to the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to ..."equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. delicate sauces. baking casseroles and reheating. The power levels on a range. ...
...as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of meat. simmering; A lower setting will cook faster but food may also be compared to the surface units on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to ..."equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. delicate sauces. baking casseroles and reheating. The power levels on a range. ...
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... least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be cool but you may change this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to sit out...over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. At one hour after entering the time. You may be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Power level 7 ...
... least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be cool but you may change this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to sit out...over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. At one hour after entering the time. You may be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Power level 7 ...
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Place block in oven. Turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over and break up after half the time. Place unopened ...package in casserole. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastside-up (21⁄...
Place block in oven. Turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over and break up after half the time. Place unopened ...package in casserole. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastside-up (21⁄...
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Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . 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. The oven starts immediately. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn . 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. The oven starts immediately. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
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When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is still operating after the microwave goes off, press... the Vent Fan pad until it turns off. When the microwave is operating. 28 If the vent fan is off, you may operate the ...
When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is still operating after the microwave goes off, press... the Vent Fan pad until it turns off. When the microwave is operating. 28 If the vent fan is off, you may operate the ...
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...a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Use a solution of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. If you have. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces. "S" ...amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the bottom often. Door Seal It's important to the eighth digit of the microwave oven. Control Panel Wipe with ammonia or alcohol, as they can also scratch the control panel. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on ...
...a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Use a solution of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. If you have. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces. "S" ...amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the bottom often. Door Seal It's important to the eighth digit of the microwave oven. Control Panel Wipe with ammonia or alcohol, as they can also scratch the control panel. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on ...
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... "PLEASE INSERT PROBE" appears on display "SENSOR ERROR" appears on the into the oven wall outlet. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in maximum amount of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is normal. Door not securely closed. •... into wall outlet. "LOC" appears on , the heat it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off while the microwave is operating. This is located below the oven floor. The probe is on display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about...
... "PLEASE INSERT PROBE" appears on display "SENSOR ERROR" appears on the into the oven wall outlet. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in maximum amount of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is normal. Door not securely closed. •... into wall outlet. "LOC" appears on , the heat it off by pressing the Vent Fan pad after the microwave is off while the microwave is operating. This is located below the oven floor. The probe is on display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about...
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will provide, free of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. What Is Not Covered • Service trips to product caused by a GE Authorized...rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. • Damage to your dealer or installer. If the product is located in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. Please have an installation problem, contact your home to teach you how to replace the defective part. ...
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will provide, free of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. What Is Not Covered • Service trips to product caused by a GE Authorized...rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. • Damage to your dealer or installer. If the product is located in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. Please have an installation problem, contact your home to teach you how to replace the defective part. ...
